Man with stolen gun arrested after traffic stop for cellphone violation leads to foot chase, SAPD says
Read full article: Man with stolen gun arrested after traffic stop for cellphone violation leads to foot chase, SAPD saysA traffic stop for a cell phone violation escalated into a foot chase and later the arrest of a 20-year-old man with a stolen gun, according to San Antonio police.
Gibson Costume Shop, a 100-year-old San Antonio staple, to begin liquidation sales in January
Read full article: Gibson Costume Shop, a 100-year-old San Antonio staple, to begin liquidation sales in JanuaryGibson Costume Shop in San Antonio will begin liquidation sales during the first week of January as it prepares to close its doors.
City moves to acquire key land from feds for Project Marvel
Read full article: City moves to acquire key land from feds for Project MarvelThe city took a step toward acquiring 5.71 acres of land in and around Hemisfair from the federal government. The Planning Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend the city buy a federal office building at 727 E. César E. Chávez Blvd. and two parking lots at 610 and 611 Indianola St.
Edgewood ISD police officer among 3 injured in crash on West Side, district says
Read full article: Edgewood ISD police officer among 3 injured in crash on West Side, district saysThree people were hospitalized after a crash on the West Side involving an Edgewood Independent School District police vehicle, San Antonio police said.
ME’s office identifies construction worker killed after falling from scaffolding near The Rim
Read full article: ME’s office identifies construction worker killed after falling from scaffolding near The RimThe Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a construction worker who died after falling from scaffolding.
San Antonio City Council approves renaming portion of East Side street in honor of Tuskegee Airmen
Read full article: San Antonio City Council approves renaming portion of East Side street in honor of Tuskegee AirmenSan Antonio City Council this week approved a renaming for a portion of an East Side street in honor of the Tuskegee Airmen, the United States Armed Forces’ first African-American pilots.
Spurs rebound from NBA Cup loss to beat Wizards 119-94
Read full article: Spurs rebound from NBA Cup loss to beat Wizards 119-94San Antonio rookie Dylan Harper had a season-high 24 points and the Spurs led for all but 22 seconds in defeating the Washington Wizards 119-94 on Thursday night to rebound from a disappointing loss in the NBA Cup final.
Outgoing North East ISD superintendent discusses timing of departure, district’s challenges ahead
Read full article: Outgoing North East ISD superintendent discusses timing of departure, district’s challenges aheadThe announcement of Dr. Sean Maika’s resignation as the superintendent of North East Independent School District came as a surprise to many.
Salvation Army helps thousands of San Antonio children through Angel Tree program
Read full article: Salvation Army helps thousands of San Antonio children through Angel Tree programCars and trucks stretched along Frost Bank Center Drive on Friday as families picked up gifts from the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, a decades-old tradition that helps thousands of children wake up to presents under the tree.
Construction worker dies near The Rim after falling from scaffolding, SAFD says
Read full article: Construction worker dies near The Rim after falling from scaffolding, SAFD saysOne construction worker is dead after falling from scaffolding Thursday afternoon near The Rim, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Woman with San Antonio ties charged after razor blades found in bread at Mississippi Walmart
Read full article: Woman with San Antonio ties charged after razor blades found in bread at Mississippi WalmartThe woman arrested for allegedly placing razor blades in bread at two Walmarts in Mississippi has multiple ties to San Antonio, KSAT confirmed Thursday.
2 critically injured, no children injured in Pleasanton school bus crash, police say
Read full article: 2 critically injured, no children injured in Pleasanton school bus crash, police sayNo children were injured, but two people in a sedan were transported to a hospital in critical condition when a school bus and sedan collided in Pleasanton.
San Antonio will shift its elections to November in victory for Mayor Jones
Read full article: San Antonio will shift its elections to November in victory for Mayor JonesSan Antonio will move its municipal elections from May to November after a 6-5 council vote Thursday afternoon. The decision came after a last-minute blitz by Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, who said she only learned of the opportunity last month.
‘I’m guilty’: San Antonio man, 19, admits to possessing child pornography, crime ring affiliation
Read full article: ‘I’m guilty’: San Antonio man, 19, admits to possessing child pornography, crime ring affiliationA San Antonio man has admitted to possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material as part of an international crime organization called “764.”
