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We’ll see you at the 27th annual Texas Book Festival, Nov. 5 and 6
The 27th annual Texas Book Festival takes place in and around the State Capitol, the weekend…
Texas named the worst state for ‘a girls’ night out’
The three criteria that Nasty Gal chose for judging a state’s quality of a “girls’ night…
Abortion rights supporters struggle to keep issue top of mind for Texas voters
FORT WORTH — After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, hundreds of people flooded…
No, K-pop group BTS doesn’t qualify for an exemption to mandatory Korean military service
Popular band BTS made headlines with news they will fulfill mandatory Korean military service. An exemption…
3 North Texas school districts receive a combined $1 million in grants for school safety
The funding comes through the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs and Office of Community…
North Texas teacher arrested for inappropriate relationship with minor at previous district, officials say
RISD said Delezen’s arrest was not related to Richardson High School or any RISD student. RICHARDSON,…
The Misleading Ad Campaign Against Chuck Grassley
With just weeks left until election day, two election forecasters have downgraded Sen. Chuck Grassley’s race…
Voters of color had mail-in ballots rejected at higher rates than white voters in Texas’ March primary
Asian voters were most disproportionately affected by the new ID requirements included in voting restrictions passed…
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo announces additional entertainers for 2023 season
SAN ANTONIO – More world-renowned artists have been announced as performers for the 2023 San Antonio…
SAPD searching for person who killed man ‘for no apparent reason’ on North Side
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are searching for the person who fatally…
What can reparations for slavery look like in the United States? One man has ideas
On Wednesday, the National Endowment for the Humanities held its 50th annual Jefferson Lecture. Each year,…
The GI Bill left behind Black World War II vets. Now there’s a move to fix that
William Dabney never liked to talk much about his time fighting in World War II. “He…
Yes, Larry the Cat has outlasted the last four British prime ministers
The cat became Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office at the prime minister’s residence in 2011.…
Twins whose escape from Cypress home led to couple’s arrest suffered horrific abuse, neighbor says
The boy and girl said they were kept handcuffed and naked in a laundry room and…
Governor Abbott Renews Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In October 2022
Governor Abbott Renews Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In October 2022TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS…
Liz Cheney’s ‘Most Important’ Work According to Her Is a Good Example of Why RINOs Have to Go
Soon-to-be not Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming is reflecting back on her time as a lawmaker…
29-story residential tower at Hemisfair’s Civic Park approved by San Antonio panel
SAN ANTONIO – A city panel has approved the plan for another tower to go up…
Police asking for help finding shooter who killed San Antonio teen
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are asking for help finding the person who shot and…
‘Now hiring non-stupid people’ Pasadena sign raising eyebrows
The owner of a Texas pet resort put up a hiring sign that’s causing a mixed…
AOC Appears to Have a Nervous Breakdown When Confronted by Protesters at Town Hall
I’ll admit to having enjoyed the last several months of not writing about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.…
Parents can get help finding right school for their children at School Discovery Day Series
SAN ANTONIO – Nonprofit San Antonio Charter Moms is hosting six School Discovery Days to help…
How to properly care for your yard this fall season
It’s October, which means Halloween is right around the corner. Get your home ready for spooky…
San Antonio Mastersingers to fill University United with song
Singers will lift their voices at the University United Methodist Church this Sunday, but it won’t…
Family of 21-year-old concertgoer settles Astroworld Festival lawsuit against Travis Scott, Live Nation
Axel Acosta, 21, loved rap music and traveled from Washington to attend Astroworld Festival. He died…
British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns less than two months into job
Truss’ economic policies triggered turmoil in the markets and obliterated her authority in Parliament, spurring rebellion…
Man arrested, accused of threatening Euless elementary school
Jerrekus Rishawn Pendleton, 35, faces a charge of terroristic threat. Police had been searching for him…
No jackpot winners, but several new millionaires after delayed Powerball drawing
Powerball has now had 33 drawings in a row without a jackpot winner. But a few…
No jackpot winners, but several new millionaires after delayed Powerball drawing
The lottery game is on winless streak since August, leading the jackpot to expand in size.…
Tips to build up your immune system this winter
Health leaders say eating well and taking supplements can help support your immune system against colds,…
Longview ISD campus receives free reading vending machine through grant
Excitedly holding a golden token in their hands, a group of second and fifth grade students…
Texas struggles to get guns away from domestic violence suspects, leaving victims in danger
