The federal government’s own watchdog is raising serious concerns about the mental health unit at San Antonio’s Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans’ Hospital, finding safety hazards that went unresolved for years, privacy violations and widespread failures in patient care documentation.
On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, San Antonio veterans gathered to remember one of their own, Lance Cpl. Julian Escobedo.
Every day in the U.S., 17 veterans die by suicide, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This September, during Suicide Prevention Month, two San Antonio veterans are speaking out about something many in the military are taught never to do: ask for help.
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the memories remain vivid for the Americans who watched the tragedy unfold and for those who answered the call to serve in its aftermath.
A disabled Navy veteran said disputes with her homeowner’s association left her with two choices: sell her home or face a potential foreclosure.
Residents in the Stallion Estates neighborhood in Spring Branch are continuing to push back against a proposed rock quarry in Blanco County, but for some veterans, the fight goes beyond concerns about dust or traffic.
The 2026 Warrior Games kicked off in San Antonio this week, bringing nearly 200 veterans from across the country to compete in adaptive sports and build community through recovery.
For many veterans, the transition to civilian life after serving in the military can be one of the biggest challenges they face. For Philip Chumley, that challenge became an opportunity to build something new.
As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, members of the Daughters of the American Revolution in San Antonio are honoring their ancestors while continuing a mission of education, patriotism and community service.
Communities across San Antonio came together Sunday ahead of Memorial Day weekend to honor those who gave their lives in service to the country.
Graduation season isn’t just for people. Three four-legged graduates earned their certificates Saturday, completing more than two years of training to become service dogs for veterans.
The San Antonio City Council voted 11-0 Thursday afternoon to keep many landlords from refusing to rent to veterans based only on their use of federal housing vouchers.
During KSAT’s 6 O’Clock News on Tuesday, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined Myra Arthur and Ernie Zuniga to talk about multiple topics, including the Preston Hollow Drive explosions that injured five people.
The City of San Antonio's Small Business Accelerator program involves partnering veterans with mentors and companies that can help with business models, financial management, marketing and securing capital.
A San Antonio city council committee unanimously advanced a pair of proposals forward on Tuesday aimed at helping veterans with federal housing vouchers find suitable places to live.
As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of freedom, one piece of that history is still alive inside Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 76 — the oldest VFW post in Texas.
The VA's veteran suicide report, recently released, compiles 2023 data and shows 6,398 suicides nationwide, including 581 in Texas.
A $2 million federal grant will fund major renovations at VFW Post 76, the oldest Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Texas, after years of storm damage, vandalism and financial strain.
Losing a limb is like losing an identity for people, especially if you add trauma to that scenario, but thanks to a breakthrough program at UT Health San Antonio, families will now be one step closer to regaining that identity.
A San Antonio veteran is asking the Bexar County Commissioners Court to approve funding for a countywide veteran mental health outreach service center.
Paddles for Warriors is a new nonprofit that organizes games and events for veterans and first responders in the San Antonio area.
A U.S. Army veteran says wilderness therapy helped him find stability after struggling to adjust to civilian life.
The 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.
The latest Pickup Lines segment features retired U.S. Marines Maj. Gen. Juan Ayala, the Director of Military & Veterans Affairs for the City of San Antonio.
After the second suicide in the last eight months happened last week outside the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans’ Hospital, veteran advocates said addressing the topic head-on is necessary.
More than 200 families opened their homes Thursday to over 700 airmen trainees from JBSA-Lackland for the 50th annual Operation Home Cooking.
A veteran service and volunteer organization distributed more than 500 Thanksgiving meal boxes to families in need in northwest San Antonio on Saturday, according to a news release.
Tuesday marks Veterans Day, a day to honor and thank those who have served in the United States military. Here at KSAT, we want to honor veterans and military families in your life!
An art auction of work from the Warriors Heart Gallery — including paintings, sculptures, woodwork and audio — runs through Saturday, Nov. 8, at Grunt Style at 900 Broadway.
San Antonio City Council on Thursday approved major updates to its existing film incentives program, months after Texas passed a new law aimed at growing the state’s role in securing productions.
Wow, we’re literally two months away from 2025 ending! As nerve-wracking as that may sound, November is offering a wonderful list of things to do.
The rain hit hard in San Antonio last weekend, but it didn’t stop community members from showing up for an important cause, according to a press release.
Local organizers are rallying the community to honor 162,000 veterans’ graves with remembrance wreaths at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery this December, highlighting Military City USA’s commitment to remembering fallen service members.
Wednesday should be payday for federal workers, but with the government shutdown ongoing, thousands of families in San Antonio do not know when that next check will come.
Keith Harris was presented with a $5,000 check to help rebuild his mobile barbershop operation.
Data shows that at least 218 veterans were detained at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center at some point, between Sept. 1 and Sept. 30.
A Southwest Side woman is paying it forward for veterans, people with financial struggles and those with medical complications by mowing their yards for free.
Military City USA is more than just a proud nickname. San Antonio has deep roots in the country’s Armed Forces. But behind that pride is an alarming statistic.
