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Man killed in crash after vehicle flips into oncoming lanes on Loop 410, SAPD says

A man was killed after his vehicle flipped into oncoming lanes on Loop 410 on the South Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department. Officers responded to the crash around 3 a.m. Saturday in the 14500 block of Southwest Loop 410 eastbound. The man was traveling eastbound...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 8, 2026

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Lake Mead hits historic low water level as Colorado River struggles

Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, has plummeted to its lowest water level since it was filled some 90 years ago, another sign of the crisis plaguing the Colorado River system. Water levels at the reservoir, which straddles the Arizona-Nevada border outside La...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 8, 2026

parks

San Antonio’s dog parks grew at a rapid pace over two decades

The number of city dog parks in San Antonio has come off the leash since the first one opened in 2005. Today, there are 21 city dog parks. San Antonio’s dog parks grew at a rapid pace over two decades was first posted on August 8, 2026 at 9:00 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ...

San Antonio Report (nonprofit local newsroom)Aug 8, 2026

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With the right preparation, international trips with babies are possible and even fun

Traveling with babies and toddlers can be daunting for parents. Questions about air travel , what to pack and safety are often top of mind, especially on long-distance flights and international trips . “Traveling with kids is a whole new world," said Dr. Shannon Thompson, a pedia...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 8, 2026

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Hot and mostly dry weekend ahead, with heat building next week

FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS HOT WEEKEND: Afternoon highs will generally be in the upper 90s, with little day-to-day change through Sunday. ISOLATED SHOWERS: Rain chances remain low, generally around 10% to 20%, with the best opportunity near the Coastal Plains and areas east of I-35. THE...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 8, 2026

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Where I Live: Thompson Community

Joey Cipriano first wrote about this community in 2021. Now he's president of "one of the most active neighborhood associations in District 5" Where I Live: Thompson Community was first posted on August 8, 2026 at 5:00 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is fo...

San Antonio Report (nonprofit local newsroom)Aug 8, 2026

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Senators head for the exits without meeting Trump's demands for voting bill

Senators headed for the exits in the predawn hours Saturday, ending for now a crushing standoff over President Donald Trump's demands that they stay in session to pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill before the summer recess. While they wrapped up many key priorities in...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 8, 2026

government

Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote

The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a vote early Saturday morning, cementing President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney’s command of a Justice Department the Republican president has sought to bend to his will . The Republican-led Senate voted 50-49 to...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 8, 2026

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Russian attacks kill 4 in Kyiv and surrounding region as air defenses fall short

Four people, including a child, were killed in Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and the surrounding region, local officials said Saturday, as Ukraine hit another oil refinery in Russia. Residents endure regular drone and missile barrages that Kyiv’s depleted air de...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 8, 2026

government

Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election

The Senate in an overnight vote Saturday approved a short-term measure to fund federal agencies into early December and avoid a potentially chaotic government shutdown during the middle of campaign season. The late-summer action on a funding fix is unusual. Normally, Congress wai...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 8, 2026

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Waldschmidt walks off LA with 2-run HR as D-backs hand Dodgers 7th straight loss

Rookie Ryan Waldschmidt hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning off closer Edwin Diaz to give the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 victory over Los Angeles on Friday night, sending the Dodgers to their season-high seventh straight loss. Waldschmidt connected on a slider, hitting a shot t...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 8, 2026

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What to know about Trump's new attempt to limit birthright citizenship

The Trump administration is once again trying to limit who can become an American, with a pair of executive orders issued this week that attempt to place restrictions on birthright citizenship and on foreigners who give birth in the U.S. A Supreme Court decision in June struck do...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 8, 2026

schools

GMSA backpack giveaway: Students, parents excited ahead of new school year

Hundreds of students and parents lined up outside Friday to grab a free backpack just in time before they head back to school. The giveaway was hosted by GMSA at J. Perez Law on 1712 Buena Vista St. Families lined up around 11 a.m. to get their free backpack ahead of the new scho...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 7, 2026

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Valero’s employees make a difference every day

SPONSORED: The community rallied behind the Spurs whose success reflected hard work, discipline, and teamwork. Every day, Valero employees demonstrate those same qualities. Valero’s employees make a difference every day was first posted on August 7, 2026 at 6:00 pm. ©2021 " ...

San Antonio Report (nonprofit local newsroom)Aug 7, 2026

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San Antonio Food Bank program offers budget-friendly recipes for eating healthy

Eating on a tighter budget doesn’t mean people have to sacrifice sufficient nutrition. KSAT reported on a study that shows a huge spike in the number of residents who don’t have enough food. One in five people in the San Antonio Food Bank region is food insecure as of 2024. For c...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 7, 2026

government

San Antonio arena debate heats up as City Council faces $158 million budget shortfall

The debate over a proposed downtown sports and entertainment district is heating up again at San Antonio City Hall, with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones pushing for another public vote on the city’s funding for a new Spurs arena. The renewed fight comes as the city faces a projected $158 ...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 7, 2026

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Trinity University calls on logo critics to help shape a new design

Criticism over a new Trinity University logo design unveiled last week prompted officials them halt launch and go back to the drawing board. Trinity University calls on logo critics to help shape a new design was first posted on August 7, 2026 at 4:41 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio...

San Antonio Report (nonprofit local newsroom)Aug 7, 2026

safety

SAPD officer shoots at 2 'aggressive' dogs in Brackenridge Park, police say

A San Antonio Police Department officer shot at two dogs at Brackenridge Park after the animals charged at him in an “aggressive manner,” a department spokesperson said Friday. The shooting happened around 8 a.m. while officers were assisting city staff providing resources to peo...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 7, 2026

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You Need to See these Two New Food Spots at San Antonio International Airport

You can watch “ Texas Eat s NOW ” Mondays through Saturdays at 10 a.m. - Saturdays and Sundays at 11 p.m. on KSAT 12, KSAT.com , and KSAT Plus , our free streaming app. Today on Texas Eats NOW: NELSON W. WOLFF MUNICIPAL STADIUM (SAN ANTONIO MISSIONS) 5757 US-90, San Antonio, TX 7...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 7, 2026

safety

A helicopter battling a Utah wildfire crashes with no word on the 2 people aboard

A helicopter helping battle a large Utah wildfire crashed Friday with no word on the conditions of the two people aboard as officials said they couldn't immediately reach the crash site. The helicopter was one of seven working a fire in central Utah that was caused by lightning o...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 7, 2026

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20 San Antonio bucket list activities to do before summer is over

Summer’s slipping away, but there’s still time to squeeze in a few unforgettable San Antonio adventures before the season fades. Whether you’re craving river floats, rooftop cocktails, outdoor excursions or cultural enlightenment, these experiences deserve a spot on your calendar...

San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)Aug 7, 2026

parks

Titans lock up Peter Skoronski with a rich extension as the NFL's highest-paid guard

Anyone doubting that an NFL offensive guard is worth $100 million needs only to look at who Peter Skoronski lines up against every day in practice during training camp. That would be All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. “You can’t tell me the guys that have to block that guy...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 7, 2026

government

Councilman Ric Galvan requests temporary pause on San Antonio data centers

Several City Council members and concerned residents want to hit pause on the future development of data centers in San Antonio, at least for now. District 6 councilman Ric Galvan, District 5 councilwoman Teri Castillo, and District 8 councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez all signed ...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Aug 7, 2026