San Antonio hosts first-of-its-kind budget input meeting geared toward young people
More than 80 young people between 12 and 24 years old spent their Saturday speaking their minds with San Antonio city leaders.
Hundreds of mariachi musicians convene in San Antonio for Mariachi Extravanganza concert and competition
One thousand mariachi musicians will convene in San Antonio to compete and perform in the 29th Annual Mariachi Extravaganza competition and concert on Dec. 1 and 2.
State representative, community partners to connect with local youth at JobFest 2023
JobFest 2023 will have local youth connecting to employers alongside community partners and State Representative Barbara Gervin-Hawkins.
Mental health in our schools with guest Dr. Tony Walker from The Jed Foundation
This podcast is a must-listen for anyone who cares about the well-being of our students and teachers. Join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities for improving mental health in our schools.
26-year-old changing entire landscape of resources for unsheltered youth in San Antonio
Kameron Rhys's experience with homelessness at 22 taught him what gaps need to be filled when it comes to unsheltered youth. He's using his voice to make big plans come to fruition.
San Antonio after-school programs filling up weeks before classes begin
San Antonio area school districts are gearing up for the start of the classes, but theyโre also gearing up to support families after school with programs for students.
![Birthday celebration in honor of girl killed serves as awareness about gun violence against children](https://www.ksat.com/resizer/f9cNYB1cMm24_qPjElHzocJ91TA=/800x450/smart/filters:format(jpeg):strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/10-13-2021/t_d8c9c99b09154704a615064679b5f9f0_name_image.jpg)
Birthday celebration in honor of girl killed serves as awareness about gun violence against children
The family of a little girl who was shot and killed earlier this year is turning their grief into action to combat an alarming trend of young lives taken because of gun violence.
![Youth summer basketball game breaks out into a brawl resulting in arrest, minor injuries](https://www.ksat.com/resizer/RybR3R7T5_PfiwZacV153Na8tjs=/800x450/smart/filters:format(jpeg):strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65):fill(FFF)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/07-02-2021/t_4e01e4f4235d4cdaa7c4bbe3da703d42_name_image.jpg)
Youth summer basketball game breaks out into a brawl resulting in arrest, minor injuries
A summer youth basketball league ended its last game with a brawl between a parent and student from opposing teams.
![Whatโs Up South Texas!: SA woman overcomes hardships through majorette dance, provides outlet for youth](https://www.ksat.com/resizer/dkeGr_L6FsNRFPW1bc2SimuQ9gI=/1600x900/smart/filters:format(jpeg):strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/01-11-2021/t_6a82d692180b44a9afbd81236e577dcb_name_image.jpg)
Whatโs Up South Texas!: SA woman overcomes hardships through majorette dance, provides outlet for youth
SAN ANTONIO โ A San Antonio woman is hoping to change the lives of the youth in the Alamo City through majorette dancing. It is pretty difficult because you have to be flexible.โIn March 2020, she founded the Prestigious Jewels Majorette Team for ages 7 to 18. It helped a lot more people speak to me and it made me a lot more comfortable.โHer high school team was like her family. โIf I can go back to my hometown in Memphis and start a dance team there, that would be great.โAdShe said the Prestigious Jewels Majorette Team welcomes any dancer who wants to join, especially those who need an outlet in their lives. Below are ways to contact Jones if youโre interested in joining the team:RELATED: Whatโs Up South Texas!
![Whatโs Up South Texas!: Man shares love of comic books with South Side community](https://www.ksat.com/resizer/puQwsG3gdQJSS45vdR1G5phDDDg=/1600x900/smart/filters:format(jpeg):strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/01-04-2021/t_ac4efd21cb7a4abebc4a8dca145f9bfb_name_image.jpg)
Whatโs Up South Texas!: Man shares love of comic books with South Side community
SAN ANTONIO โ One South Side man is passionate about keeping his love for comic books alive in the community. We have to open up.โ This was everything we had.โIn the beginning, their store looked a lot different from what it looks like today. Through it all, he said the passion for comic booking started with his love of reading. It is like a little group.โHe said it makes him happy seeing the community having the same experience he has when he reads comic books. But I love what I do.โAdHe said the biggest enjoyment is serving the South Side community.
![San Antonio organizations partner together, create programs to end youth homelessness](https://www.ksat.com/resizer/hVkkxLm1z5KReh9nzATNcsdP2r8=/1600x900/smart/filters:format(jpeg):strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/12-22-2020/t_508ee93cd7514ae592379cd0edc0f1aa_name_image.jpg)
San Antonio organizations partner together, create programs to end youth homelessness
SAN ANTONIO โ Several organizations across Bexar County are teaming up in hopes of ending youth homelessness. โAlthough youth homelessness may not be as visible, itโs still a huge issue in our community,โ said Katie Vela, executive director of the South Alamo Regional Alliance for the Homeless, also known as SARAH. โThe funding is to create a local system that prevents and ends homelessness,โ Vela said. SARAH has teamed up with five local community partners to launch the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program with the grant money it received. โMany of the programs are permanent housing programs, where thereโs a case manager assigned to help youth and young adults stabilize in their housing, connects them to employment and education opportunities,โ Vela said.