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Operations Trainee

KSAT12, the Graham Media Group owned ABC affiliate station in San Antonio, TX is looking for an Operations/Production Trainee to join their Live Production Team. We are looking for someone who wants to learn the production side of live television, who’s ready to learn from one of the best teams in the business. This Operations Trainee will work directly with our operations staff to learn skills, as well as with our team of newscast producers to learn all aspects of putting together a KSAT QUALITY newscast. This includes operating the Teleprompter, robotic cameras, and Ross OverDrive automation as well as commercial spot checking.

Engineering Trainee

KSAT12, the Graham Media Group owned ABC affiliate station in San Antonio, TX is looking for an Engineering Trainee to join the Engineering team. We are looking for someone who wants to learn the engineering side of live television, who’s ready to learn from one of the best teams in the business. This Engineering Trainee will work directly with our engineering staff to learn basic skills and procedures required to keep us “on-the-air” This includes basic troubleshooting skills, RF management, computer skills, Audio/Video and other skillsets common in our industry.

18-wheeler flips, takes down highway sign, power lines on I-35 on San Antonio’s Northeast Side

18-wheeler took out road sign and power lines on I-35 near Eisenhauer Road on Tuesday afternoon. San Antonio police said that the estimated damage to the power and communication lines is $1.5 million dollars. The collision happened at Interstate Highway 35 North and Eisenhauer Road and involved an 18-wheeler. An 18-wheeler was involved in a crash Tuesday afternoon that took down a road sign and a utility pole near I-35 and Eisenhauer Road. An 18-wheeler was involved in a crash Tuesday afternoon that took down a road sign and a utility pole near I-35 and Eisenhauer Road.

School mental health pilot program expands into more districts

SAN ANTONIO – Two years ago, KSAT12 was first introduced to a collaborative program involving six local agencies. The mental health mobile unit was a way to give students, their families, faculty and staff a place to go for their mental health needs. The CARE Zone opened up at South San ISD and has since flourished, with now Harlandale and Edgewood ISDs adding it to their schools. The program’s curriculum has also expanded as a result of the pandemic and services became widely available virtually. For more information about what services are provided by the CARE Zone, you can visit each district’s website.

SAPD: Woman fatally stabbed on Southwest Side; police searching for missing vehicle

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are investigating after a woman was fatally stabbed on the city’s Southwest Side early Monday morning. Officers were called just before 8 a.m. to the 5500 block of Little Creek Drive, not far from Old Pearsall Road and Loop 410 after receiving word of a person injured. According to police, the woman was stabbed and they are now presently looking for her car. A sergeant with SAPD said the victim was between 30 to 50 years old and that it was her son who called for help. SAPD said they have a police helicopter assisting in the search for a white Camaro with a black racing stripe.

Heart disease is very real, don’t miss the signs

Since February is American Heart Month, KSAT is trying to help make people aware of their heart health. “My father had just turned 55 when he had the one heart attack that took his life,” Stewart said. Though heart disease can be genetic and come in many forms, it also may be preventable. “Unfortunately, with what diabetes does, it is one of the major risk factors for heart disease. If you have any questions on heart health, there are resources easily available at the American Heart Association.

Firefighters respond to fire at fireworks stand in West Bexar County

SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County firefighters responded to a fire at a fireworks stand in West Bexar County early Thursday morning. In a video sent to the KSAT newsroom, firefighters were seen battling a blaze around 6 a.m. near a Mr. W. stand near on S. Ellison just inside Loop 1604. The Bexar County Fire Department said the fire was put out around 7:45 a.m. No one was hurt by the fire. The fire department said they do not believe the cause to be suspicious in nature and that the damage is estimated at $55,000. The Bexar County Fire Marshals office is conducting an investigation.

You know you’re from San Antonio when...

San Antonio – Last week we asked KSAT12 viewers for their best answer to “Tell us you’re from San Antonio without saying you’re from San Antonio” and the responses were pretty epic. Let us know by posting it in the comments. And be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram so you can chime in on our next question. ricardoachavira on InstagramFred’s fish fry robertpaizjr on InstagramI don’t care for basketball but I love the Spurs! MySpecialK3 on TwitterI call it a breakfast taco why do you keep calling it a breakfast burrito?