Bexar County commissioners join call for TCEQ to reconsider Guajolote Ranch permit approval
Read full article: Bexar County commissioners join call for TCEQ to reconsider Guajolote Ranch permit approvalBexar County leaders asked state regulators to reconsider their approval of a wastewater permit for the company behind the Guajolote Ranch housing development.
H-E-B, Meals on Wheels preparing for 33rd annual Feast of Sharing this weekend
Read full article: H-E-B, Meals on Wheels preparing for 33rd annual Feast of Sharing this weekendH-E-B, in partnership with Meals on Wheels San Antonio, will prepare meals for more than 3,000 older adults during the grocer’s Feast of Sharing event this weekend.
Teen accused in shooting death of 8-year-old brother ordered to remain in detention
Read full article: Teen accused in shooting death of 8-year-old brother ordered to remain in detentionDespite pleas from family and lawyers representing him, a teenager accused of shooting and killing his brother will remain in detention, a Bexar County associate juvenile court judge ruled Thursday.
Man arrested after evading officers three separate times in stolen vehicle, SAPD says
Read full article: Man arrested after evading officers three separate times in stolen vehicle, SAPD saysA man has been arrested after evading officers three separate times in a stolen vehicle, according to San Antonio police.
TxDOT’s ‘Not So Fun House’ exhibit aims to curb incidents of holiday drunk driving
Read full article: TxDOT’s ‘Not So Fun House’ exhibit aims to curb incidents of holiday drunk drivingDrunk driving incidents during the holidays are an issue across the state, with more than 2,000 crashes reported last year, according to numbers from the Texas Department of Transportation.
KSAT Rewind 2025: This year in San Antonio through the lens of viewers on KSAT Connect
Read full article: KSAT Rewind 2025: This year in San Antonio through the lens of viewers on KSAT ConnectAs the year comes to a close, we are taking a walk down memory lane with some of the best moments from 2025 we saw on KSAT Connect.
📺 Things to do this weekend: Cinema Nights, annual Snowball 5K & 1K, ‘The Sound of Music’
Read full article: 📺 Things to do this weekend: Cinema Nights, annual Snowball 5K & 1K, ‘The Sound of Music’From historic theatre tours to festive light displays, San Antonio is packed with exciting events this weekend.
San Antonio local elections will move to November following tight city council vote
Read full article: San Antonio local elections will move to November following tight city council voteA majority of the San Antonio City Council voted Thursday to move municipal elections from May to November.
How SAPD SAFFE officers work with South Side businesses to prevent crime
Read full article: How SAPD SAFFE officers work with South Side businesses to prevent crimeSan Antonio police SAFFE officers on the South Side are spreading the word about their free crime-prevention services by connecting directly with local businesses.
Local businesses launch donation drive for South Side family after fatal crash
Read full article: Local businesses launch donation drive for South Side family after fatal crashJust months after a deadly crash on the South Side, a family is now forced to go through the holiday season without a mother.
Taking rainbows off the road: San Antonio to install Pride sidewalks after crosswalk removal ordered by state
Read full article: Taking rainbows off the road: San Antonio to install Pride sidewalks after crosswalk removal ordered by stateSan Antonio will install rainbow-colored sidewalk treatments on North Main Avenue in order to “recognize and support the LGBTQ+ community,” according to a city spokesperson.
Man sustains life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in neck on South Side, SAPD says
Read full article: Man sustains life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in neck on South Side, SAPD saysA man sustained life-threatening injuries after he was stabbed in the neck on the South Side, the San Antonio Police Department said Wednesday.
San Antonio man has reunited more than 200 people with lost class rings nationwide
Read full article: San Antonio man has reunited more than 200 people with lost class rings nationwideA heartwarming moment was captured on camera as a local man returned a lost class ring to a Judson High School graduate. It's a mission that has been going on six years, and Richard Escobedo has reunited more than 200 people with their lost class rings.
Suspected thief stole more than $200K in jewelry from San Antonio businesses, police say
Read full article: Suspected thief stole more than $200K in jewelry from San Antonio businesses, police sayNew documents related to the arrest of a suspected jewelry thief indicate that he intentionally targeted high-end items during a recent crime spree.
