Best of What’s Up South Texas for 2021 So many stories were featured in 2021, but we have more to tell so send in your stories for 2022
South Texas – From a Hip Hop majorette dancer to a Bexar County Deputy luchador fighting at night, What Up South Texas exploded with fun in 2021.
Check out some of the most memorable moments by clicking on the links below:
Will Oliver , the musician who makes guitar pics out of recycled woodEzra Reagan , the skateboarder who cleans roadways along his routesSofia Ramirez , a girl who won a state competition raising awareness about Texas aquifersLee Edwards , the CEO of New Day New Way Non-profit OrganizationAna Bustamante , who started the first and only conjunto band in a San Antonio High SchoolRoger Musquiz , a Bexar County Deputy by day, but a luchador fighter by nightJulio Cavazos , a PAL SAPD officer who gives back in memory of his fallen partnerCasper Rawls , an avid walker who inspires his neighborhood dailyJohn Estrada , a former Bexar County Deputy and single father with a musical bond with his daughterChristine Mayer , CEO of Blue Heron, a outpatient recovery program for those battling addictionCypress Rabke , a talented artist who draws intricate details small art piecesDaniel Cano , an Air Force veteran who buys properties and houses homeless veteransFor more stories featured on What’s Up South Texas, click on the What’s Up South Texas tab.
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Japhanie Gray is an anchor on Good Morning San Antonio and Good Morning San Antonio at 9 a.m. The award-winning journalist rejoined KSAT in August 2024 after previously working as a reporter on KSAT's Nightbeat from 2018 to 2021. She also highlights extraordinary stories in her series, What's Up South Texas.
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