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Man found after going missing in Grapevine on Friday
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Creuzot fulfills pledge, rescinds controversial theft policy in Dallas County
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How monoclonal antibodies lost the fight with new COVID variants
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Sensing an imminent breakdown, communities mourn a bygone Twitter
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Biden, turning 80, faces an age-old question: How old is too old to be president?
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5 people were killed and 18 wounded in shooting at an LGBTQ club in Colorado Springs
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Tyler Adams to captain US, youngest at this year’s World Cup
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World Cup 2022: Young US team ready to play, but controversies abound
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Man in critical condition after being shot on Northwest Side, San Antonio police says
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Planting Trees in a City 30 Years Ago May Have Lowered the Risk of Deaths From Diseases
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Born at 25 weeks, weighing 1 pound, Houston girl set to celebrate her quinceañera
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Trinity rallies past Hardin-Simmons 14-7, advances to second round of Division III playoffs
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Clippers hit 21 3-pointers in 119-97 rout of Spurs
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Jourdanton hoarder home cleanup begins
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36th annual Light the Way Holiday Festival offers in-person celebrations starting Saturday
San Antonio – The University of the Incarnate Word hosted its annual Light The Way Holiday…
Inflation gobbling up Thanksgiving grocery budgets: How to help families in need
The season of giving is well underway as hundreds of families lined up for fresh Thanksgiving…
Historic compensation fund approved at UN climate talks
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Dallas police officer arrested, charged with aggravated assault and fired, department says
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2 people injured in Fort Worth police chase
Two passengers from inside a stolen vehicle were injured and taken to a hospital. FORT WORTH,…
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz confirms he will seek a third term in 2024
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Incarnate Word routs Northwestern State 66-7, claims Southland Conference title
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Another winter-like day expected Sunday
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One person shot, one arrested at Mesquite trampoline park shooting
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Musk restores Trump’s Twitter account after holding online poll
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License to scan: Plate readers found across Texas are mostly unregulated
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UTSA crushes Rice 41-7, will host Conference USA title game for second straight season
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Multiple people in custody after shots fired in garage near downtown, SAPD says
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Girl dies after being hit by pickup truck as Raleigh Christmas Parade ends tragically
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Ban on open alcohol containers goes into effect in West 7th area
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Driver killed after crashing into back of 18-wheeler on IH-35, San Antonio Police say
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Tunnel Found in Egypt Could Lead to Lost Tomb of Cleopatra
A major discovery of underground tunnels has been made in Egypt, and archeologists believe they could…
SAPD, Crime Stoppers seek information in murder of 48-year-old man
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JBSA-Lackland training squadron hosted its first military working dog expo
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Pup feeling under the weather? It could be canine influenza
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FIFA chief blasts critics ahead of World Cup in Qatar and accuses them of hypocrisy
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Mariah Carey to have ‘childhood dream’ come true at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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New U.S. Citizen From Cuba Celebrates ‘First Paycheck in America’ in Viral Video-WATCH
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More than 300 UTSA students participated in the Fall 2022 Tech Symposium
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Traffic Alert: Jackknifed trailer closes Highway 281 N at Thousand Oaks
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Man dead after crashing into back of 18-wheeler on IH-35, San Antonio Police says
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Bexar County adds sheriff investigators as violent crimes, property crimes rise
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Island Paradise Declared Rat-Free After Massive Volunteer Eradication Campaign
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‘Like Finding a Unicorn’: Researchers Rediscover Black-Naped Pheasant-Pigeon, a Bird Lost to Science for 140 Years
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Golf Buddies Sink Consecutive Holes-in-One on Same Tee-Shot–Beating 17 Million to 1 Odds
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1 critically injured, suspect arrested, 4 detained after shooting at South Park Mall food court, SAPD says
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Why Qatar is a controversial host for the World Cup
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North Korea unveils Kim’s daughter at missile launch site
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Dallas, Fort Worth mayors proclaim National Adoption Day as ‘Celebrate the Love Day’
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Celebrate the Love: 2022 Adoption Special
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Northside ISD bus driver drops off five-year-old at wrong location, parent says
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Q&A with Dallas CASA’s Chad Frymire
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Built through kinship adoption, this North Texas family is thriving
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The Marshall Family: Built through adoption
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Dallas CASA advocate Juan Nevarez shares importance of representation
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Steele vs. Lake Travis Area Playoff game Friday at 7:30 p.m.
