After spending 23 years in prison, Don Christian is now part of the National Honor Society of Leadership and Success at San Antonio College, where he’s pursuing a degree to allow him to help other people get the second chance he once received.

The City of San Antonio, Bexar County and the San Antonio Spurs are pouring into a large pot of money. Here’s how.

For more than a year, neighbors in northwest Bexar County have been fighting a housing development plan that they argue has the potential to pollute the water supply for counties in South Central Texas.

Bats are incredibly important to the South Texas ecosystem.

Because Miraflores Park is on the National Register of Historic Places, research must be done on what lies under the park’s surface before the city can start planting trees.

As another hot summer approaches, KSAT Explains went to a CPS Energy solar facility for a Q&A about how energy generated by the sun works, even when it's cloudy.

Days after it was featured in a KSAT Explains on professional wrestling in San Antonio, the city shut down a backyard wrestling venue on the South Side.

Five local races, all within the City of San Antonio, are headed to a runoff after none of them had a clear winner in the May 3 election. But what triggers a runoff election? KSAT Explains.

A mall, a backyard or a business park are just some of the places you’ll find it: a growing passion for professional wrestling in San Antonio, both among pros and fans.

The KSAT Explains team jumped off the top rope into the world of professional wrestling in San Antonio.

KSAT Explains rode along with senior appraiser Lee Cantu and residential director Erich Strey, both with the Bexar County Appraisal District, as they gathered data to appraise properties in a neighborhood of new and existing homes.

As Texas lawmakers debate a school voucher plan, KSAT Explains looks at the effect similar programs have had in other states.

A privately-funded school voucher program existed for 10 years in Edgewood ISD. Here’s what happened.

Texas lawmakers kicked off a new legislative session mid-January and it has been no secret that “school choice,” “school vouchers,” “education freedom,” or some of its other monikers, would be a top priority.

This is the story of a man who wanted more for San Antonio’s East Side.

This edition of KSAT Explains examines language and dialects across San Antonio and the Lone Star State.

Miraflores Park, or simply Miraflores, is the creation of Dr. Aureliano Urrutia, a surgeon who came to San Antonio in 1914 as an exile during a time of political upheaval in Mexico.

President John F. Kennedy spent time in San Antonio on the day before he was assassinated in Dallas.

The City of San Antonio and Bexar County are now on board to making a new downtown baseball stadium a reality, committing property tax dollars to help fund the project. Here’s how it could all come together.

Celebrate German culture with the return of a fall annual festival in New Braunfels.

You’ve seen those notifications online: a box that pops up alerting you that a website uses cookies. So what are they? KSAT Explains.

A 1944 water-sharing treaty between the United States and Mexico is back in the spotlight and Rio Grande Valley farms are hanging in the balance.

At their root, homecoming mums may just be a big ol' metaphor for the oh-so-big reputation of Texas. At least that’s what one mum historian believes.

When you think of music that “fits” San Antonio, you might think Tejano, country or even the love of metal in the Alamo City. Perhaps not jazz.

The filming of 1923, the spinoff of the hit show Yellowstone, downtown will have some onlookers craning to get a glimpse of any stars who might be on the temporary San Antonio set. For locals in the film industry, this project is an opportunity.

QR Codes are on everything from restaurant menus to paid parking lot signs. And we scan them without hesitation. But should we?

From tales of Little Jimmy and the Lavender Lady to presidential bullet holes in a bar, these are the stories behind some of San Antonio’s most historic hotels.

The Texas General Land Office monitors fecal bacteria levels along Texas coastal waterways. Our KSAT Explains team went to Galveston to see the water sample collection and testing firsthand.

The term “forever chemicals” refers to a class of thousands of chemicals that have been around nearly a century but are now raising serious concerns about their impact on human health, prompting new nationwide restrictions and heightened awareness.

KSAT Explains takes a closer look at how much of these chemicals can be in our drinking water and what San Antonio Water System and the Edwards Aquifer Authority found when testing for those chemicals.

The practice of squatting has regenerated a tricky conversation to tackle an issue surrounded by a legal gray area and intensely personal feelings of violation and helplessness.

San Antonio has a system for catching trash along the San Antonio River -- a huge trash rake.

This KSAT Explains was prompted by a question from a viewer named Nat about how mail delivery works.

