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WATCH: Buses transporting migrant children from Rio Grande Valley arrive at Freeman Coliseum Expo Halls

SAN ANTONIO – Buses carrying migrant children who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border without an adult family member are arriving at the Freeman Coliseum Expo Halls. Bexar County leaders entered a deal with the federal government to provide temporary shelter at Freeman Coliseum. The children are arriving from the Rio Grande Valley. Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff spoke about the agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) during a press conference at the county courthouse on Friday afternoon. As many as 2,400 unaccompanied migrant children will be housed at the expo halls at Freeman Coliseum starting next week, Wolff said.

JBSA-Lackland, Fort Bliss will be used to house unaccompanied migrant children, Pentagon says

SAN ANTONIO – The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland would be used to house unaccompanied migrant children. In a statement, John Kirby, the Pentagon’s press secretary, confirmed that the Department of Defense approved the request for JBSA-Lackland to be used. On Tuesday, Kirby hinted at the possibility of JBSA-Lackland and Fort Bliss being used in that capacity. “DoD will provide HHS officials access to these locations immediately to begin initial actions to prepare for receiving unaccompanied migrant children as soon as preparations are complete,” Kirby said. Also on KSAT:JBSA-Lackland asked to house unaccompanied migrant minors, Pentagon saysAdFreeman Coliseum may house migrant children if agreement is reached with federal government, Bexar County judge saysBiden taps VP Harris to lead response to border challenges

What we now know about the impact of COVID-19 on those under 18-years-old

SAN ANTONIO – KSAT Producer Priscilla Carraman successfully avoided getting COVID-19 for a year, but then the February storm hit and her family was forced to seek shelter with family members. Just days later, she received bad news from one of those family members — they had tested positive for COVID-19. “Sure enough, within the next three days, my husband, myself and my two-month-old all tested positive,” Carraman said. Carraman’s 11-year-old daughter never tested positive for the virus. Pediatrician Seth Kaplan, president of the Texas Pediatric Society, said there’s still a lot unknown about why COVID-19 impacts children differently.

Here’s how to get a conversation started and talk to your children about diversity

For many parents, race, class, and social identity are tough topics to address with young kids. Here are some ways parents can and researchers say should get the conversation started. When you ask about his family, Rory says he acts most like his mom, Kate, a theater director. But 60 percent rarely discuss race or ethnicity or social class, even though kids notice differences at a very early age. Contributors to this news report include: Cyndy McGrath, Executive Producer and Field Producer; and Roque Correa, Editor.

Study shows racial disparities among food insecure families

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Before the COVID-19 pandemic, 11 million children lived in food insecure homes, meaning there was not enough food, or the right kind of food, to live a healthy lifestyle. Now a study reveals one factor may increase a household’s risk of being food insufficient. In fact, one in five black and Latino households with children are food insufficient. In the summer of 2020, about one in seven Black and Latino workers were unemployed compared to one in 10 white workers. Latino and Black households were also more likely to have no access to healthcare, fewer savings assets, and faced housing hardships.

San Antonio couple observes National Adoption Month in a big way

“Then, we found out there were four other siblings,” Jamie Hejduk said. Heather Hejduk said she thought their caseworker was joking when she asked the couple if they wanted all six. To add six children to four of their own was a family decision, Heather Hejduk’s husband said. “They just fit in our family,” Heather Hejduk said. “Little did she know her little sister wasn’t born till she was 16, and she didn’t meet her until last year,” Heather Heyduk said.

Ready to Learn: It’s more than ABC’s!

Knowing letters and numbers is certainly a good start, but social scientists say preparing a child for school requires more. There are simple steps you can take to ensure your child is healthy and ready to learn. It means to have social skills so that you can share and take turns,” explained Moore. Ensure they are taking turns and sharing with siblings. Produced by Child Trends News Service in partnership with Ivanhoe Broadcast News and funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation

Hospitals see more pediatric COVID-19 cases, prepare for possible fall wave

SAN ANTONIO Experts say there are still many unknowns about how COVID-19 affects children, which means theres much more to learn about how the virus affects kids. The increase of cases in the hospital lines up with what the Metropolitan Health District says about the rise in cases. To date, more than 3,000 children have tested positive for the virus, and there are more than 760 active cases currently. There have been no deaths reported at Methodist Childrens Hospital, and there is one COVID-19 patient currently being treated. The other thing that really scares us is when other viral illnesses come into effect, like influenza and (respiratory syncytial virus), DeYoung said.

All your favorite children’s books, reimagined for the age of coronavirus

(Illustrations used with permission from Stefanie Trilling)Inspiration: "Dragons Love Tacos" (Illustrations used with permission from Stefanie Trilling)Inspiration: "What Do People Do All Day?" (Illustrations used with permission from Stefanie Trilling)Inspiration: "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" (Illustrations used with permission from Stefanie Trilling)"From there to here,and here to there,latex gloves are everywhere." (Illustrations used with permission from Stefanie Trilling)Inspiration: "Everyone Poops" (Illustrations used with permission from Stefanie Trilling)Inspiration: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" (Illustrations used with permission from Stefanie Trilling)Inspiration: "Go, Dog. (Illustrations used with permission from Stefanie Trilling)Inspiration: "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" (Illustrations used with permission from Stefanie Trilling)Inspiration: The "Olivia" series (Illustrations used with permission from Stefanie Trilling)Inspiration: "Miss Nelson is Missing!" (Illustrations used with permission from Stefanie Trilling)Inspiration: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (Illustrations used with permission from Stefanie Trilling)Inspiration: "Madeline" (Illustrations used with permission from Stefanie Trilling)Who doesn't love the "Pete the Cat" books?

KSAT Community hosts Wishlist Wednesday to benefit The Children’s Shelter

SAN ANTONIO – The Children’s Shelter is San Antonio’s leader in child abuse, neglect prevention and trauma-informed care. What is the current need for The Children’s Shelter? The shelter can provide care for up to 66 children at its emergency shelter at any given time, and 30 youth at the Whataburger Center. “We are an essential organization and must provide care for children and youth 24/7,” said Biera. For those individuals who have been furloughed, The Children’s Shelter has direct care and administrative positions at The Children’s Shelter and Family Tapestry.

North East ISD: Parents now can pick up free meals without children present

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – To make it easier for children to stay safe at home, the North East Independent School District is relaxing the rules a bit when it comes to its free meal pickup program. They can simply show proper documentation, such as the child’s birth certificate or school report card, to pick up meals. The goal of the program is to make sure children don’t go hungry while schools are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to NEISD’S website, the program is open to all children, even if they don’t attend schools in that district. Several elementary North East elementary schools serve as the pickup locations, Monday through Friday, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.For a complete list of locations, click here.