A spirit of resilience helps Venezuelans face healthcare challenges after the quakes
The economic collapse of Venezuela has pushed its healthcare system to the brink. The disaster is now adding to the stress.
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Dog Days of Summer returns to San Antonio Botanical Garden
The San Antonio Botanical Garden is welcoming pups back for its Dog Days of Summer event.Visitors can bring their dogs to explore the garden daily from 8 a.m. to noon through Aug. 31. The event provides people a chance to enjoy the garden with their four-legged companions during the cooler mornin...
Crypto kiosks were used to scam $56 million from Texans last year. Lawmakers are calling for regulation.
Fraudsters are increasingly using the ATM-like machines for fast access to money that’s difficult to trace.
Summer heat safety for kids: Expert advice, sunscreen tips, cooling spots
With children spending more time outdoors during summer break, parents are urged to watch closely for signs of overheating. Last month, the City of San Antonio reported that nine children suffered heat-related illnesses.Children depend on parents and guardians to help them stay cool, hydrated and...
What's next for SAPD after Chief William McManus retires?
San Antonio Police Department Chief William McManus is set to retire Friday, and the city is searching for his replacement. In an interview with KSAT’s Myra Arthur, McManus said he wants his successor to be someone who is “humble” and “knows the department.”The city posted the opening for his job...
ICE arrests nearly 1,500 in San Antonio since start of 2025, data shows
Some families in the San Antonio area say they are feeling increased pressure as federal immigration enforcement continues and new government data shows nearly 1,500 ICE arrests across the region since January.The concerns come after recent reports of federal agents at Hardberger Park on the Nort...
A spirit of resilience helps Venezuelans face healthcare challenges after the quakes
The economic collapse of Venezuela has pushed its healthcare system to the brink. The disaster is now adding to the stress.
TPR News Now: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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Man dead after two-vehicle crash on Northwest Side, SAPD says
The San Antonio Police Department said a man died after a two-vehicle crash on the Northwest Side. The crash happened around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Culebra Road and Daniel Krug. The man was pronounced dead at the scene after he rear-ended another vehicle and crashed into a fen...
As seen on SA Live - Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Today @ 10:30 a.m., You may not have seen this local Italian restaurant before but some big name celebrities have and why this is the best time to book your Alaskan getaway.La Sorrentina Italian restaurant is bringing a taste of Italy to the west side. This hidden gem is worth the visit - we chec...
Whitewater Amphitheater files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, says concerts will continue
Whitewater Amphitheater has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as part of a financial restructuring, but the popular New Braunfels music venue says the show will go on.In an Instagram post, Whitewater said all scheduled concerts will continue as planned, the venue will remain open and emp...
Polymarket is in a high-stakes race to win back trust as it recommits to the US market
After four years in exile, the prediction market platform Polymarket has begun a well-funded campaign to sell a new version of itself to the American public. To do so, the company is trying to convince policymakers, regulators, the public and prospective customers that the business it is building...
Warehouse store plants corridor’s first retail flag as TxDOT works to keep up with growth
Construction on the busy interchange continues with a flyover underway amid the ensuing commercial and residential growth.Warehouse store plants corridor’s first retail flag as TxDOT works to keep up with growth was first posted on July 8, 2026 at 5:00 am.©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of t...
What to know as cryptocurrency scams rise in Texas
Texans lost more than $1 billion to scams involving cryptocurrency in 2025, according to the FBI, second only to California in the amount siphoned away by fraudsters.Scams using crypto often involve fraudulent investment opportunities, but criminals are increasingly turning to the digital currenc...
Crypto kiosks were used to scam $56 million from Texans last year. Lawmakers are calling for regulation.
Maria was standing in front of a cryptocurrency ATM, $5,000 in hand and a moment away from being scammed.Fabricated court documents, supposedly sent by text from the Travis County Sheriff’s Office, threatened the 72-year-old with arrest if she didn’t feed the money into the “crypto kiosk” at a gr...
