San Antonio’s oldest gay bar faces closure over lack of sprinklers
Read full article: San Antonio’s oldest gay bar faces closure over lack of sprinklersThe City of San Antonio says the Bonham Exchange, which opened in 1981, is several years overdue to retrofit its 1891 building with automatic sprinklers. But a trio of council members want to extend the deadline a little further.
🏇 Things to do in February: San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, San Antonio Coffee Festival, Crawfish Festival
Read full article: 🏇 Things to do in February: San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, San Antonio Coffee Festival, Crawfish FestivalFrom rodeo thrills to Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, San Antonio has a busy lineup of February events.
San Antonio immigration protest draws hundreds to Travis Park, calls for ICE reform, abolishment
Read full article: San Antonio immigration protest draws hundreds to Travis Park, calls for ICE reform, abolishmentHundreds are marching in downtown San Antonio as part of a nationwide protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these dinner experiences in San Antonio
Read full article: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these dinner experiences in San AntonioIf you’re looking for the perfect way to celebrate this upcoming Valentine’s Day in San Antonio, several restaurants are preparing to serve up special dinners to make the occasion memorable.
Federal bipartisan bill incentivizes transit-oriented development projects nationwide
Read full article: Federal bipartisan bill incentivizes transit-oriented development projects nationwideA bipartisan bill filed in Washington aims to incentivize the construction of housing along and near transportation hubs — a practice known as transit-oriented development (TOD).
UT San Antonio reopens Institute of Texan Cultures at Frost Tower
Read full article: UT San Antonio reopens Institute of Texan Cultures at Frost TowerThe University of Texas at San Antonio Institute of Texan Cultures (ITC) is getting ready to reopen its doors to the public at the Frost Tower, offering a glimpse into the state’s history and traditions.
San Antonio Police Department seeking suspect connected to fatal downtown shooting
Read full article: San Antonio Police Department seeking suspect connected to fatal downtown shootingThe San Antonio Police Department has identified a man wanted in connection with a fatal June 2025 shooting downtown.
SAPD, Crime Stoppers search for driver of Slingshot accused in downtown hit-and-run crash
Read full article: SAPD, Crime Stoppers search for driver of Slingshot accused in downtown hit-and-run crashSan Antonio police and Crime Stoppers have requested assistance from the public to identify the driver of a Polaris Slingshot accused in connection with a hit-and-run crash.
San Antonio museums, theme parks, attractions announce closures this weekend for winter weather
Read full article: San Antonio museums, theme parks, attractions announce closures this weekend for winter weatherPopular attractions in and around San Antonio have started to announce closures this weekend due to incoming winter weather.
New affordable housing project near downtown aims to provide stability, transit access
Read full article: New affordable housing project near downtown aims to provide stability, transit accessA new affordable housing project with a focus on helping people exiting homelessness opened near downtown San Antonio this week.
Dozens protest in San Antonio against immigration enforcement on Trump’s one-year mark in office
Read full article: Dozens protest in San Antonio against immigration enforcement on Trump’s one-year mark in officeTuesday marked one year since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term. In response, dozens of people protested in downtown San Antonio.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses downtown ICE protest ahead of City Council’s special session
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses downtown ICE protest ahead of City Council’s special sessionSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined KSAT for its weekly Q&A Tuesday night during the 6 O’Clock News. Jones discussed the community’s response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in San Antonio.
Load of bees spilled during crash on I-35 likely headed to California, expert says
Read full article: Load of bees spilled during crash on I-35 likely headed to California, expert saysA local expert shared his knowledge of bees, including the likely outcome of a load of bees that was aboard an overturned big rig on Friday.
Some San Antonians keep buzzing along even after big rig spills load of bees on nearby highway
Read full article: Some San Antonians keep buzzing along even after big rig spills load of bees on nearby highwayPeople who live near a downtown highway where an 18-wheeler spilled a load of bees kept on with business as usual Friday morning despite the swarm nearby.
18-wheeler carrying ‘load of bees’ crashes on Finesilver Curve, SAFD says
Read full article: 18-wheeler carrying ‘load of bees’ crashes on Finesilver Curve, SAFD saysAn 18-wheeler rolled over on the Finesilver Curve near downtown San Antonio, prompting a several-hour closure of the roadway, according to first responders.
New drone footage shows empty site of former ITC building months after demolition
Read full article: New drone footage shows empty site of former ITC building months after demolitionNew video captured by KSAT’s Drone 12 highlights the now-empty site of the former Institute of Texan Cultures building in downtown San Antonio.
How week-long San Antonio River drainage can affect downtown businesses
Read full article: How week-long San Antonio River drainage can affect downtown businessesA part of the San Antonio River has been temporarily drained since Sunday to allow city crews to clean debris and sediment from the riverbed.
