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North Texas doctor accused of tampering with IV bags written up more than 30 times at previous clinic, testimony shows
A lawyer for Ortiz questioned the seriousness of the complaints, nothing that her client was able…
Holiday season warning: Scammers heading to social media to catch their targets, BBB says
As of November 2022, online shopping scam reports to the BBB Scam Tracker remain just under…
Denton County fire chief faces 10 years in prison if convicted after allegedly stealing from department pension fund
Federal prosecutors accuse Troy Mac Hohenberger of using the firefighter retirement account for hundreds of thousands…
Texas Guard to send tank-like military vehicles to the border
A document obtained by The Texas Tribune and Army Times shows that the Vietnam-era M113 armored…
Holiday shoppers, those store credit cards may cost you
SAN ANTONIO – It’s tempting. You’re at the checkout counter, and the clerk offers a discount…
Keeping pigs as pets has become a porker of a problem in San Antonio
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A bill to abolish the ‘pink tax’ in Texas is filed for a fourth time
State Rep. Donna Howard (D-Austin) has been introducing a bipartisan bill to lift taxes on menstrual…
Texas employment hit a record high for the 12th straight month
Total statewide employment set a record high in Texas for a 12th consecutive month in October,…
Justice Dept. reportedly investigating Ticketmaster’s parent company
The investigation predates the weeklong ticket sales chaos for Taylor Swift’s 2023 stadium tour, the New…
Yes, candidates can still win after conceding an election
Candidate concessions aren’t legally binding and don’t impact the official vote count. The concession speech has…
Here’s why we still don’t know what went wrong in Harris County on Election Day
The state's biggest county has no central system for tracking problems, so it still can't say…
Cowboy Breakfast may not happen next year due to lack of funds, organizers say
SAN ANTONIO – Citing increased expenses and less donations, the annual Cowboy Breakfast may be canceled…
Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to 11 years in prison for Theranos fraud
Updated November 18, 2022 at 5:59 PM ET Elizabeth Holmes, once seen as a Silicon Valley…
53 dogs that survived a plane crash are now up for adoption
A plane flying from New Orleans to Wisconsin crashed Tuesday morning just outside Milwaukee. In it…
Governor Abbott Renews Border Disaster Declaration In November 2022
Governor Abbott Renews Border Disaster Declaration In November 2022.TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Operation Lone Star Escalates Unprecedented Border Security Efforts
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In November 2022
Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In November 2022.TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Texas energy officials’ proposal to overhaul the power grid is drawing skepticism
In the wake of the deadly 2021 winter storm, the Texas Legislature ordered an overhaul of…
Gov. Greg Abbott embraces “invasion” language about border, evoking memories of El Paso massacre
In the days since Abbott was reelected for a third term, he has embraced the word…
New home building permits continue to slide in most DFW cities
Permits to build houses in are down 38% in Celina, 32% in Frisco, and 26% in…
NASA Awards Extension for Space, Earth Science Data Analysis Contract
NASA has awarded a six-month extension to ADNET Systems Inc. of Bethesda, Maryland, for the Space…
Crime stoppers offering reward for information related to deadly bar shooting
SAN ANTONIO – Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying and locating the suspect,…
City of San Antonio Animal Care Services offers Thanksgiving tips for pet owners
SAN ANTONIO – With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the City of San Antonio Animal Care…
Military City, USA? New study explores how San Antonio supports troops, veterans, and military families
The report takes a holistic look at the lives of the military community in Greater San…
Texans affected by pollution from concrete plants push state agency to tighten regulations
As the state’s environmental agency weighs new pollution limits on the plants, several lawmakers have filed…
Pitcher Carlos Rodon represents best fit for Rangers this winter
The Texas Rangers are in the process of building their starting rotation and free agent left-hander…
NASA Awards Contract for Liquid Helium Acquisition at Kennedy
NASA has selected Air Products and Chemicals, Inc of Allentown, Pennsylvania, to supply 33 million liters…
Viral video of a chimpanzee reuniting with her newborn is making people cry happy tears
A mother chimp and her baby are going viral after Sedgwick County Zoo posted a video…
H-E-B to launch brand merchandise shops across Texas
H-E-B fans, get excited. Celebrating its 117th anniversary, the grocer has launched its first brand shop.…
San Antonio Spurs settle with therapist who accused player Josh Primo of exposing himself to her
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DOJ names Jack Smith as special counsel to oversee Trump criminal investigations
Updated November 18, 2022 at 3:08 PM ET Attorney General Merrick Garland has named the Justice…
US attorney general names special counsel to oversee Trump-related investigations
Though the appointment installs a new supervisor atop the probes, the special counsel will still report…
Adorable Grandmother Took Notes During 30 Marvel Superhero Films so She Can Relate to her Grandkids
