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Camp Mystic director died while saving girls, Kerrville Daily Times reports
Read full article: Camp Mystic director died while saving girls, Kerrville Daily Times reportsThe director of Camp Mystic was among the people killed due to the Hill Country floods, according to the Kerrville Daily Times.
Texas officials face scrutiny over response to catastrophic and deadly flooding
Read full article: Texas officials face scrutiny over response to catastrophic and deadly floodingHours before a massive wall of floodwater barreled down a river in the heart of Texas Hill Country before sunrise on Friday, forecasters with the National Weather Service warned people that dangerous conditions were brewing.
How to help those affected by Texas Hill Country floods
Read full article: How to help those affected by Texas Hill Country floodsKerr County officials said many local and state agencies are “working around the clock” to rescue survivors and reunite families after severe flooding in the Hill Country Friday and Saturday.
A look at some of the deadliest floods in the US in the last 25 years
Read full article: A look at some of the deadliest floods in the US in the last 25 yearsFlooding has caused an average of more than 125 deaths per year in the U.S. over the past few decades, according to the National Weather Service, and flash floods are the nation’s top storm-related killer.
Comal River closed to recreation Saturday due to heavy rain, New Braunfels officials say
Read full article: Comal River closed to recreation Saturday due to heavy rain, New Braunfels officials sayThe Comal River is temporarily closed for recreational purposes in New Braunfels as heavy rains have increased water flow and decreased water clarity, with further deterioration of river conditions expected, according to the city.
2 Camp La Junta campers share how they survived Kerr County floodwaters
Read full article: 2 Camp La Junta campers share how they survived Kerr County floodwatersThe memories of going away to summer camp typically last a lifetime. For brothers Piers and Ruffin Boyett, their memories at Camp La Junta will carry a new meaning.
‘If you see it coming, it’s too late’: Ex-firefighter shares flood safety tips near Guadalupe River
Read full article: ‘If you see it coming, it’s too late’: Ex-firefighter shares flood safety tips near Guadalupe RiverOn Friday night, KSAT 12 News reporter Zaria Oates spoke to Debbie, a former firefighter and Swiftwater Rescue Technician, who shared some insights near the Guadalupe River in Spring Branch.
Texas floods leave at least 51 dead, 27 girls missing as rescuers search devastated landscape
Read full article: Texas floods leave at least 51 dead, 27 girls missing as rescuers search devastated landscapeDevastating flash floods from a storm that pounded central Texas have killed at least 51 people.
Kerrville’s Arcadia Live repurposed from Fourth of July celebration venue to reunification center
Read full article: Kerrville’s Arcadia Live repurposed from Fourth of July celebration venue to reunification centerThe site of a planned Fourth of July celebration has now become a place where loved ones are reunited following a catastrophic flood in Kerr County.
Home swept away by Guadalupe River flood, neighbors unsure if family survived
Read full article: Home swept away by Guadalupe River flood, neighbors unsure if family survivedA home captured on KSAT’s drone footage floated around the length of a football field down the Guadalupe River when the flood quickly rose along Bandera Highway and Loop 534.
Deputies went door-to-door to evacuate residents from RV park due to rising Medina River
Read full article: Deputies went door-to-door to evacuate residents from RV park due to rising Medina RiverDeputies ordered an evacuation at Pioneer RV Park along the Medina River, prompted by rising concerns and swift action to protect residents.
Flash floods like the one that swept through Texas are the nation's top storm-related killer
Read full article: Flash floods like the one that swept through Texas are the nation's top storm-related killerA swift-moving flood that swept through the Hill Country of Texas on Friday, killing at least 32 people and leaving many more missing, was a flash flood.
27 girls missing from Camp Mystic along Guadalupe River in Kerr County, officials say
Read full article: 27 girls missing from Camp Mystic along Guadalupe River in Kerr County, officials sayRescuers are searching for 27 campers missing from Camp Mystic, a girls-only camp on the Guadalupe River that flooded during Friday morning’s storm in the Texas Hill Country.
How Bexar County-area law enforcement, rescue officials are helping Hill Country flood victims
Read full article: How Bexar County-area law enforcement, rescue officials are helping Hill Country flood victimsSeveral law enforcement and rescue officials from across Bexar County have mobilized efforts to assist first responders in the Hill Country following severe storms and flooding on July 4.
