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Graphs show dramatic change in real estate trends in San Antonio, Bexar County in 2022

The real estate market has been fiercely hot and somewhat volatile since the start of the coronavirus pandemic but rising interest rates have started to cool the market down a bit in 2022.

35% of murder cases in San Antonio have resulted in arrests within the last year, data shows

Since November of last year, San Antonio police have made an arrest in 35% of citywide murder investigations.

Home sales down 20% in San Antonio as price of real estate continues to climb, statistics show

Home sales in San Antonio are down nearly 20% from one year ago as the price of real estate continues to climb.

An unofficial poll of KSAT viewers finds 4 out of 5 think San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry should resign

KSAT viewers shared their thoughts in a recent unscientific poll that shows nearly 80% of people who voted in the poll think Perry should resign.

You now need to earn more than $87,000 a year to afford a typical home in San Antonio

The increase in home prices coupled with skyrocketing mortgage rates puts the median mortgage payment at 2,186, up from $1,463 just a year ago.

Voting rain or shine: San Antonio’s rainiest, warmest, and coldest Election Days since 1900

Whatever the weather, Texans and San Antonians still have to find a way to show up and vote on Election Day -- even during extremes.

Map: Texas Congressional election results for Nov. 8, 2022 midterms

An updating visualization of all election results for U.S. House races in Texas

Check this sex offender map before heading out to trick-or-treat in San Antonio

Halloween is almost here and trick-or-treating safety is a top priority every year for parents and law enforcement.

Home sales are down as prices keep climbing in the San Antonio area making it harder for homebuyers

The housing market in San Antonio is showing signs of slowing down as real estate becomes less affordable amid rising inflation and interest rate hikes.

Map shows average home value for San Antonio and surrounding areas based on ZIP codes

A map of ZIP codes for San Antonio and the surrounding areas is providing insight into average home values as the housing market starts to cool down.

How Texas cities compare: Median single-family home values

San Antonio remains one of the most affordable big cities for Texans to live in despite an ever-increasing price in home values.

Map shows pumpkin patches in San Antonio and surrounding areas

It’s time for a favorite fall tradition for many families - visiting the pumpkin patch.

Rent has increased across Bexar County. How does your ZIP code stack up?

The real estate market in San Antonio is starting to cool down after nearly two years of surging sales and increases in price but renters have faced large increases in some areas as well.

Map shows monkeypox case rates by state

Monkeypox cases are on the rise across the U.S., including Texas, but the number of cases in Bexar County remains relatively low.

KSAT, other outlets sue City of Uvalde, sheriff, school district for Robb Elementary school massacre records

KSAT 12 and more than a dozen media organizations have filed a lawsuit against the City of Uvalde, the Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office and the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District seeking access to records related to the May 24 shooting at Robb Elementary School.

Texas has more fatal road rage shootings than any other state by significant margin, report finds

Texas ranks first in the nation for road rage shootings, according to a new report.

Survey finds nearly 90% of people in San Antonio are cutting back on other expenses due to higher electric bills

The majority of CPS Energy customers surveyed by KSAT said they are seeing pricier electricity bills than usual, which is causing them to cut back on other expenses in order to cover the cost.

Median price of homes in San Antonio jumped nearly $46K in one year

The latest numbers from the San Antonio Board of Realtors show that the median price of a home in San Antonio jumped $45,700 from July 2021 to July 2022.

Map: Search restaurant inspections around San Antonio

Database shows health inspection scores for local restaurants over last 2 years

KSAT, other media organizations sue Texas DPS for Uvalde school massacre records

KSAT 12 and more than a dozen media organizations on Monday filed a lawsuit in state district court in Austin asking a judge to order the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to release records regarding the law enforcement response to the May 24 massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.

Here’s what home sale listing trends look like by ZIP code for the San Antonio area

Charts show substantial increase in prices in San Antonio and Texas due to inflation

Texas has not been immune to rising inflation costs and shrinking product sizes but how exactly is it affecting us locally?

Survey finds 84% of people in San Antonio feeling impact of inflation

A large majority of people in the San Antonio area say the rise in inflation is affecting their daily life and spending behaviors, according to a new Google survey.

Weather by the numbers: How many more heat records can we break?

The heat this year has been setting records left and right.

How Texas lawmakers have failed to respond to mass shootings, according to a gun violence prevention advocate

CDC data: Firearm death rate of Texas children has more than doubled since Gov. Greg Abbott took office

Running your vehicle’s AC can reduce fuel economy by 25%, report finds

Gas prices are soaring and so is the heat but turning down the AC in your car could be hurting your wallet.

Price check: Grocery costs are climbing. Here’s how much

You know groceries are costing more, but how much? We compared prices on eggs, milk, chicken and more to what they cost six months ago.

Explore education outcomes in Texas public schools

Each year, approximately 300,000 students begin eighth grade in a Texas public school. Use our database to learn about the education outcomes of these eighth grade cohorts, including higher education enrollment and graduation rates.

Gas, groceries push inflation to highest in 40 years, data shows

From putting dinner on the table, gas in the car and a roof over the family’s head, it’s getting more challenging to make ends meet.

Today’s gas prices in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas

Gas prices in Texas and around the country continue to climb as commuters feel the squeeze in their wallet.

Protect your data: 30 second privacy fixes

A recent poll revealed about two-thirds of Americans say that they are very or extremely concerned about hacking. And they may have good reason to be.

The busiest H-E-Bs in the San Antonio area

According to the data, the Schertz H-E-B location topped all others, logging 127,954 visits over the past year.

Gas prices jump 26 cents in one week to reach all-time high in San Antonio, Texas and U.S.

Here are today’s average gas prices for San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas and the United States

Map: The 10 biggest polluters in Bexar County, according to EPA

These are the top 10 polluters in Bexar County, according to Environmental Protection Agency data.

CPS Energy mulls future of Bexar County’s top source of pollution

As San Antonio faces more restrictions and costs from the EPA, leaders weigh options for J.K. Spruce coal plant

How much has San Antonio’s climate warmed since the 1st Earth Day?

Since the inaugural Earth Day in April of 1970, the United States, Texas, and San Antonio have all warmed - meaning that these locations have all seen an increase in their average annual temperature from the year 1970 to the year 2021.

Red light camera tickets and revenue rising in Balcones Heights, data shows

As the San Antonio area has grown, the number of tickets issued by Balcones Heights also increased — even in 2020, when fewer cars were on the road amid the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

DWI arrests during Fiesta down compared to recent years, SAPD says

In 2022, police said they arrested 129 people for DWI during Fiesta, the lowest number over the past four years.

‘To me, this is a crisis’: San Antonio sees record-breaking number of deadly crashes in 2021

According to San Antonio police, the number of deadly crashes reached an all-time high in 2021.

These San Antonio restaurants, businesses got perfect scores during health inspections in 2022

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

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Survey results: More than half of KSAT readers changing spending habits due to high gas prices

KSAT 12 News readers gave their thoughts on surging gas prices, that have hovered around $4 a gallon.

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