A grandmother was filmed taking notes during a Marvel superhero movie marathon, which at this point…
Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Federal Assistance After Severe Storms In North Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request…
Texas Again Breaks All-Time Record For Total Jobs
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas' continuing strong jobs growth following employment releases from the Texas…
A 2019 force-feeding of an Indian asylum-seeker at an El Paso ICE facility was caught on tape
The footage, obtained by The Intercept, lifts the veil of secrecy on a practice condemned by…
Texas oil and gas agency investigating 5.4 magnitude earthquake in West Texas, the largest in three decades
The quake was the third largest in Texas history, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. An…
Special counsel will oversee Justice Department’s Trump investigations
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Pass the potatoes! The most and least popular Thanksgiving side dishes in Texas, other states
With all the talk about higher prices for turkeys and all the trimmings, you might want…
Taylor Swift breaks silence on Ticketmaster controversy
Taylor Swift is speaking out for the first time about the controversy surrounding ticket sales for…
Hakeem Jeffries makes historic bid to lead House Dems after Pelosi
The new generation wasted no time preparing to take their place after Pelosi’s announcement she’d relinquish…
Dallas County court building evacuated, closed for the day after reported bomb threat, officials say
Just after 8:10 a.m., the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a bomb threat at…
San Antonio Pets Alive waives adoption fees for dogs and puppies through Black Friday
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Pets Alive is waiving adoption fees for dogs and puppies through…
5,000 square foot outdoor ice skating rink opens in downtown San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio holiday tradition is returning for a third season but this…
Las Palapas to open restaurant in Schertz
San Antonio-based Las Palapas restaurant is adding Schertz to its growing list of new locations. Construction…
Texas 1-year-old survives freak accident that caused six skull fractures
“Pretty much everyone said God had his hand over his head,” said Kendall Macek, his mother.…
Two Texas A&M Health faculty named Regents Professors
Texas A&M System Regents last week named two Texas A&M Health faculty members as Regents Professors…
Governor Abbott Appoints Duvak To Texas Industrialized Building Code Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Devin Duvak to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council for a…
Investigators searching for cause of fire in vacant apartment that also damaged neighbors’ homes
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – A Northwest Side apartment that was supposed to be vacant suddenly had…
Documentary about murdered Army specialist Vanessa Guillen debuts on Netflix
A documentary following the life and death of 20-year-old Army specialist Vanessa Guillen debuted on Netflix…
Texas children’s hospitals head into winter with surge of RSV cases
It’s a common respiratory virus that presents with cold-like symptoms, including coughing, congestion and fever. In…
Texans affected by pollution from concrete plants push state agency to tighten regulations
ARLINGTON — Deirdre Diamond is frustrated and concerned that another concrete batch plant is coming to…
Texas Rangers to host 2024 All-Star Game at Globe Life Field
Arlington’s entertainment District and Fort Worth will host a majority of the events during All-Star Week.…
Texas food bank lines near pandemic highs, and organizations ask state lawmakers for help
Prices at the grocery store are up about 13% over last year. It’s even worse when…
McKinney High School lockout lifted as officers search for bank robbery suspect, police say
Police said the lockdown was put in place as a precaution while officers search for the…
Buc-ee’s breaks ground on its largest service station in the country
In 18 months, the largest Buc-ee’s in the country will return home. LULING, Texas — The…
25-year-old woman dies in Mexico while traveling with friends
The family of Shanquella Robinson is asking Mexican officials to thoroughly investigate her death. CHARLOTTE, N.C.…
POV: COVID-19, RSV and the flu are straining health care systems
Every fall and winter, viral respiratory illnesses like the common cold and seasonal flu keep kids…
Audio shows DPS was aware children were trapped in Robb Elementary 30 minutes before classroom was breached, CNN reports
New audio obtained by CNN shows the Texas Department of Public Safety was made aware that…
Spirit Airlines lands in San Antonio, announces two new routes for travelers
SAN ANTONIO – Spirit Airlines is now taking off and landing at the San Antonio International…
Man shoots stepfather during fight at East Side home, police say
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are searching for a man who they say shot his…
Remembering Sen. Robert F. Kennedy who would have turned 97 this weekend
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When turkey met cranberries — a dinner date from the 1700s
Were turkey and cranberry sauce on the table at the first Thanksgiving? There’s plenty of supposition,…
Federal trademark board rules Mariah Carey is legally not the Queen of Christmas
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Which missing people become national news?
