David Elder checks out an AYCE Korean BBQ spot on the North Side of San Antonio.

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office sent out an alert Tuesday about a “large” cat sighting in northwest Bexar County. BCSO said the feline was seen in a greenbelt near the 10400 block of Foxen Way, a neighborhood off Highway 16 north of Helotes. So, we pulled information from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to learn about the big cats native to South Texas.

A resident living in far northwest Bexar County reportedly saw a "large, long-tailed cat" in a greenbelt near their home, according to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office.

This week on Texas Eats, David Elder checks out San Antonio's newest mini golf entertainment venue, PopStroke.

Guardians of the Children, a nonprofit with a San Antonio chapter, works to help empower, protect, and support children who have been abused.

Parents and caregivers in San Antonio can get their car seats checked for free this Saturday, Sept. 21.

Plan your 2024 Independence Day celebrations and fireworks viewings.

A veteran San Antonio Police Department detective has been suspended 15 days after sending threatening text messages to his girlfriend and then pulling out a gun outside of a Helotes dance hall last fall, discipline paperwork obtained by KSAT Investigates shows.

Paletas, Father’s Day gift ideas, fire truck parties & more.

The Panthers beat the Reagan Rattlers in the regional semifinals two games to one, setting up the showdown with the Jaguars.

Scenic Loop is a neighborhood with character, and two homes built around abandoned train cars and a streetcar, are nostalgic proof.

Heart pounding. Stomach churning. Zipping above the Hill Country at more than 30 mph. Welcome to the Helotes Hill Country Ziplines. Here, zip lines give riders a view of the Scenic Loop and Helotes communities like no other.

The Scenic Loop Helotes Creek holds a rich history filled with geological wonders, indigenous tribes, and notable landmarks.

The location, landscape and wildlife are what draws newcomers to the area. But with growth comes new issues, including a long line of construction crews waiting outside neighborhoods every morning to start their work.

The neighborhoods that comprise the Scenic Loop Helotes Creek Alliance are focused on water and it's at the heart of their battle against developers. Many homes in the neighborhood are part of the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program.

The largest neighborhood by square mile in the San Antonio area is the subject of this latest “Know My Neighborhood.”

Cornyval begins on Thursday, with gates opening at 5 p.m. The festival ends on Sunday.

A deadly crash has shut down a stretch of State Highway 16/Bandera Road on the far Northwest Side.

David Elder takes you inside the newest BBQ joint and bakery in Castroville to check out their sweet and savory bites.

The Mayor of San Antonio joins the effort to prevent treated wastewater from being dumped into Helotes Creek in North Bexar County.

Helotes and Grey Forest residents are asking for more voices to join their cause to stop the legal dumping of millions of gallons of treated wastewater just miles from the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone.

A mystery has haunted the family of Guillermo Sanchez for generations.

The Historical Society of Helotes helped bring eight interpretive signs in front of historic buildings in Old Town Helotes.

The whammies keep coming for small businesses hit hard by the pandemic. Now, inflation is beating them up.

Voters in Helotes will decide the fate of a proposition for the reauthorization of the local sales and use tax at a rate of one-fourth of one percent to continue providing revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets.

Voters across Texas will head to the polls on Nov. 7 to decide the fate of 14 constitutional amendments dealing with property taxes, infrastructure, state parks, farming/ranching, teacher retirement, and more.

A couple behind one of the most popular Halloween displays in Helotes is struggling to deal with personal tragedy. Still, they plan to continue bringing joy to the community.

there are 14 state constitutional amendments on the Nov. 7 ballot, and depending on where you live in Bexar County, your ballot could also other items including for director at large of the San Antonio River Authority as well as elections in Converse, Helotes, Hill Country Village and Schertz.

A former Dallas Cowboys player was arrested in Helotes after he allegedly abandoned a puppy in a storage unit for two days when temperatures were over 100 degrees.

