Where to find counseling resources to cope with grief, mental health struggles

SAN ANTONIO – Listening to the news of tragedies can be hard on anyone, from those directly connected to viewers who are keeping up with the story. The Department of Justice’s report on the Robb Elementary shooting in Uvalde is difficult to process for many. “Today was really painful just listening again to the newscast. … Read more

With another cold snap coming soon, arborists are asking San Antonio residents to check their trees

SAN ANTONIO – This week, South Central Texas felt a rollercoaster of temperatures, so a tree care expert says it’s important to check on your trees now before another freeze. Chris McCombs, who owns All Arbor Tree Care, said trees in San Antonio can only handle so much winter weather. “Trees are pretty resilient, but … Read more

Damning or dismissal-worthy? DWI experts weigh in on Marc Whyte arrest video

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Councilman Marc Whyte has already suffered professional consequences for his DWI arrest in December, but it’s not yet clear how his criminal case could go. KSAT interviewed two DWI experts about the recently released video of Whyte’s arrest. While they differed on how well San Antonio Police had conducted the stop, both acknowledged the … Read more

‘Truth is I did fire’: Video confession of man alleged to have committed 2018 double murder shown to jury

SAN ANTONIO – A more than two-hour long interrogation video was shown to a jury in the third day of the Jilson Avelar-Rodriguez capital murder trial. Avelar-Rodriguez is charged in the fatal shooting of Nicholas Milanovich, 23, and Julia Wright, 21, on Sept. 30, 2018. Both were shot as they lay asleep in their apartment. … Read more

Man pleads guilty in connection with death of 10-year-old girl, sentenced to 35 years in prison

SAN ANTONIO – A 37-year-old man avoided a jury trial Thursday by pleading guilty in connection with the death of a 10-year-old girl. Paul Bateman was charged with murder in connection with the fatal incident on Aug. 6, 2018. According to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, the child’s parents temporarily left her and her 1-year-old … Read more