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Westside panel recommends $6.6 million for Market Square enhancements
SAN ANTONIO – The Westside Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) board voted Dec. 6 to allocate…
Report: Granbury ISD administrator took more flights with family than he did with students on district’s private plane
Following WFAA’s report on assistant superintendent Jimmy Dawson use of the district’s plane, Granbury ISD requested…
Keller ISD trustees approve policy that will allow teachers, staff to carry guns on school campuses
Keller ISD approved a policy that will implement the state’s “guardian program” on school campuses, allowing…
Frightening Relative of T-Rex is Discovered –And Might be ‘Missing Link’ in Tyrannosaur Evolution
An evolutionary “missing link” species was just discovered, and it was a very big and scary…
These Guys Make Edible Cement From Food Waste – And You Can Literally Add it to Your Gingerbread House
A pair of Japanese researchers have launched a startup that turns food waste into cement with…
SAPD says social media posts about serial killer on the loose have ‘no factual basis’
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Police Department is dispelling rumors of a serial killer on…
Rain complicates explosion investigation on far Southeast Side
SAN ANTONIO – Rain has complicated an investigation into an explosion that killed four people on…
Death toll rises to 4 in major explosion on far Southeast Side, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Fire Department has confirmed four fatalities in the explosion on the…
SAPD, Crime Stoppers seek information in 2020 murder of Army veteran
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are asking the public for assistance in…
Woman displaced, temporarily homeless after explosion on Southeast Side
SAN ANTONIO – A woman is left with nowhere to go more than 72 hours after…
Single-engine plane crashes in Carrollton, two people on board transported to hospital
Law enforcement says both people are in stable condition. Police are asking people to avoid the…
Little Girl Gets Approval for State License to Own a Living Unicorn (If She Can Find One)
California just granted the first ever state license for Unicorn Husbandry, provided the young applicant can…
Community leaders react to Aaron Dean’s murder trial as the former officer takes the stand
Leaders agree the outcome of the Dean trial is a decision left up to a jury…
Tuberculosis testing underway at Brandeis, Clark High Schools
SAN ANTONIO – Letters to parents at several Northside ISD schools last week warned that one…
BCSO deputies recall moments K-9 Chucky was killed during trial
SAN ANTONIO – Multiple Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputies took the stand on Monday to testify…
No active shooter policy for the Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office
UVALDE, Texas – There was a heated Uvalde County Commissioners Court meeting Monday as an independent…
Second person arrested in Fort Worth shooting death of Dallas man after ‘minor crash’
According to Fort Worth police, Chin “Jin” Shin was shot and killed after a “minor accident”…
UT Basketball Coach Chris Beard released from jail after domestic violence arrest
Beard is accused of strangling a woman at a Tarrytown residence. He has since been released…
1 person killed in shooting outside of Arlington restaurant, police say
Police said no arrests have been made and an investigation was ongoing. ARLINGTON, Texas — One…
You can’t always trust ‘non-toxic’ claims on cookware, tests show
If you’re shopping for nonstick pans, you might notice labels saying the pans are non-toxic and…
Body of man found in ditch in southwest Bexar County
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man’s body was discovered in a ditch…
Congress eyes one week of funding to avoid gov’t shutdown
A vote to fund the government for one week gives negotiators more time, and pushes back…
City staff help to make the holiday season special for grandparents in Dallas
The 18th Annual Adopt-A-Grandparent Holiday Event is quickly approaching. Organizers say they could use a few…
‘The gun was pointed directly at me’: Aaron Dean takes the stand on day 4 of murder trial
“This jury needs to hear from me and hear the truth,” said Dean. TARRANT COUNTY, Texas…
Governor Abbott Appoints Stepney To Texas Water Development Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed L'Oreal Stepney, P.E. to the Texas Water Development Board, effective January…
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources For Statewide Severe Weather Threats
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency…
UT head men’s basketball coach Chris Beard arrested for choking woman, Austin police say
The University of Texas head men’s basketball coach Chris Beard was arrested on Monday morning on…
Four dead after explosion in southeast San Antonio, officials say; cause remains unknown
Police said they received multiple calls about an explosion Friday night. A fourth victim was found…
Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office had no active shooter policy at time of school massacre, review shows
