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Dallas community members ‘Adopt-A-Grandparent’ for the holidays
Volunteers are taking time to celebrate grandparents who are raising their grandchildren alone. They’re sponsoring a…
‘You took him away from me’: Daughter says father was killed in apparent road-rage shooting
SAN ANTONIO – An apparent road-rage shooting on the Southeast Side claimed the life of a…
Senate sends Biden bill to keep government open through Dec. 23
Lawmakers must now race to finish a full-year spending package before they head home for the…
Poth falls to Gunter in UIL Class 3A Division II State Championship game
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Without warning, Twitter suspends journalists critical of Elon Musk
Twitter did not give any explanation for why it took down the accounts and made their…
Biden announces visit to sub-Saharan Africa in 2023
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Supporters of Atatiana Jefferson call verdict in Aaron Dean’s trial not ‘real full justice’
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Senate passes defense bill rescinding COVID vaccine mandate
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State Sen. Gutierrez, Uvalde victim’s sister, pediatrician ask Congress for gun violence solutions: ‘When is enough, enough?’
Nearly seven months after the tragedy at Robb Elementary School, State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, the sister…
Crime Stoppers release pictures of suspects believed to be involved in shooting of Uber driver, passenger
SAN ANTONIO – Crime Stoppers on Thursday released pictures of two men believed to have been…
AG Ken Paxton announces $168 million for Texas in Walmart opioid settlement
The amount designated for Texas was part of a $3.1 billion settlement for more than a…
All Elite Wrestling’s ‘Winter is Coming’ adds another chapter to DFW’s long wrestling history
Thousands of fans packed Garland’s Curtis Culwell Center Wednesday night to see a world title match…
Welfare check leads to dead man found inside Denton home, police say
Detectives began an investigation after they were told by the Social Security Administration that they had…
Bexar County judges worried about lack of prosecutors in District Attorney’s Office
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San Antonio Zoo welcomes cotton-top tamarin twins
SAN ANTONIO – If you visit the San Antonio Zoo, you may notice two new adorable…
JFK files: National Archives releases more assassination records to public
Around 97% of the collection of Kennedy assassination documents are now publicly available following Thursday’s release,…
Aaron Dean was charged with murder but guilty of manslaughter. What’s the difference?
The lesser charge detailed by Judge George Gallagher was manslaughter, a second-degree felony. Murder is a…
Who is Aaron Dean? Former Fort Worth officer found guilty of manslaughter in 2019 death of Atatiana Jefferson
WFAA took a look at Dean’s personnel files and videos of his job interview with Fort…
Watch free San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo preliminary events in Uvalde in January
UVALDE, Texas – The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is holding a qualifier event in…
‘Survivor’ winner is Texas man who pledged his entire $1 million prize to veterans
KINGWOOD, Texas – A Texas man named Mike Gabler just won “Survivor” season 43 and has…
LCRA awards $5,000 grant to Palacios Library
LCRA awards $5,000 grant to Palacios Library New security features will improve safety for visitors, employees…
No, briefly being exposed to fentanyl cannot cause an overdose, medical experts say
Sheriff’s departments in 2021 and 2022 issued warnings about overdosing from brief fentanyl exposure or touch…
The Death of Atatiana Jefferson: Jury reaches verdict Thursday in Aaron Dean murder trial
Over the course of five days, the jury has heard from several witnesses and experts, including…
The Death of Atatiana Jefferson: Jury finds former Fort Worth officer Aaron Dean guilty of manslaughter
After five days of testimony and over 13 hours of deliberation, the jury returned with a…
Insider virtual event: The science behind local forecasts with KSAT Weather Authority
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Wednesday’s Child: Santa Claus visits with children during annual Christmas Party at The Mason Dallas
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Yaqub Talib, Aqib Talib, Big 12 Youth Sports League sued by family of Texas coach killed at youth football game
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Jan. 6 committee to vote Monday on riot criminal referrals
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VIA, H-E-B to provide free transportation to Feast of Sharing event
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Why do you see your breath outside on a cold day? ?
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3 killed in Louisiana as massive winter storm strikes the South
A storm system killed at least three people and uprooted families across Louisiana, where some homes…
18-year-old charged with murder in connection to April 2022 shooting death of teen, Dallas police say
DPD says Deandre Hamilton has been wanted since July 2022 for the murder of 17-year-old Salvador…
Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, former ‘Ellen’ DJ, dead at 40
‘tWitch’ was a permanent fixture on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” for the last 8 years that…
Pilot ejects in jet crash near Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, White Settlement police say
The pilot’s condition is unknown at this time, police say. WHITE SETTLEMENT, Texas — A plane…
Voters in five Texas cities approved decriminalizing marijuana. Now city officials are standing in the way.
