Volunteering later in life may postpone, prevent cognitive decline and dementia, study shows

SAN ANTONIO – Ret. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Glenda Rast spent her Monday volunteering for the Bulverde Spring Branch Angels, picking up Christmas presents for local kids. Though retired, she fills her days with volunteer work. “With the Alzheimer’s Association as a community educator. With my Kiwanis Club, we do a Stuff the Bus … Read more

Three arrested after leading state troopers on chase that ended in crash in east San Antonio

Authorities said two of the suspects were caught quickly, but two others fled into different homes before they eventually surrendered. SAN ANTONIO — Three young men were arrested after leading state troopers on a pursuit that ended in a crash and subsequent barricade situation on San Antonio’s east side, authorities said. According to the Texas … Read more

$550 million investment in Alamo Project could result in $11 billion for local economy

SAN ANTONIO – If you haven’t been to the Alamo recently, big changes are underway that could be integral to the future of downtown San Antonio. Five hundred fifty million dollars is being invested into the redevelopment effort of the Alamo historic district. According to the Alamo Trust, the nonprofit that operates the shrine, the … Read more

Comal ISD student wins $10,000 scholarship in San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Western Art Contest

SAN ANTONIO – A Comal Independent School District student used her Thanksgiving break to create a work of art that has earned her a $10,000 scholarship. Madeleine ‘Madz’ Patten, a junior at Hill Country College Preparatory High School, received the Champion in Sculpture award in the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Western Art Contest. … Read more

Amid the losing skid, Spurs’ Zach Collins urges fans to hang in there with the team

Collins sympathizes with Silver and Black fans during the long losing streak. SAN ANTONIO — It’s not been the best start to the San Antonio Spurs season. The team is riding a franchise-tying 16-game losing streak and is 3-18 (worst start in team history) which puts them at the bottom of the Western Conference. It … Read more

City architect suspended after heated confrontation with co-workers

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio’s city architect was suspended five days after taking part in a heated confrontation last month with co-workers, discipline records obtained by KSAT Investigates show. Byron Smith served the suspension from Nov. 13-17 following an investigation into the Nov. 6 incident at City Tower downtown. Ten witnesses gave the city’s human … Read more