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Revised ‘Dreamers’ program to get another review by court
The ruling leaves the future of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals up in the air, with…
Did anybody win the $353 million Powerball jackpot?
The Powerball and Mega Millions grand prizes are climbing to eye-popping numbers again. ORLANDO, Fla. —…
Mother of Uvalde park shooting victim calls for better protection for local children
UVALDE, Texas – Almost a month after a second shooting rocked the Uvalde community following the…
City of Grey Forest looking to hire new police force
GREY FOREST, Texas – Grey Forest, a small town of about 500 people, usually goes under…
Fort Worth City Manager stripped of some duties after private plane trip
City Council reprimanded City Manager David Cooke for his response to questions about weekend getaway on…
Flu is already appearing in North Texas
Parkland and other clinics started seeing “scattered” flu cases and doctors worry a spike is eminent.…
Uvalde parents continue to fight for accountability months after elementary school shooting
The fight for stricter gun laws continues, four months since the Robb Elementary School shooting. UVALDE,…
North Korea continues missile launches as US redeploys carrier
The launch came two days after North Korea fired an intermediate-range missile over Japan for the…
BCSO: 2 teens charged with murder, assault after woman killed in drive-by shooting
SAN ANTONIO – Two teens who are in custody following a deadly drive-by shooting in West…
$2.6 million in meth seized after traffic collision in North Texas, police say
According to officials, 59 pounds of methamphetamine were confiscated by Watauga police after a traffic crash.…
Arlington Police announce new system to help solve gun violence
The department is using a decades-long technology system in a new way, where they’re able to…
New Florida Community Survived Hurricane Virtually Unscathed After Being Designed for Resilience
Even as two million Floridians lost power during the recent Hurricane Ian, one unique community survived…
‘That’s just who she was’: Eva Mireles’ daughter says mother a hero for shielding students from Robb gunman
Adalynn Ruiz will never forget the last text message she sent to her mother, Eva Mireles,…
Meteorologist Adam Caskey travels to Fort Myers to help his in-laws clean up after Hurricane Ian
FORT MYERS, Fla. – It’s been a week since Hurricane Ian ripped through southwest Florida, knocking…
Attorney for ex-Pct. 2 captain to withdraw after representing Barrientes Vela in civil suits
SAN ANTONIO – Despite being sworn in, former Bexar County Precinct 2 captain Marc D. Garcia…
San Antonio artists show iconic West Side people, places through Loteria-style art exhibit
SAN ANTONIO – A group of local women artists is showcasing treasures of the West Side…
Brothers charged in West Texas migrant killing released on bond
The two brothers charged last week in a shooting that killed one person and left another…
In East Dallas, a hand-rolled Cuban cigar shop, and the story of perseverance behind its success
In Cuba, Jose Hernandez learned the art of rolling cigars at his grandfather’s knee. In Dallas,…
Woman found deceased in dumpster, Arlington police say
The unidentified woman was pronounced deceased at that the scene and it remains unclear how she…
WATCH: Bexar County Judge candidates Trish DeBerry and Peter Sakai face off in forum
SAN ANTONIO – For the first time in more than 20 years, Bexar County will soon…
Consumer Reports weighs pros, cons of real dairy products
Have you checked out the dairy section of your supermarket lately? The choices go way beyond…
German-Texans celebrate their heritage with Hill Country fall festivals
German-Texans celebrate their heritage with several Hill Country celebrations each fall. The largest of those celebrations…
After 5 years in foster care and 2 Wednesday’s Child features, 16-year-old Jason has found his forever family
At one point, Jason was living out of a CPS office. He told WFAA he wanted…
10 North Texas music acts win grant, will record ‘Sounds of Deep Ellum’ album
Earlier in September, Deep Ellum 100 announced the musical acts that received the Sounds of Deep…
Yes, a change to the student loan forgiveness plan excludes some borrowers from relief
Some borrowers with privately held federal student loans are no longer eligible for debt relief if…
Methodist Hospital glows pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
SAN ANTONIO – This month, you may notice a pink glow driving by the South Texas…
CPS Energy to host San Antonio community input meetings Oct. 6 and Dec. 1
SAN ANTONIO – CPS Energy wants community input on planning San Antonio’s energy future. CPS Energy…
WATCH LIVE: Day 5 of Michelle Barrientes Vela trial sentencing
SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s Note: Court has recessed for the day and will reconvene at 1:30…
Bexar County elections chief defends number of polling sites prepared for midterm election
Bexar County Elections Administrator Jacque Callanen said Wednesday there will not be 388 election day sites…
OPEC+ makes big oil cut to boost prices; pump costs may rise
The move could deal the struggling global economy another blow and raise politically sensitive pump prices…
14-year-old boy shot, two women also injured in separate shootings near high school in Dallas
Parents say South Oak Cliff High School was put on lockdown as police investigated separate off-campus…
Election Day now a holiday for most Fort Worth ISD students
