New Braunfels Food Bank asking for donations to keep up with demand in fast-growing region

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – Helping fight hunger and feed families. That’s the mission from local food banks, but that’s also become a bit harder to accomplish for the San Antonio area The New Braunfels Food Bank is in need of donations as the region and demand for food continues to grow. “The last few years … Read more

7 projects around greater San Antonio receive part of ‘historic’ TxDOT funding

Several projects in and around the greater San Antonio area received funding from a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) grant to address pedestrian and bicycle needs. The “historic” $345 million in grants was approved for 83 total projects around the state geared toward safety enhancements and mobility options, according to a TxDOT news release. Money … Read more

EVs, pickups not as reliable as other vehicles, CR survey finds

With today’s stubbornly high auto prices and interest rates, buying a car, new or used, is a high-stakes financial decision, so you want one that’s reliable. Consumer Reports’ exclusive car reliability report finds that, in general, electric vehicles and pickup trucks have room for improvement. They surveyed hundreds of thousands of its members asking them … Read more

Judge Boyd’s court recused from three felony cases, amid fallout from YouTube stream

SAN ANTONIO – An administrative judge this month granted recusals in three felony cases being heard by 187th District Court Judge Stephanie Boyd, following complaints about her decision to stream courtroom proceedings on her YouTube page. The recusals granted by visiting Judge Sid Harle will move future proceedings in an injury to a child causing … Read more

Rudder Middle School math teacher named KSAT 12′s ‘Educator of the Month’

SAN ANTONIO – Every month, KSAT recognizes a local educator with the KSAT Educator of the Month Award. KSAT often receives a significant amount of nominations. The team who overlooks those nominations said the person who nominated Rudder Middle School seventh grade math teacher Heather Ruiz wrote a really nice recommendation for her. That person … Read more