Crime in San Antonio dropped 13% in 2025, SAPD report says
Read full article: Crime in San Antonio dropped 13% in 2025, SAPD report saysThe San Antonio Police Department reported 124,314 crimes from January through November 2025, which is down from 143,529 reported during the same period in 2024.
Man sentenced to 56 years in prison for fatal 2022 stabbing on North Side
Read full article: Man sentenced to 56 years in prison for fatal 2022 stabbing on North SideA man was sentenced to 56 years in prison for a fatal 2022 stabbing on the North Side, Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales said in a news release Wednesday.
Trinity University, SwRI developing nasal spray treatment to combat PTSD
Read full article: Trinity University, SwRI developing nasal spray treatment to combat PTSDThe project, funded by the inaugural Trinity-SwRI Research Collaboration Program, is developing a formulation for intranasal delivery, similar to allergy medication.
‘I lost somebody today’: Victor Wembanyama scores 18 points in NBA Cup final after learning of death in family
Read full article: ‘I lost somebody today’: Victor Wembanyama scores 18 points in NBA Cup final after learning of death in familyVictor Wembanyama played in Tuesday night’s NBA Cup final with a heavy heart.
City housing manager allowed to keep position despite exaggerating work history, records show
Read full article: City housing manager allowed to keep position despite exaggerating work history, records showA City of San Antonio housing manager was allowed to stay in her role last year, despite an internal investigation that determined she embellished portions of her work history, records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
ME’s office identifies man shot multiple times outside North Side gas station
Read full article: ME’s office identifies man shot multiple times outside North Side gas stationThe Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office has identified a 35-year-old man killed Tuesday in a shooting outside of a North Side gas station.
San Antonio Planning Commission to discuss Guajolote Ranch financing model in January
Read full article: San Antonio Planning Commission to discuss Guajolote Ranch financing model in JanuarySan Antonio’s Planning Commission tabled discussions around a financing model for the Guajolote Ranch development in northwestern Bexar County, despite suggestions from opponents that the issue would be heard this week.
San Antonio Police Department reports overall crime decrease in 2025
Read full article: San Antonio Police Department reports overall crime decrease in 2025Overall crime in San Antonio declined more than 13% in 2025, according to data presented Tuesday by Police Chief William McManus to the City Council’s Public Safety Committee.
‘We want to do more’: District 1, LGBTQ+ community address San Antonio’s denied rainbow crosswalk exemption
Read full article: ‘We want to do more’: District 1, LGBTQ+ community address San Antonio’s denied rainbow crosswalk exemptionThe City of San Antonio’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board held a holiday meet and greet on Tuesday night, weeks after the Texas Department of Transportation denied the city’s request to keep rainbow-colored crosswalks in the pride district.
Council staffer won’t say why he allegedly left ‘Die Fascist’ note; previous councilman jumps to his defense
Read full article: Council staffer won’t say why he allegedly left ‘Die Fascist’ note; previous councilman jumps to his defenseThe now-former council staffer accused of leaving a note with a “threatening” statement in the field office of Councilwoman Misty Spears (D9) would not answer KSAT’s questions about it on Tuesday. However, his former boss — and Spears’ predecessor — has jumped to his defense.
Northside ISD officials discuss opening all-virtual high school by next school year
Read full article: Northside ISD officials discuss opening all-virtual high school by next school yearDuring Northside Independent School District’s board meeting on Dec. 9, Superintendent John Craft publicized that district staff are currently looking into the possibility of opening what was referred to as the Northside Connect virtual school.
‘Terror and chaos’: Bondi Beach shooting survivor with San Antonio ties recalls dodging bullets
Read full article: ‘Terror and chaos’: Bondi Beach shooting survivor with San Antonio ties recalls dodging bulletsChavi was there on Bondi Beach when two terrorists opened fire on her favorite Hanukkah celebration. She shielded her baby and helped collect other children whose parents weren't with them.
Romeo Santos, Prince Royce announce 2026 performance at Frost Bank Center
Read full article: Romeo Santos, Prince Royce announce 2026 performance at Frost Bank CenterRomeo Santos and Prince Royce are set to perform at the Frost Bank Center next year for a stop on their tour, according to a news release.
Serial robber with at least 10 warrants arrested for jewelry theft, SAPD says
Read full article: Serial robber with at least 10 warrants arrested for jewelry theft, SAPD saysA man with at least 10 felony warrants has been arrested in connection with several jewelry thefts and robberies across San Antonio, according to police.
