Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick prioritizes property tax relief, electric grid fixes and border security for 2023 legislative session

Patrick, who presides over the Senate and wields tremendous power over legislation, said lawmakers have an…

Fugitive shot multiple times by officers during pursuit in Floresville has died, DPS says

FLORESVILLE, Texas – A suspect who was shot by officers during a pursuit with multiple law…

Authorities ask for public’s help in solving 2016 road rage murder case

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help in…

Woman accused of stabbing man multiple times for not ‘helping her with the bills,’ SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio woman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a man multiple…

Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Christine McVie dies at 79

Updated November 30, 2022 at 3:58 PM ET NEW YORK — Christine McVie, the British-born Fleetwood…

City Council selects three candidates to interview for District 10 council seat on Thursday

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Limo driver hits and kills pedestrian crossing street in Arlington, police say

Investigators determined the pedestrian was walking along N. Collins Street in the right lane of traffic…

Republican requests recount after loss in battleground race for state Senate seat in South Texas

Adam Hinojosa finished 659 votes behind Democrat Morgan LaMantia in a race that garnered 175,415 total…

$8.3 million in meth seized at Laredo port of entry

SAN ANTONIO – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at a Laredo port of entry seized…

Schertz man charged with manslaughter after causing fatal July crash on Highway 281

SAN ANTONIO – A Schertz man whose truck was going more than twice the legal speed…

Twitter’s chaos could make political violence worse outside of the U.S.

Impersonators paying for blue “verified” checkmarks. A decimated team of workers enforcing rules against hate speech…

Why Mexico is out of the World Cup, despite beating Saudi Arabia

Mexico had reached the round of 16 at the last seven World Cups, which was tied…

No, Chinese state media did not blur World Cup crowds as viral tweets suggest

Tweets suggest Chinese state media has been blurring their footage of World Cup fans as a…

Dallas Wings announce 2023 regular season schedule; WNBA announces historic 40-game season

The Wings will kick off their home opener on Saturday, May 20 against the Atlanta Dream.…

Day 2 testimony in Juan David Ortiz trial focuses on arrest of ex-Border Patrol agent, crime scene photos

SAN ANTONIO – Jurors in the capital murder trial of an ex-Border Patrol agent viewed surveillance…

Free River of Lights festival to take place along San Antonio River Walk this weekend

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio River Authority is celebrating the holiday season with the 2022…

Cryptocurrency money laundering investigation initiated in East Texas leads to 21 people indicted

Cryptocurrency money laundering networks facilitate the movement of fraud proceeds from victims in the U.S. to…

NTSB releases preliminary report on deadly Dallas air show plane crash that killed 6

NTSB says altitude maneuvers weren’t discussed before the flight or while the airplanes were in the…

Man seen at rapper TakeOff’s shooting charged with possessing a weapon

Prosecutors and defense attorneys reiterated in court that Cameron Joshua is not accused of firing a…

VIA to offer free rides on Thursday in observance of Rosa Parks Day

SAN ANTONIO – VIA is offering free rides in remembrance of civil rights figure Rosa Parks.…

Texas Ranger at center of Barrientes Vela case held in contempt of court

SAN ANTONIO – The lead investigator in the Michelle Barrientes Vela public corruption case was held…

The baguette enters the upper crust as it’s added to the U.N. cultural heritage list

PARIS — The humble baguette — the crunchy ambassador for French baking around the world —…

Crunch time: The baguette gets UN world heritage status

Experts decided the simple French flute deserved recognition after France’s culture ministry warned of a “continuous…

US Vice President, French President Visit NASA Headquarters

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson welcomed Vice President Kamala Harris and French President Emmanuel Macron to NASA…

Kamala Harris and French President Macron Meet at NASA Headquarters

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks prior to meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and NASA…

San Antonio Metro Health to receive more than $25M in grant money from CDC

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District will benefit from more than $3 billion…

Local conservancy rescues an injured bald eagle that escaped from its crate

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‘Emma Tenayuca Memorial Way’ first step in new effort to honor Mexican-American legacy in San Antonio

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House approves bill aimed at averting nationwide rail strike

The bill would impose a compromise labor agreement brokered by President Joe Biden’s administration. WASHINGTON —…

Allegations against Texas gymnastics coach span decades, cross borders

A grand jury Tuesday indicted 74-year-old Mike Spiller on charges of indecency with a child. SAN…

