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Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday
The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarization and a heat wave bearing down on millions of people across multiple states as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday.The signing of the Declaration of Independence, ...
Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war. He was 86.Authorities unveiled the casket containing Khamenei’s body in a glass case at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran, Iran’s capital. Mourners we...
Park visitors say it’s ‘scary’ seeing ICE officers at Phil Hardberger Park
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers walked through Phil Hardberger Park Friday on the North Side and it prompted questions from community members.Many visitors described the park as a place where they come to exercise, spend time with family and relax.“It’s kind of scary because usually ...
Jhon Arias scores and Colombia beats Ghana 1-0 to reach the World Cup Round of 16
The plan for Colombia against Ghana on Friday night probably did not involve making a substitution just minutes into the match.That plan also went by the wayside when Jhon Córdoba appeared to hurt his groin.Forced into making a rare early move, Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo sent Luis Suárez onto ...
Hot, humid, and rain-free 4th of July 🎆
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTSTEMPS GRADUALLY GETTING HOTTER: Upper-90s possible next week 4TH OF JULY: Quiet, but hot RAIN: A stray shower is possible, Sunday & Monday looking less-promising FORECASTHOLIDAY WEEKENDWhether your celebrating in San Antonio or hitting the road today, you’ll find hot and quiet ...
A year after Hill Country floods, owners of destroyed Hunt Store have three-phase restoration plan
The Hunt Store was a central piece of the community before the devastating flood last year, and the owners promise it will be again.“It really is the heartbeat of the community. And when we lost it in the flood, we learned that it’s not really something of convenience; it’s a necessity and someth...
Hill Country dance hall honors loved ones, tradition in year-long rebuild after July 4 floods
Rebuilding was not optional for a staple business in the Texas Hill Country. Criders Rodeo and Dancehall celebrated 100 years last year before it was overcome by floodwaters on July 4, 2025. Historically, the seasonal business opens annually on Memorial Day. The owners weren’t sure they’d be able...
July Fourth in Kerr County honors flood victims, Independence Day
Victims of 2025’s Hill Country Flood will be remembered throughout the Fourth of July holiday in Kerr County.At 8 a.m., the Center Point Volunteer Fire Department will hold a memorial ceremony near the installed memorial cross.A separate memorial service is scheduled be held at 10 a.m. also at a ...
Ohtani leaves start against Padres with biceps issue and is unlikely to pitch in All-Star Game
Shohei Ohtani left Friday night's game against the San Diego Padres in the seventh inning with a right biceps issue and is unlikely to pitch in the All-Star Game after the Los Angeles Dodgers adjusted his schedule.The two-way superstar was hitless in three at-bats before being lifted as a precaut...
Property manager, who saved dozens during July 4 floods, proud to be open for visitors 1 year later
On July 4, 2025, rental property manager Eddie Matthews evacuated approximately 75 people from two different properties in Ingram. “I’m a little more rested then I was the last time I saw you,” Matthews told KSAT. “I think I was going on two, three hours of sleep in days.” One of those he rescued...
Woman accused of being intoxicated during rollover crash, child sustains serious injuries, SAPD says
A 23-year-old woman was arrested Thursday after a major accident on the Northwest Side that left a child with serious injuries, according to San Antonio police. Around 8 p.m. officers responded to crash located on the Interstate 10 West offramp and Northwest Loop 410 near Crossroads Boulevard.The...
Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls
President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine people identified by the White House as having helped people bypass emissions control systems on vehicles.The acts of clemency come as Trump has issued a slew of ...
Magical World Cup ride of Vozinha and Cape Verde ends after pushing Messi and Argentina to the brink
All that Vozinha wanted out of this World Cup was for his mother to see him play.He got that — and so much more.Cape Verde didn’t win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, that didn’t seem to matter. The African team's debut on this stage was unforgettable, thanks largely to the 40-year-old goal...
Fireworks Field Guide: How to keep your family, pets safe this Fourth of July
As people prepare for the United States’ semiquincentennial anniversary, local officials urge to take safety precautions to protect themselves, their families and their pets.While fireworks are illegal within most city limits, including the City of San Antonio, there are very few restrictions on ...
Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller, advancing to World Cup Round of 16
Lionel Messi wiped the sweat from his forehead and breathed a sigh of relief. His Argentina teammates did the same.A thrilling, unforgettable World Cup match with underdog Cape Verde was over — and the defending champions survived after being pushed to the brink.Cape Verde equalized in regulation...
Hunt flood survivor who lost home, neighbors on July 4 says she is taking her time with recovery
Pam Nelson Harte’s first story with KSAT came right after the flood destroyed her home and took the lives of her neighbors. Her precious photo albums were swept away, and her friend saw them on ABC News coverage of the flood. KSAT stepped in to help Harte get the albums back. Since then, she has ...
River Inn rebuild continues one year after deadly Hill Country floods
A year after deadly floodwaters tore through the historic River Inn and Conference Center in Hunt, signs of recovery are finally beginning to emerge along the banks of the Guadalupe River.The July 4, 2025, floods left much of the property heavily damaged, destroyed first-floor units and left mass...
SAPD: 3 teens accused of robbing Northside ISD student connected to similar crime 2 weeks earlier
Three San Antonio teenagers arrested in connection with the robbery of a Northside ISD student have also been tied to a similar incident two weeks earlier, according to arrest warrants obtained by KSAT. Records show the following suspects all remain in custody on multiple charges at the Bexar Cou...
Fireworks stands see strong sales as families prepare to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
Fireworks stands saw strong sales ahead of the Fourth of July weekend as families prepared to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.At the TNT Fireworks stand off Foster Road, owners said more people have been stopping by to buy fireworks this season.“I think especially here people and their patriot...
‘He was a demon’: Suspect takes blowtorch, cinder block, knife to neighbors home, BCSO says
A Bexar County family is recovering after they said a man, they once considered a friend, tried to set their home on fire Wednesday morning and violently attack multiple people on the Northeast Side.According to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, 43-year-old Jorge Ibarra is charged with multiple ...
US striker Folarin Balogun says a yellow card, not red card, would have been ‘fair’ at the World Cup
United States forward Folarin Balogun said Friday he respectfully disagrees with his red card in the Americans' 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup.Balogun was sent off Wednesday for stepping on the right ankle of Tarik Muharemovic.Before practice at Husky Soccer Stadium, Balogun sai...
Here’s what to know about student loan repayment changes
July 1 marked the end of the Biden-era SAVE Plan and the clock began to tick on a 90-day window to choose a new plan or risk being assigned one.Here’s what to know about student loan repayment changes was first posted on July 3, 2026 at 4:00 pm.©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of this feed is...
Flyers sign Ducks center Carlsson to 5-year, $90 million offer sheet; Anaheim has 7 days to match
The Philadelphia Flyers are prepared to pay Anaheim center Leo Carlsson the highest annual salary at $18 million since the salary cap era began in 2005, now giving the Ducks seven days to match the offer.The Flyers tendered the five-year, $90 million offer sheet to Carlsson on Friday, which would...
Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia
No matter what Mohamed Salah decides about his future with Egyptian soccer — more World Cups or not — the star striker can say he was the captain for the country's first victory in the knockout round.Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the deciding goal in a shootout, and Egypt won its debut in the elimina...
Start time for Mexico's game against England at the World Cup unchanged despite weather concerns
The World Cup match between Mexico and England on Sunday will remain at the original scheduled time despite concerns about a potential afternoon thunderstorm.FIFA had been looking at the possibility of starting the round of 16 game at the Azteca Stadium earlier than the scheduled 6 p.m. local tim...
Kerrville community gathers to remember July 4 floods with new memorial wall
The Hill Country is marking a painful anniversary this weekend as the community remembers the more than 130 people killed in the devastating floods that struck in the early morning hours of July 4, 2025.A series of events are planned across Kerrville and Kerr County to honor the victims, support ...
UTSA to bring 3,400 students to downtown San Pedro II building for new College of AI, Cyber and Computing
The building is part of UT San Antonio’s effort to put 8,000 students and the entire College of AI, Cyber and Computing in downtown.UTSA to bring 3,400 students to downtown San Pedro II building for new College of AI, Cyber and Computing was first posted on July 3, 2026 at 2:00 pm.©2021 "San...
