The Comfort Cafe, known for helping people recover from alcohol and drug addiction, is closing one door to open a new door to better benefit their recovery program.

People with serious mental illness (SMI) often admit their condition makes it difficult to maintain a job or relationships. Considering it’s not rare — 5% of U.S. adults suffer from SMI — how can they get help in South Texas?

Pride Center San Antonio hosted a vigil for actor Jonathon Joss on Sunday, a week after he was shot and killed at his South Side property.

Hundreds of people came to the Southtown bar Gimme Gimme on Sunday as more than just customers. They came as friends and supporters of owner Aaron Peña, buying plates of fajitas to help with his medical bills.

Out in the heat with nowhere to go — that’s the reality for hundreds of people in San Antonio without shelter.

There’s one health supplement that’s been getting more attention recently: nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+).

After navigating downtown street construction during this month’s NCAA Men’s Final Four celebrations, some potential Fiesta-goers are expecting more of the same when the celebrations begin next week.

Leaders of state humanities councils throughout the country say federal funding cuts by President Donald Trump's administration will force them to scale back or eliminate celebrations next year commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary.

Have you ever wondered how much stronger a dog’s sense of smell is compared to a human? Well, the answer is why the Alamo Area Search and Rescue team uses dogs to help find missing people.

As the 2025 NCAA Men’s Final Four is nearing its end, several KSAT Connect users have sent their memorable moments of the festivities.

An East Side nonprofit is hosting a resource fair and bike giveaway event this weekend.

The La Vernia Independent School District transitioned to a four-day school week in 2023.

For the last 49 years, Joe and Donna Agruso have stayed together side by side, and they can’t imagine it any other way.

A wood carving club shares its love for art and proves that wood carving is more than just a hobby.

Corazon Ministries unveiled its new mobile medical unit on Friday, designed to provide health services to people experiencing homelessness in San Antonio.

As inflation drives up prices, local efforts are being made to provide fresh and affordable food to San Antonio residents.

The San Antonio Spurs marked a significant milestone with their inaugural “Champions for Change” event on March 5 at the Victory Capital Performance Center. More than 350 guests attended the event, which raised over $450,000.

There’s pride in preservation, especially for one of San Antonio’s oldest neighborhoods.

The César E. Chávez Educational Foundation will announce the Grand Marshal and details for the annual march on Wednesday afternoon.

Arbiter, a rock band in town, says they’re trying to fundraise to purchase new equipment.

A love story is turning to the next chapter now that 27-year-old Elena Perez is cancer-free.

Candice Mossberg said she remembers her brother, Richard Belmonte, for his heart and humor. Belmonte was hit and killed in a wrong-way crash on Jan. 26.

Yellow tape now stretches across where the fence line should stand at the Bonilla family home.

A Texas man said the future of his DJ career is uncertain now that he’s out thousands of dollars in equipment.

San Antonio Pets Alive! is at full capacity and needs the community’s help to find animals a forever home.

A local couple is doing their part to help our community by donating blood every chance they get.

Hundreds of period products will soon be in the hands of middle school students across San Antonio.

KSAT 12 News is heading to Denver Heights in January for Know My Neighborhood.

San Antonio now ranks second in Texas for the highest homeless population, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The Lemon Girls received $10,000 from the Human Rights Campaign in late December.

The Thirsty Horse Dance Hall & Saloon is hosting a fundraiser until Wednesday for Anna Villarreal.

Thousands of lights, inflatables and animatronics line the city leading up to Christmas. December is not the only month of the year when Windcrest comes together.

Elena Perez has lived with liver disease for 14 years. Now with a new cancer diagnosis, a liver donation could save her life.

Thousands of people came together for a hot turkey lunch on Thursday.

SA Youth was founded back in 1984, and it’s still serving the community.

Oct. 1st is National Night Out, and several organizations, including the City of San Antonio, are hosting events around the city to foster community.

Neighbors in South San want to strengthen their community to help it thrive. But they say they don't have enough resources to learn about basic life skills.

CDC data shows the South San neighborhood has historically high rates of different illnesses and diseases. Doctors who practice there say they are trying to make healthcare more accessible.

San Antonio Parks and Recreation is hosting a community party and resource fair at the Hamilton Community Center on the Northeast Side this Saturday.

The Lakehills Community Center is hard at work to prepare for its biggest fundraiser yet. The team is just weeks out from the Medina Lake Cajun Festival, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. This year, getting the community together means a whole lot more.

Hubert Brown acted as a mentor to 26 young people who worked in his East side restaurant this summer. Even during the year, he hires youth from the community to run the barbecue business.

South Texas Blood and Tissue are asking the community who has type-O blood to donate.

Mike Gallegos, Jr. died in July after battling leukemia. He was only 16.

As of Tuesday, the man-made reservoir was only 3.6% full. Earlier this summer, the lake was even lower.

Alice "Ma" Harper, owner of the Creole Kitchen that bears her name, says working is what keeps her going. She recently was honored for her 33 years in business.

MVISD said its student population has grown more than 10% annually over the last three years.

Nicholas Monroe sees power in a paintbrush, and that’s why each of his pieces has a greater purpose.

Nicole Steward said her front lawn looks like a lake after it rains heavily in San Antonio.

South Texas Blood & Tissue is teaming up with BIG Love Cancer Care for a blood drive this Sunday.

Bennie Price started Big Mama's Safe House on the East Side in 2021 and it's turned into a big help for his community. He's now being asked to start a similar resource hub on the West Side.

Mike Gallegos Jr. was 16 when he passed away. He battled leukemia for 10 months.

The team at Arboretum San Antonio has been engaging with the community and is hosting its first input workshop next month.

