Leon Valley police have installed six license plate reader cameras across the city as part of a $50,000 state grant meant to fund 13 cameras, a program officials say is designed to help investigators track vehicles connected to criminal cases.
Federal prosecutors in Texas announced assault charges against a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot in the back by immigration enforcement agents Sept. 20.
Flooding is likely this week, according to KSAT’s Weather Authority team, and Gov. Greg Abbott discussed how Texas will prepare for rainfall during a news conference Monday afternoon.
SpaceX launched its Super Heavy booster and Starship rocket from Starbase, Texas, this morning in a test flight that could mark another step forward for the company’s spacecraft and satellite missions.
Cuellar is known as one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress who often diverges from the party on issues like immigration, abortion and gun rights.
More heat through Monday, then rain chances make a return next week. However, the setup is a complicated one and may change as we get closer.
As The Nonprofit Council prepares to kick off its largest fundraising event of the year, leaders say recent budget cuts and rising costs make the event even more important.
The attorney for a Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas says he's back in an ICE detention center after being taken to a hospital for a second time.
Republicans have seized on his past votes and comments to argue he will revert to his most progressive positions if elected, while Talarico’s campaign insists he has remained consistent.
Voters across the nation say skyrocketing gas prices are causing financial hardships for their families.
While concerns about data centers grow across South Texas, including water and energy use, some residents on the far West Side of Bexar County said they are dealing with a different problem: a strong natural gas odor.
The Public Utility Commission will vote to greenlight three proposals to build first-of-their-kind transmission lines after approving two massive lines last month.
With high costs top of mind, GOP candidates in competitive races tested a tightrope act: Trump’s policies are helping, but Biden is still the culprit for your gas and grocery bills.
The Center for Health Empowerment in South Texas (CHEST) officially opened CHEST South on Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, facility tours, and a community resource fair.
Rep. Henry Cuellar and Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina are both courting crossover support in a region where voters have been willing to defy Democratic or Republican labels.
National Republicans have branded their midterm convention as “Trumpapalooza,” with a clear goal of energizing GOP voters — and stocking their campaign coffers — during a difficult midterm environment.
The three-day event took place over Labor Day weekend at the Henry B. González Convention Center, drawing attendees from across the country for cosplay, gaming, panels, meet-and-greets, artist vendors, and arcade experiences.
If you are heading out this Labor Day weekend, you are far from alone — and the data shows it is going to be a busy, expensive few days on the road and in the air.
We are hearing more from officials following a critical Flock camera vote. Kendall County commissioners voted unanimously last month to end the county’s contract with Flock Safety, shutting down a network of 57 automated license plate readers spread across the county. The vote was 5-0.
San Antonio residents can witness a rare partial lunar eclipse on Thursday night, with up to 96% of the full moon passing through Earth's shadow and taking on a deep coppery-red color. Despite the possibility of a few clouds, the event should still be visible for some.
The agency that regulates the state’s oil and gas industry voted to adopt the new policy before sharing it with the public. It added more “listening sessions” when the public can speak to agency staff.
A bridge in southwest Uvalde County is expected to reopen this weekend after floodwaters left it impassable less than two months ago, the Texas Department of Public Safety said Friday.
Most of the state’s GOP leaders have hedged on the White House's plans for the region, welcoming a construction pause without breaking from a president they're loath to cross.
The majority of school districts in Texas have a designation that allows them to start in early August when San Antonio is moving through the hottest temperatures of the year.
A new Texas law will soon require schools to have a plan for cardiac emergencies, and KSAT Investigates found most Bexar County-area school districts are still working on them.
A South Texas family is asking why the man accused of killing 20-year-old Martin Martinez three years ago was released from jail before being arrested again.
David Elder digs into scratch-made soups and sandwiches at PICNIKINS, and talks about the SAN ANTONIO MISSIONS’ Back to School Weekend before checking out two new dining additions at SAN ANTONIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
Immigration officials denied the allegations, but Reps. Joaquin Castro and Veronica Escobar said they’ve come across numerous problematic examples.
UIL is requiring schools to use the wet-bulb globe temperature as a means of protecting students from heat illnesses.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission announced an extension of the deadline for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed in the July 2026 floods.
The first week of August is seasonably hot, with temperatures nearing triple digits but still better than previous years. Light wildfire smoke from Oregon and Washington is causing hazy skies over Texas, though air quality remains unaffected. Recent rainfall has led to fast-flowing rivers like the Frio and Nueces reaching some of their highest levels in years. While a heat high west of Texas keeps most rain away, a few sea breeze showers from the Gulf are possible through the weekend.
David Elder digs into German-American classics at FORK & SPOON, enjoys Italian hospitality at PIATTI RISTORANTE & BAR, has brasserie experience at WILHELM & WERNER, and attends ribbon cuttings at SOUTHERLEIGH and BAKERY LORRAINE.
A woman deported to Mexico despite having legal permission to remain in the U.S. has filed suit against the federal government.
A South Texas landmark that helped define generations of Tejano music and family celebrations is now gone after a massive overnight fire destroyed the historic Crystal Ballroom in Crystal City on Monday.
Republican business leaders said immigration raids on the Latino community would be top of mind at the ballot box in the midterm elections.
Floodwaters from recent Texas storms are replenishing Corpus Christi's reservoirs, delaying a projected water emergency until 2028. Officials say the temporary relief won't slow nearly $1 billion in projects to diversify the city's long-term water supply.
As data centers rapidly expand across South Texas, KSAT Investigates learned the public cannot find out how much water San Antonio-area data centers are using because of a Texas law that its author says is being interpreted far more broadly than intended.
