As cities on the Texas-Mexico border continue preparing for a possible influx of migrants and Title…
Day: December 20, 2022
Zelenskyy expected to visit Washington on Wednesday
The trip would come days after Congress, in the early hours of Tuesday morning, unveiled a…
There isn’t a widespread shortage of children’s Tylenol, but demand is up
High demand is causing children’s Tylenol to fly off the shelves this cold and flu season.…
US asks court to end asylum limits, with a short delay
The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court to end Title 42 asylum restrictions, but asked…
Reaction from officials, organizations on sentencing of Aaron Dean: ‘Are we supposed to celebrate…’
“I am disappointed… This verdict is the bare minimum,” Fort Worth councilmember Chris Nettles said. FORT…
Saying ‘Farewell’ to InSight Mars Lander
The lander's journey of discovery into the interior structure and composition of Mars has come to…
UTSA wide receiver suspended following rollover crash near campus; police say he was ‘suspected of DWI’
SAN ANTONIO – The University of Texas at San Antonio’s athletics program has suspended football standout…
Police find AK-47, loaded magazines, rope, zip-ties in man’s car after he stared down a law office in Seguin
SEGUIN, Texas – A Luling man was booked into Guadalupe County Jail on Thursday on multiple…
Dallas County officials announce 2 deaths related to Mpox
The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed two men died related to Mpox in November and…
Ex-Fort Worth cop sentenced to nearly 12 years for manslaughter of Atatiana Jefferson
A jury found Aaron Dean guilty of manslaughter last week for the fatal shooting of Jefferson,…
Federal report identifies cause of 2019 Port Neches chemical plant explosion
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board found that TPC Group LLC failed to identify problem areas where…
Cibolo police warn of dangerous ‘Door Kick Challenge’ trending on Tik Tok
The Cibolo Police Department issued a warning concerning a current Tik Tok trend called the “Door…
La Panader?a tops Yelp’s list of best spots to get hot chocolate in Texas
San Antonio’s La Panader?a made Yelp’s Top 25 Best Places to Get Hot Chocolate list. This…
How to protect your pipes during the upcoming freeze in San Antonio
With freezing temperatures nearing, the San Antonio Water System is urging customers to prepare their homes…
Cowboy Breakfast canceled this year but plans to return in 2024
Organizers say the 45th Annual Cowboy Breakfast that traditionally kicks off the San Antonio Stock Show…
Why Americans are spending less time with friends — and what to do about it
Sign up for the On Point newsletter here. A full work week. Hours on housework,…
The weird, wild and wonderful stories you might have missed this year
There’s always room for a little more good news. As we look back on 2022,…
Uvalde learns auditor breached school; analysis shows delays in medical response to shooting
A safety report presented at the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District board meeting on Monday evening…
Jury sentences Aaron Dean to nearly 12 years in prison for fatal shooting of Atatiana Jefferson
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USPS plans to go all-electric for its delivery fleet
The post office said it is spending nearly $10 billion to electrify its aging fleet of…
Sonya Eddy dies at 55, Octavia Spencer says
Eddy was most known for her role as head nurse Epiphany Johnson on the long-running soap,…
Yes, the Saudi government owns the largest oil refinery in the U.S.
