Good rainfall fell overnight across the Hill Country, San Antonio.

U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz hope to fund an operation to kill the parasitic fly before too much damage is done.

Leaders hope to treat groundwater and capture more rain as the water from one of the nation’s most iconic rivers becomes less reliable.

As triple-digit temperatures are expected across South Texas this week, it’s essential to know how to stay safe to prevent heat-related illnesses.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas anticipates that the power grid will handle the increased demand, largely thanks to solar power.

Record-setting heat is likely this week in San Antonio.

The home of Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket company is now an official Texas city with a galactic name: Starbase.

A federal judge has barred the Trump administration from deporting any Venezuelans from South Texas under an 18th-century wartime law and says President Donald Trump’s invocation of it was “unlawful.”.

In the deadly summer of 2020, Hispanics in Texas were half of all COVID-19 deaths, spurring many to vaccinate. Today, in a startling flip, Hispanics make up less than a quarter of deaths from the disease.

A more active pattern begins today and lasts into the weekend.

Elon Musk has for years made Texas his business home and playground as he launches rockets and builds cars in the Lone Star state.

The Texas House took its first step toward revising a priority Senate bill last week. The changes were lauded by the state’s water community.

A South Texas high school softball coach and her mother were arrested after allegedly assaulting an opposing player and her mother, according to affidavits obtained by KSAT.

A more active weather pattern takes shape starting Tuesday.

A new IKEA store is coming to South Texas this fall, according to a news release.

Each year since 2000, the Library of Congress has selected influential songs and albums to be preserved in the National Recording Registry. This year, three Latino artists were inducted — two of them with deep roots in Latino culture and South Texas.

San Antonio lawmakers explained how a $1 billion private school voucher program could impact South Texas.

The next steps of healing for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder may come in the form of an app.

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.

Two Marine veterans who served at the United States Embassy in Saigon reflected on their time in Vietnam during the war.

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.

Every week, military veterans from Edgewood ISD gather to support, reflect and help one another.

Hours after the announcement, the Flores team said that the new candidate had been hospitalized and is now recovering. There were no details about her condition.

In 2024, President Donald Trump won all four counties in the Rio Grande Valley, once considered a reliable Democratic stronghold.

These ten tornadoes remain the deadliest in the state's history.

Not only did the third deadliest tornado in Texas history touch down in Rocksprings, but the second costliest hailstorm in Texas history also hit on April 12.

Desalination can create millions of gallons of fresh water a day. But it is expensive and there are many environmental concerns.

Vibrant blooms of mountain laurel and bluebonnets are painting a picturesque scene in South Texas and the Hill Country.

During the spring and summer, you may start to see a lot of animals, insects, and reptiles out and about.

The battlefield for both parties is again converging on South Texas, where De La Cruz scored one of the GOP’s high-profile wins last year when she secured a second term.

As the 2025 Men’s Final Four weekend kicked off, people across South Texas experienced rain and thunderstorms Friday night, prompting many to share striking photos of storm clouds.

After years of inflation, supply chain challenges and high interest rates, new tariffs announced Wednesday by President Donald Trump could push prices even higher for consumers.

Jolie McCullough, a reporter with the New York Times, appeared Wednesday on KSAT’s 6 O’Clock News to discuss the lack of legal counsel in South Texas.

March was relatively mild in terms of weather extremes, but the month still had its share of notable events, particularly with wildfire activity and some storms later in the month.

Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration on Saturday for four South Texas counties impacted by rainfall and flooding, according to a press release.

It was a sight for sore eyes in San Antonio as much-needed rainfall swept through the region on Wednesday and Thursday. However, the heaviest downpours fell just south of the Alamo City, triggering severe flooding across South Texas.

A Tribune analysis also found the state’s share of the funds that schools receive per student significantly decreased in the last decade until recently.

The State Democratic Executive Committee will meet on Saturday to elect the successor to party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa.

Some places could see upwards of an inch of rainfall, with street flooding possible.

Breezy today and tomorrow, with much lower humidity on Wednesday.

Wildfires are nothing new to South Texans. With rising temperatures and ongoing dry conditions, Texas faces an increased risk of wildfires.

The Mexican free-tailed bat, which roosts under our freeways and in caves, even shows up on radars during their evening mass exodus to find food and eats an untold amount of bugs every spring and summer.

The Trump administration has resumed family detention of immigrants in a South Texas facility after a Biden-era pause.

What is the ‘worm blood moon?’

Farmers and elected officials told a Senate committee Monday that the lack of water is becoming dire, with little relief in sight.

South Texans are no strangers to fire. As temperatures rise and dry conditions persist, the state enters a period of heightened wildfire risk.

A new law was meant to uphold standards at homes where substance abusers are trying to rebuild their lives. But compliance is proving difficult.

Whether you’re traveling or staying local, the weather is something you will want to pay attention to.

As the Edinburg facility and others seek to assist people experiencing food insecurity, state lawmakers have more than a dozen bills that could tackle Texas’ food deserts.

