New frozen custard and facial bars open in SA, plus summer accessories and smile transformations

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is once again raising questions about the proposed downtown sports and entertainment district dubbed “Project Marvel.”

The San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) is weighing whether to adopt the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum — a state-endorsed instructional program for K-5th grade students that has sparked controversy over its ties to religious content.

The 2026 high school football season began before sunrise for two area programs, as the Lytle Pirates and Holy Cross Knights opened practice at 12:01 a.m. Monday under the lights.

A 2-year-old girl who was the subject of an AMBER Alert late Sunday night was found dead on the Northwest Side, San Antonio police said.

West Side residents said they were living in fear for months before police officers shot and killed a 69-year-old man who was waving a handgun near his home.

A man was charged with capital murder following a shooting Saturday afternoon on the Southwest Side, according to an affidavit obtained by KSAT.

Texas has taken a significant step to regulate hemp-derived THC products, banning all synthetically created forms of THC under a new law that went into effect Friday.

A woman was critically injured after being shot while riding in a vehicle south of downtown San Antonio, according to the San Antonio Police Department.

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash after reportedly driving at a high rate of speed on the South Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department.

A 69-year-old man was shot and killed by five police officers Saturday on the West Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department.

Los Pueblitos, a colorful shop known for handcrafted pottery, jewelry, clothing and gifts from Mexico and other Latin American countries, is closing its doors at Market Square after more than 30 years in business.

Mallory Geis, 39, was discovered Friday after the avalanche on Broad Peak in the Skardu District of Pakistan, the family confirmed in a statement shared with KSAT 12.

Two children are missing, according to an AMBER alert, and the San Antonio Police Department said they are believed to be in grave or immediate danger.

With the school year starting soon and summer winding down, there is still time to take advantage of all the events happening across San Antonio.

A man is dead, and two people were detained after a shooting on the Southwest Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department.

A worker was rescued Saturday morning after falling about 20 feet from the top of a silo onto a 30-foot scaffolding walkway at a Southwest Side business, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.

David Elder digs into German-American classics at FORK & SPOON, enjoys Italian hospitality at PIATTI RISTORANTE & BAR, has brasserie experience at WILHELM & WERNER, and attends ribbon cuttings at SOUTHERLEIGH and BAKERY LORRAINE.

A motorcyclist was killed after a crash at a West Side intersection, according to the San Antonio Police Department.

A man is dead after a wrong-way crash on the South Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department.

What started as a normal afternoon walk for Irma Hernandez turned frightening when two men approached her and began attacking her at Friesenhahn Park on the city’s North Side.

Four eighth graders from Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls returned from China after representing San Antonio in the Destination Imagination Summer Experience, an international STEM program.

San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama is adding yet another feather to his cap: a signature shoe.

A San Antonio murder suspect, who was labeled as a “habitual offender” in his indictment, was granted deferred adjudication on a lesser charge earlier this week.

A viewer tip led KSAT to uncover what appeared to be an error in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s online records for a Bexar County man serving a 50-year prison sentence for shooting a San Antonio police officer.

A Edison High School student was assaulted Tuesday morning on her way home from a school event, Interim Principal Irene Cruz said in a letter to families.

A 79-year-old San Antonio woman says she spent two weeks packing up her home for a move into a senior living apartment — only to be told just days before her move-in date that she no longer qualified for the unit she believed had been promised to her.

Neighbors in the Government Hill neighborhood said they are dealing with a rarity in their area — a crime wave targeting homes and businesses.

Fans will have to wait an extra year before cheering on the San Antonio Missions in their new downtown home.

Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 4, SAWS will drop Stage 3 restrictions, moving to Stage 2 guidelines, according to a SAWS news release. The important takeaway? Your designated watering day and time will not change.

DDavid Elder explores seasonal New American dishes at SUPPER inside Hotel Emma before discovering Latin-Asian poolside flavors at ANAQUA GARDEN BAR and classic South Texas-inspired cuisine at CORINNE.

A 45-year-old Nashville man was arrested Wednesday after investigators linked him to theft and robbery investigations in San Antonio, according to an arrest affidavit.

A West Side after-school program that 150-plus children rely on each week may not be able to reopen unless new funding arrives — putting tutoring, food support and a safe haven for teens in jeopardy.

