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Texas students’ math scores saw a sharp decline during pandemic
State math scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress dipped significantly between 2019 and 2022.…
Bexar County District Attorney candidates Joe Gonzales and Marc LaHood answer your questions ahead of Nov. 8 election
SAN ANTONIO – Get more election news on KSAT’s Vote 2022 page. An elected district attorney…
Family speaks out after left stranded in underground cave attraction in northern Arizona
Coconino County Search and Rescue had to hoist the family up 20 stories from the bottom…
Fire destroys home in far SW Bexar County; 1 person detained, BCSO says
SAN ANTONIO – A home was destroyed and a man is in custody after a house…
After suspending political donations post-insurrection, AT&T and Valero fund election-deniers in the midterms
AT&T and Valero were among a handful of political action committees that donated to candidates this…
Inside a bus, East Texans get the health care they can’t afford or find anywhere else
Access to health care is limited in rural Texas. The mobile clinic operated by Beaumont-based TAN…
Teen inside home wounded in drive-by shooting, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A teenage girl was wounded during a drive-by shooting at an East Side…
Mother, teenage son shot in front of home north of downtown, San Antonio police say
SAN ANTONIO – A 34-year-old mother and her 16-year-old son are hospitalized in critical condition after…
Preteen student arrested after making terroristic threats in Converse, police say
CONVERSE, Texas – A 12-year-old was arrested Saturday after making terroristic threats to an IDEA campus,…
Javier Cazares draws inspiration for election bid from his daughter
UVALDE, Texas – We are two weeks away from election day and in the middle of…
Rising costs stand in way of reopening popular restaurant destroyed by fire in San Antonio, owners say
SAN ANTONIO – Jacala Mexican Restaurant fans are waiting for the owners to announce the start…
What’s the difference between parole and bail?
The question has been raised with the revelation that the suspected Dallas Methodist Hospital shooter was…
Producer-director Jules Bass, known for holiday specials, dies
Bass produced and co-directed holiday classics like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman” and “Santa…
Immersive Dia de los Muertos museum hidden above Fiesta Store near North Star Mall
SAN ANTONIO – Thousands of people visit the Fiesta Store near North Star Mall every year,…
Feds go after malware-for-lease operation with Texas victims, including in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – As federal prosecutors look for victims of a global malware-for-lease scheme, they’re pulling…
BGC Scores and Schedules: Week 10, High School Football in San Antonio, South Texas, Hill Country
Below you will find the schedule of games and live scores for high school football games…
Registration sticker expired for 13 years leads to fugitive arrest, Jourdanton police say
JOURDANTON, Texas – A registration sticker that was 13 years out of date led to the…
Mansfield ISD board secretary arrested on assault, family violence charge
The district’s board president says Bianca Benavides Anderson is an elected official and that the board…
McClellan: The perfect soup for now or later
I need recipes. If you have seen my collection of cookbooks or the volumes of newspaper…
Hemisfair’s Dia de los Muertos Fest features altars and Los Lobos
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FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge Matthew DeSarno reflects on tenure as he retires from agency
DeSarno has been with the FBI since he was 29 years old. He is retiring at…
Spike in ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria cases after Hurricane Ian not related to eating raw seafood
A viral post warns people to avoid eating raw sushi after Hurricane Ian. But the abnormal…
‘They got two girls’ 6-year-old Eleanor and Hayden are breaking stereotypes on this Dallas flag football team
If they’re nervous when they step on the field, it has nothing to do with a…
Institute of Biosciences and Technology celebrates 30 years in the Texas Medical Center
The Texas A&M Health Institute of Biosciences and Technology (IBT) celebrated 30 years of its presence…
Governor Abbott Celebrates Launch Of Texas Tech University’s New Engineering Research Center
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas Tech University's launch of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)…
Governor Abbott Congratulates FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies On College Station Expansion
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies on the groundbreaking of their College Station campus…
Woman shot, killed outside downtown area convenience store identified
SAN ANTONIO – A woman who was fatally wounded outside a downtown area convenience store last…
County commissioners allocate the last of 389 million dollars in federal COVID relief funds
(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Paul Flahive…
More WNBA players, including Dallas Wings’ Allisha Gray, to play in AU basketball league in Dallas
There are 15 players already signed with significant WNBA experience including Dallas Wings’ Allisha Gray. DALLAS…
Hospital staff safety in the spotlight after 2 killed at Dallas Methodist
Annette Flowers and Jacqueline Pokuaa were shot and killed at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Organizations say…
What is a Russian penal colony?
