Lake Worth Police officers caught two major mail theft suspects in the act outside the main…
Day: December 6, 2022
‘Becoming a doctor’ and the life that follows
When she was a third-year medical student at Texas A&M University, Stephanie Swafford wrote about her…
From her ‘love of animals and pizza’, Maranda Mathis, 11, remembered as sweet girl
Editor’s note: This article is part of a KSAT 12 special project Remembering the Victims of…
Swear words across languages may have more in common than previously thought
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Police who responded to the Capitol attack are awarded the Congressional Gold Medal
(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Liam James…
Jan. 6 committee is likely to make criminal referrals related to Capitol attack
Rep. Bennie Thompson, chairman of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the…
Hertz will pay $168 million to customers it falsely accused of stealing its cars
For years, the rental car company Hertz falsely accused hundreds of innocent customers of stealing its…
‘Bad timing’: Dallas ISD’s former superintendent, Dr. Michael Hinojosa, confirms he will not run for mayor
When asked why he’s choosing not to pursue politics, Hinojosa said it’s bad timing for him…
No, JOANN Fabric isn’t going out of business or closing most of its stores
JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores is set to close only eight out of its more than…
Aaron Dean trial: Former police partner, Atatiana Jefferson’s neighbor take the witness stand on Day 2
After calling Jefferson’s nephew Zion Carr to the stand on opening day, the prosecution continues trying…
Cruz: “Of course” Trump was wrong to call for terminating Constitution
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz condemned the comment by the former president, but he also said that…
Camper disappears at Canyon Lake, belongings found by lake shore
CANYON LAKE, Texas – A 22-year-old camper disappeared at Canyon Lake over the weekend and is…
World Cup 2022: What teams advanced to the quarterfinals?
Out of the initial 16 teams in the knockout round, only 8 will secure a place…
3 men in Midland Co. arrested in connection to murder of 11-month-old child
The father of the child, Dylan Mckay Oneal, has been charged with capital murder, while the…
Facebook parent Meta threatens to remove news from platform
Last year, Facebook briefly blocked news in Australia after the country passed a bill to compel…
NASA to Discuss Climate Research, Mitigation Efforts
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will discuss the agency’s climate portfolio at 11 a.m. EST on Thursday,…
BGC Scores and Schedules: Playoffs Week 5
Below you will find the schedule of games and live scores for high school football games…
Area law enforcement agencies have taken in close to $10 million in excess military equipment
CUERO, Texas – Law enforcement agencies around the San Antonio area have taken in close to…
Trial in fatal wrong-way crash outside Boerne scheduled for March
KENDALL COUNTY, Texas – A San Antonio woman accused of driving the wrong way on a…
LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $10,570 grant to American Legion Post
LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $10,570 grant to American Legion Post New electrical wiring will allow…
Rackspace Hosted Exchange failure due to ‘ransomware incident’; company faces class-action lawsuit
Get TPR’s best stories of the day and a jump start to the weekend with the…
No, you can’t send Christmas cards to ‘recovering American soldiers,’ as meme claims
You can’t mail a Christmas card to an unnamed “recovering American soldier” this holiday season, as…
Trump Organization convicted in executive tax dodge scheme
As punishment, the Trump Organization could be fined up to $1.6 million, a relatively small amount…
NASA Administrator, Astronauts Bring Space to Washington Schools
NASA is supporting a nationwide initiative to provide nutritious and hands-on educational kits to children, teachers,…
Cristiano Ronaldo benched for World Cup match against Switzerland
Ronaldo was pulled from Portugal’s game against South Korea on Friday and it was clear he…
San Antonio nonprofit connects African American youth to the outdoors
SAN ANTONIO – A local nonprofit focused on connecting youth of color to the outdoors has…
Salvation Army’s 2022 Parade of Kettles kicks off
It’s the Christmas season and that means the annual Salvation Army’s Parade of Kettles competition is…
Huskies and Horns ready to tangle in the Alamo Bowl
Get TPR’s best stories of the day and a jump start to the weekend with the…
Morocco makes history, beats Spain on penalties to advance at World Cup
Morocco is the only team from outside Europe or South America to make it to the…
Seeing realistic avatars on social media? Here’s what they are, how to make one and the concerns about them
SAN ANTONIO – You’ve likely seen AI-generated selfies all over your social news feeds over the…
LCRA awards $50,000 grant for improvements at popular community park in Menard
LCRA awards $50,000 grant for improvements at popular community park in Menard American Legion Park to…
LCRA awards $16,720 grant to Doss Volunteer Fire Department
LCRA awards $16,720 grant to Doss Volunteer Fire Department New firefighting gear will replace worn, damaged…
Gov. Greg Abbott says he will nominate retiring state Sen. Jane Nelson to be secretary of state
Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday he will nominate retiring state Sen. Jane Nelson to be secretary…
Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick diverge ahead of the legislative session on property taxes, power grid
The legislative session is more than a month away, but fault lines are already emerging between…
Army awards Bell Textron contract worth billions to replace Black Hawk helicopter
Bell Textron Inc. beat two of the biggest defense contractors in the industry for a U.S.…
Forbes list names H-E-B as the 6th-largest private company in the U.S.
