Day 2 testimony in Juan David Ortiz trial focuses on arrest of ex-Border Patrol agent, crime scene photos

SAN ANTONIO – Jurors in the capital murder trial of an ex-Border Patrol agent viewed surveillance…

Free River of Lights festival to take place along San Antonio River Walk this weekend

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio River Authority is celebrating the holiday season with the 2022…

Cryptocurrency money laundering investigation initiated in East Texas leads to 21 people indicted

Cryptocurrency money laundering networks facilitate the movement of fraud proceeds from victims in the U.S. to…

NTSB releases preliminary report on deadly Dallas air show plane crash that killed 6

NTSB says altitude maneuvers weren’t discussed before the flight or while the airplanes were in the…

Man seen at rapper TakeOff’s shooting charged with possessing a weapon

Prosecutors and defense attorneys reiterated in court that Cameron Joshua is not accused of firing a…

VIA to offer free rides on Thursday in observance of Rosa Parks Day

SAN ANTONIO – VIA is offering free rides in remembrance of civil rights figure Rosa Parks.…

Texas Ranger at center of Barrientes Vela case held in contempt of court

SAN ANTONIO – The lead investigator in the Michelle Barrientes Vela public corruption case was held…

The baguette enters the upper crust as it’s added to the U.N. cultural heritage list

PARIS — The humble baguette — the crunchy ambassador for French baking around the world —…

Crunch time: The baguette gets UN world heritage status

Experts decided the simple French flute deserved recognition after France’s culture ministry warned of a “continuous…

US Vice President, French President Visit NASA Headquarters

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson welcomed Vice President Kamala Harris and French President Emmanuel Macron to NASA…

Kamala Harris and French President Macron Meet at NASA Headquarters

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks prior to meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and NASA…

San Antonio Metro Health to receive more than $25M in grant money from CDC

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District will benefit from more than $3 billion…

Local conservancy rescues an injured bald eagle that escaped from its crate

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‘Emma Tenayuca Memorial Way’ first step in new effort to honor Mexican-American legacy in San Antonio

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House approves bill aimed at averting nationwide rail strike

The bill would impose a compromise labor agreement brokered by President Joe Biden’s administration. WASHINGTON —…

Allegations against Texas gymnastics coach span decades, cross borders

A grand jury Tuesday indicted 74-year-old Mike Spiller on charges of indecency with a child. SAN…

Governor Abbott Appoints Garcia To State Board Of Dental Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ricky Garcia to the State Board of Dental Examiners for a…

Governor Abbott Appoints Rambin To Sixth Court Of Appeals

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jeff Rambin to the Sixth Court of Appeals, Place 2, effective…

Texas’ rural hospitals are — once again — at grave risk of closing

A rural hospital hasn't closed in Texas since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020. That…

San Antonio Zoo maintains excellence in animal welfare certification

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Zoo has earned an excellence in animal welfare certificate from…

Man arrested for cashing in lottery scratch-off tickets that were stolen from North Side store, records show

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man is accused of cashing in lottery tickets that were…

Arson investigators called after 2 suspicious fires on Northwest Side

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police say it may not be a coincidence that two suspicious…

Restaurant patio, dumpster burned in suspicious fires near Medical Center

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio arson investigators are trying to determine whether two suspicious fires outside…

Spotify Wrapped 2022: Bad Bunny No. 1 artist once again

New this year, Spotify Wrapped is giving users a “listening personality” based on your streaming habits…

Prince William to visit the US for climate event

William and his wife, Catherine, will travel to Boston on Wednesday for three days of public…

NASA Responds to Independent Review of Earth System Observatory

NASA shared a response Wednesday on an independent review board established to assess plans and goals…

? Science with Sarah: Baby oil lava lamps ??

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Morgan’s Wonderland to host annual Snowball Run in December

SAN ANTONIO – Morgan’s Wonderland is hosting its annual Snowball Run for inclusivity in December. The…

Woman accused of stabbing boyfriend multiple times for not ‘helping her with the bills,’ SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio woman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend multiple…

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected as leader of the House Democrats

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Hakeem Jeffries elected to lead House Dems after Pelosi

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Dallas store customer fatally shoots suspected burglar who was fighting with employees, police say

The shooter told police he saw another man fighting with store employees and shot him because…

RodeoHouston adds another performer to 2023 concert lineup

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This Greek Island Replaced its Landfill with Recycling Plant That Now Reduces Waste by 85%

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These San Antonio area lakes will be stocked with trout this winter

SAN ANTONIO – Thousands of rainbow trout will be stocked in lakes and ponds around San…

Trial starts for San Antonio man accused in capital murder of 14-year-old boy, 69-year-old man

SAN ANTONIO – The trial for a capital murder suspect accused in two February 2018 deaths…

Afghan soldier fleeing Taliban spent months reaching U.S. to request asylum. He was arrested at the Texas border.

