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Month: January 2023
Texas fires men’s basketball coach Chris Beard after arrest, domestic violence charge
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The University of Texas at Austin has fired Chris Beard as its head…
Texas pre-filed bills aimed at changing voting laws
The upcoming Texas legislative session will begin on Jan. 10, and election legislation will be a…
After NFL player Damar Hamlin collapse, Texas student athlete safety back in focus
The state leads the way in student athlete safety rules, but advocates say it isn’t enough…
Surgery Expert Joins School of Veterinary Medicine
Robin Carlson will help students become confident and competent in their surgical skills. Robin Carlson will help…
Woman found with universal mailbox key, stolen mail arrested after leading deputies on a chase on Highway 90
SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a woman Tuesday after she led them…
Conservative group targets migrant cell phone data at NGOs, raising privacy concerns
The Heritage Foundation locked on to the locations of at least 30,000 cell phones at non-government…
Texas Disposal Systems offering Christmas tree recycling to help prevent fires
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The longer Christmas trees stay in our homes, the higher risk they have…
Is immunity debt or immunity theft to blame for children’s respiratory virus spike?
Kids seem to be catching everything and getting sicker as the pandemic enters its third winter,…
Man slashed several times in knife attack near motel downtown, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are searching downtown trying to find a man who attacked…
Mother of Uvalde shooter arrested for allegedly threatening to kill man, Oklahoma City police say
The mother of the Robb Elementary School shooter was arrested in Oklahoma City after she allegedly…
San Antonio residents urged to check National Broadband Map because inaccuracies may affect local funding
Hundreds of millions in federal dollars for broadband expansion throughout Texas, including the Alamo City, could…
Ahead of Biden’s visit to Texas, White House announces new efforts to curb unauthorized immigration.
Immigrant rights groups slammed the plan as ineffective and redundant.Immigrant rights groups slammed the plan as…
Man hospitalized, pair in custody after shooting at South Side bar, San Antonio police say
SAN ANTONIO – One man is in the hospital and two others are in custody after…
Teenager shot after fight breaks out during basketball game at North Side neighborhood court, police say
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are investigating after a teenager was shot at a North…
Late-night garage fire damages East Side home; residents unharmed, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – Several people are without a place to stay after a fire damaged their…
TABC launches investigation into bar accused of overserving Councilman Clayton Perry before crash
SAN ANTONIO – A bar accused of serving San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry 14 alcoholic beverages…
Alpacas and Llamas in Cornwall Enjoy Festive Feast of Christmas Trees After Unique Recycling Appeal by Owner
After our own Christmas dinners had long been finished, some British llamas and alpacas finally got…
New Austin mayor and council members to take office Friday
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The recently elected Austin mayor and five members of the City Council will…
O. Henry Museum reopens to visitors
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A museum honoring the life and works of a legendary short story writer…
How prepared is UT to respond to emergencies when their Longhorns take the field?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — With every hit on the football field, you expect—and hope—athletes get back up.…
‘We lost everything’: Victims of Round Rock apartment fire supported by community
ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — A fire at the Terrastone Travesia apartments dealt uncertainty to the…
Free weekly wellness classes returning to Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
SAN ANTONIO – The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts is bringing back its free wellness…
Minnesota developer to build affordable apartment complex in Boerne
SAN ANTONIO – Roers Companies, a Minnesota multifamily housing developer with several projects in Texas, is…
2 injured in vehicle-tree crash in west Travis Co.
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Two people were taken to the hospital after a vehicle crashed…
Middle school teacher arrested for sending explicit messages to student, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A middle school teacher was arrested Thursday after he was caught sending explicit…
Texas has a $30B surplus. What should lawmakers prioritize?
SAN ANTONIO – Texas lawmakers will have an estimated $30 billion in surplus on the budget.…
Behind the Kitchen Door: Rodent infestations result in temporary closures of 2 restaurants
SAN ANTONIO – The health department recently suspended the licenses of two restaurants due to rodent…
Will Chris Beard’s firing impact local recruitment? Westlake coach weighs in
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The University of Texas at Austin fired Chris Beard as its head men’s…
House’s most conservative Democrat won’t help GOP elect speaker
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D, Laredo), the most conservative Democrat in Congress, says he isn’t going to…
BEST OF 2022: Uvalde football, Manu Ginobili, San Antonio FC headline San Antonio’s Top 12 sports stories of the year
SAN ANTONIO – 2022 was filled with special moments that San Antonio sports fans will remember…
Texas family planning clinics require parental consent for birth control following court ruling
The Title X program has long provided free, confidential contraception to anyone, regardless of age, income…
Lubbock-Cooper ISD passed a resolution denouncing racist bullying in schools. Parents say it’s a publicity stunt.