Trinity University, Culinary Institute of America students work together for “cheesy” new competition
Read full article: Trinity University, Culinary Institute of America students work together for “cheesy” new competitionTwenty students from Trinity University and the Culinary Institute of America at San Antonio were split into small teams to develop market-ready grilled cheese concepts.
Public Works: Leona Street to be partially closed near UTSA downtown campus
Read full article: Public Works: Leona Street to be partially closed near UTSA downtown campusOne block of Leona Street will be closed from Commerce to Houston streets for underground drainage work next week, according to San Antonio Public Works.
Security footage shows kids throwing fireworks at Marriott Rivercenter hotel, SAFD says
Read full article: Security footage shows kids throwing fireworks at Marriott Rivercenter hotel, SAFD saysThe San Antonio Fire Department said fireworks may have been the cause of a fire at a downtown hotel on Thursday.
WATCH: San Antonio rings in 2026 with fireworks lighting up the horizon
Read full article: WATCH: San Antonio rings in 2026 with fireworks lighting up the horizonThe City of San Antonio ushered in 2026 with its annual downtown fireworks show. Behind it, fireworks reached the skyline of the city in all directions.
IBC Bank plans JW Marriott hotel conversion for downtown office building
Read full article: IBC Bank plans JW Marriott hotel conversion for downtown office buildingLaredo-based IBC Bank plans to convert its downtown office tower at 175 E. Houston St. into a JW Marriott and add an entirely new structure to the complex, according to design documents submitted to the City of San Antonio.
River Walk visitors share safety concerns as downtown prepares for busy holiday events
Read full article: River Walk visitors share safety concerns as downtown prepares for busy holiday eventsAfter a body was recovered in the San Antonio River near Pearl on Monday, locals and visitors told KSAT the discovery was concerning, but they still feel safe.
Waymo on San Antonio roads without drivers amid federal probe
Read full article: Waymo on San Antonio roads without drivers amid federal probeDays after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expanded their probe into Waymo, the company confirmed to KSAT its driverless cars are fully autonomous on San Antonio roads as of this month.
Fire at high-rise apartment near downtown linked to cigarette, SAFD says
Read full article: Fire at high-rise apartment near downtown linked to cigarette, SAFD saysA fire at a high-rise apartment building near downtown is believed to have been caused by a cigarette on a coffee table, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
City moves to acquire key land from feds for Project Marvel
Read full article: City moves to acquire key land from feds for Project MarvelThe city took a step toward acquiring 5.71 acres of land in and around Hemisfair from the federal government. The Planning Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend the city buy a federal office building at 727 E. César E. Chávez Blvd. and two parking lots at 610 and 611 Indianola St.
‘We’re devastated’: Thousands of dollars stolen during break-in at historic VFW Post 76 downtown
Read full article: ‘We’re devastated’: Thousands of dollars stolen during break-in at historic VFW Post 76 downtownThe oldest Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Texas is calling on the community to come forward with information after thousands of dollars were stolen in an early-morning break-in.
La Gran Tamalada festival draws crowds of locals, tourists for holiday food event
Read full article: La Gran Tamalada festival draws crowds of locals, tourists for holiday food eventLa Gran Tamalada, a two-day festival, brought together tourists and locals in San Antonio this year to celebrate the love behind cooking and eating Tamales.
They finished last in the San Antonio Marathon 5K. Here’s why they’re still winners
Read full article: They finished last in the San Antonio Marathon 5K. Here’s why they’re still winnersIt’s not often that we cover stories about people who finish dead last in a race, but we’re making an exception for father-son duo, Rick and Eric Battersby.
Man sleeping under bridge near downtown struck by vehicle, driver flees, police say
Read full article: Man sleeping under bridge near downtown struck by vehicle, driver flees, police sayA man was hospitalized after a vehicle ran over his legs while he was sleeping under a bridge near downtown San Antonio, according to San Antonio police.
Runners share their wellness journeys on KSAT Connect ahead of the San Antonio Marathon
Read full article: Runners share their wellness journeys on KSAT Connect ahead of the San Antonio MarathonRunners, joggers and walkers shared their health and fitness experiences on KSAT Connect in anticipation of the San Antonio Marathon this weekend.
🚂 Things to do this weekend: San Antonio Marathon, Holidays on Houston Street, ‘The Polar Express: The Musical’
Read full article: 🚂 Things to do this weekend: San Antonio Marathon, Holidays on Houston Street, ‘The Polar Express: The Musical’Runners, joggers and walkers, get ready — the highly anticipated San Antonio Marathon is finally happening this weekend!
