When she was a third-year medical student at Texas A&M University, Stephanie Swafford wrote about her…
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From her ‘love of animals and pizza’, Maranda Mathis, 11, remembered as sweet girl
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Swear words across languages may have more in common than previously thought
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Police who responded to the Capitol attack are awarded the Congressional Gold Medal
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Jan. 6 committee is likely to make criminal referrals related to Capitol attack
Rep. Bennie Thompson, chairman of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the…
Hertz will pay $168 million to customers it falsely accused of stealing its cars
For years, the rental car company Hertz falsely accused hundreds of innocent customers of stealing its…
‘Bad timing’: Dallas ISD’s former superintendent, Dr. Michael Hinojosa, confirms he will not run for mayor
When asked why he’s choosing not to pursue politics, Hinojosa said it’s bad timing for him…
No, JOANN Fabric isn’t going out of business or closing most of its stores
JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores is set to close only eight out of its more than…
Aaron Dean trial: Former police partner, Atatiana Jefferson’s neighbor take the witness stand on Day 2
After calling Jefferson’s nephew Zion Carr to the stand on opening day, the prosecution continues trying…
Cruz: “Of course” Trump was wrong to call for terminating Constitution
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz condemned the comment by the former president, but he also said that…
Camper disappears at Canyon Lake, belongings found by lake shore
CANYON LAKE, Texas – A 22-year-old camper disappeared at Canyon Lake over the weekend and is…
World Cup 2022: What teams advanced to the quarterfinals?
Out of the initial 16 teams in the knockout round, only 8 will secure a place…
3 men in Midland Co. arrested in connection to murder of 11-month-old child
The father of the child, Dylan Mckay Oneal, has been charged with capital murder, while the…
Facebook parent Meta threatens to remove news from platform
Last year, Facebook briefly blocked news in Australia after the country passed a bill to compel…
NASA to Discuss Climate Research, Mitigation Efforts
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will discuss the agency’s climate portfolio at 11 a.m. EST on Thursday,…
BGC Scores and Schedules: Playoffs Week 5
Below you will find the schedule of games and live scores for high school football games…
Area law enforcement agencies have taken in close to $10 million in excess military equipment
CUERO, Texas – Law enforcement agencies around the San Antonio area have taken in close to…
Trial in fatal wrong-way crash outside Boerne scheduled for March
KENDALL COUNTY, Texas – A San Antonio woman accused of driving the wrong way on a…
LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $10,570 grant to American Legion Post
LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $10,570 grant to American Legion Post New electrical wiring will allow…
Rackspace Hosted Exchange failure due to ‘ransomware incident’; company faces class-action lawsuit
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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…
Trump Organization convicted in executive tax dodge scheme
As punishment, the Trump Organization could be fined up to $1.6 million, a relatively small amount…
NASA Administrator, Astronauts Bring Space to Washington Schools
NASA is supporting a nationwide initiative to provide nutritious and hands-on educational kits to children, teachers,…
Cristiano Ronaldo benched for World Cup match against Switzerland
Ronaldo was pulled from Portugal’s game against South Korea on Friday and it was clear he…
San Antonio nonprofit connects African American youth to the outdoors
SAN ANTONIO – A local nonprofit focused on connecting youth of color to the outdoors has…
Salvation Army’s 2022 Parade of Kettles kicks off
It’s the Christmas season and that means the annual Salvation Army’s Parade of Kettles competition is…
Huskies and Horns ready to tangle in the Alamo Bowl
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Morocco makes history, beats Spain on penalties to advance at World Cup
Morocco is the only team from outside Europe or South America to make it to the…
Seeing realistic avatars on social media? Here’s what they are, how to make one and the concerns about them
SAN ANTONIO – You’ve likely seen AI-generated selfies all over your social news feeds over the…
LCRA awards $50,000 grant for improvements at popular community park in Menard
LCRA awards $50,000 grant for improvements at popular community park in Menard American Legion Park to…
LCRA awards $16,720 grant to Doss Volunteer Fire Department
LCRA awards $16,720 grant to Doss Volunteer Fire Department New firefighting gear will replace worn, damaged…
Gov. Greg Abbott says he will nominate retiring state Sen. Jane Nelson to be secretary of state
Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday he will nominate retiring state Sen. Jane Nelson to be secretary…
Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick diverge ahead of the legislative session on property taxes, power grid
The legislative session is more than a month away, but fault lines are already emerging between…
Army awards Bell Textron contract worth billions to replace Black Hawk helicopter
Bell Textron Inc. beat two of the biggest defense contractors in the industry for a U.S.…
Forbes list names H-E-B as the 6th-largest private company in the U.S.