The district said there were safety concerns for schools that were being used as polling sites.…
‘Best New Skyscraper’ Mimics Nature: Looks Like 2 Mountains With a Valley, Water, and Greenery Between – LOOK
In the heart of Amsterdam’s business district, a lush green valley emerges from the rocky canyon…
Dana Loesch Lays Down Brutal Truth In Monologue After Attacks from ‘The View’
It’s kind of rich to get lessons in morality from the hostesses of “The View,” some…
Uvalde parents, supporters criticize state leaders for not calling special session on guns: ‘Don’t wait until it happens again’
Families of Robb Elementary School victims and survivors declared a “war against guns” and condemned the…
Remains found in Collin County identified as missing Dallas woman
Mercedes Clement went missing nearly two years ago. COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — Police have identified remains…
City of Houston website possibly hacked with posts about Russian mail order brides, essay writers
The blog entries are no longer live on the city’s website and its functionality appears to…
Governor Abbott Announces Winners Of Texas Veterans Commission’s Education Excellence Award
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the Texas public institutions of higher education honored with the 2022…
Candace Owens Responds to Critics After Wearing ‘White Lives Matter’ Apparel
Daily Wire host Candace Owens and rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, were seen wearing…
Death on Wheels: Planned Parenthood to Deploy Mobile Abortion Clinic Near Red State Borders
In this episode of Try to Control Your Shock and Amazement… In the aftermath of the…
Texas to execute John Ramirez despite Nueces County DA’s objections
John Ramirez, 38, convicted of murdering a Corpus Christi convenience store clerk in 2004, is scheduled…
Nicole Mann becomes first Native woman to go to space with latest SpaceX mission
SpaceX is scheduled to launch its sixth crewed space mission to the International Space Station on…
Food pantry, block cleanups, study spot for students: An East Side bar proud to be community center too
Black and white photographs. Fiesta medals. An old pink jukebox. Eclectic artwork. They decorate the Dakota…
29-year-old man arrested, charged with capital murder for fatal shooting in eastern Dallas, police say
Police say Donnie Davidson was shot multiple times and died in a hospital. DALLAS — A…
Voting begins for ‘Fat Bear Week’: Meet the chunky champs
A national park in Alaska celebrates its hibernation-ready bears with a popular online voting event. ANCHORAGE,…
Biden, DeSantis put aside politics in post-Ian Florida visit
With the midterm elections just a month away, the crisis had the potential to bring together…
VIP Gold Chat: Hurricanes, Hollywood, and Brad Slager
It is Wednesday — you know what that means: LIVE VIP Gold Chat tonight! Tonight, join…
It’s Not Too Late to Save Social Security
(The opinions expressed in guest op-eds are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent…
Farmers, chefs, restaurant and food truck owners can apply for $112K in grants via Texas Food & Wine Alliance
SAN ANTONIO – The Texas Food & Wine Alliance is giving away nearly $112,000 in grants…
Ozone Action Day alert issued for Thursday in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Thursday, Oct. 6, has been declared an Ozone Action Day in San Antonio…
San Antonio high school student wins national award for helping bring STEM education to underserved communities
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio area high school student is the founder of a nonprofit…
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q brings back fall favorites
SAN ANTONIO – It’s that time of year again when cool, crisp fall weather and pumpkin-spice-everything…
Attorney General Ken Paxton ordered to testify in abortion lawsuit after evading subpoena
A federal judge has ordered Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to testify in an abortion rights…
Ramiro ‘Ramsey’ Mu?iz, history-making Latino activist, dies at 79
Over the weekend, civil rights activist Ramiro “Ramsey” Mu?iz passed away at 79. Mu?iz was the…
LULAC raises reward amount for information on woman who allegedly lured migrants away from Texas
A Latino civil rights group on Wednesday said it is doubling its reward offer for information…
Plano man sentenced to life in prison for a ‘senseless’ murder at Shops at Legacy in 2021
Officials said Jordan Christopher Jacobs, 25, accused a complete stranger of staring at his girlfriend and…
Alec Baldwin reaches settlement with Halyna Hutchins’ family
Hutchins’ husband said filming of “Rust” will resume with himself as executive producer. SANTA FE, N.M.…
SWAT scene cleared, three arrested after shooting at Dallas home, police say
Officers at the scene confirmed to WFAA that one person was shot during the incident. DALLAS…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Monroe As Texas State Historian
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Monte L. Monroe, Ph.D. as the Texas State Historian for a…
Buc-ee’s to build a $30M pit-stop in Amarillo next year
AMARILLO – A new Buc-ee’s is set to open in Amarillo next year. The beloved pit-stop…
UT Tower to be renovated for first time in its history, will cost $26 million
This will be the first time the tower has such a project in its 85-year history…
Goodwill launches new online store
Secondhand clothing is expected to see some serious growth compared to retail as customers deal with…
Ancient 3,000 Year-old Canoe Discovered Beneath Wisconsin Lake Carved From Single Piece of Oak
