In the United States, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality, with deaths totaling…
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Lei-Shih (Lace) Chen awarded grant to improve health equity for Texans with developmental disabilities
The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) has awarded Lei-Shih Chen, PhD, MCHES, CHW, a nearly…
District 7?s Ana Sandoval resigns from San Antonio City Council
SAN ANTONIO – District 7 City Councilwoman Ana Sandoval announced her resignation from City Council. Sandoval,…
US, Ukraine top military chiefs meet in person for 1st time
The meeting comes as the international community ramps up the military assistance to Ukraine, including expanded…
Suspect on the run after shooting kills two teens in Gainesville, police say
Officers believe the suspect knew the victims and was last seen running from the scene. GAINESVILLE,…
3 ways to avoid clicking on malicious links
VERIFY viewers reach out to us often about emails they get, or website links that might…
A moment between a firefighter and his daughter is warming the internet’s heart
The fire department shared the heartwarming moment as a captain’s daughter ran to greet him after…
Walgreens ends limits on children’s fever medicines
Walgreens and CVS Health said last month they restricted purchases of some over-the-counter children’s medicines due…
Juvenile arrested, accused of shooting adult family member to death, Fort Worth police say
Police say the man and the boy got into a fight when the boy pulled a…
Next total solar eclipse will be the last for US in decades
After 2024, the next total solar eclipse to be visible from the United States is in…
Firefighters respond to fire at North Side apartment complex
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Fire Department responded to a fire at an apartment complex…
Victory Meal Here’s what Trevor Lawrence ordered at Waffle House
Waffle House staff say it was a welcome surprise to see Trevor Lawrence and his teammates…
Let’s rodeo, San Antonio! Plan your 2023 rodeo.
It’s almost time for the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, which means the return of…
Uvalde families continue fight for gun reform as Abbott enters new term as governor
UVALDE – As Austin gets ready for Governor Greg Abbott’s inauguration, families of the Robb Elementary…
Did anybody win the Powerball jackpot last night?
The jackpot is up to an estimated $439 million for Wednesday’s drawing. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Monday’s…
When Will the Wins Come?
In this week's shorter tailgate we discuss the tough loss in Austin over the weekend to…
Environmentalists push for tougher oil and gas restrictions to protect rare whale in Gulf of Mexico
Environmental scientists say Rice's whale, discovered in 2021, faces extinction unless the federal government sets tougher…
Car insurance rates were expected to rise in 2023 but unforeseen challenges are adding to the cost
SAN ANTONIO – Car owners could be in store for a costly surprise when it comes…
Texans interview Super Bowl-winning coach Sean Payton
Peyton hasn't coached since he resigned in 2021.
CPS investigating Rockwall-Heath offseason football workout that led to hospitalization of several athletes
An official with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services confirmed the investigation Monday. Coach…
Texas teens need parental consent when seeking birth control at certain federally funded clinics
U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled in December Title X violates state law and parents’ rights.…
Driver dies following crash on North Side, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A 29-year-old woman died following a crash on the North Side on Sunday…
How to brighten winter blues
SAN ANTONIO – If you’ve felt your mood dip recently and wondered why, winter may be…
Viral video shows dangerous highway ‘takeover’ on I-10 leading to gunshots, multi-car crash
SAN ANTONIO – A video that has millions of views on social media shows a dangerous…
TSA finds large weapon inside checked luggage at San Antonio International Airport
SAN ANTONIO – The Transportation Security Administration found an 84 mm-caliber weapon in checked luggage at…
Racist flyers left in several neighborhoods around Houston
Neighbors said they won’t let the hateful messages affect how they live. MISSION BEND, Texas —…
Dallas Wings get 3-time WNBA champion, former 2020 Rookie of the Year in blockbuster trade
“On the court, we are adding an all-star caliber player who is one of the premier…
‘Protect your babies’: Family of 11-year-old boy fatally shot in Dallas calls for peace
“Please, people! Stop killing each other! I never thought I would be standing here doing this…
Man hospitalized in San Antonio after being dragged 500 feet on street in Rio Grande Valley
SAN ANTONIO – A man is receiving reconstructive surgery in a San Antonio hospital after he…
Man killed in rollover crash on Interstate 10 in Northwest Bexar County
