Time for a tablet upgrade? You don’t have to spend a lotIf it's time for a tablet upgrade, Consumer Reports offers recommendations for low and high budgets.
Beware of surprise fees when booking a vacation rentalBefore you book your summer vacation, a Houston woman shares what happened to her when she booked a cabin for her family. She says she was surprised by more than $1200 in fees.
To save on groceries, start with a planAs the price of groceries continues to creep up, it's pays to plan meals and spending.
Online pharmacies ease pain of pricey prescriptionsA growing number of online pharmacies offer big savings on many prescription drugs.
Desperate parents turn to social media to find infant formulaDesperate to find formula to feed their babies, parents are turning to social media and finding both generosity and greed.
Gas as high as $4.19 a gallon as prices surge in San AntonioDrivers are paying near record prices to fill up their tanks as gas jumps 21 cents in just one week.
These tools can help parents limit, control kids’ screen timeNew, free tools from tech companies can help parents monitor and control their kids' screen time and the content they access.
Intuit to pay half-million Texans cash over ‘free’ TurboTaxNearly a half-million Texans will be getting a check from Intuit after the company settled a multi-million dollar lawsuit involving TurboTax's free filing service.
How to have a healthier Cinco de MayoCinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate Mexican culture with plenty of food and drink. But before you start the party, there are some ways to spice things up the healthy way.
Do hybrid cars make sense as gas prices remain high?As gasoline prices remain high, is now the time to consider a hybrid vehicle? Consumer Reports crunched the numbers to see whether fuel savings justifies higher up-front costs.
Looking for a deal? These products are on deep discount in MayAs spring weather heats up, so do the Mother's Day and Memorial Day sales. Consumer Reports found some of its top-tested products deeply discounted this month.
Far West Side restaurant narrowly avoids failing inspection after employees handled cell phones then masaGrand Tequila Restaurant & Cantina, located in the 8700 block of State Hwy. 151, received a score of 70, one point away from failing.
12 On Your Side: $5 Dinner Mom offers ways to save money on groceries"12 On Your Side" is KSAT's weekly consumer round-up dedicated to providing the information that can better your life, written by award-winning journalist and KSAT consumer reporter Marilyn Moritz.
How to manage beefed-up meat pricesAs meat prices take a bigger bite out of family grocery budgets, The $5 Dinner Mom Erin Chase, says it pays to tweak your recipes to stretch the protein and your dollars.
Sparse infant formula shelves stressing momsTwo months after a big infant formula recall, stressed parents are still scrambling to feed their babies. A San Antonio pediatrician advises parents to be flexible and careful.
What happens to junk dumped along San Antonio roads? KSAT ExplainsA KSAT Explains viewer wanted to know why San Antonio has so much trash dumped along roads. It turns out it’s a tricky question to answer.
Do you have right to repair your own cellphone?Broken cellphone? Repairing it yourself may be more difficult than you think. Now, the right-to-repair movement is gaining traction.
Far West Side bar cited after kitchen was operating without a proper licenseA downtown restaurant was written up last month after a city health inspector uncovered a dusty fan inside a refrigerator.
Earth Day: Simple changes at home can help the planetOn this Earth Day, there are some simple things you can do at home that can help the environment and reduce waste.
12 On Your Side: Save on emergency prep supplies, child car seat upgrade, home prices surge"12 On Your Side" is KSAT's weekly consumer round-up dedicated to providing the information that can better your life, written by award-winning journalist and KSAT consumer reporter Marilyn Moritz.
‘He just got really sick’: Texas mom says infant died after consuming formula that was later recalledA Rio Grande Valley mother claims her infant son died from a bacterial infection after consuming powdered infant formula that was later recalled.
Mosquitoes bugging you? These insect repellents tested bestConsumer Reports put 50 insect repellents to the test to see which can protect you from pesky and disease-spreading mosquitoes and ticks.
Pump patrol: Are gas credit cards, club memberships worth it?Even though gas prices have dropped, they're still making a fill-up pretty pricey. So, is it worth it to get a credit card for gas or join a warehouse club to help you stretch your gas dollar.
Downtown restaurant cited for dusty fridge, food storage issuesA downtown restaurant was written up last month after a city health inspector uncovered a dusty fan inside a refrigerator.
Recall Roundup: GE refrigerators, dollar store glue guns among pulled productsCertain GE refrigerators and more than a million dollar store glue guns are among products recalled for safety reasons.
