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KSAT’s Ernie Zuniga visits with Jeanette Lira about her growing business, new projects and the profound loss that forced her to change everything.
KSAT’s Ernie Zuniga visits with Demonte Alexander about his childhood in Tennessee, love of Latin dance and strained relationships with his parents.
Antonio Santana launched the podcast "Frontline Strong," where he discussed mental health; the podcast ultimately led to the creation of a nonprofit to provide mental health services.
A bill that would require all Texas counties to keep track of veteran suicides passed through the state Legislature on Monday.
Approximately 120 veterans, active-duty service members and civilians gathered on Saturday morning to honor Memorial Day by participating in the Murph workout.
On Sunday morning, thousands of people walked through downtown San Antonio to honor the memories of loved ones who served in the military or as first responders.
A nonprofit is putting out a call for volunteers and corporations to fund a service project that honors those buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on Memorial Day.
Hundreds of people participated in the Stride for Hope Walk and Run on Saturday afternoon to raise awareness for veteran suicide prevention.
A Texas lawmaker is pushing for a change that could help shed light on the crisis of veteran suicides, a problem advocates say remains obscured by a lack of consistent data collection.
During the month of May, SeaWorld San Antonio will offer free one-day admission for active-duty United States military members, veterans and their families.
Dozens of people marched up and down the southern fence line of the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital Wednesday night, calling for remembrance and change.
Nearly 9 million Americans served in the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam era, with more than 2.5 million serving in Vietnam alone.
For many Vietnam veterans, the memories of war never left. But for Ed “Tex” Stiteler, going back helped ease the pain — and now he’s helping others do the same.
Lyndon B. Johnson wanted his presidency to be focused on civil rights and his domestic programs started with the “Great Society” — but the shadow of Vietnam loomed over the White House. What LBJ did as a result shaped his legacy for many Americans.
Thousands of Vietnam refugees found a new home in the United States following the war in Vietnam. One young girl, who fled Saigon as the city fell to the North, was inspired to join the United States Air Force when she was rescued.
When it comes to watching the Vietnam conflict play out on television shows and movies, we rarely see how women served the United States Armed Forces during this time. It’s something not talked about enough.
A well-decorated Navy veteran died by suicide outside the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital on April 7 in what his father believes was an outcry against the Department of Veterans Affairs and
KSAT’s special, "50 Years After The Fall: From Saigon to San Antonio," highlights how the war in Vietnam affected veterans in the Alamo City and South Texas. KSAT reached out to Vietnam veterans in San Antonio to share their experiences, hoping to educate younger generations and offer a glimpse into what they went through and why many would do it all over again.
Fifty years is a long time. Memories fade, things are lost, history is forgotten. We did not want that to happen to the men and women from San Antonio who served in Vietnam.
Trinh Warner, a Vietnamese refugee, recounts her harrowing escape from Saigon during the fall of South Vietnam, an event that led to her separation from her grandmother who later died in a re-education camp. Her story is featured in KSAT’s special "50 Years After The Fall: From Saigon to San Antonio."
A vigil and funeral service have been announced for a U.S. Navy veteran who died by suicide outside the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital last week.
An organization of American veterans, Afghans who fled their country and other volunteers has stepped up to help Afghans at risk of being stranded overseas.
As the U.S. Department of Defense tries to ban transgender people from the military, a retired Coast Guard captain recalled living through the back-and-forth battle of being transgender while serving
At a time when local spring breakers may be out painting the town, some high school students in Seguin are fulfilling a promise to paint artwork on a building.
Local filmmaker Andrew James Gonzales will premiere his new documentary "American Sons" this weekend at South by Southwest in Austin. The film tells the story of Marine Corporal Jorge “JV” Villarreal, who was killed in the line of duty while on patrol in Afghanistan in October of 2010.
The center, slated to open in November 2025, is being built using funds as part of the state appropriations for the 2022-2023 biennium, according to a news release.
After nearly a year of living on a broken futon in a field, a former U.S. Marine is starting over thanks to the efforts of several San Antonio-area organizations.
