‘This shouldn’t have happened’: Family, neighbor of woman killed at intersection push for safety improvements
Read full article: ‘This shouldn’t have happened’: Family, neighbor of woman killed at intersection push for safety improvementsTwo weeks after a 76-year-old woman died after being hit while crossing an Southeast Side intersection, family and neighbors are asking the City of San Antonio to make safety and infrastructure improvements.
Neighborhood fights for speed bumps after 70-year-old woman hit, killed on her front porch
Read full article: Neighborhood fights for speed bumps after 70-year-old woman hit, killed on her front porchResidents on Da Foste Avenue gathered Thursday to address speeding in the neighborhood, two days after a 70-year-old woman was hit and killed by a driver while sitting on her front porch.
Pedestrian deaths spur safety upgrades on stretch of Southeast Military Drive
Read full article: Pedestrian deaths spur safety upgrades on stretch of Southeast Military DriveTwo new pedestrian-safety enhancements have been implemented on one stretch of Southeast Military Drive, a section that neighbors repeatedly told KSAT was dangerous.
Marbach Road connection project aims to relieve congestion on far West Side
Read full article: Marbach Road connection project aims to relieve congestion on far West SideThe current 750-foot gap on Marbach Road pushes drivers onto residential streets in the Champions Park and Champions Manor neighborhoods in order to continue toward western parts of the county.
Denver Heights residents discuss public safety concerns with city officials
Read full article: Denver Heights residents discuss public safety concerns with city officialsDenver Heights residents met with the City of San Antonio’s Integrated Community Safety Office (ICSO) on Tuesday to discuss public safety concerns in their neighborhood.
West Side residents to unite in hopes of improving community for ‘National Night Out’
Read full article: West Side residents to unite in hopes of improving community for ‘National Night Out’Tuesday is National Night Out, a time when neighbors are encouraged to come together and form alliances to improve their communities and make them safer.
New South Side entrepreneurs hub plans first conference, looks to boost local economy
Read full article: New South Side entrepreneurs hub plans first conference, looks to boost local economyJesus Rendon and his wife purchased an abandoned post office on Southcross Boulevard a year ago; their vision was to create a space where his neighbors could cultivate their business vision.
‘Can Opener’ intersection on East Side sees construction amid safety concerns
Read full article: ‘Can Opener’ intersection on East Side sees construction amid safety concernsConstruction is underway at the so-called “Can Opener” intersection at Loop 1604 and Schuwirth Road on the East Side, known for its frequent crashes.
Pleasanton Road road project sparks frustration as medians cause accidents, hinders business access
Read full article: Pleasanton Road road project sparks frustration as medians cause accidents, hinders business accessA median project on Pleasanton Road intended to improve pedestrian safety has frustrated residents and business owners on the South Side.
Texas’ sole recipient: San Antonio project awarded $96K to tackle heat in South San community
Read full article: Texas’ sole recipient: San Antonio project awarded $96K to tackle heat in South San communitySan Antonio’s Office of Sustainability and two community organizations are expected to utilize funding awarded this month to address extreme heat across the South San neighborhood.
New H-E-B opens near UTSA, meeting growth demands in far northwest San Antonio
Read full article: New H-E-B opens near UTSA, meeting growth demands in far northwest San AntonioH-E-B expanded its footprint in San Antonio’s rapidly growing northwest corridor Wednesday, opening a new location near the University of Texas at San Antonio’s main campus off Loop 1604.
10 Bexar County state House reps sign letter urging TCEQ to reject Guajolote Ranch permit
Read full article: 10 Bexar County state House reps sign letter urging TCEQ to reject Guajolote Ranch permitA bipartisan group of state lawmakers from the Bexar County area penned a letter to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) this week, rejecting a wastewater permit for the Guajolote Ranch development.
San Antonio expects to switch gears on how it handles floodplain in Southwest Side neighborhood
Read full article: San Antonio expects to switch gears on how it handles floodplain in Southwest Side neighborhoodThe City of San Antonio Public Works Department said its plan to relocate more than 100 people in the Thompson Community is no longer under consideration.
2 new spay and neuter clinics open to address stray animal crisis in San Antonio
Read full article: 2 new spay and neuter clinics open to address stray animal crisis in San AntonioThe City of San Antonio Animal Care Services was provided with additional funds to address animal overpopulation and reduce roaming animal calls. Two newly opened clinics seek to make a dent in those numbers.
Animal Care Services credits faster response times to staff additions
Read full article: Animal Care Services credits faster response times to staff additionsThe City of San Antonio awarded Animal Control Services more money than it ever had in it's most recent city budget. The goal was to increase call times, educate pet owners and help reduce the number of stay animals in the community.
