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KSAT Explains: Mexicoās lack of adherence to decades-old treaty leaves Rio Grande Valley farmers in peril
Read full article: KSAT Explains: Mexicoās lack of adherence to decades-old treaty leaves Rio Grande Valley farmers in perilA 1944 water-sharing treaty between the United States and Mexico is back in the spotlight and Rio Grande Valley farms are hanging in the balance.
How did homecoming mums become a big Texas tradition? KSAT Explains
Read full article: How did homecoming mums become a big Texas tradition? KSAT ExplainsAt their root, homecoming mums may just be a big ol' metaphor for the oh-so-big reputation of Texas. At least thatās what one mum historian believes.
San Antonio and... jazz? The city has a love & lineage of jazz greats. KSAT Explains.
Read full article: San Antonio and... jazz? The city has a love & lineage of jazz greats. KSAT Explains.When you think of music that āfitsā San Antonio, you might think Tejano, country or even the love of metal in the Alamo City. Perhaps not jazz.
How are TV shows and movies shot in SA? KSAT Explains
Read full article: How are TV shows and movies shot in SA? KSAT ExplainsThe filming of 1923, the spinoff of the hit show Yellowstone, downtown will have some onlookers craning to get a glimpse of any stars who might be on the temporary San Antonio set. For locals in the film industry, this project is an opportunity.
The (sometimes haunted) stories behind local historic hotels: KSAT Explains
Read full article: The (sometimes haunted) stories behind local historic hotels: KSAT ExplainsFrom tales of Little Jimmy and the Lavender Lady to presidential bullet holes in a bar, these are the stories behind some of San Antonioās most historic hotels.
Why is there fecal bacteria off the Texas Coast? KSAT Explains
Read full article: Why is there fecal bacteria off the Texas Coast? KSAT ExplainsThe Texas General Land Office monitors fecal bacteria levels along Texas coastal waterways. Our KSAT Explains team went to Galveston to see the water sample collection and testing firsthand.
What are forever chemicals? KSAT Explains
Read full article: What are forever chemicals? KSAT ExplainsThe term āforever chemicalsā refers to a class of thousands of chemicals that have been around nearly a century but are now raising serious concerns about their impact on human health, prompting new nationwide restrictions and heightened awareness.
āRain Rockā counted on to help keep NIOSA dry for 50+ years
Read full article: āRain Rockā counted on to help keep NIOSA dry for 50+ yearsThere are many Fiesta traditions, from swapping medals to staking a claim on a spot to see the Battle of Flowers Parade, but using the Rain Rock to keep a Night in Old San Antonio dry might be the most eyebrow-raising to people who donāt know the reason why.
Understanding health insurance terms: KSAT Explains
Read full article: Understanding health insurance terms: KSAT ExplainsAs if picking a plan wasnāt tough enough, you first have to decipher a long list of terms when it comes to health insurance coverage. The KSAT Explains Team put together a glossary to make that tedious task a little easier.
How do primary elections work? KSAT Explains
Read full article: How do primary elections work? KSAT ExplainsPolitics dominates just about everything these days, so it may seem like weāre always in campaign season. But there are many more moving parts when itās a presidential election year. KSAT Explains.
KSAT Explains: Should we be concerned about increase in earthquakes in South Texas?
Read full article: KSAT Explains: Should we be concerned about increase in earthquakes in South Texas?Earthquakes have increased exponentially in the last decade over the Eagle Ford Shale. What role does hydraulic fracturing play in the seismic activity and could San Antonio ever see a large earthquake?
Brackenridge, Stinson, Tejeda and more. Who were the people behind San Antonio Namesakes? Part II: KSAT Explains
Read full article: Brackenridge, Stinson, Tejeda and more. Who were the people behind San Antonio Namesakes? Part II: KSAT ExplainsThe KSAT Explains team first began telling the stories of the people behind several San Antonio namesakes in August of 2023. We knew many more names were worth covering, so this is round two.
KSAT Explains: San Antonioās air quality issues may soon cost us all. But is it fixable?
Read full article: KSAT Explains: San Antonioās air quality issues may soon cost us all. But is it fixable?Air quality in San Antonio has slowly deteriorated as our population grows. What can be done about it and what's ahead?
How are Texas public schools funded? And whatās ārecaptureā? KSAT Explains
Read full article: How are Texas public schools funded? And whatās ārecaptureā? KSAT ExplainsAfter nearly nine months of questions about whether state lawmakers would move forward on a so-called school voucher plan, the KSAT Explains team decided to look at how public schools in Texas are funded.
What is the history of Israel and Gaza? KSAT Explains
Read full article: What is the history of Israel and Gaza? KSAT ExplainsThousands of years of history are hard to sum up in one article on the internet, but here, the KSAT Explains team is breaking down some of the key conflicts that have transpired involving Israel, Gaza and its surrounding areas since Israel gained its independence in 1948.