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2 arrested, charged with capital murder of 17-year-old, Grand Prairie police say

Police said three people were engaged in “possible high-risk activity” and a disturbance between the three…

RSV cases surging earlier than in previous years

Cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are usually at their worst during the winter months. This…

What to know about Celebrate SA, San Antonio’s official New Year’s Eve celebration

SAN ANTONIO – What are you doing on New Year’s Eve? You officially have an invitation…

Jeffries poised to make history as first Black person to lead congressional party

House Democrats are turning to a new generation of leaders to take the helm in the…

Supreme Court hears Texas challenge to federal immigration priorities

The U.S. Supreme Court was once again faced with a continuing dilemma on Tuesday: How much…

Russian diplomat says Brittney Griner could still come home before year’s end

Russia’s deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov said there’s still a chance for Houston native and WNBA…

People magazine reveals its 2022 ‘People of the Year’

Two of the honorees were selected for their advocacy efforts this year, while two more received…

Country singer Jake Flint dies just hours after his wedding

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Enchanting footage captures a magical practice run for Dartmouth’s Train of Lights 2022 as it passes…

Flames burn through roof after air conditioning unit causes fire in vacant house, SAFD says

SAN ANTONIO – A fire caused by a faulty air conditioning unit damaged a vacant house…

Tiger Woods doesn’t ‘have much left in this leg’ to compete

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Study: U.S. gun death rates hit highest levels in decades

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Missing 9-year-old boy reported in Richardson, police say

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For disabled children of military parents, frequent moves can lead to schooling gaps

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Critical plumbing maintenance could save you hundreds this winter

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The ‘T. Rex of its Day’ Lived 340 million Years Ago with Razor Sharp Teeth and Strange Connection to Us

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Annual Christmas at the College event honors Robb Elementary victims

UVALDE, Texas – The annual Christmas at the College is a beloved tradition in Uvalde, and…

For First Time, a Fatal Enzyme Deficiency is Treated in the Womb to Save a Child

An unborn baby was treated through her umbilical cord for a rare genetic condition—the same disease…

Second Bexar County jail study focuses on morale improvements to fight staffing shortage

SAN ANTONIO – For the second time in two months, a consultant recommends changes to help…

Man who called police to check on Atatiana Jefferson told to no longer protest outside courthouse

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Suspect in Vanessa Guill?n’s killing pleads guilty

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Helping local Afghan refugees brings Jewish and Muslim communities together

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OLLU alum reflects on advice that led her to become part of NASA’s Orion team

SAN ANTONIO – An Our Lady of the Lake alum reflects on advice that blasted off…

Dallas neighbors discuss strategies to help curb gun violence near schools

“It takes all of us. So, we wanted to start with ourselves. Think about how we…

Kim Kardashian and Ye reach divorce settlement

A judge declared the two legally single at Kardashian’s request in March, ending their eight-year marriage,…

Carrollton, McKinney announce new police chiefs

Both cities made the announcement of the new chiefs on Tuesday. CARROLLTON, Texas — North Texas…

Houston officials say state made the call on water boil notice

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Woman pleads guilty in connection with Vanessa Guillen’s disappearance, murder

WACO, Texas – A Killeen woman charged in connection with the disappearance of U.S. Army Specialist…

CPS Energy, SAWS, city staff optimistic about emergency preparedness but work to be done

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What’s driving the increased demand for mental health care in Texas?

A new survey from the American Psychological Association shows that the demand for mental health services…

Senate passes bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act

Democrats are moving quickly while the party still holds the majority in both chambers of Congress…

Twitter ends enforcement of COVID misinformation policy

A one-sentence update was made to Twitter’s online rules: “Effective November 23, 2022, Twitter is no…

No, vaccinated people are not more likely to die from COVID-19 than unvaccinated people

People are misinterpreting an analysis of CDC data reported in the Washington Post to falsely claim…

Commissioners hear jail study and proceed with annex redevelopment

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North Texan Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes found guilty of seditious conspiracy

A jury convicted Rhodes and one of his lieutenants of conspiring to stop the transfer of…

Police investigating thefts at multiple Buddhist temples throughout North Texas

Police said $38,000 was stolen from the Buddhist temple in White Settlement using diversionary theft tactics…