There are currently at least 112 veterans behind bars at the Bexar County jail, according to data made available because of a new state law that went into effect last week.
Thousands of volunteers gathered at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on Thursday, also known as Patriot Day, to clean headstones and burial grounds of fallen veterans.
KSAT’s Ernie Zuniga visits with Jeanette Lira about her growing business, new projects and the profound loss that forced her to change everything.
KSAT’s Ernie Zuniga visits with Demonte Alexander about his childhood in Tennessee, love of Latin dance and strained relationships with his parents.
Antonio Santana launched the podcast "Frontline Strong," where he discussed mental health; the podcast ultimately led to the creation of a nonprofit to provide mental health services.
A bill that would require all Texas counties to keep track of veteran suicides passed through the state Legislature on Monday.
Approximately 120 veterans, active-duty service members and civilians gathered on Saturday morning to honor Memorial Day by participating in the Murph workout.
On Sunday morning, thousands of people walked through downtown San Antonio to honor the memories of loved ones who served in the military or as first responders.
A nonprofit is putting out a call for volunteers and corporations to fund a service project that honors those buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on Memorial Day.
Hundreds of people participated in the Stride for Hope Walk and Run on Saturday afternoon to raise awareness for veteran suicide prevention.
A Texas lawmaker is pushing for a change that could help shed light on the crisis of veteran suicides, a problem advocates say remains obscured by a lack of consistent data collection.
During the month of May, SeaWorld San Antonio will offer free one-day admission for active-duty United States military members, veterans and their families.
Dozens of people marched up and down the southern fence line of the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital Wednesday night, calling for remembrance and change.
Nearly 9 million Americans served in the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam era, with more than 2.5 million serving in Vietnam alone.
For many Vietnam veterans, the memories of war never left. But for Ed “Tex” Stiteler, going back helped ease the pain — and now he’s helping others do the same.
Lyndon B. Johnson wanted his presidency to be focused on civil rights and his domestic programs started with the “Great Society” — but the shadow of Vietnam loomed over the White House. What LBJ did as a result shaped his legacy for many Americans.
Thousands of Vietnam refugees found a new home in the United States following the war in Vietnam. One young girl, who fled Saigon as the city fell to the North, was inspired to join the United States Air Force when she was rescued.
When it comes to watching the Vietnam conflict play out on television shows and movies, we rarely see how women served the United States Armed Forces during this time. It’s something not talked about enough.
A well-decorated Navy veteran died by suicide outside the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital on April 7 in what his father believes was an outcry against the Department of Veterans Affairs and
KSAT’s special, "50 Years After The Fall: From Saigon to San Antonio," highlights how the war in Vietnam affected veterans in the Alamo City and South Texas. KSAT reached out to Vietnam veterans in San Antonio to share their experiences, hoping to educate younger generations and offer a glimpse into what they went through and why many would do it all over again.
Fifty years is a long time. Memories fade, things are lost, history is forgotten. We did not want that to happen to the men and women from San Antonio who served in Vietnam.
Trinh Warner, a Vietnamese refugee, recounts her harrowing escape from Saigon during the fall of South Vietnam, an event that led to her separation from her grandmother who later died in a re-education camp. Her story is featured in KSAT’s special "50 Years After The Fall: From Saigon to San Antonio."
A vigil and funeral service have been announced for a U.S. Navy veteran who died by suicide outside the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital last week.
An organization of American veterans, Afghans who fled their country and other volunteers has stepped up to help Afghans at risk of being stranded overseas.
As the U.S. Department of Defense tries to ban transgender people from the military, a retired Coast Guard captain recalled living through the back-and-forth battle of being transgender while serving
At a time when local spring breakers may be out painting the town, some high school students in Seguin are fulfilling a promise to paint artwork on a building.
Local filmmaker Andrew James Gonzales will premiere his new documentary "American Sons" this weekend at South by Southwest in Austin. The film tells the story of Marine Corporal Jorge “JV” Villarreal, who was killed in the line of duty while on patrol in Afghanistan in October of 2010.
The center, slated to open in November 2025, is being built using funds as part of the state appropriations for the 2022-2023 biennium, according to a news release.
After nearly a year of living on a broken futon in a field, a former U.S. Marine is starting over thanks to the efforts of several San Antonio-area organizations.
The nonprofit is partnering with agencies to help deliver critical support to veterans in the wake of the wildfires in California
Veteran and civil rights activists held a press conference on Monday urging President Biden to give Pvt. Marcelino Serna a posthumous Medal of Honor for his service in World War I.
The Pink Berets and the Texas Sugardaddies are thrilled to invite female veterans, their families, friends and community members to a special evening of culture, cuisine, and connection!
After burglars stole gifts from a local nonprofit, veterans helped brighten up the holidays for cancer patients by turning over dozens of toys they collected for the agency.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will honor veterans on Monday with a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
Veterans Day is Monday, and many places around the Alamo City are thanking veterans and active duty service members for their service.
Recent research is presenting a new way of thinking about suicide prevention, and both experts and patients believe it’s already saving lives.