Jannik Sinner's parents skip the chance to sit in Royal Box at Wimbledon
Don't expect to see Jannik Sinner's parents in the Royal Box at Wimbledon anytime soon, even though they're more than welcome.The defending champion was asked why his mother and father weren't in attendance for his opening match on Centre Court on Monday, when last year's women's winner Iga Swiat...
More than half of WNBA players miss All-Star starter vote, AP source says
More than half of the WNBA 's 180 players didn't submit their ballots for All-Star starters ahead of this month's game in Chicago, a person familiar with the balloting told The Associated Press on Friday.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the voting. It'...
Caitlin Clark condemns 'harassment' as WNBA players face a surge of online threats
Caitlin Clark has seen enough of the social media hatred that she, her Fever teammates, coaches and opposing WNBA players get.“I’ve said up here and said before, the harassment, the hate, none of that is OK,” Clark said at practice Friday “That goes for the opposing team we play, that goes for my...
Trump administration asks Texas for help providing legal services to immigrant kids facing deportation
Last month, the leader of a small Texas state commission — tasked with aiding criminal defense for low-income Texans — received an unusual request from top officials working with the Trump administration. The U.S. Department of Justice needed their help providing legal services to immigrant child...
Teammates of Travis Kelce and others around sports attend his wedding to Taylor Swift
JuJu Smith-Schuster was there. So was Cooper Kupp, fresh off winning the Super Bowl.NFL players and other prominent sports figures made up part of the star-studded crowd for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Kareem Hunt was one of Kelce's many current or ...
One year after deadly Hill Country flood: Where recovery, investigations and Camp Mystic stand
One year after the devastating Hill Country flood that claimed more than 130 lives, Kerr County is preparing to remember the victims while continuing to rebuild and push for changes aimed at preventing another tragedy.Saturday, July 4, marks one year since the flood that forever changed communiti...
LeBron James considering a slew of options in free agency, including San Antonio
All eyes in the NBA are on LeBron James, even amid a huge cycle of changes around the league.Giannis Antetokounmpo got traded to Miami for Tyler Herro. Jaylen Brown got traded to Philadelphia for Paul George. Kawhi Leonard got traded back to Toronto, Ja Morant got traded to Portland, LaMelo Ball ...
Investigators find no evidence of engine failure in fiery crash of skydiving plane that killed 12
Federal safety investigators said in a new preliminary report that they found no indication that engine failure caused the fiery crash of a plane on a skydiving outing last month in Missouri that killed all 12 people aboard, including several very experienced jumpers.The report issued Thursday by...
Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures
A wildfire burning southwest of Denver forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and destroyed more than 160 structures by Friday as erratic winds pushed the blaze across two Colorado counties.The Aspen Acres fire is one of about 40 uncontained large blazes burning mostly in the West, fuele...
Puppy love as dog walker turns his pack of 13 into Argentina jersey-clad World Cup followers
Thirteen Argentina followers are roaming the streets of Buenos Aires proudly sporting their team's jersey — but they're not on two legs, they're on all fours, letting out the occasional bark.As Argentina rides World Cup fever and dreams of beating Cape Verde in the round of 32 on Friday, a dog wa...
A remodeled paseo from Alamo Plaza to the San Antonio River Walk is now open
The Paseo del Alamo connects the historic plaza to the River Walk at Losoya Street and is a common entry point for visitors to the area.A remodeled paseo from Alamo Plaza to the San Antonio River Walk is now open was first posted on July 3, 2026 at 11:00 am.©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of...
Trump reads a children's book on Usha Vance's podcast, then riffs on past presidents and himself
President Donald Trump joined second lady Usha Vance on her podcast where guests read picture books to children, but Trump, who is notorious for veering off script, offered a running commentary on his predecessors, his physique, and how he's spending his time in the White House.In Trump's appeara...
Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifted Trump a lavishly encrusted ring
Dozens of diamonds spell out two giant letter T's next to the Stars and Stripes and “1776” and “2026.” Dozens more frame the numbers 45 and 47 in the shape of Superman’s logo. A diamond-winged eagle carries a ruby shield and clutches an olive branch of emeralds, below a radiant “250” and atop the...