Saudi Arabia-owned Aramco acquired full ownership of the largest U.S. oil refinery in 2017. The national…
NASA Awards Launch Services Contract for Sentinel-6B Mission
NASA has selected Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) of Hawthorne, California, to provide launch services for the…
Governor Abbott Appoints Miskel To Fifth Court Of Appeals
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Emily Miskel to the Fifth Court of Appeals, Place 13, for…
On the day of the Uvalde shooting, her school bus became a makeshift ambulance
Sylvia Uriegas transported children who were wounded inside Robb Elementary School to the hospital. The terror…
Goodnight, sweet spacecraft: NASA’s InSight lander may have just signed off from Mars
The end has long been in sight for InSight, the NASA lander that’s been stationed on…
For ‘time cells’ in the brain, what matters is what happens in the moment
Time is woven into our personal memories. Recall a childhood fall from a bike and the…
The Postal Service pledges to move to an all-electric delivery fleet
WASHINGTON — In a major boost for President Joe Biden’s pledge to eliminate gas-powered vehicles from…
NASA lander that caught Martian dust devil audio goes silent
RIP, little buddy. You did good work. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla — It could be the end…
Death of Atatiana Jefferson: Jury reaches verdict in Aaron Dean sentencing
The former Fort Worth police officer faces two to 20 years in prison. TARRANT COUNTY, Texas…
Death of Atatiana Jefferson: Former officer Aaron Dean sentenced to 11 years, 10 months, 12 days following manslaughter conviction
Dean opted to have sentencing come from the jury, instead of Judge George Gallagher. FORT WORTH,…
Governor Abbott Demands Federal Border Action Ahead Of Polar Vortex
Governor Greg Abbott today demanded President Joe Biden immediately deploy federal assets to address the dire…
SAAACAM celebrates Kwanzaa and hosts free workshop
SAN ANTONIO – The holiday season is here and the San Antonio community is coming together…
Biden administration must respond today to Supreme Court extension of Title 42
The U.S. Supreme Court halted the expiration of a controversial public health policy yesterday that allowed…
Airlines issue travel waivers ahead of arctic blast
Airlines are bracing for the potential impact that the arctic blast will have on travelers heading…
‘Alien’ Minerals Never Found on Earth Share Their Traumatic Origin Story
In 2019, prospectors found a meteorite in Somalia while looking for opal which has now revealed…
Arctic cold front could affect VIA service
SAN ANTONIO – Arctic, bitterly cold air could impact VIA Metropolitan Transit service this week. VIA…
Police searching for man who pistol-whipped ex, forced her to withdraw cash from ATM
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – San Antonio police are searching for a man who they say broke…
FRIGID FORECAST: Prepare for a hard freeze in South Central Texas ahead of Christmas weekend
Arctic, bitterly cold air will spill across Texas the Thursday (12/22) before Christmas weekend. This will…
Young People Help Restore Historic Arch and Local Pride in East London
In a gangland part of London, youth are being recruited into the revitalization of historic stone…
Watch a Jan. 9 Texas Tribune conversation with Comptroller Glenn Hegar
Hegar will discuss the state's biennial revenue estimate, how the state is enjoying a surplus amid…
Governor Abbott Appoints McFarland To State Board For Educator Certification
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael D. McFarland, Ed.D. to the State Board for Educator Certification…
Man arrested after hitting, killing person with vehicle and evading Blanco County deputies, authorities say
SAN ANTONIO – Updated on Dec. 20: Mark Skladany was transferred to the Blanco County Jail…
Cowboy Breakfast canceled for 2023, will return in 2024
SAN ANTONIO – The 45th annual Cowboy Breakfast tentatively scheduled for Jan. 27, 2023, has been…
State office may not challenge broadband maps, risking hundreds of millions of federal funds for Texas
Get TPR’s best stories of the day and a jump start to the weekend with the…
Inmate found after being reported missing in Beaumont area
Zachary Myrick is approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 162 pounds. He was last…
Man dies in hospital after being stabbed, Dallas police say
Police identified the victim as Marktwon Daniell Hicks, saying he was found suffering from a stab…
From Messi to Morocco: 5 Good News Stories From a Memorable World Cup
From Messi’s twilight triumph to bountiful showings of hospitality by the Qatari people, there was plenty…
Man broke into ex-girlfriend’s apartment on North Side, forced her to withdraw money from ATM
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are searching for a man who broke into his ex-girlfriend’s…
Data plays a bigger role in warfare, and the military is building a new center to analyze it
The soon-to-be western home of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency towers over north St. Louis. The…
Gov. Abbott orders investigation into parole cases regarding two Dallas-area murder suspects
