How being bilingual pays off

SAN ANTONIO – A study shows San Antonio is the fourth most bilingual city in the U.S., and experts say speaking more than one language can be more than financially beneficial. UTSA associate professor of modern languages and literatures Whitney Chappell said there are a lot of advantages to being bilingual. The hiring advantages are … Read more

San Antonio nonprofit offers overdose kits, training to community members

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio nonprofit is providing overdose response training and a response kit to those in the community who want it. Corazon Ministries is starting a campaign with service industry employees, saying for those employees, seeing drug use is more prevalent, but the training is available to anyone. The training includes Harm … Read more

Prevent a stroke this winter

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. While age and health are major risk factors for a stroke, did you know falling temps can also increase your risk? Consumer Reports has some health and lifestyle steps you can take to fend off a stroke this winter. Stroke is one of the … Read more

Hill Country SPCA receives $250K grant

FREDERICKSBURG, Tx – The Hill Country SPCA (HCSPCA) has received a $250,000 grant from the David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable Trust. The HCSPCA said it received a “remarkable gift” and was thankful for the support to its animal shelter. The David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable Trust is a foundation located in Austin, according to the … Read more

Man arrested in connection with fatal road rage shooting on South Side one year ago

SAN ANTONIO – A second person was formally charged in connection with a road rage shooting that killed a man in a South Side neighborhood one year ago. Alberto Aguirre, 21, was booked into the Bexar County Jail this week on a murder charge. A grand jury indicted Aguirre in October, saying Aguirre intentionally caused … Read more

Greater: SATX shares big wins in the San Antonio economy this year and strategy outlook for 2024

SAN ANTONIO – This year was a rollercoaster for businesses, workers and consumers. Greater: SATX, a private-public nonprofit dedicated to growing quality, high-wage jobs in San Antonio area, spoke to KSAT about some of the big wins in 2023 and what they are looking forward to in 2024. “As we were planning for 2023, we … Read more