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Legal aid attorneys prepare for increase in caseload when eviction hearings begin in June

SAN ANTONIO Many places closed down during the pandemic, but Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, a nonprofit organization that provides free legal services to people who cant afford an attorney, stayed open. Trejo said the attorneys are working with the City of San Antonio and collaborating with them on the Right to Counsel program. Trejo said they are also working with San Antonio Legal Services Association, a nonprofit organization also providing free legal services to those in need. Trejo said the San Antonio housing attorneys at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid have 71 open eviction cases working. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid has also updated its website to make it easier for people seeking help.

We do not need another problem: Pediatrician warning community after seeing drop in vaccinations

"We do not need another problem," said Dr. John Fitch, with Heritage Pediatrics in Alamo Heights. Fear and closed offices have kept parents from taking kids to the doctor for their vaccinations and well visits. Skipping child vaccine appointments during COVID-19 crisis could put community in dangerFitch and his colleagues are concerned. "Once the rates start to drop, you can start seeing illnesses like measles, pertussis, meningitis," Fitch said. A lot of offices would see well patients in the morning and sick patients in the afternoon," he said.

How senior citizens who need help running errands can avoid scammers

But there are some scammers out there looking to make money off unsuspecting seniors in need of assistance. Watch out for these COVID-19 scamsIf you're a senior citizen and someone you don't know offers to help you with your errands, be wary. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says some scammers offer to buy supplies for seniors in need and never return with the goods or the money. If you need help with going out and paying your bills, contact your bank to see if it can set up autopay for you. Also, be cautious of purchasing from unknown sellers online.

’Murder Hornets’ are in US; Can the insects possibly migrate to San Antonio or South Texas?

This is what getting stung by a ‘murder hornet’ looks and feels likeEven though the hornets are still hundreds of miles away from our area, it has been a topic of discussion in the South Texas area for months. If the hornet does survive the colder months, there is a possibility it could migrate to states farther south, including Texas where the weather is warmer. So there’s not a lack of food to prevent them from coming down here.”Honeybees are vital to our ecosystem and environment, especially in South Texas. I just don’t think we have these just yet.”Keck said for the moment, there is not a reason to be overly concerned in South Texas. She said it will take time to study the “murder hornet” in the United States and follow its breeding and migration patterns.

As Traders Village San Antonio remains closed, state says flea markets may reopen

SAN ANTONIO – As Texas moves to reopen its economy, there has been some confusion between what businesses can start operating. Traders Village San Antonio found itself in the middle of the confusion after Gov. Other flea markets in Texas that opened this past weekend include Traders Village Grand Prairie and Traders Village Houston. The mayor of San Antonio addressed why the flea markets could not open during Monday's daily COVID-19 briefing. We will work to confirm this information and the details so that Traders Village can re-open this weekend .

How Salvation Army is feeding, sheltering San Antonio community during COVID-19 crisis

SAN ANTONIO – When the coronavirus pandemic hit South Texas, the Salvation Army of San Antonio worked quickly to ensure its shelter residents would be safe. “We’re not taking the traffic indoors, so we’ve moved our canteen truck outside,” said Brad Mayhar, spokesperson for the Salvation Army of San Antonio. “When people donate through our local Salvation Army web site, the money stays local and it helps our local programs here in San Antonio,” said Mayhar. Click here for more information or to donate to the Salvation Army of San Antonio. The first case confirmed in the U.S. was in mid-January and the first case confirmed in San Antonio was in mid-February.

SA health officials recommend face covering to limit spread of COVID-19; Here’s how to make a homemade mask

SAN ANTONIO – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has now officially recommended that everyone but infants should wear a cloth mask or face covering in certain public settings to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In addition, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg announced Monday that Metro Health officials recommend anyone over five years old wear a cloth face covering over their nose and mouth in public. The CDC has a section on its website dedicated to making a homemade face mask or a cloth covering. - Be careful not to touch your eyes, nose, and mouth when removing the face covering and wash your hands immediately after its removed. The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators, the CDC says.

