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Barrientes Vela’s former clerk says constable was ‘rattled’ by 2019 visit from Texas Ranger
SAN ANTONIO – A former Precinct 2 clerk who provided critical information to law enforcement about…
Rockport’s tourism thriving five years after Hurricane Harvey despite even more obstacles
ROCKPORT – – Hurricane Harvey destroyed towns and upended lives along the Texas coast five years…
Rebuilding Rockport-Fulton schools after Harvey restored community’s faith in each other
ROCKPORT, Texas – For the Rockport-Fulton community, each new school year is especially meaningful as it…
Providers ready to help out of state after Texas ‘trigger law’ goes into effect two months after fall of Roe v. Wade
SAN ANTONIO – Texas’ “trigger” law takes effect Thursday, two months after the U.S. Supreme Court…
Should you buy college tuition, dorm insurance?
SAN ANTONIO – Amy Miller has two daughters headed off to college, which means double tuition,…
Man gets 2 life sentences for firing 25 rounds at state troopers with AR-15 rifle
SAN ANTONIO – A judge on Wednesday sentenced a San Antonio man to a pair of…
San Antonio man found guilty in deadly shooting over rental tires
SAN ANTONIO – A jury took about two hours Thursday to find a San Antonio man…
Pearl to open 1100 Springs Plaza by October
SAN ANTONIO – Formerly a parking lot, Pearl’s 1100 Springs Plaza will offer a space for…
Who’s behind controversial California billboards warning against moving to Texas?
Controversial billboards are popping up in California that seem to be using the Robb Elementary school…
San Antonio ranks 12th most-affordable area for college student renters, study says
SAN ANTONIO – A new study by home-amenity company Porch ranked the San Antonio-New Braunfels area…
Crime Stoppers seeks clues about man shot, killed while sitting in his parked car
SAN ANTONIO – Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help in solving a fatal shooting…
Native freshwater mussels are being reintroduced to San Antonio River
SAN ANTONIO – A team at the San Antonio River Authority is working on a project…
Free dog and cat adoptions will take place on National Dog Day at San Antonio Pets Alive!
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Pets Alive! is celebrating National Dog Day with free adoptions for…
San Antonio Rodeo wins ACM’s Rodeo of the Year award
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo was named Rodeo of the Year…
Celebrate National Dog Day with KSAT News Now
SAN ANTONIO – We are paw-sitive you will love Friday’s edition of KSAT News Now with…
San Antonio ISD awarded $25,000 to grow esports programs
SAN ANTONIO – Esports is expanding in San Antonio ISD and soon more students will have…
Man arrested in suspected road rage shooting death thanks to video, Crime Stoppers tip
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police have arrested a man in a suspected road rage murder…
Medical examiner identifies man hit, killed by train on South Side
SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a man hit and killed…
Man stabbed during altercation at downtown intersection, suspect on the run, police say
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are searching for a suspect after a man was stabbed…
South Side daycare once again serving community after devastating fire
SAN ANTONIO – As San Antonio firefighters rushed into his burning building earlier this year, all…
New security, dispatch system has San Antonio ISD police feeling prepared for new school year
SAN ANTONIO – As students return to the classroom, the priority is to keep them safe.…
Educators who survived school shootings help districts deal with aftermath
San Antonio – A group of school leaders who have experienced school shootings on their campuses…
Robb families honor their loved ones as district police chief Pete Arredondo is fired
UVALDE, Texas – Uvalde CISD police chief Pete Arredondo has been fired on the three-month anniversary…
Proposed SA budget includes pay raises up to 20% as city tries to match market rates
San Antonio – As the city tries to fill vacant positions, its proposed budget for FY…
Student loan forgiveness helpful, but it doesn’t address high college costs, San Antonio students say
SAN ANTONIO – President Joe Biden announced a plan to relieve student debt Wednesday afternoon, saying…
Tense testimony exchange during trial of man accused of deadly shooting in 2020
SAN ANTONIO – Testimony continued Wednesday morning in the trial of a man accused of killing…
Preeclampsia almost doubled for women who had COVID-19 while pregnant, new study shows
SAN ANTONIO – Maria Montoya and Oscar Ferreiro are already so in love with their new…
Witness says Barrientes Vela and ‘her entourage’ intimidated him at county park
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man who rented pavilions at Rodriguez Park for decades of…
BGC Scores and Schedules: Week 1, High School Football in San Antonio, South Texas, Hill Country
Below you will find the schedule of games and live scores for week one of the…
Meet the newest reporter at KSAT, Camelia Juarez
You’ve most likely seen journalist Camelia Juarez on-air and have read her articles on KSAT.com already.…
Meet the new meteorologist at KSAT, Mia Montgomery
A new face is coming to KSAT 12. Meteorologist Mia Montgomery will be joining the incredible…
New surveillance video shows suspect in shooting of Bexar County Democratic Party headquarters
SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office released a new video showing a suspect shooting…
Alamo Heights football players suspended for 2 games, 1 student taken to ER following alleged hazing incident, sources say
ALAMO HEIGHTS, Texas – An unspecified number of Alamo Heights varsity football players have been suspended…
These San Antonio companies made Forbes’ list of best employers in Texas this year
SAN ANTONIO – Forbes’ has once again released its findings for best employers in each state,…
City of San Antonio, UNESCO to host 7th Annual World Heritage Festival
SAN ANTONIO – The City of San Antonio World Heritage Office announced the upcoming seventh annual…
SAPD officer fired for repeatedly punching handcuffed pregnant woman wins back her job
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio police officer fired in 2019 after department footage showed her…
Vulgar t-shirts, posters raise questions after Cleveland Browns preseason game
Both the t-shirts and posters seem to reference the controversy surrounding Deshaun Watson.