Parents brace for change as SAISD considers closing Carvajal Elementary School
Read full article: Parents brace for change as SAISD considers closing Carvajal Elementary SchoolParents of Carvajal Elementary School are preparing for disruption after San Antonio Independent School District officials indicated the campus might close at the end of the school year.
NISD to finalize plans for closing campus for certain students during lunch periods next school year
Read full article: NISD to finalize plans for closing campus for certain students during lunch periods next school yearNorthside Independent School District is expected to stop letting most high schoolers go off campus for lunch in the 2026-2027 school year.
City housing administrator signed for dead homeowner; other employees altered records, audit finds
Read full article: City housing administrator signed for dead homeowner; other employees altered records, audit findsA City of San Antonio audit described its Neighborhood & Housing Services Department as having an environment vulnerable to fraud, waste and abuse, records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
Man arrested, accused of abandoning 1-year-old child in his care, SAPD says
Read full article: Man arrested, accused of abandoning 1-year-old child in his care, SAPD saysA 25-year-old man was arrested for allegedly abandoning a child at a home on the Northwest Side, according to San Antonio police.
Man, 19, dies at hospital after accidental shooting at Northwest Side apartment complex, SAPD says
Read full article: Man, 19, dies at hospital after accidental shooting at Northwest Side apartment complex, SAPD saysThe San Antonio Police Department said a 19-year-old man later died at a hospital after an accidental shooting on the Northwest Side.
17 San Antonio-area retailers affected by nationwide frozen dessert recall
Read full article: 17 San Antonio-area retailers affected by nationwide frozen dessert recallAt least 17 San Antonio-area retailers are affected by a nationwide frozen dessert recall due to concerns of small stones or other hard objects present in the product.
🎆 Where to catch firework shows on New Year’s Eve in San Antonio
Read full article: 🎆 Where to catch firework shows on New Year’s Eve in San AntonioWhat are your plans for New Year’s Eve? If you and you’re family are searching for a place hosting firework shows in San Antonio to ring in 2026, KSAT has you covered.
The Rock at La Cantera to host free NBA Cup Finals watch party
Read full article: The Rock at La Cantera to host free NBA Cup Finals watch partyFans are invited to an official NBA Cup Finals watch party at The Rock at La Cantera on Tuesday when the San Antonio Spurs take on the New York Knicks.
Former Brandeis standout, USC Trojan Rian Forestier donates basketball shoes to middle schoolers
Read full article: Former Brandeis standout, USC Trojan Rian Forestier donates basketball shoes to middle schoolersRian Forestier, a University of Southern California sophomore and former Brandeis High School basketball star, isn’t forgetting where she came from.
SAISD board discusses possible closure of Carvajal Elementary School
Read full article: SAISD board discusses possible closure of Carvajal Elementary SchoolOn Monday, the San Antonio Independent School District board discussed a recommendation to close Carvajal Elementary School after the 2025-26 school year.
Southwest Legacy standouts sign letters of intent, staying close to home
Read full article: Southwest Legacy standouts sign letters of intent, staying close to homeOn a celebratory afternoon at Southwest Legacy High School, two of the Titans’ premier athletes made their college commitments official, signing national letters of intent to continue their careers at nearby universities.
San Antonio’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board meets after TxDOT denies request to keep rainbow sidewalks
Read full article: San Antonio’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board meets after TxDOT denies request to keep rainbow sidewalksThe City of San Antonio’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board held a holiday meet and greet on Tuesday night.
Former San Antonio City Council staffer arrested for threats toward District 9 office, affidavit says
Read full article: Former San Antonio City Council staffer arrested for threats toward District 9 office, affidavit saysA staff member for a San Antonio City Council district office has been arrested on a terroristic threat charge, according to an email obtained by KSAT from City Manager Erik Walsh to Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and the city council.
Bite cases and dangerous dog affidavits are up in San Antonio. Why does ACS see a silver lining?
Read full article: Bite cases and dangerous dog affidavits are up in San Antonio. Why does ACS see a silver lining?Animal Care Services officials think greater awareness has, at least in part, led to a bump in confirmed bite cases and a two-fold increase in the number of dangerous or aggressive dog affidavits.