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There’s no $150 Kroger coupon — this is a scam
A VERIFY viewer asked if Kroger is really giving away a free $150 coupon for the…
Jan. 6 ‘heroes’ honored for defending Capitol from Trump mob
The ceremony at the Capitol comes as Democrats, just weeks away from losing their House majority,…
Nike ends partnership with Kyrie Irving days before signature shoe launch
Irving had been a Nike athlete since the start of his career in 2011, and was…
Endeavour Crew Make Repairs to Hubble
In this Dec. 1993, onboard view from Space Shuttle mission STS-61 shows astronauts Story Musgrave and…
Man Returns Library Book He Needed for Fixing an Old Mercedes 47 Years Overdue with an Apology Letter
47 years ago, a Minnesota man walked into his local library and took out a book…
Gov. Greg Abbott says he will nominate retiring state Sen. Jane Nelson to be secretary of state
Nelson planned to retire from the Senate after 30 years in office. But her nomination will…
Shania Twain announces San Antonio show for fall 2023
SAN ANTONIO – Country music icon Shania Twain is kicking off the second leg of her…
West Side cultural arts organization offers free art workshops
SAN ANTONIO – A cultural arts organization is working with San Antonio’s youth to help tell…
BGC High School Football Playoffs Week 4 Final Scores
Below you will find the final scores for week four of high school football playoffs –…
Where does our water come from? KSAT Explains
SAN ANTONIO – Water may just be the new oil in Texas. As droughts become more…
Gov. Abbott to appoint State Sen. Jane Nelson as next Texas Secretary of State
On Monday, current Secretary of State John Scott announced he will step down at the end…
Watch out for these holiday pet hazards to avoid a not-so-festive vet trip
Some of your favorite holiday foods and decorations could be deadly for your dog or cat.…
Suspect in Club Q shooting charged with 305 counts
Charges against Anderson Lee Aldrich include five counts of first-degree murder and dozens of attempted murder…
Two Channel Island Plants Found Nowhere Else are Off Endangered Species List and Now Flourishing
Two plants that live on California’s Channel Islands and nowhere else on earth have reached recovery…
Governor Abbott To Appoint Senator Nelson As Texas Secretary Of State
Governor Greg Abbott today accepted the resignation of Texas Secretary of State John Scott and announced…
Actress Kirstie Alley remembered by friends, fans in Hollywood
Celebrities took to social media to offer condolences and tributes to ‘Cheers’ actress Kirstie Alley. WASHINGTON…
Suspect arrested for smashing man’s head with cinderblock, stealing his car, records show
SAN ANTONIO – A man was arrested after San Antonio police say he smashed another man’s…
Crime Stoppers offering $5K reward for information in deadly hit-and-run
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads…
The man who shot Lady Gaga’s dog walker gets 21 years in prison
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The man who shot and wounded Lady Gaga’s dog walker while stealing…
Recent murders lead Texas Muslim leaders to call for frank discussions about domestic violence
In May, a Houston man shot and killed his estranged wife, their 4-year-old daughter and his…
Aaron Dean’s murder trial begins with major question: Was police shooting justified?
