Full disclosure: I’m writing this KSAT Explains not only as journalist, but as a Champion. Even fuller disclosure: I am not crazy about calling myself that. But here’s why I did it: The South Texas Blood and Tissue Center (STBTC) asked me to be a Champion challenged to raise $10,000 for the life-saving organization. So, … Read more
Three numbers you hope to never need: 911. However, at that moment when you do, you’re not likely thinking about where that call is being answered or by whom. There is a Bexar Metro Emergency Communication Center in far north San Antonio, though the organization doesn’t like to advertise the exact location for safety purposes. … Read more
A Fayette County sheriff’s deputy found stuffed versions of the Buc-ee’s mascot filled with drugs during a traffic stop earlier this week.
An active weather pattern brought needed rain to South Central Texas and ended up dropping impressive rainfall totals for late July. While many were thankful for the rain and stretch of cooler than average temperatures, the agricultural industry, in particular, could see noticeable benefits going forward, specifically when it comes to hay production. “It helps … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – The North East Independent School District will start the school year with a new Emergency Response Team to bolster school safety. The eight-person team is specially trained to handle emergency situations. According to the district, several team members have military backgrounds, while others bring prior SWAT experience. “The responsibilities of the ERT … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – Zach Bryan will probably say, ‘I Remember Everything,’ about his time in San Antonio, now that he’s set an attendance record here that was held by George Strait. Bryan’s Wednesday night concert broke all previous concert attendance records at the Frost Bank Center with 17,353 tickets sold. The concert now boots the … Read more
DEL RIO, Texas – A Corpus Christi man was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for leading law enforcement on a chase while transporting undocumented migrants. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas, Thomas Bucciarelli, 40, failed to yield to law enforcement in Carrizo Springs … Read more