What do you do if your health insurance provider refuses to cover a test, treatment, or…
Day: October 12, 2022
San Antonio Public Library hosts spooktacular events through October
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Public Library is celebrating Halloween with spooky events through October. Here’s…
Wednesday’s Child: After 4 years in foster care, these 3 siblings are hoping they’ll be a family’s forever prize
Krissa, Neveah and Richard have been in foster care for four years. DALLAS — Let’s introduce…
No, PayPal won’t fine people for spreading misinformation
PayPal says a revised Acceptable Use Policy, which is essentially the company’s terms of service, included…
Man shot, killed by San Antonio police after struggle with officers
Police say he told responding officers, “I have a gun and I will shoot you.” SAN…
Updated: Kari Lake Campaign Responds to Katie Hobbs Being Scheduled for PBS Interview After She Refused to Debate
Arizona PBS scheduled a 30-minute-long interview with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs for next Tuesday after…
SAPD officer suspended after following through with threat to pull over tow truck company vehicle
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio Police Department officer was suspended 20 days this summer after…
‘We’re breaking the stigma and finally talking about it’: Nearly half of San Antonio teens polled report feeling helpless, survey says
SAN ANTONIO – A mental health survey conducted in San Antonio found nearly 50% of people…
Federal judge weighs effort to halt student loan forgiveness
It’s unclear when the judge would rule on the lawsuit, but an appeal is likely regardless…
Andy Warhol, Prince at center stage in Supreme Court case
Despite the light nature of the arguments, the issue is serious for the art world: When…
Ted Cruz Dunks Evan McMullin in War of Words as Mike Lee/Mitt Romney Rift Intensifies
With just a few short weeks to go before voters head to the polls to decide…
Weingarten Takes Her Embarrassing Act on the Road
(The opinions expressed in guest op-eds are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent…
No, Home Depot did not donate directly to Herschel Walker’s Senate campaign
FEC filings show Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus contributed to Herschel Walker’s campaign, but there’s no…
DFW insurance agency suing Plano investment company after destructive Balch Springs fire
The agency is asking the property owners to pay more than $1 million for damages incurred…
Chaos surrounding rookie El Paso DA Yvonne Rosales fuels concerns about Walmart massacre prosecution
Mistakes and backbiting have engulfed the El Paso County district attorney's office. Some question whether she…
The Texas voter registration deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 11. Here’s how to check your status and register.
How do I find out if I'm registered to vote? How do I register to vote…
Texans make the case for why voting matters
The Texas Tribune spoke to Texans across the political spectrum and asked them to make their…
Uvalde superintendent retires, becoming latest local official to leave post after school shooting
Hal Harrell said his decision to leave the district after 31 years in education was "not…
Essay: The education and disillusionment of a young Texas reporter in D.C.
I moved to Washington in 2006 to work for a senator. I left in 2022 in…
Texas bans many proven tools for helping drug users. Advocates are handing them out anyway.
As overdoses skyrocketed amid the pandemic and the fentanyl crisis, advocates across the state are working…
O’Rourke raises over $25 million from July through late September, outraising Abbott again
His campaign said the massive amount came at a faster clip than his previous, record-breaking haul.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects request to review Texas death row inmate Andre Thomas’ case
Thomas' attorneys appealed saying that some members of the jury that sentenced him had expressed racist…
Kickapoo Tribe is getting a $2.6 million grant from the federal government to connect to the internet
Large swaths of rural Texas have poor or no access to the internet. This grant aims…
Texas may delay trial for alleged Walmart shooter if federal prosecutors want to seek death penalty
A state district judge in El Paso said Tuesday that he'll wait to see what federal…
Rodney Reed pleads before U.S. Supreme Court for DNA testing that might establish his innocence
The nation's high court heard arguments Tuesday on whether Reed can seek DNA testing of crucial…
Dallas, El Paso veterans’ facilities will get $442 million in upgrades
The funds will help expand the Dallas facility into a long-term spinal cord injury treatment center…
VIDEO: Meet California US Senate Candidate Mark Meuser
Constitutional attorney Mark Meuser is in a race against incumbent Alex Padilla to become the next…
Kari Lake Campaign Responds to Katie Hobbs Being Scheduled for PBS Interview After She Refused to Debate
Arizona PBS scheduled a 30-minute-long interview with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs for next Tuesday after…
Two fronts are in the forecast. What do they mean for San Antonio?