After losing an appeal to her nine-year sentence in Russia, Brittney Griner is expected to be…
Vote 2022 KSAT Q&A: Your election questions answered
SAN ANTONIO – KSAT.com’s Ivan Herrera was joined by Maria Mendez, service and engagement reporter for…
Nails have been found littering Dallas streets. Now police say they’ve caught the ‘nail bandit’
Have you found nails scattered across your Dallas-area neighborhood? Police say they’ve found the “nail bandit”…
Tornado touched down in Jarrell during Monday night’s storms, officials confirm
(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Kailey Hunt…
Travis County secures nearly 10,000 doses of life-saving overdose drug naloxone
(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Bioscience-Medicine Miguel…
Prop A: Understanding the ballot measure that could reshape Dallas
Prop A would fund a new convention center and improvements to Fair Park and city officials…
Biden receives updated COVID-19 booster shot, promotes vaccine
Biden is expected to again call on business, educational and civil leaders to do more to…
Drought conditions require LCRA to cut off Highland Lakes water for agricultural customers
Drought conditions require LCRA to cut off Highland Lakes water for agricultural customers LCRA enters drought…
Brittney Griner’s prison sentence is upheld in a Russian court
Updated October 25, 2022 at 12:27 PM ET MOSCOW — A Moscow appeals court upheld American…
Parents of Erik Cantu Jr. call for attempted murder charges in first public comments since shooting
Erik Cantu Sr. and Victoria Casarez, the parents of Erik Cantu Jr., spoke publicly on Tuesday…
Greg Abbott ran as a small-government conservative. But the governor’s office now has more power than ever.
Abbott has consolidated power like none before him, at times circumventing the GOP-controlled Legislature and overriding…
‘A horrific rollercoaster’ Cantu family urges San Antonio to ‘keep praying for Erik’ as attorney seeks justice in SAPD shooting case
This is the first time the teen’s parents have spoken publicly following the shooting earlier this…
Powerball jackpot jumps to $700M as lottery craze continues
The estimated jackpot for the next Powerball drawing increased just hours after it was first announced.…
Burglary suspects arrested after crashing into a BCSO patrol vehicle
SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County sheriff’s deputies arrested three burglary suspects early Tuesday after they crashed…
Students, community come together to build altar for Muertosfest
SAN ANTONIO – Local students are learning about the Day of the Dead and creating an…
Brittney Griner’s prison sentence is upheld in a Russian court
Updated October 25, 2022 at 12:27 PM ET MOSCOW — A Moscow appeals court upheld American…
‘Unbanked’ Americans are at a record low. Stimulus checks may be the reason.
Black and Hispanic households still remain much more likely to not have a bank account, although…
Mapping the Entire Night Sky
This mosaic is composed of images covering the entire sky, taken by the Wide-field Infrared Survey…
Recycling plastic is practically impossible — and the problem is getting worse
The vast majority of plastic that people put into recycling bins is headed to landfills, or…
The last solar eclipse of the year happens today
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Ash Carter, the U.S. defense secretary who opened combat jobs to women, dies at 68
WASHINGTON — Ash Carter, who as defense secretary in the final two years of the Obama…
Early retirement took off during the pandemic. An economic downturn could change that
Before the pandemic, no one would have guessed that Dean Hebert was headed toward early retirement,…
Cormac McCarthy’s new books seem to try to encapsulate the human experience
In terms of scope, works of literature exist on a spectrum that goes from small narratives…
Mental Health Focus Is Bringing Suicides Down Sharply Among Air Force, Marines and Army
A significant drop in the rates of suicide among active military members that was observed over…
Police searching for suspect who wounded man during robbery after hours at Northeast Side business
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio are working to learn more about the person who shot and…
LCRA urges visitors to ‘Be LakeWise’ and play it safe on the lakes
LCRA urges visitors to ‘Be LakeWise’ and play it safe on the lakes Swim safely, boat…
Enter to win a Moody Gardens Holiday Getaway
Enter for your chance to win a GRAND PRIZE Moody Gardens Holiday Getaway or a Family…
