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Fourth of July one of the busiest times of the year for San Antonio emergency rooms
Dangers lurk everywhere during the Fourth of July, making it one of the busiest days of the year for emergency rooms. Fireworks and swimming pools are the source of a lot of injuries requiring a trip to the emergency room during the holiday. But Dr. John Tully, who oversees 16...
Beloved KSAT Anchor Ursula Pari Bids Farewell After 28 Years
After 28 years of being a familiar face on San Antonio television, Ursula Pari is ready to say goodbye to her anchored role at KSAT. Reflecting on her journey, Ursula expressed heartfelt gratitude. I am incredibly humbled to have been able to do this for so long. I thought my life would never, in my wildest dreams, end up like this, and here we are.
San Antonio may feel Hurricane Beryl's rains and winds next week
The National Hurricane Center's analysis of Hurricane Beryl's progress on Wednesday suggested that San Antonio may feel some of the tropical rain and wind by Wednesday. It may come as a relief after a long holiday weekend of summer heat and African dust. Forecasters said Beryl, which has killed at...
San Antonio Community Mourns as Two Teenagers Fall Victim to Unrelated Shootings on the North Side
San Antonio is waking up to the tragic news of another young life lost to gun violence. A 17-year-old boy was found shot to death early Wednesday on the city's North Side. According to FOX San Antonio, the teenager was discovered on Santa Anna Street near West Avenue after neighbors heard gunshots around 4 a.m. and came out to find the victim lying in the street.
San Antonio Water System Approves Aggressive $549M Conservation Plan to Combat Record Water Loss
In an effort to staunch the flow of billions of gallons of lost water, the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) board of trustees has thrust its unanimous approval behind a revamped water conservation strategy that zeroes in on preventative measures against leakage. As reported yesterday, SAWS is grappling with its highest recorded water loss, a shell-shocking 21 billion gallons in the previous year, spurred by a blistering tally of 75 triple-digit temperature days.
Conservation group Wildlife in Focus expands photography contest
Jul. 3—SAN ANTONIO — Wildlife in Focus, a non-profit organization which targets wildlife and ecosystem conservation in Texas, recently expanded its popular biennial photography competition in order to reach more landowners and photographers across the state. The expansion includes plans to encourage the owners of any and all privately owned land across the state to participate in the contest. ...
A look back at the San Antonio Spurs’ 2024 NBA draft
Now that the dust has finally settled on what the San Antonio Spurs elected to do on the night of the 2024 NBA draft with their four picks in this summer’s big event, we can start to properly assess how the Spurs did. Armed with a pair of picks in the 2024 draft lottery at Nos. 4 and 8, San Antonio had more than just first round picks to work with. They also had a pair of second round picks at Nos. 35 and 48 overall to help surround star Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama with winning talent. Did they accomplish their...
UTSA, Colorado State Announce future home-and-home series
UTSA and Colorado State have announced a future home-and-home series for their football programs for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. The Roadrunners and Rams will meet on Sept. 20, 2025, in Fort Collins and again on Sept. 26, 2026, in San Antonio. UTSA has played Colorado State twice previously. The...
Horrific crash along Northwest Side highway splits car in half, claims one life
SAN ANTONIO - A person is dead after a horrific crash along a Northwest Side highway. The deadly accident happened about 6 a.m. Wednesday along State Highway 151 near West Military Drive. Police said the driver crossed the grassy median and struck a truck on the other side. The crash...
San Antonio chef wins Food Network competition with beef enchiladas
SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio chef is victorious again after winning a Food Network competition that aired Tuesday night. Chef Jesse Kuykendall also known as "Chef Kirk," competed on "Supermarket Stakeout" where chefs have to create dishes they buy from shoppers leaving the grocery store. Chef Kirk's winning...
Truck crashes into Loop 410 overpass on Southwest Side
SAN ANTONIO – A truck crashed into the bottom of an overpass on the Southwest Side, causing some delays on Loop 410 south. The accident happened around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday on Old Pearsall Road under Loop 410. The truck did not clear the overpass and the bed got stuck underneath.
5 taken to hospital after T-bone crash on Northwest Side
Five people were taken to a hospital after a T-bone crash on the Northwest Side, according to San Antonio police. The crash happened around 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday in the 7800 block of Grissom Road, not far from Misty Way Street and Cathedral Rock Park. Police said a van turned...
Reward offered for suspect who allegedly robbed a Family Dollar and assaulted employee
SAN ANTONIO - A reward is being offered for information regarding a suspect accused of robbing a Family Dollar near Monterrey Park. The incident happened on May 11, 2024, at the Family Dollar located near W Commerce St and SW 39th St. According to the San Antonio Police Department, the...
Sen. Cruz, Reps. Roy, Castro Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Coalition of Texas Lawmakers in Support of Direct Flight from SAT-DCA
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), and Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) are leading a bipartisan, bicameral coalition of Texas lawmakers in urging Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to allocate San Antonio International Airport (SAT) one of the new long-haul, round-trip flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The recent FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, which Sen. Cruz co-authored as the ranking member of the Senate Commerce Committee and was signed into law, secured five new round-trip flights to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) from locations previously excluded from direct flights. The Department of Transportation recently announced the application procedures for the eligible airlines and will award slots for new service this summer.
San Antonio police seek public's help in identifying robbery suspect
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — San Antonio Police and Crime Stoppers of San Antonio are requesting the public's assistance in identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for the robbery of a 60-year-old woman on May 11, 2024, at 6110 W. Commerce St. For tips related to this case, the public...
Oddsmaker projects Spurs' Victor Wembanyama will be the 2024-25 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, and it's not even close
SAN ANTONIO — Las Vegas oddsmakers are busy with 2024-25 NBA Draft prop futures and projecting which player will win the next Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) award. According to oddsmaker BetOnline, San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama is projected to be crowned the new DPOY next season, and it is not even close.
Piles of dogs dumped on the side of the road between Elmendorf and Sandy Oaks area disturb drivers
SAN ANTONIO — Residents say two piles of dead dogs were dumped along Priest Road between the Sandy Oaks and Elmendorf areas. Some of the animals had a visible gunshot wound. What initially caught the attention of drivers commuting through south San Antonio were vultures circling the area. “Heartbroken...
Driver dies after sedan hits SUV, splits in half on Highway 151
SAN ANTONIO – A driver was killed after his sedan hit debris on State Highway 151, struck an SUV and then split in half on Wednesday morning. The crash happened after 6 a.m. in the 7200 block of State Highway 151. A preliminary report states the driver was in...
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