A family-friendly fall festival is returning to Helotes in October at Pedrotti’s Ranch.

With more than 60 days of triple-digit temperatures and the hottest summer on record in the San Antonio area, businesses like Congelato! in Helotes said this summer has been a struggle.

Fire departments from Selma to Wilson County and Leon Springs to Helotes formed an east and west strike team of state-certified firefighters who are experts in extinguishing wildland fires.

One horseback riding center in Helotes is changing its scheduling to keep its horses safe in the extreme heat. Owners at the barn said they're training students on skills inside the barn during riding lessons too.

After Nathan and Katie Dever reported their stolen RV to the police, they and their friends kept a close eye on online postings, which led them to recovering their trailer.

Here are the Fourth of July parades, races, food events, live music, and, of course, fireworks in and around San Antonio for the 2023 holiday.

A San Antonio woman was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Thursday in connection with a DWI crash that killed a couple and injured their four children.

Several cities and towns outside of San Antonio have local elections on May 6, including Alamo Heights, Balcones Heights, Boerne, Bulverde, Castle Hills, China Grove, Cibolo, Fair Oaks Ranch, Floresville, Garden Ridge, Grey Forest, Helotes, Hollywood Park, Kerrville, Kirby, Leon Valley, Live Oak, New Braunfels, St. Hedwig, Universal City and Von Ormy.

Here’s a look at the races that are expected to be the most competitive matchups.

"12 On Your Side" is KSAT's weekly consumer round-up dedicated to providing the information that can better your life, written by award-winning journalist and KSAT consumer reporter Marilyn Moritz.

Once was shocking enough. Now, a second vacant lot a local couple considered buying turned out to be another fraudulent listing.

See every candidate, race on the ballot for the May 6, 2023 election in Bexar County.

Chocolate, indoor plants, magic, local brewery, saloon with secret Ghostbusters speakeasy & gelato!

Northwest Bexar County residents living in the Davis Ranch community often use Beverly Hills Drive as a shortcut to FM 1560, but that’s no longer allowed.

Firefighters responded to a house fire in Helotes Monday afternoon and were able to quickly extinguish the flames.

Speedy weenie races are returning to Helotes this spring for the Fiesta Dachshund Dash.

A car theft attempt turned into a shootout Tuesday morning at a home in the San Antonio Ranch subdivision in northwest Bexar County, where a homeowner said he walked out to the suspects trying to take his car.

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying two people accused of shooting at a homeowner during an attempted car burglary in Helotes.

Big Bounce America’s bounce house is bigger than ever and covers 16,000 square feet, according to the company’s website — that’s almost 2,500 square feet larger than the current Guinness World Record inflatable castle.

A home in Helotes appears to be destroyed following a fire early Monday morning.

Three women, none of them SAPD officers, were cited for misdemeanor disorderly conduct following the Oct. 8 melee inside Pete’s Place Spirits & More, located in the 14700 block of Old Bandera Rd.

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Early voting results will be released at 7 p.m. CST on Nov. 8, 2022. Scroll within the result embeds to see all races.

A couple has been arrested for charging Helotes residents for contract work but not showing up to finish the job.

People living in Grey Forest are concerned about plans for a new subdivision that could impact not only the Helotes creek, but also the Edwards Aquifer.

A teen says she was video-chatting with her boyfriend when the car he was riding in crashed. She was able to call for help and send police to his location.

A family-friendly fall festival is coming to Helotes in October at Pedrotti’s Ranch.

Speedy weenies are returning to the San Antonio area to take their turn at the track.

Plans for a new development in Helotes have been granted approvals by the necessary agencies however, there’s a major backup. Residents in Helotes are not on-board and want the proposal dismissed.

A Helotes woman convicted of murder in the 2013 death of her husband is back in jail four years after she was released from prison.

San Antonio Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest in a deadly hit and run in Helotes.

The city of Helotes is set to receive a $1 million food hall by April 2023, according to the San Antonio Business Journal.