Prepare to dodge a few downpours Saturday
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTSLIGHT SAHARAN DUST: Slight haze to the sky today, tomorrow MOISTURE SURGE: A round of deep moisture moves in late FridaySCATTERED RAIN SATURDAY: Best odds at rain are Saturday afternoon (40%)FORECASTDRY, HAZY TODAY After a few days of hit-or-miss rainfall, a drier forecast take...
Israeli strike kills World Cup screening organizer in Gaza just before kickoff
An Israeli strike on Gaza just before the kickoff of the Egypt-Argentina World Cup match killed a top Palestinian aid official who helped organize public screenings of the game across the enclave, according to local health officials.The blast turned what was supposed to be a moment of celebration...
Russian attacks kill 4 across Ukraine, striking Kyiv for second straight day
Russian drones and missiles killed four people across Ukraine on Wednesday in attacks before dawn and at midday, as Moscow kept up its pressure on the capital of Kyiv in the latest phase of the over 4-year-old war.Ukraine struck oil refineries in Russia's Saratov and Tatarstan regions, according ...
Some health workers in Congo's Ebola outbreak go on strike over pay issues as deaths near 600
The healthcare workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak are walking off their jobs to protest delays in their payments, threatening efforts to slow the outbreak that officials said continues to spread faster than the response.In Ituri province, the hardest hit among the three provinces ...
Funeral processions begin in Najaf for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Funeral processions for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began Wednesday in the Iraqi city of Najaf with thousands of mourners present.The Islamic Republic's dayslong funeral for Khamenei began Saturday, with authorities shutting down streets, airspace and daily life in Tehran as...
The Latest: Danish prime minister vows to defend Greenland during NATO summit in Turkey
U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting with his NATO counterparts in Ankara, Turkey, for a two-day summit intended to showcase how alliance members are stepping up defense spending at Trump’s demand and focusing on support for Ukraine’s war with Russia.Speaking at the summit a day after Trump aga...
China allocates millions in new disaster relief after storms and a deadly landslide
China allocated millions of dollars in additional relief funding for disaster-hit areas Wednesday after severe storms destroyed homes and displaced thousands of people and a landslide killed 21 forestry workers.The central government allocated 50 million yuan ($7.4 million) to restore roads, scho...
US markets retreat, oil prices jump more than 5% after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'
U.S. stock futures slid lower and oil prices surged more than 5% after President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is over, though he will allow talks to continue. Futures for the S&P 500 were down 0.7% before the opening bell, while futures for the Dow Jones Indust...
English court to rule on final challenge to Trinidad's gay sex ban
A nearly 10-year battle for gay rights in Trinidad and Tobago could end Wednesday at a final appeals court in England.Supreme Court judges in London will hold a hearing on a landmark human rights case that could decriminalize gay sex in the eastern Caribbean nation, potentially setting a preceden...
North Side residents say new late-night gaming room bringing safety concerns to neighborhood
North Side residents say what they believe is a new late-night gaming room has brought increased activity, disturbances and safety concerns to their neighborhood since it opened.The business, located in the 1300 block of Basse Road, near Blanco Road, opened a few months ago. Previously, Blessed C...
Atascosa County residents voice concerns over potential data centers
Residents packed the Atascosa County Justice Center on Tuesday to voice concerns about the possibility of data centers coming to the county, even as officials stressed that no projects have been submitted or approved.County leaders held the public meeting to explain the county’s authority under T...
Members of a sexual predator network on Telegram tried to hide their crimes with code words
They called themselves the “German driving school for experts,” but prosecutors say the true purpose of their Telegram chats was to brag about the women they raped and share tips about how to drug them.In posts that sometimes included photos and videos of their attacks on unconscious victims, the...
DNA evidence from Charlie Kirk assassination disputed by defendant's lawyers
Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are expected to keep questioning the reliability of DNA testing that prosecutors said links the defendant to the suspected murder weapon when a weeklong hearing continues Wednesday.A member of Tyler Robinson's defense team ...