Mireles Party Ice has sent nearly 1,000,000 pounds of packaged ice to the greater Houston area, sending packages to groups like the Texas Dept. of Emergency Management and the Red Cross.

It's been five days since Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas. Still more than one million Texas customers are without power.

School’s out for the summer, but training and fundraising for the Brackenridge Eaglettes have only just begun.

Hundreds of fans packed the plaza at the Rock at La Cantera to celebrate the San Antonio Spurs during the NBA Draft.

Tommie Anderson was a funeral director in town for decades. His family is holding multiple events this weekend to honor him.

53 crosses line Quintana Road, honoring the 53 migrants who died in the back of a tractor-trailer in 2022.

The saying goes, ‘If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life’. That’s exactly how South Side San Antonio barber Pete Hernandez is feeling as he rounds out more than 60 years of cutting hair.

All staff, gear and stations transferred over with the merger at the beginning of June.

On Tuesday, May 14th, you’ll see the hashtag #leaveyourmark all over social media.

The Anti-Bully Gang has helped more than 50 kids over the last few years. Now, King Kyle Lee is looking to take the group's efforts nationwide.

Two of the things our region is most known for are barbeque and veterans. On Saturday, May 11, an event to honor both will be held in Floresville.

Tony Daniels, 57, went into cardiac arrest while refereeing a youth sports game. Strangers in the stands stepped up to help. They performed CPR compressions on him for 20 minutes until an ambulance arrived.

Diabetes is a major reason people lose their vision or limbs or experience kidney failure, three complications that Joel Gonzalez, Jr. has dealt with in his life.

Months after a deadly mass shooting in Maine, backers and detractors held an hourslong debate over a so-called red flag bill.

It’s the season for the popular American tradition of daddy-daughter dances: an opportunity for young girls to get all dressed up, taken out and treated like a princess by their fathers. Check out the list of dances!

The popular American tradition of a father-daughter dances are an opportunity for young girls to get all dressed up, taken out and treated like a princess by their fathers.

It's nothing short of miracle. Aubrey Scaletta from the New River Valley lost both her feet in an accident while riding in her father's pickup truck. After six surgeries, Aubrey is defying odds, not only walking, but dancing.

Chiflada's Cocktail Bar and the Periodpalooza organization created a "period" pantry on West Martin Street. People can get free period products and leave donations.

When it comes to our climate, and slowing the catastrophic effects of global warming, there’s so much information, and scientists are still working to learn more as the world continues to change and evolve over time.

Dozens gathered at the Barshop Jewish Community Center on Thursday to honor a historical moment from 85 years ago known as the Night of Broken Glass.

More than 150 volunteers gathered in the Lowe’s parking lot on Austin Highway Wednesday morning to build beds for local families in need.

A pastor gives troubled teens options in what's called the “Hope and Hammer” approach. The goal is to get to the teens before it's too late.

After a five-year hiatus, a traditional San Antonio event honoring the Puerto Rican culture returns to the Alamo City.

Aid the Silent, a nonprofit organization hoping to build a community for deaf and hard-of-hearing children and teens, is one of 100 community-nominated projects selected to participate in the 2023 Lowe’s Hometowns community impact program.

Christina Olivarez, with The Social Butterfly Gal, joined the KSAT Money Q&A to discuss how entrepreneurs and business professionals can harness the power of community-building for success.

KSAT Reporter Patty Santos was surprised by the local non-profit leaders for her community impact stories.

On Monday, more than 500 San Antonio communities participated in the San Antonio Neighbors Together event, also known as National Night Out.

The first meeting was held at the Davis Scott Family YMCA in Precinct 4; those in attendance had concerns with roadways, sewage, and homelessness, but the elephant in the room was the recent uptick of shootings between suspects and law enforcement.

A local boxing gym that has been a positive and safe space for teens faces an uncertain future as its landlord threatens to shut it down.

There hadn’t been a public tour of the tower since 2001.

A school supply drive is less than two weeks away, but a local ministry needs help to make the event successful.

A local nonprofit that believes in the power of art and creativity to heal is changing the lives of people in San Antonio.

OSHA's Wi-Fi connectivity program has been in effect since 2020, and the initiative has evolved to help with digital literacy and device distribution.

Unlimited play has helped open 82 playgrounds in 19 states each named after a child in their own community.

The organization has been hard at work setting the foundation for economic plans in our community. Chief Workforce Officer Romanita Matta-Barrera with Greater: SATX joined Leading SA to discuss plans for the future.

Tuesday marks one year since 53 migrants were abandoned in a tractor-trailer on Quintana Road and died. A memorial still stands honoring and remembering the lives lost.

People across San Antonio celebrated Pride 2023 with the Pride Bigger than Texas festival. The parade kicks off Saturday at 9 p.m.

This weekend has been filled with Juneteenth events to encourage people across the San Antonio community to celebrate freedom and unity.

Poet's Pointe is a new "pocket park" incorporating poetry and visual art.

This summer local teens are turning a building into their canvas for a bright community mural.

Animal abuse cases have exploded in the state of Michigan.

A 10-acre field of bright, tall yellow sunflowers is in full bloom at Traders Village Flea Market.

The City of San Antonio is bumping up incentives to recruit more lifeguards and outdoor pool supervisors.

Meals On Wheels is in dire need of volunteers to deliver meals to senior citizens.

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Happy Mother's Day!

The community is invited to the Briscoe Western Art Museum for a day of free admission to the cultural arts experience this upcoming Sunday.

Two groups in support of and against Proposition A held rallies Saturday in San Antonio, encouraging voters to cast their ballots for the May 6th Election.