STEPHANIE SERNA

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One of the biggest fitness events of the year called runners, joggers and walkers from around the country to downtown San Antonio on Sunday.

With the help from the community, Head for the Cure raised more than $55,000 surpassing their 2021 goal.

SAN ANTONIO – Last week, we had another great Kaiti’s Science Lab experiment, and this one may have been a fan favorite. The cool demonstration teaches kids about the phases of the moon by using cookies to display varying amounts of creme filling. You can actually eat the experiment when you’re done. KSAT anchor Stephanie Serna’s daughter, Rooney, tried out the edible learning experience herself as she was already learning about it in school. Turns out, Rooney had a blast — both learning and eating.

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′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.

SAN ANTONIO – Dia de Muertos commemorates those who have passed away, and some people celebrate by making altars. Good Morning San Antonio Anchor Stephanie Serna’s daughter, Rooney, made an altar for her grandfather this year as a school project. (KSAT)Rooney said your loved ones still think about you every day, and you should never forget about them. “It’s important because they might be happy, like not just happy, but super happy,” Rooney said. “They might think of you every day.”Whether it’s big or small, making an altar for a loved one who’s passed is a great way to remember them.

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.

SAN ANTONIO – GMSA@9 anchors Max Massey and Stephanie Serna on Friday showed off 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.

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.

In this weeks KSAT Kids teacher spotlight, we highlight Margarita Santellanes, a Northside ISD custodian who has a work ethic that many could learn from. And although students were introduced to virtual learning back in March, its still different beginning the school year virtually. In a cute KSAT Kids video, Rooney, daughter of KSAT anchor Stephanie Serna, gives her advice on virtual learning and offers tips to other students. Northside ISD custodian goes above and beyond with kindness | SA Live | KSAT 12Do you know a classroom or school that is doing amazing work and deserves to be featured in KSAT Kids? KSAT Kids Home Science: Make Your Own VolcanoWATCH: Rooney, daughter of KSAT12 anchor Stephanie Serna, gives advice on virtual learningIn this KSAT Kids video, Rooney, daughter of KSAT12 anchor Stephanie Serna, gives her advice on virtual learning and offers tips to other students.

SAN ANTONIO School districts in San Antonio have officially started in our area. And over the last few weeks a lot of them have started virtually. And although many students were are already introduced to virtual learning back in March, its still different starting school this way -- for many with a new teacher and a new classroom. In this KSAT Kids video, Rooney, daughter of KSAT12 anchor Stephanie Serna, gives her advice on virtual learning and offers tips to other students. Related Content:

You may recognize Stephanie Serna from her years at KSAT as a reporter and weekend anchor but now you’ll get to see her bright and early on weekday mornings on Good Morning San Antonio.

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.