Pickup Lines: Media executive & producer Ceslie Armstrong on health scares, celebrity fashion and her media empire
Read full article: Pickup Lines: Media executive & producer Ceslie Armstrong on health scares, celebrity fashion and her media empireKSATโs Ernie Zuniga visits with Ceslie Armstrong about her growing media empire, working in celebrity fashion in both New York and Los Angeles, and the childhood health scares she had to overcome here in San Antonio.
10,000 women from the US served in Vietnam, few recognize their role
Read full article: 10,000 women from the US served in Vietnam, few recognize their roleWhen 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. Itโs something not talked about enough.
Empresarias en San Antonio destacan en conferencia por el Dรญa Internacional de la Mujer
Read full article: Empresarias en San Antonio destacan en conferencia por el Dรญa Internacional de la MujerLa organizaciรณn de empresarios en San Antonio llevรณ a cabo una conferencia para conmemorar el Dรญa Internacional de la Mujer el pasado 3 de marzo.
Carla Garfias lidera conferencia de mujeres empresarias en San Antonio por el Dรญa Internacional de la Mujer
Read full article: Carla Garfias lidera conferencia de mujeres empresarias en San Antonio por el Dรญa Internacional de la MujerLa Asociaciรณn de Empresarios Mexicanos en San Antonio organizรณ una conferencia con cinco mujeres empresarias para conmemorar el Dรญa Internacional de la Mujer.
Marissa Mata destaca en evento de la Asociaciรณn de Empresarios Mexicanos por el Dรญa Internacional de la Mujer
Read full article: Marissa Mata destaca en evento de la Asociaciรณn de Empresarios Mexicanos por el Dรญa Internacional de la MujerLa Asociaciรณn de Empresarios Mexicanos organizรณ un evento el 3 de marzo para conmemorar el Dรญa Internacional de la Mujer.
Womenโs History Month: Karen Astonโs story, how she built up UTSA womenโs basketball
Read full article: Womenโs History Month: Karen Astonโs story, how she built up UTSA womenโs basketballIn Karen Astonโs four seasons at the helm of UTSA womenโs basketball, the Roadrunnersโ ascension has been undeniable.
Hundreds gathered to march and rally through downtown for International Womenโs Day
Read full article: Hundreds gathered to march and rally through downtown for International Womenโs DayHundreds celebrated the 35th annual International Womenโs Day celebration on Saturday, featuring a rally, speeches, vendors and a downtown march.
Womenโs History Month: Judsonโs Christina Camacho recalls her illustrious head coaching career in San Antonio
Read full article: Womenโs History Month: Judsonโs Christina Camacho recalls her illustrious head coaching career in San AntonioSan Antonio native Christina Camacho is one of the most influential sports figures in the history of the Alamo City.
San Antonio students lead initiative to provide menstrual hygiene products in school bathrooms
Read full article: San Antonio students lead initiative to provide menstrual hygiene products in school bathroomsTwo years ago, Dhiyasri Thirumurugan and Anvi Jakatimath noticed the girls' bathrooms at Basis San Antonio - Shavano Campus didnโt have dispensers with female menstrual items.
Women in Film and Television San Antonio ramping up for inaugural awards ceremony
Read full article: Women in Film and Television San Antonio ramping up for inaugural awards ceremonyA local nonprofit aimed at supporting women in media and entertainment is ramping up for its inaugural awards ceremony.
Tampon study finds link to toxic metals. Here are some alternatives
Read full article: Tampon study finds link to toxic metals. Here are some alternativesTampons are a particular concern as a potential source of exposure for menstruating people to chemicals and metals, according to a new study by researchers at UC Berkeley.
Why Mexicoโs historic President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum could see policy pushback in the U.S.
Read full article: Why Mexicoโs historic President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum could see policy pushback in the U.S.Political experts share insight on the implications of the unprecedented Mexican presidential election.
