Former Comfort ISD teacher arrested, facing 3 charges of improper relationship with student

COMFORT, Texas – A former Comfort High School teacher is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office. The former teacher, identified as 38-year-old Tye Rexrode, was taken into custody Thursday morning and booked into the Kendall County Detention Center. Recommended Videos Rexrode is facing three charges … Read more

Thousands of visitors slated to visit South Central Texas for April’s total eclipse

Here we go again! After a noticeable uptick in occupancy levels from October’s annular eclipse, officials with area visitor bureaus say that thousands of out-of-town guests are expected to visit the San Antonio area again for April 8′s total eclipse. “It happened exactly as we predicted. The occupancy was high… but this time around, it’s … Read more

Texas could require social media influencers to disclose if they’re being paid for political posts

The Texas Tribune reported last year that a company called Influenceable LLC was paid to recruit influencers to defend AG Ken Paxton over his impeachment. SAN ANTONIO — This story was first published on the Texas Tribune and can be viewed here. Texas’ top campaign finance watchdog gave initial approval last week to a proposal … Read more

Comfort HS teacher allegedly met with student at hotel for sex, now in custody

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office said Tye Rexrode engaged in sexual contact with a student and inappropriately communicated with numerous others. COMFORT, Texas — A Comfort High School teacher and coach was arrested Thursday morning after weekslong investigation into allegations that he was involved in an inappropriate relationship with a student.  Tye Rexrode, 38, now … Read more

New study shows link between parental exposure to toxins and conditions of autism and ADHD

The link was first established in 2015 at UT Health San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — More children are being diagnosed with autism and ADHD than ever before. But a new study finds a connection between parental exposure to toxins, and the chance their child could come down with either condition. Dr. Claudia S. Miller, a … Read more

Grab your free KSAT12 Weather Authority eclipse glasses at these San Antonio area locations

As you may know, a total solar eclipse will pass through parts of San Antonio and the Hill Country on Monday, April 8. To protect your eyes during eclipse viewing, solar glasses will be necessary. The KSAT Weather Authority team will be handing out free solar eclipse glasses at various locations in San Antonio prior … Read more