Spriester Sessions: Northside ISD superintendent discusses why heโs leaving, hot topics facing Texas public schools
Dr. Brian Woods is leaving the cityโs largest school district after 11 years. KSAT anchor Steve Spriester sits down with the Northside ISD superintendent to discuss why heโs leaving the district, school safety, and what Woods believes is the biggest threat to Texas public schools.
Spriester Sessions: Head of San Antonio FBI division says community involvement critical to stopping violent incidents
In this Spriester Sessions episode, KSAT anchor Steve Spriester sat down with Oliver Rich Jr., special agent in charge of the FBIโs San Antonio Division. Rich discusses his officeโs challenges and his challenge for everyone in the San Antonio area to keep our community safer.
Feds considering razing, rebuilding Robb Elementary School, state Sen. Roland Gutierrez says
In an interview with KSAT 12 anchor Steve Spriester, the Democratic senator, who represents Uvalde, said that President Biden told him that โweโre going to look to raze that school and build a new one.โ
11-year-old who attended Robb elementary says โwe need new rules,โ โsome people shouldnโt have gunsโ
Alina Borrego, who lost a friend in the Robb Elementary School shooting, told KSAT anchor Steve Spriester that stricter gun control laws need to be passed or โitโs gonna happen again and again.โ
โItโs scaryโ: Mother brought to tears, fearful of childโs safety in wake of Uvalde shooting
A family of five from San Antonio visited Uvalde on Sunday to stand alongside the grief-stricken community in the aftermath of the elementary school massacre that claimed the lives of 19 children and two teachers.
From 9/11 to Sutherland Springs, the face of the FBI San Antonio District retires after 26 years
In a far-reaching interview with KSAT anchor Steve Spriester, Christopher Combs, special agent in charge of the FBI San Antonio District, spoke about everything from Sutherland Springs to the emotional toll of the job after 26 years.
KSAT announces new digital streaming show: Breakdown with #StephAndSteve, debuting Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.
Breakdown with #StephAndSteve debuts Feb. 9 and will take a look at a range of major issues affecting the people of San Antonio, Bexar County and surrounding areas. Weโll talk to experts on the front lines and break down what you need to know.
KSAT, San Antonio Report and Bexar Facts to host mayoral forum ahead of early voting
Editorโs note: This story originally appeared in the San Antonio Report and was published on KSAT.com through a partnership. The San Antonio Report, KSAT 12, and Bexar Facts will host and televise a three-day mayoral forum with Mayor Ron Nirenberg and challengers Greg Brockhouse and Denise Gutierrez-Homer answering journalistsโ and residentsโ questions on separate nights. San Antonio Report Editor Robert Rivard and KSAT Anchor Steve Spriester, who will serve as moderators of the forums, called the mayor this week to try to convince him to take part in a debate. AdThe event will take place after the results from the latest Bexar Facts/KSAT/San Antonio Report poll are released. โRight now [Nirenberg] does have an opportunity every night to impress the public with his [daily COVID] report,โ she said.
11 interesting headlines on KSAT.com that you might have missed in 2020 (that arenโt COVID stories)
Blue dragons showed up on Texas beaches this year, along with a mysterious creature that officials at Padre Island National Seashore couldnโt quite identify. Beautiful but dangerous blue dragons discovered on Texas beach are โrare findโAye there be dragons at the beach - but not the scale-covered kind from fairy tales of old. Nope, these are blue glaucaus, a type of nudibranch or sea slug and officials at Padre Island National Seashore called them a โrare find.โ3. Once in a lifetime opportunity lest you drive through the San Antonio ZooFor the first time in history, guests were able to drive through the San Antonio Zoo in a motor vehicle. Man captures heart-stopping video of San Antonio Thunderbirds flyover from top of 500-foot towerWatching the Thunderbirds fly over San Antonio was cool but this guy got to watch it from 500-feet in the air.
Medicine, spirituality and mental health during a pandemic holiday season: A live conversation Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m., KSAT anchors Steve Spriester and Isis Romero will host experts from Trinity University to discuss and answer your questions about medicine, spirituality and mental health during this holiday season. The conversation will begin at 6:30 p.m., during our KSAT News at 6 broadcast, and then continue on KSAT.com, our newsreader app and KSAT-TV streaming platforms. The conversations will begin during our KSAT News at 6 broadcast and online at 6:30 p.m., and then continue on KSAT.com, our newsreader app and KSAT-TV streaming platforms from 7-8p.m. Panelists for the first night will include Christine Drennon, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology at Trinity University; David Macpherson, Ph.D., Chair Department of Economics at Trinity University; and Alfred Montoya, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology. Be the first to know by downloading our newsreader app or signing up for breaking news email alerts.
