Family of child missing after floods in Texas Hill Country files lawsuit against Camp Mystic
Read full article: Family of child missing after floods in Texas Hill Country files lawsuit against Camp MysticThe family of Cecilia “Cile” Steward, the only child still missing after the deadly flood at Camp Mystic, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the camp.
Defense files motions to suppress evidence in trial for man accused in brutal family attack
Read full article: Defense files motions to suppress evidence in trial for man accused in brutal family attackAttorneys for a man accused of attacking his ex-wife and multiple children filed several motions to suppress evidence during a Friday hearing in a Bexar County courtroom.
Bonham Exchange says it has signed deal to remain open with reduced capacity as sprinklers installed
Read full article: Bonham Exchange says it has signed deal to remain open with reduced capacity as sprinklers installedBonham Exchange's attorney confirmed it signed an agreement with the city Thursday to remain open with reduced occupancy while it installs a required sprinkler system.
Bexar County constable loses battle to use controversial camera ticketing system
Read full article: Bexar County constable loses battle to use controversial camera ticketing systemA legal opinion handed down by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton this week makes it clear that Bexar County Constable Mark Vojvodich and his deputies can no longer use a portable camera system to issue speeding tickets.
ICE purchases East Side facility to hold immigrant detainees, agency confirms
Read full article: ICE purchases East Side facility to hold immigrant detainees, agency confirmsICE said in a statement obtained by KSAT that the facility wouldn’t be a warehouse but rather a “very well-structured” detention facility.
An East Side warehouse reportedly bought by ICE may hold detainees. Here’s a look at other Texas immigration facilities
Read full article: An East Side warehouse reportedly bought by ICE may hold detainees. Here’s a look at other Texas immigration facilitiesIn San Antonio, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reportedly acquired an East Side warehouse to hold immigrant detainees. The topic has the community wondering what this could potentially mean for their neighborhood and the city.
San Antonio City Council votes down MUD application, development agreement for Guajolote Ranch
Read full article: San Antonio City Council votes down MUD application, development agreement for Guajolote RanchSan Antonio City Council unanimously voted against approving a financial tool and subsequent development agreement Thursday for a controversial northwest Bexar County housing development.
Community rallies to safeguard stray cats months after kitten strangled at Southwest Side complex
Read full article: Community rallies to safeguard stray cats months after kitten strangled at Southwest Side complexAfter a kitten was strangled and killed at a Southwest Side apartment complex this past fall, neighbors there are now taking action.
Water expert challenges SAWS claims ahead of City Council vote on Guajolote Ranch
Read full article: Water expert challenges SAWS claims ahead of City Council vote on Guajolote RanchIn a letter sent to City Council ahead of Thursday’s vote, hydrogeologist Dr. Ronald Green argues the safeguards tied to the Guajolote Ranch project will not protect the Edwards Aquifer the way some officials say they will.
Reports of ICE facility purchase on East Side spark concern, questions among residents
Read full article: Reports of ICE facility purchase on East Side spark concern, questions among residentsA warehouse on the East Side is likely to become a new federal immigration facility, according to multiple local officials and reports, though federal authorities have not formally confirmed the purchase.
Advocate shares how to stay safe from road rage after 10-year-old girl shot on Northwest Side
Read full article: Advocate shares how to stay safe from road rage after 10-year-old girl shot on Northwest SideDean DeSoto has been trying to track road rage in San Antonio for years. He said one of the latest cases, involving a 10-year-old girl being shot, is a heartbreaking reminder of how dangerous the problem has become.
Local officials react to reported ICE purchase of East Side warehouse
Read full article: Local officials react to reported ICE purchase of East Side warehouseReports that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has acquired an East Side warehouse to hold detained immigrants had local Democrats burning up Tuesday, even as confirmation remained elusive.
Hunt receives $30K check to help community after catastrophic Fourth of July floods
Read full article: Hunt receives $30K check to help community after catastrophic Fourth of July floodsMore than two dozen people from around the community met Tuesday at the Hunt Volunteer Fire Department to share the news of a check presentation.
No San Antonio firefighters have died from cancer since 2023, marking huge shift
Read full article: No San Antonio firefighters have died from cancer since 2023, marking huge shiftIt is a statistic the San Antonio Fire Department is beyond proud to announce: no firefighter has died from cancer since 2023. It is a big decrease from the eight deaths reported from 2013 to 2023.
