Amazon announced Thursday that it is hiring 150,000 employees throughout the U.S. for the upcoming holiday…
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SAPD fires officer who shot teen outside McDonald’s restaurant, releases video of incident
SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s Note: The video released by SAPD is graphic. Viewer discretion is advised.…
Fakes exist, but the original photo showing windows holding back a wall of water during Hurricane Ian is real
Dixie Whatley, who posted the viral photo, told VERIFY a neighbor took the photo from their…
Dallas man admits to grotesque violence against victims, sentenced to 20 years for human trafficking, officials say
In plea papers, Tremont Blakemore admitted to running the large-scale human trafficking organization and using the…
Biden Reveals Shameful New ‘Plan’ to Address Oil Production
Joe Biden went to the Saudi government — the same government he termed a “pariah” —…
GOP Senator Ben Sasse to Resign
October is a month that just won’t quit, and another piece of big news dropped on…
San Antonio man sentenced to 50 years in prison for shooting death of convenience store owner
SAN ANTONIO – A capital murder case ended in a plea deal for a 22-year-old San…
Man arrested for threatening to shoot up workplace for Toyota subcontractors, records show
SAN ANTONIO – An employee for a Toyota subcontractor has been arrested after police said he…
Ex-DPS officer hired by Uvalde schools fired after CNN report
A former Texas Department of Public Safety trooper recently hired by the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School…
Biden to pardon simple federal marijuana possession convictions
President Biden on Thursday announced that he is taking executive action to pardon people convicted of…
No, posting on Facebook won’t protect your photos or data
Despite many claims stating otherwise, you cannot prevent Facebook from using your data or photos by…
LA Sheriff Alex Villanueva Blasts Woke Hypocrisy, Establishment Corruption, LA Times: ‘I Will Be Vindicated’
(The opinions expressed herein are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the views…
Leftist Minneapolis Mayor Makes Even Keith Ellison Raise an Eyebrow Over Comment on How Easy It Is to ‘Buy a Gun’
When a gun grabber makes a ridiculous statement that makes even a hard-left gun grabber like…
WATCH: Jennifer Lahl on ‘The Detransition Diaries’
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jennifer Lahl, Founder and President of…
State Sen. Gutierrez, Uvalde parents call for DPS director to resign after ex-trooper hired by district
The head of the state’s top law enforcement agency is being asked to resign after one…
Day 6 of Michelle Barrientes Vela trial sentencing
SAN ANTONIO – Former Bexar County Precinct 2 Capt. Marc D. Garcia was ordered to appear…
? FULL BALLOT: November 8 General, Special, Charter and Bond Election
Get more election news, key dates on KSAT’s Vote 2022 page. Voters in Bexar County will…
Some leading robot makers are pledging not to weaponize them
Boston Dynamics and five other robotics companies have signed an open letter saying what many of…
Texas man killed in Iowa crash
The crash happened on I-35 northbound around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Iowa State Patrol.…
Peyton Manning auditions to be the next Santa Claus
Tim Allen is retiring as Santa Claus and is looking for his replacement. SANTA CLAUS, Ind.…
Biden pardons thousands for ‘simple possession’ of marijuana
Biden is also calling on governors to issue similar pardons for those convicted of state marijuana…
Uvalde CISD fires ex-DPS trooper who responded to massacre
SAN ANTONIO – A protest Thursday morning by family members of the Uvalde school shooting victims,…
How glaciers melted 20,000 years ago may offer clues about climate change’s effects
During Earth’s ice ages, much of North America and northern Europe were covered in massive glaciers. …
Federal appeals court sends DACA case back to lower court to review new program guidelines
A federal appeals court on Wednesday sided with a Texas-based federal judge who ruled the 2012…
Former police officer attacks Thai childcare center, kills at least 36
The attack took place in the rural town of Nongbua Lamphu in northeastern Thailand, in one…
Solid Science from Serena Au??n-Chancellor
Astronaut Serena Au??n-Chancellor installs samples for the Microgravity Investigation of Cement Solidification (MICS) experiment aboard the…
Ukraine Girl Bereft Without Her Cat is Reunited Thanks to Kind Strangers in 5 Countries and 7,000 Miles–WATCH
A truly astonishing story of war-time goodwill to mend a 10-year-old’s broken heart will bring a…
Governor Abbott Celebrates RGV LEAD, Education And Industry Partnerships
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic Development (RGV LEAD) for…
Adopt a pet for free during San Antonio Pets Alive three-day adoption event
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Pets Alive! and BISSELL Pet Foundation are hosting a three-day adoption…
No, Dawn dish soap should not be used as a regular flea treatment for pets
Although Dawn dish soap can kill fleas, it should not be used as a flea treatment…
Australia Sets Aside 30% of Land Mass to Protect its Unique Species