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Governor Abbott Appoints Curlee, Neill To School Land Board
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Geekdom’s Entrepreneur in Residence brings guidance to help local businesses grow
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4 Texas social media influencers indicted in $114 million securities fraud scheme, feds say
Four Texas social media influencers have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their alleged…
Deadly early-morning crash on West Side highway leaves police with questions
SAN ANTONIO – A deadly crash on a West Side highway early Tuesday morning has left…
Trevor Noah goes for a threepeat of Grammy Award hosting
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Grand Prairie teacher arrested for alleged relationship with student, police say
Police said an investigation opened into Kenrick Burns, who is a coach and teacher at a…
Hanukkah 2022: Top questions about the ‘Festival of Lights’
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Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For City Of Saint Jo
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Saint Jo, having completed the multi-step training…
H-E-B opens first brand shop in San Antonio at Northwest Side store; one of four in Texas
H-E-B fans in San Antonio can now get their hands on brand merchandise at a local…
Armored truck driver assaulted at Northeast Side bank, taken to hospital
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are searching for three people who they say assaulted the…
From the 20s to 80s: best workouts for every decade
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Texas school district responds to student fentanyl deaths with outreach and a new video campaign
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Former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach leaves behind legacy of ‘ambition and guile’
Mike Leach, the one-time head coach at Texas Tech and most recently at Mississippi State, died…
Black houses are so hot right now. But are they hotter?
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Texas fights federal rule that would outlaw LGBTQ discrimination in state adoptions and foster care
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Children’s hospitals are struggling to cope with a surge of respiratory illness
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Public may order free COVID tests by mail again, just in time for the holidays
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You can now get more free at-home COVID-19 tests from the government
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Tyler Perry opens up about past suicide attempts after learning of Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ death
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Federal Reserve announces 7th rate increase of 2022
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Arizona driver cited for carpooling with inflatable Grinch
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Graphs show dramatic change in real estate trends in San Antonio, Bexar County in 2022
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Parents and survivors of mass shooting at Robb Elementary to appear before Congress
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Childhood BMI chart revised in response to massive child obesity
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USCG: 2 men aboard sailboat traveling to Florida rescued 200 miles east of Delaware
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KSAT poll shows majority of people want horse-drawn carriages banned in downtown San Antonio
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Here’s what the fed interest rate hike means for you
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Former SAPD officer fired for feces sandwich ‘released from employment’ in Floresville, mayor says
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MacArthur HS teacher accused of having improper relationship with student released from jail
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Boy, 12, critically injured after sister stabs him with kitchen knife, San Antonio police say
SAN ANTONIO – A 12-year-old boy is fighting for his life after San Antonio police said…
Funerals planned for Southern University marching band members killed in a crash while coming home to North Texas for winter break
Police said a driver was distracted while driving an 18-wheeler into a car where the men…
Man dies after being stabbed on Northeast Side, San Antonio police say
SAN ANTONIO – A 62-year-old man has died at an area hospital after he was stabbed…
1 person shot by police, hospitalized after Fort Worth car chase
Fort Worth PD said officers were responding to a stolen vehicle call at a local automotive…
‘The city will never be the same’ Fort Worth community leaders sound off while awaiting the verdict in Aaron Dean’s murder trial
Many in Fort Worth are concerned about the impact the verdict could have on the city,…
Earliest Evidence of Modern Humans in Europe Dates back 65K years–After Jaw Bone is Discovered in Spain
A re-examination of a hominid jawbone found over 100 years ago in Spain may have just…
30% of Barbados Seas to be Protected Under “Blue Bond” Financing That Saved The Seychelles
As part of a debt-for-nature refinancing program, the island nation of Barbados is set to unlock…
Twitter changes rules, suspends account tracking Elon Musk’s jet
“Any account doxxing real-time location info of anyone will be suspended, as it is a physical…
West Texas parents are suing their schools over racism as others demand action over antisemitic bullying
School leaders have said they don't tolerate racism and that they regularly train teachers how to…
Thieves steal catalytic converters from vehicles at emergency response company on NE Side
SAN ANTONIO – An emergency response headquarters on the city’s Northeast Side is the latest target…
Veterans Treatment Court judge serves last graduation docket after presiding 10+ years
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Alamo Colleges expands free tuition program to all Bexar County ISD schools
Every senior enrolled in a traditional public school in Bexar County is now eligible for free…
Yes, wages have grown faster than prices in the last several months
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Pelosi portrait unveiled, historic 1st of a female speaker
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Gov. Greg Abbott appoints new El Paso district attorney
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Gift ideas for foodies for under $20
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8-year-old brings loaded handgun, knives to SCUCISD elementary school; parents react to investigation
SCHERTZ, Texas – Schertz police are investigating after a third-grade student brought a loaded handgun and…
As lawmakers ramp up ‘invasion’ talk, migrants in El Paso instead search for places to sleep
On Wednesday morning just blocks away from the international bridge in downtown El Paso, Henri and…
Governor Abbott Appoints Hicks As 34th Judicial District Attorney
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bill D. Hicks as the District Attorney of the 34th Judicial…
National Guard member deployed for Operation Lone Star stabbed while off duty in Mexico
The service member is expected to recover.
