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Certain Bexar County businesses will be financially hurt when annual state inspections are no longer required. Some have not decided if they will offer the new state emissions testing that begins in November 2026.
Drones are becoming more popular as technology continues to advance and they can make a great gift for the holiday season. However, you can’t fly a drone whenever you want, there are rules that must be followed.
Starting in September of 2027, all new passenger vehicles in the U.S. will have to sound a warning if rear-seat passengers don’t buckle up.
North East Independent School District is making disciplinary changes when it comes to students suspected of having prohibited items on camps.
Several popular products are recalled due to serious safety concerns, including QVC Oven Gloves, a lithium-ion Bluetooth speaker and off-road vehicles.
If you’re heading down to the coast soon, you will need to keep an eye out for thousands of Portuguese Man O’ War that are washing ashore on Mustang and North Padre Islands.
Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said he wants raw milk sold in grocery stores across the state, citing "personal choice and the freedom to decide what’s best for you and your family."
Several popular products have been recalled due to serious safety concerns, including a Wolf Appliance, battery pack and crib bumpers.
A school on a major road on the Northeast Side of San Antonio is giving parents cause for concern about safety while dropping off and picking up their children.
A recent outbreak of E. Coli and Listeria is being reported across our nation. A local doctor is giving advice on what can be done to protect yourself against these foodborne illnesses.
This is Fire Prevention Week, which is a good time to resurface a sobering statistic: Three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
A team of researchers from the University of Texas San Antonio and the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have been working for the last year and a half to develop new helmet padding technology.
A nine-month-old baby is alright after police say he was choking on a piece of plastic. Quick thinking from a police officer saved the baby's life.
San Antonio City Council formally passed an update on the city’s Complete Streets policy on Thursday, setting in motion a framework for street design that accounts for all users.
Pamela Allen with Eagle's Flight SA said there's been a huge demand for car seats by families since a crash that injured six children who were not wearing a seatbelt.
Several popular products are recalled due to serious safety concerns, including Volkswagen electric vehicles, a children’s fort kit and kids’ garden sets.
First time parents can experience a lot of anxiety and hesitation when they bring baby home. September is Baby Safety Month and labor and delivery doctor says it's okay to ask a lot of questions.
September has been designated as Baby Safe Month, a time for communities to unite with parents to help keep babies safe. While parenting for some may come easily, others may need guidance and family support.
CPSC commissioners asked staff to examine how companies like Shein and Temu comply with the Consumer Product Safety Act, a law designed to protect Americans from unsafe products.
Ford, Fisher-Price, and HALO are recalling products due to serious safety risks, including engine failures, choking hazards, and fire dangers.
The San Antonio Fire Department responded to 20 high-water rescue calls. Fortunately, no one was seriously hurt, and most were able to get to safety before crews arrived.
A tire blowout led to the crash Sunday evening on I-35 near Frost Bank Center Drive. But San Antonio police say the driver will be charged with endangering a child because six children ejected from the vehicle were not wearing seatbelts.
Did you buy a Mango Tangerine Scented Candle at Trader Joe’s this summer? The retailer is recalling them due to a fire hazard.
More than a million Samsung slide-in electric ranges and thousands of cans of H-E-B and CVS-branded formula have been recalled. Plus, Ford has issued a Do Not Drive advisory.
Origin 21 wall mirrors, Avocado organic mattress pads, and Attom Tech LED light-up jelly toys are all included in this week’s recall roundup for safety reasons.
Many newer Teslas, 3.2 million Bissell steam cleaners, and adjustable iFit dumbbell sets have all been recalled this month. Here’s what you need to know about each recall.
In the last three months, three tourists have died in downtown San Antonio due to crime. Now, some visiting the city have shared a concern for their safety.
If you’re a renter plagued by recurring problems with your home’s air conditioning, mold, or pests, you can attend a free Renters’ Rights Info Session this Saturday.
The South Texas Alliance for Orphans is raising awareness for the fostering crisis in San Antonio and our surrounding counties.
Councilmember Dr. Sukh Kaur is introducing a new project to improve public safety by increasing street lights. Residents can request the street lights by submitting a form.
Operation Safe Shield has already equipped over 100 law enforcement vehicles in Texas with bullet resistant windows and windshields through fundraisers. The organization is now moving into Bexar County to do the same.
A multi-partner initiative under San Antonio’s Vision Zero Plan aims to address an issue in the city’s court systems: unlicensed teen drivers with traffic citations.
Tesla is recalling more than 125,000 vehicles to fix a seat belt warning system that may increase the risk of an injury in a collision.
According to AAA, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the most dangerous and deadliest for teenage drivers.
A divisive proposal has landowners near the San Antonio Toyota Manufacturing Plant fuming. The city wants to limit what can be built around the plant for health and safety reasons.
In a Tuesday briefing to the city’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the team behind updating the Bike Network Plan provided updates and expectations for the third phase of their project.
As you get ready to start your fiesta celebrations, it's likely you already have safety in mind. KSAT talked to law enforcement about their robust security plans. That includes what you can do to help.
Monterrey Iron and Metal says it has come to an agreement with the City of San Antonio after the city threatened to revoke its recycling license.
Monterrey Iron & Metal has just more than one week left to appeal before the city revokes its license to recycle.
Maurine Molak lost her son, David, to suicide in 2016. Last week, she joined other parents who lost loved ones to online abuse on Capitol Hill, as lawmakers questions social media executives.
A fixed wing air medical base in New Braunfels aims at providing more lifesaving emergency care to people across the state.
Greenlights Grants Initiative will simplify how schools apply for grants in the bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
The Texas Highway Patrol will be increasing their enforcement this holiday season.
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office reported 216 vehicle burglaries across Bexar County in July of 2023. Of those, 43 were reported to be in the Alamo Ranch area.
It’s no secret that Wurstfest has thousands of people flocking to New Braunfels to take part in the fun, but that good time can’t happen without also ensuring everyone is safe.
Thousands of Chuckle and Roar water bead kits have been recalled, but a San Antonio mother whose daughter was injured by a similar product wants them banned as toys.
Cale Cavarra, 12, saw his grandmother, Donna Williams, start to have a seizure while driving on Loop 410. That's when he jumped into action.
Jason Sheffield was so moved to take action after his 3-year-old's drowning, that he changed careers to begin installing fences around pools. This weekend is the seven-year anniversary of that tragic incident.
San Antonio police are warning people that not paying attention in a school zone can cost a driver financially or could cost someone’s life.
School districts across the area have been struggling to fill the positions, with a low pool of applicants interested in law enforcement.
A fire on the city’s North Side killed five family members Saturday morning, prompting warnings and safety reminders from the San Antonio Fire Department.
The Bexar County Gun Safety Coalition hosted a town hall Thursday night with five community leaders to address the ongoing gun violence in San Antonio.
This year, Bexar County isn’t under a burn ban, but there are still safety tips to remember over the Fourth of July holiday.
From road trips, tubing on the river, or flying anywhere with kids, it’s a good idea to have a travel bag packed with essentials for the “uh-ohs” that might happen.
New Braunfels Police union members are seeking to collect 3,200 signatures by next Friday to force the city to put the creation of a Crime Control and Prevention District on the ballot in the spring.
The City of San Antonio may be forced to consider an ordinance to go after illegal street racing and street takeovers after a viral video posted Sunday of a takeover on I-10 and Callahan triggered safety concerns.