Local school union collecting information on how lockdown drills impact teachers

Do active shooter drills impact students? The group made recommendations on active shooter drills and proactive school safety solutions. Shelley Potter, president of the San Antonio Alliance of Teachers and Support Personnel, the union that represents San Antonio ISD teachers and employees, said the organization is talking with teachers about lockdown drills and collecting information. Are active shooter drills in schools doing more harm than good? San Antonio ISD said it conducts lockdown drills that are announced and initiated by school administrators.

How Santikos became San Antonio’s theater chain, and its plans for two new locations

(Images of John L. Santikos and theaters provided by the Santikos company.) Santikos opened the Palace Theater in 1923 and expanded to drive-ins, including the Mission and San Pedro locations in the 1940s. (KSAT)(Images of John L. Santikos and theaters provided by the Santikos company.) (KSAT)(Images of John L. Santikos and theaters provided by the Santikos company.) (KSAT)(Images of John L. Santikos and theaters provided by the Santikos company.)

News @ 9 Business Briefing: 5 hospitals hit with federal penalties; SA falls behind on innovation; WeWork coming to downtown

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Express-News Business Editor Greg Jefferson stopped by KSAT News at 9 to discuss why five area hospitals were hit with federal penalties, a study showing San Antonio is lagging behind other cities in innovation and the new WeWork office coming to downtown. Jefferson is also a columnist at the San Antonio Express News. You can read more of his work by clicking here. News @ 9 Business Briefing: Five area hospitals hit with federal penaltiesNews @ 9 Business Briefing: San Antonio falling behind on innovationNews @ 9 Business Briefing: WeWork set to open office in downtown SAAPP USERS: Click here if you experience issues playing the individual videos

News @ 9 Business Briefing: Economic forecast; Changes to Toyota plant; USAA decreasing employee bonuses

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Express-News Business Editor Greg Jefferson stopped by KSAT News at 9 to discuss the 2020 economic forecast, the changes coming to the local Toyota plant and the decrease in bonuses for USAA employees. Jefferson is also a columnist at the San Antonio Express News. You can read more of his work by clicking here. News @ 9 Business Briefing: 2020 economic forecastNews @ 9 Business Briefing: Changes coming to local Toyota plantNews @ 9 Business Briefing: Decrease in USAA employee bonusesAPP USERS: Click here if you experience issues playing the individual videos

Throwback Thursday: A look back at the history of San Antonio’s MLK March

SAN ANTONIO – Organizers say the City of San Antonio’s Martin Luther King, Jr. March is now the largest in the country. Dr. Martin Luther King,” said Dr. Keely Petty, chairperson of the MLK, Jr. Commission. In 1987, the City of San Antonio created the MLK, Jr. Commission. Everyone has an interest in civil rights for all people from all walks of life.”Every year, people from across the country travel to San Antonio to take part in the march. “We have a lot of dreamers in San Antonio, and they have an intense desire to keep the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. alive,” Petty said.

Sign up for KSAT’s ‘Vote 2020’ newsletter

SAN ANTONIO – KSAT is launching a free, weekly election newsletter on Sept. 15 and we want to give our audience a jump on subscribing. Leading up to all of the big elections happening this year, we wanted to offer our readers an easy way to keep up with the biggest political stories of the week. Every Tuesday, we’ll cut through the noise and email the rundown of what’s happening straight to our subscribers. SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER HEREHere’s some of what you can expect:Analysis of some of the biggest races and news-making headlinesKSAT Anchors Myra Arthur and Steve Spriester will sound off on the week’s stand-out momentsExclusive polling results that show what the people in your community care about mostVoter guides, important dates and other voting-related tipsDebate previews and wrapsEvery week, our newsletter will also include a piece of non-political, hand-picked content from KSAT Explains that subscribers may have missed.