‘A horrifying scene’: How flooding affected Hill Country residents’ homes, businesses and neighbors
Read full article: ‘A horrifying scene’: How flooding affected Hill Country residents’ homes, businesses and neighborsMore than two dozen people have died due to flooding in the Texas Hill Country, and the death toll continues to rise.
WATCH: KSAT crews capture videos of July 4 Hill Country flooding, severe weather across Kerr County
Read full article: WATCH: KSAT crews capture videos of July 4 Hill Country flooding, severe weather across Kerr CountySevere storms moved through the Texas Hill Country early Friday morning, prompting flooded roads, rescues and stalled vehicles.
At least 25 people killed in connection with severe weather in Texas Hill Country, Kerr County sheriff says
Read full article: At least 25 people killed in connection with severe weather in Texas Hill Country, Kerr County sheriff saysAt least 25 people are dead and several others remain unaccounted for after flooding in the Texas Hill Country early Friday, the start of a busy Fourth of July weekend.
Severe weather in Kerr County knocks out power for thousands of customers, utility says
Read full article: Severe weather in Kerr County knocks out power for thousands of customers, utility saysSevere weather early Friday morning has caused significant power outages across Kerr County from sunup to sundown, according to a Kerrville Public Utility Board (KPUB) outage map.
City of Kerrville issues disaster declaration amid Fourth of July flooding
Read full article: City of Kerrville issues disaster declaration amid Fourth of July floodingThe City of Kerrville issued a disaster declaration amid catastrophic flooding that resulted in fatalities and evacuations overnight.
New charges filed in connection with Comal ISD teacher’s improper relationship with student arrest, records show
Read full article: New charges filed in connection with Comal ISD teacher’s improper relationship with student arrest, records showA former Comal Independent School District teacher now faces additional charges related to a 2024 arrest for an improper relationship with a student, Comal County jail records show.
SAPD statistics show recent traffic, DWI-related deaths and crashes over previous July 4 weekends
Read full article: SAPD statistics show recent traffic, DWI-related deaths and crashes over previous July 4 weekendsWhile millions of Texas drivers are hitting the roads for Fourth of July weekend, San Antonio police officers, Bexar County deputies and DPS troopers will be on patrol for suspected drivers who drive while intoxicated (DWI).
Bexar County commissioner returns home from service with Marines in Middle East
Read full article: Bexar County commissioner returns home from service with Marines in Middle EastLt. Col. Grant Moody, the Bexar County commissioner for Precinct 3, will return home from the Middle East on Wednesday.
Man charged with animal cruelty after 5 dogs rescued from property, BCSO says
Read full article: Man charged with animal cruelty after 5 dogs rescued from property, BCSO saysA man was arrested for animal cruelty, and five malnourished dogs were rescued from a home after a dayslong investigation, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
AAA Texas advises early travel and safety tips as millions prepare for July 4 road trips
Read full article: AAA Texas advises early travel and safety tips as millions prepare for July 4 road tripsThe American Automobile Association (AAA) of Texas estimates that 4.9 million of the 5.7 million Texans traveling more than 50 miles for the holiday will be driving out of town.
Man sentenced to 50 years in prison after seventh DWI conviction, Kendall County DA’s Office says
Read full article: Man sentenced to 50 years in prison after seventh DWI conviction, Kendall County DA’s Office saysA Kendall County jury sentenced a man to 50 years in prison after he was convicted of driving while intoxicated for the seventh time, according to a news release.
More parents sue to stop Texas’ Ten Commandments requirement in public schools
Read full article: More parents sue to stop Texas’ Ten Commandments requirement in public schoolsTexas’ new law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms is facing a second legal challenge. Sixteen parents of various religious backgrounds, represented by the ACLU of Texas and religious freedom groups, argued in a new lawsuit Wednesday that the law is “catastrophically unconstitutional.”
15 suspects, including former Texas House candidate, charged in state-led vote harvesting investigation, DA says
Read full article: 15 suspects, including former Texas House candidate, charged in state-led vote harvesting investigation, DA saysA former candidate for San Antonio mayor and former Bexar County Democratic Chair, a former candidate for the Texas House and former Pearsall council members are among the seven suspects who turned themselves in to the Frio County jail on Wednesday in connection with a massive state-led election investigation, KSAT Investigates confirmed.