The prosecution and defense agree on the basic facts. Dean, a former Fort Worth police officer,…
The fight to preserve El Paso’s Castner Range as a national monument
El Paso conservationists are fighting to get a 7,000-acre expanse of high desert wilderness designated a…
COVID-19, flu and RSV overwhelm hospitals just as pandemic surge briefly subsided
Hospitals across the United States are dealing with a combination of illnesses that are once again…
South Texas drag productions company says they’re upping security at shows due to threats
AZUL Entertainment in Portland said on their Facebook page they want to be sure entertainers, staff…
Texas lawmakers ask state agency to delay power market redesign until after 2023 legislative session
Lawmakers questioned whether a PUC proposal to redesign Texas’ electricity market would lead to the building…
Erik Cantu Jr. rehospitalized for complications after being shot by SAPD officer, family says
SAN ANTONIO – The teenager who was shot by a San Antonio police officer in October…
Home destroyed, dogs rescued after fire on East Side
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a…
More than 25 people evacuated after early-morning fire at downtown apartment building, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters say more than 25 people were evacuated following a fire…
Russian airfield hit, day after drone strikes on bases
Ukrainian officials reported a new barrage of Russian missile strikes across the country Monday, as Russia…
Aaron Dead trial live updates: Day 2 in court case surrounding Atatiana Jefferson’s death kicks off Tuesday
After calling Jefferson’s nephew Zion Carr to the stand on opening day, the prosecution continues trying…
True or false: Colorado is a swing state
Last month Sen. Michael Bennet won reelection over his Republican challenger, Joe O'Dea, resisting some of…
What happened when Biden and the Royals came to Boston
Union members in Dorchester held a phone bank Biden could use to show his solidarity with…
Cheney calls Trump ‘enemy of the Constitution’ after he proposes terminating it
A number of other Republicans condemned the message, but most stopped short of criticizing Trump himself.
‘One of the oldest hatreds’: Netanyahu sees new source of antisemitism
"There are many, many blessings of the internet age, but it comes also with a curse.…
Bolton teases presidential run, calls Trump statement on Constitution ‘disqualifying’
The former national security adviser, speaking on NBC's "Meet the Press NOW," said he'd consider running…
Despite promises, Biden’s efforts to secure abortion rights face uphill battle
Since the U.S. Supreme Court decision in June, roughly half the states have some type of…
Missing 13-year-old last seen in west Fort Worth, police say
Police say Israel Ethan Hernandez was last on Santa Monica Drive at 11 p.m. on Wednesday.…
How Austin’s housing crisis has shaped the race for a new mayor
The capital city's mayoral race is something of a test case in how the state's rising…
Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick diverge ahead of the legislative session on property taxes, power grid
The dueling approaches are coming into focus as lawmakers prepare to return to Austin for the…
Parents arrested after six missing children found safe, BCSO says
SAN ANTONIO – UPDATE 12/5/22: A set of parents arrested after an AMBER Alert was issued…
Uvalde CISD board takes no action at special board meeting after hours-long closed-door session
UVALDE, Texas – The Uvalde CISD school board took no action in a specially called meeting…
Kirstie Alley, star of ‘Cheers’ and ‘Wrath of Khan,’ dies at 71
LOS ANGELES — Kirstie Alley, who won an Emmy for her role on “Cheers” and starred…
Hundreds gather in downtown Decatur to pray for Athena Strand’s family
The event was organized by Wise County Judge J.D. Clark, who tearfully addressed the crowd about…
13-year-old victim’s family visits scene of apparent hit-and-run along highway in Fort Worth to plead for public’s help
A TxDOT worker found the teen’s body in a grassy off-ramp area of the I-30 and…
Keke Palmer reveals pregnancy on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Palmer, 29, is expecting her first child with boyfriend Darius Jackson. WASHINGTON — Keke Palmer announced…
How to protect yourself from porch pirates as holidays kick into high gear
Security.org reports 18% of Texans have had a package stolen this year for a median value…