SAN ANTONIO – A 29-year-old man was killed Sunday night after he rolled his vehicle over…
$2 million in jewelry stolen after concrete wall breached at North Texas mall
An employee arrived Monday morning and discovered the theft, police said. MESQUITE, Texas — Someone at…
Texas nurse sues CVS after she was fired because she refused to prescribe birth control
The lawsuit filed by J. Robyn Strader said CVS violated her religious rights when she was…
Police: Married couple caring for 4-year-old girl arrested after child disappears
Athena Brownfield was reported missing after a mail carrier found her 5-year-old sister alone outside the…
Yes, Stevie Wonder’s ‘Happy Birthday’ was produced to support making MLK’s birthday a national holiday
The song was released on Wonder’s 1980 album ‘”Hotter than July.” He regularly sang it in…
Families of Uvalde victims participate in MLK March in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Families of victims in the Robb Elementary School shooting traveled to San Antonio…
Leading SA: President of UTSA , Dr. Taylor Eighmy, discusses university growth
SAN ANTONIO – Over recent years and months, UTSA has seen an impressive downtown expansion, an…
TikToks that went viral showcasing San Antonio attractions, culture
SAN ANTONIO – As the new year is officially in full swing, we reflect on some…
Hines Ward, San Antonio Brahmas participate in MLK March: ‘Honored to be here’
SAN ANTONIO – Hines Ward, the former Pittsburgh Steelers star and current head coach of the…
Data: Egg prices have nearly quadrupled since 2019
Eggs are still making headlines as people crack on about the rising cost of the grocery…
Scenes from the 2023 MLK March and Celebration in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Thousands of people are gathering in San Antonio on Monday for the first…
‘Avatar 2,’ ‘M3GAN’ hold onto top spots at the box office
Overall, the three-day box office total is going to be around $100 million, not quite at…
‘Hell naw fish’: Creature ‘straight outta the depths of hell’ found on Crystal Beach
A woman walking along the beach posted a photo on the Bolivar Beachcombers Facebook page and…
Former Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff to join UTSA in non-faculty role
SAN ANTONIO – Former Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff will join the University of Texas at…
Maya Moore helps overturn now-husband’s murder conviction, retires from WNBA
The 33-year-old Moore won four WNBA championships with the Minnesota Lynx, two Olympic gold medals with…
Florida authorities find body of man missing since Hurricane Ian
Law enforcement says James Hurst was last known to have been on his sailboat throughout the…
‘The world’s most beautiful woman’ dies at 95
A drawn portrait of the diva graced a 1954 cover of Time magazine, which in an…
Local woman gears up to keep Martin Luther King, Jr. Day marchers well hydrated
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – As thousands of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day marchers set out for…
‘They’re a maniac’: These are your top Dallas ‘red flags’
The Dallas subreddit sparked quite the discussion. DALLAS — The best place for a very Dallas…
Man shot during meetup at North Side apartment complex
SAN ANTONIO – A man was shot during an overnight meetup at a North Side apartment…
Texas lawmakers have an extra $32 billion to spend. How much will you get?
The windfall will be the root cause of much of the friction and fighting this session…
What to know about Monday’s MLK March and Celebration in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Tens, if not hundreds of thousands of people are expected to participate in…
Commemorate MLK Day 2023 with DreamWeek events in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – In addition to Monday’s MLK March and Celebration, there are a number of…
‘I have never seen anything like this’: Creepy, eel-like creature found in Galveston Bay
As a frequent visitor of Port Bolivar Beach in Galveston Bay, Suzanne Choate Arceneaux said she’s…
2023 MLK march preparations underway at Pittman-Sullivan Park
San Antonio – Organizers spent the weekend preparing for San Antonio’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr.…
JJ Watt retirement: Houston impact so much more than on the football field
It was his game-changing tackles and life-changing service to the community that made Houstonians fall in…
VIDEO: Texans and Colts join together to honor Damar Hamlin before kickoff
The NFL also will show support for Hamlin during all Week 18 games by painting Hamlin’s…
Texans lose out on No. 1 pick after Week 18 win over Colts
With the 32-31 win, the Texans missed out on the chance to own the top pick…
J.J. Watt notches two sacks his final NFL game
Watt putt the final touches on a Hall-of-Fame career with two sacks in his last game.
Texans announce they’ve fired head coach Lovie Smith
Smith, 64, is out after one season leading the Texans to a 3-13-1 record.
