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How 'Kristi Waters' was born

Published: June 12, 2026 at 10:50 AM

Kristi Waters is San Antonio's most popular and beloved drag queen-- known for her outrageously hilarious hosting skills at local shows. But did you know how the queen was born? Ernie Zuniga sat down with Kristi to talk all things Pride, building a career in drag and battling cancer. Watch the full story tonight on KSAT or on ksat.com and the KSAT YouTube page.

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