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‘Slap in the face’: Families’ criticism mounts over Bexar County DA’s handling of high-profile cases
Read full article: ‘Slap in the face’: Families’ criticism mounts over Bexar County DA’s handling of high-profile casesFamilies connected to high-profile Bexar County cases are voicing their frustrations with the district attorney’s office, saying they’ve been left in the dark about major decisions and are demanding accountability from DA Joe Gonzales.
‘I thought my life was in danger’: Airman sues City of San Antonio after traffic stop at gunpoint
Read full article: ‘I thought my life was in danger’: Airman sues City of San Antonio after traffic stop at gunpointAn airman is suing the City of San Antonio after she says San Antonio police officers pulled her over and unnecessarily held her at gunpoint, according to a lawsuit obtained by KSAT Investigates.
Woman, 70, sitting on front porch dies at hospital after car crashes into East Side home, SAPD says
Read full article: Woman, 70, sitting on front porch dies at hospital after car crashes into East Side home, SAPD saysA woman has died after a vehicle crashed into her East Side home Tuesday evening, according to San Antonio police.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses ongoing government shutdown, possible city funding for Spurs arena
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses ongoing government shutdown, possible city funding for Spurs arenaSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined the KSAT Q&A on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing government shutdown and the city’s possible funding for a Spurs arena after county funding was approved on Nov. 4.
After ex-SAPD officers’ acquittal, police union and defense attorneys call for accountability
Read full article: After ex-SAPD officers’ acquittal, police union and defense attorneys call for accountabilityA day after three former San Antonio police officers were acquitted in the 2023 shooting death of Melissa Perez, both the San Antonio Police Officers Association and the defense team are demanding accountability and political change in Bexar County.
US Rep. Tony Gonzales refuses to answer questions about alleged affair with staffer who died after catching fire
Read full article: US Rep. Tony Gonzales refuses to answer questions about alleged affair with staffer who died after catching fireU.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales has refused to answer KSAT Investigates’ questions about his alleged relationship with a staffer who died after setting herself on fire.
Police officer arrested, charged with 3 felony counts of injury to a child, SAPD says
Read full article: Police officer arrested, charged with 3 felony counts of injury to a child, SAPD saysA police officer was arrested and charged with multiple felonies following three alleged “off-duty incidents” in 2024, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
Medina Valley ISD elementary student found with loaded magazine, district says
Read full article: Medina Valley ISD elementary student found with loaded magazine, district saysA Medina Valley Independent School District elementary student is facing disciplinary action after a school marshal found a loaded .22-caliber rifle magazine linked to the student, according to a letter obtained by KSAT.
SAPD identifies suspect accused of fatally shooting 3 people at North Side landscape supply company
Read full article: SAPD identifies suspect accused of fatally shooting 3 people at North Side landscape supply companySan Antonio police have identified a man accused of fatally shooting three people Saturday morning at a North Side landscape supply company.
Former chief inspector for SA company that serviced UPS plane cautions against assigning blame for fatal crash
Read full article: Former chief inspector for SA company that serviced UPS plane cautions against assigning blame for fatal crashCoats told KSAT on Friday he worked exclusively on MD-11’s the final decade of his career and had even worked on the plane that crashed shortly after takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky.
The new technology affecting hundreds of backlogged DNA cases at Bexar County’s crime lab
Read full article: The new technology affecting hundreds of backlogged DNA cases at Bexar County’s crime labA switch to a new technology made DNA analysis more accurate at the Bexar County Criminal Investigation Lab, but it also takes longer. That is prompting a larger backlog of cases. The lab is now responding in multiple ways.
Puro Picks: Social media influencer Stephanie Guerra discusses weekend events in San Antonio
Read full article: Puro Picks: Social media influencer Stephanie Guerra discusses weekend events in San AntonioSocial media influencer Stephanie Guerra joined KSAT on Thursday to discuss weekend happenings in and around San Antonio.
Pickup Lines: KSAT chief meteorologist Adam Caskey talks weather, homemade thermometers and his famous confetti canon
Read full article: Pickup Lines: KSAT chief meteorologist Adam Caskey talks weather, homemade thermometers and his famous confetti canonThe latest Pickup Lines segment features KSAT chief meteorologist Adam Caskey. Caskey grew up in Minnesota as the youngest of three children. He later attended college in North Dakota and worked for more than a decade in Washington, D.C., before coming to San Antonio and KSAT in 2014.
Record drug seizures causing backlog at Bexar County’s crime lab
Read full article: Record drug seizures causing backlog at Bexar County’s crime labRecord numbers of drugs being seized and needing analysis began spiking in 2023 causing a major backlog. Courtney Friedman wanted to know what solutions are in place and which cases are being prioritized.