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There’s no $150 Kroger coupon — this is a scam
A VERIFY viewer asked if Kroger is really giving away a free $150 coupon for the…
Jan. 6 ‘heroes’ honored for defending Capitol from Trump mob
The ceremony at the Capitol comes as Democrats, just weeks away from losing their House majority,…
Nike ends partnership with Kyrie Irving days before signature shoe launch
Irving had been a Nike athlete since the start of his career in 2011, and was…
Endeavour Crew Make Repairs to Hubble
In this Dec. 1993, onboard view from Space Shuttle mission STS-61 shows astronauts Story Musgrave and…
Man Returns Library Book He Needed for Fixing an Old Mercedes 47 Years Overdue with an Apology Letter
47 years ago, a Minnesota man walked into his local library and took out a book…
Gov. Greg Abbott says he will nominate retiring state Sen. Jane Nelson to be secretary of state
Nelson planned to retire from the Senate after 30 years in office. But her nomination will…
Shania Twain announces San Antonio show for fall 2023
SAN ANTONIO – Country music icon Shania Twain is kicking off the second leg of her…
West Side cultural arts organization offers free art workshops
SAN ANTONIO – A cultural arts organization is working with San Antonio’s youth to help tell…
BGC High School Football Playoffs Week 4 Final Scores
Below you will find the final scores for week four of high school football playoffs –…
Where does our water come from? KSAT Explains
SAN ANTONIO – Water may just be the new oil in Texas. As droughts become more…
Gov. Abbott to appoint State Sen. Jane Nelson as next Texas Secretary of State
On Monday, current Secretary of State John Scott announced he will step down at the end…
Watch out for these holiday pet hazards to avoid a not-so-festive vet trip
Some of your favorite holiday foods and decorations could be deadly for your dog or cat.…
Suspect in Club Q shooting charged with 305 counts
Charges against Anderson Lee Aldrich include five counts of first-degree murder and dozens of attempted murder…
Two Channel Island Plants Found Nowhere Else are Off Endangered Species List and Now Flourishing
Two plants that live on California’s Channel Islands and nowhere else on earth have reached recovery…
Governor Abbott To Appoint Senator Nelson As Texas Secretary Of State
Governor Greg Abbott today accepted the resignation of Texas Secretary of State John Scott and announced…
Actress Kirstie Alley remembered by friends, fans in Hollywood
Celebrities took to social media to offer condolences and tributes to ‘Cheers’ actress Kirstie Alley. WASHINGTON…
Suspect arrested for smashing man’s head with cinderblock, stealing his car, records show
SAN ANTONIO – A man was arrested after San Antonio police say he smashed another man’s…
Crime Stoppers offering $5K reward for information in deadly hit-and-run
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads…
The man who shot Lady Gaga’s dog walker gets 21 years in prison
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The man who shot and wounded Lady Gaga’s dog walker while stealing…
Recent murders lead Texas Muslim leaders to call for frank discussions about domestic violence
In May, a Houston man shot and killed his estranged wife, their 4-year-old daughter and his…
Aaron Dean’s murder trial begins with major question: Was police shooting justified?