How does the criminal justice system work? KSAT Explains
Read full article: How does the criminal justice system work? KSAT ExplainsRecent tensions between the San Antonio Police Department and the Bexar County District Attorneyās Office sparked by the shooting of six SAPD officers within a two-week span while in pursuit of suspects triggered this KSAT Explains.
Whatās the plan for the San Antonio airport? KSAT Explains
Read full article: Whatās the plan for the San Antonio airport? KSAT ExplainsA third terminal is planned for San Antonio International Airport. It will have capacity for 17 more gates and will be situated next to the existing Terminal B on the northwest end of the airportās current footprint.
Are traffic lights timed? KSAT Explains
Read full article: Are traffic lights timed? KSAT ExplainsNo matter where youāre from or where youāre going, every driver deals with traffic lights. And itās perhaps the biggest complaint? KSAT Explains traffic lights, how they are timed, and who controls them.
Why is South Central Texasā geography so unique? KSAT Explains
Read full article: Why is South Central Texasā geography so unique? KSAT ExplainsSan Antonio sits at the crossroads of several different geographical regions, with the Balcones Escarpment being a main player in why South-Central Texas is the way it is.
How are school bond projects paid for? KSAT Explains
Read full article: How are school bond projects paid for? KSAT ExplainsA handful of school bond proposals are often on the ballot each time local elections are held. Typically, theyāre not the contests that get a lot of attention during campaign season, but theyāre not insignificant races by any means. KSAT Explains.
What is Chat GPT? KSAT Explains how it works and its ethical dilemmas
Read full article: What is Chat GPT? KSAT Explains how it works and its ethical dilemmasChat GPT is the latest tech innovation blowing peopleās minds while simultaneously raising questions about ethics, critical thinking and originality. In this episode, KSAT Explains how it works and its ethical dilemmas.
KSAT Explains: The best of āhow did THAT town get its name?ā
Read full article: KSAT Explains: The best of āhow did THAT town get its name?āWe've visited numerous towns across South Texas and the Hill Country over the last decade to discover how they got their name. Here are some of the highlights from those stories.
Whatās changed since February 2021 to prevent another power grid failure? KSAT Explains
Read full article: Whatās changed since February 2021 to prevent another power grid failure? KSAT ExplainsAfter the snow and ice of February 2021 had melted and power and water service finally returned, catastrophe turned to criticism. Lawmakers and power providers have since gone to work in hopes that it doesn't happen again.
How did the East Side become the heart of the local African American community? KSAT Explains
Read full article: How did the East Side become the heart of the local African American community? KSAT ExplainsSegregation led to African Americans forming communities east of the San Antonio River. In this KSAT Explains, we explore how the city's East Side came to be.
What is CBD? And whatās the deal with Delta 8? KSAT Explains
Read full article: What is CBD? And whatās the deal with Delta 8? KSAT ExplainsThereās marijuana. Then thereās hemp. One is legal, one is not. But understanding why and whatās in each substance is a little hazier than that. KSAT Explains.
What is School Choice in Texas? KSAT Explains
Read full article: What is School Choice in Texas? KSAT ExplainsTexas has had public school choice for decades, and the number of options is exploding. But some lawmakers are still trying to create private school choice options, while others are pushing against it.
Are there misconceptions about the Latino Vote? KSAT Explains
Read full article: Are there misconceptions about the Latino Vote? KSAT ExplainsEvery election season, the Latino vote is a term that is discussed, but what does that mean? Is the Latino vote a sleeping giant? In this episode of KSAT Explains, we compare the āred and blueā of Latino politics, break down common misconceptions, and discuss the emerging wave of more Latinos making their voices heard.
Why does the city plan to remove or relocate 77 trees in Brackenridge Park? KSAT Explains
Read full article: Why does the city plan to remove or relocate 77 trees in Brackenridge Park? KSAT ExplainsSome structures in the park date back to the 1700s but initial plans for restoration have been controversial
What is 5G and how does it work? KSAT Explains
Read full article: What is 5G and how does it work? KSAT ExplainsIn this KSAT Explains, we breakdown what 5G means, what regulations are in place for the devices to be installed and what doctors are saying about the potential health risks associated with the technology.
How does the Medical Examinerās Office ID an unidentified body? KSAT Explains
Read full article: How does the Medical Examinerās Office ID an unidentified body? KSAT ExplainsDeath is a topic hardly anyone enjoys discussing, but itās a harsh reality that none of us can escape. For this KSAT Explains, our crew got a rare behind-the-scenes look into the Bexar County Medical Examinerās Office to find out what happens when a body comes in with no trace of who they are.
See Something, Say Something. But to who? KSAT Explains
Read full article: See Something, Say Something. But to who? KSAT ExplainsYou're told to speak up to prevent acts of violence. Alert someone when something seems... off. But if nothing illegal has happened- yet-who handles that information? And how?
What laws did Texas pass to make schools safer after the Santa Fe massacre? KSAT Explains
Read full article: What laws did Texas pass to make schools safer after the Santa Fe massacre? KSAT ExplainsMore than a dozen laws were passed in 2019 focused on school safety after the Santa Fe school shooting. KSAT Explains what is in those laws and what other measures state officials have taken since the laws were enacted.
