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Texas isn’t exactly a winter sports powerhouse, but there’ll still be some star athletes at the 2022 Winter Olympics with big cheering sections back home in the Lone Star State. The XXIV Olympic Winter Games (or “Beijing 2022”) officially runs February 4-20. It will feature 15 sports and 109 medal events contested, including seven all-new events, like “women’s monobob.” All coverage will be carried by NBC and its affiliate networks, websites, and apps, such as…

Scott acquired her $38 billion fortune in her 2019 divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Now she’s paying it forward to San Antonio schools.

The group of local business owners is fighting to get a piece of a $180 million federal program designed to help support the tourism, travel and hospitality industries.

Editor’s note: This story was published through a partnership between KSAT and noun, an educational platform designed to provide engaging content online for students and teachers.

Hi kids! In case you didn’t know, 2022 is an important election year with all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, or Congress, and a third of the U.S. Senate both up for grabs. In Texas, voters will also elect statewide leaders like governor.

For candidates to make it to the November election ballot, they first have to be selected to represent their party (Republican or Democrat) by voters in an upcoming March 1 primary election.

In this week’s KSAT Kids edition of “Kids Wanna Know,” elementary students learn about what it’s like to be a state senator by interviewing California’s Bill Dodd. The state senator shares why he chose to run for election, what he is most proud of and how he works to serve the people he represents in his district.

Senator Dodd goes on to share what is expected of him, his roles and responsibilities and the type of education needed to become a State Senator. Watch the videos to find out more.

You can watch the extended interview shorts for even more from the interview:

Fast Facts

Texas has state 31 Senators, representing 31 different geographic areas, and 2 U.S. Senators (all states have 2 U.S. Senators)State senators serve four-year terms, while U.S. Senators serve six-year termsState senators are a part of the State legislature, U.S. Senators are part of CongressA Senator’s primary job is to draft and approve changes to the law and vote on the budget, or how the government uses tax money to provide services

Student Worksheet

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Noun enables students to explore their school subjects and interests using 20-minute live online interviews with subject-matter guests. Find more information here.

Interested in bringing noun to your school or classroom and take part in an interview? You can do so by clicking here. The animated class interviews will be shown online and in our free KSAT Kids newsletter and may also be seen in future newscasts!

LiftFund is a San Antonio-based nonprofit loan agency that serves small-business owners.

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Amid concerns of gentrification, San Antonio’s underserved East Side tries to tap into the region’s economic prosperity.

A well-known chicken joint and the largest sports bar brand in the country is spreading its wings across San Antonio. Buffalo Wild Wings will open two locations of its Go concept — its new takeout and delivery-focused model — in Alamo City starting this week. The Austin Highway Go, located at 1235 Austin Hwy., building D, suite 1071, will open for business Friday, February 4. It will be quickly followed by a new Go location…

A local hospital system is urging people to take precautions to avoid weather-related injuries in the current wintry weather conditions.

Baptist Health System officials said during last February’s winter storms, their hospitals saw a sharp increase in injuries including falls, broken bones, head injuries, concussions, frostbite, hypothermia and burns.

The New Braunfels Baptist Hospital Emergency Room alone saw 100 patients in a single week due to fall injuries in the snow and ice.

“We want to help keep people safe so we don’t see a repeat of preventable injuries we saw last February,” said Brittany Ray, RN, trauma program manager at Baptist Health System.

Ray offered the following advice for avoiding weather-related injuries:

Do not travel on icy roads if you can avoid it.If an emergency requires travel during icy conditions, keep extra space between vehicles, avoid overpasses, slow down, and always wear your seat belt.Ice may not be visible on surfaces. Wear shoes with good traction, walk slowly and use small steps while bending slightly forward if you must walk over icy surfaces. Keep your hands free to aid in balance.Hypothermia and frostbite can set in quickly when temperatures are low. Dress in layers and stay dry.Seek shelter from wind and cold and ensure clothing stays dry at all times.Always call 9-1-1 in an emergency.

A study done a few years ago by Brigham Young University found that an injury from slipping and falling could be as painful as being in a car accident and could result in traumatic brain injuries, as well as broken bones and hip injuries.

More Winter Weather coverage on KSAT:

Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories Thursday for San Antonio and surrounding areasRoad closures, power outages reported as winter weather hits San AntonioHospital visits for slips, falls increased during 2021’s winter storm, San Antonio doctors saySan Antonio firefighters, health officials saw high volume of calls for slips, falls due to icy conditions in 2021 snow storm

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will hold a news conference after taking part in a weather briefing with other state officials on Thursday.

The news conference will begin at 11 a.m. It will be livestreamed in this article.

The governor will be joined by representatives from the Texas Division of Emergency Management, ERCOT, Public Utility Commission of Texas, Railroad Commission of Texas, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Military Department, Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Department of State Health Services, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

Freezing rain and wind has led to power outages throughout the state, including San Antonio. The outages are due to the weather and not a sign of statewide grid failure, officials has said.

Up to 20,000 CPS Energy customers are dealing with outages as temperatures dropped around 10 a.m.

Freezing rain and wind has led to power outages throughout the state, including San Antonio. The outages are due to the weather and not a sign of statewide grid failure, officials has

Here’s what you need to know about today’s forecast:

HILL COUNTRY

Freezing rain and sleet is underway
Significant ice accumulation is likely.
A 1/10 – 1/3″ of ice is forecast to occur. Travel is NOT encouraged — untreated roads and bridges and overpasses will be dangerous. Freezing rain and sleet may linger until lunch Thursday.

SAN ANTONIO & SURROUNDING AREAS

A cold rain is now transitioning into freezing rain around San Antonio.
Ice accumulation of up to a 1/10″ is possible, especially on the north side of Bexar County.
Even a small amount of ice can make travel dangerous. For that reason, travel tomorrow is NOT encouraged, but if you must travel know that bridges and overpasses will become slick.
The freezing rain (and some sleet) is now forecast to continue into the early afternoon hours. The longer the precipitation lingers, the more potential for some icing. Temperatures are expected to stay below freezing throughout the rest of the day on Thursday.

Read more:

Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories Thursday for San Antonio and surrounding areas
Bexar County opens warming centers as strong cold front approaches
Tips to winterize your home and help prepare for freezing temperatures