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North Texas nonprofit delivers customized clothing packages to foster homes
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Meadows Museum hosts ‘Picturing You!’ event on National Adoption Day
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LaQueena Warren answers frequently asked foster-related questions
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Fort Worth weekend rodeo event to help benefit daughter of late rodeo champ
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Fort Worth man charged with manufacturing, selling 3D-printed gadgets converting guns to machine guns
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Trump lashes out at special prosecutor announcement, says he will not ‘partake’
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Driver arrested in sheriff’s recruits crash is released
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1 dead in a twin-engine plane crash in Wise County
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‘Families are struggling’: San Antonio Food Bank works to feed families for Thanksgiving
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Flu season comes back with high number of cases, along with other sicknesses spreading in Bexar County
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Sen. Markey vs. Musk’s Twitter: The freed bird might get its wings clipped
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Granbury ISD assistant superintendent used district’s private plane for family trip
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‘Plan ahead’: Experts predict busy holiday travel season
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North Texas doctor accused of tampering with IV bags written up more than 30 times at previous clinic, testimony shows
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Holiday season warning: Scammers heading to social media to catch their targets, BBB says
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Denton County fire chief faces 10 years in prison if convicted after allegedly stealing from department pension fund
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Texas Guard to send tank-like military vehicles to the border
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Holiday shoppers, those store credit cards may cost you
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Keeping pigs as pets has become a porker of a problem in San Antonio
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A bill to abolish the ‘pink tax’ in Texas is filed for a fourth time
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Texas employment hit a record high for the 12th straight month
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Justice Dept. reportedly investigating Ticketmaster’s parent company
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Yes, candidates can still win after conceding an election
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Here’s why we still don’t know what went wrong in Harris County on Election Day
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Cowboy Breakfast may not happen next year due to lack of funds, organizers say
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Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to 11 years in prison for Theranos fraud
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53 dogs that survived a plane crash are now up for adoption
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Governor Abbott Renews Border Disaster Declaration In November 2022
Governor Abbott Renews Border Disaster Declaration In November 2022.TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Operation Lone Star Escalates Unprecedented Border Security Efforts
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Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In November 2022
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Texas energy officials’ proposal to overhaul the power grid is drawing skepticism
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Gov. Greg Abbott embraces “invasion” language about border, evoking memories of El Paso massacre
In the days since Abbott was reelected for a third term, he has embraced the word…
New home building permits continue to slide in most DFW cities
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NASA Awards Extension for Space, Earth Science Data Analysis Contract
NASA has awarded a six-month extension to ADNET Systems Inc. of Bethesda, Maryland, for the Space…
Crime stoppers offering reward for information related to deadly bar shooting
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City of San Antonio Animal Care Services offers Thanksgiving tips for pet owners
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Military City, USA? New study explores how San Antonio supports troops, veterans, and military families
The report takes a holistic look at the lives of the military community in Greater San…
Texans affected by pollution from concrete plants push state agency to tighten regulations
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Pitcher Carlos Rodon represents best fit for Rangers this winter
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NASA Awards Contract for Liquid Helium Acquisition at Kennedy
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Viral video of a chimpanzee reuniting with her newborn is making people cry happy tears
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H-E-B to launch brand merchandise shops across Texas
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San Antonio Spurs settle with therapist who accused player Josh Primo of exposing himself to her
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DOJ names Jack Smith as special counsel to oversee Trump criminal investigations
Updated November 18, 2022 at 3:08 PM ET Attorney General Merrick Garland has named the Justice…
US attorney general names special counsel to oversee Trump-related investigations
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Adorable Grandmother Took Notes During 30 Marvel Superhero Films so She Can Relate to her Grandkids
A grandmother was filmed taking notes during a Marvel superhero movie marathon, which at this point…
Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Federal Assistance After Severe Storms In North Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request…
Texas Again Breaks All-Time Record For Total Jobs
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A 2019 force-feeding of an Indian asylum-seeker at an El Paso ICE facility was caught on tape
The footage, obtained by The Intercept, lifts the veil of secrecy on a practice condemned by…
Texas oil and gas agency investigating 5.4 magnitude earthquake in West Texas, the largest in three decades
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Special counsel will oversee Justice Department’s Trump investigations
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Pass the potatoes! The most and least popular Thanksgiving side dishes in Texas, other states
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Taylor Swift breaks silence on Ticketmaster controversy
Taylor Swift is speaking out for the first time about the controversy surrounding ticket sales for…
Hakeem Jeffries makes historic bid to lead House Dems after Pelosi
The new generation wasted no time preparing to take their place after Pelosi’s announcement she’d relinquish…
Dallas County court building evacuated, closed for the day after reported bomb threat, officials say
Just after 8:10 a.m., the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a bomb threat at…
San Antonio Pets Alive waives adoption fees for dogs and puppies through Black Friday
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Pets Alive is waiving adoption fees for dogs and puppies through…
5,000 square foot outdoor ice skating rink opens in downtown San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio holiday tradition is returning for a third season but this…
Las Palapas to open restaurant in Schertz
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Texas 1-year-old survives freak accident that caused six skull fractures
“Pretty much everyone said God had his hand over his head,” said Kendall Macek, his mother.…