Good morning from GMSA. We’re all still processing the sudden passing of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. It was heartbreaking to watch the emotional reactions to the news during Sunday’s Spurs game with Toronto. Many players and coaches were in tears, including Tim Duncan and Becky Hammon. We just read this morning that the Dallas Mavericks will retire the number 24 in tribute to Bryant. We’re planning to interview David Sears about his encounters over 20 years with Kobe today on GMSA at 9. - Mark & Leslie Here’s what’s on Good Morning San Antonio for Monday, January 27: CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE Today’s Headlines ‘I can’t believe Kobe is dead at 41’: Local basketball fans react to NBA legend’s tragic death Fans are mourning the loss of NBA legend, Kobe Bryant after he and eight others died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday. “It’s surreal. I can’t even believe Kobe is dead at 41,” said basketball fan, Kahill Warfield. Bryant’s 13 year-old daughter, Gianna, was also reported to have died in the crash. Their deaths sent shock waves across the country. Warfield said he grew up watching the sports icon. “I love Kobe, so it’s very sad,” he said. Outside the AT&T Center, fans continued to share their thoughts over Bryant’s sudden death. Could you spot trafficking victims at the airport? San Antonio airport officials want to teach you how Highways, buses, trains and planes are all used as modes of transportation for human and sex traffickers. With airports being a major concern, the San Antonio International Airport just signed onto a new partnership with the Department of Homeland Security. The DHS Blue Campaign educates people to help identify survivors and stop traffickers. Just days after the partnership was confirmed, KSAT got an exclusive tour of the Airport Integrated Command Center, or AICC. It’s a dark room lined with security camera shots, law enforcement information, and rows of staff members taking calls. 2 men shot while watching TV inside North Side apartment, police say Two men watching TV inside their apartment were wounded when gunshots were fired at their North Side home late Sunday night, San Antonio police said. The shooting was reported just after 11 p.m. at the Autumn Brook Apartments in the 11700 block of West Avenue, not far from Highway 281 and Blanco Road. According to police, the men were watching TV when bullets started blasting through their second story apartment window. What’s Trending Mountain lion weighing in at 150 pounds shot in North Texas A Taylor County man and his friend were calling for coyotes Friday night when the unthinkable happened - a 150-pound mountain lion appeared in their sights. The mountain lion was shot around 8:30 p.m. from 50 yards away with an AR 223 by Aaron Getty, 24, and Tyler Terrell, 21, on a ranch just east of Tuscola. The big cat weighed in at 150 pounds and was 68 inches long from nose to buttocks. It’s tail alone was 32 inches long. According to the TPWD, a hunting license is required for shooting non-game species such as mountain lions. However, there are no closed seasons, bag limits or possession limits. San Antonio restaurants offering specials, discounts on Valentine’s Day 2020 It’s the time for wining and dining — and several restaurants around San Antonio have you covered with specials. From lobster tails to tomahawk steaks, local eateries are rolling out the red carpet of romance to help couples celebrate Valentine’s in style (and with a full stomach). Reservations for many of these restaurants are required or recommended, so it’s best to plan ahead. Here’s a list of places in the area that are offering prix fixe menus and other deals on Feb. 14. How the Spurs, Raptors, paid tribute to Kobe Bryant in game While news of Kobe Bryant’s death in a helicopter crash was still spreading across the nation, the San Antonio Spurs and the Toronto Raptors started their game by paying tribute to the Lakers legend. Shortly before the game, news outlets reported that Bryant was one of nine people who was killed in a helicopter crash near Calabasas, California. With the news still fresh in everyone’s minds, the Raptors and Spurs both took 24-second violations in their first possession of the game. KSAT Korral KSAT Insider event. 2020KSAT Korral KSAT Insider event. 2020 (KSAT)Who doesn’t love a PARADE?! Kick off the 2020 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo season with KSAT12. Get your tickets here. Weather What's the weather going to be like? Click here for more details and get the latest weather forecast from KSAT 12, Your Weather Authority: * Click HERE for weather updates * Download the KSAT Weather app for iPhone and Android TRAFFIC: Transguide Traffic cameras give a live look of the latest traffic conditions

GMSA: Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash; North Side apartment shooting; Valentine’s Day deals

Good morning from GMSA.