As government shutdown continues, San Antonio’s generosity and spirit remain strong
Read full article: As government shutdown continues, San Antonio’s generosity and spirit remain strongSome San Antonio-area federal workers are on the receiving end for assistance during the government shutdown, but they are also on the giving end, as well.
Affidavit: Man accused in attempted murder-suicide at hotel near downtown had 2-year affair with victim
Read full article: Affidavit: Man accused in attempted murder-suicide at hotel near downtown had 2-year affair with victimA man accused in an attempted murder-suicide at a hotel near downtown San Antonio allegedly held a yearslong affair with the victim, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by KSAT.
Firearms case backlog at Bexar County crime lab caused by complex crimes, staffing issues
Read full article: Firearms case backlog at Bexar County crime lab caused by complex crimes, staffing issuesThe Bexar County Criminal Investigation Lab is experiencing backlogs in its DNA, firearms and drug analysis sections. KSAT found that cases in all categories remain unworked after 30 days.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones addresses recent staff resignations, fund raised for SNAP recipients
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones addresses recent staff resignations, fund raised for SNAP recipientsMayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined the KSAT Q&A on Tuesday where she discussed a fund raised for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients and addressed the recent resignations within her staff.
Central Catholic faces new lawsuit alleging student was groped, bullied at school
Read full article: Central Catholic faces new lawsuit alleging student was groped, bullied at schoolThe family of a former Central Catholic High School student is suing the school and staff for failing to act on reports of bullying and assault, according to a lawsuit obtained by KSAT Investigates on Tuesday.
All election results for the San Antonio area for Nov. 4, 2025
Read full article: All election results for the San Antonio area for Nov. 4, 2025On Nov. 4, 2025, Bexar County voters decided on two propositions regarding tax allocations for venue funding and 17 Texas constitutional amendments. Here are the results.
RESULTS: Elections in Converse, Cibolo, Schertz, Windcrest, Hondo and other area cities for Nov. 4, 2025
Read full article: RESULTS: Elections in Converse, Cibolo, Schertz, Windcrest, Hondo and other area cities for Nov. 4, 2025Voters in Bexar County and beyond headed to the polls on Tuesday to decide city council races and other measures.
Gun found by student on grounds of Harlan HS property, district says
Read full article: Gun found by student on grounds of Harlan HS property, district saysA student found a gun on the property line of Harlan High School on Monday afternoon, according to a Northside Independent School District spokesperson.
Former Uvalde CISD Police Chief Pete Arredondo requests trial to be moved out of Uvalde County
Read full article: Former Uvalde CISD Police Chief Pete Arredondo requests trial to be moved out of Uvalde CountyFormer Uvalde CISD Police Chief Pete Arredondo, who is charged in connection with the Robb Elementary shooting, is asking a judge to move his trial out of Uvalde County, according to court records obtained by KSAT Investigates.
Records show Bexar County jail leaders knew for a year inmate could walk before courthouse escape
Read full article: Records show Bexar County jail leaders knew for a year inmate could walk before courthouse escapeBexar County jail leadership was informed that an inmate had the use of his legs and was likely manipulating the system more than a year before he leapt from a wheelchair and escaped from the Bexar County Justice Center following a 2024 sentencing hearing, records recently obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
Councilman to increase SAPD patrol after car crash into West Side home
Read full article: Councilman to increase SAPD patrol after car crash into West Side homeNeighbors are hopeful the city and state will help them after repeated vehicle crashes into their property have cost them thousands of dollars in repairs.
Northside ISD gives update on condition of Rudder MS student hit crossing street
Read full article: Northside ISD gives update on condition of Rudder MS student hit crossing streetA 12-year-old boy struck while crossing a Northwest Side street is reportedly “still recovering and is stable,” a Northside Independent School District spokesman told KSAT Friday.
Puro Picks: Social media influencer Stephanie Guerra discusses weekend events in San Antonio
Read full article: Puro Picks: Social media influencer Stephanie Guerra discusses weekend events in San AntonioSocial media influencer Stephanie Guerra joined KSAT on Thursday to discuss weekend happenings in and around San Antonio.
Perfect Weather Expected for San Antonio Trick-or-Treaters
Read full article: Perfect Weather Expected for San Antonio Trick-or-TreatersSan Antonio experienced its coldest temperature since early April, dropping to 41°. The weather forecast for Friday night predicts perfect conditions for trick-or-treating, with a storm system expected on Saturday bringing brief cloud cover and a 20% chance of rain. Skies are expected to clear by Saturday night, and Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday with clocks falling back one hour.
KSAT Q&A: CEO of San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo discusses Prop A as early voting underway
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: CEO of San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo discusses Prop A as early voting underwayCody Davenport, Executive Director and CEO of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, joined the KSAT Q&A on Wednesday to discuss Proposition A as early voting is underway.
