Thursday, while walking I saw some discarded political attack mailers on the ground, ’tis the season!…
Day: October 20, 2022
Public Utility Commission adopts new water disconnection rule amid cold weather emergencies
The rule prohibits non-municipal public water and sewer disconnections during extreme cold weather emergencies. AUSTIN, Texas…
MedStar 911 dispatch, patient care reporting systems disrupted after cyberattack, officials say
At this time, there are no EMS service interruptions, but MedStar says employees were doing manual…
Ex-Trooper burned through leave time, started at UCISD PD a day after resigning from DPS
UVALDE, Texas – A Texas state trooper hired then later fired by the Uvalde Consolidated Independent…
Driver killed in crash on East Side identified by medical examiner
SAN ANTONIO – Update: A driver killed in a crash early Wednesday on the East Side…
Southerleigh at the Pearl to reopen after months of renovations
SAN ANTONIO – After two months, the long-awaited reopening of Southerleigh restaurant at the Pearl is…
No, you don’t have to activate or pay for the Social Security increase
SAN ANTONIO – Social Security payments are going up, and with that comes an increase in…
Fort Worth police release video of officer fatally shooting man after 911 call from his mother
The 911 call was released along with police body cam footage of the shooting. FORT WORTH,…
Fort Worth Dunbar basketball coach placed on leave after student allegation, district confirms
After being contact by FWISD, Fort Worth Police issued a Class C misdemeanor citation to Hughes…
The spooky cost for candy and sweet treats as Halloween inches closer
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, candy is 13.1% more expensive this year compared…
Dallas police located critical missing 72-year-old man
According to police, Leonard Ray Rhodes was last seen walking around 2 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19…
How peers influence physical activity in diverse adolescents
Regular physical activity in adolescence is crucial for building the foundation of a lifelong healthy lifestyle.…
A Series of Unfortunate Events for Nevada’s Democrat Governor Sisolak
Weird Flex, Bro Nevada’s incumbent Governor Steve Sisolak (D) has run a weird yet expensive campaign,…
Hilarious: This May Just Be the Best Response to Climate Change Radicals
We’ve seen a lot of climate change protesters in this country. They’re usually incredibly annoying, doing…
East Side community farm preserving tradition by growing flowers to honor the dead
SAN ANTONIO – A community farm on the city’s East Side is preserving tradition by growing…
Celebrate D?a de los Muertos at these free festivals in the San Antonio area
SAN ANTONIO – D?a de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead is celebrated on Nov.…
Pearl announces D?a de los Muertos celebration with altars and live music
SAN ANTONIO – Pearl is honoring a traditional Mexican holiday with its annual D?a de los…
San Antonio Zoo to host first-ever music festival
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Zoo invites country, rock, and Latin music fans to its…
Hubble’s 1995 image of a star nursery was amazing. Take a look at NASA’s new version
Nearly 30 years ago, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured the first image of the Pillars of…
Texas struggles to get guns away from domestic violence suspects, leaving victims in danger
Robin remembers the .357 Magnum her ex-partner kept on his nightstand, loaded, every night of their…
Secrets of Namibia’s Fairy Circles Were Demystified After Half Century
Scientists have puzzled over the origin of Namibia’s fairy circles for nearly half a century. It…
Biden Flips out on Two Reporters, Puts His Hands on Them When He’s Questioned
We’ve been reporting on Joe Biden’s inability to take being challenged since he started running for…
Pulitzer Prize Dis-Honors: British Lettuce Leadership Rose, Fecal Travel Woes, and Power Ranger Ramen Foes
Our weekly recognition of less-than-meritorious excellence in journalism that is worthy of a skewed version of…
D.C. Officials Made out Like Bandits With Timely Stock Trades as COVID Struck
Shocked not shocked: federal officials in charge of the COVID response profited off their insider knowledge–before…
UTSA celebrates space research through cosmic concert
SAN ANTONIO – Immerse yourself in a cosmic musical experience by attending UTSA’s newest musical, “Interstellar.”…
Family Violence Prevention Services seeks costume donations for children, teens
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and KSAT Community is partnering with Family Violence Prevention Services…
More than 1.2 million voters are registered in Bexar County ahead of Election Day
