The families of some of the 19 children killed at Robb Elementary rooted for Beto O'Rourke,…
Day: November 9, 2022
THURSDAY at 7p: KSAT hosts town hall on burn pits and resources for veterans
SAN ANTONIO – This summer, Congress passed the Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act. The law…
CPS case worker forced to resign after police find runaway at her home
SAN MARCOS, Texas – A Child Protective Services case worker was forced to resign this summer,…
Biden cheers Democrats for avoiding a ‘red wave’ in the midterm elections
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‘People are gonna think you’re stupid’: Trump warned Pence not to ‘wimp out’ before Jan. 6, Pence writes
In an excerpt adapted from Pence's book, the former vice president wrote about Trump repeatedly admonishing…
Biden hopes Putin will negotiate WNBA star Brittney Griner’s release
The president spoke hours after Griner’s lawyers revealed that she had been sent to a penal…
Sarah Huckabee Sanders to become Arkansas’s 1st woman governor
Republican Sarah Huckabee Sanders has won the election to become Arkansas’s next governor, according to the…
Abortion helped Democrats across the U.S. hold off a “red wave.” Not in Texas.
In conservative Kansas and Kentucky, voters turned out in droves and crossed party lines to support…
Texas Republicans against “critical race theory” win seats on the State Board of Education, strengthening its GOP majority
The board is responsible for dictating what Texas' 5.5 million students are required to learn in…
Texas Republicans against ‘critical race theory’ win seats on the State Board of Education, strengthening its GOP majority
The board is responsible for dictating what Texas’ 5.5 million students are required to learn in…
Biden delivers optimistic remarks after strong Democratic midterm results
The president will deliver remarks and hold a rare press conference Wednesday afternoon as results from…
Abortion helped Democrats across the U.S. hold off a “red wave.” Not in Texas.
In conservative Kansas and Kentucky, voters turned out in droves and crossed party lines to support…
Family of UIW student killed by campus police officer in 2013 settles lawsuit against university
SAN ANTONIO – The family of Cameron Redus, the student who was shot and killed by…
Here’s how many people voted in each North Texas county compared to 2018
We looked at this year’s voter turnout for 11 counties and compared them to numbers we…
Most flu shots do not contain mercury
Most flu shots administered in the U.S. do not contain thimerosal, an ethylmercury-based preservative, due to…
$50,000 reward offered for information in Army staff sergeant’s death on I-10 in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Federal authorities have announced a $50,000 reward for information in the 2021 shooting…
LCRA, City of Giddings award $50,000 grant to Giddings Volunteer Fire Department
LCRA, City of Giddings award $50,000 grant to Giddings Volunteer Fire Department New brush truck will…
Biden set to hold a press conference on midterm elections results
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Republicans closing in on narrow House majority
Republicans notched several important victories in their bid to flip the five seats needed to reclaim…
Kentucky student in racist attack caught on video banned from UK campus, officials say
Sophia Rosing withdrew from the university this week, and UK President Eli Capilouto said she will…
First Patient Gets Potentially Cancer-Stopping Pill – Study is Recruiting Those with Resistant Tumors For a Trial
The Phase 1 trial has begun to test a novel pill that was effective in pre-clinical…
Uvalde voters support Abbott, suspended interim police chief in wake of scrutiny over Robb massacre
UVALDE, Texas – In the wake of the Robb Elementary School shooting that left 19 students…
Soldiers’ Angels hopes to collect 40,000 holiday stockings for deployed service members, veterans
SAN ANTONIO – A local nonprofit is attempting to bring cheer to deployed service members and…
LCRA, City of Giddings award $25,000 grant to Combined Community Action
LCRA, City of Giddings award $25,000 grant to Combined Community Action New roof at senior center…
Texas GOP continues statewide election sweep as Abbott, Patrick and Paxton win reelection
Gov. Greg Abbott won his third term as Texas governor Tuesday night after besting El Paso…
For the first time, Texas voters send Muslim immigrants and openly gay Black men to Legislature
Fort Bend County voters elected Suleman Lalani as House District 76 state representative. Salman Bhojani in…
Red, purple, then back to red: How shifting Tarrant County voted this time around
Beto O’Rourke won Tarrant County in 2018, and Joe Biden won in 2020. It was a…
Wisconsin’s Ron Johnson beats Barnes, avoiding Dem Senate pickup
Barnes did not concede defeat early Wednesday. He planned a noon news conference in his hometown…
History made in governors’ races as record number of women elected
Plus, while nearly 20 states have never been led by a woman, one of them is…
Sid Miller declares victory in Texas agriculture commissioner race
Securing a third term with strong support across rural Texas, the Republican pledged to expand medical…
Republican Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian wins reelection
Christian chairs the three-member board that oversees Texas' oil and gas industry.
