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If it's time for a tablet upgrade, Consumer Reports offers recommendations for low and high budgets.

Before 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.

As the price of groceries continues to creep up, it's pays to plan meals and spending.

A growing number of online pharmacies offer big savings on many prescription drugs.

Desperate to find formula to feed their babies, parents are turning to social media and finding both generosity and greed.

Drivers are paying near record prices to fill up their tanks as gas jumps 21 cents in just one week.

New, free tools from tech companies can help parents monitor and control their kids' screen time and the content they access.

Nearly 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.

Cinco 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.

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.

As 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.

Grand 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" 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.

As 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.

Two 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.

A 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.

Broken cellphone? Repairing it yourself may be more difficult than you think. Now, the right-to-repair movement is gaining traction.

A downtown restaurant was written up last month after a city health inspector uncovered a dusty fan inside a refrigerator.

On 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" 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.

A Rio Grande Valley mother claims her infant son died from a bacterial infection after consuming powdered infant formula that was later recalled.

Consumer Reports put 50 insect repellents to the test to see which can protect you from pesky and disease-spreading mosquitoes and ticks.

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.

A downtown restaurant was written up last month after a city health inspector uncovered a dusty fan inside a refrigerator.

Certain GE refrigerators and more than a million dollar store glue guns are among products recalled for safety reasons.

People hunting for a house are finding hot competition, limited inventory and surging prices.

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.

If 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.

A 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.

Many Bexar County homeowners are in for a shocker when they open their new property appraisal.

"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.

If 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.

Certain Disney-branded hand sanitizers and Suave aerosol deodorants are recalled because of the presence of carcinogenic chemicals.

There 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.

The city of San Antonio is reminding residents to call 311 when they see a pothole on the street.

A 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.

If you need a new grill or mower, April is a good time to buy some of Consumer Reports' top-tested products.

Homeowners in Bexar County can expect sticker shock when they receive notice of their new property appraisals. Values are up nearly 28 percent.

The increases are being felt across the county, but the more affordable areas saw the largest increases as far as percentages.

Looking for San Antonio restaurants with perfect health inspections? Check this database that updates each month.

New testing by Consumer Reports found PFAS, toxic chemical substances, are still in many fast food and takeout food wrappers, bowls and plates.

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.

Popular products you may have in your pantry or bathroom cabinet have been recalled.

We want to know how are dealing with the high price of gas

Staying 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" 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.

$4 a gallon of gas is the latest whammy to hit small businesses where it hurts - the bottom line.

If 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 is returning to the San Antonio market after nearly 30 years by launching a delivery service complete with robots.

As gas prices soar and siphon drivers' wallets, there are some actions that can maximize fuel economy and save you money.