SAN ANTONIO – You can expect to see many more voters heading to the polls in…
Outgoing GOP county commissioner comments on county judge’s race, political future
The county’s only Republican County Commissioner who leaves office at the end of December, spoke to…
‘He never liked losing’ Dan Campbell, pride of Glen Rose, to face Dallas Cowboys for 1st time as head coach
Campbell’s leadership style was born and bred in the small Texas town of Glen Rose. GLEN…
Longview ISD campus receives reading book vending machine through United Way program
Excitedly holding a golden token in their hands, a group of second-and fifth-grade students at J.L.…
Unlocking the hidden connections between cell death and inflammation
New research sheds light on how a genetic mutation affecting mitochondria influences chronic inflammatory disorders and…
Laughable ‘Red State Murder Problem’ Claim Debunked
In his continued quest to gaslight Americans, California Governor Gavin Newsom took to Truth Social in…
BREAKING: New Pennsylvania Poll Shows Oz Tied With Fetterman
Great news just breaking out of Pennsylvania, even as Joe Biden is in Pennsylvania to help…
Man who killed San Antonio teen in 2017 distracted-driving crash sentenced to six months in jail, 10 years probation
SAN ANTONIO – A man who killed a San Antonio teenager in a 2017 distracted-driving crash…
No, legitimate reports of contaminated Halloween candy are not common
Experts say legitimate reports of children being harmed by Halloween candy contaminated with drugs like rainbow…
42% Have Fallen Back in Love With a Partner After Going on Vacation Together
42 percent of Americans said that going on a vacation with their partner has rekindled the…
Dog Haus celebrates its 12th anniversary with free hot dogs
SAN ANTONIO – Hot dog enthusiasts, this one is for you. The popular biergarten, Dog Haus,…
Erik Cantu’s father says teen has made some progress after being shot by San Antonio police officer
SAN ANTONIO – The teenager shot by a San Antonio police officer on Oct. 2 is…
H-E-B celebrates the Spurs’ 50th anniversary with a limited-edition ice cream
SAN ANTONIO – Spurs fans and ice cream lovers will want to grab this limited-edition dessert…
Amid National Night Out, police are asking for leads in deadly shooting near Fair Park
Asia Womack, 21, was shot while walking home. The investigation into her death is happening as…
No, the CDC isn’t requiring children to get the COVID-19 vaccine for school
A CDC committee voted to add COVID-19 vaccines to a list of recommended immunizations, but it…
‘Is This a Joke?’ Ilhan Omar Accuses Donald Trump of Anti-Semitism
Sometimes, the jokes write themselves. The same can be said of political punditry, particularly when the…
Here’s the Face of Democratic Cluelessness in Debate
We’ve seen some Democrats doing all they can to avoid debating, like Katie Hobbs in the…
Drop it like it’s… cold? The science behind radiational cooling
Brrrrrrrr! Wednesday & Thursday mornings’ temperatures sure had you reaching for the jacket before you left…
New Braunfels siblings honored for outstanding service projects
NEW BRAUNFELS – Siblings in New Braunfels are being recognized by the Boy Scouts of America…
Confederate names are being removed from bases, but is a KKK image at West Point ‘more nuanced’?
Outside a West Point building where cadets take science classes hang three large, bronze, sculpted panels.…
Man arrested in 21-year-old woman’s shooting death in South Dallas, police say
DPD said they got a call at 7:40 p.m. on Oct. 3 and sent officers to…
Crew-4 Members Pose for Pre-Return Photo
NASA's SpaceX Crew-4 members Jessica Watkins, Bob Hines, Kjell Lindgren, and Samantha Cristoforetti link arms for…
Watch the Incredible Moment a Sea Lion Swam up to Snorkeling Teen–And Hugged Him: ‘It Felt So Euphoric’
A 15-year-old experienced the wildlife moment of a lifetime while on summer vacation. Ethan Becker was…
Stunning 4th Century Mosaic Depicting Trojan War Unearthed in Syria Beneath a War-Torn City
A stunning mosaic unmatched in Syrian art history was unveiled last week after excavations in Homs,…
Leftist Podcaster Ethan Klein Openly Wishes for Ben Shapiro’s Death In Second Holocaust
Many who exist on the hard-left of the political spectrum spend an inordinate amount of time…
New Poll Shows Darren Bailey Within Striking Distance of J.B. Pritzker in Illinois
In Illinois, Republican State Senator Darren Bailey is fighting an uphill battle in his bid to…
204 people in Texas were killed by intimate partners in 2021
If you are experiencing domestic violence and need help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at…
What’s the story behind Snake Island on Lady Bird Lake?