$200M+ traffic plan around proposed Spurs arena includes major interchange upgrade
Read full article: $200M+ traffic plan around proposed Spurs arena includes major interchange upgradeA proposed $220-250 million infrastructure bond could transform downtown traffic patterns ahead of a potential new Spurs arena, with plans that include a major interchange upgrade and expanded parking.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses city’s response to pause in SNAP benefits
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses city’s response to pause in SNAP benefitsSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined KSAT’s Q&A segment on Tuesday to discuss the city’s efforts to help residents affected by the pause in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez talks about her goals, coming back from DWI arrest
Read full article: District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez talks about her goals, coming back from DWI arrestOn this week’s “Connect with the Council,” KSAT’s Ernie Zuniga visited Denman Estate Park to chat with District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez.
Kerrville Tivy faces Alamo Heights in crucial district football matchup
Read full article: Kerrville Tivy faces Alamo Heights in crucial district football matchupThe KSAT 12 Game of the Week this Friday night in our Big Game Coverage will see the Kerrville Tivy Antlers at the Alamo Heights Mules in a huge District 13-5A-2 matchup.
Boerne ISD bets on high-tech defense: drones meant to confront school shooters in seconds
Read full article: Boerne ISD bets on high-tech defense: drones meant to confront school shooters in secondsAn idea plucked straight out of a sci-fi movie will soon land at Boerne Independent School District campuses — drones meant to stop school shooters.
Pedestrian deaths spur safety upgrades on stretch of Southeast Military Drive
Read full article: Pedestrian deaths spur safety upgrades on stretch of Southeast Military DriveTwo new pedestrian-safety enhancements have been implemented on one stretch of Southeast Military Drive, a section that neighbors repeatedly told KSAT was dangerous.
Girl in custody after being found with three weapons on Warren HS campus, principal says
Read full article: Girl in custody after being found with three weapons on Warren HS campus, principal saysA girl was taken into custody after she was found with three weapons at a Northside Independent School District campus, according to a letter obtained by KSAT.
Judge denies multiple state expert witnesses from testifying in Melissa Perez murder trial
Read full article: Judge denies multiple state expert witnesses from testifying in Melissa Perez murder trialThe joint defense of three former SAPD officers asked presiding Judge Ron Rangel to bar state expert witnesses from taking the stand on Monday.
San Antonio Food Bank prepared to ‘empty the warehouse’ after USDA opts against continuing SNAP benefits
Read full article: San Antonio Food Bank prepared to ‘empty the warehouse’ after USDA opts against continuing SNAP benefitsThe food bank is expecting a 50% increase in demand after the U.S. Department of Agriculture said federal food aid will not be issued on Saturday.
H-E-B warehouse employee dies after suffering possible forklift-related injuries, SAPD says
Read full article: H-E-B warehouse employee dies after suffering possible forklift-related injuries, SAPD saysA 27-year-old woman died after sustaining injuries possibly caused by a forklift at an H-E-B warehouse, according to San Antonio police.
Kerrville officials plan to remove crosswalk paintings in accordance with Gov. Abbott directive
Read full article: Kerrville officials plan to remove crosswalk paintings in accordance with Gov. Abbott directiveThe City of Kerrville said it is working to remove crosswalk art from three well-trafficked intersections after Governor Greg Abbott threatened to withhold funding from any Texas city who doesn’t comply with the order.
Man arrested, charged after attempting to drive through gate at Calaveras Power Plant Station, BCSO says
Read full article: Man arrested, charged after attempting to drive through gate at Calaveras Power Plant Station, BCSO saysA 61-year-old man was arrested and charged after he drove through the front gate of the Calaveras Power Plant Station, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Q&A: UT Health surgeon discusses breast cancer symptoms, risk factors
Read full article: Q&A: UT Health surgeon discusses breast cancer symptoms, risk factorsDr. Roberto Martinez, a breast reconstructive surgeon at the Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio, spoke with KSAT 12 anchors Stephanie Serna and Sarah Acosta about the risk factors, screening recommendations, signs, and symptoms of breast cancer.
Woman recounts harrowing moments before ex-boyfriend’s deadly confrontation with police
Read full article: Woman recounts harrowing moments before ex-boyfriend’s deadly confrontation with policeBustos, 36, was shot and killed by SAPD after the department said he shot at officers first. The shooting happened last Wednesday on the West Side.
Security at Calaveras Power Plant Station shoots male attempting to drive through gate, BCSO says
Read full article: Security at Calaveras Power Plant Station shoots male attempting to drive through gate, BCSO saysA person was hospitalized after he was shot by security while driving through the front gate of the Calaveras Power Plant Station, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Spacecon San Antonio to take over Freeman Coliseum this weekend
Read full article: Spacecon San Antonio to take over Freeman Coliseum this weekendSpacecon San Antonio will land again this weekend at the Freeman Coliseum, bringing with it a star-studded line-up sure to appeal to any science-fiction fandom.