Students reported enduring racial slurs, the sounds of whips cracking and monkey noises as they walked…
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Biden administration over enforcement of “public charge” law for immigrants
Paxton has sued the Biden administration a dozen times over its immigration policies. Most of those…
Guadalupe County Fire Rescue is now a full-time department
Citizens in Guadalupe County now have full-time fire protection and emergency services from the county’s fire…
San Antonio nightlife, business community mourns death of influential St. Mary’s bar owner
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio nightlife and live music community is mourning the loss of…
President Biden praises work by humanitarian groups on the border
DEL RIO, Texas – Only in existence since 2019, the Val Verde Humanitarian Border Coalition reports…
Robots, AI, quirky tech products debut at Consumer Electronics Show
Innovation, some of it pretty quirky, is on full display at the Consumer Electronics Show in…
Footage shows Edgewood ISD police officer putting knee on neck of teen
SAN ANTONIO – Cell phone camera footage shows an Edgewood Independent School District Police Department officer…
As Damar Hamlin shows ‘substantial improvement,’ Buffalo Bills will play Sunday
Updated January 5, 2023 at 6:19 PM ET Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who suffered…
Gov. Abbott wants more penalties for ankle monitor violations
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Governor Greg Abbott wants to see reform around ankle monitor violations in the…
Home sellers are giving more concessions to buyers — but not in Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A record share of home sellers nationwide are giving concessions to buyers according…
The Uncounted: People of Color Are Dying at Much Higher Rates Than COVID Data Suggest
This investigation was conducted by the Documenting COVID-19 Project at Columbia University’s Brown Institute for Media…
RGV Punk Rocker Makes It Big on the Silver Screen
When Raul Castillo saw Elegance Bratton’s name on the script for The Inspection, it sent him…
San Antonio Zoo will hold a ‘Meet Your Next Ex’ Valentine’s event
SAN ANTONIO – Get ready to mingle with singles in the Alamo City next month. The…
SAPD: Man arrested after sending explicit online messages to underage girl
SAN ANTONIO – A man accused of sending explicit messages online to a 15-year-old girl and…
UT fires basketball coach Chris Beard amid domestic violence charge
UT Austin has fired head basketball coach Chris Beard nearly a month after he was arrested…
100+ properties along I-35 are being displaced. What happens next?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Transportation released its draft environmental impact statement in late…
READ: Chris Beard’s lawyer releases statement after UT fires head coach
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Longhorns head basketball coach Chris Beard released a statement through his attorney…
Council Member Kelly and Linda Guerrero – defeated District 9 candidate – file criminal complaint against Mayor Adler
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Council Member Mackenzie Kelly and Linda Guerrero – defeated City Council District 9…
Texas Republicans urge Chip Roy and other McCarthy opponents to let Congress get to work
Texans poised to assume committee leadership are growing frustrated by Republicans blocking Kevin McCarthy’s election for…
From Loss to Learning
Kirk Balderas took one of life’s hardest setbacks and let it fuel his curiosity as an…
Last Dance with Ann Richards: Best Texas Books of 2022
After two years of pandemic panic and interruptions, Texas book festivals were back in full swing—the…
A Video Game Christmas with Mythic Quest
David Hornsby loved playing video games as kid. “From the Atari 2600 to the Super Nintendo,…
Trump Christmas message: ‘The USA is dying from within!!!’
Former President Donald Trump on Sunday offered a holiday tirade on his Truth Social platform that…
Pennsylvania politics are heated. It soon could be utter chaos.
PHILADELPHIA — Democrats in Pennsylvania won the majority of seats in the state House this fall,…
Politicians react to Supreme Court’s decision to extend Title 42
Politicians react to Supreme Court’s decision to extend Title 42 lead image Politicians react to Supreme…
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills…
Matt Wuerker’s Best of 2022
As a cartoonist, I try my best to create cartoons that measure up to the old…
‘Florida is where woke goes to die’: DeSantis celebrates second term
‘Florida is where woke goes to die’: DeSantis celebrates second term lead image ‘Florida is where…
State legislatures are coming back. These are the lawmakers to follow.