Live oak trees cut down for Northwest Bexar County development; residents argue it’s illegal
Read full article: Live oak trees cut down for Northwest Bexar County development; residents argue it’s illegalA northwest Bexar County neighborhood group claims the developer of the contentious Guajolote Ranch development is illegally cutting legacy live oak trees on private property.
Judges recommend TCEQ approval of wastewater permit for controversial Guajolote Ranch development
Read full article: Judges recommend TCEQ approval of wastewater permit for controversial Guajolote Ranch developmentState administrative law judges recommended that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approve a wastewater permit for the controversial Guajolote Ranch development by Florida-based Lennar Corp. in northwest Bexar County. However, the decision is not final and could lead to further legal battles.
Frustration grows at Nico’s Mexican Restaurant as Pleasanton Road construction deters customers
Read full article: Frustration grows at Nico’s Mexican Restaurant as Pleasanton Road construction deters customersBusiness owners continue to sound off on an ongoing road project on a stretch of Pleasanton Road on the South Side.
Comedy takes center stage at historic Woodlawn Theatre, revitalizing a beloved San Antonio venue
Read full article: Comedy takes center stage at historic Woodlawn Theatre, revitalizing a beloved San Antonio venuePauly Shore is performing this weekend for the grand opening of the Woodlawn Comedy Club.
‘Blessing in disguise’: Denver Heights neighbors credit Know My Neighborhood for safety changes on Iowa Street
Read full article: ‘Blessing in disguise’: Denver Heights neighbors credit Know My Neighborhood for safety changes on Iowa StreetWeeks after KSAT’s Know My Neighborhood series highlighted safety concerns on a street in Denver Heights, the City of San Antonio made improvements to slow traffic down.
Are city grants for San Antonio businesses affected by construction making a difference?
Read full article: Are city grants for San Antonio businesses affected by construction making a difference?Some San Antonio city officials wonder if a grant program is more about making the city feel better than it is about helping small businesses blocked in by lengthy city construction projects.
From cows to crowds: The history of Stone Oak
Read full article: From cows to crowds: The history of Stone OakMost people in San Antonio recognize the name Stone Oak. The sprawling North Side neighborhood just west of U.S. Highway 281 and north of Loop 1604 was the first master-planned community in Bexar County.
‘We’re really just looking for people’s thoughts’: SA Tomorrow planning meeting focuses on near Northeast community
Read full article: ‘We’re really just looking for people’s thoughts’: SA Tomorrow planning meeting focuses on near Northeast communityThe city’s Planning Department is hosting a Northeast Community Area Planning Meeting this Thursday, inviting input from residents and business owners in the area around the 410 and I-35 corridor, stretching from Gibbs Sprawl Road to Broadway.
Developers' master plan shapes Stone Oak’s unique look
Read full article: Developers' master plan shapes Stone Oak’s unique lookA group of developers created the vision for the Stone Oak community in 1985. The vision created a sense of community for people and provided everything they needed without having to leave the neighborhood.
Developers' master plan shapes Stone Oak’s unique look
Read full article: Developers' master plan shapes Stone Oak’s unique lookThe vision for the Stone Oak community was created by a group of developers in 1985, it would created a sense of community for people and provide everything they needed without have to leave their neighborhood.
While medians aren’t often a topic of conversation, they are a source of pride in Stone Oak
Read full article: While medians aren’t often a topic of conversation, they are a source of pride in Stone OakWhen you think about Stone Oak, beautiful homes, rolling hills and increased traffic may come to mind. Medians probably don’t. They are, however, top of mind for many residents who call the sprawling neighborhood home.
Oakland Estates residents meet with city officials to discuss drainage project
Read full article: Oakland Estates residents meet with city officials to discuss drainage projectOakland Estates residents met with San Antonio city officials on Wednesday to discuss environmental concerns about an ongoing drainage project that runs through the neighborhood.
San Antonio church provided spiritual comfort for first woman on death row in Texas
Read full article: San Antonio church provided spiritual comfort for first woman on death row in TexasTexas's first female condemned killer received special permission to leave jail and be baptized at New Light Baptist Church in Denver Heights.
Denver Heights residents share deep connection with several century-old churches
Read full article: Denver Heights residents share deep connection with several century-old churchesDenver Heights is home to at least 10 churches that are more than 100 years old. The churches have played more than a religious role in the lives of the neighborhood's generations.
Denver Heights holds its place in history as a hub of Black professionals, entrepreneurship
Read full article: Denver Heights holds its place in history as a hub of Black professionals, entrepreneurshipBeginning in the 1920s, Denver Heights was known as a predominantly African American neighborhood full of doctors, lawyers, teachers, lawmakers and other professionals.
