Consumer headlines: Bissell Steamshot recalled, McDonald’s extends $5 deal, Michelin Guide comes to TX

In today’s consumer headlines, 3 million Bissell steam cleaners have been recalled due to reported burns, McDonald’s extends its popular $5 meal deal, and KSAT viewers weigh in on what restaurants they think the Michelin Guide should feature in Texas. LINKS TO STORIES Over 3 million steam cleaners are under recall because they can spew … Read more

KSAT Connect: Viewers share rainfall photos, videos from Hill Country

Flash flooding continues across the Hill Country on Tuesday for areas near Rocksprings, Kerrville, and Bandera. In some of these areas, over 6 inches of rain has fallen in the last 24 hours. Streams and creeks are starting to flood. Remember: TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN. Safety comes first. However, this is good drought-denting or drought-busting … Read more

1 in 700 babies born with cleft lip & palate. CHRISTUS Children’s hopes to raise awareness about birth defect

Cleft lip and palate are among the most common birth defects in the U.S., yet for many, it feels like they’re not talked about enough. “Honestly, to hear that anything is wrong with your kid or your pregnancy, it’s pretty devastating. I had no idea what a cleft was,” said Gloria Madera. For that reason, … Read more

CPS Energy crew member killed by electric surge while working to restore power outage

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A CPS Energy crew member was electrocuted Tuesday morning while working to restore a power outage, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. The call was reported around 4:30 a.m. in the 8400 block of Percheron Pass in West Bexar County. Recommended Videos BCSO said workers thought they had cut electricity … Read more

Family of Caleb Harris to host Celebration of Life in New Braunfels on Tuesday

Caleb Harris will be remembered by his family today. Harris was last seen in March in Corpus Christi. The 21-year-old, originally from New Braunfels, was attending Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Recommended Videos Despite months of searching for Harris, he wasn’t found until June 24, when his remains were found in a wastewater lift station by … Read more