The nonprofit is partnering with agencies to help deliver critical support to veterans in the wake of the wildfires in California
Veteran and civil rights activists held a press conference on Monday urging President Biden to give Pvt. Marcelino Serna a posthumous Medal of Honor for his service in World War I.
The Pink Berets and the Texas Sugardaddies are thrilled to invite female veterans, their families, friends and community members to a special evening of culture, cuisine, and connection!
After burglars stole gifts from a local nonprofit, veterans helped brighten up the holidays for cancer patients by turning over dozens of toys they collected for the agency.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will honor veterans on Monday with a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
Veterans Day is Monday, and many places around the Alamo City are thanking veterans and active duty service members for their service.
Recent research is presenting a new way of thinking about suicide prevention, and both experts and patients believe it’s already saving lives.
Texas lawmakers designated September 22 as Veterans Suicide Prevention Awareness Day as a way to save the lives of those who have risked their lives for our freedom.
A member of the greatest generation and a war hero visited France for the first time since World War II.
Everyday simple tasks like running became harder to accomplish for retired Army veteran Norman Jones.
President Joe Biden will honor fallen service members this Memorial Day with a ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery.
More than 40,000 new burial and cremated spaces will soon be available to continue to extend the life of the cemetery until the mid 2040's.
Honor Flight San Antonio took 20 veteran men and women to see military memorials built in honor of their service.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Thursday held a memorial ceremony dedicating new headstones for 17 World War I Black soldiers, who were wrongly court martialed back in 1917.
Nonprofits across San Antonio say military families are more likely to feel grief, isolation or sadness during the holiday season. If you’ve been feeling this way, you’re not alone.
A local Marine veteran is proving you can break the cycle of homelessness and addiction. His success landed him in a local photography exhibit, and he's using the platform to remind struggling veterans, they are not in this alone.
Across San Antonio, honoring those who served is top of mind this weekend for Veterans Day. But to so many, making sure the conversation keeps going after Saturday is the harder challenge.
It was a cold November morning in 2000 when a small group of veterans and family marched down Houston Street in downtown San Antonio for the first of many parades. The parade now draws thousands of people.
KSAT reported on the free NPower training program in February. It was so successful, they're funded for another round of training.
It’s National Hire a Vet Day, and the effort now also includes military spouses., a largely untapped talent pool, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The Face the Fight Coalition is trying to battle veteran suicide by cutting stigma, increasing conversation, and funding evidence-based organizations already doing good work.
Austin-based VA Claims Insider says it has helped hundreds of thousands of clients. It has also touched off complaints and investigations.
San Antonio is Military City USA, and our community has one of the country’s largest active and retired military populations, but what happens after your service?
Hundreds of volunteers took time to honor and remember veterans at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on Sunday, placing small American flags at 125,000 sites.
Gratitude and creativity helped STEM Academy seventh grader Daniel Grinman create the winning entry for Future Engineers: We Love Veterans Pin Design Challenge, which was selected from more than 500 submissions nationally.
The group’s mission is to improve the side effects of post-traumatic stress, anxiety and injuries that veterans and first responders suffer.
Tackling the mounting military suicide rates is a massive task, but a network of nationwide providers agrees, part of it has to do with traumatic brain injuries.
For the San Antonio nonprofit, Hero Scuba Group, the sport of scuba diving is a resource that has become an essential activity for its members in regulating many of life’s stresses.
U.S. military veterans and their families can get into SeaWorld San Antonio for free for a limited time in honor of Military Appreciation Month.
Veterans often face a number of emotional challenges while transitioning to civilian life. However they are finding healing with the help of horses.
The City of Boerne is calling out to those with roots in Kendall County to help out in a historic photo reenactment of an iconic photo.
Two former Iraq and Afghanistan War-era defense secretaries are recommending that the government consider new ways to ensure that military service is taken into account when courts prosecute former service members.
The “Got Your 6 Summit,” an effort to tackle the issues veterans and their families face, took place on Tuesday for the first time in Military City, USA.
A Smithson Valley High School student’s entry in this year’s Voice of Democracy contest was among the top 10 finalists in Texas.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has made some changes to help more veterans get off the streets and into housing.