Governor Abbott Appoints Garcia To State Board Of Dental Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ricky Garcia to the State Board of Dental Examiners for a…

Governor Abbott Appoints Rambin To Sixth Court Of Appeals

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jeff Rambin to the Sixth Court of Appeals, Place 2, effective…

Texas’ rural hospitals are — once again — at grave risk of closing

A rural hospital hasn't closed in Texas since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020. That…

San Antonio Zoo maintains excellence in animal welfare certification

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Zoo has earned an excellence in animal welfare certificate from…

Man arrested for cashing in lottery scratch-off tickets that were stolen from North Side store, records show

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man is accused of cashing in lottery tickets that were…

Arson investigators called after 2 suspicious fires on Northwest Side

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police say it may not be a coincidence that two suspicious…

Restaurant patio, dumpster burned in suspicious fires near Medical Center

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio arson investigators are trying to determine whether two suspicious fires outside…

Spotify Wrapped 2022: Bad Bunny No. 1 artist once again

New this year, Spotify Wrapped is giving users a “listening personality” based on your streaming habits…

Prince William to visit the US for climate event

William and his wife, Catherine, will travel to Boston on Wednesday for three days of public…

NASA Responds to Independent Review of Earth System Observatory

NASA shared a response Wednesday on an independent review board established to assess plans and goals…

? Science with Sarah: Baby oil lava lamps ??

? Watch the video of Sarah’s school science experiment here! Hello parents, teachers and students! If…

Morgan’s Wonderland to host annual Snowball Run in December

SAN ANTONIO – Morgan’s Wonderland is hosting its annual Snowball Run for inclusivity in December. The…

Woman accused of stabbing boyfriend multiple times for not ‘helping her with the bills,’ SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio woman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend multiple…

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected as leader of the House Democrats

Updated November 30, 2022 at 12:12 PM ET The House Democratic Caucus has elected Rep. Hakeem…

Hakeem Jeffries elected to lead House Dems after Pelosi

It’s rare for a party that lost the midterms to regroup so easily, and stands in…

Dallas store customer fatally shoots suspected burglar who was fighting with employees, police say

The shooter told police he saw another man fighting with store employees and shot him because…

RodeoHouston adds another performer to 2023 concert lineup

Louisiana native Lauren Daigle appeared on “American Idol” twice. Her career soared in 2018 with her…

This Greek Island Replaced its Landfill with Recycling Plant That Now Reduces Waste by 85%

In order to keep their little island the pristine Aegean paradise it is, Tilos has gotten…

These San Antonio area lakes will be stocked with trout this winter

SAN ANTONIO – Thousands of rainbow trout will be stocked in lakes and ponds around San…

Trial starts for San Antonio man accused in capital murder of 14-year-old boy, 69-year-old man

SAN ANTONIO – The trial for a capital murder suspect accused in two February 2018 deaths…

Afghan soldier fleeing Taliban spent months reaching U.S. to request asylum. He was arrested at the Texas border.

DEL RIO — Two brothers stand across from each other at the Val Verde Correctional Facility…

2 arrested, charged with capital murder of 17-year-old, Grand Prairie police say

Police said three people were engaged in “possible high-risk activity” and a disturbance between the three…

RSV cases surging earlier than in previous years

Cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are usually at their worst during the winter months. This…

What to know about Celebrate SA, San Antonio’s official New Year’s Eve celebration

SAN ANTONIO – What are you doing on New Year’s Eve? You officially have an invitation…

Jeffries poised to make history as first Black person to lead congressional party

House Democrats are turning to a new generation of leaders to take the helm in the…

Supreme Court hears Texas challenge to federal immigration priorities

The U.S. Supreme Court was once again faced with a continuing dilemma on Tuesday: How much…

Russian diplomat says Brittney Griner could still come home before year’s end

Russia’s deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov said there’s still a chance for Houston native and WNBA…

People magazine reveals its 2022 ‘People of the Year’

Two of the honorees were selected for their advocacy efforts this year, while two more received…

Country singer Jake Flint dies just hours after his wedding

“We should be going through wedding photos but instead I have to pick out clothes to…

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Christmas is Coming… on a Vintage Train Wrapped in Neon Lights and Steam – WATCH

Enchanting footage captures a magical practice run for Dartmouth’s Train of Lights 2022 as it passes…