Congressman optimistic bipartisan Afghan Adjustment Act will pass
SAN ANTONIO – U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said the Afghan Adjustment Act pending in Congress, which…
Thomas Jefferson HS alumni can take part in historic reopening through ‘TJ Legacy Walkway’
For all TJ alumnus, you can be a part of this historic reopening by donating a…
‘Cheers’ star Kirstie Alley dies of cancer at age 71
Her family revealed the award-winning actress had “recently” been diagnosed with cancer. WASHINGTON — Kirstie Alley,…
Man dies at hospital after Texas couple tied him up, neglected him for weeks, police say
The man, who police said was diagnosed with mental disabilities, died on Sunday at a hospital.…
Juror dismissed from trial of ex-Border Patrol agent after fainting while autopsy photos are shown
SAN ANTONIO – A juror in the capital murder trial of an ex-Border Patrol agent was…
Dallas community group to host town hall meeting on mpox virus
The FreeLux Project and AIDS Walk South Dallas will provide information and resources on mpox virus.…
Stores with the best and worst return polices
They say it’s the thought that counts, but maybe that’s only really true if you can…
Chicken N Pickle’s ski lodge pop-up bar is back for the holidays
SAN ANTONIO – Chicken N Pickle is inviting people to get in a festive mood at…
Ted Cruz sides with Bernie Sanders to give rail workers more sick days
Cruz split with Sen. John Cornyn in a vote to expand paid sick days for railroad…
Justice Department tried to hide report warning that private border wall in Texas could collapse
The report confirms a ProPublica and Texas Tribune investigation that found the privately built fencing could…
Photos: “We don’t feel safe here.” A transgender teen and their family flee Texas.
Texas policies targeting access to health care for transgender youth forced one family to leave the…
Alex Jones files for bankruptcy after juries award Sandy Hook parents almost $1.5 billion
A handful of the Texas-based conspiracy theorist's companies already filed for bankruptcy. Earlier this year, a…
Losing Republican candidate wants Texas House to void results of his race
Mike May, who lost to Houston state Rep. Jon Rosenthal by 6,000 votes, wants the Texas…
TribCast: How much will Texas spend on tax cuts?
On this week's episode, Matthew speaks with James and Karen about property taxes and Lt. Gov.…
Feds often hand migrants over to state police rather than process immigration claims, complaint says
State police often rely on federal immigration officials to lock up migrants on state trespassing charges,…
Feds arrest Texas man charged with threats to Boston doctor who cares for transgender children
The 38-year-old Hill Country man faces up to five years in prison if convicted.
Hundreds of Texas Methodist churches vote to split from denomination after years of infighting over gay marriage and abortion
Those leaving are frustrated that the church has taken positions they feel are too liberal.
Republican Caucus backs Dade Phelan as Texas House speaker
Republican members of the Texas House endorsed Phelan's bid for reelection in a nonbinding vote on…
A Texas program that backs school districts’ bond debt is about to reach its limit — and it could mean raising taxes
Under the state's Permanent School Fund's Bond Guarantee Program, schools get the best interest rate on…
John Scott, Texas’ top elections official, to step down at end of year
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Scott as secretary of state in October 2021, and he served in…
Houston’s at-large City Council districts deprive Latinos of fair representation, lawsuit alleges
The League of United Latin American Citizens sued the city Monday, asking a federal court to…
Texas lawmakers ask state agency to delay power market redesign until after 2023 legislative session
In a Monday committee hearing, lawmakers questioned whether a Public Utility Commission proposal to redesign Texas'…
Republicans dramatically underperformed
This week: The Briefing, Vol. X, Issue 46 Why did Republicans underperform? Is it enough to…
No, completely closing vents isn’t a reliable way to save money on central heating
Completely closing your vents might damage your HVAC system and raise energy costs, but you could…
Motorcycle ride to Athena Strand’s elementary school raises thousands of dollars for family
The ride raised $8,775, according to organizer Francis Chamberlin. WISE COUNTY, Texas — Hundreds of motorcyclists…