Texas Cavaliers announce founders of nature-based nonprofit as 2026 River Parade celebrity grand marshals
Read full article: Texas Cavaliers announce founders of nature-based nonprofit as 2026 River Parade celebrity grand marshalsThe husband-and-wife team behind a nature-based nonprofit in San Antonio was announced as the grand marshals of the 2026 Texas Cavaliers River Parade.
Street closures to know about during the San Antonio Marathon
Read full article: Street closures to know about during the San Antonio MarathonThe inaugural San Antonio Marathon, along with a 5K and half-marathon, will draw over 18,000 participants to downtown San Antonio this weekend. Here's what to know about road closures.
What to know about the San Antonio Marathon: Street closures, routes, expo
Read full article: What to know about the San Antonio Marathon: Street closures, routes, expoOfficials with San Antonio Sports, San Antonio Police Department, Downtown Run Group and City of San Antonio will host a “Know Before You Go“ news conference at 2:30 p.m. on Monday. Watch it live in this article.
🎄 Things to do in December: San Antonio Marathon, Congo Falls at San Antonio Zoo, Valero Alamo Bowl
Read full article: 🎄 Things to do in December: San Antonio Marathon, Congo Falls at San Antonio Zoo, Valero Alamo BowlDecember, the most wonderful time of the year, will bring a festive array of events and celebrations to the Alamo City.
Thousands run, walk 16th annual Turkey Trot through downtown San Antonio
Read full article: Thousands run, walk 16th annual Turkey Trot through downtown San AntonioThousands of runners and walkers filled the streets of downtown San Antonio for the 16th annual Turkey Trot, a family-friendly 5K held on Thanksgiving Day.
H-E-B tree lighting, 44th annual Ford Holiday River Parade return to downtown San Antonio
Read full article: H-E-B tree lighting, 44th annual Ford Holiday River Parade return to downtown San AntonioThe H-E-B Christmas Tree Lighting at Travis Park and the Ford Holiday River Parade are traditionally held the day after Thanksgiving. If you plan to attend one or both events, here’s everything you need to know.
Locals, tourists react after teen accused of pepper spraying people on River Walk barge turns herself in
Read full article: Locals, tourists react after teen accused of pepper spraying people on River Walk barge turns herself inA teenager has turned herself in after allegedly pepper spraying eight people on a River Walk barge earlier this month, including a toddler.
Teen arrested after pepper-spraying people on River Walk barge over loud phone complaints, records show
Read full article: Teen arrested after pepper-spraying people on River Walk barge over loud phone complaints, records showA 17-year-old was arrested after San Antonio police say she pepper-sprayed several people on a River Walk boat earlier this month.
KSAT invites runners to share their wellness journeys on KSAT Connect ahead of the San Antonio Marathon
Read full article: KSAT invites runners to share their wellness journeys on KSAT Connect ahead of the San Antonio MarathonKSAT invites runners, joggers and walkers to share their health and fitness experiences on KSAT Connect in anticipation of the San Antonio Marathon weekend.
WATCH: River Walk visitors, more than 1 million on TikTok watch as woman steps into water for her phone
Read full article: WATCH: River Walk visitors, more than 1 million on TikTok watch as woman steps into water for her phoneOne visitor to the River Walk downtown was determined to find her phone, which fell out of her grasp and into the San Antonio River. So, she took a dip.
Carlos Santana’s 2026 tour includes San Antonio stop, months after ‘dehydration’ postponed Majestic Theatre show
Read full article: Carlos Santana’s 2026 tour includes San Antonio stop, months after ‘dehydration’ postponed Majestic Theatre showTen-time Grammy Award-winner Carlos Santana is planning his return to San Antonio less than a year after health concerns postponed a show at the Majestic Theatre.
Hemisfair to transform into winter wonderland with outdoor ice-skating rink
Read full article: Hemisfair to transform into winter wonderland with outdoor ice-skating rinkHemisfair’s outdoor ice-skating rink is set to become the centerpiece of the downtown park’s holiday celebrations, according to a news release.
Woman allegedly pepper-sprayed 8 people on River Walk boat, SAPD says
Read full article: Woman allegedly pepper-sprayed 8 people on River Walk boat, SAPD saysA woman ran after allegedly pepper-spraying at least eight people on a San Antonio River Walk boat over the weekend, according to San Antonio police.
Vehicle strikes power line near downtown, prompting small outage, CPS Energy says
Read full article: Vehicle strikes power line near downtown, prompting small outage, CPS Energy saysA vehicle struck a power line near downtown San Antonio early Monday, prompting a small outage and a nearby road closure, according to CPS Energy.
SAPD release new video, photos of people of interest in downtown shooting that killed bystander
Read full article: SAPD release new video, photos of people of interest in downtown shooting that killed bystanderThe San Antonio Police Department released new photos on Friday of people of interest believed to be involved in a deadly downtown shooting.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses ongoing government shutdown, possible city funding for Spurs arena
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses ongoing government shutdown, possible city funding for Spurs arenaSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined the KSAT Q&A on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing government shutdown and the city’s possible funding for a Spurs arena after county funding was approved on Nov. 4.