Although there are laws on the books preventing certain people from possessing guns, there are few…
Lina Hidalgo, a rising Democratic star, faces a tough reelection race to lead Harris County
The Houston region's high number of homicides, the state's new abortion ban and a flood of…
Driver rescued after hitting pillar, rolling over truck on North Side
A driver was rescued from his vehicle on Thursday morning after he struck a pillar on…
CA Dem Jacqui Irwin’s Solution to Trans Females Competing in Women’s Sports? Transition Them Earlier
A four-term California Assemblywoman, Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks), herself a former college athlete, had a horrifying…
West Virginia Preview & 6 Questions
In this episode we get ready for homecoming weekend against West Virginia (2:24). We discuss the…
Uvalde school officials approve terms of superintendent’s retirement without publicly disclosing them
The school board also named Gary Patterson as the interim superintendent, but didn't say when he…
Uvalde CISD board names interim superintendent
UVALDE, Texas – Uvalde CISD board members met Wednesday behind closed doors for more than two…
‘Either slow down or move over’ Royse City officer struck last year turns to advocacy
The officer came back following seven months of physical therapy after being struck by a vehicle…
Uvalde CISD announces interim superintendent as Hal Harrell prepares to retire
Gary Patterson is expected to take over soon, following Hal Harrell’s official retirement. UVALDE, Texas —…
Poll Puts Paid to Dems’ Hopes and Dreams That Abortion Anger Will Save Them in Election
Democrats believe that abortion is a big issue and that will give them a “Roevember” win…
Construction for new stage of Loop 1604 North expansion project kicks off
SAN ANTONIO – TxDOT is expanding a 23-mile stretch of Loop 1604 from SH16 to I-35.…
Bexar County deputies crash, hospitalized after responding to shooting call on West Side
SAN ANTONIO – Two Bexar County deputies were hospitalized after crashing into each other during a…
Take-home DNA kits for students are for emergencies, not in response to Uvalde tragedy, lawmaker says
SAN ANTONIO – This month, the state of Texas will distribute National Child Identification Program kits…
VERIFY: School DNA kits for Texas students are not in response to Uvalde shooting
Supplying the kits to parents is part of a law passed in 2021, nearly a year…
O’Rourke in Longview: Greg Abbott has failed us
The importance of East Texas in the governor's race was underscored Wednesday when Democratic candidate Beto…
Panicked Dems: Biden Is a ‘Drag’ on Midterm Hopes, Will Be the ‘Fall Guy’ if Things Don’t Go Well
As more and more polls are showing the Republicans could do very well in the midterm…
Israel Dares to Tell Ukraine No and Under the Bus They Go
The war in Ukraine rages on as Russia has redoubled its efforts with new troop mobilizations…
Pharmacists want you to have Narcan on hand for accidental opioid overdoses
SAN ANTONIO – Every eight minutes, someone in the US overdoses on opioids. With the current…
Murder trial for mother accused of daughter’s death drags on with no end in sight
SAN ANTONIO – The trial of a San Antonio woman accused of the murder of her…
Gov. Abbott’s office aware of migrants’ flight from San Antonio to Martha’s Vineyard, texts show
SAN ANTONIO – Governor Greg Abbott’s office was aware of the flight of migrants from San…
Bexar County Elections Office works to staff 302 polling locations, train workers ahead of Election Day
SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County elections officials are racing to staff 302 polling locations and train…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott visits San Antonio for major highway groundbreaking
Texas Govenor Gregg Abbott visited San Antonio on Wednesday for the groundbreaking on a $418-million expansion…
Alamo Colleges faculty fear tenure is off the table after board approves multi-year contracts instead
Five months after a faculty working group at the Alamo Colleges District presented a proposal to…
Caught on camera: Halloween decorations stolen from homes across North Texas
Some neighbors across North Texas are urging residents to secure their Halloween decorations. Video shows suspected…
What Could Possibly Go Wrong? All Public School Kids May Soon Be Required to Get COVID Vaccine
Let’s begin with the What could possibly go wrong? part, before moving to the really bad…
Biden Shows What a Small Man He Is When Doocy Asks About Top Issue for Americans
Joe Biden has a long history of not being able to take being challenged. He may…
These hot cereals are hearty, nutritious options for cool mornings
With the cooler mornings of fall and winter approaching, what better way to start the day…
Man causes rollover after intentionally crashing into vehicle carrying girlfriend on I-35, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man is accused of intentionally crashing his truck into another…
‘I want a family that loves me’ After 6 years in foster care, Wednesday’s Child 13-year-old Corey is hoping to be adopted
“I want a family that loves me, and I love them, and that we care for…
Mini Wind Turbines For Rooftops: ‘Up to 50% More Power’ and No Spinning Blades
A company has shrunk the wind turbine from being as tall as the Statue of Liberty…
Governor Abbott, TxDOT Break Ground On Loop 1604 North Expansion
Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr. today celebrated the groundbreaking…
VIP Gold Show: To Whom Do We Go for Accountability?