SA native NaLyssa Smith talks โchanging the game,โ teammate Caitlin Clark, WNBA growth in exclusive KSAT interview
Read full article: SA native NaLyssa Smith talks โchanging the game,โ teammate Caitlin Clark, WNBA growth in exclusive KSAT interviewEast Central HS alum NaLyssa Smith talks about the WNBAโs growth, teaming up with Caitlin Clark, charter flights ahead of season opener in exclusive interview with KSAT 12 Sports
Thousands of women to gather virtually for the National Conference for Women
Read full article: Thousands of women to gather virtually for the National Conference for WomenJust in time for Womenโs History Month, thousands of women are expected to gather online for the largest network of womenโs conferences in the country.
This is how International Womenโs Day came into existence, and how itโs celebrated around the globe
Read full article: This is how International Womenโs Day came into existence, and how itโs celebrated around the globeInternational Women's Day is a day that recognizes and upholds the achievements of women around the world, as well as promotes gender equality.
Period products, diapers, baby bottles will be tax free in Texas starting Sept. 1
Read full article: Period products, diapers, baby bottles will be tax free in Texas starting Sept. 1People will no longer have to pay taxes on menstrual products, diapers, baby wipes, baby bottles and other health-related and family-care products in Texas.
UTSA to host free Latin Leadership and Personal Development Global Summit on June 17
Read full article: UTSA to host free Latin Leadership and Personal Development Global Summit on June 17โLatinTalksโ is a series of talks and conversations where local leaders share their answers and solutions to challenges and adversities they once faced. This year's event will take place at UTSA's Main Campus.
โNever let your dreams dieโ: Woman graduates Northeast Lakeview College at 97 years young
Read full article: โNever let your dreams dieโ: Woman graduates Northeast Lakeview College at 97 years youngA nonagenarian walked the stage at Northeast Lakeview College (NLC) earlier this week after finally receiving her Associate of Arts degree.
Self-defense instructor urges women to learn how to protect themselves after 2 attempted kidnappings
Read full article: Self-defense instructor urges women to learn how to protect themselves after 2 attempted kidnappingsAs San Antonio police continue the search for a suspect who attempted to kidnap a woman and child on the Southeast Side last weekend, a self-defense instructor in that part of town is urging women to take a class to learn to protect themselves.
Southtown street will be designated as Emma Tenayuca Memorial Way to honor civil rights leader
Read full article: Southtown street will be designated as Emma Tenayuca Memorial Way to honor civil rights leaderA section of Cevallos Street from Interstate 35 to Probandt Street will be dubbed Emma Tenayuca Memorial Way in honor of the labor and civil rights leader.
How much do you know about some of the most famous women in history?
Read full article: How much do you know about some of the most famous women in history?March marks Womenโs History Month, and the world has spent the past few weeks highlighting and remembering some of the most famous achievements by women throughout the course of history.
Bexar County firefighter models beauty and strength in nontraditional maternity photos
Read full article: Bexar County firefighter models beauty and strength in nontraditional maternity photosOne San Antonio firefighter took non-traditional maternity photos dressed in her rubber boots and bunker gear.
Women artisans showcased in โMakers Batchโ exhibit at South Side library
Read full article: Women artisans showcased in โMakers Batchโ exhibit at South Side libraryCelebrate Women's History Month by visiting, The Makers Batch: Hidden Stories of the Women Artisans of San Josรฉ Potteries. This unique exhibit is curated by San Antonioโs own Mission Crafts Chandlery.
This is the story of the iconic Texas Shiner Beer and the woman who saved it
Read full article: This is the story of the iconic Texas Shiner Beer and the woman who saved itEven though Kosmos Spoetzl was the creator of the original recipe and set the tone of the importance of tradition and family at the brewery, it was his daughter known as Miss Celie, who kept the Texas Shiner tradition strong.
15 women-founded products we could all use in our lives
Read full article: 15 women-founded products we could all use in our livesWhether itโs relaxing, getting in a much-needed workout or being productive, as women, itโs nice to take that break for ourselves when weโre able -- even if we have to make the time.
Aviatrix Jackie Cochran is the most fascinating woman youโve never heard of
Read full article: Aviatrix Jackie Cochran is the most fascinating woman youโve never heard ofJacqueline Cochran was a record-breaking aviatrix, entrepreneur and political mover and shaker who was close enough with President Lindon B. Johnson he refused to let her call him Mr. President.
