Nonprofits work to get those without a home into a shelter amid freezing temps

SAN ANTONIO – Local nonprofits are hitting the streets to get those experiencing homelessness off the streets on a frigid night. Corazon Ministries and many others take on the task every time temperatures drop to dangerous levels. “We have lives out there are struggling with mental health and substance use, no support, no love, and … Read more

Bexar County District Attorney spends nearly $50k on public safety campaign, records show

SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County District Attorney’s Office launched a public safety campaign in December 2023 to address a surge in gun thefts from cars. KSAT was offered an interview with District Attorney Joe Gonzales to discuss the issue. It came as a surprise, considering we had reached out to his office four times … Read more

DOJ review on law enforcement response to Uvalde school shooting to be released Thursday

UVALDE, Texas – The US Department of Justice is expected to release its “critical incident” report on the law enforcement response to the shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde on Thursday. Uvalde CISD Superintendent Ashley Chohlis said she was notified by DOJ officials about releasing the report at the district’s school board meeting Monday night. … Read more

Subaru’s Ascent full-size crossover starts at $34,395, has room for eight

The Subaru Ascent three-row crossover utility vehicle returns for 2024, and continues as the largest Subaru vehicle ever offered in the U.S. market.
Ascent is a great family vehicle, thanks to its three rows of seating and room for up to eight passengers.
Six trim levels are available for 2024. They begin with the base Ascent eight-passenger model ($34,395, plus $1,345 freight), followed by the Premium ($36,995) and Limited ($42,095), available in seven- or eight-passenger versions; the seven-passenger Onyx edition ($41,795); the Onyx Limited seven-passenger ($46,795); and the Touring ($48,695), with seven-passenger configuration.
The 2024 Ascent comes with the latest version of Subaru’s EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, which now operates more smoothly and in a greater range of conditions. 

These improvements are a result of a wider field of view, updated control software, and the addition of an electric brake booster. 
Recent new features include Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering and Lane Keep Assist added to the standard Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist Technology on all trim levels.
Also standard across the model line is a Wide-Angle Mono Camera that works together with the EyeSight system’s stereo cameras.
Models equipped with Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert include Automatic Emergency Steering, a safety feature that works in conjunction with the EyeSight Pre-Collision Braking to help the vehicle avoid a collision when traveling at speeds slower than 50 mph.

Also now included across the board are the Steering Responsive LED headlights with High Beam Assist for improved nighttime visibility, Subaru says, along with the new Second- and Third-Row Seat Belt Reminder, which prompts passengers to buckle up…

‘I was frozen on a sidewalk’: People experiencing homelessness taking refuge at shelters

SAN ANTONIO – Living outside in the elements can be tough, but people experiencing homelessness say frigid temperatures can be deadly. “I was frozen on a sidewalk and they stole my shoes. I could have died. They took me to the hospital,” Adan Perez said. Perez had hypothermia, and while he was treated, members of … Read more