The San Antonio Strangler: South Texas Crime Stories
SAN ANTONIO – Find more true-crime podcasts on the South Texas Crime Stories page He ripped…
‘She was very caring. She wanted to be a vet’: Family of Annabell Rodriguez,10, reflects on her life
Editor’s note: This article is part of a KSAT 12 special project Remembering the Victims of…
City Manager Erik Walsh discusses the budget, tax relief and area construction
SAN ANTONIO – In just a few weeks the San Antonio City Council will vote on…
Spurs re-sign former two-way player and 2021 second-round draft pick Joe Wieskamp
SAN ANTONIO – Joe Wieskamp, a 2021 second-round NBA draft selection by the San Antonio Spurs,…
Investigators looking for cause of fire that left 2 people with smoke inhalation
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a house…
Mosquito pool in San Antonio tests positive for West Nile virus, Metro Health says
SAN ANTONIO – A mosquito pool recently tested positive for the West Nile virus, Metro Health…
Car salesman accused of stealing identity from customer, buying vehicles with their credit information
SAN ANTONIO – A man who worked at a car dealership in San Antonio is accused…
Window shot out at Bexar County Democratic Party headquarters
SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County Democratic Party headquarters was among three storefronts in the 1800 block…
3 Hays CISD students die from suspected fentanyl overdoses in just one month
HAYS COUNTY, Texas – At least three Hays Consolidated Independent School District students have died in…
Owner of famed Austin eatery la Barbecue indicted on fraud charges
AUSTIN, Texas – Famed Austin barbecue joint la Barbecue is making headlines again this month. The…
Man found by firefighters after being hit by train on South Side
SAN ANTONIO – A man is in the hospital in critical condition after being hit by…
18-year-old in critical condition after being struck in hit-and-run crash, police say
SAN ANTONIO – An 18-year-old is hospitalized after being struck in a hit-and-run crash on the…
Questions about new COVID-19 recommendations, vaccines and boosters? University Health epidemiologist has answers
SAN ANTONIO – More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the virus is becoming more…
2 men safely make it out of house fire on Northwest Side
SAN ANTONIO – Two men safely made it out of a house that caught fire on…
Trinity University police warn public about a string of catalytic converter thefts
SAN ANTONIO – Trinity University police are alerting the public after a string of catalytic converter…
Pair hospitalized with smoke inhalation after Southeast Side house fire
SAN ANTONIO – A house fire on the city’s Southeast Side has sent two people to…
Argument between roommates ends in shooting on North Side; 1 hospitalized
SAN ANTONIO – One man was shot during an argument with a roommate at their North…
SAPD: Man shot in leg while getting into his truck on city’s East Side
SAN ANTONIO – A man in his 50s was wounded in a shooting outside his East…
Families leading the charge for permanent Robb Elementary memorial in Uvalde
UVALDE, Texas – Crosses, flowers, and teddy bears are all planted in Uvalde’s downtown plaza memorializing…
Do you recognize them? SAPD searching for two arson suspects accused of starting fire near downtown
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are searching for a man and woman…
More police officers and firefighters part of proposed city budget
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Police and Fire departments are looking to boost their ranks…
‘Faced a lot of challenges over the last year’: Librarians caught in middle of book battle return to school
SAN ANTONIO – Librarians are returning to school after many were caught in a debate over…
Murder trial begins for man accused of killing San Antonio man trying to repossess his tires
SAN ANTONIO – The murder trial for a man accused of fatally shooting another man trying…
Barrientes Vela trial opens with claim that prosecutor and investigator set trap for troubled constable
SAN ANTONIO – An attorney for indicted ex-Precinct 2 constable Michelle Barrientes Vela argued Tuesday that…