(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations It’s not…
We’ll see you at the 27th annual Texas Book Festival, Nov. 5 and 6
The 27th annual Texas Book Festival takes place in and around the State Capitol, the weekend…
Texas named the worst state for ‘a girls’ night out’
The three criteria that Nasty Gal chose for judging a state’s quality of a “girls’ night…
Abortion rights supporters struggle to keep issue top of mind for Texas voters
FORT WORTH — After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, hundreds of people flooded…
No, K-pop group BTS doesn’t qualify for an exemption to mandatory Korean military service
Popular band BTS made headlines with news they will fulfill mandatory Korean military service. An exemption…
3 North Texas school districts receive a combined $1 million in grants for school safety
The funding comes through the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs and Office of Community…
North Texas teacher arrested for inappropriate relationship with minor at previous district, officials say
RISD said Delezen’s arrest was not related to Richardson High School or any RISD student. RICHARDSON,…
The Misleading Ad Campaign Against Chuck Grassley
With just weeks left until election day, two election forecasters have downgraded Sen. Chuck Grassley’s race…
Voters of color had mail-in ballots rejected at higher rates than white voters in Texas’ March primary
Asian voters were most disproportionately affected by the new ID requirements included in voting restrictions passed…
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo announces additional entertainers for 2023 season
SAN ANTONIO – More world-renowned artists have been announced as performers for the 2023 San Antonio…
SAPD searching for person who killed man ‘for no apparent reason’ on North Side
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are searching for the person who fatally…
What can reparations for slavery look like in the United States? One man has ideas
On Wednesday, the National Endowment for the Humanities held its 50th annual Jefferson Lecture. Each year,…
The GI Bill left behind Black World War II vets. Now there’s a move to fix that
William Dabney never liked to talk much about his time fighting in World War II. “He…
Yes, Larry the Cat has outlasted the last four British prime ministers
The cat became Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office at the prime minister’s residence in 2011.…
Twins whose escape from Cypress home led to couple’s arrest suffered horrific abuse, neighbor says
The boy and girl said they were kept handcuffed and naked in a laundry room and…
Governor Abbott Renews Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In October 2022
Governor Abbott Renews Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In October 2022TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS…
Liz Cheney’s ‘Most Important’ Work According to Her Is a Good Example of Why RINOs Have to Go
Soon-to-be not Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming is reflecting back on her time as a lawmaker…
29-story residential tower at Hemisfair’s Civic Park approved by San Antonio panel
SAN ANTONIO – A city panel has approved the plan for another tower to go up…
Police asking for help finding shooter who killed San Antonio teen
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are asking for help finding the person who shot and…
‘Now hiring non-stupid people’ Pasadena sign raising eyebrows
The owner of a Texas pet resort put up a hiring sign that’s causing a mixed…
AOC Appears to Have a Nervous Breakdown When Confronted by Protesters at Town Hall
I’ll admit to having enjoyed the last several months of not writing about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.…
Parents can get help finding right school for their children at School Discovery Day Series
SAN ANTONIO – Nonprofit San Antonio Charter Moms is hosting six School Discovery Days to help…
How to properly care for your yard this fall season
It’s October, which means Halloween is right around the corner. Get your home ready for spooky…
San Antonio Mastersingers to fill University United with song
Singers will lift their voices at the University United Methodist Church this Sunday, but it won’t…
Family of 21-year-old concertgoer settles Astroworld Festival lawsuit against Travis Scott, Live Nation
