Looking back at some of The Texas Tribune’s best reads of 2022

It was another historic, news-filled year. As you get ready for 2023, check out these memorable…

Broken hearts lead to broken traditions in Uvalde as Mata family celebrates first holidays without Tess

The Matas never celebrated Day of the Dead before; this year they built an altar at…

T-Squared: John Thornton, the Tribune’s founder, is stepping down from our board after 13 years

The visionary venture capitalist had the idea for our nonprofit news org and put the people…

Jennifer Shuford named commissioner of Texas public health agency

The infectious disease doctor has been at the helm of the department in an interim capacity…

U.S. Supreme Court rules to keep Title 42, the pandemic-era policy to quickly turn away migrants, for now

The court ordered the Biden administration to continue enforcing the policy while Texas and other states…

Southwest Airlines’ holiday meltdown brings on federal investigation

The Dallas-based airline has canceled more flights than any other airline during the holidays, prompting federal…

Best of the Rest: The 2022 stories Texas Tribune journalists wish we’d had

We can't get to everything -- as much as we'd like to. Here are stories from…

Greg Abbott calls for investigation into Atmos Energy following disrupted natural gas services during freeze

Atmos, a major natural gas provider for the state, apologized for last week's service disruption that…

T-Squared: Before I go, one final pitch to support The Texas Tribune

It's been fun. It's been real. It's been a calling more than a job. And it's…

SAPD, Crime Stoppers searching for suspect in robbery of Family Dollar store

SAN ANTONIO – Crime Stoppers is seeking help from the public in identifying a man wanted…

Feud between neighbors at West Side apartment complex ends in shooting; woman taken to hospital

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police say an ongoing feud between neighbors at a West Side…

What to know about attending the Valero Alamo Bowl in downtown San Antonio

If you’re getting ready to head to the Valero Alamo Bowl Thursday, make sure you plan…

Kerrville police identify man found dead in Nimitz Lake

KERRVILLE, Texas – Update (9:50 a.m. Thursday): Police have identified a man whose body was found…

Frustrations flaring over continued boil water notices, lack of service

BANDERA COUNTY, Texas – Numerous people in Kerr, Bandera, and Bexar counties are struggling with little…

San Antonio Spurs break ticket sales record for their historic return to the Alamodome

(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Sports Ron…

Tickets available for the Alamo Bowl, city offers park-n-ride and limited free parking

Tickets still remained at midday for the 30th Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome. Kickoff between number…

Pel?, who made soccer ‘The Beautiful Game,’ dies at 82

RIO DE JANEIRO — The soccer star Edson Arantes do Nascimento — known around the world…

The top 5 VERIFY money stories of 2022

Throughout the year, VERIFY has published stories to help you watch your wallet. Here are the…

Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died

The standard-bearer of “the beautiful game” had undergone treatment for colon cancer since 2021. SÃO PAULO,…

Governor Abbott Appoints Kahan To State Commission On Judicial Conduct

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Andrew "Andy" Kahan to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for…

Operation Lone Star Gears Up For Potential Ending Of Title 42

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…

Governor Abbott Grants Clemency To Two Texans Recommended By Texas Board Of Pardons And Paroles

Governor Greg Abbott today granted pardons and restoration of civil rights to the following two Texans…

Governor Abbott Announces Over $54 Million In Career, Technical Education Grants Across Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced 152 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling over $54…

Governor Abbott Calls For Investigation Into Atmos Energy’s Failure To Prepare For Winter Weather Event

Governor Greg Abbott today sent letters to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Railroad Commission of…

REP. PATTERSON FILES LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS

Patterson, Jared

STATE REPRESENTATIVE CARL O. SHERMAN WELCOMES COLLIN PACKER AS HIS NEW DIRECTOR OF FAITH-BASED & LOCAL GOVERNMENT ALLIANCES

Sherman, Carl Sr.

Representative R.D. “Bobby” Guerra First Bills Filed for the 88th Session

Guerra, Bobby

Moments in 2022 captured by members of KSAT Insider

Whether it be local weather events or cute pets, we love sharing your photos and videos…

12 high-profile trials to watch in 2023 in San Antonio

The year finished with a very busy docket and it won’t slow down in 2023. Below…

The 2022 hurricane season shows why climate change is so dangerous

In early September, a lot of people who live in hurricane-prone parts of the United States…

Research concludes low serotonin does not cause depression. What does that mean for SSRIs?

A psychiatrist and researcher in the United Kingdom led a team that analyzed 17 different reviews,…

Texas foster placement agency closes, citing increased state scrutiny and citations

The San Antonio-based nonprofit Texas Foster Care and Adoption services (TFCAS) is shutting down. The foster…

To peer into Earth’s deep time, meet a hardy mineral known as the Time Lord

The oldest known Earth stuff that remains on the surface of our planet is a mineral…

Unclaimed luggage piles up at airports following Southwest cancellations

A winter storm led Southwest Airlines to cancel thousands of flights over the holiday season at…

The Shiba Inu behind the famous ‘doge’ meme is sick with cancer, its owner says

A Shiba Inu who earned global fame for starring in a viral meme is sick with…

Six injured in shooting in Dallas, police say

The shooting happened near Scyene Road and St. Augustine Road. DALLAS — Six people have been…