How to report elder abuse in Texas and warning signs for neglect
SAN ANTONIO – A recent case of adult abuse involving a disabled mother and her three…
CPS Energy enters contract negotiations with Rudy Garza to serve as permanent president & CEO
SAN ANTONIO – The CPS Energy Board of Trustees voted to enter a 30-day contract negotiation…
Case of monkeypox confirmed within Texas State University community
Texas State University officials announced Tuesday that a member of its community had tested positive for…
Americans sitting on $21 billion in unused gift cards
SAN ANTONIO – Gift cards may be plastic, but they are real money. They are also…
Bexar County spider to be removed from Endangered Species list after misidentification
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has removed the Braken Bat Cave meshweaver from the Endangered…
Records: Less than a quarter of BCSO deputy COVID-19 benefits claims have been approved
SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County sheriff’s detention officers and deputies who have applied for COVID-19 workers’…
Excessive drought reveals 113-million-year-old dinosaur tracks at Texas state park
GLEN ROSE, Texas – New dinosaur tracks were discovered at a Texas state park last week…
Season preview: Texans look for Mills to take step forward with Watson gone
It will be his second year at the helm and the Houston Texans want to see…
Rain chances continue for San Antonio through Thursday
It’s been a hot and dry summer, as South Central Texas experiencing the worst drought since…
Houston man charged with kidnapping accused of luring 3-year-old out of apartment with cat
HOUSTON – A 50-year-old man is being charged with aggravated kidnapping after he allegedly lured a…
‘We’re really heartbroken’: From players to politicians, tributes pour in for former Texans president Jamey Rootes
Rootes is being remembered for his leadership in the sports world and as a mover and…
UTSA professor testing Texas honey to find the ones with the best healing properties
SAN ANTONIO – A biology professor is trying to find honey in the U.S. that can…
Luminaria gets new downtown location this year for fall art, musical festival
SAN ANTONIO – Luminaria, “the largest free outdoor arts festival in South Texas,” is getting a…
San Antonio woman threatened to shoot ex-boyfriend, his students at Del Rio school, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio woman was arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot her ex-boyfriend…
Metchie spotted at Texans practice for first time since cancer diagnosis
Metchie was seen greeting excited teammates for the first time since being diagnosed with leukemia in…
Former BCSO deputy accused of smuggling meth, synthetic marijuana into Bexar County Jail
SAN ANTONIO – A former Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested for smuggling drugs into…
Texas teachers spend more than $800 in personal funds on classroom supplies, survey shows
SAN ANTONIO – Class is officially back in session and with the return of students, many…
Police looking at road rage as motive for NW Side shooting
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police say a shooting on the Northwest Side late Monday night…
Uvalde CISD board takes no action against superintendent during grievance hearing
UVALDE, Texas – The Uvalde CISD school board met for three hours behind closed doors Monday…
UTSA nearly triples graduation rate in over a decade by creating model for first-generation, transfer students
Over the last decade, the University of Texas at San Antonio has nearly tripled the number…
SAPD searching for gunmen who killed man during home invasion on North Side
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are searching for two men who broke…
4 new designs for Alazan Apache Courts await community feedback
SAN ANTONIO – Design firm Able City has released four potential plans for the Alazan Apache…
‘Dedicated Houstonian’ Former Houston Texans president Jamey Rootes dies, family says
Reports said Rootes died after a battle with his mental health.
