Families across Texas are using the state’s tax-free weekend to stock up on back-to-school essentials, from shoes and clothes to backpacks and notebooks, while saving a little extra at checkout.

David Elder talks the SAN ANTONIO MISSIONS' Back to School Weekend before checking out two new dining additions at SAN ANTONIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT and samples authentic Mexican favorites at LA TEQUILA JALISCO RESTAURANT BAR & GRILL.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced a plan aimed at opening parts of Texas’ electricity market to competition in cities served by municipally owned utilities, including San Antonio, where CPS Energy provides electric and gas service. Campaign finance disclosures show Abbott has received political donations from some energy-related interests.

The Pearsall Police Department is requesting assistance from the public after a 76-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run last week.

The president’s comments to Punchbowl News come just days after Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide pause of approval for data centers trying to connect to the power grid.

A 2-year-old girl whose parents sued a Texas hospital to prevent it from testing if she was brain-dead after she drowned on Memorial Day has been removed from life support and died.

The fair banned firearms in 2024 after a shooting at Fair Park. Paxton’s lawsuit has faced multiple setbacks, the latest from a court appointed entirely by Gov. Greg Abbott.

A boy was rushed to a hospital in critical condition after going underwater at a north Bexar County neighborhood pool, according to the sheriff’s office.

A man is dead after a shootout at a mobile home park on the Northeast Side, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.

A new Texas law banning several popular synthetic THC products is now in effect, and items such as gummies and vapes that were legal to buy a few days ago could potentially turn into felony cases.

A former San Antonio police officer accused of bribery and possessing child sex abuse material is asking the Supreme Court to review a ruling that allowed prosecutors to use evidence obtained from his cellphone.

A 70-year-old woman who first responders pulled from the San Marcos River has died, the city said in a statement.

Comal Independent School District voters will decide in November whether to approve a $567 million bond package for safety upgrades, campus repairs, new schools and classroom technology.

Whether it’s a snapshot of first-day smiles or showing off a new backpack, KSAT wants to see how your family is starting the new school year!

Questions about the emergency alerts used in the search for 2-year-old Aryana Trevino Martinez have prompted a closer look at how Texas’ statewide alert systems work.

East Central ISD will open two new campuses next week as the district works to keep up with rapid growth that officials say is expected to continue for years.

The Bexar County commissioners threw their official support behind efforts to improve medical services and healthcare provided at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center on Tuesday.

A suspect is in custody after he shot two brothers, including a child, multiple times in the victim’s family driveway, according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar.

A Churchill High School student and her father were released from the Dilley South Texas Family Residential Center, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said Tuesday.

Gov. Greg Abbott ordered a statewide audit of data centers Monday, directing regulators to review every project seeking to connect to the Texas power grid before it can move forward. But the state’s top agriculture official says the move is more politics than policy — and residents in Guadalupe County say they’re not convinced it changes anything for them.

AAA Texas is reminding drivers to stay alert in school zones and watch for children, bicyclists and school buses as students head back to class across the state.

The driver of a Chevrolet Corvette died Saturday after causing a three-vehicle crash in New Braunfels, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety preliminary report.

This is the second Texas university system sued over teaching restrictions in recent weeks.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission announced an extension of the deadline for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed in the July 2026 floods.

Schertz police say fewer trains are hitting trucks after the city added new warning signs and increased patrol presence at railroad crossings prone to crashes.

The annual Texas tax-free weekend returns this Friday, giving shoppers a short window to buy qualifying back-to-school materials without paying sales tax.

David Elder digs into scratch-made soups and sandwiches at PICNIKINS, samples bold wok-fired dishes at BEST QUALITY DAUGHTER, and savors prime cuts and surf-and-turf plates at DEAN’S STEAK AND SEAFOOD.

The environmental crimes investigator for the Precinct 2 Caldwell County Constable’s Office drowned Saturday in the Nueces River, according to a news release.

On Monday, the governor ordered the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to audit all data centers wanting to connect to the state’s power grid.