It is Wednesday — you know what that means: LIVE VIP Gold Chat tonight! Tonight, join…
Biden Loses It When Asked About Political Nature of Latest SPR Oil Release
As we reported earlier, the Biden Administration is releasing 15 million more barrels from the Strategic…
Texas Indigenous leaders target banks in fight against natural gas export terminals in Rio Grande Valley
Since Congress lifted the U.S. oil export ban in 2015, three proposed LNG export facilities have…
Family of teen father killed at Southwest Side car meetup calling for end to gun violence
SAN ANTONIO – The family of a young father killed at a car club meetup on…
Report: COVID exacerbating maternal mortality crisis in US
Pregnancy-related deaths have spiked nearly 80% since 2018, with COVID-19 being a factor in a quarter…
North Texas doctors preparing for flu season
New data shows Texas has some of the highest flu activity in the country this year.…
Absolutely Wild Story of Katie Hobbs Fleeing in Terror From Journalists Emerges
As I look around the political landscape heading into the mid-terms, there’s one campaign that continually…
Bexar County will have 302 polling sites on Election Day, but all locations aren’t determined
SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County elections department will hold a news conference on Wednesday afternoon…
Trinity Habitat for Humanity receives Lowe’s grant to improve Fort Worth home safety
FORT WORTH, Texas — Editor’s Note: the video above is from a September 2022 story related…
Yes, Jimmy Carter installed solar panels on the White House that Ronald Reagan later removed
In 1979, President Jimmy Carter installed solar panels at the White House. He was the first…
Man indicted for alleged Dallas hate crime shooting in 2015
The suspect is facing a life sentence for the death of one man and the attempted…
I Cured My Hemorrhoids in a Week Without Spending a Dime (And the Doctor Had No Clue)
To mark National Hemorrhoid Day October 19, we’re reposting this original GNN article from June, 2016……
For Halloween You Can Rent the 3-Story Ghostbusters Headquarters–And Even Wear the Suits
There’s something strange in the neighborhood, and it’s up for rent. Sony and vacation rental company…
Kamala Reveals the Thing That Makes Her ‘Most Excited’ About the Inflation Reduction Act
Ah, Kamala Harris. What would we do without her frequent words of wisdom? Today’s word is…
Report: Christian Physician Assistant Fired for Refusing to Follow ‘Gender Reassignment’ Procedures
In this episode of The Left’s Attack on Christianity Continues… Christian Physician Assistant Valerie Kloosterman insists…
Stunning meteor shower from Halley’s Comet to light up night skies
A dazzling meteor shower is headed our way, courtesy of the famous Halley’s Comet. The Orionid…
Here’s how much Medicare premiums will cost in 2023
Medicare premiums won’t eat into Social Security recipients’ cost-of-living increase in 2023. In fact, premiums are…
Record Voter Turnout Means We Need to Look at How Much Georgia Election Law Lies Cost the State
On the first day of voting, Georgia saw voters arrive in record numbers, disproving the numerous…
Biden’s Energy Policies Are Costing Americans Billions
(The opinions expressed in guest op-eds are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent…
Old storage facility east of downtown San Antonio in heart of new Life Science Innovation District
SAN ANTONIO – The area just east of downtown San Antonio, where items ranging from produce…
Smart SA invites families to try new STEM activities at Pearsall Park
SAN ANTONIO – The City of San Antonio’s SmartSA is hosting a free STEM technology event…
Civil rights attorney who represented George Floyd’s family will represent family of Erik Cantu
High-profile civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who represented the family of Trayvon Martin and George Floyd,…
Farmers Can Now Make 2023 Crop Year Elections, Enroll in Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2022 - Agricultural producers can now change election and enroll in the Agriculture…
‘He wanted to matter’ Father of late Carrollton police officer says his son was U.S. Marine, ‘defender of the underdog’
“First thing I said was ‘it’s 4 a.m., who died’ and they said it was Steven,”…
Texas has the second highest amount of catalytic converter thefts in the US, data shows
Texas had a total of 4,830 cases in claims court – second to California, which had…
The She-Hulk Finale Proves Disapproving Audiences are Getting to Woke Writers
The “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” finale came and went to much fanfare…from the media. Everyone else…
Death Row Records Co-Founder Endorses Nathan Hochman for California Attorney General
The fat lady has truly sung on this one. When you have former lawbreakers calling for…
Spurs’ 50th anniversary season begins Wednesday night at home versus Hornets
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs’ 50th season will get underway on Wednesday night, when…
With abortions banned, these Texans turned to permanent forms of birth control
Lee esta historia en Espa?ol Brittanei Martinez, 26, has known for a while she doesn’t want…
