January is National Blood Donor Month

SAN ANTONIO – The blood supply remains critically low, and donors are needed to meet the demand. A single blood donation can help three patients in need. Blood can be among the first lines of defense in saving someone’s life and it’s one of the selfless and easiest ways to give back to your community. … Read more

SAWS investigating problems with low water pressure that hampered firefighters

SAN ANTONIO – Workers with the San Antonio Water System began testing fire hydrants Monday morning in the East Side neighborhood where firefighters had struggled to put out a house fire hours earlier. The SAWS crew members could be seen driving around in the area near Wyoming and Toledo streets around 8 a.m., occasionally stopping … Read more

Bexar County on brink of forking over $304,000 to settle ex-employee lawsuits naming assistant county manager

SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County has reached mediated settlements with two former employees who accused Assistant County Manager Tina Smith-Dean of retaliating against them in the workplace, federal court records obtained by KSAT Investigates show. The proposed lawsuit settlements, which total $304,000, are scheduled to be discussed by county commissioners on Tuesday. The payment amounts … Read more

Boerne High School wins Metallica’s ‘For Whom The Band Tolls’ contest

BOERNE, Texas – It’s official — Boerne High School rocks, and this comes from a good authority on the subject. Metallica has named Boerne a winner in its “For Whom The Band Tolls” contest. In April, the band challenged marching bands across the country to create performances that incorporated Metallica’s music. The band offered nearly … Read more

University Health Transplant Institute performed 70 living kidney donor transplants in 2023

SAN ANTONIO – The University Health Transplant Institute celebrated a major milestone and the team closed out 2023 by performing a total of 70 living kidney donor transplants, making it their highest volume year in its program history. The program has given San Antonio resident Janie Rodriguez a second chance at life. “Kidney disease, found … Read more