Joining the United States and a number of other countries, Australian officials have committed to preserve…
Popular Barbacoa and Big Red Festival returns to San Antonio this weekend
SAN ANTONIO – The puro San Antonio Barbacoa and Big Red Festival is returning this weekend…
Robbery suspect facing multiple charges after stealing lottery tickets and evading deputies, BCSO says
SAN ANTONIO – A man who authorities say robbed a West Bexar County convenience store is…
PERSPECTIVE: At conservative schools, anti-critical race theory still looms large
Updated October 6, 2022 at 11:59 AM ET As college students have returned to campus, anti-critical…
Brittney Griner at ‘weakest moment’ in Russia, her wife says
“She’s very afraid about being left and forgotten in Russia, or just completely used to the…
Driver dies after crash with dump truck in Cleburne, police say
Police said the victim was turning into a driveway when her SUV was struck by the…
2 men, 2 woman arrested after SAPD tracks stolen car to West Side apartment
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police arrested four people after an investigation into a vehicle theft…
Military, first responders, law enforcement and educators can cruise free with Margaritaville at Sea
SAN ANTONIO – Active and veteran military, first responders, law enforcement officers and educators can sail…
The Last Bandoleros taking San Antonio-born, ‘Tex Flex’ sound to Good Morning America
SAN ANTONIO – The Last Bandoleros are making moves in the music world and taking their…
Former New Braunfels HS star named baseball’s Brooks Robinson Minor League Player of the Year
SAN ANTONIO – A former New Braunfels High School baseball star has been named the Brooks…
It’s that time of year: Amazon is hiring 6,500 employees in North Texas
Amazon is offering signing bonuses of up $3,000, depending on location, and seasonal employees will have…
Woman accused of stabbing ex, hitting his wife with a metal pipe in H-E-B parking lot
SAN ANTONIO – A woman is facing charges after San Antonio police say she stabbed her…
At conservative campuses, anti-critical race theory still looms large
As college students have returned to campus, anti-critical race theory efforts are in high gear, asserting…
French writer Annie Ernaux wins the 2022 Nobel Prize in literature
Updated October 6, 2022 at 8:28 AM ET The French writer Annie Ernaux has been awarded…
66 clinics stopped providing abortions in the 100 days since Roe fell
In the 100 days since the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade, 66 clinics in the…
She’s under investigation for her response to the Robb Elementary shooting. Now she’s been hired by Uvalde CISD.
CNN first identified Crimson Elizondo as being among the first of 91 Texas troopers who arrived…
Greece: 22 dead, dozens missing, after 2 migrant ships sink
The vessels went down hundreds of miles apart, in one case prompting a dramatic overnight rescue…
Texas is 3rd most impacted state by natural disasters, study says
The study took two metrics into account: the number of climate disasters causing at least $1…
Sounds About Right: McDonald’s Debuts Happy Meals for Adults
Even for adults, happiness is key. And as they say, you are what you eat. Perhaps…
John Fetterman Gets Pummeled by an Unexpected Source
The mainstream media may be taking the gloves off against John Fetterman in Pennsylvania. A new…
Blue Bell brings back two holiday favorite flavors for a limited time
BRENHAM, Texas – Blue Bell Creameries is bringing back two holiday favorites for ice cream fans.…
Uvalde parents protest after school district hires ex-DPS trooper under investigation for massacre response
Parents and relatives of victims in the Robb Elementary School shooting are protesting on Thursday morning…
Dallas business goes viral on TikTok for Mexican-inspired candles
More than 2,000 candles fill shelves inside of the warehouse, and the Dallas business owner is…
Stocks down after report shows 208,000 new jobs. Here’s why.
Following two strong days of buying to start the last quarter of 2022, markets soured on…
Lumber Company Grows Trees That Smile With Massive Grin for Oregon Drivers
Every autumn in Oregon, motorists traveling down the route 18 receive a “beaming” smile from the…
Louisiana Pulls $794 Million From BlackRock to Protest Its Radical Environmental Policies
Louisiana Treasurer John Schroder announced Wednesday that he’s yanking all of his state’s investments from heavyweight…
Blue Bell releases new ice creams for the holiday season
Founded in Brenham, Texas in 1907, the creamery began making ice cream full time in 1958.…
Kidnapped California family found dead
The family kidnapped from their business has been found dead, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office announced.…
Supreme Court to Hear Case of Man Who Got Four Days in Jail for Mocking a Police Department on Facebook
This sounds like something out of a movie about the FBI going after pro-life activists. Anthony…
San Antonio’s income surge hints at more housing pressure, moving trucks on the horizon
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio’s median income is up. A lot. According to the latest data…
What questions do you have for District Attorney candidates Joe Gonzales and Marc LaHood?
