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KSAT Q&A: San Antonio epidemiologist says be concerned, not panicked about omicron variant

SAQ: How to adopt, foster a child

KSAT Q&A: Event manager at UIW discusses what you can expect at this year's Light The Way celebration

KSAT Q&A: Dr. Tess Barton, pediatric infectious disease specialist

Dr. Tess Barton, a pediatric infectious disease specialist from UT Health San Antonio, talks about COVID-19 and children with the holidays approaching.

KSAT Q&A: SA Food Bank CEO Eric Cooper

San Antonio Food Bank CEO and president Eric Cooper talks about the current situation at the nonprofit as the pandemic continues and inflation has kicked in.

KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses COVID-19 numbers, cancer-causing hotspots, and SAPD arbitration hearings

Mayor Ron Nirenberg discussed the COVID-19 positivity numbers as the holidays approach. He also discussed the cancer-causing hotspots in San Antonio as well as the recent SAPD arbitration hearings on Wednesday's Q&A.

KSAT Q&A: New CEO of Haven for Hope talks future plans for helping those experiencing homelessness

Kim Jefferies, CEO of Haven for Hope, discussed future plans to continue helping those experiencing homelessness in San Antonio on Tuesday's Q&A.

KSAT Q&A: President and CEO of Texas Trucking Association discusses supply chain issues

John Esparza, president and CEO of Texas Trucking Association, discussed the supply chain issues, how it's affecting truckers and solutions to fix the supply chain on Monday's Q&A.

KSAT Q&A: UT Health San Antonio doctor answers questions surrounding diabetes, COVID-19

UT Health San Antonio and University Health Dr. Alberto Chavez answers questions regarding the connection between COVID-19 and diabetes.

KSAT Q&A: Dr. Ruth Berggren says Pfizer vaccine trial for kids showed no cases of myocarditis

Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Ruth Berggren from the Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio says Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine trial for kids showed no cases of myocarditis.

KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg talks antisemitism in San Antonio, airport plans, and UTSA football

Mayor Ron Nirenberg discussed antisemitism in San Antonio and how the city is standing against it. He also talked about the improvements coming to the airport and the undefeated UTSA Roadrunners on Wednesday's Q&A.

KSAT Q&A: Trinity University professor breaks down redistricting

Carey Latimore, Trinity University professor, broke down the redistricting process and how it has historically affected people of color on Tuesday's KSAT Q&A.

KSAT Q&A: Anti-Defamation League Southwest Regional Director talks recent antisemitic signage in San Antonio

Mark Toubin, regional director of ADL Southwest, discussed the recent uptick of antisemitic signage in San Antonio and across the nation on Monday's KSAT Q&A.

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Welcome to SAQ, a place where you ask the KSAT newsroom questions about San Antonio and surrounding areas, and we do our best to find factual answers. Pretty simple, right?

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The name is our spin on FAQs. Frequently asked questions about San Antonio and South Texas. If you've wondered something about the city and surrounding area, odds are good others have wondered, too.

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Use the form above to ask a question. It can be anything, from a vaccine-related question to an inquiry about an obscure city code. Ask a question about our history or something about the city’s future.

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Each weekday during our 6 p.m. newscast, anchors Steve Spriester and Myra Arthur host a local expert or community leader to discuss your questions about a certain topic. We post all of those clips on this page.

KSAT Q&A: UTSA anthropology professor discusses climate change measures to reduce emissions

Patrick Gallagher, an assistant professor of anthropology at UTSA, joined Friday's KSAT Q&A to discuss climate change and measures to curb emissions.

KSAT Q&A: Dr. Ruth Berggren says data shows vaccines for children show 90% protection from COVID-19 symptoms

Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Ruth Berggren from the Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio says the vaccines for children are showing promising results, and are offering 90% protection against COVID-19 symptoms.