? Science with Sarah: Topo-Chico Thermometers! ?
? Watch the video of Sarah’s school science experiment here! Hello parents, teachers and students! Want…
Schertz election results for Texas midterms on Nov. 8, 2022
There will be a runoff in the Place 2 race and more than likely in the…
USDA Releases Nationwide Farmer, Rancher and Forest Manager Prospective Customer Survey
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9. 2022 - Producers can now take a nationwide survey to help the U.S.…
Astronauts Jessica Watkins and Bob Hines Study Farming in Space
In this image from June 24, 2022, NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Bob Hines work on…
‘Official’ Twitter tag for some users appears, then vanishes
An employee said this label won’t be available for purchase. SAN FRANCISCO — Twitter has begun…
Austin mayor’s race heading to a runoff, Dallas county judge wins reelection
In three key local elections, the Austin mayoral race will be decided in a runoff, Republican…
For the first time, Texas voters send Muslims and openly gay Black men to Legislature
Voters elected Christian Manuel Hayes to House District 22 in Beaumont, Venton Jones to HD-100 in…
‘It meant the world’: US Navy veteran surprises daughter at Clear Spring Elementary after returning home
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – After spending most of the year across the world and away from…
Workforce Solutions to host job fair on Nov. 10 to connect Texas veterans with employers
SAN ANTONIO – Workforce Solutions is hosting its “Red, White, & You! Veterans’ Hiring Event” this…
Woman killed, teen girl seriously injured in Dallas car crash; teen suspect wanted, police say
Police say an 82-year-old woman died after the suspect vehicle hit her car. The suspect left…
Texas boy killed in crash while riding on bike pegs, officials say
The crash happened on Monday at approximately 6:20 p.m. near Crandall, police told WFAA. CRANDALL, Texas…
Who won the $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot?
It could take a while before the winner comes forward. Previous winners have been hounded for…
Eating Cans of Pumpkin Helped Save Her Dog From Terminal Cancer in Recovery Leaving Vets Stunned
A mom claims pumpkin helped save her dog’s life, and veterinarians were stunned when he miraculously…
Police on scene of fatal crash on the loop
9 a.m. UPDATE: The Longview Police Department has opened all eastbound lanes and one westbound lane…
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo wins tight race for reelection
GOP donors spent millions to unseat Hidalgo, a Democrat who leads the state's most populous county,…
Republican dominance continues for the two highest courts in Texas
Three seats were up for election in the Texas Supreme Court, which handles civil cases, and…
WNBA star Brittney Griner being transferred to Russian penal colony
The 32-year-old was arrested in Moscow on Feb. 17 and accused of entering Russia with vape…
More than 20,000 rainbow trout will be stocked in New Braunfels for anglers
SAN ANTONIO – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is set to kick off its annual…
Veterans and active duty military get free car wash at Wash Tub on Veterans Day
SAN ANTONIO – Veterans and active-duty military members can get a squeaky clean car on Veterans…
Interactive map: County-by-county election results for key 2022 Texas races
Here’s the breakdown for Texas governor, attorney general, lieutenant governor and other key elections. TEXAS, USA…
East Texas man on death row ‘at peace’ with impending execution while making attempts to delay lethal injection
Tracy Beatty, 61, has been on death row since he was sentenced to death in August…
Tarrant County inmate dies in hospital ICU, marking 10th death in 2022
Information about what caused the inmate to be hospitalized wasn’t immediately available. TARRANT COUNTY, Texas —…
What happened and who won in the midterm elections in Texas, San Antonio area
Local Races that Matter Tuesday’s midterm election results amounted to few surprises in Texas and Bexar…
Pearl gets rid of most remaining free parking lots
SAN ANTONIO – Parking your car at the Pearl could cost you more from now on.…
Democrat Jasmine Crockett wins Dallas congressional seat to replace Eddie Bernice Johnson
Jasmine Crockett won U.S. House District 30, which covers much of Dallas and parts of southern…
Kentucky, Michigan voters approve protecting abortion rights
Voters in battleground Michigan enshrined abortion rights in their state’s constitution — joining California and Vermont…
Arson investigating after home catches fire twice overnight
SAN ANTONIO – Arson is investigating a house fire on the city’s Southwest Side after the…
1 person displaced from home after apartment fire on Northwest Side, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – One person has been displaced from their home following a fire at a…
Some LGBTQ fans skip Qatar World Cup, fearing hostility
They’re concerned about how safe and welcome they’d feel in the conservative Gulf country that criminalizes…
Dallas County district attorney race: Incumbent John Creuzot holds strong lead over Faith Johnson
Creuzot is looking to keep his seat from Johnson, who is a former Dallas County district…
2022 Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections Open This Week
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2022 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began mailing ballots this week…
Could Beto’s wife, Amy, be the next O’Rourke on a Texas ballot?