We’re all still processing the sudden passing of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. It was heartbreaking to watch the emotional reactions to the news during Sunday’s Spurs game with Toronto. Many players and coaches were in tears, including Tim Duncan and Becky Hammon.

We just read this morning that the Dallas Mavericks will retire the number 24 in tribute to Bryant. We’re planning to interview David Sears about his encounters over 20 years with Kobe today on GMSA at 9.

- Mark & Leslie

Here’s what’s on Good Morning San Antonio for Monday, January 27:

CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE

Today’s Headlines

‘I can’t believe Kobe is dead at 41’: Local basketball fans react to NBA legend’s tragic death

Fans are mourning the loss of NBA legend, Kobe Bryant after he and eight others died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday. “It’s surreal. I can’t even believe Kobe is dead at 41,” said basketball fan, Kahill Warfield. Bryant’s 13 year-old daughter, Gianna, was also reported to have died in the crash. Their deaths sent shock waves across the country. Warfield said he grew up watching the sports icon. “I love Kobe, so it’s very sad,” he said. Outside the AT&T Center, fans continued to share their thoughts over Bryant’s sudden death.

Could you spot trafficking victims at the airport? San Antonio airport officials want to teach you how

Highways, buses, trains and planes are all used as modes of transportation for human and sex traffickers. With airports being a major concern, the San Antonio International Airport just signed onto a new partnership with the Department of Homeland Security. The DHS Blue Campaign educates people to help identify survivors and stop traffickers. Just days after the partnership was confirmed, KSAT got an exclusive tour of the Airport Integrated Command Center, or AICC. It’s a dark room lined with security camera shots, law enforcement information, and rows of staff members taking calls.

2 men shot while watching TV inside North Side apartment, police say

Two men watching TV inside their apartment were wounded when gunshots were fired at their North Side home late Sunday night, San Antonio police said. The shooting was reported just after 11 p.m. at the Autumn Brook Apartments in the 11700 block of West Avenue, not far from Highway 281 and Blanco Road. According to police, the men were watching TV when bullets started blasting through their second story apartment window.

A Taylor County man and his friend were calling for coyotes Friday night when the unthinkable happened - a 150-pound mountain lion appeared in their sights. The mountain lion was shot around 8:30 p.m. from 50 yards away with an AR 223 by Aaron Getty, 24, and Tyler Terrell, 21, on a ranch just east of Tuscola. The big cat weighed in at 150 pounds and was 68 inches long from nose to buttocks. It’s tail alone was 32 inches long. According to the TPWD, a hunting license is required for shooting non-game species such as mountain lions. However, there are no closed seasons, bag limits or possession limits.

San Antonio restaurants offering specials, discounts on Valentine’s Day 2020

It’s the time for wining and dining — and several restaurants around San Antonio have you covered with specials. From lobster tails to tomahawk steaks, local eateries are rolling out the red carpet of romance to help couples celebrate Valentine’s in style (and with a full stomach). Reservations for many of these restaurants are required or recommended, so it’s best to plan ahead. Here’s a list of places in the area that are offering prix fixe menus and other deals on Feb. 14.

How the Spurs, Raptors, paid tribute to Kobe Bryant in game

While news of Kobe Bryant’s death in a helicopter crash was still spreading across the nation, the San Antonio Spurs and the Toronto Raptors started their game by paying tribute to the Lakers legend. Shortly before the game, news outlets reported that Bryant was one of nine people who was killed in a helicopter crash near Calabasas, California. With the news still fresh in everyone’s minds, the Raptors and Spurs both took 24-second violations in their first possession of the game.

KSAT Korral KSAT Insider event. 2020 (KSAT)

Who doesn’t love a PARADE?! Kick off the 2020 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo season with KSAT12. Get your tickets here.

Weather

What's the weather going to be like? Click here for more details and get the latest weather forecast from KSAT 12, Your Weather Authority:

Click HERE for weather updates
Download the KSAT Weather app for iPhone and Android

TRAFFIC: Transguide Traffic cameras give a live look of the latest traffic conditions

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