The smiling face in the middle on the right side of the raft in this picture…
Man upset over eviction shoots woman, ties up teen with duct tape, San Antonio police say
SAN ANTONIO – A man who was upset about being kicked out of the home he…
Pick your own pumpkin off the vine at George Farms in Poteet
POTEET, Texas – You can pick your own pumpkin off the vine at George Farms in…
Video shows 87-year-old patient being hit, kicked and dragged in Texas City nursing home
The family says their 87-year-old grandfather has been telling them about the abuse for years, but…
Woman shot by daughter’s boyfriend after evicting him, police say
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are looking for a man who they say took some…
Family-friendly fall festival and rodeo coming to Helotes this October
HELOTES, Texas – A family-friendly fall festival is coming to Helotes in October at Pedrotti’s Ranch.…
Yes, Publishers Clearing House mails postcards with activation codes. Here’s what they look like
Publishers Clearing House occasionally sends out postcards to promote its sweepstakes. Here’s how you can tell…
Astronaut Nicole Mann Trains in T-38
Astronaut Nicole Mann sits inside a T-38 trainer jet at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas in…
Adopted Man Discovers Family After 20 Years When Brother Used His Unusual Name to Track Him Down
An adopted man discovered his biological family after 20 years when his brother tracked him down…
Moore to the Point – Joe of All Trades
Note: This “Moore to the Point” commentary aired on NewsTalkSTL on Wednesday, October 5th. Audio included…
Politifact Approaches Hall of Shame Territory With ‘Most Nonsensical Fact Check’ of J.D. Vance
We’ve extensively documented how supposed “man of the people” Rep. Tim Ryan, Ohio’s Democratic nominee for…
Man arrested for hit-and-run crash that killed San Antonio mom on Mother’s Day weekend
SAN ANTONIO – A driver who ran a red light at a Northwest Side intersection and…
UTSA wide receiver added to Biletnikoff Award watch list
SAN ANTONIO – UTSA wide receiver De’Corian Clark was officially added to the Biletnikoff Award watch…
Another National Guard soldier working Operation Lone Star dies by suspected suicide
According to documents obtained by the Army Times and The Texas Tribune, the soldier shot himself…
John Henry Ramirez will have pastor pray with him at execution Wednesday night
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in March that Ramirez can have a pastor pray with him…
Herschel Walker Is the Best Man for the Senate and the Left Is Desperate to Get You to Stop Him
This campaign has been a tough one for football great Herschel Walker, who is running to…
Stacey Abrams Claims She Never Denied 2018 Georgia Gubernatorial Election Outcome, Internet Says Otherwise
It’s always odd to see someone denying doing or saying something when the moment in question…
Texas teachers get 50% off admission to San Antonio Zoo for limited time
SAN ANTONIO – Texas teachers are getting a big discount at San Antonio Zoo for a…
Happy ‘Croctober’: Crocs giving away tens of thousands of pairs in honor of 20th anniversary
This month marks “Croctober” for Crocs, and they’re celebrating by giving away pairs of shoes to…
‘The Color Purple, the Musical’ hits Woodlawn Theatre stage for first time
SAN ANTONIO – The local production of “The Color Purple, the Musical” is a first for…
Retired longtime Bexar County judge dies from injuries suffered in 2011 crash
SAN ANTONIO – A retired Bexar County judge died from injuries sustained in a 2011 crash…
Dallas County looking for more election poll workers. Here’s how you can sign up
To be eligible to work as a Dallas County poll worker, a person must be 18-years…
The Herschel Walker Is the Best Man for the Senate and the Left Is Desperate to Get You to Stop Him
This campaign has been a tough one for football great Herschel Walker, who is running to…
With construction complete, this affordable San Antonio apartment complex already has a wait list
SAN ANTONIO – An affordable housing community on the Northeast Side, which broke ground in 2020…
Stone Oak family continues turning skulls in third year of hilariously spooky Halloween displays
SAN ANTONIO – A Stone Oak family is keeping their popular Halloween display bad to the…
Son’s images show him rescuing Mom from Ian’s floodwaters
Johnny Lauder shared photos of the journey to save his mother from her home after she…
Children’s Bereavement Center constructing permanent facility in Uvalde
UVALDE, Texas – The Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas is constructing a permanent facility to…
Alazan Courts weeks away from redevelopment plan after community feedback period
SAN ANTONIO – The historic Alazan Courts are weeks away from getting a redevelopment plan. The…
SAPD, Crime Stoppers seek information in murder of 29-year-old man
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are asking the public for information to…
‘Officer Big B’: Fort Worth police looking to recruit through viral video
The Fort Worth Police Department hopes the recruitment video can help fill more than 70 new…
Funeral set for Flower Mound firefighter who died of occupational cancer at 33
In September 2020, 33-year-old Wade Cannon was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer, and his diagnosis…
New WFAA/THPF Poll: Majority of likely Texas Hispanic voters support O’Rourke over Abbott
The final installment in our three-part “Texas Decides” poll also shows that a majority of likely…
Did anyone win the $380M Mega Millions jackpot?