Downed CPS Energy power line causes multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in Converse, BCSO says
Read full article: Downed CPS Energy power line causes multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in Converse, BCSO saysBexar County sheriff’s deputies said a downed CPS Energy power line is the cause of a four-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in east Bexar County.
San Antonio businessman calls for federal work visa reform, says process is ‘inefficient’
Read full article: San Antonio businessman calls for federal work visa reform, says process is ‘inefficient’In Texas, more than 51 percent of workers building homes, businesses and infrastructure are immigrants, according to data from the Associated General Contractors of America.
The US plans to begin breeding billions of flies to fight a pest. Here is how it will work
Read full article: The US plans to begin breeding billions of flies to fight a pest. Here is how it will workThe U.S. government is preparing to breed billions of flies and drop them from airplanes over Mexico and even southern Texas.
PSL San Antonio organizes event to educate community on immigration laws amid rising ICE deportations
Read full article: PSL San Antonio organizes event to educate community on immigration laws amid rising ICE deportationsA San Antonio group is vowing to continue its fight against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportations.
KSAT viewer captures portion of high-speed chase along Interstate 35 near Schertz
Read full article: KSAT viewer captures portion of high-speed chase along Interstate 35 near SchertzMultiple law enforcement agencies were seen chasing after a person in a stolen vehicle on Tuesday morning along Interstate 35.
How to report improper use of fireworks in Bexar County during Fourth of July
Read full article: How to report improper use of fireworks in Bexar County during Fourth of JulyResidents in unincorporated areas of Bexar County will be able to report improper use of fireworks to the fire marshal using a hotline during the week of July 4.
BCFMO inspecting hundreds of fireworks shops ahead of Fourth of July
Read full article: BCFMO inspecting hundreds of fireworks shops ahead of Fourth of JulyFireworks season is officially here in Bexar County, and the Bexar County Fire Marshal’s Office (BCFMO) is giving KSAT an inside look at how they conduct inspections with the hundreds of fireworks vendors that often pop up overnight.
Senate passes GOP’s tax and spending bill with Cornyn, Cruz priorities included
Read full article: Senate passes GOP’s tax and spending bill with Cornyn, Cruz priorities includedThe package includes $13.5 billion to reimburse states for border spending. It is expected to meet resistance in the House from some Texas Republicans.
St. Philip’s College Stomp & Shake Team innovating Texas’ cheer landscape
Read full article: St. Philip’s College Stomp & Shake Team innovating Texas’ cheer landscapeThe Stomp and Shake cheerleading team at St. Philip’s College is an innovative spirit squad comprising both high school and college students.
Judge dismisses Ken Paxton lawsuit challenging State Fair of Texas gun ban
Read full article: Judge dismisses Ken Paxton lawsuit challenging State Fair of Texas gun banTexas’ attorney general alleged the City of Dallas and the fair were violating state law and the second amendment with the ban, which was adopted after a 2023 shooting.
Bexar County Sheriff’s Office identifies deputy who fired weapon at fleeing suspect 7 times
Read full article: Bexar County Sheriff’s Office identifies deputy who fired weapon at fleeing suspect 7 timesThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has identified the deputy who shot at a stolen vehicle suspect seven times more than one week ago.
H-E-B surprises travelers with 5,000 warm tortillas at San Antonio airport
Read full article: H-E-B surprises travelers with 5,000 warm tortillas at San Antonio airportH-E-B gave travelers at San Antonio International Airport a warm Texas sendoff by handing out 5,000 fresh, buttery tortillas on Friday morning.
Texas lawmakers have gotten used to state budget surpluses. That era may be ending.
Read full article: Texas lawmakers have gotten used to state budget surpluses. That era may be ending.As federal pandemic aid ends and sales tax revenues cool, analysts say it could constrain the Texas Legislature in coming years. But they don’t see an immediate budget crisis on the horizon.
Bexar County Emergency Services District No. 4 announces interim fire chief
Read full article: Bexar County Emergency Services District No. 4 announces interim fire chiefThe Bexar County Emergency Services District No. 4 announced the appointment of an interim fire chief on Saturday, according to a news release.
