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Houston native Brittney Griner, a WNBA star, released from Russian custody in prisoner swap
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VIA announces schedule for Christmas, New Year holidays
SAN ANTONIO – VIA Metropolitan Transit bus routes will operate on an altered schedule for the…
Felony suspect escaped police custody at NE Baptist Hospital, is still on the run, police say
WINDCREST, Texas – Windcrest Police Department is warning the public about a felony suspect who escaped…
Holiday festivities continue downtown, some free parking on Tuesdays and Sundays
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XFL unveils San Antonio Brahmas jerseys
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WNBA star Brittney Griner freed in prisoner swap with Russia
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‘New York Times’ editors hustle to prepare stories for newsroom strike
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Disney just raised the prices on its Walt Disney World parks. Here’s how much.
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Man accused of abducting, killing 7-year-old Athena Strand was delivering her Christmas present, mom reveals
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No, not all payment app transactions of $600 need to be reported to the IRS
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Wise County Sheriff shares what punishment he recommends for accused killer of 7-year-old Athena Strand
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Pioneer 10 Flies by Jupiter
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Former Republic Golf Course on Southeast Side could be converted to an arboretum
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Boeing and Space Foundation will send student art to space
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Police need help to solve West Side murder where man was shot while sitting in his car
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LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $4,463 Grant to Maxwell Social Club
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LCRA, PEC award $24,515 grant for water tank to aid firefighting efforts
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No, you can’t send Christmas cards to ‘recovering American soldiers,’ as meme claims
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Brittney Griner’s release celebrated by basketball world
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Who is Viktor Bout, the Russian prisoner the U.S. traded for Brittney Griner?
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Texas man who tweeted ‘Assassinate AOC’ pleads guilty to 9 counts, but will go to trial on threat charge
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Paul Whelan family issues statement after prisoner swap frees Griner
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WNBA star Brittney Griner freed as part of prisoner exchange with Russia
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Governor Abbott Appoints Draksharam To Texas Commission Of Licensing And Regulation
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SAPD, Crime Stoppers searching for person who killed woman, put her remains in duffel bag on NW Side
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Former Judson ISD police officer sentenced to prison for making threats against then-presidential candidate Joe Biden in 2019
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Al Roker shares health update amid latest hospitalization
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Texas A&M University student from San Antonio wins $100,000 in tuition during football toss competition
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President Biden speaks on why American Paul Whelan wasn’t released with Brittney Griner
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Who is Viktor Bout? Russian arms dealer freed for Brittney Griner release
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What to do about the ‘winter blues’
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LCRA, Bluebonnet Co-op award $23,055 grant to McMahan Community Women’s Club
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Looking for a home? Why one expert says you should consider new construction at the end of the year…
Prominent real estate broker says DFW will need more housing … but that new homes may…
UK royals brace as Harry-Meghan doc promises ‘full truth’
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Yes, the U.S. has swapped prisoners with Russia before
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Governor Abbott Celebrates Construction Of Nation’s Largest Green Hydrogen Facility In Texas
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On the margins of downtown San Antonio, a maligned neighborhood mobilizes to save itself
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North Side bar damaged by early-morning fire; ATM being looked at as possible cause
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Amazon users can say ‘Alexa, Thank My Driver’ to give each driver $5 during the holiday season
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Arrest made in shooting that killed one teen, injured another on West Side in April, police say
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Woman’s Name and Tiny Sketches Found in 1,300-Year-Old Medieval Text was Hidden for 12 Centuries
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Man arrested in shooting death of woman following fight at East Side bar, records show
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Celine Dion diagnosed with rare, incurable neurological disorder
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Biden approval, views of economy steady, sour: AP-NORC poll
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Reports: Uvalde County sheriff knew about Robb shooting call, diverted to other scene half-mile away
UVALDE, Texas – Uvalde County Sheriff Ruben Nolasco knew about the calls for shots fired on…
81 years later, handful of Pearl Harbor survivors make trip to mark anniversary
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Family marks 12th anniversary of Pauline Diaz’s disappearance
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8-year-old girl shot in North Richland Hills
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‘We’ll leave no stone unturned,’ says attorney for Athena Strand’s mother
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Jury finds ex-Border Patrol supervisor guilty of killing four Laredo women
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Man accused of shooting, killing BCSO K-9 Chucky goes to trial
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Dallas County reports first pediatric flu death in 2022
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ESPN ranks suspended Duncanville program its No. 1 high school basketball team for 2022-23 season
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‘You messed up my son’s life’: Mother of teen shot in face speaks out after suspect charged with aggravated assault
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Missing 18-year-old found Wednesday evening
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Gov. Greg Abbott bans TikTok on state phones and computers, citing cybersecurity risks
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Watch, listen to high school football playoffs with KSAT 12?s Big Game Coverage, Texas Sports Productions