SAN ANTONIO – Get more election news on KSAT’s Vote 2022 page. An elected district attorney…
SAPD investigating after man is found fatally shot on East Side street
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are investigating after a man was found fatally shot on…
Early-morning fire displaces 2 on Southwest Side
SAN ANTONIO – A woman and her child have been displaced following a fire at a…
Revised ‘Dreamers’ program to get another review by court
The ruling leaves the future of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals up in the air, with…
Did anybody win the $353 million Powerball jackpot?
The Powerball and Mega Millions grand prizes are climbing to eye-popping numbers again. ORLANDO, Fla. —…
Mother of Uvalde park shooting victim calls for better protection for local children
UVALDE, Texas – Almost a month after a second shooting rocked the Uvalde community following the…
City of Grey Forest looking to hire new police force
GREY FOREST, Texas – Grey Forest, a small town of about 500 people, usually goes under…
Fort Worth City Manager stripped of some duties after private plane trip
City Council reprimanded City Manager David Cooke for his response to questions about weekend getaway on…
Flu is already appearing in North Texas
Parkland and other clinics started seeing “scattered” flu cases and doctors worry a spike is eminent.…
Uvalde parents continue to fight for accountability months after elementary school shooting
The fight for stricter gun laws continues, four months since the Robb Elementary School shooting. UVALDE,…
North Korea continues missile launches as US redeploys carrier
The launch came two days after North Korea fired an intermediate-range missile over Japan for the…
BCSO: 2 teens charged with murder, assault after woman killed in drive-by shooting
SAN ANTONIO – Two teens who are in custody following a deadly drive-by shooting in West…
$2.6 million in meth seized after traffic collision in North Texas, police say
According to officials, 59 pounds of methamphetamine were confiscated by Watauga police after a traffic crash.…
Arlington Police announce new system to help solve gun violence
The department is using a decades-long technology system in a new way, where they’re able to…
New Florida Community Survived Hurricane Virtually Unscathed After Being Designed for Resilience
Even as two million Floridians lost power during the recent Hurricane Ian, one unique community survived…
‘That’s just who she was’: Eva Mireles’ daughter says mother a hero for shielding students from Robb gunman
Adalynn Ruiz will never forget the last text message she sent to her mother, Eva Mireles,…
Meteorologist Adam Caskey travels to Fort Myers to help his in-laws clean up after Hurricane Ian
FORT MYERS, Fla. – It’s been a week since Hurricane Ian ripped through southwest Florida, knocking…
Attorney for ex-Pct. 2 captain to withdraw after representing Barrientes Vela in civil suits
SAN ANTONIO – Despite being sworn in, former Bexar County Precinct 2 captain Marc D. Garcia…
San Antonio artists show iconic West Side people, places through Loteria-style art exhibit
SAN ANTONIO – A group of local women artists is showcasing treasures of the West Side…
Brothers charged in West Texas migrant killing released on bond
The two brothers charged last week in a shooting that killed one person and left another…
In East Dallas, a hand-rolled Cuban cigar shop, and the story of perseverance behind its success
In Cuba, Jose Hernandez learned the art of rolling cigars at his grandfather’s knee. In Dallas,…
Woman found deceased in dumpster, Arlington police say
The unidentified woman was pronounced deceased at that the scene and it remains unclear how she…
WATCH: Bexar County Judge candidates Trish DeBerry and Peter Sakai face off in forum
SAN ANTONIO – For the first time in more than 20 years, Bexar County will soon…
Consumer Reports weighs pros, cons of real dairy products
Have you checked out the dairy section of your supermarket lately? The choices go way beyond…
German-Texans celebrate their heritage with Hill Country fall festivals
German-Texans celebrate their heritage with several Hill Country celebrations each fall. The largest of those celebrations…
After 5 years in foster care and 2 Wednesday’s Child features, 16-year-old Jason has found his forever family
At one point, Jason was living out of a CPS office. He told WFAA he wanted…
10 North Texas music acts win grant, will record ‘Sounds of Deep Ellum’ album
Earlier in September, Deep Ellum 100 announced the musical acts that received the Sounds of Deep…
Yes, a change to the student loan forgiveness plan excludes some borrowers from relief
Some borrowers with privately held federal student loans are no longer eligible for debt relief if…
Methodist Hospital glows pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
SAN ANTONIO – This month, you may notice a pink glow driving by the South Texas…
CPS Energy to host San Antonio community input meetings Oct. 6 and Dec. 1
SAN ANTONIO – CPS Energy wants community input on planning San Antonio’s energy future. CPS Energy…
WATCH LIVE: Day 5 of Michelle Barrientes Vela trial sentencing
SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s Note: Court has recessed for the day and will reconvene at 1:30…