SAN ANTONIO – If you walked outside Wednesday morning, you likely felt the humidity that has…
Universal City woman discovers python in her house, police say
UNIVERSAL CITY, Texas – A resident in Universal City made a remarkable reptile discovery Wednesday morning…
New walking trail on the city’s Southside is a step towards connecting San Antonio greenspaces
SAN ANTONIO – A new walking trail on the city’s Southside is what developers call the…
CPRIT presents High Impact High Risk Award to School of Dentistry professor
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) presented its High Impact High Risk Award…
Warner Bros Terminates 125 Positions in Their TV Division as Brutal Restructuring Continues
The saga of the restructuring of Warner Bros continues with big moves happening on a relatively…
State of the Euphemism: New York Times Establishes New Glossary to Avoid Calling President Biden a ‘Liar’
After insisting a lying President is unacceptable the New York Times cannot bring itself to address…
UN Global Communications Official: ‘We Own the Science’
(The opinions expressed in guest op-eds are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent…
How a Tiny Injured Kitten Kickstarted an Entire Sustainability Initiative
It’s so easy to pantomime corporations as mass polluters of the environment, but they’re run by…
How It’s Done: Jennifer-Ruth Green Just Skewers Frank Mrvan in Follow-up Response to Politico Story
We reported Sunday on the gutter politics that are currently on full display in Indiana’s 1st…
Here’s That Fetterman Interview Everyone’s Talking About and It’s Not Good
We’ve reported on what the MSNBC reporter said about the interview that she had with Pennsylvania…
VIP Gold Chat: What the Hell Is Going on in California?
It is Wednesday — you know what that means: LIVE VIP Gold Chat tonight! Tonight, join…
Pirate-themed playground honoring San Antonio boy who drowned in 2018 moves forward
SAN ANTONIO – There’s not a moment that goes by that April Chang doesn’t think about…
Warrant: Former San Marcos police officer head-butted wife, kicked child in pattern of family assault
BUDA, Texas – A San Marcos Police Department officer who resigned last week amid allegations that…
‘American Idol’ runner-up Willie Spence dead at 23
“He was a true talent who lit up every room he entered and will be deeply…
NASA sets new date for Artemis launch attempt
Previous launch attempts have been delayed due to fuel leaks and Hurricane Ian. WASHINGTON, D.C., USA…
Working to improve vaccine rates in rural areas in Texas
As communities begin to transition out of the emergency response phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, many…
Unexpectedly, Inflation Bellwether Producer Price Index Continues to Skyrocket in September
Wednesday brought the Biden White House inauspicious news as the nation hurtles toward mid-term elections. The…
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Doesn’t Rule out White House Bid, Polls Show Strong Support if He Decides to Run
Actor, businessman, producer, and former professional wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is a popular and likable…
Police searching for people who ran from crashed truck, possibly tied to human smuggling
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police say they plan to keep searching the area where a…
H-E-B donates $1 million to support 100 years of Texas State Parks
In celebration of 100 years of Texas State Parks, H-E-B has donated $1 million to support…
Booze Bust: 4 Texas men arrested in connection with theft of $278,000 worth of liquor
DALLAS – Four Texas men were arrested after they stole $278,000 worth of alcoholic beverages from…
Dallas’ own ‘Barney & Friends’ is getting its own documentary series
The Peacock documentary will explore the dark side behind the famous children’s television show. DALLAS —…
4 suspects arrested in connection to stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of alcohol from Texas distributer, TABC says
The charges stem from an investigation that began in April 2022, after TABC agents were contacted…
Greetings from the Cupola
Expedition 67 flight engineers Bob Hines and Jessica Watkins are all smiles in this Sept. 12,…
New Louisiana Poll Has John Kennedy Easily Walking Back Into Office
Senator John Kennedy, who recently made waves with his “Call A Crackhead” ad, is poised to…
Ohioans Will Decide in November on Non-Citizen Voting
Monday night’s Ohio Senate debate between Republican J.D. Vance and Democrat Congressman Tim Ryan clearly showed…
OPINION: Yes, Columbus Day Is Alienating Latino Republicans
(The opinions expressed in op-eds are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the…
Magik Theatre celebrates National Dyslexia Awareness Month with world premiere of Eddie & Vinnie
SAN ANTONIO – In honor of National Dyslexia Awareness Month, the Magik Theatre has a new…
Free fishing clinic for kids to take place at Brackenridge Park