What you need to know about protective orders in Bexar County: KSAT Explains
Read full article: What you need to know about protective orders in Bexar County: KSAT ExplainsThe KSAT Explains team breaks down what you need to know about protective orders and shares the incredible stories of two domestic violence survivors.
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Two beauty queens from South Side represent Texas at national pageant
Read full article: Two beauty queens from South Side represent Texas at national pageantTexas represent! And, thatโs exactly what these two beauty queens from the South Side of San Antonio did at the nationally recognized Miss Plus America pageant in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Meet the Texas women looking to bring home the gold in Tokyo Olympics
Read full article: Meet the Texas women looking to bring home the gold in Tokyo OlympicsAt least 15 female athletes from Texas are competing this year, including Simone Biles, Cat Osterman, Simone Manuel, Brittney Griner and the Hurley sisters from San Antonio.
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South Side community advocate and 2 Latina youth authors honored by Texas Legislature
Read full article: South Side community advocate and 2 Latina youth authors honored by Texas LegislatureHouse Resolution 86 mentions several contributions made to the local community by Monterrosa, including her effort โto be a positive role model and a source of encouragement to others,โ creating a group โto empower, support, and educate women in an environment of mutual respect and acceptanceโ and promoting literacy among young people.
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Sen. Judith Zaffirini casts 65,000th consecutive vote in the Texas Senate
Read full article: Sen. Judith Zaffirini casts 65,000th consecutive vote in the Texas SenateSen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, is being recognized this week after casting 65,000 votes in the Texas Senate โ a record โunmatchedโ for the Lone Star State and in the U.S., the lawmakerโs office said.
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Leaders from San Antonio offer advice to the next generation for Womenโs History Month
Read full article: Leaders from San Antonio offer advice to the next generation for Womenโs History MonthAs part of Womenโs History Month, KSAT has told the story of some of those historic contributions from women spanning generations and leadership roles. We asked, simply, what advice do you have for young women and girls. Texas State Senator Judith Zaffirini:โEmbrace lifelong learning and commit to strengthening your best talents and your worst weaknesses. AdโI would add for young women in 2021 to use their voice for something greater than themselves.โAsia Ciaravino, San Antonio Youth:Image courtesy of Asia Ciaravino. Identify and cultivate your unique talents.
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Becky Hammonโs trailblazing journey from South Dakota to San Antonio Spurs
Read full article: Becky Hammonโs trailblazing journey from South Dakota to San Antonio SpursSAN ANTONIO โ The moment was years in the making and all Becky Hammon wanted to talk about was the final result of a regular-season NBA game in late December. โThe moment for me was just trying to come up with stuff to help us win the game,โ Hammon said. They see her as a leader and simply as Coach Hammon. โOne of the reasons why I decided to take the job was because I was going to inherit Becky Hammon,โ said Collen. Iโve been in San Antonio, part of the Spurs organization with the Stars and everything for 13 years,โ said Hammon.
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Women empowerment group kicks off monthly meetings on South Side
Read full article: Women empowerment group kicks off monthly meetings on South SideWhat started out as celebration for International Womenโs Day last year before Covid hit, has now become the first womenโs group on the Southside of San Antonio. AdThe group originally began on Facebook to connect women in the South San Antonio area for networking and new friendships. โI started the group for women who didnโt have friends to hang out with or get business advice from. Wonderfully Wise Women (WWW) is a female empowerment group that is about supporting women of all ages, races, sizes, styles, and sexual preference for personal growth and networking for business. AdTo join the Wonderfully Wise Women group, search for it on Facebook.
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HBO Max documentary to focus on U.S. Womenโs soccer team, equal pay lawsuits
Read full article: HBO Max documentary to focus on U.S. Womenโs soccer team, equal pay lawsuits(Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)In case you were living under a rock during the summer of 2019, the U.S. Womenโs National Soccer Team took the world by storm when the squad won the Womenโs World Cup for the second consecutive time, and fourth time overall. The national team has been in a legal battle with U.S. Soccer for a couple years now, fighting for equal compensation. The women claim that the menโs national team makes more money than they do. The fight has been a rallying cry for the womenโs national team. Fans even chanted โequal payโ during the final match of the 2019 World Cup.