NEXTGEN TV will allow over-the-air viewers to get the benefits of streaming without downloading an app.

There are many Fiesta traditions, from swapping medals to staking a claim on a spot to see the Battle of Flowers Parade, but using the Rain Rock to keep a Night in Old San Antonio dry might be the most eyebrow-raising to people who don’t know the reason why.

The one hour time change is a challenge to the body’s naturally occurring internal clock, or circadian rhythm.

As if picking a plan wasn’t tough enough, you first have to decipher a long list of terms when it comes to health insurance coverage. The KSAT Explains Team put together a glossary to make that tedious task a little easier.

You might know diabetes has something to do with insulin and sugar. But none of it is sweet. Diabetes itself is not a deadly condition, but it can lead to other complications that can be.

Politics dominates just about everything these days, so it may seem like we’re always in campaign season. But there are many more moving parts when it’s a presidential election year. KSAT Explains.

In honor of Black History Month this year, KSAT Explains is highlighting three entities that work to preserve and share black history year round.

That one-fourth of a day we don’t acknowledge most years is accounted for in one full day every four years.

Earthquakes have increased exponentially in the last decade over the Eagle Ford Shale. What role does hydraulic fracturing play in the seismic activity and could San Antonio ever see a large earthquake?

Some renters have a tough time getting landlords or property managers to fix things. There’s help available to get it done.

The KSAT Explains team first began telling the stories of the people behind several San Antonio namesakes in August of 2023. We knew many more names were worth covering, so this is round two.

Air quality in San Antonio has slowly deteriorated as our population grows. What can be done about it, and what's ahead?

After nearly nine months of questions about whether state lawmakers would move forward on a so-called school voucher plan, the KSAT Explains team decided to look at how public schools in Texas are funded.

Thousands of years of history are hard to sum up in one article on the internet, but here, the KSAT Explains team is breaking down some of the key conflicts that have transpired involving Israel, Gaza and its surrounding areas since Israel gained its independence in 1948.

Recent tensions between the San Antonio Police Department and the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office sparked by the shooting of six SAPD officers within a two-week span while in pursuit of suspects triggered this KSAT Explains.

The KSAT Explains team takes you inside labs at the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center to show you how blood is "manufactured."

The position of the Chief of School Safety and Security was created in the wake of the Robb Elementary School shooting.

You see names on local parks, landmarks, roads and more. So who were those people? KSAT Explains.

A third terminal is planned for San Antonio International Airport. It will have capacity for 17 more gates and will be situated next to the existing Terminal B on the northwest end of the airport’s current footprint.

No matter where you’re from or where you’re going, every driver deals with traffic lights. And it’s perhaps the biggest complaint? KSAT Explains traffic lights, how they are timed, and who controls them.

San Antonio sits at the crossroads of several different geographical regions, with the Balcones Escarpment being a main player in why South-Central Texas is the way it is.

State lawmakers made a deal in legislative "double overtime." But could it ultimately hurt public schools and cost Texans more in the long run? KSAT Explains.

KSAT Explains breaks down the rules or lack thereof, in some cases, that govern campaign contributions.

The debt ceiling debate that’s raged on in the nation’s capital was a test of political wills combined with economic catastrophe. So where did the US debt ceiling come from? KSAT Explains.

KSAT Explains the history behind Robb Elementary and the impact its namesake had on the Uvalde community and its students.

You’ve likely heard Narcan can save lives. KSAT Explains how it works, where it comes from, and what happens after someone is given the medication.

May 11, 2023, is the day Title 42 is set to end and communities along the U.S.-Mexico border are expecting a surge of migrants

For those who can’t afford an attorney in Bexar County, the Bexar County Public Defender’s Office steps in. KSAT Explains more.

A handful of school bond proposals are often on the ballot each time local elections are held. Typically, they’re not the contests that get a lot of attention during campaign season, but they’re not insignificant races by any means. KSAT Explains.

Welcome to the age of digital tipping. But do you have to tip every time you're given the option?

Chat GPT is the latest tech innovation blowing people’s minds while simultaneously raising questions about ethics, critical thinking and originality. In this episode, KSAT Explains how it works and its ethical dilemmas.

We've visited numerous towns across South Texas and the Hill Country over the last decade to discover how they got their name. Here are some of the highlights from those stories.