WATCH: UIW kicks off Light the Way holiday event
SAN ANTONIO โ The University of the Incarnate Word kicked off its annual holiday tradition, Light the Way, on Friday. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, this yearโs event has been transformed from a one-day festival into a three-day holiday drive. KSAT Q&A: What this yearโs Light the Way event means to UIWWhile the 34th annual event is free, due to space and time considerations, visitors were encouraged to make reservations online. All reservations have been booked and all three days are officially โsold out.โVisitors will get a chance to travel through the one million lights that illuminate the UIW campus. The UIW Campus will be illuminated from dusk until dawn through Jan. 6.
WATCH: Trinity University experts explain how COVID-19 has impacted South Texas, education community
Editorโs Note: Watch the first episode of the 3-part series in the video player at the bottom of this article. Part one, hosted by anchors Steve Spriester and Myra Arthur on Dec. 2, focused on COVID-19โฒs impact on the San Antonio region. On Wednesday, Dec. 9, KSAT anchors Steve Spriester and Isis Romero hosted experts from Trinity University to discuss and answer your questions about COVID-19โฒs impact on the education community in South Texas. Partnering with Trinity University for the 3 part series, the first night on Dec. 2 will tackle the health and economic ways this disease has affected so many of us. Panelists for the first night will include Christine Drennon, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology at Trinity University; David Macpherson, Ph.D., Chair Department of Economics at Trinity University; and Alfred Montoya, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology.
Winnerโs Circle: KSAT talks with winners from key state, local races this election
SAN ANTONIO โ There were a few history making wins to come out of the 2020 election. In Bexar County, two women will hold a seat on the commissioners court, something that hasnโt been done in nearly 20 years. In addition, for the first time in the history of the position, Precinct 4 Constable, an African American woman will take office. Steve Spriester and Myra Arthur talk to these winners and more in an โAfter Election Dayโ livestream. Watch the full livestream with more local election results, commentary on the presidential race from at political science professor and more on the KSAT-TV streaming app.
Watch Live: Election Day 2020
KSAT is covering the 2020 election from all angles, and giving our viewers the choice on how to watch. Pick from our selection of Election Day streams below, including watch parties for both presidential candidates, reporters at polling sites and Bexar County election headquarters and our newsroom livestreams with anchors Steve Spriester, Isis Romero, Myra Arthur and more. Get election results on our homepage and Vote 2020 page. Be the first to know by downloading our newsreader app or signing up for breaking news email alerts.
How to watch KSATโs election livestream series
Editorโs note: Get election results on our homepage and Vote 2020 page. Be the first to know by downloading our newsreader app or signing up for breaking news email alerts. KSAT journalists are working overtime to give you the latest and best coverage for the 2020 election. In recent cycles, KSAT anchor Steve Spriester has hosted a must-watch Election Day livestream as polls close and results begin trickling in at 7 p.m. Read more from the Vote 2020 section:
KSAT anchor Steve Spriester, Trinity University professor discuss countdown to Election Day
SAN ANTONIO โ With less than two weeks until the general election, the campaigns for president and congressional seats are heating up. (Read more about all the key races on the Bexar County ballot here.) Juan Sepulveda, J.D., Ron Calgaard Distinguished Visiting Professor in Political Science at Trinity University. He also co-founded the DREAM LEAD Institute with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, a national leadership institute for DACA recipients. Sepulveda was a Rhodes Scholar receiving a degree in politics, philosophy, and economics, and is a graduate of Stanford Law School.
LIVE COVERAGE: Congressional debate hosted by KSAT in Uvalde
Follow along with our live coverage of the debate between Republican Tony Gonzales and Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones from the heart of Congressional District 23, at Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde. Read more about the race:The hour-long debate will air live on KSAT, KSAT.com and all of KSATโs free streaming platforms starting at 7 p.m. Southwest Texas Junior College and Sul Ross State University are the hosts, and KSATโs Steve Spriester will be the moderator. We want our viewers to weigh in on the issues they want to hear about from the candidates. In a race where the margin is usually razor-thin, debates can make the difference. And, for more election news and key races, visit KSATโs Vote 2020 page or sign up for our free election newsletter.