Texas’ abortion ban adds pressure to already strained Medicaid system
Experts and advocacy groups arewarningthe state’s Medicaid program may be unable to bear the burden of…
Biden announces release of 15M barrels from oil reserve
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the…
Satellites Powerful Enough to Identify Individual Whales From Markings Can Track Migration and Help Save Species
Powerful space satellites that can identify individual whales from their markings have been used for the…
Surprise! Voters See Democrats as a Greater Threat to Democracy Than Republicans
One interesting data point from the weekend’s New York Times/Siena poll that most people haven’t touched…
Pro-Abortion Stacey Abrams Tells Georgia Voters ‘Having Children is Why You’re Worried’ About Inflation
After being roundly massacred on the Left and the Right for her “expert” opinion that fetal…
Home sales are down as prices keep climbing in the San Antonio area making it harder for homebuyers
SAN ANTONIO – The housing market in San Antonio is showing signs of slowing down as…
San Antonio child psychologist arrested for indecency with a child, records show
SAN ANTONIO – The president and CEO of Texas Psychological & Consultation Services, which specializes in…
One classic Halloween costume keeps ruling Google’s most-searched list
The same classic costume has topped the list for several years now. Turning to the internet…
‘A national tragedy’: 10 years ago today, Big Tex went up in flames
A reported electrical fire sent the State Fair of Texas icon up in flames, nearly incinerating…
Video of First Lady at Eagles game manipulated to include audible boos, anti-Biden chants
A video of First Lady Jill Biden at an Eagles game was edited to include audible…
Aerial Leaf Peeping in Adirondack Park
Our Operational Land Imager-2 on Landsat 9 acquired this vibrant image of deciduous trees and conifers…
They Baked a Replica of Star Wars Hero ‘Pan Solo’ Frozen in Carbonite –Now in Bread For Halloween
A California bakery created ‘Pan Solo’—a 6ft replica of the Star Wars hero frozen in carbonite…
The Biden Move to Allow Hearing Aids to Be Sold Over-the-Counter is Now Saving Americans Thousands
Four years after Congress passed bipartisan legislation requiring the FDA to allow over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids,…
Even Democrat Analysts Are Starting to Acknowledge the Red Wave
Despite proclamations of a Democrat “comeback” during the summer, it was always only a matter of…
Ulta Beauty Now Hiding Behind Disabled Comments After Trans Video Tried to Redefine Women
Ulta Beauty is going through a rough time thanks to a massive miscalculation that they didn’t…
? Science with Sarah: Dough-y Circuits! ??
? Watch the video of Sarah’s school science experiment here! Hello parents, teachers and students! Are…
Let’s chat: Do winter storms really have names?
I’m sure everyone here remembers the devastating winter storm of February 2021. The cold and snow…
BCSO raids 2 illegal gambling sites operating near homes, schools
SAN ANTONIO – A raid on two different buildings by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office early…
The IRS is increasing the standard deductions for 2023 as inflation intensifies
The Internal Revenue Service is increasing its inflation adjustments for the 2023 tax year after prices…
Big Tex, the iconic state fair cowboy, turns 70 (or is it 10?)
Big Tex has been the iconic face of the State Fair of Texas since 1952. As…
‘Dry hole’ wells can leak contaminants, but they aren’t being cleaned up by the state
About 8,000 defunct oil and gas wells sit abandoned across Texas, waiting to be plugged and…
Latino groups target Spanish-language misinformation ahead of midterm elections
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas has joined a group of Latino organizations calling on social…
Woman faces intoxication manslaughter charge in Dallas police officer’s crash death
Officer Jacob Arellano died in the wrong-way crash, which happened late Tuesday night on Spur 408…
Governor Abbott Appoints Robbins As 1st Judicial District Attorney
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Paul A. Robbins as District Attorney of the 1st Judicial District…
Biden Team Doing All It Can to Buy Election with Latest Move
Gas prices have been going up again, even as the Biden team tells us ridiculous stories…
So Much For ‘Suppressing the Vote’? Georgia Sees Record Early Voting Turnout
When Georgia Governor Brian Kemp pushed ahead with a voting reform package in the wake of…
Nomination deadline extended: MedStar offering to escort trick-or-treaters with medical needs
One or two kids and their families will be picked up from home in a decked-out…
NHL Diversity Chief Says There Are Too Many White People, Promises to ‘Fix’ the ‘Problem’
I bring terrible news this otherwise fine Wednesday morning, and I’d suggest you sit down for…
Multiple people detained after eight-liners, weapons, cash seized in 2 gambling busts, BCSO says
SAN ANTONIO – Multiple gambling machines were seized following a search of a West Side home…