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Castroville man sentenced to prison for two-day crime spree that included shooting and robbery, feds say
SAN ANTONIO – A man’s two-day crime spree in San Antonio resulted in a 151-month prison…
Croatia stuns top-ranked Brazil to advance to the World Cup semifinals
DOHA, Qatar — There’s been an epic upset at the World Cup in Qatar. Croatia beat…
Several migrants discovered in back of 18-wheeler in Kleberg County
A 911 call came in about the 18-wheeler driving recklessly down U.S. 77 in foggy conditions.…
Tina Turner and Ike Turner’s son Ronnie dead at 62
Ronnie Turner was a musician, like his parents, and made an appearance in his mother’s 1993…
Governor Abbott Appoints Perez To Texas School Safety Center Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Noe E. Perez to the Texas School Safety Center Board for…
Students at NEISD’s Institute of CyberSecurity and Innovation earn industry certifications
SAN ANTONIO – A $7 million-plus facility has allowed North East ISD students to get hands-on…
Keys to victory: Cowboys can’t overlook Texans in Week 14 matchup
The Dallas Cowboys will need to keep their foot on the gas pedal even with the…
City of DeSoto cancels holiday parade, reschedules tree lighting ceremony over football semifinals and possible rain
Officials said the parade will not be rescheduled, but the tree lighting ceremony will be taking…
Brittney Griner back home in US after prisoner swap with Russia
Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist was seen getting off a plane that landed Friday at…
Texas Launches Elite Taskforce To Combat Biden’s Record Gotaways
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Shavano Police investigating shots fired at it’s headquarters Wednesday night
SHAVANO PARK, Texas – Shavano police are investigating a shooting that happened just outside of the…
WNBA star Brittney Griner lands at San Antonio’s Kelly Field after release from Russia
SAN ANTONIO – WNBA star Brittney Griner has arrived in San Antonio after being released in…
RAW VIDEO: Man places object under statue moments before explosion in Downtown San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – The FBI, the San Antonio police and fire departments are working to find…
New Braunfels High quarterback shocked, falls from utility pole, officials say
NEW BRAUNFELS – A New Braunfels High School quarterback is recovering in a San Antonio hospital…
Man arrested for intoxication manslaughter after deadly I-10 crash, police say
SAN ANTONIO – One man is dead and another is in jail following a fatal car…
Croatia stuns Brazil in penalty kicks to reach World Cup semifinals
Neymar and the five-time champions are out of the World Cup after a thrilling match against…
Two, including teen, charged with capital murder in shooting death of 21-year-old man, Arlington police say
During the investigation, police learned the suspects arranged to meet with the victim to purchase marijuana…
Texas state representative files bill to ban minors from social media
Patterson compared social media use now to minors smoking prior to the Surgeon General report on…
Tim Duncan autographed memorabilia to be auctioned to support Spurs Youth Basketball League
SAN ANTONIO – Spurs Give, the nonprofit arm of Spurs Sports & Entertainment, is auctioning off…
RBFCU, Zapatos offer more options to Share the Shoes
SAN ANTONIO – Drop off a new pair of socks and shoes at any SAPD substation…
Reward offered for info on gunman who killed 30-year-old man during argument outside Walgreens on West Side
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help in…
Confirmed case of tuberculosis at Brandeis HS had possible contact with Clark HS students, NISD confirms
SAN ANTONIO – Northside ISD officials are alerting parents that a student at Brandeis High School…
O’Connor students may have also been exposed to tuberculosis case at Brandeis HS, Metro Health says
SAN ANTONIO – O’Connor High School has been found to have a direct link to a…
Man dies after DWI arrest in Denton, police say
Andrew Louden was arrested by Denton police on Nov. 30. On Thursday, police said they were…
Orion Gazes at Moon Before Return to Earth
On flight day 20 of the Artemis I mission, Dec. 5, 2022, Orion captured the Moon…
U.S. and Mexico team up on Mexican gray wolf recovery efforts
For over four decades, the U.S. and Mexican governments have worked to recover the population of…
New report: Guns much more likely to be present at domestic violence incidents in Texas
The 2021 State of the State report from the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) outlines…
Japan billionaire reveals 8 people picked for first civilian mission to the moon
One million people had applied for the chance to join a privately-funded flight around the moon…
Amazon’s $5 ‘thank my driver’ program maxed out after 1 day
Amazon offered delivery drivers an extra $5 for every “thank you” a customer sent, but the…
Manatee cousin, abalone among new species facing extinction
The dugong is vulnerable throughout its range, and now populations in East Africa have entered the…