Top Texas Democrats ponder the state’s future at forum amid questions about what’s next for their party
Read full article: Top Texas Democrats ponder the state’s future at forum amid questions about what’s next for their partyFormer U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke was joined at his San Antonio town hall by U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro and state Rep. James Talarico, whose names have been floated for statewide office.
Bexar County trial date delayed for man accused of attacking ex-wife, kids in death penalty case
Read full article: Bexar County trial date delayed for man accused of attacking ex-wife, kids in death penalty caseA Bexar County judge agreed to delay the trial of a man accused of brutally attacking his ex-wife and young daughters.
Decapitated deer found in New Braunfels, Parks & Wildlife offering reward for information leading to arrest
Read full article: Decapitated deer found in New Braunfels, Parks & Wildlife offering reward for information leading to arrestThe Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is asking the public for information that could lead to an arrest after a white-tailed deer was illegally killed in New Braunfels.
Bexar County robbery suspect arrested after fleeing out of state while on bond, BCSO says
Read full article: Bexar County robbery suspect arrested after fleeing out of state while on bond, BCSO saysA Bexar County man was re-arrested after allegedly fleeing out of state while out on bond for an aggravated robbery charge, according to the sheriff’s office.
Woman dies days after suicide attempt at Bexar County jail, medical examiner’s office says
Read full article: Woman dies days after suicide attempt at Bexar County jail, medical examiner’s office saysDays after the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy prevented a female inmate’s suicide, KSAT Investigates confirmed the inmate later died at a hospital.
New tentative trial date set for ex-SAPD officer accused of shooting teenager in 2022
Read full article: New tentative trial date set for ex-SAPD officer accused of shooting teenager in 2022A former San Antonio police officer now knows when his trial in connection with a 2022 shooting of a teenager will begin.
Texas education board approves Native Studies course, skirting concerns about state’s K-12 DEI ban
Read full article: Texas education board approves Native Studies course, skirting concerns about state’s K-12 DEI banThe long-awaited vote survived objections from the panel’s most right-leaning Republicans, who criticized the lessons as “un-American woke indoctrination.”
Gov. Greg Abbott, AG Ken Paxton do not have to release Uvalde or Jan. 6 emails, Texas Supreme Court rules
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott, AG Ken Paxton do not have to release Uvalde or Jan. 6 emails, Texas Supreme Court rulesThe decision, stemming from a 2022 lawsuit, narrows the public’s legal options to challenge Texas officials under the state’s open records law.
Texas can require porn websites to verify users’ ages, Supreme Court rules
Read full article: Texas can require porn websites to verify users’ ages, Supreme Court rulesThe case involves a 2023 state law requiring adult websites to verify users’ ages, but the ruling is expected to have broader implications for free speech law.
Supreme Court upholds Texas law aimed at blocking kids from seeing pornography online
Read full article: Supreme Court upholds Texas law aimed at blocking kids from seeing pornography onlineTexas' attorney general is praising a Supreme Court ruling upholding a state law aimed at blocking children from seeing pornography online.
Ted Cruz wants to stop states from regulating AI. Some of his Republican colleagues aren’t so sure
Read full article: Ted Cruz wants to stop states from regulating AI. Some of his Republican colleagues aren’t so sureSenate Republicans, Democrats and outside groups are mounting an offensive against Cruz’s push to withhold AI money from states that regulate the technology.
Fate of birthright citizenship order unresolved after Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions
Read full article: Fate of birthright citizenship order unresolved after Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctionsThe ruling was a partial victory for President Donald Trump who has made immigration his signature issue.
Proposed Pell Grant cuts threaten college access for nearly 500,000 Texas college students
Read full article: Proposed Pell Grant cuts threaten college access for nearly 500,000 Texas college studentsProposals in the federal budget bill would cut the maximum Pell Grant award amount by $1,500 and take away eligibility for students enrolled less than half-time.
Comal ISD board approves pay increase for district employees for 2025-26 school year
Read full article: Comal ISD board approves pay increase for district employees for 2025-26 school yearThe Comal Independent School District board of trustees approved pay increases for all teachers and staff members on Thursday, according to a news release.
San Antonio man sentenced to 30 years for Bexar County aggravated assault
Read full article: San Antonio man sentenced to 30 years for Bexar County aggravated assaultA San Antonio man convicted of an aggravated assault charge received an enhanced prison sentence due to his previous criminal history, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday.