Two of the Dallas murders mentioned in Abbott’s letter happened within two weeks of each other.…
Is heating your house burning a hole in your wallet? 5 ways to lower your utility bill
ORLANDO, FL (Ivanhoe Newswire) – It’s cold outside, but inflation is burning up utility bills. Heating…
Congress unveils $1.7 trillion defense bill to avoid government shutdown
The bill, which runs for 4,155 pages, includes about $772.5 billion for non-defense discretionary programs and…
These Flabby Gel Robots Could Deliver Life-Saving Drugs by Inching Along Using Changes in Temperature
A “soft robot” can move its way through the human body solely by the changing of…
Top court moments and trials in 2022 in Bexar County
SAN ANTONIO – The year got off to a slow start as the pandemic forced the…
7 warming centers will be open in San Antonio area during freezing weather
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio and Bexar County officials will open seven warming centers for people…
What happened to the search for Lina Khil? Community members want to know
San Antonio – San Antonio police continue searching for Lina Khil, a toddler seen nearly a…
Can Trump still run for president in 2024? Texas political analyst answers
If convicted of “insurrection,” political analyst Bill Chriss said that would disqualify former President Donald Trump…
Florida 12-year-old killed after accidentally shooting self with loaded gun found at friend’s home, police say
The child was taken to a hospital in Tampa following the shooting. LAKELAND, Fla. — A…
Exit polls show why the voters effectively shrugged
This week: The Briefing, Vol. X, Issue 47 Outlook Republicans have clinched the U.S. House and…
Georgia runoff could determine the Senate majority in 2024
This week: The Briefing, Vol. X, Issue 48 Speaker’s race: The big story on Capitol Hill…
DeSantis holds early lead over Trump among GOP primary voters
The rivalry between Trump and DeSantis has been building in recent months as the former president…
Uvalde CISD delivers end-of-year safety, security report at final board meeting of 2022
UVALDE, Texas – In the final Uvalde CISD school board meeting of 2022, safety and security…
USPS workers see exponential increase of packages during holiday season
SAN ANTONIO – The United States Postal Services’ packaging and processing centers are shipping out 310,000…
Former North Texas rabbi who was taken hostage at synagogue speaks at White House Hanukkah event
Charlie Cytron-Walker, who is now a rabbi in North Carolina, spoke about the growing issue of…
A North Texas hospital waited hours to address a spinal emergency. It led to a woman’s paralysis and a $10.1 million court win for her
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Flower Mound was found responsible by a jury for “willful and…
Interim Uvalde CISD police chief focused on rebuilding department
UVALDE – The Uvalde CISD police department is under new leadership after Joshua Gutierrez was approved…
Governor Abbott Lights Shamash At Menorah Lighting Ceremony In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Hanukkah with leaders of the Jewish community at the State Capitol…
Texas secretary of state releases 2020 election audit, highlights procedural issues in Dallas County
The Texas Secretary of State office ordered a full forensic audit of the election for Collin,…
Grapevine’s beloved ‘Waffle Way’ reopens one week after suffering tornado damage
There is painted plywood where windows used to be, and the shop’s awning is still on…
Texas elections secure despite COVID-related “irregularities” in 2020, audit finds
Four Texas counties were evaluated in a 359-page audit released by Secretary of State John Scott…
San Antonio nonprofit still bracing for surge of migrants with Title 42 in flux
SAN ANTONIO – Thousands of migrants are at the border looking to cross into the United…
San Antonio community, nonprofit bring holiday cheer to families battling cancer
SAN ANTONIO – Thanks to the San Antonio community, dozens of local families who have loved…
Santa’s helpers spread Christmas cheer during Salvation Army’s Angel Tree event
SAN ANTONIO – With less than a week left until Christmas, Santa’s sleigh is undoubtedly getting…
3 immediate steps to protect yourself after falling victim to a scam
If you suspect you shared information with a scammer or notice fraudulent charges on an account,…
Three injured after Corvette goes into crowd at Cars and Coffee Southlake event
Police say three teens suffered injuries after the incident last Saturday morning. TROPHY CLUB, Texas —…
No, Congress can’t charge people with crimes
Congress can conduct investigations, but whether to actually prosecute is up to the Department of Justice.…
Last-minute preps to do on your house before freezing temps arrive later this week
SAN ANTONIO – Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing this week in San Antonio and…
Recall roundup: Texas oysters linked to 211 illnesses
SAN ANTONIO – Raw Texas oysters harvested from a portion of Galveston Bay are now linked…
Elementary school student wins regional holiday card contest
A fourth-grade student in the North East Independent School District is the winner of 2022 Education…
Ice house hosts annual tradition: ‘Festivus: for the rest of us!’