Are you a mosquito magnet? It could be your smell
Bad news for mosquito magnets: The bloodsuckers stay loyal to their favorites over time. NEW YORK…
October a scary month for consumer confidence
Consumers had grown more confident in the two previous months, but concerns over inflation are taking…
Crash into house injures six, including baby
FLINT -- The Gresham Fire Department responded to a car accident around 7 a.m. in a…
Man shot, critically wounded during possible robbery inside Northeast Side business
SAN ANTONIO – A shooting inside a Northeast Side business has left a man in critical…
Teen suspects face capital murder charges in deadly double shooting
SAN ANTONIO – Three teens are in custody and two of them are facing capital murder…
North Texas school district approves hiring 8 ‘armed school safety officers’
The hiring’s include former police patrol officers, former U.S. Army soldiers and SWAT officers. BURLESON, Texas…
Couple rescued after being swept away in tent near White Rock Creek, officials say
The couple was swept away in their tent late Monday night and had to hold onto…
Here’s what to know about the 2022 CMA Awards
The show will air Nov. 9 on ABC. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Country Music Association released…
This Startup Uses Volcanic Rock Dust to Capture Carbon on Farms
An ag-tech startup is spreading basalt rock dust on farmers’ fields as both fertilizer and an…
Governor Abbott Renews Disaster Proclamation For Uvalde County In October 2022
Governor Abbott Renews Disaster Proclamation For Uvalde County In October 2022TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS…
Russian court rejects Brittney Griner appeal against 9-year sentence
Brittney Griner took part in the court hearing via video call from a penal colony outside…
Harvard school: Ash Carter, Obama defense chief, dies at 68
While serving as defense secretary under Obama, Carter ordered the U.S. military to open all jobs…
Ethiopia peace talks have begun on Tigray, South Africa says
Academics and health workers have estimated that hundreds of thousands of people have been killed by…
Plan to expand city non-discrimination ordinance scaled back
San Antonio – EDITOR’S NOTE: A previous version of this story and the video misstated the…
Father killed protecting his son from attackers at California party, wife says
“He always said that if anybody tries to do anything to my kids, I’m gonna take…
Check out these stunning photos of Tuesday’s solar eclipse
The next total solar eclipse over the U.S. will be in 2024, but there’s a similar…
Mythbusted: Goldfish Have Great Memories and Are Even Used as a Model Species of Fish Cognition
Quick, what animal has a terrible memory? Goldfish of course, everybody knows that. Sticking to the…
Did anyone win Powerball’s $625M jackpot?
The jackpot is estimated to increase to $680 million by Wednesday’s drawing, drawing close to the…
‘Unacceptable, hateful and dangerous’: Adidas ends partnership with Ye
Adidas was under major pressure to end its lucrative sneaker deal with the rapper. It’s not…
Man arrested after shots fired, nails dropped outside Toyota HQ in Plano, police say
Kevin Genter faces a charge of deadly conduct in the incident, which police said happened Saturday…
Judge in Barrientes Vela sentencing weighing whether to allow testimony of ex-captain
SAN ANTONIO – The start and stop sentencing of convicted ex-constable Michelle Barrientes Vela resumes Tuesday…
DPS suspends Texas Ranger amid investigation into Robb Elementary response
Christopher Kindell is one of seven DPS troopers whose actions at the Uvalde shooting are under…
2 wounded in shooting during altercation at East Side home, San Antonio police say
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police say a domestic disturbance led to a shooting at a…
Comal ISD hosting job fair on Tuesday night
SAN ANTONIO – Are you looking for work? The Comal Independent School District is looking to…
Families of Robb victims organize ‘Remember Their Names Festival’
UVALDE – Monday marks five months since the Robb Elementary tragedy, five months since 19 children…
New city program targets high crime, crash prone areas
San Antonio – The City of San Antonio set aside nearly $6 million dollars during the…
Vassell and Spurs top Timberwolves 115-106
MINNEAPOLIS – Devin Vassell scored 23 points and Jakob Poeltl added 14 points and 14 rebounds…
WATCH: Meteorologist Adam Caskey previews a windy night, morning ahead for SA
It may not be what you want to hear: There will be some rain in South…
A pro-fat camp for women? Sign me up.