Beto O’Rourke’s political future is in question after failed runs for senator, president and governor. Could…
Free family-friendly festival and welcome walk to take place in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – The second annual Welcome Walk & Festival will take place in San Antonio…
Tallest, rarest birds in North America spotted on Texas coast
PORT ARANSAS, Texas – Whooping cranes are the tallest and rarest birds in North America and…
2 teens wanted in connection with deadly shooting at Northeast Side hookah lounge
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are searching for two teenagers wanted in…
Single ticket wins Powerball’s record-breaking $2.04 billion jackpot
It’s been a dramatic day for lottery players. After 40 consecutive drawings without a grand prize…
‘I got this wrong’: Zuckerberg announces huge Meta layoffs
An economic slowdown and a grim outlook for online advertising — by far Meta’s biggest revenue…
Man arrested after shots fired in neighborhood, standoff with officers, Converse police say
CONVERSE, Texas – UPDATE: A man is in custodyfollowing a six-hour standoff inside a home in…
State House election results: Democrat beating Republican for District 70 seat
Projected poll results show Democrat Mihaela Plesa just barely ahead of Republican Jamee Jolly. COLLIN COUNTY,…
Texas House election results: Republican Angie Chen Button keeps District 112 seat
Button defeated her Democratic challenger Elva Curl. DALLAS COUNTY, Texas — Election results show Republican Angie…
US House election results: Beth Van Duyne keeps District 24 seat
Van Duyne defeated her Democrat opponent Jan McDowell to remain in office. DALLAS — Republican Beth…
Election 2022: Dems show surprising strength; control of Congress unclear
The outcome of races for House and Senate will determine the future of President Biden’s agenda…
Slavery rejected in some, not all, states where on ballot
The initiatives won’t force immediate changes in the states’ prisons, but they may invite legal challenges…
Dallas County election results: Andrew Sommerman beating J.J. Koch
If Sommerman wins, the Dallas County Commissioners’ Court would be made up completely of Democrats. DALLAS…
Texas Election Results: Dan Patrick is projected to beat Mike Collier in Lieutenant Governor race
Republican incumbent Patrick will serve a third term after defeating Democratic challenger Collier, who had been…
Texas Election Results: GOP candidates poised to keep offices for comptroller and agriculture, land and railroad commissioners
Several other statewide races are on the midterm ballot aside from the high-profile matchup for governor…
Congressman Henry Cuellar wins reelection in South Texas despite shadow of FBI raid
The 28th Congressional District race was one of three seats in South Texas where Republicans hoped…
Vicente Gonzalez holds back Republican surge, returns 34th Congressional District to Democratic control
The Democratic congressman ousted Rep. Mayra Flores, R-Los Indios, who had won a special election in…
Five Texas cities vote to decriminalize having small amounts of marijuana
Voters in Denton, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin and Harker Heights overwhelmingly supported the local ballot propositions…
Republican victories show Texas is still far from turning blue
Republicans continued their 28-year dominance of statewide races but fell short of their hopes for a…
State Sen. Dawn Buckingham wins bid to manage the Alamo, disaster relief funds and more as Texas’ next land commissioner
The land commissioner manages public land, enforces mineral rights leases, controls the Texas Permanent School Fund,…
Republican John Lujan holds off challenge in Texas House District 118
The race for Texas House District 118 was too early to call on Tuesday night as…
Legal marijuana was on the ballot in 5 states. Here’s how they voted.