After a buzzy near-record jackpot this summer, Mega Millions has climbed back up. Powerball isn’t far…
Depeche Mode to perform new album at AT&T Center in 2023
SAN ANTONIO – Depeche Mode will perform in San Antonio as part of their world tour…
Neighbors scared, in shock after innocent woman killed in west Bexar County drive-by shooting
SAN ANTONIO – A far west Bexar County neighborhood was rattled by dozens of gunshots and…
BCSO: 2 teens arrested in stolen car after woman was fatally shot in drive-by at wrong house
SAN ANTONIO – UPDATE 10/4/22 8:50 p.m.: The medical examiner’s office identified the woman late Tuesday…
Teen suspects fired more than 100 shots at wrong home, hitting 2 innocent victims, sheriff says
SAN ANTONIO – UPDATE 10/4/22 8:50 p.m.: The medical examiner’s office identified the woman late Tuesday…
Aaron Judge breaks AL record with home run No. 62 at Globe Life Field in Arlington
Judge hit his 62nd home run of the regular season, breaking the American League record. ARLINGTON,…
Exposure to More Foreign Accents Helps Children Grow Their Vocabulary Faster, Gamified Science Shows
When learning a language, the more foreign accents a child hears the faster they learn words.…
San Antonio Humane Society saves 100+ animals from Florida shelters despite being at capacity
SAN ANTONIO – At least four animal shelters from Escambia County in Florida reached out to…
Possible immunity deal for former captain overshadows day 4 of sentencing at Barrientes Vela trial
SAN ANTONIO – Former Bexar County Precinct 2 Capt. Marc D. Garcia appears to have turned…
Majority of mass shootings connected to domestic violence, experts say
SAN ANTONIO – There is a deep connection between mass shootings and domestic violence. Mass shootings…
Seguin police arrest raccoon as suspect in two power outages
Police have shared the mugshot of “Ricky Raccoon”, an alleged suspect in the recurring city-wide power…
What’s the biggest sports storyline? Fans in North Texas debate Aaron Judge seeking 62, Cowboys’ Cooper Rush and TCU football
“Aaron Judge, no doubt,” Jonathan Trujillo, who attended Game 1 of Tuesday’s doubleheader at Globe Life…
Lost for 97 Years, Rediscovered Magnolia Tree Spurs Hope for its Restoration in Haiti
An expedition team in northern Haiti has rediscovered a magnolia tree that has been lost to…
Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Mighty Energy Industry At Port Houston
Governor Greg Abbott today championed Texas' surging economy and jobs growth in our strong energy industry…
Stolen trailer third time Cibolo storage facility targeted in 6 months
CIBOLO, Texas – The theft of another trailer from behind the gate of Woods Storage in…
First time in state history: Texas is represented by Asian American women at 2 prestigious pageants
Miss USA is from Houston, and Miss Texas is from McKinney. DALLAS — For the first…
Answers to your flu season questions
As always, the approach of flu season carries a number of important questions: When should I…
Leading Nuclear Expert Predicts U.S. Response if Putin Is Stupid Enough to Use Nukes in Ukraine
With the “mighty” Red Army on the ropes in the Russia-Ukraine war, a desperate Vladimir Putin,…
Update: Dems in Disarray as ‘Comeback’ Narrative Completely Falls Apart
As we noted earlier, despite various Democrat “comeback” narratives that the MSM and the Very Online…
New AB 160 Gun Control Law: California Reverses Course on Youth Firearms Training
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the gun control AB 160 trailer bill into law on September…
Peter Doocy Exposes the Dishonesty and Folly of WH Approach on Gas Prices
Gas prices have been creeping back up again in many areas. But this is putting a…
BGC Scores and Schedules: Week 7, High School Football in San Antonio, South Texas, Hill Country
Below you will find the schedule of games and live scores for high school football games…
Politicians don’t always need musician approval to use songs in ads, but they need to buy the license
Political candidates need to purchase licenses to use copyrighted music in their TV spots. Those rights…
Herschel Walker paid for girlfriend’s abortion, report says
Walker has vehemently opposed abortion rights and calls the accusation in The Daily Beast a “flat-out…