How can a gun be removed from someone deemed to be a threat? KSAT Explains
Read full article: How can a gun be removed from someone deemed to be a threat? KSAT ExplainsSome Texas lawmakers who oppose red flag laws have argued that we already have laws that can force someone to give up their guns, so why do we need more, and is that accurate? KSAT Explains.
How do solar panels work and are they worth the investment? KSAT Explains
Read full article: How do solar panels work and are they worth the investment? KSAT ExplainsThere is no shortage of sun during a south Texas summer, so why donāt we harness that energy to power our homes and businesses? The good news is, we are.
KSAT Explains: The Story of Charles Clifton Andrews, Jr.
Read full article: KSAT Explains: The Story of Charles Clifton Andrews, Jr.In this episode of KSAT Explains, Charles Clifton Andrews, Jr. shares his recollections as part of the History Harvest with the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum
KSAT Explains honored as Best Local TV News Magazine by The Alliance for Women in Media
Read full article: KSAT Explains honored as Best Local TV News Magazine by The Alliance for Women in MediaSan Antonio's first in-depth local streaming program has been honored with a national award recognizing the work of KSAT's talented team of journalists.
What type of animal research is happening in San Antonio? KSAT Explains
Read full article: What type of animal research is happening in San Antonio? KSAT ExplainsThe Southwest National Primate Research Center, part of the Texas Biomed campus on the West Side, is home to the largest captive baboon colony in the world.
How does the Edwards Aquifer work & why is it so heavily regulated? KSAT Explains
Read full article: How does the Edwards Aquifer work & why is it so heavily regulated? KSAT ExplainsThe aquifer is the primary source of water for millions of us around South Central Texas and the Hill Country. Its health and future affects us all.
Whatās the state of esports in San Antonio? KSAT Explains
Read full article: Whatās the state of esports in San Antonio? KSAT ExplainsIn this episode, weāre taking a look at what San Antonio is doing to become a big player in this new arena, and the benefits this sport can offer student athletes, professional players and the San Antonio community as a whole.
How did a little-known provision in federal law upend the immigration system? KSAT Explains
Read full article: How did a little-known provision in federal law upend the immigration system? KSAT ExplainsWe dive into the difference in how the U.S. handles asylum seekers versus those who cross the border illegally and try to go undetected.
From San Antonioās taco scene to 1604 expansion, what we learned on KSAT Explains this season
Read full article: From San Antonioās taco scene to 1604 expansion, what we learned on KSAT Explains this seasonIn the latest season of KSAT Explains, the team explored topics ranging from homeless encampments to highway expansion and more.
What you need to know about protective orders in Bexar County: KSAT Explains
Read full article: What you need to know about protective orders in Bexar County: KSAT ExplainsThe KSAT Explains team breaks down what you need to know about protective orders and shares the incredible stories of two domestic violence survivors.
KSAT Explains: The ongoing fight to preserve Los Courts
Read full article: KSAT Explains: The ongoing fight to preserve Los CourtsOne year since KSAT Explains first covered Los Courts, we make a return to dive into what's changed, what hasn't and how it's affecting the residents who call Alazan Courts home.
āThe feeling of the threat lasted for a long timeā: 20 years after 9/11
Read full article: āThe feeling of the threat lasted for a long timeā: 20 years after 9/11To commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, we hear from local first responders, veterans and educators about what's changed in the last two decades.
Zimbabwe native experiencing homelessness in San Antonio connects with family after years away
Read full article: Zimbabwe native experiencing homelessness in San Antonio connects with family after years awayChristian Assistance Ministry is working to help Neville get back to Zimbabwe to be with his family.
KSAT Explains: The growing visibility of homeless encampments, debate over how to compassionately handle them
Read full article: KSAT Explains: The growing visibility of homeless encampments, debate over how to compassionately handle themIn this episode of KSAT Explains, we took a closer look at the debate over encampments by talking to people experiencing homelessness and those fighting every day to help them change that.
Growing up in foster care: āYou want to be normal and you canāt,ā San Antonio woman says
Read full article: Growing up in foster care: āYou want to be normal and you canāt,ā San Antonio woman saysHundreds of displaced children in Texas have fallen through the cracks of the foster care system, but there are local organizations working to make sure some of those children have a safety net as they age out.
KSAT Explains: Family Tapestry, CPS and the broken foster care system in Texas
Read full article: KSAT Explains: Family Tapestry, CPS and the broken foster care system in TexasThis episode examines how a state foster care system with 15,000 children is supposed to work, the ways itās currently failing and what you can do to help.
4 things weāve learned since Februaryās deadly winter storm
Read full article: 4 things weāve learned since Februaryās deadly winter stormItās been six months since the deadly February winter storm left millions across the state without power for days, and many questions about what went wrong remain unanswered. The KSAT Explains team and the Defenders have been closely following the fallout of the storm. We take a look at four things we've learned so far.