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Pierce Allman, WFAA reporter who encountered Lee Harvey Oswald after JFK assassination, has died
For almost six decades, Allman was married to Dallas luxury residential realtor Allie Beth Allman. He…
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick prioritizes property tax relief, electric grid fixes and border security for 2023 legislative session
Patrick, who presides over the Senate and wields tremendous power over legislation, said lawmakers have an…
Migrants flown from Texas to Massachusetts sue “Perla,” who recruited them for flights
The flights, financed by Florida at the direction of Gov. Ron DeSantis, were filled by Perla…
Texas lawmakers have a $27 billion surplus, but a spending cap complicates their goal of lowering property taxes
Texas homeowners have some of the highest property tax bills in the nation, a byproduct of…
No, Little Debbie is not going out of business
Little Debbie snack cakes are no longer being sold on U.S. military bases nationwide and overseas…
Holiday gift ideas for people on the go
Now that more people are back to traveling, what do you give the person who has…
Boerne-based gymnastic coach likely exposed himself to more children, police say
Boerne, TEXAS – Boerne Police Chief Steve P?rez said 74-year-old Michael Spiller bonded out of Kendall…
San Antonio police seek suspect in robbery at Southeast Side restaurant
SAN ANTONIO – Crime Stoppers is seeking help from the public in identifying a man wanted…
Jurors view interrogation video of ex-Border Patrol agent on trial for killing 4 women in Laredo
SAN ANTONIO – The jury in the capital murder trial of an ex-Border Patrol agent on…
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick prioritizes property tax relief, electric grid fixes and border security for 2023 legislative session
Patrick, who presides over the Senate and wields tremendous power over legislation, said lawmakers have an…
Fugitive shot multiple times by officers during pursuit in Floresville has died, DPS says
FLORESVILLE, Texas – A suspect who was shot by officers during a pursuit with multiple law…
Authorities ask for public’s help in solving 2016 road rage murder case
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help in…
Woman accused of stabbing man multiple times for not ‘helping her with the bills,’ SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio woman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a man multiple…
Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Christine McVie dies at 79
Updated November 30, 2022 at 3:58 PM ET NEW YORK — Christine McVie, the British-born Fleetwood…
City Council selects three candidates to interview for District 10 council seat on Thursday
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Limo driver hits and kills pedestrian crossing street in Arlington, police say
Investigators determined the pedestrian was walking along N. Collins Street in the right lane of traffic…
Republican requests recount after loss in battleground race for state Senate seat in South Texas
Adam Hinojosa finished 659 votes behind Democrat Morgan LaMantia in a race that garnered 175,415 total…
$8.3 million in meth seized at Laredo port of entry
SAN ANTONIO – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at a Laredo port of entry seized…
Schertz man charged with manslaughter after causing fatal July crash on Highway 281
SAN ANTONIO – A Schertz man whose truck was going more than twice the legal speed…
Twitter’s chaos could make political violence worse outside of the U.S.
Impersonators paying for blue “verified” checkmarks. A decimated team of workers enforcing rules against hate speech…
Why Mexico is out of the World Cup, despite beating Saudi Arabia
Mexico had reached the round of 16 at the last seven World Cups, which was tied…
No, Chinese state media did not blur World Cup crowds as viral tweets suggest
Tweets suggest Chinese state media has been blurring their footage of World Cup fans as a…
Dallas Wings announce 2023 regular season schedule; WNBA announces historic 40-game season
The Wings will kick off their home opener on Saturday, May 20 against the Atlanta Dream.…
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 ??
? Watch the video of Sarah’s school science experiment here! Hello parents, teachers and students! If…
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
Updated November 30, 2022 at 12:12 PM ET The House Democratic Caucus has elected Rep. Hakeem…
Hakeem Jeffries elected to lead House Dems after Pelosi
It’s rare for a party that lost the midterms to regroup so easily, and stands in…
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
Louisiana native Lauren Daigle appeared on “American Idol” twice. Her career soared in 2018 with her…
This Greek Island Replaced its Landfill with Recycling Plant That Now Reduces Waste by 85%
In order to keep their little island the pristine Aegean paradise it is, Tilos has gotten…
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.
DEL RIO — Two brothers stand across from each other at the Val Verde Correctional Facility…
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
“We should be going through wedding photos but instead I have to pick out clothes to…
Christmas is Coming… on a Vintage Train Wrapped in Neon Lights and Steam – WATCH
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
He says plantar fasciitis in his right foot makes it hard to walk and predicts says…
Study: U.S. gun death rates hit highest levels in decades
Among Black women, the rate of firearm-related homicides more than tripled since 2010, and the rate…
Missing 9-year-old boy reported in Richardson, police say
Police posted that Mata was missing around 2 a.m. They have not reported if he has…
For disabled children of military parents, frequent moves can lead to schooling gaps
On weekdays, Lawanda Jenkins wakes up well before dawn. The wife of an Army soldier, Jenkins…
An Afghan soldier fleeing the Taliban spent months reaching the U.S. to request asylum. He was arrested at the Texas border.
Abdul Wasi Safi was trying to reach his brother, who immigrated legally to Houston after helping…
Classic Theatre tackles a holiday favorite with a lone voice and a new setting
Get TPR’s best stories of the day and a jump start to the weekend with the…
Critical plumbing maintenance could save you hundreds this winter
SAN ANTONIO – Taking a few minutes and spending a few bucks to winterize pipes could…
The ‘T. Rex of its Day’ Lived 340 million Years Ago with Razor Sharp Teeth and Strange Connection to Us
A terrifying predator that lived 340 million years ago has been dubbed “the T. rex of…
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
James Smith is a witness in the case against former Fort Worth officer Aaron Dean. Smith…
Suspect in Vanessa Guill?n’s killing pleads guilty
The 20-year-old Fort Hood soldier's murder prompted nationwide outrage and calls to reform the way the…
Helping local Afghan refugees brings Jewish and Muslim communities together
SAN ANTONIO – – On Giving Tuesday, we think about what we can offer others. 4,500…
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
For more than 24 hours, nearly everyone in the nation's fourth-most-populous city had been asked to…
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
Get TPR’s best stories of the day and a jump start to the weekend with the…
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
Changes to Texas' power grid have improved ERCOT's ability to keep power flowing during major winter…
ERCOT says grid is stable enough to meet Texas’ demand this winter season
SAN ANTONIO – The Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas…
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
Below you will find the schedule of games and live scores for high school football games…
Orion, Earth, and the Moon
In this image, Orion captures a unique view of Earth and the Moon, seen from a…
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
The lawsuit accuses Daniel Defense, the manufacturer of the shooter's weapon, of marketing that primes "young…
Runners, walkers can get discounts at these San Antonio restaurants, bars for Rock ‘n’ Roll weekend
SAN ANTONIO – Runners and walkers participating in this weekend’s 2022 Certified Piedmontese Beef Rock ‘n’…
San Antonio Sports programs igniting a love of sport in students
SAN ANTONIO – The annual day of giving, Giving Tuesday, is now in its 10th year…
‘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…