Pearsall ISD board member arrested, accused in 2021 theft

PEARSALL, Texas – A Pearsall Independent School District board member faces a misdemeanor theft charge after…

‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical’ showing at Majestic Theatre this week

SAN ANTONIO – “Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical” is taking over the…

Coast Guard suspends search for Denton man who rented boat near Galveston and didn’t return

The Coast Guard says the 51-year-old man had intended on returning before sunset on Sunday. GALVESTON,…

U.S. Supreme Court wrestles over Biden’s immigration enforcement policy

The Biden administration instructed immigration agents to focus on deporting undocumented immigrants who have been convicted…

Texas grid still vulnerable to extreme winter weather, ERCOT estimate shows

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ERCOT says grid is stable enough to meet Texas’ demand this winter season

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LCRA, City of La Grange award $11,901 grant for new HVAC units at live music venue

LCRA, City of La Grange award $11,901 grant for new HVAC units at live music venue…

Skin of Color Program recognizes unique needs of Black and Brown skin

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Hawaii’s Mauna Loa erupts for the first time since 1984

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Are self-driving tractors the future of farming?

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Northern long-eared bat, devastated by a fungus, is now listed as endangered

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — The Biden administration declared the northern long-eared bat endangered on Tuesday in…

US wins over Iran 1-0 in politically charged match, advances alongside England

The Americans finished second in Group B and will play the Netherlands on Saturday with the…

Stephen F. Austin State University moves to join the University of Texas System

Regents said they chose the UT System because of its access to the Permanent University Fund,…

BGC Scores and Schedules: Playoffs Week 4

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Orion, Earth, and the Moon

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You Can Now Buy Ralphie Parker’s House From ‘A Christmas Story’

For years, people have been visiting a museum built in the house where the famous American…

Mother of 10-year-old Uvalde shooting victim sues school district, police and gun manufacturer

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Runners, walkers can get discounts at these San Antonio restaurants, bars for Rock ‘n’ Roll weekend

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San Antonio Sports programs igniting a love of sport in students

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‘I didn’t know what to do’: 12-year-old wakes to flames in bedroom of North Side apartment

SAN ANTONIO – Ten people have been forced out of their apartments after a fire broke…

A fight over how to enforce immigration laws reaches the Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in a long-running dispute over how to enforce…

Attorneys, families react to guilty plea in Buffalo mass shooting

Speaking to reporters later, several said the plea left them cold and that it didn’t address…

FDA warns against eating raw oysters distributed to 13 states

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Two Swiss Reservoirs Turned into World’s Largest ‘Water Battery’ to Power Southern Europe

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LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $24,609 grant to Utopia Volunteer EMS

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LCRA, PEC award $12,287 grant to help Marble Falls Area EMS provide better patient care

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Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino deja entrever que México hará cambios ofensivos

El entrenador afirmó que ha analizado muchas posibilidades y que, aunque en sus casi cuatro años…

Free two-day health clinic popping up in Dallas this weekend

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NASA to Cancel GeoCarb Mission, Expands Greenhouse Gas Portfolio

NASA announced Monday it intends to cancel development of its GeoCarb mission, and instead implement a…

Nonprofit needs more donated wreaths for graves at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

SAN ANTONIO – A nonprofit that is involved in laying wreaths on graves at Fort Sam…

What’s at stake as the U.S. faces Iran at the Men’s World Cup

DOHA, Qatar — One thing you hear over and over here at the Qatar World Cup…

Jewish Texans see surge in antisemitism as a precursor to fascism

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In after-hours notice, Gov. Greg Abbott announces another leadership change for the Department of Family and Protective Services

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that Stephanie Muth will take over the top post in the…

Dallas man facing federal life sentence for drug trafficking charges, says U.S. Department of Justice

The 37-year-old is facing four indictments, including conspiracy to distribute fentanyl among other drugs. Police are…

Injured bald eagle that escaped crate on North Side found safe, San Antonio bird rescue says

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio bird rehabilitation organization is asking for the public’s help in…

Fort Worth officer arrested in off-duty domestic violence incident, police say

Saginaw police arrested an off-duty Fort Worth police officer after responding to a report of domestic…

US bat species devastated by fungus now listed as endangered

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No, adding sugar to Christmas tree water won’t help keep it fresh

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When’s the best time to get vaccinated? Right now.

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Hogg Foundation awards five-year, $500,000 grant to Center for Community Health and Aging

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Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Declaration In November 2022

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What’s at stake as the U.S. faces Iran at the Men’s World Cup

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A fight over how to enforce immigration laws reaches the Supreme Court

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Iran-US World Cup clash rife with political tension

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