College athletes can now get paid. And that’s changing the game no matter the sport.

After the snow and ice of February 2021 had melted and power and water service finally returned, catastrophe turned to criticism. Lawmakers and power providers have since gone to work in hopes that it doesn't happen again.

Segregation led to African Americans forming communities east of the San Antonio River. In this KSAT Explains, we explore how the city's East Side came to be.

There’s marijuana. Then there’s hemp. One is legal, one is not. But understanding why and what’s in each substance is a little hazier than that. KSAT Explains.

San Antonio is in prime location for pollen allergies from mountain cedar, Texas’ most misunderstood tree

Texas has had public school choice for decades, and the number of options is exploding. But some lawmakers are still trying to create private school choice options, while others are pushing against it.

Three numbers you hope to never need: 911. However, at that moment when you do, you’re not likely thinking about where that call is being answered or by whom.

Where does the water for San Antonio, which sits on the edge of the Chihuahuan Desert, come from? KSAT Explains.

The CDC says the most recent cases of fentanyl-related harm, overdose, and death in the U.S. are linked to illegally made fentanyl.

Ever wondered about what Port San Antonio is and its history in the Alamo City? KSAT Explains.

Every election season, the Latino vote is a term that is discussed, but what does that mean? Is the Latino vote a sleeping giant? In this episode of KSAT Explains, we compare the “red and blue” of Latino politics, break down common misconceptions, and discuss the emerging wave of more Latinos making their voices heard.

Meteorologists and weather experts in South Texas rely heavily on Doppler radar technology, but how does it work?

Some structures in the park date back to the 1700s but initial plans for restoration have been controversial

It’s a question that might start a household debate; what can be recycled and what can’t?

In this KSAT Explains, we breakdown what 5G means, what regulations are in place for the devices to be installed and what doctors are saying about the potential health risks associated with the technology.

Death is a topic hardly anyone enjoys discussing, but it’s a harsh reality that none of us can escape. For this KSAT Explains, our crew got a rare behind-the-scenes look into the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office to find out what happens when a body comes in with no trace of who they are.

Inflation is a term with a relatively simple definition, but dealing with it is far from easy. KSAT Explains.

You're told to speak up to prevent acts of violence. Alert someone when something seems... off. But if nothing illegal has happened- yet-who handles that information? And how?

As the American labor shortage drags on, more local employers are looking to hire people with past convictions. For those candidates, it's a second chance.

More than a dozen laws were passed in 2019 focused on school safety after the Santa Fe school shooting. KSAT Explains what is in those laws and what other measures state officials have taken since the laws were enacted.

Some Texas lawmakers who oppose red flag laws have argued that we already have laws that can force someone to give up their guns, so why do we need more, and is that accurate? KSAT Explains.

Honey Creek Spring Ranch is regarded as an area of ecological importance and is home to endangered to threatened species.

There is no shortage of sun during a south Texas summer, so why don’t we harness that energy to power our homes and businesses? The good news is, we are.

Experts weigh in on what they believe could slow down and prevent the ongoing gun violence in this week's KSAT Explains episode.

In this episode of KSAT Explains, Charles Clifton Andrews, Jr. shares his recollections as part of the History Harvest with the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum

Gas prices have hit record highs in Texas and around the country, so it begs the question: “how can we lower prices?” KSAT Explains.

Lake Waco was the first Texas lake to get rid of the species, but can the same technique be used in other lakes?

In the aftermath of the leaked document signaling the U.S. Supreme Court is likely to overturn its landmark decision on Roe v. Wade, there has been much discussion about trigger laws.

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.

San Antonio's first in-depth local streaming program has been honored with a national award recognizing the work of KSAT's talented team of journalists.

Musicians have been on strike since late 2021 as two sides struggle to agree on how to keep the San Antonio Symphony alive

Dig into illegal street racing, roadside dumping & more with the KSAT team on Tuesday, March 22 at 7 p.m.

The Southwest National Primate Research Center, part of the Texas Biomed campus on the West Side, is home to the largest captive baboon colony in the world.

The aquifer is the primary source of water for millions of us around South Central Texas and the Hill Country. Its health and future affects us all.

Honey Creek Spring Ranch is regarded as an area of ecological importance and is home to endangered to threatened species.