Small city, big involvement: Windcrest neighbors push yearlong community participation
Read full article: Small city, big involvement: Windcrest neighbors push yearlong community participationThousands of lights, inflatables and animatronics line the city leading up to Christmas. December is not the only month of the year when Windcrest comes together.
Despite being landlocked, Windcrest methodically plans for its future
Read full article: Despite being landlocked, Windcrest methodically plans for its futureThe City of Windcrest is limited in its space and its ability to expand, but the city's mayor said there are big future plans that can make it a destination.
Windcrest, known for its Christmas ‘Light-Up,’ hopes for a brighter business future
Read full article: Windcrest, known for its Christmas ‘Light-Up,’ hopes for a brighter business futureIf some residents in the City of Windcrest have their way, the future for business there will be as bright as its Christmas light displays.
Know My Neighborhood: Windcrest
Read full article: Know My Neighborhood: WindcrestThis edition of “Know My Neighborhood" highlights Windcrest, known as the "City of Lights," featuring festive Christmas light displays and a small-town atmosphere. The roughly 6,000 residents who live just off Interstate 35 love the small-town feel, but knowing everyone in town can be a double-edged sword: Despite its charm, Windcrest faces its challenges. The story explores the city's unique character, blending its community spirit with the complexities of small-town life.
School pickup with big problems: Alamo Ranch neighbors create petition to add four-way stop sign
Read full article: School pickup with big problems: Alamo Ranch neighbors create petition to add four-way stop signMore than 250 people have signed an online petition calling for Bexar County to add a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Lone Star Parkway and Wise Trail. Without a solution, neighbors said their safety is on the table.

FULL EPISODE: Oakland Estates is ‘Country, but Convenient’
Read full article: FULL EPISODE: Oakland Estates is ‘Country, but Convenient’Oakland Estates is named for the numerous oak trees that line this area, which sits along Huebner Road, not far from the Medical Center, Interstate 10 and Babcock Road.

Community concerns rise over Oakland Estates drainage project plans
Read full article: Community concerns rise over Oakland Estates drainage project plansResidents of Oakland Estates have long been vocal about issues affecting their community. What they did not anticipate was a shift in focus to a new and pressing matter: a large-scale drainage project in the area.

In Oakland Estates, residents celebrate their connection with nature
Read full article: In Oakland Estates, residents celebrate their connection with natureIn Oakland Estates, there’s room to breathe. Not just for the residents but for the wildlife, too. That might explain why you’ll find so many animals roaming the neighborhood.

History of Oakland Estates has ties to Battle of Bexar
Read full article: History of Oakland Estates has ties to Battle of BexarThe history of the Oakland Estates neighborhood can be traced back to a land grant awarded to a man who fought in the Battle of Bexar to defend San Antonio and force Mexican forces to retreat.

Oakland Estates residents resist city sprawl, fight for ‘country with convenience’
Read full article: Oakland Estates residents resist city sprawl, fight for ‘country with convenience’Oakland Estates is named for the numerous oak trees that line this area, which sits along Huebner Road, not far from the Medical Center, Interstate 10 and Babcock Road.
Students talk to Harlandale, McCollum educators about historic rivalry
Read full article: Students talk to Harlandale, McCollum educators about historic rivalryThe Frontier Bowl is a big part of life in the Harlandale-McCollum neighborhood on the South Side. This is the one week each year where residents take sides.
FULL EPISODE: Know My Neighborhood: San Antonio’s Thompson neighborhood is ‘Standing Together’
Read full article: FULL EPISODE: Know My Neighborhood: San Antonio’s Thompson neighborhood is ‘Standing Together’In this episode of “Know My Neighborhood,” KSAT explores the good, the bad, and the frustrating of Thompson, and why residents are standing together to fight the city and to show the passion and sacrifice of generations who have called this area home.
Push for equal San Antonio City Council representation born in Thompson, nearby neighborhoods
Read full article: Push for equal San Antonio City Council representation born in Thompson, nearby neighborhoodsBig decisions are made on behalf of San Antonians inside City Hall. However, in the early 1970s, Rosie Castro said the people in charge didn’t reflect the entire city.
Loose, roaming pets wearing out their welcome among Thompson neighborhood residents
Read full article: Loose, roaming pets wearing out their welcome among Thompson neighborhood residentsSan Antonio may be experiencing some relief now from the dog days of summer, but in the Thompson neighborhood, problems with dogs — themselves — persist.
San Antonio’s proposed drainage project threatens generations of homes in Thompson neighborhood
Read full article: San Antonio’s proposed drainage project threatens generations of homes in Thompson neighborhoodMore than 100 property owners are in danger of losing their homes over a plan to build a drainage pond that could mitigate flooding in the Thompson neighborhood.