Delayed Texas maternal mortality report to be released next week, state says
Due in September, the report was delayed to allow a full review of 2019 cases, the…
Carriqui to host ’70s themed New Year’s Eve celebration
SAN ANTONIO – Carriqui is ringing in the new year with a ’70s themed celebration. The…
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema leaves the Democratic Party to register as an independent
Updated December 9, 2022 at 9:19 AM ET Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, an unapologetic moderate who…
Brittney Griner is back home in the U.S. after a Russian prisoner swap
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The very last 747 jet has been made, ending a run of more than 50 years
The jet transformed an industry, bringing luxurious amenities and lengthy nonstop flights to the masses —…
Corpus Christi and surrounding area designated a World War II Heritage City
Dec. 7 marks the anniversary of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces, a…
Texas cities and counties returned millions in rental aid during the pandemic
In the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, the risk of mass evictions prompted the federal…
Operation Lone Star border arrest cases can’t be heard in Central Texas, appeals court rules
A judge in Central Texas’ Travis County can’t get involved in cases focused on arrests at…
Russia’s Putin says more US prisoner exchanges are possible
Despite negotiating for Griner’s release, the most high-profile American jailed abroad, the U.S. failed to win…
Why some soccer players are wearing Zorro-like masks at the World Cup
As World Cup matches resume, you may be wondering why some players have been wearing masks…
Yes, Amazon Alexa’s tip your driver feature is real
For a limited time, the “Alexa, thank my driver” feature let people send a $5 tip…
It’s Not Them, It’s You: Potatoes Don’t Deserve Their Bad Reputation
Data from Denmark has shown that as more and more Westerners shun the humble potato for…
An ounce of prevention: Differences in HIV prevention activities among rural and urban physicians
HIV remains a major public health concern in the United States, with adolescents and young adults…
NIOSA Rain Rock hoisted at botanical garden in hopes of clear skies for holiday light display
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio could really use some decent rain but the San Antonio Botanical…
LCRA and PEC award $17,571 grant to Horseshoe Bay Nature Park
LCRA and PEC award $17,571 grant to Horseshoe Bay Nature Park New interpretive signs will help…
Clinical trial for first Alzheimer’s drug with effect on cognitive decline looks for South Texas recruits
Get TPR’s best stories of the day and a jump start to the weekend with the…
Indicted ex-San Antonio lawyer used client money to pay for debt, ‘extravagant lifestyle,’ feds say
SAN ANTONIO – A former San Antonio lawyer was indicted on Thursday on wire fraud and…
No jail time for King Jay Davila’s grandmother despite involvement in infant’s death
SAN ANTONIO – The grandmother of 8-month-old King Jay Davila has reached a plea agreement for…
Scott, UIW outlast Furman 41-38, advance to FCS Quarterfinals for first time
SAN ANTONIO – After seeing their 14-point second-half lead evaporate midway through the fourth quarter, UIW…
Private RNC member emails reveal anger at Trump, frustration with McDaniel’s response to him
In missives sent to all 168 members, several committeemen expressed horror with the Nick Fuentes dinner.…
Strangers Join Together to Rent 15-Passenger Van after Flight was Canceled–Take 10-hour Road Trip Instead
A determined mother’s positive thinking got her daughter home when her flight was canceled by helping…
WNBA star Brittney Griner freed from a Russian prison lands in San Antonio
President Joe Biden said on Thursday that WNBA star Brittney Griner has been freed from a…
Santa visit brings joy to a frosty Alaska Inupiaq village
Santa left Rudolph at home to catch a ride on an Alaska Air National Guard cargo…
Athena Strand to be laid to rest after being killed by FedEx driver
The late 7-year-old’s mother told reporters her daughter would be cremated and come home in an…
Sinema leaves Democratic Party
The Arizona senator is changing her political affiliation to independent. ARIZONA, USA — Editor’s note: The…
6 San Antonio-area displays make Yelp’s list for best places to see holiday lights in Texas
SAN ANTONIO – Yelp recently released a list of top places to see holiday lights in…
Walmart CEO warns rise in retail theft could lead to store closures
Walmart isn’t the only company facing an uptick in shoplifting and large, organized thefts at its…
Texas drag shows become a right-wing target amid rising extremism
LGBTQ Texans say lawmakers and right-wing figures are misrepresenting what happens at all-ages performances to propagate…
U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady leaves Washington after 26 years of placing policymaking over headline-making
Brady condemned the divisiveness that has taken hold of American politics, saying social media is the…
Democrats elected a big class of young governors. They might be the future of the party.