Ammunition in burning shed creates dangerous situation for firefighters

SAN ANTONIO – Firefighters battling a fire in a shed in far south Bexar County had to stand up to more than just danger from the flames and smoke. They also were met by ammunition exploding inside that burning shed. A Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputy was the first to arrive at the scene on Black Powder near Wilted Oak shortly after 4:30 a.m. Monday. He said he saw large flames coming from the back portion of the property and could hear ammunition going off inside the shed. At one point, they were concerned that it might spread to a home near the shed.

WATCH: SA Live’s Christmas Special in prime time

SAN ANTONIO – It’s our gift to you - one hour of feel-good, spirit-lifting, heartwarming television from the SA Live team Friday night from 7 to 8 p.m. on KSAT12! We’re going to announce the grand prize in our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway! Tune in to find out: where you can snag truly tasty tamales, where you can take your family for free fun this holiday season, a craft-off between two of our expert crafters, a musical performance by a local gospel choir, an all-female mariachi group, holiday lights, an easy holiday recipe and so much more. It’s all tonight at 7 p.m. on KSAT 12 - don’t miss it! You can also watch live in the media player above, on our KSAT mobile news app or our free KSAT-TV streaming app, which works with most smart devices, including Roku.

Ammunition goes off as firefighters respond to house fire in Olmos Park

OLMOS PARK, Texas – Firefighters have responded to a fire at a single-story home in Olmos Park early Wednesday morning. The fire was called in around 8 a.m. at a home in the 100 block of Paloma Drive, not far from McCullough Avenue and Basse Road. Firefighters said when they arrived they found flames coming from the roof. Authorities say two people live inside the house, but that neither were home at the time of the fire. Police said ammunition inside the home at one point went off, forcing firefighters to back off.

Van fire damages vacant mobile home, trailer just northwest of downtown

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters responded to a fire on the near Northwest Side early Tuesday morning. The fire was called in around 5 a.m. in the 100 block of Albert Street, not far from Culebra Road and North Zarzamora Street. Firefighters said the fire appears to have started in a van and then spread to a vacant mobile home and trailer. They are worried sparks could catch the trailers that are nearby. According to the San Antonio Fire Department website, as many as 10 units answered the call.

Introducing KSAT Deals: A new destination to save on home goods, latest in tech and more

And you’re going to want to try KSATDeals.com, our newest site to score you big savings and great bargains on products for your entire family. Whether it’s home goods or technology gadgets, there are enormous discounts of up to 90% on every deal we post. This is just one of the great deals you will find every day. From dining (drive-thru and delivery) to party-themed items, this will be a perfect way to support our local economy and save you money. Make sure you visit KSATDeals.com daily to see what new deals we have found exclusively for our KSAT viewers.

Overnight gunfire in Medical Center area leaves man wounded

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are investigating a shooting in the Medical Center area overnight. They found out about it when the victim showed up at a hospital in that area around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday. Police believe the shooting happened nearby, at the Interstate 10 overpass at Medical Drive. Investigators say the victim was inside a car at the time when he was shot. Police spent some time searching an apartment complex and parking structure in the 5100 block of Medical Center for evidence connected to the shooting.

More Black Friday, Cyber Monday shoppers using curbside pick-up in midst of COVID-pandemic

KSAT12 checked with the San Antonio e-commerce software company Searchspring to breakdown the numbers and explain what it means for small businesses. According to Searchspring’s findings, consumers spent $1 million every minute on Black Friday and spent $1 billion on Cyber Monday. And then going into Saturday, you saw almost $5 billion spent on small businesses online alone. So you’re really seeing people in the community wanting to rally together, support their local businesses, even if that means doing so online,” Martin said. This pandemic has hurt a lot of local small businesses, so there are ways to use this information to your advantage.

Popular San Antonio burger joint closes original location on the West Side

SAN ANTONIO – With accolades like being called the best burger in Texas, many were surprised to see Papa’s Burgers original location shut down. Owner Robert Walker posted the news on social media saying Nov. 12 was the last day in business. This isn’t the only Papa’s Burger location in San Antonio, a second was opened earlier this year on San Pedro Avenue. Walker is looking at possibly relocating the original location but nothing has been confirmed yet. Related:Burger beef: Two San Antonio restaurants in legal fight over use of ‘juicy’Burger Map: Take a tour of San Antonio burger joints