Governor Abbott Signs Economic Partnership Agreement With Finland
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Medical examiner identifies body of man found in ditch in southwest Bexar County
A man’s body that was found in a ditch in southwest Bexar County has been identified…
A special flight out of Houston aims to redefine who can be an astronaut
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Morocco’s success at the World Cup has turned the Atlas Lions into a Cinderella team, winning…
France defeats Morocco to reach World Cup Final, their chase to repeat continues
AL KHOR, Qatar — France is heading back to the World Cup Final and aiming to…
Mother remembers daughter who was murdered ahead of first birthday without her
Veronica Sanchez was killed 10 months ago and her mother, family and the community are doing…
Yes, some snow globes contain a toxic chemical used in antifreeze
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France beat Morocco 2-0, advance to World Cup final
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15-day suspension for BCSO deputy who failed to lock jail door, leading to inmate beating
SAN ANTONIO – A Bexar County Sheriff’s detention officer was suspended 15 days earlier this year…
‘I’m heartbroken’: Ellen DeGeneres, other show members pay tribute to DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss
Former coworkers, family and friends are mourning the loss of the beloved DJ and dancer Stephen…
Texas fights federal rule that would outlaw LGBTQ discrimination in state adoptions and foster care
Texas allows limits on who can decide to help LGBTQ couples seeking to foster or adopt.…
Soldiers’ Angels want to give military, veteran families a memorable holiday season
SAN ANTONIO – Soldiers’ Angels and Angel sponsors are ready to adopt a family and spread…
‘Ellen’ DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss dead at 40 after apparent suicide, report says
Beloved DJ and dancer Stephen “tWitch” Boss, who was famously known as the DJ for Ellen…
Family of man slain by Bexar County sheriff’s deputy speaks out following $1.5M settlement
On March 9, 2020, law enforcement responded to the home of Lisa and Jesus Garcia on…
WFAA investigation of shooting in group home prompts new legislation in Austin
The legislation stems from a WFAA report about the tragic story of a 27-year-old North Texas…
Texas fights federal rule that would outlaw LGBTQ discrimination in state adoptions and foster care
Texas allows religious groups that are part of the state's child welfare network to refuse to…
SAPD continues to bring holiday cheer to local families with Blue Santa program
SAN ANTONIO – The Blue Santa program is an effort by San Antonio Police Department to…
San Antonio Zoo works to save Japanese giant salamander with salamander ladders
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Zoo is working to save an ancient amphibian species that…
VIDEO: Off-duty SAFD firefighter saves curious cat trapped in Christmas lights
The following is a first-hand account from KSAT reporter Tim Gerber after a curious cat got…
SAPD internal affairs probing Helotes bar fight involving off-duty officers
HELOTES, Texas – Multiple San Antonio police officers are being investigated by internal affairs for their…
Bexar County ME’s office identifies last 2 victims in explosion at an underground home on Southeast Side
SAN ANTONIO – The last two victims who died in an explosion on the Southeast Side…
Athena Strand’s father sues FedEx, Dallas-area contractor who hired suspect in her killing
Strand’s father is suing Tanner Horner, FedEx and Big Topspin, Inc., the contractor used to hire…
Texas attorney general’s office sought state data on transgender Texans
The behind-the-scenes effort by Ken Paxton's office to obtain data on how many Texans had changed…
Residents say history of false alarms made them ignore real fire at apartment complex
SAN ANTONIO – When fire alarms sounded throughout a far Northwest Side apartment complex early Wednesday,…
San Antonio College announces second woman to be president in its history
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio College has named its newest president, and she will be the…
A lawsuit alleges a racial disparity in VA benefits and says the VA isn’t doing enough about it
Conley Monk, Jr. volunteered to serve in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He drove…
Two unclaimed $1M Mega Millions bought in Texas will soon expire
One ticket was purchased in Plano and the other was bought in Prairie View. DALLAS —…
Governor Abbott Calls For Investigation Of NGOs Aiding Illegal Crossings
Governor Greg Abbott today called for an investigation into the role non-governmental organizations (NGOs) may have…
Police: Customer shoots St. Louis KFC employee over no corn
ST. LOUIS – A KFC employee in St. Louis has been hospitalized after a customer shot…
Accidental shooting sends man to hospital in critical condition, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A man in his 20s was taken to an area hospital following an…
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LCRA awards $23,633 grant to El Campo Emergency Medical Service
LCRA awards $23,633 grant to El Campo Emergency Medical Service New emergency equipment in command vehicles…