GMSA@9 Debrief: ‘KSAT Explains’ takes a look at pandemic’s impact on the arts
SAN ANTONIO – This week’s KSAT Explains debrief on GMSA at 9 examines the push to save live music venues and theaters during the COVID-19 pandemic. Myra Arthur talks to anchors Mark Austin and Stephanie Serna and discusses episode 18′s look at the pandemic’s impact on the arts and why these venues are so important. You can watch or stream the full episode by clicking here.
KSAT12 announces new traffic anchor for Good Morning San Antonio
KSAT12′s VP/GM Phil Lane and News Director Bernice Kearney have announced that Samuel King will be joining Stephanie Serna, Mark Austin and Mike Osterhage on the weekday editions of “Good Morning San Antonio” effective December 2, 2020. 1 morning show in South Texas, he’ll also handle the transportation beat and cover stories on San Antonio and Bexar County’s growth-driven traffic problems, as well as VIA’s new referendum that voters approved in November. GMSA Traffic officers Marcus Trujillo and Nick Soliz will be leaving us to focus on their SAPD careers and to spend more time with their families. We look forward to continuing our tradition of being the place where viewers can Expect More in the morning and all day long.”“Good Morning San Antonio” airs Monday - Friday from 4:30 a.m. -7 a.m., followed by “Good Morning America” from 7 a.m. - 9 a.m., and “GMSA @9” rounds out the morning news. All of KSAT12 News can be found streaming live on KSAT.com, on the KSAT-TV streaming app found on smart TVs and other devices such as Roku and Amazon Fire.
KSAT ranks among top fundraisers in nation for No Shave November challenge with one week to go
SAN ANTONIO – The guys at KSAT have been raising money for cancer awareness through the No Shave November challenge and with one week to go, they’re currently ranked as the third-highest organization in the U.S. in terms of monies raised. As of Tuesday morning, the KSAT gents have more than $6,800 in contributions that will help support cancer prevention, research and education. The leaderboard for the No Shave November currently lists the KSAT crew as the nation’s No. With 13 participants on KSAT’s No Shave November team, Mike Osterhage and Mark Austin are in the lead for fundraising, each surpassing $1,000 in donations thus far. “KSAT viewers never fail to show their love and support and they’ve proven that, yet again, in the fight against cancer.
GMSA@9 Debrief: ‘KSAT Explains’ examines why this Election Day will be unlike any other
SAN ANTONIO – This week’s KSAT Explains debrief on GMSA at 9 examines voting in Bexar County during a pandemic along with the volatile political climate. Myra Arthur and RJ Marquez talk to anchors Mark Austin and Stephanie Serna and discuss what you can expect to see at the polls, how polling locations have changed in Bexar County and why this year has inspired some people to get more involved in the political process. You can watch or stream the full episode by clicking here.
WATCH: GMSA@9 airs first round of KSAT Kids Art Project submissions
SAN ANTONIO – GMSA@9 anchors Mark Austin and Stephanie Serna on Friday showed off the first submissions to the KSAT Kids Art Project campaign. Recently, KSAT Kids posted about the San Antonio International Airport teaming up in the creation of a coloring book, and now we want to see those images! The educational coloring and activity book was created with elementary students in mind by the Texas Commercial Airports Association and is free to download by clicking here. KSAT Kids can color one of the two San Antonio pictures and submit to our gallery by clicking here. KSAT will show off some of the submissions during the GMSA@9 newscast.
GMSA@9 Debrief: KSAT Explains discusses San Antonio’s troubled mass transit history
SAN ANTONIO – This week’s KSAT Explains debrief on GMSA at 9 takes a look at San Antonio’s troubled mass transit history. Myra Arthur talks to anchors Mark Austin and Sarah Acosta to discuss efforts to expand transportation offerings, but the efforts have not been successful. You can watch or stream the full episode of KSAT Explains: San Antonio’s troubled mass transit history right here.
GMSA@9 Debrief: KSAT producer recovers from COVID-19, donates convalescent plasma
SAN ANTONIO A KSAT12 producer has recovered from COVID-19 and chose to help others by donating convalescent plasma. Gaby Anez, a weekend morning show producer spoke to GMSA@9 anchors Mark Austin and Stephanie Serna on Tuesday and discussed what the experience was like. To view the video, click above.
Stephanie Serna to co-host KSAT morning newscast
SAN ANTONIO Stephanie Serna has been chosen as the next anchor for the weekday editions of Good Morning San Antonio and GMSA @9, the station announced Friday. Serna will join Mark Austin, Meteorologist Mike Osterhage and officers Marcus Trujillo and Nick Soliz effective immediately. We look forward to her contributions to the morning conversation.Good Morning San Antonio airs Monday through Friday from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. GMSA@9 airs from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.We know our viewers expect more from us and we know how essential morning news is to the greater San Antonio area, said Phil Lane. Our morning teams are vital to our continued success.As a result of the move, Sarah Acosta will be joining Max Massey and Meteorologist Sarah Spivey on GMSA Weekends. Since joining KSAT in 2018, we have known Sarah was a rising star, and were excited to see her take this next step in her career, News Director Bernice Kearney said.
VIDEO: GMSA anchors Mark Austin, Leslie Mouton practice social distancing during newscast
Mark Austin is well-known to South Texas viewers having spent the bulk of his TV news career at KSAT. After brief stints at two stations in East Texas, Mark came to San Antonio as a freelance reporter in late 1998. He joined KSAT 12 News just months later.
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Mark Austin is well-known to South Texas viewers having spent the bulk of his TV news career at KSAT. After brief stints at two stations in East Texas, Mark came to San Antonio as a freelance reporter in late 1998. He joined KSAT 12 News just months later.