A Helotes area man has been arrested after deputies say he used social media to lure a 15-year-old girl for sex on at least two separate occasions.

Roots Food Hall will feature a full-service bar and four separate mini-kitchens

See the suburbs and city parks have planned Fourth of July parades, races, food events, live music, and, of course, fireworks for the 2022 holiday.

A man was found dead not far from where the vehicle of a missing San Antonio man was located, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.

A San Antonio-area man has been missing since Mother’s Day and his family is now speaking about his disappearance.

Update (9:45 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2022): A car connected to the disappearance of a 69-year-old has been located, but the San Antonio-area man remains missing, authorities said Friday.

A couple from Helotes was arrested this week on a slew of charges relating to defrauding a company, lying on tax returns and committing export violations, according to federal authorities.

View a list of some of the events going on in San Antonio and the surrounding areas in April.

Matador Men’s Grooming is planning to open two new locations.

The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identified a 20-year-old man killed in a car crash in Helotes on Monday.

A man was killed in a one-vehicle crash Monday in Helotes.

A Helotes woman has filed a police report accusing a San Antonio-area contractor of theft, nearly a year after he accepted full payment for work without replacing pipes underneath her home.

A car crash in Helotes left three people with serious injuries and hundreds without electricity temporarily.

A rollover crash on the far Northwest Side left three people injured and hundreds of people without power Tuesday morning.

The biggest bounce house in the world is heading back to San Antonio this November.

After just a month and a half on the market, a sprawling 2,778-acre ranch 15 miles northwest of San Antonio has sold.

KSAT 12's Big Game Coverage stops by O'Connor High School, where the Panthers are looking to reload with a young core and some key position changes for the upcoming 2021 football season.

A 20-year-old woman who is accused of causing a crash in Helotes earlier this year, killing a couple and injuring their four children, has been indicted.

There’s only one top prize left after a lucky Helotes resident claimed $2.5 million in the Instant Millionaire lottery scratch ticket game.

As he prepares to start at quarterback for the upcoming season, O'Connor senior John Locke is already excited for the future. He has verbally committed to play tight end at Colorado State University.

Geronimo Springs Ranch is on the market for $43 million and it comes complete with waterfalls, valleys, cave systems and exotic wildlife.

See the suburbs and city parks have planned Fourth of July parades, races, food events, live music, and, of course, fireworks for this year’s holiday.

Army veteran celebrates seven years as a successful entrepreneur.

Two friends from Helotes decided to run along every street in the town in an unusual challenge related to the coronavirus quarantine.

SafeWise recently ranked the safest cities in Texas and there’s good news and bad news for San Antonio-area residents.

With the population approaching 12,000, the city of Helotes is growing rapidly -- and changing when it comes to city government.

Preparations are underway for the 2021 Cornyval and PRCA Rodeo, Helotes’ biggest event, which will take place between April 29 and May 2.

Take a road trip to Helotes...

Today at 1 p.m., eggs Benedict three ways, Texas Trippin' to a Helotes coffee B&B, Easter BBQ and Get Fit Friday.

SAN ANTONIO – An arrest warrant affidavit says a 20-year-old woman involved in a deadly crash in Helotes earlier this year had been drinking at a bar on the River Walk less than two hours prior. Woman arrested in January crash that killed couple, injured 4 childrenThe crash killed husband and wife, Craig Smith, 54, and Susan Smith, 39. Parents of four young children killed in crash in Helotes, officials sayThe employee who conducted the sale also could face misdemeanor charges, according to the TABC. Helotes police are still trying to determine whether the bar involved in this case will be held accountable. Because no violations have been found at this time, KSAT 12 News is not mentioning the bar by name.