The prosecution and defense agree on the basic facts. Dean, a former Fort Worth police officer,…
The fight to preserve El Paso’s Castner Range as a national monument
El Paso conservationists are fighting to get a 7,000-acre expanse of high desert wilderness designated a…
COVID-19, flu and RSV overwhelm hospitals just as pandemic surge briefly subsided
Hospitals across the United States are dealing with a combination of illnesses that are once again…
South Texas drag productions company says they’re upping security at shows due to threats
AZUL Entertainment in Portland said on their Facebook page they want to be sure entertainers, staff…
Texas lawmakers ask state agency to delay power market redesign until after 2023 legislative session
Lawmakers questioned whether a PUC proposal to redesign Texas’ electricity market would lead to the building…
Erik Cantu Jr. rehospitalized for complications after being shot by SAPD officer, family says
SAN ANTONIO – The teenager who was shot by a San Antonio police officer in October…
Home destroyed, dogs rescued after fire on East Side
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a…
More than 25 people evacuated after early-morning fire at downtown apartment building, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters say more than 25 people were evacuated following a fire…
Russian airfield hit, day after drone strikes on bases
Ukrainian officials reported a new barrage of Russian missile strikes across the country Monday, as Russia…
Aaron Dead trial live updates: Day 2 in court case surrounding Atatiana Jefferson’s death kicks off Tuesday
After calling Jefferson’s nephew Zion Carr to the stand on opening day, the prosecution continues trying…
How Austin’s housing crisis has shaped the race for a new mayor
The capital city's mayoral race is something of a test case in how the state's rising…
Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick diverge ahead of the legislative session on property taxes, power grid
The dueling approaches are coming into focus as lawmakers prepare to return to Austin for the…
Parents arrested after six missing children found safe, BCSO says
SAN ANTONIO – UPDATE 12/5/22: A set of parents arrested after an AMBER Alert was issued…
Uvalde CISD board takes no action at special board meeting after hours-long closed-door session
UVALDE, Texas – The Uvalde CISD school board took no action in a specially called meeting…
Kirstie Alley, star of ‘Cheers’ and ‘Wrath of Khan,’ dies at 71
LOS ANGELES — Kirstie Alley, who won an Emmy for her role on “Cheers” and starred…
Hundreds gather in downtown Decatur to pray for Athena Strand’s family
The event was organized by Wise County Judge J.D. Clark, who tearfully addressed the crowd about…
13-year-old victim’s family visits scene of apparent hit-and-run along highway in Fort Worth to plead for public’s help
A TxDOT worker found the teen’s body in a grassy off-ramp area of the I-30 and…
Keke Palmer reveals pregnancy on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Palmer, 29, is expecting her first child with boyfriend Darius Jackson. WASHINGTON — Keke Palmer announced…
How to protect yourself from porch pirates as holidays kick into high gear
Security.org reports 18% of Texans have had a package stolen this year for a median value…
Congressman optimistic bipartisan Afghan Adjustment Act will pass
SAN ANTONIO – U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said the Afghan Adjustment Act pending in Congress, which…
Thomas Jefferson HS alumni can take part in historic reopening through ‘TJ Legacy Walkway’
For all TJ alumnus, you can be a part of this historic reopening by donating a…
‘Cheers’ star Kirstie Alley dies of cancer at age 71
Her family revealed the award-winning actress had “recently” been diagnosed with cancer. WASHINGTON — Kirstie Alley,…
Man dies at hospital after Texas couple tied him up, neglected him for weeks, police say
The man, who police said was diagnosed with mental disabilities, died on Sunday at a hospital.…
Juror dismissed from trial of ex-Border Patrol agent after fainting while autopsy photos are shown
SAN ANTONIO – A juror in the capital murder trial of an ex-Border Patrol agent was…
Dallas community group to host town hall meeting on mpox virus
The FreeLux Project and AIDS Walk South Dallas will provide information and resources on mpox virus.…
Stores with the best and worst return polices
They say it’s the thought that counts, but maybe that’s only really true if you can…
Chicken N Pickle’s ski lodge pop-up bar is back for the holidays
SAN ANTONIO – Chicken N Pickle is inviting people to get in a festive mood at…
Fort Worth resident wins $1 million Powerball prize
The resident claimed the prize from a Nov. 21 drawing. FORT WORTH, Texas — A Fort…
Texas Secretary of State John Scott to step down at the end of the year
Scott was appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott in October 2021. AUSTIN, Texas — The state’s top…
? San Antonio Spurs to spread holiday cheer in series of charitable events, engagements
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs will be spreading holiday cheer with the community this…
Author says Harriet Tubman’s life and experiences offer relevant lessons for people today
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Texas’ top election official will leave his post at the end of the year
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Attorney, mother centered around Amber Alert say children are ‘traumatized’ after allegations against CPS
According to arrest affidavits, CPS told deputies the parents were going to take their kids to…
Missing child in Irving found safe, police say
Irving Police said they were activating an AMBER Alert for a missing four-year-old, who authorities said…
Reports: 3-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander headed to the Mets
Last month, Verlander declined a $25 million option from the Astros five days after helping the…
Atatiana Jefferson’s nephew testifies she didn’t raise gun at Aaron Dean: Day 1 recap
During opening statements Monday, Dean’s lawyers told jurors that their client feared for his life. FORT…
Converse police officer charged with DWI resigns from department
SAN ANTONIO – Update: Officer Juston Alexander resigned from the Converse Police Department Dec. 2, effective…
Watch: Furry stowaway under hood of SUV gets Cibolo mechanics hopping
“Get in. Get out. Get going.” When Janet Schoen brought her SUV in for an oil…
Red Hot Chili Peppers to make stop in San Antonio on 2023 tour
SAN ANTONIO – The Red Hot Chili Peppers are stopping in San Antonio along their Global…
Bakery Lorraine offers festive treats for the holiday season
SAN ANTONIO – Bakery Lorraine is offering holiday-inspired desserts through December. A few limited-edition offerings include…
Man sentenced to 99 years in prison for severely beating, disabling his 4-month-old son
SAN ANTONIO – Terrence Harper has been sentenced to 99 years in prison after a jury…
LCRA, City of La Grange award $19,973 grant to Fayette County EMS Foundation
LCRA, City of La Grange award $19,973 grant to Fayette County EMS Foundation New all-terrain vehicle…
UTSA leaders call on students to pack their bags for Florida bowl game
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Trial date set in February for indicted former SAPD officer who shot Erik Cantu Jr.