Family of former soldier nearly killed in 2017 hit-and-run crash wants prison time for driver
Read full article: Family of former soldier nearly killed in 2017 hit-and-run crash wants prison time for driverA judge in Bexar County will soon decide whether a woman involved in a 2017 hit-and-run must travel to Georgia as part of the terms of her probation.
SAFD investigating after palm trees set on fire at PicaPica Plaza
Read full article: SAFD investigating after palm trees set on fire at PicaPica PlazaThe palm trees in front of PicaPica Plaza, a popular shopping center on the South Side, were set on fire early Tuesday morning, according to the business manager.
‘You’re looking at change right here’: Man earns job, academic success after decades in prison
Read full article: ‘You’re looking at change right here’: Man earns job, academic success after decades in prisonAfter spending 23 years in prison, Don Christian is now part of the National Honor Society of Leadership and Success at San Antonio College, where he’s pursuing a degree to allow him to help other people get the second chance he once received.
Bexar County Reentry Center supports former inmates with resumes, skill-building
Read full article: Bexar County Reentry Center supports former inmates with resumes, skill-buildingFewer employers are hiring people who have been in the prison system, according to Aida Negron, the program manager for the Bexar County Reentry Center.
Filmmaker Scott Duncan discusses upcoming documentary on brother Tim Duncan ahead of world premiere
Read full article: Filmmaker Scott Duncan discusses upcoming documentary on brother Tim Duncan ahead of world premiereScott Duncan, filmmaker and brother of Spurs legend Tim Duncan, sat down with KSAT to discuss his upcoming documentary film about the NBA star.
‘I got you now’: Man arrested for murder after shooting outside West Side bar, affidavit states
Read full article: ‘I got you now’: Man arrested for murder after shooting outside West Side bar, affidavit statesA man was arrested and charged with murder after shooting another man in the head outside a West Side bar, according to an affidavit obtained by KSAT.
Guajolote Ranch project moves forward as TCEQ approves wastewater facility permit over Helotes Creek watershed
Read full article: Guajolote Ranch project moves forward as TCEQ approves wastewater facility permit over Helotes Creek watershedThe Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved the permit for a controversial wastewater facility in northwest Bexar County, as part of a development project known as Guajolote Ranch.
Guajolote Ranch project moves forward as TCEQ approves wastewater facility permit over watershed
Read full article: Guajolote Ranch project moves forward as TCEQ approves wastewater facility permit over watershedThe Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved the permit for a controversial wastewater facility in northwest Bexar County, as part of a development project known as Guajolote Ranch.
‘Pick our battles’: Mayor offers ways to support LGBTQ+ community amid state’s rainbow crosswalk removal order
Read full article: ‘Pick our battles’: Mayor offers ways to support LGBTQ+ community amid state’s rainbow crosswalk removal orderMayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined the KSAT Q&A on Tuesday and shared her thoughts on the recent order made by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for the removal of rainbow crosswalks.
Amazon expands San Antonio footprint with purchase of East Side warehouse
Read full article: Amazon expands San Antonio footprint with purchase of East Side warehouseAmazon is expanding in the Alamo City with the purchase of a warehouse located on the East Side, a company spokesperson confirmed to KSAT.
San Antonio woman says she’s still waiting for city to pay after crash with SAPD employee
Read full article: San Antonio woman says she’s still waiting for city to pay after crash with SAPD employeeOn April 14, Martinez, 51, was driving with her son in her recently purchased Ford Explorer through the intersection of North New Braunfels Avenue and Dawson Street. There, at the East Side intersection, an SAPD civilian crime scene investigator pulled into her path in a city vehicle.
Spurs still won’t say if relocation on the line as early voting for arena funding begins
Read full article: Spurs still won’t say if relocation on the line as early voting for arena funding beginsAs voters began to head to the polls on Monday, the Spurs remained elusive about a fear at the back of some fans’ minds. If the team doesn’t get the downtown arena it wants, could it leave San Antonio entirely?
District 7 Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito discusses Woodlawn Lake improvements, core services
Read full article: District 7 Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito discusses Woodlawn Lake improvements, core servicesOn this week’s “Connect with the Council,” KSAT’s Ernie Zuniga visited Woodlawn Lake Park to chat with District 7 Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito.
Former Bexar County constable Michelle Barrientes Vela to run for state representative
Read full article: Former Bexar County constable Michelle Barrientes Vela to run for state representativeA former Bexar County constable who was at the center of numerous KSAT investigations is running for state representative.
2010 Haiti earthquake survivor who rebuilt her life in San Antonio dies
Read full article: 2010 Haiti earthquake survivor who rebuilt her life in San Antonio diesBethlie Paul, who was pulled from the rubble of a 2010 earthquake in Haiti and later brought to San Antonio to recover, has died following complications of a long-term health condition. She was 25 years old.