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Bad blood between Grey Forest mayor, police administration preceded department’s implosion
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Wednesday’s Child 13-year-old Unique prays for a family that will ‘care and be there’ for her after years in foster care system
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Peru president dissolves congress, which then ousts him
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Texas House Democratic Caucus elects Trey Martinez Fischer as its new chair
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Dive team finds body of missing camper in Canyon Lake, deputies confirm
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MedStar treating 9 people each day on average for flu-like illness in December
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Man charged in shooting death of Takeoff asks court for $5K for private investigator, court documents say
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In defamation lawsuit against Beto O’Rourke, lawyers debate whether Kelcy Warren is a public figure
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Drag show in San Antonio among several canceled nationally due to ongoing threats
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Teens are using realistic looking guns to shoot gel balls at people in Seguin, police say
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Forget supply chain, inflation new Grinch for toy industry
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Starting quarterback Frank Harris will play one more season for UTSA following C-USA Championship victory
SAN ANTONIO – UTSA starting quarterback Frank Harris will come back for one more season with…
TikTok banned from government-issued devices in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday a ban of the popular app TikTok from all government-issued devices. …
Study: Racial gap in grad rates drops again for bowl teams
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Aaron Dean trial: Prosecution rests case in shooting death of Atatiana Jefferson
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Gov. Greg Abbott directs state agencies to ban TikTok on government devices
State agency leaders are ordered to immediately ban their officers and employees from downloading or using…
Three members of Southern University’s Human Jukebox Marching Band killed in crash while trying to change flat tire
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NASA Awards Safety, Mission Assurance Support Services Contract
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Governor Abbott Orders Aggressive Action Against TikTok
Governor Greg Abbott today ordered all Texas state agencies to ban the use of TikTok on…
Firefighters warn against recreating dangerous viral heating hack
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No, California is not sending out checks to all LGBTQ residents
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Viral video of NBA player Steph Curry making 5 full-court shots in a row is fake
‘I knew it was fake when he made five in a row,’ Golden State Warriors Coach…
Ronaldo loses Portugal spot to sully World Cup journey
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Kids at 12 H-E-B Plus locations gather as many toys as possible in 45 seconds for a good cause
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San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame announces Class of 2023
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Viral TikTok video shows H-E-B employee reacting to health-food aisle proposal
It’s true what they say — no store does more than H-E-B and the grocer is…
After Title 42 ends, some migrants will try for asylum, and many will remain
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White House Christmas ornament gives nod to former first lady Patricia Nixon
The private White House Historical Association sells the annual Christmas ornaments, using the proceeds to help…
Juvenile hit by wanted hit-and-run driver, Frisco police say
Police said the pedestrian was struck in front of Rock Hill High School on Nov. 18.…
Report: Classified items found at Trump storage unit in Fla.
The Washington Post, citing anonymous sources, reported that the newly discovered items were found by an…
New Texas House bill would give survivor benefits to families of National Guard who die on state active duty
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US passenger killed when big wave hits Antarctic cruise ship
The victim killed in the deadly incident aboard the Viking Polaris cruise ship has been identified…
US lawmakers skeptical Kroger-Albertsons merger will mean lower prices
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3 members of Southern University’s Human Jukebox killed in crash
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Apollo 17 Astronauts Capture Iconic Blue Marble 50 Years Ago
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Why some Texas cities and counties had to return millions of dollars meant to help renters during the pandemic
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CEO of Centro San Antonio provides glimpse of Alamo City’s downtown future
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San Antonio Public Library offers festive family events through December
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What will happen to Ted Cruz’s Senate seat if he runs for president?
In nearly all of the last 17 presidential cycles, a Texan candidate has made a run…
Family of fallen Capitol Police officer refuses to shake hands with GOP leaders
Members of Brian Sicknick’s family explained after Tuesday’s ceremony why they declined to shake hands with…
Oldest DNA reveals life in Greenland 2 million years ago
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World’s First Solar Car Goes into Production – a 4 Passenger EV That Can Run on the Sun
The world’s first solar car has begun production—a 4-5 passenger EV that hails a new chapter…
3D Printed Violins Could Deliver Music into Many More Classrooms With Cheap Price Point
The Acoustical Society of America is 3D-printing violins to make the instrument more affordable for hundreds…
Travis County judges can’t hear appeals from migrants arrested under Texas border security push, court rules
The Court of Criminal Appeals scuttled nearly 450 cases, saying migrants arrested for trespassing in Kinney…
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Armored Humvee stolen from San Marcos US Army Reserve Center
SAN MARCOS, Texas – An armored Humvee was stolen late last month from the US Army…
CPS Energy to host a virtual meeting asking for the community’s input on San Antonio’s energy future
SAN ANTONIO – This week, CPS Energy is hosting a meeting asking for the San Antonio…
Trial starts for San Antonio woman accused in murder-for-hire plot of son, daughter-in-law
SAN ANTONIO – The trial for a San Antonio woman accused of attempting to pay a…
Watch out for these common holiday scams
Scammers try to take advantage of the holiday season, when many people are shopping and donating…
Dallas police: 22-year-old arrested in connection to deadly hit-and-run
Police say 33-year-old Bo Stephens died after he was hit by a speeding driver. DALLAS —…
Texas ranks 10th for costliest holiday burglaries, DFW is 6th among metros, study says
The average owner-estimated value property lost in DFW in December, according to the study, was $3,533.…
Justices skeptical of elections case that could alter voting
A broad ruling could threaten hundreds of election laws and require separate rules for federal and…