The Biden administration shuttered the Dilley facility last year because of high operating costs. It’s expected to hold immigrant families under the Trump administration.

After a brief window for rain tomorrow morning, very strong winds and low humidity will bring a high fire danger on Tuesday.

Whataburger is bringing back the Whatacatch Sandwich and Whatacatch Platter for Lent.

A Texas rancher was killed by an explosive on his ranch in Mexico, according to a KRGV report.

A surge of frigid air made its way into Texas on Wednesday, bringing cold temperatures.

If a majority of the roughly 500 residents living around the South Texas site vote yes in May, Starbase will be the state’s newest city.

Podiatrists at UT Health San Antonio say San Antonio and South Texas have one of the highest rates of diabetes in the country, which is the leading cause of amputation.

Months after announcing a nine-figure investment in its San Antonio plant, Toyota said Monday it will make a seven-figure investment for educational and family programs at East Central Independent School District.

The United States Coast Guard stopped four lanchas and seized hundreds of pounds of illegally caught fish and several sharks off the South Texas coast.

Texas Game Wardens arrested three people after revealing an illegal hunting scheme, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

After a relatively tame start to mountain cedar season due in part to environmental stress, recent counts have been noticeably higher as we approach the home stretch of the season.

Nearly 40,000 homes in San Antonio are receiving part of their electricity from a newly repowered wind farm located almost 150 miles south of the city.

Trump has vowed punishing tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, which are Texas’ biggest international trading partners.

Above average temperatures return this weekend

Snowfall totals were generally under an inch in San Antonio.

The booming solar industry has found an unlikely mascot in sheep as large-scale solar farms crop up across the U.S. and in the fields of Texas.

KSAT visited Eagle Pass, a city at the epicenter of the immigration debate, for the tenth episode of “Your Voice, South Texas.”

The San Antonio Botanical Garden will unveil its upcoming exhibition, “Reflections of Nature,” in March 2025.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has since directed the deployment of 135 Texas first responders to help fight the West Coast fires and respond to emergencies.

A new study from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has revealed fentanyl and other pharmaceutical medications were found in common bottlenose dolphins along the Texas coastline.

Since cattle imports were cut off in November, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and some ranchers worry about the ban’s economic impact on beef producers and consumers.

Conservative lawmakers claimed credit for Dr. Robert Bredt’s retirement after it came out he also worked at a Planned Parenthood-affiliated lab.

A former San Antonio police officer, who was fired for giving a homeless person a feces sandwich, is now employed with a South Texas police department.

The plunging polar vortex is bringing subfreezing temperatures to some of the southernmost points of the U.S. A forming storm system is threatening to dump snow on parts of Texas and Oklahoma, while communities in Louisiana and Florida may see frigid cold.

Plesa, a Dallas Democrat, said the party should embrace bipartisanship, and start talking about economic issues.

Record heat today, will give way to more seasonable temperatures on Tuesday thanks to a cold front.

Amada Cardenas, a Mexican American woman who lived in the tiny border town of Mirando City in South Texas, played an important role in the history of the peyote trade.

It’s the holiday season, and here in South Texas, one cultural tradition is all about tamales.

San Miguel Electric Cooperative's plan to turn into a solar and battery plant will leave only 14 coal-fired power plants in the state.

A hurricane and winter freeze devastated the South Texas industry. A lack of water is preventing a full recovery.

An annual report documents 2,870 active cases of groundwater contamination around the state. Groundwater provides more than half of the state’s water supply.

SpaceX is launching a new mission: making its Starbasesite a new Texas city.

Citing all the work the company has put into the region, employees are requesting a special election in Cameron County to incorporate a city.

Advocates say a law school in one of the state's poorest regions would exponentially help communities with legal aid.

The latest episode brings us to Starr County, a former Democratic stronghold that flipped from blue to red in the presidential election for the first time in over a century.

Games being played on Dec. 13-14, 2024; High school football in San Antonio, South Texas and Hill Country

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.

The congressman said he joined other Democrats in opposition to the use of the floating barriers and razor wire at Texas’ border because of the lack of permits.

As limitations on trans teens increase, doctors have left the state, weakening an already threadbare system for trans adults.

Games being played on Dec. 5- 7, 2024; High school football in San Antonio, South Texas and Hill Country

Though don’t get too excited as it would all be very light rain.

We’ll have chilly mornings, cool afternoons. Better rain chances next week.

The long-awaited rivalry of the Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies returns to the football field at Kyle Field in College Station on Saturday night.

After Democrats underperformed nationally and in Texas, the McAllen Democrat had some sharp commentary for his party and said he won't be taking their advice.

Games being played on Nov. 28- 30, 2024; High school football in San Antonio, South Texas and Hill Country

Texas agreed to take 120,000 acre-feet of water from Mexico this month, only after the U.S. and Mexico agreed to an updated treaty.

Games being played on Nov. 21- 23, 2024; High school football in San Antonio, South Texas and Hill Country

For the second time less than a week, an earthquake has rattled Atascosa County.