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Believe it or Not, Leprosy Offers the Potential to Regenerate Livers – Cutting Transplant Wait Times
Leprosy has appeared in medical literature as far back as there has been medical literature, but…
Toys for Tots aims to put a smile on children’s faces this holiday season
SAN ANTONIO – Tis the season of giving! Toys for Tots is ramped up this year…
UTSA distributes $4.2 million to students for fall semester
SAN ANTONIO – The University of Texas at San Antonio has distributed $4.2 million through emergency…
LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $15,654 grant to Washington Volunteer Fire Department
LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $15,654 grant to Washington Volunteer Fire Department New personal protective equipment…
Employment helps adults with intellectual disabilities see what they’re capable of
From the age of 2, I have always had at least one close friend in my…
After 117 years, the Port Isabel Lighthouse will shine its beacon once again
The Port Isabel Lighthouse is a white brick tower that sits on a berm near the…
Y’all-itics: How Gen Z is Disrupting Politics
Young political activists learn how to motivate their peers and begin harnessing the power of the…
Why are some World Cup players wearing masks on the field?
If you’re watching the World Cup, you may be wondering why some high-profile players have been…
Texas experiencing very high levels of respiratory illness activity, CDC data shows
SAN ANTONIO – If you’ve been feeling under the weather recently, you’re not alone. Centers for…
Rackspace email hosting service still in midst of ‘significant failure’ after four days
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Texas-based app promises to shorten your commute, save money on gas
Routora reorders the stops along your way to create the fastest, most efficient multi-stop route on…
Aaron Dean trial (Day 1): The case surrounding Atatiana Jefferson’s death begins with opening statements, testimony by Jefferson’s nephew, surprises
Three years later, now-former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean stands trial over killing Atatiana Jefferson…
2019 Deep Ellum attack: Jury finds Austin Shuffield guilty of assault, obstruction
Shuffield was arrested after a video surfaced of him armed with a gun and punching L’Dajohnique…
Poinsettias’ danger to pets has long been overblown
Contrary to popular belief, poinsettias are not deadly to cats and dogs. But they might get…
NASA Administrator Names New Leadership at Two Agency Centers
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has named Bradley Flick director of the agency’s Armstrong Flight Research Center…
Orion Approaches Moon Before Return Flyby
On the 19th day of the Artemis I mission, Dec. 4, 2022, a camera mounted on…
Historians Stunned: Uzbekistan Nomads Supplied a Third of the Bronze Used Across Ancient Mediterranean
Cutting edge analysis of tin isotopes has shown that tiny tribes of pastoral nomads from modern-day…
‘Turning Back the Tide of Extinction’ Australian Mammals Are Coming Back: Bandicoots, Bilbies, Potoroos
For all those roo-ting for Australian wildlife, there are reasons to jump for joy as several…
Texas’ backup quarterback enters transfer portal ahead of Alamo Bowl
SAN ANTONIO – The Texas Longhorns will have a new backup quarterback in their highly-anticipated matchup…
Jazzy ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ swings on after 57 years
The nostalgic special’s soundtrack has sold millions of copies — and the lyrics to one famous…