The Republican attorney general is starting a tour next week to promote the plan, which would create new housing and healthcare tax write-offs.

Back-to-school season is just around the corner, and for many families, the cost of supplies, clothes, and haircuts adds up fast.

Schlitterbahn celebrates a big milestone & new milkshake shop in SA

Rising uncertainty has led businesses that depend on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) pact to pull back on investment in Texas, experts say.

A new season of Incarnate Word football is almost here, and on Thursday the team trotted out for their first organized practice of summer camp.

A San Antonio ethics review board panel took up a sworn complaint against District 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez Thursday over a Facebook post on his personal account that included a constituent’s personal email address.

Multiple lives pests were found near the grill, ice machine and sink at a Jim’s Restaurant on the West Side, according to a report from Metro Health.

The Texas Restaurant Association is ringing the alarm as a federal immigration bill is advancing through the U.S. Congress.

Robert Hamilton stepped up to help a man who had been badly injured in an all-night assault at a North Side apartment complex. San Antonio police are still looking for three women and a man who attacked him.

David Elder explores the brand-new RICKHOUSE for elevated Texas comfort food and craft cocktails at the Spoetzl Brewery, heads to TEXAS BISTRO for seven years of locally inspired New Braunfels cuisine, and discusses the progression of FORD at THE HAYDEN in San Antonio.

San Antonio police confirmed Thursday that the suspect officers believe pulled the trigger in a deadly Northwest Side shooting was the victim’s relative.

The Bonham Exchange will temporarily close Saturday after the City of San Antonio denied its request for another six-month extension to comply with required fire sprinkler upgrades.

A San Antonio police officer was suspended for five days after disciplinary records show he used his position to look up police reports involving his girlfriend and her ex-husband.

David Elder digs into hearty German-American classics at FORK & SPOON before enjoying fresh pasta, wood-fired pizza, and Italian hospitality at PIATTI RISTORANTE & BAR.

Baseball fans and downtown leaders anxious to celebrate the long-anticipated opening of a new center city ballpark are in for a longer wait.

While many teenagers took a break from learning this summer, dozens of San Antonio high schoolers spent their time studying in a professional-grade laboratory.

Four people caused serious injuries to their roommate overnight on the North Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department, and are now on the run.

A small church organization on the South Side has collected hundreds of backpacks to celebrate children’s start to a new school year.

Businesses across the U.S. may be in line for a significant financial boost after federal agencies launched an online system allowing importers to apply for tariff refunds.

Classic diner with an elevated twist & an underground adventure

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for a fifth consecutive meeting, but borrowers may not be in the clear yet.

A man was arrested on two counts of online solicitation of a minor following an undercover investigation, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.

A 16-year-old was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while on her way to church, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said in a Facebook post Wednesday.

A fast-moving fire at Pearl Park Apartments on San Antonio's Northwest Side left dozens of residents without a home on Wednesday.

Drivers on San Antonio’s Northeast Side could see some relief from years of construction and congestion as the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) advances major highway projects, including the final segment of the Loop 1604 expansion and elevated express lanes on Interstate 35.

A new Feeding America study using 2024 data showed about 21% of the San Antonio Food Bank’s 29-county service region is food insecure, up from 17% in the year before.

Former San Antonio Poet Laureate Andrea "Vocab" Sanderson shares how poetry helped shape her life and why she continues using her voice to inspire others. This story was reported as part of the San Antonio Association of Hispanic Journalists (SAAHJ) Teen Team, which gives high school students hands-on journalism experience.

Several residents displaced by the tornado that heavily damaged the Oasis Apartments near the University of Texas at San Antonio say they are now dealing with another setback: missing personal belongings.

Several people were displaced after a fire damaged a Northwest Side apartment building on Wednesday.

As Military Consumer Protection Month comes to a close, consumer advocates are urging service members, veterans and their families to stay vigilant against scams that often spike during the summer months.

A man was electrocuted Wednesday morning on the West Side while working under a home, the San Antonio Fire Department said.

The San Antonio Police Department announced the suspect officers took into custody after a Tuesday night shooting has been charged with murder.

The Texas Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration broke ground on the last phase of the Loop 1604 North Expansion project Wednesday.

Two San Antonio police officers were handed a month-long suspension after records show they failed to search a man experiencing a mental health crisis who was carrying a stolen gun, according to records reviewed by KSAT Investigates.