11 women who should already be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Read full article: 11 women who should already be in the Rock & Roll Hall of FameWhile the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is known for celebrating excellence in music history, itโs not know for celebrating musicians of a certain category: Women.
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WATCH: โParenting in a Pandemicโ livestream special
Read full article: WATCH: โParenting in a Pandemicโ livestream specialOn Tuesday, anchor Myra Arthur hosted KSATโs second โParenting in a Pandemicโ livestream special, which you can watch in the player above. The first โParenting in a Pandemicโ livestream focused on adapting to change surrounding school and helping parents identify signs of sickness or struggles. You can watch that full livestream here. Ad๐ฃCALLING ALL PARENTS ๐ถWhat have you learned while parenting during a pandemic? Posted by KSAT 12 & KSAT.com on Saturday, November 14, 2020Read more on our KSAT Kids page:Pregnancy in a pandemic: KSAT anchor Courtney Friedman has a big announcement
These women have won the most medals in Olympic history
Read full article: These women have won the most medals in Olympic historyThe title of the most-decorated athlete ever belongs to United States swimmer Michael Phelps, who won 28 medals competing in five different Summer Olympics from 2000 to 2016. But there are so many highly decorated female Olympians, too.
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The women KSAT viewers, journalists are honoring for International Womenโs Day
Read full article: The women KSAT viewers, journalists are honoring for International Womenโs DayIn celebration of Womenโs History Month and International Womenโs Day, we asked KSAT viewers and journalists who they are honoring. Some social media users and KSAT reporters chose well-known historical figures, while others chose lesser-known women who had a significant impact on their lives. Would you like to celebrate a strong woman who has helped shape your life? Tell us in the comment section below who she is and why she is so important to you. I get my strength from the lord and her๐บ๐บ๐บ sassysiretha2611 on InstagramAlexsis Page, KSAT producerMadam Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Pregnancy in a pandemic: KSAT anchor Courtney Friedman has a big announcement
Read full article: Pregnancy in a pandemic: KSAT anchor Courtney Friedman has a big announcementItโs a dream come true to announce to a community I love, that Iโm pregnant. I have gathered so much information and have been able to personally ask the experts about these difficult choices Iโm facing. Iโm also talking to the concerned family members and friends of those who are expecting. Hopefully, that transparency will make us all feel a little more human, and a lot more at ease. Iโm excited to learn alongside you and hope to offer you that same confidence and comfort that Iโve been able to find.
43 years ago, Sandra Day OโConnor blazed a historic trail for women in the legal profession
Read full article: 43 years ago, Sandra Day OโConnor blazed a historic trail for women in the legal professionSandra Day OโConnor not only had a degree from one of the most prestigious universities in the world -- Stanford University in California -- but also a law degree she earned from the same institution in just two years.
31 photos youโve probably never seen, showing Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad history
Read full article: 31 photos youโve probably never seen, showing Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad historyHarriet Tubman did so much for others -- she escaped slavery and went on to become a leading abolitionist, leading enslaved people to freedom along the route of the Underground Railroad.
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Whatโs Up South Texas!: Teen with glaucoma inspires others to reach their goals despite life obstacles
Read full article: Whatโs Up South Texas!: Teen with glaucoma inspires others to reach their goals despite life obstaclesSan Antonio โ A Steele High School junior with a visual impairment is hoping her story will encourage others to overcome their obstacles in life. Jazmine Harper, 16, has always been visually impaired since she was born, but was diagnosed with glaucoma at age 8. Jazmine Harper is in Girl Scouts, on multiple swim teams, the marching band and the orchestra. AdโShe found that a lot of it was that people just donโt understand it,โ Jennifer Harper said. โEverybody has their own battles, so donโt let yours stop what you are trying to accomplish,โ Jazmine Harper said.