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GOP lawmakers accuse investment firms of breaking a law that prohibits divesting from oil and gas
At a senate committee hearing in Marshall, Texas Republican lawmakers accused investment firms of pulling back…
Texas GOP lawmaker hires Christian nationalist who called for drag show attendees to be executed
State Rep. Tony Tinderholt, R-Arlington, hired Jake Neidert, 22, last month as his office's legislative director…
Did party politics cost a Texas city manager and attorney their jobs?
City councils are typically nonpartisan. Odessa residents are wondering if that's still the case after the…
TribCast: Texas’ persistent problem with maternal mortality
On this week's TribCast, Matthew speaks with Eleanor about a long-awaited state report on maternal mortality…
More Texans give away campaign donations from Sam Bankman-Fried and other FTX affiliates
Earlier this month, The Texas Tribune reported that Beto O'Rourke had given back a $1 million…
Why are pregnancy and childbirth killing so many Black women in Texas?
A decade ago, Black women in Texas were twice as likely as white women to die…
Anticipating a surge in border crossings amid cold temperatures, El Paso declares a state of emergency
With Title 42 ending Wednesday, El Paso officials expect the number of migrants crossing the border…
To ease looming West Texas water shortage, oil companies have begun recycling fracking wastewater
Oil and gas companies are increasingly reusing "produced water" as West Texas aquifers are being depleted…
Ahead of legislative session, voters say state government mostly ignores the most important issues facing Texans
The survey asked voters how they think corporations are handling six social issues. More than any…
Oyster harvesters hit hard as Texas closes reefs for conservation and public health
Oyster harvesters on the Texas coast are facing twin threats to their way of life: The…
Texas power grid expected to withstand extreme cold this week
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas expects sufficient electricity generation as much of the state will…
U.S. Supreme Court allows rapid removal of migrants to continue as legal challenge plays out
Title 42, an emergency health order invoked at the start of the pandemic, allows immigration agents…
Texans routed by Dolphins in Miami
Houston (1-9-1) managed just 32 yards through its first 25 plays with Kyle Allen starting at…
Nearly a dozen Deshaun Watson accusers expected to attend Texans vs Browns game at NRG
Some are still angry. Others are defiant. Makes me proud they want to stand up and…
‘I have so much love for the city’ Deshaun Watson talks about starting Sunday against the Texans
Watson will start for the first time as a member of the Cleveland Browns Sunday in…
Browns top Texans, 27-14, in Deshaun Watson’s return to Houston
It was Deshaun Watson's first time to play in a regular season game for the Browns.
‘That Browns fan is my pops’ Cleveland player’s father takes tumble to get football at NRG
KHOU 11's Jason Bristol tweeted video, showing the father of Browns' linebacker Tony Fields II taking…
Cowboys score late to edge upset-minded Texans, 27-23
Houston had the lead late into the fourth quarter against their in-state rival.
Texans’ rookies RB Dameon Pierce and CB Derek Stingley Jr. out for the year after injuries
With Pierce out, the Texans will look to veteran Rex Burkhead and Dare Ogunbowale to fill…
Texans fall to Chiefs in OT
Texans quarterback Davis Mills fumbled on a scramble on Houston’s first play in overtime. The Chiefs…
Athena Strand’s mom would tell her daughter’s killer ‘he is nothing, and she is everything’ if given the chance
In her first TV interview, Maitlyn Gandy reacts to the confession of her daughter’s accused killer…
Cowboys, MNF and family: We covered it all in our 1-on-1 with Troy Aikman
Joe Trahan and Troy Aikman discussed it all in a sit-down conversation touching on the Dallas…
DNA test brings together father and son and creates an extended family willing to help bring a veteran home
A Korean War veteran living alone in a shack now has a family and a new…
Special report: ‘Dirty Deeds’ investigation reveals how house thieves exploit system failures
Chapter 1 ‘Literally impossible’ to stop fraud Chapter 2…