HELOTES, Texas – A driver involved in a crash in Helotes earlier this year that killed a couple and injured their four children has been arrested on charges related to drunken driving. The arrest Monday of Elena Carranza, who doesn’t turn 21 until August, marks a dramatic shift in the case. At the scene of the January 3 crash, officers told KSAT12 that it appeared to be just an accident. Craig Smith, 54, and his 39-year-old wife, Susan, both were killed in the crash. Although police initially said their injuries were minor, an arrest warrant affidavit now shows one of the children suffered a traumatic brain injury.

HELOTES, Texas – A Helotes teenager is feeling more confident stepping outside of her house these days after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. And so, when she said that she wanted to do it, I was supportive,” said Judy Ross, Hannah’s mother. Hannah’s parents have also received the COVID-19 vaccine. “She goes to the gym about 25 hours a week now and then competitions,” Judy Ross said. “We’re not worried about if somebody’s not masked or stands too close,” Judy Ross said.

HELOTES – Walking up to The Cracked Mug Coffee House in Old Town Helotes feels more like a small town village with a cozy coffee cottage setting. “It kind of has that main street kind of feel,” barista at The Cracked Mug Coffee House Summer Emswiler said. This month you can try a handful of St. Patrick’s Day-themed drinks, including “Pot of Gold,” which has a mix of irish cream and caramel, “Kiss me, I’m Irish,” which has irish cream and cinnamon and the “Lucky Leprechaun,” which is a chai mix with irish cream and caramel. The Cracked Mug Coffee House is located at 14743 Old Bandera Rd in Helotes. Click here for more on the coffee house.

Courtney Clark, 32, (left) and Shoniqua Robinson, 31, (right) have been charged with robbery, according to records with the Bexar County Jail. An affidavit states that Courtney Clark, 32, and Shoniqua Robinson, 31, may have committed up to four robberies in and around the San Antonio area. The man, later identified as Clark, acted as the getaway driver, the affidavit states. Officers were able to identify Robinson as a suspect from two fingerprints left on the note, the affidavit states. The affidavit for Clark states that they used to be in a relationship.

Helotes police say it appears Craig Smith, 54, and his wife, Susan, 39, pulled out in front of an oncoming pick-up truck. They were killed in the impact and their youngest and oldest children, ages 5 and 16, were hospitalized. All four were “deeply shaken, both physically and emotionally,” said Bishop Joel Barber, bishop of the Parkwood Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Barber said Craig Smith was a civilian employee at Fort Sam Houston. Read also:Parents of four young children killed in crash in Helotes, officials sayCoalition pushes for traffic changes after crash in Helotes kills parents of 4 children

HELOTES, Texas – Steve Mendoza of COPS Metro Alliance said a crash Sunday night in Helotes that killed the parents of four children should have not happened and blamed the fatality on the traffic environment in the area. The driver of the pickup and the four children, between the ages of 2 and 16, were taken to University Hospital. Mendez believes the crash is part of a larger problem that needs to be addressed. A spokeswoman for the city of Helotes released the following statement regarding traffic conditions in the area. “The city is continual conversations with TxDOT to discuss ways to improve roads and make them safer for drivers,” the statement said.

HELOTES, Texas – The parents of four young children were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Helotes Sunday night, according to Helotes police. The crash happened around 6:30 p.m., in the 12000 block of Bandera Road and Diamond K Trail. The parents were killed from the impact and the four children were taken to University Hospital for treatment of minor injuries, officials said. The children told police they are from out of state and officials are currently working to notify their next of kin. RELATED: SAPD: Man killed in crash after trying to merge onto I-35 on South Side

SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County officials announced Monday that the county’s businesses now operating at 75% capacity will have to cut back to 50% capacity and all bars must close due to a rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations in the region. County officials said that threshold was met on Sunday. Bexar County is located in Trauma Service Area P.The order states that 50% occupancy limits are now in effect for most businesses. Earlier on Monday, Comal County officials announced the same restrictions there. The following counties are in Trauma Service Area P and are affected by this order:AtascosaBanderaBexarComalDimmitEdwardsFrioGillespieGonzalesGuadalupeKarnesKendallMore on KSAT: