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Suspect in Idaho students murders waives right to fight extradition
STROUDSBURG, Pa. — A criminology graduate student facing first-degree murder charges in the November slayings of…
Fort Worth mayor, councilman not punished over making statements on Dean trial
Parker and Nettles had issued statements after Dean was convicted on a manslaughter charge in the…
8 found fatally shot in Utah home, including 5 children
The family was well known in the local community, a town of about 8.000. SALT LAKE…
Store employee stole bundles of Texas Lottery tickets, cashed them in for more than $21,000, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio woman is accused of stealing more than $31,000 worth of…
2-vehicle crash at intersection just north of downtown causes SUV to rollover, police say
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are investigating a 2-vehicle rollover crash just north of downtown…
Valero Alamo Bowl CEO preparing for big change
SAN ANTONIO – The Valero Alamo Bowl has for years stood out in a crowded field,…
Man shot multiple times by SAPD officers at West Side hotel, Chief McManus says
SAN ANTONIO – A man was shot multiple times by two San Antonio police officers after…
Thousands pour into St. Peter’s for funeral of Benedict XVI
Mourners poured into St. Peter’s Square, hoping to pay final respects to the pope who made…
Universal City police launches pilot drone program as new tool to fight crime
Universal City – Universal City Police has launched a new pilot program to fight crime from…
Richland Hills police share details about 8-year-old allegedly stabbed to death by grandfather; no motive released
Philip Hughes, 62, flagged down an officer near his home, where police found his grandson stabbed…
Will electricity rates in Texas finally come back down in 2023?
The cost of electricity soared in 2022. TEXAS, USA — Last year, natural gas made a…
Robb Elementary shooting survivors experiencing feelings of guilt
UVALDE – From shooting hoops to throwing spirals, 10-year-old Daniel Ruiz is in many ways your…
‘Character on and off the floor’: Statue of Dirk Nowitzki unveiled at AAC ahead of Mavs’ Christmas Day game
“You deserve it for every fan of the Dallas Mavericks, for every fan of Dirk Nowitzki,”…
Outdoor food, drink venues popping up east of downtown
SAN ANTONIO – Bordering the access road of I-37 north just east of downtown are several…
Man killed in fiery crash on I-35 identified by medical examiner
SAN ANTONIO – Update: A man killed in a fiery crash on the Northeast Side has…
Reyna family flagged Berhalter incident; interim USMNT coach named
Gio Reyna’s family said they notified the U.S. Soccer Federation of the decades-old incident because of…
Alleged Dallas Glock switch dealer charged with firearm crimes
DALLAS — A Dallas man alleged to have dealt Glock switches through Instagram has been indicted…
13 Panda Cubs Frolic Together for the First Time on a Playground Built Just for Them – LOOK
A group of more than a dozen panda cubs made a collective appearance in China to…
Hero or Nuts, He Ran a Marathon Every Day in 2022–and Then Went to Work at His Job–Raising a Million for Charity
For many, running a marathon is an accolade of life, a culturally-fixed way of proving athletic…
Former Texans receiver Andre Johnson named Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist
Johnson was named a finalist for the second straight year.
Check out this list of personalized Texas license plates denied in 2022
Take a look at some of the plates you won’t see on the road. TEXAS, USA…
Odessa City Council will meet to reconsider firing two top employees after lawsuit
A local attorney is threatening more lawsuits as a new City Council, backed by the local…
Texas Republicans urge Chip Roy and other McCarthy opponents to let Congress get to work
Texans poised to assume committee leadership are growing frustrated by Republicans blocking Kevin McCarthy's election for…
Large fire destroys home on Southeast Side, at least one person displaced, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – A home on the Southeast Side was leveled and destroyed by a large…
Michelle Barrientes Vela sentenced to 5 years probation, 90 days in jail, 600 hours community service
SAN ANTONIO – Former Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable Michelle Barrientes Vela was sentenced Wednesday to…
Marijuana, abortion decriminalization look likely to make San Antonio’s May ballot
San Antonio – San Antonio voters will likely end up voting on a sweeping city charter…
San Fernando Cathedral honors Pope Benedict with special mass
SAN ANTONIO – The former head of the catholic church, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, was honored…
Driver of 18-wheeler dead after rollover crash on LBJ Freeway in Dallas
The crash happened on LBJ Freeway near Hillcrest Road. DALLAS — One person has died in…
President Joe Biden says he’ll visit the border next week during Mexico trip
The president, who has been criticized by some Republicans for not visiting the border since he…