David Elder explores the newly renovated WILHELM & WERNER at the historic Faust Hotel for a Texas brasserie experience, celebrates ribbon cuttings at SOUTHERLEIGH and BAKERY LORRAINE as both open new locations inside the San Antonio International Airport, and heads to Houston's CREDENCE for open fire cooking from a two-time James Beard Award nominee.
A prolonged stretch of summer heat is settling into South-Central Texas, with temperatures trending hotter each day through the end of July.
David Elder digs into scratch-made French toast at BOX ST. ALL DAY, fires up prime brisket and ribs at SOUTH BARBECUE, stops by HONEY’S CHICKEN JOINT for bone-in chicken and buttery biscuits, and visits KING WILLIAM WINE COMPANY for French cuisine and an exceptional wine selection.
Choke Canyon has almost doubled its supply of water this week, although the reservoir is still at 15% capacity.
A third person has died as a result of the flooding in South Texas after floodwaters swept away a vehicle in Val Verde County, Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday.
Federal officials announced significant developments in a deadly South Texas human smuggling investigation. Eleven suspects have been indicted, but two of them are still at large.
A man was sentenced to 15 years in prison in connection with a deadly human smuggling operation, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
San Antonio faces another day of high heat with temperatures near 100°, and humidity making it feel up to 110°, while there is only a small chance of showers locally. Tropical Storm Bertha is weakening as it approaches the Texas coast, expected to bring rain mainly to coastal areas before dissipating by Friday with minimal impact. Bertha poses no significant threats to travel and will be gone by the weekend. If you have beach plans, keep them.
After being detained by ICE last month, Sister Leticia “Letty” Ugboaja, a 56-year-old nun from Nigeria, could be detained again or subjected to constant monitoring.
The Frio River is recovering faster than many expected after last week’s Hill Country flooding, and some float outfitters near Concan plan to reopen as soon as Thursday.
La Salle County officials said hundreds of residents have decided to stay where they are as the Nueces River nears 29 feet.
Tropical Storm Bertha, now with 60 mph winds, will impact Louisiana but is expected to weaken and bring only minimal rain to Texas, while San Antonio faces its first triple-digit temperatures of the year.
Temperatures are forecast to rise to near 100 this week, while we watch what unfolds with a tropical system in the Gulf. At this time, we believe impacts to South Texas will be minimal.
After a decade of rescuing animals in San Antonio, Footbridge Foundation is helping answer the call for pets impacted by floods across the Texas Hill Country.
Families across parts of South Texas are beginning the long process of cleaning up and rebuilding after rising water from the Leona River and Rio Grande flooded roads, homes, parks and low-lying areas.
The Texas Department of Transportation has initiated an emergency repair contract for the FM 481 bridge over the Nueces River in Uvalde County, which partially collapsed following flooding earlier this month.
A mandatory evacuation was issued Thursday for parts of Comal County along the Guadalupe River, according to a county news release.
Paxton rallied in McAllen while Talarico toured the border this week, offering an early look at how each will vie in the coming months for the Latino voters who swung to Trump in 2024.
Saronic Technologies accepted a tax incentive deal on the promise of bringing 10,000 jobs in 10 years. Critics say this deal comes with a caveat.
Heavy downpours in South Texas washed out highways and stranded motorists Tuesday as forecasters warned that a threat of more severe weather could bring dangerous flooding to already drenched counties near the border with Mexico.
A dramatic water rescue in Sabinal was caught on cellphone video Tuesday morning after a Good Samaritan waded into fast-moving floodwaters to save a man who had been swept into Elm Creek.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is barring horses, pigs, cattle and other animals from Texas due to concerns over New World screwworm, a parasitic fly.
Rainfall totals may reach 3-6 inches, with isolated areas near the Rio Grande and Edwards Plateau seeing more than 8 inches, potentially affecting the Frio, Nueces, and Rio Grande rivers.
With heavy rain in the forecast and the threat of flash flooding, cabin owners, resort operators and emergency crews along the Frio River are urging visitors to stay alert and prepared.
Nestled in the heart of downtown, the Spanish Governor’s Palace stands as one of San Antonio’s oldest surviving landmarks and a reminder that South Texas played a key role in the nation’s fight for independence.
Spotty downpours may affect the evening commute with brief heavy rain and lightning, though most areas will remain dry. Dry weather returns Wednesday and Thursday, accompanied by light Saharan dust causing hazy skies but minimal impacts. Rain chances increase over the weekend, with scattered downpours likely Saturday afternoon due to Gulf moisture, though rain will not persist all day.
The Tejano musician has been dogged by a series of headlines regarding his former accordionist, a registered sex offender. Pulido has insisted he did not know about the man’s rap sheet.
San Antonio and much of Texas will experience hot, humid, and mostly rain-free weather for the 4th of July holiday weekend, with only a very low chance of stray showers. Fireworks celebrations are expected to proceed under seasonable conditions, but caution is advised for those using personal fireworks due to drying grasses and the risk of grass fires. Rain chances remain low through Sunday and Monday, with only isolated storm activity possible.
Immigration rights experts worry that the recent inquiry is the latest sign Trump is interested in transferring unaccompanied minors to the state, where it is easier to quickly deport them.
As the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence, members of the Sons of the American Revolution in San Antonio are highlighting the often-overlooked role South Texas played in helping the United States win its independence.
ICE detained the 56-year-old nun from Nigeria on Sunday but released her later that day after federal lawmakers intervened.
A South Texas nun was detained Sunday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement while reportedly on the way to celebrate Mass, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church said on Facebook.
