Wellness officers are tasked with reaching out to officers involved in traumatic calls like child abuse, shootings involving police and homicides. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department has a new unit to address mental health for its officers. The Wellness Unit is only about a year old. It was created after SAPD saw … Read more
The rock duo’s new film documents their rise to fame from their first recordings in a basement in Ohio. AUSTIN, Texas — American rock duo The Black Keys have made their return to Austin for South By Southwest (SXSW). Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney’s new film, “This Is a Film About the Black Keys,” premiered … Read more
The city is looking for a new space where evidence is safe from rats. NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick says rats are getting in the evidence room and eating drugs at NOPD headquarters. The superintendent says the department’s headquarters is deteriorating, but officers could be in a new building this summer. … Read more
Kendall County Judge Shane Stolarczyk has issued a disaster declaration ahead of the total solar eclipse on April 8 due to an anticipation of an influx of visitors that will impact local resources. “This rare event … will pose a severe threat to the public health and safety of the citizens of Kendall County,” the … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio doctor is climbing to new heights to raise money and awareness for organ donation. Last month, KSAT introduced you to Kelley Hitchman, the director of the University Health Transplant Institute Lab. She matches compatible organ donors with recipients. To raise awareness about the safety and importance of living organ … Read more
South Texas Blood & Tissue will host a two-day community blood drive to tackle Spring Break blood shortage. SAN ANTONIO — South Texas Blood & Tissue is hosting a community blood drive on Tuesday Mar. 12 and Wednesday Mar. 13 at Ingram Park Mall. The drive is aimed at preventing blood shortages during Spring Break, … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – With 17 bus routes and 72,000 daily car trips, Zarzamora Street is a busy road. But that’s not always enough to keep people in the crosswalks. In 2023 alone, there were 24 pedestrian crashes along a seven-and-a-half mile stretch between Fredericksburg Road and SW Military Drive. But the City of San Antonio … Read more