UCSO is one of several agencies coming under scrutiny for its actions on May 24 when…
No, the AI art app Lensa is not owned by the Chinese company Tencent
An AI art app faced increased scrutiny after it became popular online. The company behind Lensa…
Twitter relaunching subscriber service after debacle
Twitter’s blue check mark was originally given to companies, celebrities, government entities and journalists verified by…
After disappointing midterms, Texas GOP votes unanimously for a new national leader
Ronna McDaniel has kept the RNC aligned with former President Donald Trump, who some Republicans have…
Weather delays probe into local construction company explosion that killed four
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WFAA’s Santa’s Helpers 2022
WFAA’s Santa’s Helpers is celebrating its 53rd year of collecting holiday toys for children throughout the…
CVS, Walgreens finalize $10B in settlements over opioids
Under the separate deals, states have until the end of the year to agree to drop…
US Army soldier from San Antonio dies in pedestrian accident in Fort Bragg
SAN ANTONIO – A U.S. Army soldier from San Antonio who was stationed at Fort Bragg…
Father at center of San Antonio AMBER Alert arrested again, this time in connection to felony child abuse case
SAN ANTONIO – A father at the center of an ongoing battle with Child Protective Services…
Elon Musk relaunches Twitter Blue, the subscription that includes checkmarks
Updated December 12, 2022 at 3:11 PM ET Twitter relaunched its Twitter Blue subscription service on…
Some Taylor Swift fans getting a 2nd chance to buy tickets
Ticketmaster said it had been “asked by Taylor’s team” to create an additional opportunity for select…
Nonprofit holding coat drive in hopes of helping students stay warm this winter
SAN ANTONIO – The holiday season is just around the corner and it is the also…
Denton police looking for missing service dog last seen Sunday night
Police said Violet the German Shepherd was last seen on Colorado Boulevard. DENTON, Texas — Police…
Why Texas is unlikely to let voters decide on abortion access
A Texas Democrat is proposing a constitutional amendment stopping future abortion restrictions. Voters would have to…
More than 1,500 migrants wade across the Rio Grande into El Paso in one day
Over the weekend, U.S. immigration officials processed and released more than 1,700 migrants into El Paso,…
Esthetics institute opens on South Side of San Antonio
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Elon Musk set to relaunch Twitter Blue with higher price for iPhone users
Updated December 12, 2022 at 12:22 PM ET Twitter has said it will relaunch a service…
Report: 40% of TV immigrant characters are tied to crime — that’s too much and a misrepresentation
Whether immigrant characters appear on screen and how they’re portrayed can shape viewers’ perceptions of immigrants.…
Soccer journalist Grant Wahl’s body returned to US
Tributes to Wahl have poured in since his death last week while covering the World Cup…
Mississippi State’s Mike Leach listed in critical condition
Messages of concern and support for Leach poured over social media Sunday from former players, and…
Man fatally struck by several vehicles while crossing I-20 in Duncanville, police say
Police said the man matched the description of a suspect that was seen on camera stealing…
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for five-year mandatory sentence for human smugglers
Abbott is making his pitch ahead of the upcoming legislative session.
USAA leaving downtown office space by the end of 2022
SAN ANTONIO – Local insurance and financial services giant USAA announced that the company will be…
Randy Rogers to donate over $75K to the Domestic Violence Crisis Center of Comal County
Well-known country singer Randy Rogers is donating more than $75K to the Crisis Center of Comal…
Help UT Health San Antonio name its new Medical Center hospital
SAN ANTONIO – *This article was published in partnership with UT Health San Antonio. The University…
Elon Musk relaunches Twitter Blue with higher price for iPhone users
Updated December 12, 2022 at 12:22 PM ET Twitter has said it will relaunch a service…
Golden Globe nominations are led by ‘Banshees,’ ‘Everything Everywhere’
NEW YORK — After scandal and boycott plunged the Hollywood Foreign Press Association into disarray and…
Some local lawmakers undermining voter-approved marijuana decriminalization measures
In November, voters in several Texas cities passed marijuana decriminalization ordinances – a sign of the…
Texas drag shows become a right-wing target amid rising extremism
For LGBTQ mental health support, call the Trevor Project’s 24/7 toll-free support line at 866-488-7386. You…
Golden Globe nominations: Full list for show’s return after scandal
“Abbott Elementary,” “House of the Dragon” and Netflix’s Jeffrey Dahmer limited series each picked up multiple…
Fin Addict Angler Foundation launches chapter at Harlandale High School
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‘Christmas Wish’ : Texas single mother battles terminal cancer, loved ones ask community for help making this holiday memorable
