Patty Santos

San Antonio

Reporter at KSAT-TV (San Antonio, TX)

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Universal City couple uniting community through thrifting

1 day ago | ksat.com | Patty Santos |Santiago Esparza

The nonprofit, near Randolph Air Force Base, sells items for less than six dollarsUNIVERSAL CITY, Texas – Capital One Research found that thrifting generated $53 billion in revenue for the US market in 2023. In an era when everyone is seeking ways to save, thrift stores are gaining popularity. Melissa and Nathan Weir opened Thrifty Hippie Community Thrift Store a year and a half ago in Universal City, right outside Randolph Air Force Base.
San Antonio expects to switch gears on how it handles floodplain in Southwest Side neighborhood

2 days ago | ksat.com | Patty Santos |Santiago Esparza

Local NewsThe Thompson neighborhood is no longer in danger of displacement, city saysPublished: June 26, 2025 at 7:13 AMTags: Know My Neighborhood, San Antonio, Flood, Thompson, Concepción Creek Detention Pond, Southwest Side, City Hall, Public Works DepartmentSAN ANTONIO – The City of San Antonio Public Works Department said its plan to relocate more than 100 people in the Thompson Community is no longer under consideration.
NAMI program transforms teen perspectives on mental health

2 days ago | ksat.com | Patty Santos |Santiago Esparza

Local NewsDaniel Moore finds personal growth through mental health educationPublished: June 25, 2025 at 7:41 AMTags: Mental Health, NAMI, Losoya Middle SchoolSAN ANTONIO – Teenagers at Losoya Middle School are better prepared on how to handle the stresses of cyberbullying, schoolwork and other mental health factors. The group just wrapped up the NAMI Greater San Antonio Teen Mental Health Wellness Champions Program. For Daniel Moore, the class touches on a topic that is close to his heart.
3 Northside ISD visually impaired students self-start mentorship program

4 days ago | ksat.com | Patty Santos |Santiago Esparza

Local NewsThe students have been meeting regularly to learn how to use a program designed to simplify their schoolworkPublished: June 24, 2025 at 7:01 AMTags: San Antonio, Education, Northside ISD, KSATKidsSAN ANTONIO – According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are more than 26,000 children under 17 years old in Bexar County who live with some form of disability. Many of these children are learning to thrive not only in school but also in friendships.
2 new spay and neuter clinics open to address stray animal crisis in San Antonio

5 days ago | ksat.com | Patty Santos |Santiago Esparza

Local NewsMore than 300 surgeries have been performed at the West Side clinic since it opened in AprilPublished: June 23, 2025 at 7:10 AMTags: Know My Neighborhood, San Antonio, ACS, Animal Care Services, Denver Heights, Las PalmasSAN ANTONIO – Last fall, the City of San Antonio’s Animal Care Services was allocated $32.3 million in the 2025 budget by city leaders, marking a record budget increase.
San Antonio kids to showcase riding skills at citywide Bike Rodeo this weekend

1 week ago | ksat.com | Patty Santos |Santiago Esparza

Local NewsStudents compete for top honors in a fun family eventPublished: June 20, 2025 at 7:42 AMTags: Summer, San Antonio, Bikes, KSATKids, Alamodome, SAPDSAN ANTONIO – This Saturday, kids from across San Antonio will showcase their riding skills at the 2025 Citywide Bike Rodeo. San Antonio Police School Resource Officers have been helping students across the city’s school districts learn the basics of safe bicycle riding.
San Antonio kids to showcase riding skills at citywide Bike Rodeo this weekend

1 week ago | tspantx.com | Patty Santos |Santiago Esparza

SAN ANTONIO – This Saturday, kids from across San Antonio will showcase their riding skills at the 2025 Citywide Bike Rodeo. San Antonio Police School Resource Officers have been helping students across the city’s school districts learn the basics of safe bicycle riding. The winners from those schools will show off their skills at the Saturday event. The public is invited to be spectators, but only students who have already qualified will be competing.
Woman, 78, killed in Northwest Side house fire identified

1 week ago | tspantx.com | Mason Hickok |Patty Santos |Santiago Esparza

SAN ANTONIO – A 78-year-old woman is dead after a fire at a Northwest Side home early Thursday, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. The fire was reported around 3:30 a.m. in the 200 block of Southill Road between Babcock and Fredericksburg Roads. It is not immediately clear how the fire started, but neighbors who took care of the woman said she lived alone. The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified her as Ellen Musgrave.
East Side nonprofit launches youth T-shirt printing program

1 week ago | tspantx.com | Patty Santos |Santiago Esparza

SAN ANTONIO – Big Mama’s Safe House is launching a youth T-shirt printing program to ensure kids can stay occupied this summer. The East Side nonprofit’s free eight-week course will teach design, printing and even financial literacy. Students who participate will also be provided with food, CEO Bernie Price said. “If they didn’t have nothing to eat. We feed the kids the whole summer. In this program, we’re giving out breakfast, lunch and snacks as well,” Price said.
East Side nonprofit launches youth t-shirt printing program

1 week ago | ksat.com | Patty Santos |Santiago Esparza

Local NewsProgram lasts eight weeks and provides kids with food Published: June 19, 2025 at 11:27 AMTags: San Antonio, East Side, Nonprofit, KSATKidsSAN ANTONIO – Big Mama’s Safe House is launching a youth t-shirt printing program to ensure kids can stay occupied this summer. The East Side nonprofit’s free eight-week course will teach design, printing and even financial literacy. Students who participate will also be provided with food, CEO Bernie Price said. "If they didn’t have nothing to eat.