A Gen Z Florida Republican. A Virginia OB/GYN opposed to abortion. An Arizona progressive who defeated…
Adams slams Dem Colorado governor for busing migrants
Adams slams Dem Colorado governor for busing migrants lead image Adams slams Dem Colorado governor for…
January 2023
Political cartoons from the desk of Matt Wuerker. Political cartoons from the desk of Matt Wuerker.
First Lady Abbott Announces GRACE’s Third Annual Week Of Prayer To End Human Trafficking
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that the Governor's Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative will…
Sponsored Content: 5 Benefits of Cloud-Based Calendar Software for Lawyers
As we approach the new year, it’s time to start thinking about the changes we will…
Scams continue to target Texas attorneys
Update 12/9/22: We received a report of more scams. An attorney was targeted by three scams.…
Sponsored Content: 2022 Year-End Accounting Checklist for Law Firms
At the end of this busy year, your law firm should be looking forward to some…
TYLA Director Spotlight: Tyler Granger
Editor’s Note: In this blog series, we are getting to know the members of the Texas…
Talmage Boston receives State Bar of Texas Litigation Section’s Luke Soules Award
Talmage Boston The State Bar of Texas Litigation Section announced Dallas attorney Talmage Boston as the…
Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program hosts free legal clinics in January
The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, an initiative of the Dallas Bar Association, Legal Aid of NorthWest…
TYLA Director Spotlight: Ashley Hymel
Editor’s Note: In this blog series, we are getting to know the members of the Texas…
Fifth Circuit adopts rule change
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit adopted a change to its rules in…
State Bar of Texas Executive Committee to meet January 10
The State Bar of Texas Executive Committee will meet at 10 a.m. CST on January 10.…
Texas Bar Foundation funds clearer language for court forms
A $10,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation will help Texas Appleseed develop a plain language…
Students Participate in Winter 2022 Commencement
Texas Tech will hold its winter commencement ceremonies Dec. 16-17 at United Supermarkets Arena. Texas Tech will…
Texas Tech’s Innovative Doctorate in One Health Sciences Gets Final Approval
The newly developed doctoral program will enable students to engage, train and collaborate in One Health…
Mailbag: A Horse’s A**
Loveable old Will Rogers and Soapsuds take center stage in a special edition of the Mailbag. Loveable…
Rawls College Professor Warns Against Unregulated Financial Technology
Mike Mauldin believes fintech, crypto, non-banks and other unregulated entities represent substantial risk to society and…
Compare Student Credit Cards
WALLET HUB – WalletHub makes student credit card comparison easy. WALLET HUB – WalletHub makes student credit…
2022: A Year in Review
Looking back on iconic and historic moments for Red Raiders this year. Looking back on iconic and…
Joining Forces
The Texas Tech University System helped build a capstone course and has plans for more. The Texas…
Texas Tech to Raise Mast on Full-Scale Operational Oilwell Drilling Rig
The first full-scale fully operational oil rig on a university campus will have its mast raised…
Texas Tech’s Ardon-Dryer Receives National Science Foundation Grant
The NSF grant will fund a three-year project to create a comprehensive database for dust storms…
Alex Gonzales Jr. case: Wrongful death lawsuits filed against 2 APD officers, City of Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) – The family and girlfriend of Alex Gonzales Jr., a man who died after…
Damar Hamlin awake at hospital, showing “remarkable improvement”
CINCINNATI (WIVB) — According to doctors at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Bills safety Damar…
Amber Alert discontinued for 17-year-old from north Texas
CELINA, Texas (KXAN) — An Amber Alert that was issued in the morning hours of Thursday…
Victim identified in North Lamar homicide, APD continues investigating
The incident was first reported as a shooting, but police said the call came in as…
UT fires head basketball coach Chris Beard after domestic violence arrest
Beard was hired by UT in 2021. The university paid $4 million to buy out his…
La Vernia HS students will showcase 15 projects at San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
La Vernia High School students are getting ready to showcase their projects at the agricultural mechanics…
Video of grass fire at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery goes viral on TikTok