San Antonio home prices surge in competitive marketPeople hunting for a house are finding hot competition, limited inventory and surging prices.
Wearable tech goes to the dogs (and cats)It's nerve-wracking when your pet runs off, even if it's for a brief time. So, Consumer Reports tested high-tech pet trackers to see how easy they are to use and how well they work.
Here’s how to DIY protest your property appraisalIf your 2022 property appraisal is a jaw-dropper that you just don't agree with, you can appeal it. Here's the process if you choose to do it yourself.
‘Green fuzzy build up’ forces re-inspection at SW Side taco placeA taco place on the Southwest Side was ordered to go through a re-inspection last month after a “green fuzzy build up” on a towel had transferred to a restaurant cutting board.
Bexar County property appraisals released, and they’re through the roofMany Bexar County homeowners are in for a shocker when they open their new property appraisal.
12 On Your Side: Property appraisals, recalls and saving on emergency preps"12 On Your Side" is KSAT's weekly consumer round-up dedicated to providing the information that can better your life, written by award-winning journalist and KSAT consumer reporter Marilyn Moritz.
Must-have cutting board & knife sharpeners for your kitchenIf your cutting boards and kitchen knives have seen better days, listen up! Consumer Reports’ latest tests reveal some affordable upgrades to make meal prep and cleanup fast and easy.
Recall roundup: Disney-branded hand sanitizers, Suave antiperspirants, smoke alarms & rattles recalledCertain Disney-branded hand sanitizers and Suave aerosol deodorants are recalled because of the presence of carcinogenic chemicals.
Phone storage full? Here’s how to free up spaceThere are some quick and easy steps to free up storage on your phone without sacrificing your data. It all starts with a bit of detective work.
Potholes remain a ‘menace’ to San Antonio drivers, but here’s what you can doThe city of San Antonio is reminding residents to call 311 when they see a pothole on the street.
Hand washing issues push North Side restaurant to low health scoreA cafe on the city’s North Side was cited last month after an employee was seen handling raw meat before proceeding to the grill without washing her hands.
Need a new grill or mower? April is a good time to buyIf you need a new grill or mower, April is a good time to buy some of Consumer Reports' top-tested products.
Sticker shock: Bexar County home appraisals up nearly 28%Homeowners in Bexar County can expect sticker shock when they receive notice of their new property appraisals. Values are up nearly 28 percent.
Homes in these school districts saw the biggest price increases in the last yearThe increases are being felt across the county, but the more affordable areas saw the largest increases as far as percentages.
These San Antonio restaurants, businesses got perfect scores during health inspections in 2022Looking for San Antonio restaurants with perfect health inspections? Check this database that updates each month.
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ still in many food wrappers, new tests findNew testing by Consumer Reports found PFAS, toxic chemical substances, are still in many fast food and takeout food wrappers, bowls and plates.
How reliable are at-home medical test kits?There are at-home test kits for everything from Covid-19 to hormone levels to high blood pressure. But, before you start swabbing, Consumer Reports says there are some to be wary of.
Recall roundup: Popular pancake mix, moisturizing lotion pulled for safetyPopular products you may have in your pantry or bathroom cabinet have been recalled.
How are rising gas prices affecting your life? Take our 10-question surveyWe want to know how are dealing with the high price of gas
How to trim your TV-watching costsStaying home more means many of us added more streaming services for entertainment. Those charges can add up, so Consumer Reports offers some ways to trim expenses.
12 On Your Side: SA’s new grocer, stretching your gas dollars, helping Ukraine"12 On Your Side" is KSAT's weekly consumer round-up dedicated to providing the information that can better your life, written by award-winning journalist and KSAT consumer reporter Marilyn Moritz.
Record $4 gas siphoning small businesses’ profits$4 a gallon of gas is the latest whammy to hit small businesses where it hurts - the bottom line.
Want to help Ukraine people? Here’s how to donate wiselyIf you want to donate to help the people of war-ravaged Ukraine, charity watchdogs say look for proven track records, geographic accessibility and transparency.
Kroger bringing grocery delivery, robots to San Antonio areaKroger is returning to the San Antonio market after nearly 30 years by launching a delivery service complete with robots.
Gas prices are soaring. Here’s how to stretch your gallon and dollar.As gas prices soar and siphon drivers' wallets, there are some actions that can maximize fuel economy and save you money.