National news outlets in the United States have a long history of devoting a disproportionate amount…
FIFA bans beer sales at Qatar’s World Cup stadiums in a last-minute reversal
DOHA, Qatar — Two days before the world’s biggest sporting event is set to begin, FIFA…
Dallas police officer arrested on domestic violence charge, officials say
The arrest stemmed from “an off-duty domestic incident,” police said. No other details were released. DALLAS…
No, the nutrients in potatoes and apples aren’t all in the skin
If you were ever made to eat the skin of a potato or apple because that’s…
Hubble Views a Billowing Cosmic Cloud
A small, dense cloud of gas and dust called CB 130-3 blots out the center of…
2 Viking Swords Buried Upright May Have Been a Guide to Odin and Valhalla – Discovered By Road Crew
Swedish archeologists have unearthed two Viking swords from a burial mound in which they had been…
Repairing gut saves brain function after stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of death, dementia and serious long-term disability. According to the American…
Bluey’s Big Play is coming to San Antonio this December
SAN ANTONIO – Bluey the beloved blue heeler is coming to San Antonio with her family…
Sudden reversal at World Cup just 2 days before it starts
The decision to ban the sale of all beer with alcohol at World Cup stadiums comes…
Maryland, Oklahoma Students to Hear from Space Station Astronauts
Students from Maryland and Oklahoma will have the opportunity next week to hear from astronauts aboard…
Adopt a child or senior in need this Christmas through Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program
SAN ANTONIO – The Christmas trees are decorated and the angels have been placed, waiting to…
Twitter offices closed after Musk’s ‘hardcore’ ultimatum sparks more resignations
New owner Elon Musk gave them a choice to pledge to “hardcore” work or resign with…
Still the King: Here’s how much it costs to see George Strait in Fort Worth
Strait is playing two nights in Cowtown. Both have astronomical prices. FORT WORTH, Texas — It…
Residents at Northwest Side apartment complex evacuated due to fire
SAN ANTONIO – Residents at a Northwest Side apartment complex had to leave their units on…
Woman grazed in the head after person opens fire at North Side home with infant inside
SAN ANTONIO – A woman was injured Thursday night after someone fired into a North Side…
Student loan forgiveness: Biden administration to ask Supreme Court to intervene
It’s currently unknown whether 40 million borrowers who were promised student loan relief will have to…
SAFD investigating cause of North Side house fire
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Fire Department is investigating the cause of a North Side…
Questions, speculations remain as search for missing people continues in Bandera County
Four people were reported missing in Bandera County from April to August. So far, three bodies…
Protein Changes in Blood Could Become New Test for Catching Breast Cancer Up to 2 Years Early
Newly discovered protein changes in the blood could pave the way for a new test to…
“I’ll still be sharing Lexi’s story”: Mother of Uvalde victim vows to remain politically engaged
Some parents and family of the students killed at Robb Elementary in May campaigned for Democrats.…
Texans affected by pollution from concrete plants push state agency to tighten regulations
As the state's environmental agency weighs new pollution limits on the plants, several lawmakers have filed…
San Antonio Zoo Lights returns on Nov. 19
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Zoo’s annual Christmas celebration returns bigger and brighter than ever…
Photos show picturesque fall foliage at Texas State Parks
SAN ANTONIO – The “peak” fall foliage season has finally reached the Lone Star State. The…
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…
Truck crash shuts down I-45 in southern Dallas County
Texas Department of Transportation cameras showed heavily damaged tractor-trailers blocking the roadway. DALLAS COUNTY, Texas —…
North Korea fires missile with range to strike entire US
This is North Korea’s second major weapons test this month that shows its determination to perfect…
Rural communities struggle to offer help to youth on the verge of the fentanyl epidemic
Seguin – The fentanyl epidemic is at the doorsteps of rural communities, where getting support and…
Robert B. Green historical building deemed unsafe following earthquake damage
SAN ANTONIO – The Robert B. Green historical building in downtown San Antonio has been deemed…
Keller community holds vigil for Dallas air show plane crash victim
The Keller community held a vigil for Army Veteran Terry Barker outside of Keller city hall…