Bexar County elections chief defends number of polling sites prepared for midterm election
Bexar County Elections Administrator Jacque Callanen said Wednesday there will not be 388 election day sites…
OPEC+ makes big oil cut to boost prices; pump costs may rise
The move could deal the struggling global economy another blow and raise politically sensitive pump prices…
14-year-old boy shot, two women also injured in separate shootings near high school in Dallas
Parents say South Oak Cliff High School was put on lockdown as police investigated separate off-campus…
Election Day now a holiday for most Fort Worth ISD students
The district said there were safety concerns for schools that were being used as polling sites.…
‘Best New Skyscraper’ Mimics Nature: Looks Like 2 Mountains With a Valley, Water, and Greenery Between – LOOK
In the heart of Amsterdam’s business district, a lush green valley emerges from the rocky canyon…
Dana Loesch Lays Down Brutal Truth In Monologue After Attacks from ‘The View’
It’s kind of rich to get lessons in morality from the hostesses of “The View,” some…
Uvalde parents, supporters criticize state leaders for not calling special session on guns: ‘Don’t wait until it happens again’
Families of Robb Elementary School victims and survivors declared a “war against guns” and condemned the…
Remains found in Collin County identified as missing Dallas woman
Mercedes Clement went missing nearly two years ago. COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — Police have identified remains…
City of Houston website possibly hacked with posts about Russian mail order brides, essay writers
The blog entries are no longer live on the city’s website and its functionality appears to…
Governor Abbott Announces Winners Of Texas Veterans Commission’s Education Excellence Award
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the Texas public institutions of higher education honored with the 2022…
Candace Owens Responds to Critics After Wearing ‘White Lives Matter’ Apparel
Daily Wire host Candace Owens and rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, were seen wearing…
Death on Wheels: Planned Parenthood to Deploy Mobile Abortion Clinic Near Red State Borders
In this episode of Try to Control Your Shock and Amazement… In the aftermath of the…
Texas to execute John Ramirez despite Nueces County DA’s objections
John Ramirez, 38, convicted of murdering a Corpus Christi convenience store clerk in 2004, is scheduled…
Nicole Mann becomes first Native woman to go to space with latest SpaceX mission
SpaceX is scheduled to launch its sixth crewed space mission to the International Space Station on…
Food pantry, block cleanups, study spot for students: An East Side bar proud to be community center too
Black and white photographs. Fiesta medals. An old pink jukebox. Eclectic artwork. They decorate the Dakota…
29-year-old man arrested, charged with capital murder for fatal shooting in eastern Dallas, police say
Police say Donnie Davidson was shot multiple times and died in a hospital. DALLAS — A…
Voting begins for ‘Fat Bear Week’: Meet the chunky champs
A national park in Alaska celebrates its hibernation-ready bears with a popular online voting event. ANCHORAGE,…
Biden, DeSantis put aside politics in post-Ian Florida visit
With the midterm elections just a month away, the crisis had the potential to bring together…
VIP Gold Chat: Hurricanes, Hollywood, and Brad Slager
It is Wednesday — you know what that means: LIVE VIP Gold Chat tonight! Tonight, join…
It’s Not Too Late to Save Social Security
(The opinions expressed in guest op-eds are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent…
Farmers, chefs, restaurant and food truck owners can apply for $112K in grants via Texas Food & Wine Alliance
SAN ANTONIO – The Texas Food & Wine Alliance is giving away nearly $112,000 in grants…
Ozone Action Day alert issued for Thursday in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Thursday, Oct. 6, has been declared an Ozone Action Day in San Antonio…
San Antonio high school student wins national award for helping bring STEM education to underserved communities
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio area high school student is the founder of a nonprofit…
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q brings back fall favorites
SAN ANTONIO – It’s that time of year again when cool, crisp fall weather and pumpkin-spice-everything…
Attorney General Ken Paxton ordered to testify in abortion lawsuit after evading subpoena
A federal judge has ordered Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to testify in an abortion rights…
Ramiro ‘Ramsey’ Mu?iz, history-making Latino activist, dies at 79
Over the weekend, civil rights activist Ramiro “Ramsey” Mu?iz passed away at 79. Mu?iz was the…
LULAC raises reward amount for information on woman who allegedly lured migrants away from Texas
A Latino civil rights group on Wednesday said it is doubling its reward offer for information…
Plano man sentenced to life in prison for a ‘senseless’ murder at Shops at Legacy in 2021
Officials said Jordan Christopher Jacobs, 25, accused a complete stranger of staring at his girlfriend and…