First day school jitters maybe more than butterflies, expert says
SAN ANTONIO – Dalia Martinez is worried about her 4-year old son’s behavior as he gets…
SAPD: Man arrested for string of South Side robberies
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police have arrested a man accused of robbing multiple locations across…
Lightning strike causes fire near oil tank, SAWS facility on South Side
SAN ANTONIO – A lightning strike caused a grass fire near an oil tank at a…
Uvalde CISD board holds grievance hearing Monday for Superintendent Dr. Hal Harrell
UVALDE, Texas – It’s a busy week for the Uvalde CISD school board with two special…
Uncertain fate in NYC or D.C. doesn’t deter asylum seekers with no family
EAGLE PASS, Texas – Given a choice, when offered a free bus ride to Washington, D.C.…
See Something, Say Something. But to who? KSAT Explains
SAN ANTONIO – You’ve heard it over and over again for a decade: see something, say…
Father helped 14-year-old son escape from authorities searching for him at Ingram Park Mall, BCSO says
SAN ANTONIO – A 48-year-old man helped his 14-year-old son elude law enforcement authorities who were…
FTC may ban some car dealer tactics
SAN ANTONIO – Ever been frustrated by a car-buying experience or shaken hands on a deal…
The Peanut Butter Bowl aims to fight hunger
SAN ANTONIO – Even before the first ball is snapped this high school football season, opposing…
Boerne 10-year-old asking Congress to add insulin price cap for all diabetes patients
BOERNE – Patients and politicians agree there is an insulin price crisis in our country. That’s…
Toddler’s body, injured infant discovered in Rio Grande, reports say
EAGLE PASS – The body of a three-year-old was discovered in the Rio Grande Monday just…
Public corruption trial for Michelle Barrientes Vela slated for this week. Here’s what to know.
SAN ANTONIO – Jury selection began Monday morning in the highly anticipated public corruption trial of…
BCSO: Woman severely neglected by her 3 adult children dies in hospital
SAN ANTONIO – A 58-year-old woman who Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said was neglected by…
NEISD program prepares students to work in rapidly changing automotive services industry
SAN ANTONIO – Students in the Automotive Program at Northeast ISD’s Transportation Technology Academy are learning…
A Taylor Swift English class will be offered at UT Austin this fall
This fall, students at the University of Texas at Austin will have the opportunity to take…
San Antonio’s first Capital One Caf? is now open
SAN ANTONIO – Capital One’s coffee shop bank is now open in the former Microsoft Store…
Meet the 12 recipients of the KSAT Pigskin Classic scholarship
The inaugural KSAT Pigskin Classic will kick off Aug. 27 at the Alamodome with six local…
Cause of fire at South side motel may remain unknown, investigators say
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – San Antonio fire investigators say they may not be able to locate…
Driver checking on SUV hit by passing vehicle along Interstate 35 on Northeast Side
SAN ANTONIO – A woman who stopped along Interstate 35 to check on her SUV was…
Tech Bloc hosting startup pitch competition with $100,000 available in cash prize money
SAN ANTONIO – As we see at Port San Antonio and Geekdom, the tech community in…
More than 100,000 students head back to school as Northside ISD starts school year
SAN ANTONIO – The energy of the first day of school is different. There’s excitement to…
Woman hospitalized after being struck by vehicle on Northwest Side
SAN ANTONIO – A woman was taken to the hospital after she was hit by a…
SAPD searching for person who opened fire on 2 people walking on East Side
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are searching for a person who shot two people as…
San Antonio Spurs partner with Indeed to launch national job search academy
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs on Monday announced a partnership with the national hiring…
Enjoy free beer and live music at Parktoberfest in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Celebrate San Antonio’s German heritage with free beer tastings and live music at…
$27 billion class action lawsuit announced for Uvalde victims and survivors
UVALDE – Some of the families affected by the Robb Elementary School mass shooting are now…
Northside ISD superintendent explains safety, security procedures for upcoming school year
SAN ANTONIO – As parents prepare to send their children back to school, there are a…
SAFD responding to flames that ripped through South Side motel
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters are responding to a blaze at a South Side motel…
SAPD, Crime Stoppers searching for person who killed 19-year-old man on his birthday
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are searching for the person who fatally…
2022 high school football season preview; Brennan tops preseason rankings again; Judson, Alamo Heights among teams to watch
Welcome back high school football! After an unforgettable 2021 campaign, the Big Game Coverage (BGC) Newsletter…
KSAT 12?s Top 12: Week 1 Rankings
See which teams made the cut in KSAT 12?s Top 12 for Week 1 of the…
Authorities ID 15-year-old killed in attempted robbery on West Side
SAN ANTONIO – A teenage robbery suspect who was fatally shot on the West Side has…
Argument leads to shooting on West Side, police say
SAN ANTONIO – One man is hospitalized after an argument escalated into a shooting on the…
Man found dead outside downtown parking garage with major trauma, police say
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Police Department is investigating the death of a man found…
Leading SA: Port San Antonio president, CEO talks about the future of tech in the Alamo City
SAN ANTONIO – The updated San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology is one of the…