“I would love for this Christmas to be so over-the-top for [her son] Elijah that he…
Astounding Wave Clouds Surge Over Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains-LOOK
The most astonishing display of atmospheric variability came as giant ocean waves of clouds drifted over…
Arrest made 5 years after young Texas mother’s body found in trunk of burning car
The body of 21-year-old Lorraine Diaz was found in Richmond in 2017. Five years later, her…
It’s true that President Biden has not visited the US-Mexico border since taking office
Biden has faced criticism for not making any public appearances at the southern border since becoming…
San Antonio woman on trial for murder-for-hire plot of son, daughter-in-law found guilty
SAN ANTONIO – A Bexar County jury found a woman guilty of attempting to pay a…
‘I want to talk’: Griner opened up during her long trip home
A U.S. envoy shared details of Griner’s flight home, saying the star was thrilled to hear…
2nd Oath Keepers Jan. 6 sedition trial begins Monday
The Justice Department will begin Monday to try to make its Capitol riot case against four…
Golden Globe nominations led by ‘Banshees,’ ‘Everything Everywhere’
Nominations will be announced Monday morning, but one actor has already said he won’t attend. Will…
‘Wakanda Forever’ extends box office streak to 5 weeks
“Wakanda Forever” is the first film since Christopher Nolan’s 2020 film “Tenet” to lead the box…
Texas woman holds Guinness World Record for largest female feet. She wears size 18
Tanya Herbert struggles to find women’s shoes and hopes her story will help other women. WEBSTER,…
Leading SA: Alamodome spokesperson reflects on the past year, what’s to come for the dome
SAN ANTONIO – There is so much excitement in and around San Antonio — the Alamodome…
Iran execution: Man hung from crane in public amid protests
He purportedly became angry about security forces killing protesters and fatally stabbed two paramilitary force members.…
Officials: Lockerbie bomb suspect is in US custody
The 1988 bombing destroyed a plane heading from London to New York, killing all 259 people…
Witness to suspected DWI crash recounts how he helped save driver, passenger
SAN ANTONIO – A family is devastated after a suspected drunk driver crashed into their Northwest…
Driver was speeding when church bus flipped in east Harris County, sheriff says
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a small church bus flipped at an apartment complex on Uvalde Road.…
The Funniest Wildlife Photos of 2022 Win Big Laughs in Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
It’s the most popular photography competition in the world—because the winning photos are some the funniest…
Residents of Tiny Village in Belgium Will be Sharing a Massive Lottery Win, Taking Home $915,000 Each – Tax Free
In the 1998 comedy Waking Ned Devine, a multi-million dollar lottery jackpot is split between the…
Texas pediatricians to start screening for hunger, thanks to new $20K grant
SAN ANTONIO – Holidays are associated with many joyous things but some tough topics as well,…
World Cup referees must meet rigorous fitness standards
AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Reaching the World Cup is the pinnacle of soccer. Put on that uniform,…
In 2 U.S. cities haunted by race massacres, facing the past is painful and divisive
Shortly after going to work for the Tulsa Historical Society in 2001, Michelle Place recalls historian…
Defense takes stage in Aaron Dean murder trial — will Dean testify?
“Every prosecutor always feels like they can do a good job of slicing up any defendant…
TikTok video helping delivery drivers rebuild customer trust after the murder of Athena Strand
“Children have run away from us in fear. They’re all scared. They’re very scared,” said delivery…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Major crash leads to road closures on part of SW Loop 410
SAN ANTONIO – A major crash on SW Loop 410 and US Highway 90 West has…
Nearly a million adults became U.S. citizens this past year
About 967,400 adult immigrants took the oath of allegiance and became U.S. citizens this past fiscal…
NASA’s Artemis I returns from the moon with hopes to get astronauts back there soon
Updated December 11, 2022 at 2:08 PM ET NASA’s new multibillion-dollar spacecraft successfully returned from the…
The City of Austin has a dilemma: What to do with 32 fighting roosters
At the Austin Animal Center, crowding is the normal order of things. People from all over…
How Latin identity became fodder for content
Silky, long, straight hair and lightly tanned skin. Thin, upturned noses and puffy, pouty lips. That’s…
Advent calendars, explained: Where they came from and why they’re everywhere now
Happy Advent calendar season to all who observe. For decades, many Americans have celebrated the 24…
Online child predators: The rise of these criminals, the vigilantes trying to catch them and the legal battle that follows
There were more reports of child sexual exploitation made to the National Center for Missing and…
Man arrested after attacking girlfriend for refusing to lend him $200, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A 69-year-old man is behind bars after San Antonio police said he attacked…
