The stories previewed Monday showcase KSAT's upcoming news special, “50 Years After The Fall: From Saigon to San Antonio,' airing on KSAT at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16.
Veterans reflect on Saigon’s fall in KSAT specialSpring has arrived, and with it comes an opportunity to save on fabulous deals.SA Live deals this week: Charcuterie savings & moreEditor's Note: This article is part of KSAT’s special,"50 Years After The Fall: From Saigon to San Antonio," highlighting how the war in Vietnam affected veterans in the Alamo City and South Texas.
The one-hour special will air live at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, on KSAT Plus, KSAT 12 and KSAT.com. The special will stream again at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30 on KSAT Plus.– Edgewood Independent School District has a strong bond with its military veterans. Many know about its distinction as having the highest Latino American casualties of the war in Vietnam.In the 5 p.m. newscast, several Edgewood District Veterans spoke with Steve Spriester about their experience in Vietnam. During the 6 p.m. newscast, Edgewood District Veterans explained the purpose of their weekly breakfast meetings with other veterans from the district. On the Nightbeat at 10 p.m., KSAT shared a story from United States Marine Corps veteran Dwight McDonald, who helped evacuate thousands during the Fall of Saigon in April 1975. He explained how a Christmas song that played repeatedly on the compound’s speakers caused problems later on in life.Steve Spriester started at KSAT in 1995 as a general assignments reporter. Now, he anchors the station's top-rated 5, 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts.Daniel P. Villanueva has been with KSAT 12 since 2003 and is the producer of our weekly sports show, "Instant Replay." Villanueva is a graduate of St. Mary's University and is a TAPB and Lone Star Emmy award winner.Spring into savings for your home and lifestyle with these Insider Deals
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