San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined KSAT’s 6 O’Clock News on Tuesday to discuss topics ranging from a new veterans medical center to her recent trade trips to Taiwan and Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 includes $30 million for land acquisition for the site of a new veterans … Read more
Concerned Texans gave public comments Tuesday in Austin about planned changes to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for social studies for elementary, middle and high school students. Last year, Texas’ State Board of Education (SBOE) voted to put less emphasis on world history and culture and place an increased concentration on Texas and … Read more
Rey Feo 77, Dr. Damaso Oliva, spent Tuesday morning visiting young patients at University Health Women’s and Children’s Hospital ahead of Fiesta 2026. Olivia handed out medals, took photos and spoke with patients. He used the opportunitys to spotlight education scholarships, mentorship and neighborhood programs as a way to “light the path” for kids’ futures. … Read more
WATCH LIVE RADAR IN VIDEO PLAYER ABOVE FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS ANOTHER COOL MORNING: Light jacket may briefly be needed tomorrow ACTIVE PATTERN: A more energized pattern later this week and weekend SEVERE WEATHER?: Possible this weekend FORECAST TOMORROW We’ll have another cool start, in the low- to mid-50s. We’ll warm up to near 80°. MORE ACTIVE … Read more
The former police chief of Windcrest dismissed his lawsuit against the city, 14 months after claiming in court filings that councilmembers violated the Texas Open Meetings Act while firing him in late 2024. Jimmie Cole dropped the suit with prejudice earlier this month, meaning it cannot be refiled. Windcrest Mayor Dan Reese announced the dismissal … Read more
Residents said a dramatic video of a motorcycle crashing and exploding into a ball of fire in front of children is just one of many crashes along Wooden Fox in west Bexar County. All neighbors highlighted the need to add more safety assets to slow motorists, and they want the Bexar County Public Works Department … Read more
Two men were arrested after authorities found stolen vehicles inside two semi-tractor trailers on Interstate 10, according to the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities stopped the trucks early Wednesday morning and found six stolen vehicles valued at more than $470,000. Investigators believe the vehicles were heading to Honduras. Pedro Velasquez, 19, and Dany Arias-Tucios, 48, … Read more
A utility worker struck a main gas line while working in southwest Bexar County, according to the sheriff’s office. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said the gas line was struck Monday afternoon in the 8500 block of New Sulphur Springs Road. BCSO is assisting with traffic control and expects crews to take “all evening” to … Read more
An 11-year-old musician from Floresville is a finalist in the Texas Folklife Big Squeeze accordion competition, earning recognition as one of the top young players in the state. Marco Martinez — who plays Norteño, Tejano and Conjunto music — said he performs several instruments, including accordion, bass, bajo quinto, drums and guitar. His father said … Read more
Next year’s proposed federal budget includes $30 million for land acquisition for the site of a new veterans medical center in San Antonio. The acquisition would be described as “a necessary first step to address the growing veteran population in that area (San Antonio)” in the proposed 2027 budget. The federal budget’s proposal language frames … Read more