These new state executives say they're "the next generation of national leaders," and they're willing to…
Behind the Kitchen Door: Convenience store kitchen shut down, popular coffee shops need serious cleaning
SAN ANTONIO – Health inspectors had to temporarily shut down a Northeast Side convenience store kitchen…
Iran performs first known execution of prisoner arrested during protests
The protests in Iran have expanded into one of the most serious challenges to the country’s…
Dallas Animal Services in need of fosters, residents to help adopt at least 150 dogs this weekend
DAS is offering multiple incentives to encourage people to adopt a dog in need at their…
Texas hits 1,000 days under Greg Abbott’s public health disaster as a new COVID-19 wave and legislative session loom
After more than 92,000 deaths and 8 million reported COVID-19 cases in Texas, the state remains…
Medical professionals predict Griner could undergo possible trauma patient approach upon arrival to SA
SAN ANTONIO – Brittney Griner’s return to life in the U.S. will start here in San…
Mother of murdered woman hopes $5K reward will trigger memories, bring justice
SAN ANTONIO – Lisa Reyes has been silently mourning and waiting for SAPD to find her…
Max Duggan first TCU player to win national QB award since trophy was named after TCU QB from 1938
Duggan is the first Horned Frog to win the nation’s oldest quarterback trophy, which is named…
Mauna Loa lava no longer imminent threat to Hawaii highway
Lava from Mauna Loa, which began erupting Nov. 27 after being quiet for 38 years, was…
‘Ringleader’ gets life in prison for 2018 double murder of teen, senior citizen
SAN ANTONIO – It took more than four-and-a-half years for Richard Montez’s case to go to…
Man arrested after pursuing relationship with teenage girl, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A 60-year-old man was arrested after pursuing a relationship with his neighbor, a…
WNBA star Brittney Griner to land at San Antonio’s Kelly Field, head to BAMC for medical care after release from Russia
SAN ANTONIO – WNBA star Brittney Griner will reportedly land in San Antonio following her release…
Go backstage with the national tour of ‘On Your Feet!’
San Antonio – You may think you know the story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan, the…
North Texas fraternity brothers donate new coats for local students
Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in Arlington are delivering brand new coats to 1,906…
True ‘River Monster’ of the Amazon Has Recovered Thanks to New Sustainable Fishing
Some of the best conservation stories in history begin by properly organizing and regulating the hunting…
After Her Book Launch Flops, Stephen King, Neil Gaiman and Margaret Atwood Swoop in With Support for Debut Author
New author Chelsea Banning tweeted to being “a little embarrassed” after the first book signing of…
South Texas Pride Q&A: Pride Center San Antonio expanding physical footprint, mental health services
SAN ANTONIO – The Pride Center San Antonio is expanding its physical footprint to offer more…
Murder of Schertz businessman Henry Gutierrez, Jr. now classified as cold case seven years after death
SCHERTZ, Texas – The Schertz Police Department announced on Thursday the high-profile murder of Henry Gutierrez,…
Laredo mom pulls up roots for the sake of her son with autism
SAN ANTONIO – A single mother from Laredo, Sandy Martinez, said she has “a knot her…
Cowboys running strong with Elliott, Pollard as Texans visit
ARLINGTON, Texas – Ezekiel Elliott is a tandem running back for the first time in his…
House passes defense bill scrapping COVID vaccine mandate
To win bipartisan support for the bill, Democrats agreed to Republican demands to scrap the requirement…
Live Oak PD investigating homicide after finding body in wooded area
LIVE OAK, Texas – The Live Oak Police Department is investigating a homicide after uncovering a…
Military suicides have become slightly less common, but are still a ‘massive problem’
At Cornerstone Equine Therapy Center outside San Diego, Judy Beckett has been working with the Navy…
Former coaches, security analysts and lawmakers weigh in on Brittney Griner’s release
The release of former WNBA and Baylor Bears star Brittney Griner from a Russian prison Thursday…
Yellen, Malerba become 1st female pair to sign US currency
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s signature will appear alongside that of U.S. Treasurer Lynn Malerba, the first…
‘It was a poor prosecution’ Community leader says prosecutors haven’t presented a good case to the jury
Some community leaders say they were disappointed the state called less than a dozen witnesses and…
Male or Female, Old or Young, New Survey Show Parrots Can All Speak at the Same Level
Did you know that parrots know when to use the phrases they mimic from their…
Texas state court throws out lawsuit against doctor who violated abortion law
The court's ruling does not overturn the 2021 law, which banned abortions after about six weeks…
9 suspects involved in shooting at Uvalde Memorial Park identified by police
UVALDE, Texas – Uvalde police have identified nine suspects who were involved in a shooting at…