Flames burn through roof after air conditioning unit causes fire in vacant house, SAFD says

SAN ANTONIO – A fire caused by a faulty air conditioning unit damaged a vacant house…

Tiger Woods doesn’t ‘have much left in this leg’ to compete

He says plantar fasciitis in his right foot makes it hard to walk and predicts says…

Study: U.S. gun death rates hit highest levels in decades

Among Black women, the rate of firearm-related homicides more than tripled since 2010, and the rate…

Missing 9-year-old boy reported in Richardson, police say

Police posted that Mata was missing around 2 a.m. They have not reported if he has…

Son’s legacy lives on with nonprofit Conrad’s Smiles, highlighting anoxic brain injury research

SAN ANTONIO – A near-drowning victim at 17 months old lived on to defy the odds,…

Two injured after suspect fires gun into traffic on I-30 in Dallas, police say

Police say two people in the same vehicle were hit by gunfire on the highway. DALLAS…

Melissa Highsmith case giving renewed hope in one of Fort Worth’s biggest unsolved mysteries

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Congress prepares to take up bill preventing rail strike

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At 8, this Cedar Hill student had dreams of growing her local library. Now, those dreams have come true

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For disabled children of military parents, frequent moves can lead to schooling gaps

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An Afghan soldier fleeing the Taliban spent months reaching the U.S. to request asylum. He was arrested at the Texas border.

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Classic Theatre tackles a holiday favorite with a lone voice and a new setting

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Critical plumbing maintenance could save you hundreds this winter

SAN ANTONIO – Taking a few minutes and spending a few bucks to winterize pipes could…

The ‘T. Rex of its Day’ Lived 340 million Years Ago with Razor Sharp Teeth and Strange Connection to Us

A terrifying predator that lived 340 million years ago has been dubbed “the T. rex of…

Annual Christmas at the College event honors Robb Elementary victims

UVALDE, Texas – The annual Christmas at the College is a beloved tradition in Uvalde, and…

For First Time, a Fatal Enzyme Deficiency is Treated in the Womb to Save a Child

An unborn baby was treated through her umbilical cord for a rare genetic condition—the same disease…

Second Bexar County jail study focuses on morale improvements to fight staffing shortage

SAN ANTONIO – For the second time in two months, a consultant recommends changes to help…

Man who called police to check on Atatiana Jefferson told to no longer protest outside courthouse

James Smith is a witness in the case against former Fort Worth officer Aaron Dean. Smith…

Suspect in Vanessa Guill?n’s killing pleads guilty

The 20-year-old Fort Hood soldier's murder prompted nationwide outrage and calls to reform the way the…

Helping local Afghan refugees brings Jewish and Muslim communities together

SAN ANTONIO – – On Giving Tuesday, we think about what we can offer others. 4,500…

OLLU alum reflects on advice that led her to become part of NASA’s Orion team

SAN ANTONIO – An Our Lady of the Lake alum reflects on advice that blasted off…

Dallas neighbors discuss strategies to help curb gun violence near schools

“It takes all of us. So, we wanted to start with ourselves. Think about how we…

Kim Kardashian and Ye reach divorce settlement

A judge declared the two legally single at Kardashian’s request in March, ending their eight-year marriage,…

Carrollton, McKinney announce new police chiefs

Both cities made the announcement of the new chiefs on Tuesday. CARROLLTON, Texas — North Texas…

Houston officials say state made the call on water boil notice

For more than 24 hours, nearly everyone in the nation's fourth-most-populous city had been asked to…

Woman pleads guilty in connection with Vanessa Guillen’s disappearance, murder

WACO, Texas – A Killeen woman charged in connection with the disappearance of U.S. Army Specialist…

CPS Energy, SAWS, city staff optimistic about emergency preparedness but work to be done

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What’s driving the increased demand for mental health care in Texas?

A new survey from the American Psychological Association shows that the demand for mental health services…

Senate passes bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act

Democrats are moving quickly while the party still holds the majority in both chambers of Congress…

Twitter ends enforcement of COVID misinformation policy

A one-sentence update was made to Twitter’s online rules: “Effective November 23, 2022, Twitter is no…

No, vaccinated people are not more likely to die from COVID-19 than unvaccinated people

People are misinterpreting an analysis of CDC data reported in the Washington Post to falsely claim…