Elmendorf police officer shoots armed man amid foot pursuit in southeast Bexar County, police chief says
Read full article: Elmendorf police officer shoots armed man amid foot pursuit in southeast Bexar County, police chief saysAn Elmendorf police officer shot an armed man at least once during a foot pursuit in southeast Bexar County, according to the department’s police chief.
What’s next in case of teen accused in mass attack plot at Rhodes Middle School
Read full article: What’s next in case of teen accused in mass attack plot at Rhodes Middle SchoolA 13-year-old San Antonio ISD student accused of plotting a violent attack at Rhodes Middle School has now been officially charged with a third-degree felony, more than six weeks after his arrest on May 12.
1 hospitalized after deputy crashes into vehicle amid pursuit of stolen pickup truck, BCSO says
Read full article: 1 hospitalized after deputy crashes into vehicle amid pursuit of stolen pickup truck, BCSO saysThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy involved in a crash on the Southeast Side on Wednesday was in pursuit of a stolen vehicle.
Texas A&M, university systems in other red states will create their own agency to review schools’ quality standards
Read full article: Texas A&M, university systems in other red states will create their own agency to review schools’ quality standardsThe creation of the new accrediting agency comes as Republicans have criticized existing ones for reinforcing a liberal bias in the country's higher ed institutions.
Top Paxton deputy accused of witness tampering during impeachment trial
Read full article: Top Paxton deputy accused of witness tampering during impeachment trialIn dueling lawsuits, current and former employees of the attorney general’s office sling allegations that threaten to intrude on Paxton’s U.S. Senate bid.
Justices side with Texas death row inmate seeking DNA testing to show he shouldn't be executed
Read full article: Justices side with Texas death row inmate seeking DNA testing to show he shouldn't be executedThe Supreme Court has ruled for a Texas death row inmate who's seeking DNA testing to show he should be ineligible for execution.
🏳️🌈 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Summer Night City, Pride ‘Bigger Than’ Texas Fest, Superhero Sundays
Read full article: 🏳️🌈 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Summer Night City, Pride ‘Bigger Than’ Texas Fest, Superhero SundaysSummer vibes are in full swing, and there are still plenty of fun events to attend. Here's what is going on Thursday-Sunday!
Judson ISD board approves budget for 2025-26 school year
Read full article: Judson ISD board approves budget for 2025-26 school yearThe Judson Independent School District’s board of trustees approved the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year on Thursday, which included eliminating district positions and incentives.
Fewer migrant crossings lead to major changes in Eagle Pass community
Read full article: Fewer migrant crossings lead to major changes in Eagle Pass communityResidents and officials in Eagle Pass said they are seeing small but significant signs of normalcy return months after Shelby Park was closed and taken over as part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star.
3 arrested, 1 on the run after high-speed chase in Guadalupe County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: 3 arrested, 1 on the run after high-speed chase in Guadalupe County, sheriff’s office saysThree suspects were arrested, and one person remains on the run after a high-speed chase in Guadalupe County, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘You’re free’: New Texas law voids NDAs, empowering sexual assault survivors to speak out
Read full article: ‘You’re free’: New Texas law voids NDAs, empowering sexual assault survivors to speak outSexual assault survivors statewide who were forced into silence by non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are set to experience a newfound freedom.
Gov. Greg Abbott orders preemptive strike on screwworm in Texas
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott orders preemptive strike on screwworm in TexasAbbott ordered two Texas agencies to begin working together and with residents and business leaders to stop the spread of the invasive fly before it even starts.
Bexar County sheriff’s deputy involved in crash on Southeast Side, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Bexar County sheriff’s deputy involved in crash on Southeast Side, sheriff’s office saysA Bexar County sheriff’s deputy was involved in a crash on the Southeast Side, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘Liver King’ arrested for making terrorist threat toward Joe Rogan, Austin police say
Read full article: ‘Liver King’ arrested for making terrorist threat toward Joe Rogan, Austin police sayAustin police said Johnson threatened Rogan over the course of multiple Instagram posts while travelling towards Austin, where Rogan lives.
City of Kirby to interview candidates for city manager
Read full article: City of Kirby to interview candidates for city managerKirby’s city council is scheduled to interview candidates for the city’s top administrative role Wednesday, months after KSAT Investigates learned former city manager Brian Rowland was hired as interim despite his previous termination.