Melissa Vega

San Antonio

Reporter at KABB-TV (San Antonio, TX)

Reporter at WOAI-TV (San Antonio, TX)

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UTSA offering hope for anxiety and PTSD through neurofeedback program

Feb 13, 2025 | news4sanantonio.com | Melissa Vega

SAN ANTONIO - The University of Texas at San Antonio is striving to offer hope and healing to those suffering from anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. UTSA offers a form of therapy called neurofeedback. "We're going directly through the brain, and we are measuring activity of the brain, " said Adjunct Professor and Director of the Neurofeedback Program Dr. Mark Jones.
More men are coming forward as victims of domestic violence advocates say

Nov 21, 2024 | news4sanantonio.com | Melissa Vega

SAN ANTONIO -- When it comes to domestic violence women are still the primary victim, but advocates say more men are reporting violence against them. Dr. Jule Strentzsch the CEO of the Comal County Crisis Center says when she first arrived in 2022 they saw six to ten men. In 2023 she adds 63 men were seen at the Comal County Crisis Center. "And this last year we're not even done yet and we've served 76 men." Strentzsch says she believes the uptick in reporting alights with change in mental health.
Teen shot by San Antonio officer gets probation in evading arrest cases

Sep 10, 2024 | news4sanantonio.com | Melissa Vega

Erik Cantu, the teen shot and injured by a San Antonio police officer, has been granted probation. (SBG Photo)
Teen shot by San Antonio officer gets probation in evading arrest cases

Sep 10, 2024 | foxsanantonio.com | Melissa Vega

SAN ANTONIO - New information on Erik Cantu, the teen shot and injured by a San Antonio police officer. He was facing his own legal troubles, accused of fleeing from police on two occasions. Cantu has been granted probation on those evading arrest cases. He was given seven years deferred adjudication, a specific type of probation where once it’s successfully completed, the case is dismissed. He was also given 200 hours of community service.
Mom on a mission to share the importance of the gift of life

Aug 28, 2024 | foxsanantonio.com | Melissa Vega

SAN ANTONIO-- You've heard it before, "Give the gift of life, " but for one mom it's more than just a saying. For Nicole Czelusta it has been part of her life-long mission to get more people to donate blood. Czelusta's life changed when she was only fifteen years old. Her mother, brother, and best friend never made it to the football game where she was set to cheer.
Mom on a mission to share the importance of the gift of life

Aug 28, 2024 | news4sanantonio.com | Melissa Vega

SAN ANTONIO-- You've heard it before, "Give the gift of life, " but for one mom it's more than just a saying. For Nicole Czelusta it has been part of her life-long mission to get more people to donate blood. Czelusta's life changed when she was only fifteen years old. Her mother, brother, and best friend never made it to the football game where she was set to cheer.
Shopping for school supplies and comparing prices

Aug 7, 2024 | news4sanantonio.com | Melissa Vega

SAN ANTONIO – As a new school year rushes in parents and and loved ones are rushing to get those much-needed school supplies!We sent our Melissa Vega out to several stores on a small Back to School shopping trip. The goal was to get the same items at several different stores. Take a look at what we found and the prices below.
Inside Ransomed Life, the fight against Child Sex Trafficking

Jun 25, 2024 | news4sanantonio.com | Melissa Vega

SAN ANTONIO -- Ransomed Life is a nonprofit dedicated to not only raising awareness but helping children who have been sexually exploited. Ransomed Life started back in 2015 as a mentoring program and has grown to provide other services. Interim Executive Director Sarassa Inglis says she started as a mentor. "Really just trying to have adults that these youth can trust , and so we have since evolved since then, " said Sarassa Inglis.
Meet two proud graduates who share a common bond over the love of choir

Jun 10, 2024 | news4sanantonio.com | Melissa Vega

SAN ANTONIO -- Layla Barrera and Madison Brooks are ready for their next chapter after high school. Barrera recently graduated from Wagner High School, and Brooks is a graduate of Veterans Memorial. Both Barrera and Brooks share a common bond over the love of choir. MORE | Salute to Seniors"I really owe a lot of myselt journey and , and self- growth, to the chior director Stanley Moody. He was a great role model for me as well as an amazing person, " said Brooks.
Salute to Seniors: Meet two proud Judson ISD graduates

Jun 10, 2024 | foxsanantonio.com | Melissa Vega

SAN ANTONIO -- Layla Barrera and Madison Brooks are ready for their next chapter after high school. Barrera recently graduated from Wagner High School, and Brooks is a graduate of Veterans Memorial. Both Barrera and Brooks share a common bond over the love of choir. "I really owe a lot of myselt journey and , and self- growth, to the chior director Stanley Moody. He was a great role model for me as well as an amazing person, " said Brooks.