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As seen on SA Live - Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026

Today @ 10:30 a.m., We take the show on the road to the Hill Country for some good eats & some a one-of-a-kind hotels. First stop is Longneck Manor , it’s a mix of wildlife conservation & a boutique hotel. You can have an unforgettable giraffe encounter, meet their rhinos or have...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 19, 2026

safety

United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire

The United Arab Emirates suspended all trade with Iran on Wednesday after it said it had come under renewed fire from the country — a move that will further isolate the Islamic Republic, which is suffering under U.S. sanctions and a blockade. Incoming ballistic missile fire trigg...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 19, 2026

safety

Iran and UAE ties sour, and other major developments in the Middle East

Iran rejected the United Arab Emirates’ accusation that it fired two ballistic missiles that landed in the Persian Gulf, as Tehran’s parliament speaker and chief negotiator landed in neighboring Iraq for a three day visit. Meanwhile, France announced that it will expel two Irania...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 19, 2026

schools

Newly rebuilt Alamo Heights High School campus ready for first day of school

After two years of construction, the new Alamo Heights High School is complete and ready to welcome students back for the first day of school. The rebuilt campus replaces a building more than 75 years old that lacked modern safety features and spaces designed for collaborative le...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 19, 2026

business

A new look and fresh merch are winning customers back at Target as sales rebound

Target reported its second straight quarter of comparable sales gains on Wednesday, saying that a merchandising overhaul under the retailer's new CEO is attracting more customers and boosting sales throughout its stores. The retailer also benefited from a tariff refund of $994 mi...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 19, 2026

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Here’s how long we think this streak of triple-digit heat will last

FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS NO RECORDS, BUT ABOVE AVERAGE: 100°-102° will be the norm HOW LONG?: Triple digits will hold through at least next week EL NINO UPDATE: ‘Very strong’ El Nino this winter almost a certainty FORECAST SAME SONG, SECOND VERSE The last two days have given highs at ...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 19, 2026

business

Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities

Millions more people may be able to get smaller, lightweight Amazon packages delivered by drones by the end of the year under a plan the company announced Thursday to expand the airborne shipping to suburban areas in nearly 500 U.S. cities. Customers could receive the drone deliv...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 19, 2026

safety

Ukrainian man arrested over 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions

A Ukrainian man was arrested Wednesday in Croatia in connection with the 2022 undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany, Germany’s federal prosecutor said. Ukrainian national Vladimir Z., whose last name was not given in line with G...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 19, 2026

government

Ousted Ukraine defense minister urges wartime elections, warning of a governance crisis

Ukraine’s ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called Tuesday for elections to be held even as the war against Russia continues, saying the country was gripped by a crisis of governance. The move by one of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's most loyal and longstanding team membe...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 19, 2026

parks

Jason Arday's death sparks UK debate over academic rigor, racism after media 'frenzy'

In 2012, a smiling Jason Arday was photographed by the British press carrying the Olympic flame in the torch relay that preceded the London Games. He was back in the news in 2023 when Cambridge University hailed him as the youngest Black professor in the institution’s history. Th...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 19, 2026

News

Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics

Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk 's killing pointed Tuesday to an engraved bullet, arguing that the inscription “Hey Facist! CATCH!” demonstrates that Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics. Whether defendant Tyler Robinson acted out of political animus could b...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 19, 2026

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A warehouse burns near Moscow. In Ukraine, drone crews prepare to strike again

Waves of Ukrainian drones targeted the massive logistics center outside Moscow overnight. The next morning, it was still ablaze, dark smoke rising into the sky from what was one of Russia’s largest retail warehouses . Hundreds of miles away, Ukrainian drone crews had barely pause...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 19, 2026

schools

Smithson Valley Rangers rally past Brandeis Broncos in four-set thriller

Smithson Valley volleyball was down the road at Brandeis High School taking on the Broncos, who were looking to snap a three-game losing streak. Brandeis was down a set as the teams played the second. Olivia Barber posted up and struck it down. The Broncos tried to stay in it, an...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 19, 2026

News

Fernando Tatis Jr. robs a grand slam and hits 2 homers in Padres' 5-2 win over Mets

Fernando Tatis Jr. robbed New York's Francisco Lindor of a grand slam and hit two homers, leading the San Diego Padres to a 5-2 win over the Mets on Tuesday night. Tatis hit the first pitch from Zac Thornton 452 feet into the second deck in left field for his team-record 18th car...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 19, 2026

safety

Latest phishing scam targets Medicare patients, University Health warns

Local healthcare officials are sounding the alarm about an email and text scam targeting Medicare patients. University Health is working to alert their patients about a scam that is using the recognizable MyChart name and logo. MyChart is the online platform that many hospitals a...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 19, 2026

safety

Woman arrested in deadly South Texas human smuggling investigation, records show

After weeks on the run, a woman wanted in connection with a deadly South Texas human smuggling investigation is now in federal custody, according to a warrant reviewed by KSAT Investigates. Karina Garcia is one of 11 people indicted last month in connection with an investigation ...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 18, 2026

business

Doing business in San Antonio connects businesses with contracting opportunities

SPONSORED: The Greater San Antonio Chamber will host its Doing Business in San Antonio Conference & Luncheon on Sept. 1. Doing business in San Antonio connects businesses with contracting opportunities was first posted on August 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Repor...

San Antonio Report (nonprofit local newsroom)Aug 18, 2026

Local

Higher fees, fewer city services: What San Antonio’s proposed budget means for residents

San Antonio’s proposed budget would raise dozens of fees and reduce services as the city works to close a projected $158 million shortfall. Higher fees, fewer city services: What San Antonio’s proposed budget means for residents was first posted on August 18, 2026 at 5:34 pm. &co...

San Antonio Report (nonprofit local newsroom)Aug 18, 2026