‘Never be the same’: Texas rabbis describe family members’ terror during Australia Hanukkah shooting
Read full article: ‘Never be the same’: Texas rabbis describe family members’ terror during Australia Hanukkah shootingThe terrifying mass shooting at an Australian Hanukkah celebration is hitting close to home for two Texas rabbis, one of them in San Antonio.
SAPD: San Antonio woman arrested, accused of driving while intoxicated with 5 children in vehicle
Read full article: SAPD: San Antonio woman arrested, accused of driving while intoxicated with 5 children in vehicleA San Antonio woman was arrested over the weekend for allegedly driving while intoxicated with five children in her vehicle, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
San Antonio police release new information on alleged wrong-way DWI suspect who died in SAPD custody
Read full article: San Antonio police release new information on alleged wrong-way DWI suspect who died in SAPD custodyNearly a week after KSAT first reported on the death of a suspect in San Antonio police custody, the department released new details on Monday afternoon.
‘We’re devastated’: Thousands of dollars stolen during break-in at historic VFW Post 76 downtown
Read full article: ‘We’re devastated’: Thousands of dollars stolen during break-in at historic VFW Post 76 downtownThe oldest Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Texas is calling on the community to come forward with information after thousands of dollars were stolen in an early-morning break-in.
Lawsuit: Spurs icon David Robinson accuses business partner of diverting more than $34 million
Read full article: Lawsuit: Spurs icon David Robinson accuses business partner of diverting more than $34 millionSan Antonio Spurs legend David Robinson filed a lawsuit last week alleging his business partner diverted tens of millions of dollars to fund a new venture without his knowledge.
San Antonio-area school districts to receive more than $600K in federal funding for mental health services
Read full article: San Antonio-area school districts to receive more than $600K in federal funding for mental health servicesSeveral school districts in the San Antonio and surrounding areas are set to receive hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of federal funding to enhance mental health services, according to a news release.
Teen sent to hospital with life-threatening injury in apparent accidental shooting, SAPD says
Read full article: Teen sent to hospital with life-threatening injury in apparent accidental shooting, SAPD saysSan Antonio police said it is investigating the cause of a shooting that sent a teenager to the hospital on Monday afternoon.
Bexar County Medical Examiner seeks public’s help to identify man’s body found on West Side
Read full article: Bexar County Medical Examiner seeks public’s help to identify man’s body found on West SideThe Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify a person whose body was found in June on the West Side.
Erik Cantu taken into custody in Bexar County courtroom on past evading arrest cases, BCSO says
Read full article: Erik Cantu taken into custody in Bexar County courtroom on past evading arrest cases, BCSO saysErik Cantu was taken into custody on warrants from past evading arrest cases Monday morning, a little more than a week after his latest arrest for felony burglary of a habitation.
San Antonio Zoo welcomes nearly 30,000 visitors for opening weekend of Congo Falls
Read full article: San Antonio Zoo welcomes nearly 30,000 visitors for opening weekend of Congo FallsThe San Antonio Zoo welcomed tens of thousands of visitors during the opening weekend of the new Congo Falls exhibit from Friday to Sunday.
3 people on the run after alleged robbery at La Cantera’s Louis Vuitton store, SAPD says
Read full article: 3 people on the run after alleged robbery at La Cantera’s Louis Vuitton store, SAPD saysThree people are on the run in connection with a robbery at the Louis Vuitton store at the Shops at La Cantera, according to San Antonio police.
Man arrested, accused of DWI after hitting bicyclist on West Side, SAPD says
Read full article: Man arrested, accused of DWI after hitting bicyclist on West Side, SAPD saysA man was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after allegedly hitting a bicyclist on the West Side, according to San Antonio police.
SAFD: Chimney fire causes damage to Northwest Side home; residents escape safely
Read full article: SAFD: Chimney fire causes damage to Northwest Side home; residents escape safelyFive residents were able to escape from a house fire on the Northwest Side without any injuries, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
2 people in critical condition after shooting in parking lot of North Side bar, SAPD says
Read full article: 2 people in critical condition after shooting in parking lot of North Side bar, SAPD saysTwo men were hospitalized after a fight escalated into a shooting in the parking lot of a bar on the North Side, according to San Antonio police.