Justice for Phoenix | Man arrested in connection to dog being set on fire causing 90% fur loss, ears amputated

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Phoenix’s story has captivated so many in the community with people coming together to get “Justice for Phoenix” as she is recovering and rising from the ashes. NIXON, Texas — On Tuesday morning, the Nixon Police Department arrested a man in connection to a dog, now named Phoenix, being set on fire which caused  her … Read more

Attack ads, massive contributions bring spotlight to HD 121 Republican primary

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Get more election coverage on KSAT’s Vote 2024 page Voters in Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Olmos Park and parts of northern Bexar County have been inundated with campaign literature in the race for the Republican nomination for Texas House District 121. The race has drawn the interest of Texas Governor Greg Abbott and is shaping … Read more

Southwest Research Institute engineers test hydrogen combustion engines in diesel trucks

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SAN ANTONIO – While electric big rigs are often touted as the future of cleaner trucking, San Antonio researchers are pioneering hydrogen combustion engines they believe could steer the 18-wheeler segment in a greener direction. Engineers at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have retrofitted a traditional diesel truck engine to run on hydrogen combustion instead. Recommended … Read more

Hybrids rule Consumer Reports’ annual list of top picks

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One word dominates Consumer Reports’ annual list of top vehicle picks: electrified. “This year, our top 10 includes vehicles with a variety of powertrains– there are four hybrids, three plug-in hybrid electric vehicles or PHEVs and one EV. That’s significant because it shows how the markets shifted towards electrification and confirms that these models can … Read more