KSAT Q&A: UTSA political science professor breaks down election results

Prof. Jon R. Taylor, the chair of the political science dept. at UTSA, broke down Tuesday's election results and discussed political cycles on Wednesday's Q&A.

KSAT Q&A: San Antonio Business Journal managing editor talks labor shortages in San Antonio

Ed Arnold, managing editor of San Antonio Business Journal, discussed improvements being made to lower the unemployment rate for Bexar County as well as supply chain issues on Tuesday's Q&A.

KSAT Q&A: Local epidemoiologist discusses awaited CDC approval of COVID-19 vaccine for children under 12

Cherise Rohr Allegrini, San Antonio epidemiologist, discussed when the CDC could approve the COVID-19 vaccine for children under 12 on Tuesday's Q&A.

KSAT Q&A: UTSA distinguished senior lecturer discusses Day of the Dead origins

Distinguished senior lecturer John Phillip Santos joined Friday's KSAT Q&A to discuss the origins of Day of the Dead and its significance.

KSAT Q&A: Dr. Ruth Berggren addresses parents' concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccine risks for children

Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Ruth Berggren from the Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is answering questions that parents have regarding the COVID-19 vaccine now available for children.

KSAT Q&A: UT Health San Antonio pediatric infectious disease doctor talks COVID-19 vaccine for children

Dr. Tess Barton, pediatric infectious disease doctor at UT Health San Antonio, discussed how soon the FDA could approve COVID-19 vaccines in children and how the illness has affected kids during this pandemic on Tuesday's Q&A.

KSAT Q&A: Pct. 3 Bexar County Commissioner discusses the hiring of two jail consultants

Trish DeBerry, Pct. 3 Bexar County Commissioner, discussed the hiring of two separate jail consultants by the commissioner's court and Sheriff Javier Salazar as well as the need for a jail consultant on Monday's Q&A.

KSAT Q&A: Dr. Ruth Berggren answers questions about COVID-19 booster shots

Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Ruth Berggren from the Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio answers questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine boosters.

University Health Epidemiologist Jason Bowling answers questions about COVID-19 booster vaccinations and shots for children

University Health Chief Medical Officer Bryan Alsip explains Merck's new COVID-19 treatment

What questions do you have about adoption?

November is Adoption Awareness Month. More than 1,200 kids are looking for a permanent home in the San Antonio area.

KSAT Q&A: Bexar County District Attorney discusses resources DA's office provides to domestic violence victims

Joe Gonzales, Bexar County District Attorney, discussed the resources available through the DA's office for domestic violence victims such as clothing, food, housing and legal aid on Wednesday's KSAT Q&A.

KSAT Q&A: Daughter of man who inspired movie 'Hotel Rwanda,' discusses his imprisonment, efforts to bring him home

Anaise Kanimba, the daughter of Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired the movie "Hotel Rwanda," discussed her father's imprisonment in Rwanda and the efforts to bring him home on Tuesday's KSAT Q&A.

KSAT Q&A: SAPOA president says police union, city close to reaching deal for new contract

Danny Diaz, president of San Antonio Police Officers Association, discussed negotiations between the city and the police union for a new contract on Monday's Q&A.

KSAT Q&A: San Antonio comedian Cleto Rodriguez discusses recovery following lengthy battle with COVID-19

San Antonio comedian Cleto Rodriguez is talking about his recovery process following a lengthy battle with COVID-19.

KSAT Q&A: Dr. Ruth Berggren talks about Moderna booster recommendation by FDA panel

Infectious Disease Specialist Dr Ruth Berggren from the Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio gets your latest COVID-19 questions answered.

KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses projects included in the first draft of the 2022 bond program

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg discussed some projects included in the first draft of the 2022 bond program such as streets, drainage and affordable housing on Wednesday's Q&A.

KSAT Q&A: Scott Braddock of Quorum Report talks Gov. Abbott's vaccine mandate ban, redistricting and a fouth special legislative session

Scott Braddock, editor of Quorum Report, discussed Gov. Abbott's ban on vaccine mandates, the redistricting process and the potential for a fourth special legislative session on Tuesday's Q&A.