Axel Acosta, 21, loved rap music and traveled from Washington to attend Astroworld Festival. He died…
British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns less than two months into job
Truss’ economic policies triggered turmoil in the markets and obliterated her authority in Parliament, spurring rebellion…
Man arrested, accused of threatening Euless elementary school
Jerrekus Rishawn Pendleton, 35, faces a charge of terroristic threat. Police had been searching for him…
No jackpot winners, but several new millionaires after delayed Powerball drawing
Powerball has now had 33 drawings in a row without a jackpot winner. But a few…
No jackpot winners, but several new millionaires after delayed Powerball drawing
The lottery game is on winless streak since August, leading the jackpot to expand in size.…
Afghan couple accuses US Marine of abducting their baby
The little girl, now 3 ½ years old, is at the center of a high-stakes tangle…
Tips to build up your immune system this winter
Health leaders say eating well and taking supplements can help support your immune system against colds,…
Longview ISD campus receives free reading vending machine through grant
Excitedly holding a golden token in their hands, a group of second and fifth grade students…
Texas struggles to get guns away from domestic violence suspects, leaving victims in danger
Although there are laws on the books preventing certain people from possessing guns, there are few…
Lina Hidalgo, a rising Democratic star, faces a tough reelection race to lead Harris County
The Houston region's high number of homicides, the state's new abortion ban and a flood of…
Driver rescued after hitting pillar, rolling over truck on North Side
A driver was rescued from his vehicle on Thursday morning after he struck a pillar on…
CA Dem Jacqui Irwin’s Solution to Trans Females Competing in Women’s Sports? Transition Them Earlier
A four-term California Assemblywoman, Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks), herself a former college athlete, had a horrifying…
West Virginia Preview & 6 Questions
In this episode we get ready for homecoming weekend against West Virginia (2:24). We discuss the…
Uvalde school officials approve terms of superintendent’s retirement without publicly disclosing them
The school board also named Gary Patterson as the interim superintendent, but didn't say when he…
Uvalde CISD board names interim superintendent
UVALDE, Texas – Uvalde CISD board members met Wednesday behind closed doors for more than two…
‘Either slow down or move over’ Royse City officer struck last year turns to advocacy
The officer came back following seven months of physical therapy after being struck by a vehicle…
Uvalde CISD announces interim superintendent as Hal Harrell prepares to retire
Gary Patterson is expected to take over soon, following Hal Harrell’s official retirement. UVALDE, Texas —…
Poll Puts Paid to Dems’ Hopes and Dreams That Abortion Anger Will Save Them in Election
Democrats believe that abortion is a big issue and that will give them a “Roevember” win…
Construction for new stage of Loop 1604 North expansion project kicks off
SAN ANTONIO – TxDOT is expanding a 23-mile stretch of Loop 1604 from SH16 to I-35.…
Bexar County deputies crash, hospitalized after responding to shooting call on West Side
SAN ANTONIO – Two Bexar County deputies were hospitalized after crashing into each other during a…
Take-home DNA kits for students are for emergencies, not in response to Uvalde tragedy, lawmaker says
SAN ANTONIO – This month, the state of Texas will distribute National Child Identification Program kits…
VERIFY: School DNA kits for Texas students are not in response to Uvalde shooting
Supplying the kits to parents is part of a law passed in 2021, nearly a year…
O’Rourke in Longview: Greg Abbott has failed us
The importance of East Texas in the governor's race was underscored Wednesday when Democratic candidate Beto…
Panicked Dems: Biden Is a ‘Drag’ on Midterm Hopes, Will Be the ‘Fall Guy’ if Things Don’t Go Well
As more and more polls are showing the Republicans could do very well in the midterm…
Israel Dares to Tell Ukraine No and Under the Bus They Go
The war in Ukraine rages on as Russia has redoubled its efforts with new troop mobilizations…
VIDEO: Meet California Senate District 24 Candidate Kristina Irwin
Against all odds, Kristina Irwin is on the November election ballot competing to win a seat…