Takeaways from the Bexar County Pct. 3 Commissioner candidate forum
Democrat Christine Hortick and Republican Trish DeBerry are vying to replace outgoing Precinct 3 Commissioner Kevin Wolff, the lone Republican on the court. Hortick said she would propose expanding property tax exemptions for seniors. READ MORE: Who is on the November 2020 election ballot for Bexar CountyConstable cutsAfter initially proposing cutting 38 constable positions, the Bexar County Comissioners Court agreed to only cut 19 positions. โWhen Iโm at the door with people, they are cognizant of response times, especially if they live in far reaches of the county,โ DeBerry said. Only two women have ever held a seat on Bexar County Commissionerโs Court, according to the Express-News.
Watch: Bexar County Pct. 3 Commissioner candidate forum
READ MORE: Who is on the November 2020 election ballot for Bexar CountyBackground informationWith outgoing Precinct 3 Commissioner Kevin Wolff, a Republican, leaving the seat vacant after three terms, the race is likely to be one of the most competitive in Bexar County. She currently serves as the president of the Bexar County Childrenโs Court Attorney Association. DeBerry won the GOP nomination for the seat over Tom Rickhoff during the July runoff election, securing 55 percentage points. Hortick won the nomination outright in the March primary. Only two women have ever held a seat on Bexar County Commissionerโs Court, according to the Express-News, whose editorial board in February endorsed Hortick.
Trinity University professor explores role of propaganda on November general election
SAN ANTONIO โ Voters are expected to head to the polls in possible record numbers for the November election. One issue KSAT 12 News is looking into ahead of the election is what role propaganda will play in the presidential race โ especially when it comes to social media posts. KSAT 12 News anchor Steve Spriester talked with an expert about this issue during a livestream Friday. Steve and Trinity Professor Aaron Delwiche discussed computational propaganda, COVID-19 and the assault on democracy. You can watch livestream in its entirety in the video player above.
KSAT Q&A with Demonte Alexander of Bexar Facts (6 pm)
KSAT Q&A with Demonte Alexander of Bexar Facts (6 pm)Published: June 13, 2020, 10:19 amDemonte Alexander, director of external affairs & special projects for Bexar Facts, talks with Steve Spriester and Myra Arthur about racial inequality and other issues that will be included in the next Bexar Facts-KSAT-Rivard Report poll.
KSAT Q & A: Governor Greg Abbott talks to anchors Steve Spriester and Isis Romero about current issues in the state of Texas
KSAT Q & A: Governor Greg Abbott talks to anchors Steve Spriester and Isis Romero about current issues in the state of TexasPublished: June 8, 2020, 7:19 pmKSAT Q & A: Governor Greg Abbott talks to anchors Steve Spriester and Isis Romero about current issues in the state of Texas
WATCH: Mayor, county judge join KSAT, Bexar Facts for virtual town hall on COVID-19
SAN ANTONIO โ San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff joined KSAT anchor Steve Spriester and other community leaders and advocates for a discussion about the communityโs biggest concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual town hall focused on the results of the latest Bexar Facts-KSAT-Rivard Report poll. The poll was released Tuesday through a partnership between Bexar Facts, KSAT12 and The Rivard Report. It includes responses from 668 registered Bexar County voters of different income and education levels, race, age, gender and political party affiliation. Take the poll, via Bexar Facts, here or comment below.
Pandemic poll: San Antonians are most looking forward to returning to these activities
Whatโs the one activity people in San Antonio are looking forward to the most when stay-at-home orders are lifted? What are people looking forward to? (Bexar Facts)In addition to socializing with friends and family, people are most looking forward to eating out and exercising, the poll found. Here is the full list of survey responses to the question about what people are most looking forward to when the stay-at-home order is lifted:What people are most looking forward to doing when things are back to normal. The poll included responses from 668 registered Bexar County voters of different income and education levels, race, age, gender and political party affiliation.