Residents fight for Thompson neighborhood improvements as Port San Antonio booms
Read full article: Residents fight for Thompson neighborhood improvements as Port San Antonio boomsIn this episode of “Know My Neighborhood,” KSAT explores the good, the bad, and the frustrating of Thompson, and why residents are standing together to fight the city and to show the passion and sacrifice of generations who have called this area home.
Know My Neighborhood: Thompson, Standing Together
Read full article: Know My Neighborhood: Thompson, Standing TogetherKSAT takes a deep dive into Thompson, a Southwest Side San Antonio neighborhood where residents are standing together to fight the city, and to show the passion and sacrifice of generations who have called this area home.
City of San Antonio cleans up notorious illegal dumping area after ‘Know My Neighborhood’ story airs
Read full article: City of San Antonio cleans up notorious illegal dumping area after ‘Know My Neighborhood’ story airsOne day after KSAT’s “Know My Neighborhood” spotlighted an illegal dumping area, a South San resident shared an update along Quintana Road.
San Antonio Shoemakers has been a South San staple for nearly 50 years
Read full article: San Antonio Shoemakers has been a South San staple for nearly 50 yearsThe SAS factory is an iconic business on New Laredo Highway. For a lot of people who live in South San, it’s more than a business. It’s a family tradition.
Graduates return to South San Antonio to uplift their community
Read full article: Graduates return to South San Antonio to uplift their community“Bobcat Pride” is more than just a saying in this neighborhood. South San graduates are helping the next generation by connecting them with mentors and resources.
Health concerns run deep in South San neighborhood
Read full article: Health concerns run deep in South San neighborhoodCDC data shows the South San neighborhood has historically high rates of different illnesses and diseases. Doctors who practice there say they are trying to make healthcare more accessible.
‘Really bad’: Quintana Road identified as one of the most severe illegal dumping sites in San Antonio
Read full article: ‘Really bad’: Quintana Road identified as one of the most severe illegal dumping sites in San AntonioResidents say they’re fed up with this smelly and unsightly situation on Quintana Road, but the city says it struggles to enforce local illegal dumping laws.
Before & after Kelly AFB: South San history is held in the memories of those who know it best
Read full article: Before & after Kelly AFB: South San history is held in the memories of those who know it bestFrom Belgian flower fields to a deadly military plane crash, KSAT spoke with long-time residents of South San about what it was like growing up in the neighborhood.
Roaming pack of dogs on South Side nearly under control, ACS says
Read full article: Roaming pack of dogs on South Side nearly under control, ACS saysIn a statement to KSAT on Friday afternoon, a District 3 spokesperson said an Animal Care Services (ACS) field team had located the pack of stray dogs and set traps.
‘Close to flying’: Thrill seekers soar above the Hill Country at Helotes zip line park
Read full article: ‘Close to flying’: Thrill seekers soar above the Hill Country at Helotes zip line parkHeart pounding. Stomach churning. Zipping above the Hill Country at more than 30 mph. Welcome to the Helotes Hill Country Ziplines. Here, zip lines give riders a view of the Scenic Loop and Helotes communities like no other.
Historic Scenic Loop Road drawing more congestion, drivers as development explodes near Grey Forest
Read full article: Historic Scenic Loop Road drawing more congestion, drivers as development explodes near Grey ForestThe location, landscape and wildlife are what draws newcomers to the area. But with growth comes new issues, including a long line of construction crews waiting outside neighborhoods every morning to start their work.
Scenic Loop: A neighborhood that plays a big role in water quality for the rest of San Antonio
Read full article: Scenic Loop: A neighborhood that plays a big role in water quality for the rest of San AntonioThe neighborhoods that comprise the Scenic Loop Helotes Creek Alliance are focused on water and it's at the heart of their battle against developers. Many homes in the neighborhood are part of the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program.
WATCH: KSAT News at Noon highlights San Antonio Education Partnership, Carver Community Cultural Center
Read full article: WATCH: KSAT News at Noon highlights San Antonio Education Partnership, Carver Community Cultural CenterKSAT News at Noon hit the road on Friday to the Carver Community Cultural Center in the heart of the Dignowity Hill neighborhood.
‘It’s hard to get out of this rut:’ Homelessness on the rise downtown as city sweeps hundreds of camps
Read full article: ‘It’s hard to get out of this rut:’ Homelessness on the rise downtown as city sweeps hundreds of campsIn Fiscal Year 2024 so far, city crews have completed more than 500 homeless encampment abatements.
‘It’s everybody’s place to come’: Downtowners say they welcome crowds, events to their neighborhood
Read full article: ‘It’s everybody’s place to come’: Downtowners say they welcome crowds, events to their neighborhoodThe convenience of living downtown comes at a cost. Everything is walkable, but finding parking can be a challenge. Those who live downtown say they are surrounded by culture and vibrance — and the tradeoff is worth it.