90?s rap duo Tag Team set to perform at halftime during Spurs game at Alamodome
SAN ANTONIO – Tag Team, a 90?s rap duo, will perform during halftime at the Alamodome…
State senator files bill for casino resorts, sports betting in select Texas cities including San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – There’s a new push in the state capitol for legal casinos and sports…
Man taken to hospital in critical condition following ‘dangerous’ fire at far North Side home, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters rescued a man who was unconscious inside a burning home…
SAPD airport officer reflects on his own near-death experience after Damar Hamlin’s sudden cardiac arrest
SAN ANTONIO – – As Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition after collapsing…
Michelle Barrientes Vela, former county constable, gets 90 days in jail for tampering with records
Former Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable Michelle Barrientes Vela on Wednesday was sentenced to 90 days…
There are no official members of the House until a speaker is sworn in
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives cannot be sworn in, engage in floor proceedings or…
No, the speaker of the House does not have to be from the majority party
The speaker of the House can technically be anybody – as long as they are nominated…
Governor Abbott Highlights Legislative Action Needed For Ankle Monitor Violations
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Texas House…
KSAT’s true crime video podcast, Texas Crime Stories, to launch next season in January
After a successful first year of KSAT’s true crime video podcast, South Texas Crime Stories, the…
Virtual kidnapping scam calls circulating in Schertz, police say
SCHERTZ, Texas – Schertz police are warning about a phone scam targeting innocent victims by claiming…
LCRA postpones refill of Lake Marble Falls
LCRA postpones refill of Lake Marble Falls Lake drawdown now set to end by early February…
BCSO cadet arrested after choking girlfriend ‘until she was unable to breathe,’ sheriff’s office says
SAN ANTONIO – A Bexar County Sheriff’s Office cadet was arrested Wednesday night after choking his…
Elsewhere Garden Bar welcomes a new Insta-worthy attraction in March
SAN ANTONIO – Elsewhere Garden Bar and Kitchen is adding a new treehouse-style slide to its…
Memorial Mass for Benedict XVI held at San Fernando Cathedral
The world’s Catholics paid tribute to the pope emeritus this week after he passed away on…
College scam mastermind Rick Singer gets 3.5 years in prison
For years, Singer paid off exam administrators to inflate test scores and bribed coaches to say…
Hydration may be linked to longer, disease-free life, a new study finds
Many know drinking water is vital for health, but a new study by the National Institutes…
Judge to sentence former constable Michelle Barrientes Vela on Wednesday
SAN ANTONIO – Update: Former Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable Michelle Barrientes Vela was sentenced Wednesday…
What is the ideal temperature?
Sunny and near 75?. Does that sound like your kind of forecast? Me too! It just…
WATCH: Get to know KSAT Meteorologist Mia Montgomery
See the full episode in the video player above. We’re relaunching our Whatever the Weather podcast…
San Antonio nonprofit is fighting food insecurity with Aquaponics
SAN ANTONIO – The local nonprofit Gardopia Garden is working on a project that is bringing…
The underage stars of a hit 1968 version of ‘Romeo & Juliet’ sue over their nude scene
The two stars of 1968’s “Romeo and Juliet” sued Paramount Pictures for more than $500 million…
Damar Hamlin GoFundMe: Texans donate more than $10K as fundraiser hits $6M
Several other teams and athletes, including quarterbacks Tom Brady and Matthew Stafford, appeared to donate to…
Bills issue Wednesday update on Damar Hamlin’s condition
The Bills said Tuesday that Hamlin was under sedation and listed in critical condition after he…
Overturned truck and trailer causes I-45 shutdown in Dallas
Aerial images showed there is debris on the highway and a significant backup behind the crash.…
Crew Recovers SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance
Support teams work around the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance spacecraft shortly after it landed on Friday,…
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Community Workshop In Galveston
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Visit Galveston will co-host a…
Get discounted tickets to last weekend of Lightscape in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – If you haven’t had a chance to check out Lightscape at the San…
Neighbor steps in to help residents as water wells around Medina Lake dry up
LAKEHILLS, Texas – Delivering water isn’t David Cahill’s main job, but it’s one that needs doing.…
TxDOT narrows option for widening I-35 through Austin
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has released the most detailed description yet of plans to…
Man suspected of intentionally driving off California cliff with 2 kids inside
The driver was in the car with another adult, a 4-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy.…
Gov. Abbott appoints former Dallas County Republican Commissioner J.J. Koch to Criminal District Court No. 2 for 2-year term
Abbott said Koch’s term will be set to end on Dec. 31, 2024, or until his…
Life Might Be Found on One of Saturn’s Moons Without a Spacecraft Even Needing to Land
Evidence of life on the icy Saturnine moon of Enceladus could be uncovered by a robot…
Governor Abbott Appoints Koch To Criminal District Court No. 2 – Dallas County
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Justin J. "J.J." Koch to the Criminal District Court No. 2…
141 people booked for DWI in Bexar County from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day
SAN ANTONIO – Between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, 141 people were booked on DWI…
Robbery appears to be motive behind shooting outside South Side bar, police say
SAN ANTONIO – Robbery appears to be the motive behind a shooting that happened early Wednesday…
A musical version of Pretty Woman is coming to the Majestic Theatre in January
SAN ANTONIO – Pretty Woman, the musical, is stopping in the Alamo City this month. The…
Dallas police: Man goes into cardiac arrest while in ambulance, dies in hospital
According to police, the man’s family and Dallas Fire-Rescue tried to control him before he was…
New hope for Parkinson’s disease
Neurological disorders are the leading cause of disability worldwide, and Parkinson’s disease is among the most…
Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI to be held at San Fernando Cathedral on Wednesday
SAN ANTONIO – A Mass to remember the life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will be…
Southwest apologizes, gives customers frequent-flyer points
Southwest’s CEO says the airline is acting “with great urgency” to process refunds, return lost bags…
How a ‘perfect storm’ of problems quickly created chaos for Southwest Airlines
The Dallas-based carrier, known for helping customers who “Wanna Get Away,” did anything but that during…
Hundreds of Mayan Cities and Towns with Ball Courts and Roads Discovered in LiDAR Survey in Guatemala
Researchers studying the Mayan Empire have discovered that hidden under the rainforests of Guatemala were more…
¿Cuál es el mejor momento para vacunarse? De inmediato.
Médicos de la Escuela de Medicina explican las opciones entre los diferentes tipos de vacunas y…
Why is our life expectancy declining and how might we fix it?
We are just starting the decade of the 2020s and already are seeing a level of…
Town and country: Urban and rural differences in Mpox vaccination and testing
During the 2022 outbreak of monkeypox, now referred to as Mpox, the Centers for Disease Control…
New statistical method could improve knee implants and skin cancer treatment
A study recently published in the journal The American Statistician describes a new statistical method that…
Texas A&M researcher awarded DOD grant to develop drug for brain injuries
The defense department grant will allow researchers to further develop a potential treatment to target the…
Researchers discover neural mechanism behind why chronic alcohol use impairs cognitive flexibility
Excessive alcohol drinking and its related problems have become a grave issue in the United States.…
Famed light show at San Fernando Cathedral on hiatus until mid-March
SAN ANTONIO – A popular event in downtown San Antonio won’t be taking place for the…
McCarthy’s bid for speaker to continue with Trump’s support
McCarthy said Trump wants him to stay in the race and told him to bring an…
Thieves steal $5K worth of property, use victim’s porch as restroom
SAN ANTONIO – The victims of a garage break-in say they feel violated and disrespected after…
6 millionaires but no jackpot winners after Tuesday Mega Millions drawing
The jackpot is the largest since someone in California won a record $2.04 billion Powerball prize…
What happens in the House until there’s a speaker elected?
Without a speaker, the House cannot fully form since that person effectively serves as the chamber’s…
Wanna work at a new golf resort? 1,000 jobs are up for grabs in North Texas
The hotel and resort, as well as golf courses, restaurants, shopping and entertainment venues, will open…
Family Rescued After Lucky Tesla Survives Plunge Over Cliff in California
The state of California remains 4 citizens richer after an incredible stroke of luck saw four…
Whataburger bringing back Dr Pepper milkshakes for limited time
SAN ANTONIO – Whataburger is bringing joy to Dr Pepper fans this new year — The…
The FDA finalizes rule expanding the availability of abortion pills
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday finalized a rule change that broadens availability…
Southwest Airlines apologizes and then gives its customers frequent-flyer points
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Many ERs offer minimal care for miscarriage. One group wants that to change
By the time she completed her residency in emergency medicine, Dr. Andreia Alexander had seen all…
Women leaders of color are leaving arts groups. But there are 6 ways to change that.