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio River will be stocked with more than 600 native catfish…
This day in weather history: October 12, 2001 severe weather outbreak
A mainly quiet (and muggy!) October 12 is expected this year with only an isolated chance…
Contemporary art center exhibit showcases artwork from late local collector, philanthropist
SAN ANTONIO – A contemporary art center in downtown is featuring works by national and international…
A huge jump in Social Security payments is coming
The government is about to announce an increase to the payments Social Security beneficiaries get every…
Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Series – Kerrville
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next in the statewide 2022 Governor's Small Business Series to…
Hump Day Cartoon: Democrats and Racism Go Together — Like Ham and Cheese
Like so many Democrats in power, Nury Martinez got caught with her racism showing. Guaranteed —…
Biden Deal to Avert Rail Strike Fails, With Yet More ‘Election Deception’
The Biden team seems to be doing all it can to prevent crises from blowing up…
Major Narrative Shift Occurs on Fetterman’s Health, Press Rush to Circle the Wagons
An MSNBC interview with John Fetterman made waves on Tuesday, and by the evening, it also…
Impeachment-Level Evidence Surfaces on What Mayorkas Knew in Advance About CBP ‘Whipping’ Nontroversy
We reported extensively in September 2021 on the “Whipgate” nontroversy stirred up by The Usual Suspects…
Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff gives final State of the County address
SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff will give his final State of the County…
‘Video was horrific’: SAPD Chief says officer’s shooting of teen was not justified
SAN ANTONIO – UPDATE: San Antonio Police Chief William McManus will provide an update after two…
Female gas station employee stabbed during robbery in Dallas, police say
The woman’s expected to recover, but no suspects have been arrested. DALLAS — Dallas police are…
This Ancient AC System will Cool your House Without Electricity
A designer has adapted ancient methods of A/C into a modern, stylish wall ornament that powerfully…
‘Border Battle’: The Docuseries Democrats Would Rather You Didn’t See
Turning Point USA (TPUSA) has produced an electrifying docuseries that is a must-see for those concerned…
Driver sideswipes SAPD vehicle on I-35, may have been involved in human smuggling, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A driver who sideswiped a San Antonio Police Department SUV Wednesday morning may…
Outdoor art destination opens along downtown San Antonio’s River Walk
SAN ANTONIO – A new outdoor destination has opened along downtown San Antonio’s River Walk. City…
Dallas, El Paso veterans’ facilities will get $442 million in upgrades
The funds will help expand the Dallas facility into a long-term spinal cord injury treatment center…
Moore to the Point – Leaving Lost Causes
Note: This “Moore to the Point” commentary aired on NewsTalkSTL on Wednesday, October 12th. Audio included…
Evidence Mounts That the House of Representatives Is a Lost Cause for Democrats
As summer came to a close and November’s mid-term approached, a narrative began to build suggesting…
Former SAPD officer who shot teen in McDonald’s parking lot released from jail, records show
SAN ANTONIO – A former San Antonio police officer who shot 17-year-old Erik Cantu in the…
Some things you can do now to help your child be successful later
ORLANDO, Fla. – Every parent wants their child to grow up to be a successful, productive…
Palo Pinto Mountains will be first new Texas state park in more than a decade
STRAWN, Texas – Texas is getting a new state park for the first time in more…
Buckingham Palace announces date for King Charles III’s coronation
The ceremony will take place one month before the 70th anniversary of the late Queen Elizabeth…
Former Southlake daycare center worker arrested on child indecency charge, police say
Police said the man was put on administrative leave shortly after the allegations of abuse were…
Boy Told He was No Good is Now Captain of England’s Team and Makes Viral Video to Change Attitudes–WATCH
Harry Kane has become the most prolific goal-scoring Englishman in modern history, and he’s channeling this…
City of Scandals: Racism Uproar Is Just the Latest in an Ongoing Tradition of Corruption in Los Angeles
It’s gotten so bad that San Francisco is bragging it’s not as bad as Los Angeles,…
Biden’s Interview With Jake Tapper Is a Festival of Delusion
On Tuesday, Joe Biden did an interview with Jake Tapper on CNN. It was a festival…
Chili cheeseburger added to Whataburger menu for limited time
SAN ANTONIO – Fans of corn chip pie may have a new favorite Whataburger order. Whataburger…
Atatiana Jefferson was killed by a Fort Worth police officer 3 years ago: Where do things stand now?