SAPD records show knife-related disturbance at NE Side apartment complex day before man’s stabbing arrest
Read full article: SAPD records show knife-related disturbance at NE Side apartment complex day before man’s stabbing arrestA man is accused of stabbing a 57-year-old woman outside a Northeast Side apartment complex Saturday, according to San Antonio police. Records show police were called the day before for a knife-related incident.
Report: Northeast Side school delayed calling 911 after learning of possible gun on campus
Read full article: Report: Northeast Side school delayed calling 911 after learning of possible gun on campusNew information obtained by KSAT shows staff at IDEA Public Schools’ Judson campus waited 20 minutes to call 911 after it received a report of someone with a gun on campus.
Students help prevent suicide in peers by joining Hope Squads on San Antonio campuses
Read full article: Students help prevent suicide in peers by joining Hope Squads on San Antonio campusesFor the first time, San Antonio schools are adopting groups of students called Hope Squads, trained to help their peers struggling with mental health.
‘Inhumane’: Family of Boulder terror attack suspect describes life in Dilley immigration detention facility
Read full article: ‘Inhumane’: Family of Boulder terror attack suspect describes life in Dilley immigration detention facilityThe family of the Boulder terror attack suspect believes their months-long detention at a facility in Dilley, Texas is political punishment and says the living conditions are “inhumane”, a family member told KSAT Investigates.
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.
Fire that killed West Side couple started near wood-burning stove, SAFD says
Read full article: Fire that killed West Side couple started near wood-burning stove, SAFD saysSan Antonio fire investigators are focusing on the area of a home near an indoor wood-burning stove as the source of a deadly fire.
Paralyzed veteran seeks justice as case against man accused of shooting him at West Side bar stalls
Read full article: Paralyzed veteran seeks justice as case against man accused of shooting him at West Side bar stallsFormer Marine Jimmy Friesenhahn said he remembers everything about the night he was shot while working as a security guard at a West Side sports bar.
People still clearing grocery shelves in San Antonio despite stores saying there is plenty of inventory
Read full article: People still clearing grocery shelves in San Antonio despite stores saying there is plenty of inventoryPeople are still rushing to grocery stores and clearing shelves of necessities, even though KSAT’s Weather Authority team has assured the community this weekend will not be an emergency situation like it was in 2021.
San Antonio City Council signal opposition to Guajolote Ranch MUD recommendation as February vote looms
Read full article: San Antonio City Council signal opposition to Guajolote Ranch MUD recommendation as February vote loomsCity of San Antonio officials have less than two weeks to decide whether to approve a key piece of a planned housing project in northwest Bexar County, which has long drawn community opposition.
North Side neighbors react after woman arrested for throwing boiling water on 2-year-old, teenager
Read full article: North Side neighbors react after woman arrested for throwing boiling water on 2-year-old, teenagerA 33-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday morning after San Antonio police say she threw boiling water on a 2-year-old and a 13-year-old boy, causing burn injuries.
Northwest Side neighbor asks for expedited traffic light installation at ‘Dead Man’s Curve’
Read full article: Northwest Side neighbor asks for expedited traffic light installation at ‘Dead Man’s Curve’Michelle Martinez contacted KSAT in 2021 after a series of crashes outside her community on the Northwest Side.
Bexar County helps family on verge of eviction after KSAT story
Read full article: Bexar County helps family on verge of eviction after KSAT storyTrey Meyer, a Bexar County father, was facing eviction on Jan 16. Just days after his story aired on KSAT, Meyer is no longer facing eviction and county renters are one step closer to housing stability assistance.
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.
Teen siblings open up about their bariatric surgeries at CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital
Read full article: Teen siblings open up about their bariatric surgeries at CHRISTUS Children’s HospitalThree years ago, KSAT went to CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital to report on its brand-new children’s bariatric surgery program. Now, two teens are opening up about how the surgeries have changed their lives.
Trial date for man accused in brutal family attack could be set soon as Brad Simpson’s case sees delay
Read full article: Trial date for man accused in brutal family attack could be set soon as Brad Simpson’s case sees delayA trial date could be set soon in the case of a man accused of attacking his ex-wife and multiple children due to a delay in another high-profile murder case.