Heading into the election, recreational marijuana was legal in 19 states, and polls have shown opposition…
Fetterman beats Oz to flip Pennsylvania Senate seat for Dems
Democrat John Fetterman flips a Republican-held seat. He beat Dr. Mehmet Oz, the smooth-talking surgeon-turned-TV celebrity.…
Election takeaways: No sweep for the Republicans after all
The 2022 midterms have been bitter, fractious and exceedingly expensive. Here are some takeaways. WASHINGTON —…
Monica De La Cruz becomes first Republican to win in 15th Congressional District in South Texas
De La Cruz defeated Democrat Michelle Vallejo, a political newcomer who ran on a platform of…
Texas Attorney General election results, Ken Paxton vs. Rochelle Garza, for Texas midterms
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Texas State Comptroller election results for Texas midterms
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Texas Agriculture Commissioner election results for Texas midterms
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Texas Land Commissioner election results for Texas midterms
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Texas Railroad Commissioner election results for Texas midterms
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Updated election results from Nevada’s U.S. Senate race
Will Nevada U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto win re-election or will Adam Laxalt flip the key…
Texas Election Results: Incumbent Ken Paxton, defeats Democratic candidate Rochelle Garza in Attorney General race
Political newcomer Rochelle Garza is hoping to knock two-term Ken Paxton out of position. HOUSTON —…
GOP candidate indicted for impersonating public servant wins Texas house seat
Frederick Frazier will take the seat in Texas House District 61, which covers much of Collin…
Dan Patrick secures third term as lieutenant governor, beating Mike Collier
Patrick will get another four years leading the Texas Senate, one of the state's most powerful…
Republican Glenn Hegar defeats Janet Dudding to keep his state comptroller job for third term
During the campaign, Hegar touted his work on lowering taxes and expanding broadband in Texas, reforming…
Bexar County Judge election results, Peter Sakai vs. Trish DeBerry, for Texas midterms
Updated at 8:19 p.m.: Republican Trish DeBerry has conceded the race to Democrat Peter Sakai after…
Bexar County District Attorney election results for Texas midterms
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Bexar County Commissioner Precinct 3 election results for Texas midterms
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Bexar County Commissioner Precinct 4 election results for Texas midterms
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Bexar County District Clerk election results for Texas midterms
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Bexar County Clerk election results for Texas midterms
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‘No votes are being thrown out’ Harris County Elections administrator clarifies what will happen to provisional votes
Voters who got in line after 7 p.m. voted normally but placed their paper ballot in…
Denton County Election: Prop B could decriminalize low-level marijuana
The proposition would end citations and arrests for Class A and Class B misdemeanor possession of…
Texas Supreme Court ruling opens possibility that late Harris County ballots won’t be counted
After several Harris County polling places opened late, a state district judge ordered voting locations there…
Beto O’Rourke has lost three races in four years. Is his political career over?
He has been the Texas Democratic Party's great hope. But after failed runs for senator, president…
Ken Paxton wins third term as attorney general, beating Democrat Rochelle Garza
In a difficult cycle for Democrats, the race was widely seen as the most competitive statewide…
Congressional District 28 election results, Henry Cuellar vs. Cassy Garcia, for Texas midterms on Nov. 8, 2022
Updated at 9:17 p.m.: With 39% of precincts reporting, Democratic incumbent Henry Cuellar leads Republican Cassy…
Congressional District 15 election results for Texas midterms on Nov. 8, 2022
Update (8:45 p.m.): Early voting results from the Secretary of State’s Office show Republican Monica De…
Texas Governor election results (Bexar), Greg Abbott vs. Beto O’Rourke, Nov. 8, 2022 midterms
Early voting results will be released at 7 p.m. CST on Nov. 8, 2022. Election Day…
Pargas re-elected as Uvalde County Commissioner despite write-in contenders
Update (9:50 p.m.): The incumbent Uvalde County Commissioner for Precinct 2 has been re-elected despite contention…
Congressional District 35 election results for Texas midterms on Nov. 8, 2022
8:09 p.m. UPDATE: After early voting results were released on Tuesday, Greg Casar opened a lead…
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott beats Beto O’Rourke securing a third term
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Harris County polls to remain open until 8 p.m. after delays
Harris County polling locations will be open until 8 p.m. on Election Day after a civil…
Texas Election Results: Greg Abbott projects to beat Beto O’Rourke in race for Texas governor
Incumbent Greg Abbott is seeking a third term, while Beto O’Rourke is attempting to become the…
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All election results in Texas, San Antonio area for general midterm election on Nov. 8, 2022
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Texas Governor election results, Greg Abbott vs. Beto O’Rourke, Nov. 8, 2022 midterms
UPDATED at 7:05 p.m.: After early voting results were released Tuesday, Governor Greg Abbott opened up…