Robert Griffin III says Texans ‘using 2 Black head coaches to tank’ is wrong
This is the second year in a row that the Texans have fired their head coach…
Oddsmakers favor former Texans star or current Chiefs coach to replace Lovie Smith
Houston's next coach will be its fifth in less than three years.
Texans WR could be ready for off-season training after leukemia diagnosis, GM says
Texans General Manager Nick Caserio made the comments to Payne & Pendergast on SportsRadio610 Wednesday morning.
3 siblings killed in Northeast Side crash identified by medical examiner
SAN ANTONIO – Update: Three siblings who were killed in a crash on the Northeast Side…
International Space Station passes across the San Antonio sky Sunday evening
Space lovers unite! The International Space Station will be passing through the South Central Texas sky…
Construction in Alta Vista neighborhood impacting local convenience store
The shelves of Oscar De La Tienda are stocked with San Antonio and Texas favorites. Cynthia…
4 families displaced, 8 apartments torched by fire on West Side, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – Four families are displaced after a fire ripped through eight units at an…
Trash not picked up? Dallas residents complain a new schedule has meant garbage piling up
In December, the city changed to a new trash schedule, but officials have blamed weather and…
Agencies investigate averted plane crash at New York airport
Officials are investigating a close call at a New York airport Friday night between a plane…
‘It just hit civilians’: Deaths from strike on Ukraine apartment building rise to 30
Emergency crews worked through the frigid night at the wrecked multi-story residential building. KYIV, Ukraine —…
Fingerprints found on Sprite bottle leads to arrest of robbery suspect, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A search for a robbery suspect came to a close after officers were…
Missing 8-year-old boy found, San Antonio police say
SAN ANTONIO – A search is underway for an 8-year-old boy who was last seen on…
Second cut fence found at Dallas Zoo after case with escaped leopard
Police believe Nova escaped her habitat through a fence opening that was intentionally cut. A similar…
Man killed in Duncanville shooting; police asking for more witnesses to come forward
Police say several possible witnesses and the victim’s girlfriend have been cooperating with officers. DUNCANVILLE, Texas…
Biden marks MLK’s birthday, legacy at historic Atlanta church
The president is set to mark what would have been the 94th birthday of the late…
Neighborhood organizations work together to combat violence in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Neighborhood organizations throughout San Antonio are deciding to join forces to combat gun…
Three injured in Rowlett shooting, police say
All three victims are expected to recover from the Friday night shooting. ROWLETT, Texas — Rowlett…
As tornadoes hit Alabama, survivors hid in tubs, shipping container
One survivor of Thursday’s storm, a mechanic, huddled with his workers in a shipping container as…
Driver arrested for DWI after attempting to flee scene of rollover crash
SAN ANTONIO – A driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated after they attempted to flee…
San Antonio Democrat will attempt to raise minimum age to purchase firearm
In the first session since Uvalde tragedy, State Sen. Roland Gutierrez says nobody is calling for…
Democratic leader considers direct payments to Texans
As lawmakers decide how to spend record surplus, San Antonio Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer wants to…
68 confirmed dead after Nepal plane crashes during landing
The aircraft’s fuselage was split into multiple parts, and videos showed billowing smoke as rescuers searched…
Will property tax cuts also include appraisal reform?
Fort Worth State Rep. Craig Goldman says property tax reduction may not be sustainable without changing…
Did anyone win the $404M Powerball jackpot?
