KSAT crew explores Fredericksburg ahead of the eclipse, finds colorful characters

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas – Not only is Fredericksburg a destination town. It also happens to be located directly in the path of totality for Monday’s solar eclipse. Eclipse preparation events were ramping up Saturday and the KSAT crew of myself (Justin Horne), Adam Caskey and photojournalist Ken Huizar found that excitement was building. We also discovered … Read more

‘Shocked, overwhelmed and super excited’: Hondo small businesses push eclipse-specials to drive in sales

HONDO, Texas – Owner Melissa Claire said Chateau Claire Boutique Bed & Breakfast is catering a full house this weekend. “We’re fully booked,” Claire said. “We were kind of shocked, overwhelmed and super excited about it all.” Recommended Videos With the eclipse set to cross over South Central Texas on Monday, TxDOT is expecting increased … Read more

New water playground Tikitapu Splash opens at SeaWorld’s Aquatica

SAN ANTONIO – Aquatica at SeaWorld San Antonio opened its newest water attraction Tikitapu Splash on Saturday. A grand ceremony and a ribbon cutting for “the ultimate water playground for kids” happened at Aquatica on the far West Side. Recommended Videos The first 500 guests at Aquatica on Saturday received a free Tikitapu Splash drawstring … Read more

Virtual clinic focuses on reducing wait times for autism evaluations nationwide

SAN ANTONIO – During National Autism Awareness Month, KSAT 12 is exploring how organizations are working together to provide services for families who have children with autism. Dr. Tracy Burton is a pediatrician and the assistant medical director at As You Are, a virtual clinic whose aim is to help reduce wait times for autism … Read more

Educators embrace eclipse as a unique teaching opportunity

SAN ANTONIO – The April 8 total solar eclipse has provided educators unique teaching opportunities to help students understand the celestial event. Maria Sandoval, a gifted and talented teacher at Burke Elementary School, said the eclipse has allowed educators to work on new lessons that are out of the norm. “They’re making those connections with … Read more

TxDOT urges drivers to create plan, have patience with expected eclipse travel this weekend

BANDERA COUNTY, Texas – The Texas Department of Transportation has a message for those driving ahead of Monday’s eclipse: take caution and be prepared. TxDOT is urging drivers to plan ahead and be patient. With an influx of people expected to pass through South Central Texas, it expects an increase in roadway congestion through Tuesday. … Read more