KSAT Q&A: Dr. Nicholas Martinez talks importance of colon cancer screenings

Dr. Nicholas Martinez, of the Gastroenterology Clinic of San Antonio, discusses how important it is to receive a screening for colon cancer.

KSAT Q&A: Dr. Ruth Berggren talks about how COVID-19 vaccines for children can impact fight against pandemic

Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Ruth Berggren from the Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio discusses what comes next after COVID-19 vaccines receive approval for children.

KSAT Q&A: Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff discusses decision not to run for re-election

Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff discussed his decision not to run for re-election and his future endeavors on Wednesday's Q&A.

KSAT Q&A: Bexar Facts pollster breaks down findings from Bexar Facts-KSAT-San Antonio Report poll

Bexar Facts Pollster Dave Metz discussed the key findings from the Bexar Facts-KSAT-San Antonio Report poll such approval ratings for city and county officials on Tuesday's Q&A.

KSAT Q&A: Local epidemiologist talks vaccines for kids and the future of the pandemic

Cherise Rohr Allegrini, San Antonio epidemiologist, discussed the potential approval of the Pfizer vaccine for children under 12 and what the future of the COVID-19 pandemic will look like on Monday's Q&A.

KSAT Q&A: Trinity professor Juan Sepulveda discusses leadership class opportunities

Trinity professor Juan Sepulveda discusses the Loft Institute of Hispanic Heritage Foundation -- a leadership class for students across the country.

KSAT Q&A: Dr. Ruth Berggren talks CDC's push to get pregnant women vaccinated against COVID-19

Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Ruth Berggren from the Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is discussing the CDC's recent alert about pregnant women needing to be vaccinated against COVID-19

KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses infrastructure considerations in $1.2 billion bond program

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg discussed what infrastructure projects are being considered in the $1.2 billion bond program and how the public can submit input on Wednesday's Q&A.

KSAT Q&A: UT Health San Antonio Chief Medical Officer concerned a winter COVID-19 surge could be coming

Dr. Robert Leverence, Chief Medical Officer at UT Health San Antonio, shares his concerns about a potential COVID-19 surge this winter and the future of the pandemic on Tuesday's Q&A.

KSAT Q&A: Bexar County DA breaks down newly passed permitless carry law

Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales breaks down the permitless carry law that was passed Sept. 1 and explains the backlog of cases due to the cancellation of in-person jury trials on Monday's Q&A.

KSAT Q&A: UTSA lecturer discusses history of vaqueros culture in South Texas

UTSA senior lecturer John Phillip Santos joins KSAT's Q&A to discuss the history of vaqueros culture in San Antonio and South Texas.

KSAT Q&A: Dr. Ruth Berggren on COVID-19 booster shots

Infectious Disease Specialist Dr Ruth Berggren from the Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio talks about the latest developments regarding COVID-19 booster shots.

KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg talks utility bill rate increases, COVID-19 and the city budget

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg discussed the coming utility bill rate increases, COVID-19 in the city and the passing of the city budget on Wednesday's Q&A.

KSAT Q&A: President and CEO of CPS Energy discusses rate increase for customers

Paula Gold-Williams, CEO of CPS Energy, discussed a proposed rate increase and improvements made since Winter Storm Uri on Tuesday's Q&A.

KSAT Q&A: Driscoll Children's Hospital doctor talks about hospital’s participation in Pfizer clinical trial for COVID-19 vaccine

Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi is one of 50 hospitals participating in a nationwide Pfizer clinical trial for a COVID-19 vaccine for children.

KSAT Q&A: San Antonio immigration attorney discusses legal challenges Haitian migrants in Del Rio face

Lance Curtright, San Antonio immigration attorney, discussed the legal challenges Haitian migrants in Del Rio are facing when it comes to asylum seeking and Title 42 on Monday's Q&A.