2022 was a big year for lottery jackpots. With a $1.35B prize won and another jackpot…
Fort Worth police arrest 18-year-old armed and dangerous suspect
Police say the suspect is responsible for at least four armed robberies in the Saginaw area…
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo holds Uvalde qualifiers
UVALDE – We are less than a month out from the San Antonio Stock Show &…
Austin 7-Eleven owner says he is using opera music as a deterrent against homeless, solicitors
Owner Jagat Patel said he has been playing the music nonstop. Customers tell him it’s working.…
Two suspects arrested in Fort Worth convenience store robbery, dog shooting
One of the suspects is accused of allegedly shooting and killing a dog during the robbery.…
Leaders encourage people to join in, conserve wildlife habitats at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center
SAN ANTONIO – Dozens of volunteers gathered Saturday morning to clean the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center.…
Police: Argument may have led to North Side shooting
SAN ANTONIO – An argument is believed to have led to a shooting that left a…
Micah Parsons announces the birth of his daughter
The Cowboys outside linebacker announced the news Saturday afternoon on Twitter. DALLAS — Micah Parsons, a…
Supreme Court takes 8 new cases, including mailman’s religious claim
One case involves Gerald Groff, a former postal worker who said his religious beliefs required him…
‘Jiggle the can opener’: Twitter had a day with the missing (and now safe) Dallas clouded leopard
Thankfully Nova was found safe and sound. DALLAS — A clouded leopard went missing at the…
Conroe brewery receives flood of threats, harassment after canceling Kyle Rittenhouse event
The CEO of Southern Star Brewery said the cancellation was prompted primarily by concerns from local…
‘Just as good as the lottery’: Mammoth bone claim brings treasure hunters to NYC
The American Museum of Natural History has already thrown water as cold as the East River…
Lawyers found more classified documents at Joe Biden’s home
The White House says lawyers for President Joe Biden found more classified documents at his home…
Teenager shot while selling vape cartridges on North Side, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A 17-year-old boy was shot during a sale of vape cartridges on the…
Single ticket wins $1.35B Mega Millions jackpot
It’s the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot and fourth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history. WASHINGTON — Americans…
Robb Elementary survivor becomes advocate for friends killed in school shooting
UVALDE, Texas – “There, all done,” Caitlyne Gonzales said while tying a balloon to Jackie Cazares‘…
Colleyville synagogue remembers hostage situation one year later
January 15th marks one year since a gunman entered Congregation Beth Israel and held four people…
Airlines back more spending, staff to fix failed FAA system
Airlines have been pushing the FAA to modernize the air-traffic control system for years. After this…
Family: Selfie attempt led to deadly assault of mentally ill man
SAN ANTONIO – Warning: This story contains images of injuries. Viewer discretion is advised. The aunt…
Spurs game at Alamodome breaks record with over 68,000 in attendance
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs broke an attendance record Friday night when they hosted…
‘He is extremely dangerous’: Suspect wanted in string of violent robberies, including shooting and killing dog at Fort Worth convenience store
FWPD says surveillance video captured the moment the suspect began his attempt to get to the…
Suspect facing murder count in connection with Oklahoma four-year-olds disappearance
OSBI agents have made an arrest, and one suspect is facing one count of murder in…
Texas teacher under investigation after cellphone video shows him using ‘physical force’ with student
The district said the teacher was helping out in another classroom when he used physical force…
Missing Dallas clouded leopard found: Zoo officials say cat appears uninjured, police launch ‘criminal investigation’ into fencing tear
Police say they believe the mesh fence surround the leopard’s enclosure was intentionally cut. DALLAS —…
As lawmakers begin a new session, Texas mayors want to maintain control of local issues
Mayors from the state's most populous cities presented their legislative wish list, including economic development and…
Afghan soldier jailed in Texas for crossing border should receive presidential pardon, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee says
The Houston Democrat said she has sent a letter to the White House asking the Biden…
TribCast: The Texas Legislature is off and running
In this week's episode, Matthew speaks with James and Patrick about the fight over Democrats chairing…
Conroe brewery pulls out as venue for Kyle Rittenhouse rally against censorship
Southern Star Brewery, which had been listed as the event host, said it "is an apolitical…
TribCast: The Texas Legislature is off and running
In this week's episode, Matthew speaks with James and Patrick about the fight over Democrats chairing…
A new bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers wants to highlight the state’s fragile water infrastructure
So far there has been an average of six boil-water notices a day across Texas in…
English-Korean street signs first step in making Dallas’ ‘Koreatown’ official
“And to see that sign up there in our native language, is very rewarding,” John Lee…
Yes, a sitting member of Congress can be removed from office
Rep. George Santos has said he won’t resign despite revelations he lied about his background. We…
US, Japan Sign Space Collaboration Agreement at NASA Headquarters
During an event hosted by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy at the…
Governor Abbott Appoints King To Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Donald L. King to the Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee for…
More than 70 Texas prisoners are 3 days into a hunger strike protesting harsh solitary confinement practices
Prisoners have refused food to protest practices that have kept more than 500 people in isolation…
Canyon Lake student makes history, wins $10K scholarship from SA Stock Show & Rodeo contest
SAN ANTONIO – A student has won a $10,000 scholarship from the San Antonio Stock Show…
VIA restores Dreamliner bus that honors the legacy of Rosa Parks
SAN ANTONIO – VIA Metropolitan Transit will unveil its newly restored Dreamliner bus at Monday’s MLK…