Man caught sending explicit messages online to someone he believed was an underage girl, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A 40-year-old man is behind bars after San Antonio police said he sent…
Dallas man who caught Aaron Judge’s record-breaking HR ball turns down $3 million offer, attorney says
The man’s attorney told WFAA the ball will be headed to an auction in New York.…
Colorado Legalizes Psychedelic Mushrooms–And They Might be Growing in Your Own Garden
A November 8th referendum legalized possession and use of psychedelic mushrooms in Colorado, making it the…
The latest victim from House GOP’s election night: impeachment
Some Republicans had eagerly awaited their chance to impeach President Joe Biden and members of his…
UT System approves commitment to free speech, even if most students find that speech “offensive” or “immoral”
The Board of Regents adopted the Chicago Statement, a free speech policy created by the University…
Six arrested after deputies rescue 11 migrants being held at West Side home, Sheriff Salazar says
Six men were arrested on a slew of charges after deputies found 11 migrants being held…
TxDOT launches ‘Drive Sober, No Regret’ drunken driving prevention campaign ahead of the holidays
SAN ANTONIO – The holiday season is quickly approaching and with that comes the harsh reality…
She has an extensive and successful coaching record. Now this assistant coach is joining the Dallas Wings in effort to bring a championship to DFW
“Coach Trammell is so well respected within our league, as a person and as a coach,…
FBI arrests Denton County fire chief for allegedly stealing from firefighter pension fund, sources say
The chief had resigned from his position weeks before his arrest. ARGYLE, Texas — Agents with…
In rare move, evidence from separate charge allowed in trial of man accused of permanently disabling 4-month-old son
SAN ANTONIO – A rare procedural move played out in a Bexar County Courthouse Thursday in…
Woman forced six migrants into manual labor for ‘slave wages’, sheriff says
A 52-year-old woman accused of forcing six migrants into manual labor for low wages was arrested…
How did a gun get into a group home for people with intellectual disabilities? Turns out, it’s legal.
Chapter 1 A Shooting Chapter 2 Early years…
Tarrant Area Food Bank gives away 5,000 Thanksgiving meals for families in need at AT&T Stadium
Tarrant Area Food Bank distributed about 5,000 holiday meals to people struggling this year with their…
NASA, Japan Announce Gateway Contributions, Space Station Extension
NASA and the Government of Japan on Thursday announced further contributions by Japan to Gateway, a…
NASA to Provide Update on Orion Ahead of Powered Outbound Moon Flyby
NASA will host a news conference at 5 p.m. EST Friday, Nov. 18, from the agency’s…
Acting Uvalde police chief during Robb Elementary shooting resigns
Lt. Mariano Pargas was one of the nearly 400 law enforcement officers who responded to the…
Man who drove off elevated I-35 ramp, killing passenger, will be charged with murder, sheriff says
SAN ANTONIO – A man who lost control of his car and drove off an elevated…
Acting Uvalde police chief on day of school shooting steps down from position in wake of scrutiny, city officials confirm
UVALDE, Texas – The acting Uvalde police chief on the day of the Robb Elementary School…
Russia sends Brittney Griner to a penal colony
MOSCOW — U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner has arrived in a prison colony in the Russian…
Uvalde county commissioner who was acting police chief during school shooting retires from force
(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Jack Morgan…
Florida Paramotor Pilot Helps Save Woman Clinging to Submerged Car That Crashed into Canal –WATCH
A paraglider out for a routine flight spotted a woman clinging to her submerged vehicle in…
Governor Abbott Names Pate Chief Of Staff
Governor Greg Abbott today announced Gardner Pate as Chief of Staff, effective today. Governor Greg Abbott…
Do not use these bounce castles, e-skateboards, regulators warn after deaths reported
SAN ANTONIO – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning families to stop using…
Josh Primo accuser, Spurs agree to settle lawsuit
The woman accusing former San Antonio Spurs guard Josh Primo has agreed to settle the lawsuit…
SAPD, Crime Stoppers searching for suspect in robbery on Southwest Side
SAN ANTONIO – Crime Stoppers is seeking help from the public in identifying a man wanted…
Uvalde officials promised a 60-90 day timeline for police review. Now there is no timeline for completion.
UVALDE, Texas – After Uvalde city officials told residents this summer a review of its police…