There we were — a bunch of fat women hanging out at a pool, unashamed and…
View CPS Energy map for reported power outages
SAN ANTONIO – Severe weather can cause challenges to the reliability of electricity. Above-ground electrical equipment…
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD names current district leader as interim superintendent
Dr. Brad Schnautz will lead GCISD in the interim role of superintendent following the retirement of…
Texas Ranger suspended, under investigation for Uvalde school shooting, CNN reports
UVALDE, Texas – A member of the Texas Rangers has been suspended and is being investigated…
Astros in World Series: The team America loves to hate just keeps winning
“I understand people are still not going to like us. They’re going to boo us, but…
‘I chose God’: Hobby Lobby CEO says he’s giving away company
In an opinion piece published Friday on Fox News, Green said his decision follows other company…
‘Failure of our justice system’: Reactions to Dallas hospital shooting include mourning, anger
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia said it was a “failure of our criminal justice system” that…
Take Em Home, Country Roads – WVU Recap
In this episode we discuss Texas Tech's dominant victory over West Virginia (2:14). We discuss the…
San Antonio hospitals see surge of children’s respiratory illness. One mother shares her story
SAN ANTONIO – Across the country, hospitals are filling up with children fighting respiratory illnesses. Here…
‘You are not sorry’: Victim’s family faces man convicted in 2020 murder
SAN ANTONIO – A man convicted of murder apologized for his actions during his sentencing hearing…
West Side altar honors 53 migrants who died in tractor-trailer
SAN ANTONIO – Nearly four months after 53 migrants died in a human-smuggling attempt on Quintana…
Popular dry shampoos recalled over potential cancer-causing chemical
Several popular brands of dry shampoo aerosols produced by Unilever U.S. are recalled because they may…
Asian advocacy group demands DeBerry apologize for calling Sakai ‘Dr. No’ during debate
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio chapter of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance is demanding that…
Fire destroys church, neighboring home and fast food restaurant in McKinney, officials say
Neighbors described the damage left after the fire ripped through New Outreach Church of God in…
Teacher, teenage girl killed, 4 other teens shot at south St. Louis high school
Police said there were nine total victims in the shooting. One of the victims killed in…
8-year-old shot, killed by 10-year-old brother playing with shotgun, sheriff says
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a boy was playing with a shotgun when it went off and…
New Fort Worth ISD superintendent is on a serious mission to improve learning
Superintendent Dr. Angelica Ramsey includes school campus visits on her busy schedule. She’s determined to raise…
County judge candidates spar over significance of ‘Dr. No,’ DeBerry’s critical nickname for Sakai
(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Government/Politics Judge…
Ye dropped by talent agency, documentary on him scrapped
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, was recently restricted from posting on Twitter and Instagram over…
‘I’m calling it an emergency’: Doctors worry for RSV surge this winter
Experts say RSV is encountering a highly vulnerable population of babies and children who were sheltered…
Governor Abbott Activates State Resources Ahead Of Severe Storm Threats
Governor Greg Abbott today activated state emergency resources ahead of severe storms and potential flash flooding…
Astros sweep Yankees in ALCS, advance to World Series again
The Astros will face the Phillies in the World Series. Game 1 is in Houston on…
Both victims who were shot, killed at Dallas Methodist Hospital identified
Jacqueline Pokuaa, 45, and Annette Flowers, 63, were the two Methodist employees who died in the…
Photo of the Pillars of Creation Shows the Lens Upgrade of Webb vs Hubble: A Heavenly View
The James Webb Space Telescope has been a heck of a software update. Just look at…
Rackspace Technology to exit Windcrest and relocate company headquarters
SAN ANTONIO – The city of Windcrest is losing one of its largest employers as Rackspace…
Royal Caribbean’s new Icon of the Seas cruise ship is world’s biggest with largest waterpark at sea
Royal Caribbean has revealed renderings of the world’s biggest cruise ship set to join its fleet…
Bochy missed game, takes over Rangers team he beat for title
ARLINGTON, Texas — Bruce Bochy has won a World Series in Texas, something the Rangers haven’t…
Suspect in Methodist Hospital shooting was arrested by Dallas Police in March and Carrollton Police in June
Law enforcement sources confirm to WFAA that Nestor Hernandez was arrested twice this year while out…
Morgan’s Wonderland to host Halloween celebration benefiting the SA Food Bank
SAN ANTONIO – Get spooky and give back with Morgan’s Wonderland through October. The nonprofit inclusive…
Newest information regarding the updated COVID-19 vaccine from Texas medical expert
Updated vaccines offer protection against the omicron variant. AUSTIN, Texas — The updated COVID-19 vaccines are…
Y’all ate a lot of corny dogs: All the very Texas numbers produced by the State Fair
Here’s a look at the State Fair, by the numbers, after it concluded its three-week run…
Yes, renewing your passport online is now an option
The State Department is running limited-time pilots to test a system for online passport renewals. Only…
Leslie Jordan, ‘Will & Grace’ and ‘Call Me Kat’ star, has died
The beloved actor was reportedly driving in Hollywood on Monday and crashed into the side of…
Greater: SATX tries to bring in, grow quality jobs in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Greater:SATX is a local program with a mission aimed to bring in more…