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Congress votes to remove a bust of the Dred Scott decision’s author from the Capitol
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San Antonio braces for spike in migrants with looming end of Trump-era policy
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Woman ejected from vehicle following 2-car crash, police say
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Exclusive virtual debut of ‘KSAT Storytellers’ special on Tuesday, Dec. 27 on YouTube
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World’s largest freestanding cylindrical aquarium bursts in Berlin
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Dallas community members ‘Adopt-A-Grandparent’ for the holidays
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Senate sends Biden bill to keep government open through Dec. 23
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Without warning, Twitter suspends journalists critical of Elon Musk
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Biden announces visit to sub-Saharan Africa in 2023
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Crime Stoppers release pictures of suspects believed to be involved in shooting of Uber driver, passenger
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AG Ken Paxton announces $168 million for Texas in Walmart opioid settlement
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San Antonio Zoo welcomes cotton-top tamarin twins
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JFK files: National Archives releases more assassination records to public
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Who is Aaron Dean? Former Fort Worth officer found guilty of manslaughter in 2019 death of Atatiana Jefferson
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LCRA awards $5,000 grant to Palacios Library
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The Death of Atatiana Jefferson: Jury reaches verdict Thursday in Aaron Dean murder trial
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The Death of Atatiana Jefferson: Jury finds former Fort Worth officer Aaron Dean guilty of manslaughter
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Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, former ‘Ellen’ DJ, dead at 40
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Pilot ejects in jet crash near Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, White Settlement police say
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Governor Abbott Appoints Curlee, Neill To School Land Board
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4 Texas social media influencers indicted in $114 million securities fraud scheme, feds say
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Deadly early-morning crash on West Side highway leaves police with questions
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Grand Prairie teacher arrested for alleged relationship with student, police say
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Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For City Of Saint Jo
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H-E-B opens first brand shop in San Antonio at Northwest Side store; one of four in Texas
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Armored truck driver assaulted at Northeast Side bank, taken to hospital
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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
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Funerals planned for Southern University marching band members killed in a crash while coming home to North Texas for winter break
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Man dies after being stabbed on Northeast Side, San Antonio police say
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1 person shot by police, hospitalized after Fort Worth car chase
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‘The city will never be the same’ Fort Worth community leaders sound off while awaiting the verdict in Aaron Dean’s murder trial
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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
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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
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Thieves steal catalytic converters from vehicles at emergency response company on NE Side
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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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Gov. Greg Abbott appoints new El Paso district attorney
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8-year-old brings loaded handgun, knives to SCUCISD elementary school; parents react to investigation
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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…
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France defeats Morocco to reach World Cup Final, their chase to repeat continues
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Mother remembers daughter who was murdered ahead of first birthday without her
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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
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‘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
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‘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
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WFAA investigation of shooting in group home prompts new legislation in Austin
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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
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