Grand jury indicts former San Antonio attorney on wire fraud, money laundering charges
SAN ANTONIO – A federal grand jury in San Antonio indicted a former local attorney Thursday…
‘Scary moment’ 8-year-old girl recovering after being injured in North Richland Hills drive-by shooting
Angie Resendiz, 8, was sitting on a couch in her home when a shooter fired several…
FTC sues to stop Microsoft acquisition of video game company
Microsoft announced the merger deal in January but has faced months of resistance from Sony, which…
FedEx van video shows man taking 7-year-old Athena Strand, details of murder revealed in affidavit
Surveillance video from Tanner Horner’s van shows him taking her inside the vehicle, the affidavit states.…
Medical examiner identifies man killed in shooting near Helotes
SAN ANTONIO – Update: The Bexar County Medical Examiner has identified a man killed in a…
SAPD, Crime Stoppers searching for suspects in robbery on North Side
SAN ANTONIO – Crime Stoppers is seeking help from the public in identifying a man and…
Who was the ‘Boy in the Box’? Victim’s identity revealed 66 years later
The “Boy in the Box” case is Philadelphia’s oldest unsolved homicide and has haunted the community…
Shingles shot will be free for people with Medicare Part D starting January 2023
Many Medicare Part D prescription drug plans currently require at least a copayment for the shingles…
Former Dallas Police officer arrested for allegedly murdering her neighbor over a necklace, arrest warrant states
Lafitte allegedly had a necklace Clardy said was his and had been in an argument with…
New approach to teaching advanced statistics shown effective for public health students
Teaching public health graduate students the statistics skills they need for their future careers has long…
Houston native Brittney Griner, a WNBA star, released from Russian custody in prisoner swap
The Texas basketball star was first detained in February and was recently moved to a Russian…
VIA announces schedule for Christmas, New Year holidays
SAN ANTONIO – VIA Metropolitan Transit bus routes will operate on an altered schedule for the…
Felony suspect escaped police custody at NE Baptist Hospital, is still on the run, police say
WINDCREST, Texas – Windcrest Police Department is warning the public about a felony suspect who escaped…
Holiday festivities continue downtown, some free parking on Tuesdays and Sundays
Get TPR’s best stories of the day and a jump start to the weekend with the…
XFL unveils San Antonio Brahmas jerseys
Get TPR’s best stories of the day and a jump start to the weekend with the…
WNBA star Brittney Griner freed in prisoner swap with Russia
President Biden announced Thursday morning that Brittney Griner is “safe, she’s on a plane, she’s on…
These are the words, movies and people that Americans searched for on Google in 2022
(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Jeff Chiu…
‘New York Times’ editors hustle to prepare stories for newsroom strike
More than 1,100 unionized New York Times staffers are intending to embark on a 24-hour strike…
Disney just raised the prices on its Walt Disney World parks. Here’s how much.
Magic Kingdom, the park’s flagship area, will usually be priced higher than the other areas because…
Man accused of abducting, killing 7-year-old Athena Strand was delivering her Christmas present, mom reveals
“I was robbed of watching her grow up by a man that everyone was supposed to…
No, not all payment app transactions of $600 need to be reported to the IRS
What you need to know if you received non-taxable money through a cash app, and you…
Wise County Sheriff shares what punishment he recommends for accused killer of 7-year-old Athena Strand
Murder suspect Tanner Horner is under close watch at the Wise County Jail as investigators work…
Pioneer 10 Flies by Jupiter
In this illustration by Rick Giudice from August 1973, the Pioneer 10 spacecraft passes by the…
Former Republic Golf Course on Southeast Side could be converted to an arboretum
SAN ANTONIO – A closed golf course on the city’s Southeast Side could be converted to…
Boeing and Space Foundation will send student art to space
Boeing and Space Foundation are giving students the opportunity to send their artwork into space as…
Police need help to solve West Side murder where man was shot while sitting in his car
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are asking for help to solve the murder of 31-year-old…
LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $4,463 Grant to Maxwell Social Club
LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $4,463 Grant to Maxwell Social Club Energy-efficient windows will increase overall…
LCRA, PEC award $24,515 grant for water tank to aid firefighting efforts
LCRA, PEC award $24,515 grant for water tank to aid firefighting efforts New rainwater catchment system…
No, you can’t send Christmas cards to ‘recovering American soldiers,’ as meme claims
You can’t mail a Christmas card to an unnamed “recovering American soldier” this holiday season, as…
Brittney Griner’s release celebrated by basketball world
“It’s been a long, horrible ordeal and we really look forward to her return and hearing…