A federal judge has ruled that the Department of Homeland Security can proceed with building a border wall through a levee system in a small Texas town.

More than 200 local law enforcement agencies have data-sharing agreements with DPS, providing wide access to vehicle information.

Kay Granger, the first Republican woman from Texas to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and who served for nearly three decades, has died.

A driver was killed in a high-speed crash after his vehicle struck a concrete barrier, the Castle Hills Police Department said in a news release Sunday.

A teen was injured after an apparent accidental shooting in northeast Bexar County, according to the sheriff’s office.

A drowning was reported on Saturday afternoon on the Nueces River by Cooksey Dam, Uvalde County Sheriff Ruben Nolasco said in a Facebook post.

Davis Riley shot a 7-under 63 to reach 15 under and took a one-shot lead at Detroit Golf Club, where the relatively easy course will give a lot of players on the tightly-packed leaderboard a chance to win the last Rocket Classic.

Human remains were found in a wooded area during a search for a man reported missing in early July, the Schertz Police Department said in a news release.

The Trump administration is packing immigration courtrooms and giving less lead-time on hearings in an effort to clear a decades-long backlog.

The Big Ten and Southeastern Conferences have agreed to support a Senate bill that seeks to regulate college sports, ending a breakneck week of negotiations and pulling the bipartisan measure out of what looked like a certain death spiral.

The parents' suit tried to leverage Texas law — versus federal First Amendment arguments — in the latest legal case involving the classroom posters. An injunction hearing is set for Aug. 17.

Migrant children who came to the U.S. alone could soon face immigration court without legal representation.

Texans’ access to a variety of hemp-derived THC products will significantly narrow on Friday.

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said a man allegedly killed his 2-year-old French Bulldog and then buried its remains in the backyard of a home.

More than a dozen first responder agencies remain in Live Oak County on Thursday in preparation for major floods flowing down the Nueces River.

Visitors to the Museum of Western Art in Kerrville are getting a lesson in American history before they enter the building.

A Kerrville widow is sharing with KSAT the story of losing her husband in this year’s floods, describing both the heartbreak and the faith she’s leaning on in the aftermath.

A former Stockdale Independent School District teacher was sentenced to 13 years in prison after he was accused of having an improper relationship with a student.

As Kerr County continues recovering from another round of devastating flooding, local organizations are receiving $18 million in emergency grant funding aimed at helping residents, nonprofits and small businesses rebuild.

A federal appeals court says the Trump administration cannot deny immigrants detained inside the United States a chance for release on bond.

The WNBA says a social media post showing stars Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese betting $400 on the outcome of a game between their teams “missed the mark."

Although several synthetically derived cannabis products will be banned on July 31, delta-9 THC products will still remain legal.

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced its next steps weeks after severe flooding ravaged the area for the second July in a row.

Efforts to restore the Guadalupe River are moving forward after recent flooding erased some of the progress made by nonprofits and landowners to heal the river corridor.

The Seguin Police Department arrested two suspects early Wednesday morning on human trafficking and sexual assault charges, records show.

Dream Con, one of the country’s largest Black-owned pop culture conventions, is at risk of looking elsewhere to find financial support and resources.

A South Texas landmark that helped define generations of Tejano music and family celebrations is now gone after a massive overnight fire destroyed the historic Crystal Ballroom in Crystal City on Monday.

Communities in the Texas Hill Country have faced two major floods in just over a year, compounding emotional distress and making recovery difficult.

A woman connected to a deadly North Side shooting took a plea deal Wednesday on an aggravated assault charge and earned a 20-year prison sentence.

The state’s attorney general sued the Biden administration in 2024, citing incomplete data for the updated endangered status of the Permian Basin’s native dunes sagebrush lizard.

Crime Stoppers is requesting the public’s help to locate the person who fatally shot a man last month in south Bexar County.

The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the body found wrapped in plastic inside a West Side home’s closet last weekend.

A 4-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital after going underwater late Tuesday night in an apparent drowning, according to the Concan Volunteer Fire Department.