One of two West Side homes damaged in an overnight fire is likely a total loss, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.

Texas BBQ team headed to Brazil & Summer cocktails

Houston, Dallas and San Antonio are home to the largest county jails in Texas. So far this year, Bexar County has had the highest number of reported deaths while in jail custody, according to data from the Texas Jail Project.

Spurs Sports & Entertainment agreed to pay back the City of San Antonio $2.6 million after a failed attempt to bring home a Major League Soccer team, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said during a KSAT Q&A during the 6 O’Clock news.

A man was killed, and a suspect was taken into custody after a shooting on the Southeast Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department.

After 10 years, Janie Edwards says a mother’s love has pushed her to keep fighting for justice for her son, Isaac Orosco, who was shot and killed on July 28, 2016.

Animal Care Services is encouraging pet owners to ask for help before deciding to give up an animal. The waitlist to surrender a pet lasts through the end of the year, so ACS is encouraging people to take advantage of many financial help programs for pet owners.

A San Antonio police officer was fired in May 2026 after disciplinary records show he punched, slapped and cursed at a handcuffed suspect during an arrest.

Residents across the city have taken to social media in recent weeks, wondering about a series of explosions they heard and felt.

A man was sentenced this week to 35 years in prison for the shooting death of another man outside his Northwest Side home.

A warrant execution on the West Side led to five arrests on Tuesday, according to the San Antonio Police Department.

A man with an extensive criminal history was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Tuesday in connection with a 2024 murder on the far North Side.

As data centers rapidly expand across South Texas, KSAT Investigates learned the public cannot find out how much water San Antonio-area data centers are using because of a Texas law that its author says is being interpreted far more broadly than intended.

A teenage girl from San Antonio, and her father, are currently detained in the Dilley South Texas Family Residential Center, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said Tuesday during a news conference.

David Elder explores the newly renovated WILHELM & WERNER at the historic Faust Hotel for a Texas brasserie experience, celebrates ribbon cuttings at SOUTHERLEIGH and BAKERY LORRAINE as both open new locations inside the San Antonio International Airport, and heads to Houston's CREDENCE for open fire cooking from a two-time James Beard Award nominee.

Hot Dogs & a World Champion Wrestler

A man riding an electric shopping cart was hospitalized early Tuesday after he was hit by a vehicle on the West Side, according to San Antonio police.

The water level for the San Antonio Pool of the Edwards Aquifer read 651.7 feet as of Monday, according to the Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA), which oversees the aquifer.

Residents on San Antonio's Northeast Side said they finally feel heard after Animal Care Services removed 30 dogs from a home on La Charca Drive near Cerro Vista. The dog removal is part of an active animal cruelty investigation.

The San Antonio Police Department arrested and charged a man and a woman after their alleged involvement in a shootout with a separate vehicle endangered the life of a child sitting in the suspects’ backseat.

Hannah Detmers has been a San Antonio firefighter for nine years. She wrote and illustrated a children's book to inspire young girls to consider firefighting as a career.

A woman suffered life-threatening injuries after being stabbed multiple times inside an apartment on the West Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department.

A hit-and-run crash that ended with the death of a West Side senior has left some of her neighbors feeling vulnerable. San Antonio police are still looking for the driver in the crash.

The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office and San Antonio Police Department are investigating the death of a woman found shot to death early Sunday morning.

Summer brunch & trendy treats

A San Antonio property owner is offering educators a year of rent-free housing in exchange for a few hours each week helping students and families at local apartment communities.

A woman struck and killed by a vehicle during a hit-and-run Sunday evening on the West Side has been identified.

More than 1,000 runners gathered at SeaWorld San Antonio with a shared mission: collecting school supplies for students in Edgewood Independent School District.

A man died after losing control of his bicycle and crashing on the Northeast Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department.

A woman was killed, and a man was injured after a shooting inside a home on the Northwest Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department.

With summer break winding down, school districts are getting ready to welcome students back for the new school year.

With the city facing a $158 million budget deficit going into fiscal year 2028, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said waiting to act is not an option, and city leadership must look at cuts and possibly raising taxes to address the city’s money issue.

San Antonio police are investigating after a dispute at The Quarry Golf Course escalated into a physical altercation.