Bexar County expedites financial assistance for family at risk of eviction after KSAT report, Judge says
Read full article: Bexar County expedites financial assistance for family at risk of eviction after KSAT report, Judge saysFinancial assistance is being provided to a far West Side resident whose family was at risk of eviction after county leadership saw his story on KSAT’s website.
Emotional plea for justice as family of Amazon worker fatally shot seeks answers
Read full article: Emotional plea for justice as family of Amazon worker fatally shot seeks answersThe brother of an Amazon worker fatally shot last weekend was emotional in a news conference on Friday as a Gamez Law Firm spokesperson stressed workplace safety.
San Antonio Planning Commission votes against MUD recommendation for Guajolote Ranch project
Read full article: San Antonio Planning Commission votes against MUD recommendation for Guajolote Ranch projectA majority of San Antonio planning commissioners voted against recommending a financing model application for the proposed Guajolote Ranch project.
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.
Family hosts birthday vigil for street pastor killed in 2021 stabbing
Read full article: Family hosts birthday vigil for street pastor killed in 2021 stabbingAfter five years of living without her son, a San Antonio mother is still desperate for answers going into what would have been his 27th birthday.
Guajolote Ranch project opponents to gather at San Antonio Planning Commission hearing
Read full article: Guajolote Ranch project opponents to gather at San Antonio Planning Commission hearingOpponents of the Guajolote Ranch project are expected to gather at a San Antonio Planning Commission hearing on Friday.
Safety improvements coming to Southwest Side crosswalk after KSAT highlights blind homeowner’s concerns
Read full article: Safety improvements coming to Southwest Side crosswalk after KSAT highlights blind homeowner’s concernsA complaint from a homeowner who is blind, followed by KSAT reaching out, prompted action from her city councilmember.
Federal mental health funding restored for programs in San Antonio, across US after abrupt reversal
Read full article: Federal mental health funding restored for programs in San Antonio, across US after abrupt reversalFederal funding for mental health and addiction services will continue after a sudden reversal by the Trump administration — ending a brief but alarming period of uncertainty for nonprofits across the country, including in San Antonio.
San Antonio mother writes memoir after helping son through cancer, conquering her own diagnosis
Read full article: San Antonio mother writes memoir after helping son through cancer, conquering her own diagnosisDebi Nieto has graced many KSAT stories focused on her inspirational journey and now she has officially written a book.
Construction blocks San Antonio woman’s accessible exit; KSAT helps secure city action for resolution
Read full article: Construction blocks San Antonio woman’s accessible exit; KSAT helps secure city action for resolutionMary Lou Aguirre has called one North San Antonio street home for more than 40 years, but she said recent construction on Capitol Avenue made her feel trapped.
There are not enough mental health workers in Texas. What is the state doing about it?
Read full article: There are not enough mental health workers in Texas. What is the state doing about it?Families and experts tell KSAT, the biggest core issue when it comes to kids mental health is that there are not enough mental health workers. That's especially true in psychiatric hospitals.
NEISD delays decision on cellphone policy changes amid state investigation, seeks dialogue with TEA
Read full article: NEISD delays decision on cellphone policy changes amid state investigation, seeks dialogue with TEAA major change could be coming for Northeast Independent School District students and their cellphones, but it hasn’t happened yet.
SAISD weighs closure of Carvajal Elementary amid declining enrollment
Read full article: SAISD weighs closure of Carvajal Elementary amid declining enrollmentThe future of Carvajal Elementary School remains uncertain as San Antonio Independent School District trustees weighed a proposal to close the campus, a move that parents say would disrupt daily routines and force families to adapt to new schools next school year.
Funding to end for licensed therapists in Bexar County public schools
Read full article: Funding to end for licensed therapists in Bexar County public schoolsContracts for four Bexar County public school districts to connect students with licensed mental health counselors are set to expire at the end of 2026.
Residents concerned over Guajolote Ranch plans, say it could increase Scenic Loop traffic sixfold
Read full article: Residents concerned over Guajolote Ranch plans, say it could increase Scenic Loop traffic sixfoldNewly-released plans show commercial developments that could dramatically increase traffic in the Scenic Loop area.
Tenants describe Universal City apartment as ‘inhabitable,’ say there’s no heat, hot water
Read full article: Tenants describe Universal City apartment as ‘inhabitable,’ say there’s no heat, hot waterTennants told KSAT that they have had no heat, hot water, or the ability to use their gas appliances since a Dec. 7 fire.