Platner may be finished, but voters' hunger for change and willingness to take risks will remain
With Graham Platner's campaign teetering from an allegation of sexual assault, there's no shortage of people arguing that the 41-year-old Maine oysterman and progressive political neophyte was always too risky for a key Senate race. However, it's likely more candidates will follow his path in the...
Former Wisconsin judge to be sentenced after conviction in obstructing arrest of Mexican immigrant
Former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan, who was convicted of felony obstruction for helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal officers in a case that highlighted President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown, is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday in federal court.Dugan, 67, faces up to fi...
'The Pitt' and 'Pluribus' are poised to compete for top honors as Emmy nominations are announced
“Pluribus” could be a record-setting freshman, “The Pitt” could have a dominant sophomore season and “Hacks” is set for a graduation celebration as Emmy nominations are announced Wednesday morning. Recent winners Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller are set to name the nominees at the Television Acad...
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Jones talks Toyota plant expansion, searching for new SAPD chief
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined the 6 O’Clock News on Tuesday to discuss the Toyota manufacturing plant expansion on the South Side and the city’s search for a new San Antonio police chief.Toyota plans to expand its San Antonio manufacturing plant, which could bring 2,000 jobs and more ...
Trump says US is preparing for more strikes against Iran
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. was preparing for another night of strikes against Iran, just hours after he said the ceasefire was over following Iranian attacks on American military sites in the Gulf.“We hit them very hard last night,” Trump said when asked about a possible ...
Trump blasts NATO for rejecting his efforts to claim Greenland as leaders meet in Turkey
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. will give a license for its Patriot air defense systems to be made overseas for Ukraine to counter Russian missile attacks, a huge coup for Ukraine which has badly needed the technology in the war now in its fifth year. Trump made the announceme...
Shohei Ohtani hits his 300th career homer, becoming first Japanese-born MLB player to reach mark
Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career homer on Tuesday night, a leadoff shot against Colorado Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen that made him the first Japanese-born player in the majors to reach the milestone.The Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar blasted a 409-foot line drive to center on a 2-0...
South Side residents hopeful Toyota’s $3.6 billion expansion benefits entire community
Weston Martinez, president of the Starbright South Side Neighborhood Overlook Association, and others say Toyota Motor North America’s $3.6 billion expansion is great news for the city and the South Side.“We believe this expansion by Toyota is going to be that next chapter,” Martinez said.He said...
Royals' Tyler Tolbert ties MLB record with hits in 12 straight plate appearances
Tyler Tolbert grinned late Tuesday night and said he’d give himself until midnight before turning the page on one of the most historic stretches a batter has ever enjoyed.His place in the record books will probably last a lot longer.The Kansas City Royals outfielder, typically a defensive special...
Council staffer accused by mayor of leaking information departs City Hall
A San Antonio City Council staffer the mayor publicly suggested may have leaked information about her security has left City Hall for the private sector.District 7 Chief of Staff James Branch’s last day with the City of San Antonio was Monday, according to a letter Branch provided to KSAT 12, tho...
21 who died in landslide in northwest China were forestry workers
A landslide buried and killed 21 forestry workers walking through a remote valley in the mountains of northwestern China, state media reported Wednesday after rescue operations ended.Twelve others survived, seven with minor injuries, state broadcaster CCTV said. The team was heading out to clear ...
NEXT RAIN CHANCE FOR SAN ANTONIO: Over the weekend
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTSSAHARAN DUST: Light round of dust on Wednesday SATURDAY RAIN CHANCE: Heavy, scattered downpours possible FORECASTLIGHT SAHARAN DUST WEDNESDAY & THURSDAYDry weather takes over tomorrow, however, skies may appear a bit hazy. A light round of Saharan dust will spread across South ...
Bodycam video shows man approaching BCSO deputies with knives moments before far West Side shooting
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office released body camera footage on Tuesday of a man approaching deputies with two knives moments before a deputy shot him on the far West Side last month.The nearly 10-minute video shows footage from BCSO deputies Steven Calva, Frank Diaz and Jason Garces during the...