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Whatโs Up South Texas!: Woman dedicates life to sewing toddlersโ clothes for charities
Read full article: Whatโs Up South Texas!: Woman dedicates life to sewing toddlersโ clothes for charitiesSAN ANTONIO โ A San Antonio woman has dedicated her life to sewing childrenโs clothes for charities in need. โI have done about 70 to 80 outfits so far this year and it only takes a day,โ Gamble said. โI was about 5 ยฝ years old and my kindergarten teacher suggested I needed to be tested academically,โ Gamble said. AdโWhen I was going through that, โI donโt know if I am smart, so I am going to assume something is wrong with me,โ he looked past that. : Woman dedicates life to advocating for birds
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Whatโs Up South Texas!: Woman rescues shelter dogs to train as service dogs for vets with PTSD
Read full article: Whatโs Up South Texas!: Woman rescues shelter dogs to train as service dogs for vets with PTSDSan Antonio โ A South Texas woman has dedicated her life to helping veterans overcome Posttraumatic Stress Disorder by training shelter dogs to become service animals. Our job is to train a dog to alleviate those symptoms.โAdShe said they look for five things in a potential service dog. โThe thing with shelter dogs is that they have a shelter way of being,โ Jenkins said. โThe main obstacle is the misinformation and education lacking for service dogs and service dog training,โ Jenkins said. The main issue I would say is the service dog registries which are fake and not real nor is it associated with anything.
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Whatโs Up South Texas!: Woman dedicates life to advocating for birds
Read full article: Whatโs Up South Texas!: Woman dedicates life to advocating for birdsSAN ANTONIO โ A San Antonio woman has dedicated her life to advocating for birds and hopes to inspire others to do the same. โIt is very relaxing and a place for me to forget about work,โ Garlock said. โI advocate for the birds,โ Garlock said. โWhat we have in our parks is a blessing because you wouldnโt see the kind of birds, we have nesting in an urban city. The only way to educate the public in a meaningful way is to show them.
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Whatโs Up South Texas!: Bartender shares history of alcohol abuse to inspire others
Read full article: Whatโs Up South Texas!: Bartender shares history of alcohol abuse to inspire othersCrystal Sanders with TouchTunes Bartender of the Year award (Courtesy Crystal Sanders) (KSAT)Crystal Sanders, 40, is not only a bartender at Brewer's Grill, but she is a direct care specialist at ALPHA Home. Crystal Sanders as a child (Courtesy Crystal Sanders) (KSAT)"Things like that change you," Sanders said. AdSanders stopped drinking alcohol but it was a scary experience starting off. Crystal Sanders with her children (Courtesy Crystal Sanders) (KSAT)Crystal Sanders with her son (Courtesy Crystal Sanders) (KSAT)"For the longest time, my oldest sons didn't speak to me but they allowed me to stalk them on social media," Sanders said. โYou either struggle to stay clean or fight to stay high every day,โ Sanders said.
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Whatโs Up South Texas!: Disabled woman serves homeless, shares faith through custom-made crosses
Read full article: Whatโs Up South Texas!: Disabled woman serves homeless, shares faith through custom-made crossesSAN ANTONIO โ A San Antonio woman is not letting her disability stop her passion for helping the homeless and is making crosses to share her faith. I need to pray over her.โ I fell into a dream and God told me โI canโt let you go, Doris. I donโt think, if I didnโt have my crosses in my life, I would be happy.โShe said taking care of her husband is no easy task. I told God โDonโt take him. โI donโt think people deserve to be out in the street,โ Laque said.
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Undocumented mothers say they left violence; now fearing deportation
Read full article: Undocumented mothers say they left violence; now fearing deportationBROWNSVILLE, Texas โ The stories of two undocumented mothers from separate countries may be different, but the constant emotion of living in fear is the same. She said the violence in her hometown has continued with her niece and cousin recently being kidnapped. โMe procupa que me separen de mis hijas (I'm worried about being separated from my daughters),โ Heidi said. Heidi said she left her country to not only escape the violence but also poverty. โQue dios no los abandone (May God not abandon them).โAdAccording to the Center for Immigration Studies, the undocumented population was 10.8 million in 2016.
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