‘Mom is gone’: Cher confirms her mother, Georgia Holt, has died
Cher said her mother was hospitalized with pneumonia earlier this year. NEW YORK — Georgia Holt,…
Off-duty BCSO lieutenant found dead at West Bexar County home, officials say
An off-duty lieutenant with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office was found dead at his home Sunday…
300 skiing Santas hit the slopes for charity
Hundreds of Santa lookalikes — plus one Grinch and a skiing Christmas tree — dashed through…
‘A sad day’: Paul Silas, 3-time NBA champion and longtime coach, dies
The family revealed the death through the Houston Rockets, for whom Silas’ son, Stephen, is a…
Texas Secretary of State explains decision to resign
AUSTIN, Texas — Secretary of State John Scott made clear on Inside Texas Politics that his…
Houston lawmaker says immigration reform possible in next Congress
The Democrat is also introducing legislation to change immigration law. TEXAS, USA — When the 118th…
Congressman-Elect says no Democrats needed in race for Speaker
The Collin County Republican also compares office selection to the NFL draft. TEXAS, USA — Congressman-Elect…
Mental health doctor shares how to tackle holiday stress
Dr. Shairi Turner, chief health officer at Crisis Text Line, shares how Texans can reduce stress…
Man hospitalized after being shot in the head, San Antonio police says
SAN ANTONIO – A man was hospitalized in critical condition after being shot in the head…
15-year-old girl found shot in the back inside stolen car, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A teenage girl was found with a gunshot wound to the back inside…
Nearly a million adults became U.S. citizens this past year, a record high since 2008
About 967,400 adult immigrants took the oath of allegiance and became U.S. citizens this past fiscal…
Man shot while walking home in West Side, San Antonio police says
SAN ANTONIO – A 43-year-old man was shot while walking home on the city’s West Side,…
Mother of Uvalde shooting victim graduates college with honors: “Lexi would be proud”
A photo of Lexi Rubio sat in the stands as her mother walked the stage to…
Patti LaBelle rushed offstage in Milwaukee after bomb threat
MILWAUKEE — A Patti LaBelle concert at the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee came to an abrupt…
2022 Dallas Marathon: Here’s when and what roads will be closed
Street closures related to the event setup and staging started at 6 a.m. Wednesday, according to…
Scammers banking on you sharing that heartbreaking Facebook post
Facebook scams, where someone asks you to share an often heartbreaking or attention-grabbing post, are on…
Woman who suffered traumatic brain injury to get new home thanks to Habitat for Humanity
Shelbie Estrada and her family didn’t think she’d be able to live alone after her traumatic…
SpaceX launches Japanese company’s lander, UAE rover toward moon
The lander blasted off from Cape Canaveral on Sunday atop a SpaceX rocket. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.…
When loved ones become strangers
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FedEx contractor has yet to answer employment questions about murder suspect in Athena Strand case
The company’s address, per arrest documents, is listed as a residential home in Dallas. FedEx wouldn’t…
Ruptured pipe caused largest Keystone pipeline oil spill ever
A ruptured pipe dumped enough oil into a northeastern Kansas creek to nearly fill an Olympic-sized…
Mother of Robb Elementary shooting victim Lexi Rubio graduates from St. Mary’s University
San Antonio – Kimberly Rubio graduated from St. Mary’s University Saturday Magna Cum Laude with a…
Twitter relaunching subscriber service after debacle
The social media company said it would let users buy subscriptions to Twitter Blue to get…
‘They make you feel happy’: How therapy dogs are helping a Uvalde Catholic school
Canines for Christ is bringing dogs and handlers to Sacred Heart Catholic School in Uvalde once…
Where to see holiday lights in San Antonio and surrounding areas
Viewing sparkly lights is a favorite holiday pastime for many and the recent cold weather has…
Scott’s 6 TDs lift UIW past Sacramento State 66-63 in highest-scoring FCS Playoff game ever
SACRAMENTO, Calif – UIW’s histioric season continues. Quarterback Lindsey Scott Jr threw the game-winning touchdown pass…
As attendance dips, churches change to stay relevant for a new wave of worshippers
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — It’s Sunday morning and a small group sits around a fire pit in…
Houston-area mother dies after being struck by Porsche during walk with family, officials say
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A Houston-area mother died after being struck by a Porsche while walking…
France beats its European rival England to advance to the World Cup semifinals
France is heading back to the World Cup semifinals in back-to-back tournaments after a thrilling and…
Boerne ISD cancels school Friday so staff, students can attend state championship game
Boerne ISD has canceled classes for Friday, Dec. 16 so students, parents and staff can attend…