It’s misleading to claim that polar bears are ‘thriving’ because of ‘increasing population’

For more than a decade, people have falsely claimed polar bears are “thriving,” using an “increasing…

Alaska man misses heart transplant due to flight cancellations at Sea-Tac

Patrick Holland needed to fly from Fairbanks, Alaska to Seattle for a heart transplant. After flights…

Suspect arrested, charged in drive-by shooting of 8-year-old girl, police say

The shooting happened at approximately 8 p.m. on Dec. 7 in the 6500 block of Jerrell…

23 things to look forward to in 2023

With only a few days left before the world rings in the new year, here are…

Leach Era Wins Draft & Portal Returns the Favor

In this week's tailgate we recap a chaotic week on Texas Tech twitter that ended on…

Saying Goodbye to 2022 and Texas Bowl Preview

In this episode we say goodbye to 2022 and look back on all the things we…

NASA Retires InSight Mars Lander Mission After Years of Science

NASA’s InSight mission has ended after more than four years of collecting unique science on Mars. NASA’s…

NASA to Host Media Briefing on Space Station Spacecraft Leak Probe

NASA will host a media teleconference at 11 a.m. EST on Thursday, Dec. 22, to discuss…

NASA Invites Media to Next SpaceX Commercial Crew Space Station Launch

Media accreditation is now open for the launch of the sixth SpaceX commercial crew mission to…

NASA Awards Contract for Aircraft Support Services

NASA has awarded a contract to Yulista Solutions LLC of Huntsville, Alabama, to provide support for…

Space Station Snaps Hawaii’s Volcanoes

Hawaii's big island and its two major volcanoes Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa rest under a…

Spacewalker Josh Cassada Prepares to Deploy Roll-out Solar Array

NASA spacewalker Josh Cassada prepares a roll-out solar array for its deployment on the International Space…

Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders Captures Earthrise

On Dec. 24, 1968, Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders became the…

Starry Wreath in Pegasus

The James Webb Space Telescope spies the spiral galaxy NGC 7469, located 220 million light-years from…

HIRISE Spots Martian Crater Deposits

This image taken by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) spacecraft's HIRISE instrument on Oct. 23, 2022,…

New Evidence Unearthed by Podcasters Frees 2 Men Wrongfully Imprisoned for 25 Years

Two men wrongfully-imprisoned for more than two decades were able to spend Christmas with their families…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Specific Gut Bacteria Extract More Energy Which Seems to be Associated with Obesity

Certain hyper-efficient microbe species in our guts could be the reason why some people gain weight…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Triplets Reunite With Garbage Truck Driver–Their Childhood Hero—4 Years After Adorable Story Went Viral

Some Florida kids got to see their favorite garbage man again after a four year absence…

Baby Galápagos Pink Iguanas Seen for the First Time Ever—Offering So Much Hope to Scientists

For the first time since the species was discovered, baby Galápagos pink iguanas have been seen…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

5 U.S. States Are Repaving Roads With Unrecyclable Plastic Waste–And Results Are Impressive

Headache-inducing plastic waste such as printer cartridges and plastic bags are being turned into aggregate material…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

All 10 People Feared Missing in Alpine Avalanche Found Alive After Scary Viral Video—WATCH

While many were enjoying their Christmas holiday, 10 skiers in Austria were feared dead after a…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Burial Cave Dedicated to Midwife of Jesus Reveals Treasures; Soon to Open to Public

Recent excavations in Israel will soon open to the public a tomb that’s venerated as the…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Dog Abandoned at Airport for Months Finds New Home With United Pilot

Polaris the black shepherd dog had 30 people lining up to sign adoption papers and give…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula

By taking a closer look at one of Webb's first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists…

Work Set to Begin on Asteroid Hunting Observatory—NASA’s New Mission to Protect Earth from Disaster

A new space-based surveyor that will help catalog millions of near-Earth objects is now ready for…

Your Happy Holidays Horoscope From Rob Brezsny: A ‘Free Will Astrology’

Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood.…

7 in 10 Americans Love to Hunt for the Perfect Holiday Gift

Half of Americans anticipated that it would be “harder than ever” to find the perfect gifts…

Watch Lucky Little Boy Delight in Playing in Snow for the First Time During US Trip

This little boy was overcome with excitement after being able to play in the snow for…

Americas’ Oldest Spear Points Discovered in Idaho Look Like Ones From Japan 16,000 Years Ago

Archaeologists have uncovered weapon points that are thousands of years older than any others previously found…

Ottawa Nurse Wins $100,000 Cash From Radio Station–Watch Her Thrilling Reaction

A radio station in Canada surprised a nurse with the best holiday gift of her life.…

Care Home Residents Surprised By Festive Penguins Bringing Christmas Cheer

Residents of a senior home got a flippin’ good surprise last week, after two charming feathered…

Christmas Spirit Enfolds Korean Tourists During Blizzard –After They Knocked on This Guy’s Door

A group of South Korean tourists narrowly avoided a ruined vacation, with good fortune swapping it…

Top 12 Animal Stories of 2022: the Adorable, the Absurd, the Astounding

Good News Network’s top animal stories and moments from 2022 is a celebration of the majesty…