For many Kerrville residents, the Guadalupe River is the go-to spot for a walk, a cool dip or a dose of fresh air — but city officials say the July 16 flood left behind damage so severe that parts of the river trail aren’t safe to reopen yet.

Texas BBQ team headed to Brazil & Summer cocktails

The request comes after Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas and Electric Reliability Council of Texas to further regulate data centers’ use of the power grid.

Some see the AI facilities as a sign of the apocalypse, others see an opportunity to advocate for environmental stewardship.

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.

Floodwaters from recent Texas storms are replenishing Corpus Christi's reservoirs, delaying a projected water emergency until 2028. Officials say the temporary relief won't slow nearly $1 billion in projects to diversify the city's long-term water supply.

Live Oak County officials are preparing for major flooding along the Nueces River as water continues moving through Live Oak County. Emergency crews are coordinating shelters, rescue teams and flood response ahead of the river's expected crest on Friday evening.

An investigation is underway after a major structure fire tore down most of the Crystal Ballroom Monday night in Crystal City, a preliminary report from the local fire department said.

A Bexar County woman who says she endured months of domestic violence is speaking publicly for the first time after prosecutors dismissed a felony case against her former boyfriend.

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.

Authorities have identified a 5-year-old boy who drowned at a Port Aransas beach last week.

Americans’ confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices resumed their climb after the U.S. and Iran stepped up their fighting.

A person was killed, and another was injured after a single-vehicle crash near Fredericksburg on Monday night, according to the Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office.

Students and professors shared how SB 37 led to academic censorship at their campuses.

Texas lawmakers accuse the state broadband office of favoritism and sweetheart deals after satellite internet providers received most of the funding.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to keep one of its largest detention facilities open for at least another year.

An off-duty Hays County sheriff’s deputy was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated over the weekend, the sheriff’s office said in a news release Monday.

Residents in the Stallion Estates neighborhood in Spring Branch are continuing to push back against a proposed rock quarry in Blanco County, but for some veterans, the fight goes beyond concerns about dust or traffic.

A Frio County sheriff’s deputy was arrested over the weekend on a charge of public intoxication, according to the sheriff’s office.

Limited cattle imports from Mexico are set to resume through the Texas border after a yearlong shutdown aimed at stopping the spread of the New World Screwworm.

Democrat James Talarico is challenging Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Texas.

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.

The Texas Tribune’s database of state employees’ compensation has been updated to include salaries as of July 1.

Deputies discovered a dead body wrapped in plastic inside a west Bexar County bedroom closet while responding to a missing persons report Sunday afternoon, Sheriff Javier Salazar said.

A body was recovered in the Nueces River after a person went underwater and did not resurface, according to the Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department.

A San Antonio man riding a motorcycle was killed in a crash while evading a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper in Bandera County, according to the agency.

A 5-year-old drowned at a Port Aransas beach on Wednesday, according to the city’s police department.

Gov. Greg Abbott toured La Salle County by helicopter after flooding washed out roads and damaged homes, including in the Cotulla area, where some families were blocked from returning home.

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office said an inmate who escaped from the county jail after he allegedly posed as another inmate with the same first name has been re-arrested.

David Elder cooks up fajitas and Summer car deals at CAVENDER GRANDE FORD, devours juicy smash burgers at NADC, and visits one of the most iconic donut shops in Texas: ROUND ROCK DONUTS.

Georgia is the preseason pick to win the Southeastern Conference championship.

A third person has died as a result of the flooding in South Texas after floodwaters swept away a vehicle in Val Verde County, Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday.

A man was sentenced to 15 years in prison in connection with a deadly human smuggling operation, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

A man will spend the next 30 years in prison after he entered a plea deal in connection with a deadly 2023 shooting, according to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.

Five people who were hospitalized following a wrong-way crash in north Bexar County are expected to recover, according to the sheriff's office.

Recent court rulings and new laws make it tougher for the state to remove children from their homes.

Cristian Volpato, who represented Australia at the World Cup, has allegedly tested positive for cocaine and also for speeding, New South Wales state police said.