Women leaders are leaving top jobs at a higher rate than ever before. It’s being called…
Thousands unnecessarily arrested for minor offenses in Texas, a new report finds
Thousands of people across Texas were arrested in 2019 for offenses that could have been handled…
Man shot, critically wounded while leaving South Side bar
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are searching for a suspect who robbed and shot a…
Policymakers say addressing extremism among veterans is a ‘delicate’ challenge
Two years after the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, government leaders are still…
T-Squared: Introducing our spring 2023 fellows
Tribune fellows have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in all aspects of the operation of…
Man hit by truck while walking in crosswalk, driver flees the scene, police say
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are searching for a driver after a man was hit…
Driver extracted from vehicle after crash on Northeast Side
SAN ANTONIO – A man was taken to an area hospital following a crash on a…
Embassy in Cuba to resume visa services as migrants flee country
The resumption comes amid the greatest migratory flight from Cuba in decades, while the Biden administration…
‘It’s a question of when, not if’: Immigration lawyer says Title 42 will inevitably be lifted
SAN ANTONIO – It’s the start of the new year, and the fate of Title 42…
Son of player from TCU’s 1938 national title team says programs then and now have unbridled chemistry
David Kline’s father, Forrest Kline, played offensive line for TCU in the ’30s. He blocked for…
Atatiana Jefferson’s sister, Amber Carr, is fighting for her life in the hospital, family attorney says
Amber Carr was hospitalized during the Aaron Dean trial. Two weeks later, she’s fighting for her…
GOP lawmakers from Texas take stand in fight over House speaker
SAN ANTONIO – Texas Republican U.S. Rep. Chip Roy has taken the lead to reform how…
Suspect in fatal stabbing in Dallas claimed victim ‘walked into the knife’
The suspect is still at large at this time. DALLAS — An affidavit for the suspect…
Here’s why a North Texas Republican congressman-elect voted against Kevin McCarthy for Speaker of the House
Keith Self is among the 20 Republicans who held up a normally ceremonial vote for House…
Man shot, car stolen during meet-up for online sale in Fort Worth, police say
Police say the incident happened at the Centreport Lake apartments near Trinity Boulevard and Highway 360.…
Woman punches, kicks man after being asked to stop slamming door, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A 57-year-old woman was arrested after she punched and kicked a relative multiple…
Damar Hamlin: Bills safety’s cardiac arrest underscores importance of North Texas nonprofit
It was just 13 years ago when Zachary Schrah collapsed on the field at Plano East…
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy emerges as key GOP agitator in U.S. House speaker fight
Three Texas Republicans, including Roy, voted three times against U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy's bid to be…
Texas congressmen among Republican rebels voting against Kevin McCarthy’s speaker bid
A trio of Texas GOP congressmen played a key role in preventing Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.,…
Here’s how to get up to $14K for home improvements
If you’re looking to upgrade your home, you may be able to save thousands of dollars…
Jeremy Renner posts update after snowcat accident caused serious injuries
The New Year’s Day incident left the Oscar-nominated actor in critical condition with chest and orthopedic…
Damar Hamlin’s injury: Grapevine psychiatrist discusses the potential emotional impact for athletes
“This entire event that’s occurred, it gets everybody’s attention. It’s a bit of a dose of…
Damar Hamlin: Former NFL players say they were stunned by safety’s collapse, cardiac arrest
Hall of Famer Tim Brown and former Super Bowl champion Thomas Everett say what happened to…
“It takes time to get stuff done”: New Texas congressman promises results, not rhetoric
Nathaniel Moran, the former Smith County judge, has promised to be a staunch conservative who will…
Looking for a job? Find out how to become a Bexar County court reporter
SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County court reporters are ready to start the new year as more…
Defense begins calling witnesses in effort to keep Barrientes Vela from being sentenced to prison
SAN ANTONIO – The sentencing of convicted ex-Bexar County constable Michelle Barrientes Vela resumed Tuesday, as…
What is the emergency protocol for the Cowboys and AT&T Stadium?
On average, each NFL game has 30 healthcare providers at the stadium, which includes team physicians,…
City of Dallas’ sanitation department implementing new routes, collection schedule
The changes have resulted in collection being overlooked in some areas, spurring complaints from residents. DALLAS…
Damar Hamlin fundraiser: What’s real and how to spot a scam
Millions of donations are pouring into a toy drive fundraiser set up by Buffalo Bills safety…
Texas family planning clinics require parental consent for birth control following court ruling
The Title X program has long provided free, confidential contraception to anyone, regardless of age, income…
WATCH LIVE: McCarthy fails in marathon votes for speaker, not giving up
A Speaker of the House contest last went multiple rounds in 1923. WASHINGTON — Republican leader…