United Way’s Kids Festival, Fiesta’s only fully free family event, returns for 2024

The annual United Way’s Kids Festival returns to Copernicus Park on April 27. The family-oriented event is completely free for all attendees. Organizers from United Way say it’s Fiesta’s only completely free family event. “It’s really in celebration of the children of San Antonio while also promoting the early childhood development,” said Keamber McCracken, Impact … Read more

Man with past criminal history gets second chance to turn life around, joins NASA program

SAN ANTONIO – April is Second Chance Awareness Month, and Jaime Lopez Jr. is making the most of his. Formerly arrested on charges of aggravated robbery, Lopez is now back in the workforce, attending school and participating in a NASA program. “I’ve been doing different cooking jobs throughout my career,” said Lopez. “And so this … Read more

City of San Antonio announces closures for Friday, April 26 for Fiesta San Jacinto Day/Battle of Flowers

SAN ANTONIO – Most City of San Antonio offices will be closed on Friday, April 26 for Fiesta San Jacinto Day and Battle of Flowers. Public safety and Emergency services will remain in operation. Recommended Videos Other city services will operates as follows: Public Safety Police will be on duty. Fire and EMS personnel will … Read more

After being attacked on the job, Central Library employee hopes police pilot program stays in place

SAN ANTONIO – The stories held inside the Central Library don’t always have happy endings, but JD Elizondo hopes sharing his story can cause change. “I actually saw, like, a punch coming towards me,” Elizondo said. Recommended Videos For the first time, Elizondo spoke with KSAT about a violent incident at an open mic event … Read more