SAN ANTONIO – A video that shows a grass fire at the Fort Sam Houston National…
Fire Marshal, firefighters, EMS respond to dozens of fireworks-related incidents during New Year’s celebrations in Bexar County
SAN ANTONIO – Nearly 3,000 fireworks-related calls were made in Bexar County during New Year’s Eve…
UT Austin fires basketball coach Chris Beard amid felony domestic violence charge
Texas fired basketball coach Chris Beard on Thursday while he faces a felony domestic family violence…
County fire marshal reports fireworks caused injuries and damage on New Year’s Eve
The Bexar County Fire Marshal issued a report on Thursday detailing injuries, damage, and citations related…
Amazon layoffs to hit more than 18,000 workers
For business software maker Salesforce, the layoffs make up 10% of its workforce. SEATTLE — E-commerce…
‘One of the worst days of my life’ Travelers share stories of heartbreak, missed memories and frustration over Southwest cancellations
Many travelers told WFAA they’re disappointed they weren’t given accurate or truthful information. DALLAS — With…
‘A little bit of light pushes away a lot of darkness’: Larger-than-life menorah shines in Dallas’ night sky
The spotlights are set up at the Jewish Community Center in Dallas. Each night of Hanukkah,…
WATCH LIVE: McCarthy’s bid for House speaker fails again for 3rd day
McCarthy is under growing pressure from restless Republicans to find the votes he needs or step…
‘Stay where you are and apply legally’: Biden toughens border policy
The rule changes will stand even if the Supreme Court ends the Trump-era public health law…
Governor Abbott Appoints Allen To Criminal District Court No. 3 – Tarrant County
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Douglas A. Allen to the Criminal District Court No. 3 in…
Prescribed burn at Cibolo Preserve in Kendall County successfully clears 20 acres on Thursday
BOERNE, Texas – The Cibolo Preserve in Kendall County will conduct a prescribed burn on Thursday.…
A stubborn La Ni?a and manmade warming are behind recent wild weather, scientists say
In a world getting used to extreme weather, 2023 is starting out more bonkers than ever…
Damar Hamlin is awake and shows ‘substantial improvement,’ physicians say
Updated January 5, 2023 at 2:39 PM ET Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who suffered a…
Mercedes recalls nearly 324K vehicles due to engine stalling
The recall covers a range of models from the 2012 to 2020 model years. DETROIT —…
Putin orders weekend truce in Ukraine; Kyiv won’t take part
The Russian Orthodox Church, which uses the ancient Julian calendar, celebrates Christmas on Jan. 7. KYIV,…
Governor Abbott Appoints Tate To Trinity River Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Fred Tate to the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors for…
Ahead of El Paso visit, Biden says U.S. will allow 30,000 migrants from four countries to enter monthly
Migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela will be allowed entry and given work permits. The…
19-year-old arrested in shootout that killed teen on Northeast Side street, records show
SAN ANTONIO – A teenager has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of another…
Man arrested after head-on crash left driver with broken bones, internal bleeding, records show
SAN ANTONIO – A man was arrested after he crashed head-on into a sedan while driving…
LCRA offering grants of up to $50,000 for community projects
LCRA offering grants of up to $50,000 for community projects Applications for Community Development Partnership Program…
Bed Bath & Beyond warns that it may go bankrupt
The home-goods giant Bed Bath & Beyond says it’s running out of money and may need…
What to expect from a GOP-controlled House
(C) 2023 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Government/Politics House…
WATCH LIVE: Doctors give update on Damar Hamlin’s condition
The 24-year-old collapsed and went into cardiac arrest Monday night during a game against Cincinnati. CINCINNATI…
Amber Alert canceled for missing girl missing out of Celina, Texas
Police say 17-year-old Alexis Vidler was last seen Monday evening on Tapadero Drive. CELINA, Texas —…
A stunning sight in the South Texas sky, but what exactly are they? The science behind crepuscular rays ?
South Texas is home to beautiful sunrises and sunsets, a few of which may come with…
Comet not seen since the ice age will be visible in January, NASA says
A comet that hasn’t been seen since the ice age will be visible in the northern…
West Side motel where police shot, wounded man has been site of other incidents
SAN ANTONIO – A West Side motel where San Antonio police shot and wounded a man…