On Oct. 12, 2019, Jefferson was killed by a Fort Worth police officer. A neighbor had…
Brett Favre says he’s being ‘unjustly smeared’ in welfare case in Mississippi
The Mississippi Department of Human Services is suing Favre and others to recover misspent welfare money.…
Did anybody win the $445 million Mega Millions jackpot?
A potential winner who opts for the cash payout for tonight’s jackpot would take home $226…
Google Targets Two-Time Pulitzer Prize-Winning Cartoonist, Labeling Art ‘Dangerous’
The “feature” image is my cartoon of Andrew Cuomo from 2021. After Cuomo left office, I…
Biden’s Economic Destruction Continues, as the US Dept. of Labor Screws Over Independent Contractors
On June 29, 2022, the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) hosted an online “Worker Open…
Project Veritas Drops Blistering Undercover Video of Katie ‘Karen’ Hobbs and Her Staff
Project Veritas has delivered again. The undercover journalism operation dropped a blistering undercover video compilation on…
New Census Shows Income Inequality in Red vs. Blue States — and Just How Hypocritical Democrats Are
How many decades has the Democrat Party railed against “rich people,” or accused the Republican Party…
CBS News Goes for Broke Against Ron Johnson as Mandela Barnes’ Campaign Falters
A few very key things are happening right now that have the mainstream media and Democrats…
Legendary Actress Angela Lansbury, Dead at 96
The world just got a little bit less… polished. Angela Lansbury was the Grand Dame of…
Supreme Court Overturns Controversial Pennsylvania Mail-In Ballot Ruling By Lower Courts
The United States Supreme Court has invalidated a lower appeals court decision regarding mail-in ballots that…
Pair unharmed after fire destroys Southwest Side apartment, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – Two people were able to successfully escape a fire at their Southwest Side…
A Star is Born – Oklahoma State Recap
In this week's episode we recap Texas Tech's loss to Oklahoma State (2:31). The emergence of…
Plans underway for new Uvalde elementary school
UVALDE, Texas – Plans for a new elementary school in Uvalde are moving forward after a…
Five years later, still no justice for family of teen killed in distracted driving crash
SAN ANTONIO – More than five years after the death of Emily Zaltsman, the man accused…
Have you seen him? SAPD, Crime Stoppers search for North Side robbery suspect
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are looking for a suspect in a…
Police search seek suspect in robbery at Home Depot
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are looking for the person responsible for…
‘They’re not coming back’ Family of two cousins killed in Fort Worth quadruple murder speaks out
The mothers of 17-year-old Marc Boyd Jr. and 17-year-old Ricky Craddock told WFAA the cousins were…
SAPD officer who shot unarmed teen in McDonald’s parking lot to face charges, says McManus
“The video was horrific,” San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said about footage of the incident,…
Stuffed with salmon, Bear 747 is named fattest Fat Bear
The chubby champ of 2022 stood against tough, and mostly unfair, competition as just a day…
Hooters manager violently beaten in viral video speaks, wants suspects found and charged
Waldo Montano, 27, was brutally attacked last Thursday after escorting some kids out of the restaurant…
SAPD deals with high number of officer suicides, peer support group responds
San Antonio – Former police officer Preston Kinikin remembers the night sweats, night terrors with physically…
Evo Entertainment Group will be first-ever presenting partner of San Antonio Spurs Hype Squad
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday announced the extension of its partnership with…
Finance experts offer 6 tips to raise your credit score
Credit scores are complicated, but there are proven ways to build your credit — from any…
Justice Dept. asks court to deny Trump plea over FBI search
The Justice Department says in a 32-page filing Tuesday that Trump’s claim has no merit, noting…
Chica Power brings a high-energy workout with a Latin flare
Cindy Newton is the daughter of Mexican immigrants. She learned early on she had to be…
Mother discusses daughter’s injuries in five-hour interrogation video shown in court
SAN ANTONIO – A five-hour interrogation video was played to a jury on Tuesday in the…