Olla Express Café provides free breakfast to San Antonio families amid ongoing government shutdown
Read full article: Olla Express Café provides free breakfast to San Antonio families amid ongoing government shutdownThis week, Olla Express Café in downtown San Antonio has been providing free breakfast to those in need amid the ongoing government shutdown.
San Antonio bride has special day after hotel closure threatened plans
Read full article: San Antonio bride has special day after hotel closure threatened plansLeslie Hidalgo, who faced a wedding crisis when Hotel Havana announced its unexpected closure in September, celebrated her special day Saturday at the Kimpton Hotel.
WATCH: San Antonio officials recognize approval of Propositions A and B with pep rally at City Hall
Read full article: WATCH: San Antonio officials recognize approval of Propositions A and B with pep rally at City HallCentro San Antonio, Visit San Antonio, District 3 Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran, and other city officials held a pep rally on Friday to recognize the approval of Propositions A and B.
Connect with the Council: District 5 Councilwoman Teri Castillo describes herself as a fighter for the West Side
Read full article: Connect with the Council: District 5 Councilwoman Teri Castillo describes herself as a fighter for the West SideOn this week’s “Connect with the Council,” KSAT’s Ernie Zuniga visited Joe Angel’s Boxing Gym on San Antonio’s west side to sit down in the ring with District 5’s Teri Castillo.
Frida Fest, honoring artist Frida Kahlo, to take place this month in downtown San Antonio
Read full article: Frida Fest, honoring artist Frida Kahlo, to take place this month in downtown San AntonioFrida Fest, a two-day celebration honoring the life and legacy of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, will take place this month in downtown San Antonio.
San Antonio police searching for 2 men believed to be involved in deadly downtown shooting
Read full article: San Antonio police searching for 2 men believed to be involved in deadly downtown shootingThe San Antonio Police Department is searching for two men believed to be involved in a fatal downtown shooting that killed a man and injured another last month in downtown San Antonio.
SAPD searching for man with medical condition last seen in downtown San Antonio
Read full article: SAPD searching for man with medical condition last seen in downtown San AntonioThe San Antonio Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance locating a missing man with a diagnosed medical condition.
San Antonio nonprofit, downtown church unite to provide free meals during government shutdown
Read full article: San Antonio nonprofit, downtown church unite to provide free meals during government shutdownThrough Friday, “to-go” style meals will be offered to families affected by the shutdown at Travis Park United Methodist Church.
SAPD: Female dead, suspect injured after attempted murder-suicide south of downtown
Read full article: SAPD: Female dead, suspect injured after attempted murder-suicide south of downtownA female is dead and a suspect is injured after an attempted murder-suicide south of downtown, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
San Antonio opens first Municipal Archives Museum showcasing 300 years of city history
Read full article: San Antonio opens first Municipal Archives Museum showcasing 300 years of city historyFrom hand-written documents dating back to the 1700s to gifts from San Antonio’s sister cities around the world, a new museum showcases three centuries of municipal history.
Local, international artists celebrate loved ones in Día de los Muertos celebration at Pearl
Read full article: Local, international artists celebrate loved ones in Día de los Muertos celebration at PearlThe celebration, which runs through November 2, features carefully crafted altars, art pieces, and performances spread throughout the historic Pearl campus.
VIA Park & Ride hits 10-year ridership high due to busy downtown weekend
Read full article: VIA Park & Ride hits 10-year ridership high due to busy downtown weekendVIA provided 23,254 rides last Saturday to and from the Robert Thompson Transit Station located at the Alamodome, the news release stated.
🦃 Things to do in November: Wurstfest, SA Veterans Day, 44th annual Ford Holiday River Parade
Read full article: 🦃 Things to do in November: Wurstfest, SA Veterans Day, 44th annual Ford Holiday River ParadeWow, we’re literally two months away from 2025 ending! As nerve-wracking as that may sound, November is offering a wonderful list of things to do.
$200M+ traffic plan around proposed Spurs arena includes major interchange upgrade
Read full article: $200M+ traffic plan around proposed Spurs arena includes major interchange upgradeA proposed $220-250 million infrastructure bond could transform downtown traffic patterns ahead of a potential new Spurs arena, with plans that include a major interchange upgrade and expanded parking.
Expect sidewalk access, traffic changes soon along South Alamo in downtown San Antonio
Read full article: Expect sidewalk access, traffic changes soon along South Alamo in downtown San AntonioVisitors and residents in the downtown San Antonio area can expect changes to traffic and access around Hemisfair starting on Monday.