COVID-19 not expected to peak for several weeks in Texas, Gov. Abbott says
He said while the rate for positive cases is still less than 10% of those tested, the dramatic increase of positive cases and deaths from a week ago is concerning. Today the positive cases have more than tripled over last week, and there are now 70 deaths. While the U.S. is expected to see cases peak in about two weeks, the crest in Texas could be a week or 10 days after that, Abbott said. โThere has never been this many people applying for unemployment in Texas,โ Abbott said. Map: Track COVID-19 cases in Texas, county-by-county updatesCOVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new virus, stands for coronavirus disease 2019.
Spriester Session: Texas Primary election night livestream
KSAT anchor Steve Spriester will be hosting a Primary Election night livestream from the KSAT newsroom on Super Tuesday. Vote 2020 news, resources and resultsSpriester and guests will have live election results and analysis beginning at 7 p.mYou can watch the livestream here, on the KSAT mobile app or your KSAT TV channel (think Roku or Amazon Fire TV Stick). Related Headlines:
City officials to hold unplanned news conference on coronavirus Thursday
SAN ANTONIO โ Update: Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and the City of San Antonio announced Thursday that a case of the novel coronavirus has been confirmed. The patient, who was quarantined at Joint Base San Antonio Lackland, was officially diagnosed with the disease that first originated in Wuhan, China. Original story: City officials will be holding a news conference Thursday morning regarding the coronavirus situation at JBSA-Lackland, a source told KSAT 12 News anchor Steve Spriester. About 50 minutes after Spriester got word of the news conference, city officials sent an email confirming the news conference at 10 a.m. at Municipal Plaza. Ninety-one evacuees from China arrived at the base Friday for a 14-day, federally-mandated quarantine as a precaution against the virus.
Video: Steve Spriester, Trinity professor answer your questions about US-Iran conflict
Video: Steve Spriester, Trinity professor answer your questions about US-Iran conflictPublished: January 17, 2020, 3:36 pmTrinity Univ. professor Sussan Siavoshi sits down with KSAT anchor Steve Spriester to answer questions about the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
Presidential candidate, former Mayor Juliรกn Castro to march in SA's Pride parade
SAN ANTONIO โ Presidential candidate and former Mayor Juliรกn Castro will march in San Antonio's Pride Parade on Saturday. Castro's campaign manager confirmed to KSAT's Steve Spriester on the return to his hometown for the Pride Bigger Than Texas Festival and Parade. I just confirmed that Presidential Candidate and former SA Mayor @JulianCastro will be marching in the San Antonio Pride Parade tomorrow. #KSATnews โ Steve Spriester (@stevespriester) June 29, 2019His arrival comes less than 72 hours after Castro and other presidential candidates squared off in the first Democratic debate. For more information on the Pride Bigger Than Texas Festival and Parade, click here.
Go on dangerous trek across Brooks County where 700 migrants have died
The area where weโre walking in is one of the most heavily used trails by migrants in Brooks County #KSATBorderJourney #KSATnews pic.twitter.com/nQlvUeu1y3 โ Adrian Garcia (@adrianrolgarcia) July 18, 2018Good morning from Brooks County. KSAT's Steve Spriester, Luis Cienfuegos, Mario Orellana, Sal Salazar and Adrian Garcia will walk the same path that the migrants take in Brooks County. Producer Mario & I will be walking the same path the migrants use, starting at 6:30 a.m. in BROOKS COUNTY. Steve Spriester met up with a resident and a new business owner who shared their thoughts on the small town. #KSATBorderJourney pic.twitter.com/uaQHd6JLUj โ Steve Spriester (@stevespriester) July 17, 2018The #KSATBorderJourney makes it 2nd stop in Carrizo Springs.
KSAT-12 News special 'After Sutherland Springs' airs Tuesday at 9 p.m.
SAN ANTONIO โ A KSAT-12 special will examine the aftermath of the shooting inside the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, where 26 parishioners were killed during Sunday morning church services Nov. 5. Life 'After Sutherland Springs'Much of the special, called "After Sutherland Springs," focuses on the fallout of the shooting, including how the gunman was able to buy guns because his conviction for domestic violence and stay at a mental hospital did not turn up in background checks. The coverage also includes a look at how other mass shooters were able to get their hands on guns. CLICK HERE TO SEE KSAT-12'S COVERAGE OF SUTHERLAND SPRINGS"That's probably the worst scene I've ever seen," FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs said. Finally, "After Sutherland Springs" includes messages of hope from First Baptist's Pastor Frank Pomeroy and other local religious leaders who want people to continue to believe in the good of others and not to give in to fear.