PODCAST: Duke Over America WAAM Radio Edition 197

The PODCAST version of Duke Over America #197 is here and your host is chatting about…

Those Believing Polls Showing Democrats Winning Get a Frightening Dose of Reality

Polls infamously don’t tell the whole story regarding an election. They’re effectively using a sample of…

Man struck by hit-and-run driver while sleeping on curb, Fort Worth police say

Police said the suspect backed their vehicle over the victim as he was sleeping on the…

Russia blasts Kyiv, other Ukrainian cities in deadly strikes

Monday’s intense, hours-long attack by Russia marked a sudden military escalation in its assault on Ukraine.…

Exquisite Mosaic Unearthed by Farmer Planting Olive Tree, ‘Perfectly Preserved’ From Byzantine Era

A tile-mosaic floor depicting birds and other animals has been found under a field in Gaza…

Moore to the Point – PayPal Is No Pal

Note: This “Moore to the Point” commentary aired on NewsTalkSTL on Monday, October 10th. Audio included…

‘Nothing’s left’: Hurricane Ian leaves emotional toll behind

The emotional toll in the days, weeks and months after a hurricane, flood or wildfire can…

Nationwide push to refocus Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Meanwhile many places have stopped celebrating Columbus Day altogether, including North Carolina. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The…

Special Report: Trump Rallies Crowd for Arizona GOP Slate With Focus on Border and Fentanyl

Former President Donald Trump rallied a crowd in Mesa, Arizona, on Sunday to campaign for candidates…

No. 1 Steele races past New Braunfels, stays undefeated; Taft tops Stevens, stays in 29-6A race; Highlands’ tip-drill earns Catch of the Week honors

Week 7 of the 2022 high school football season brought some clarity to district races across…

Family members identify woman killed in apparent murder-suicide in Houston

A man shot and killed his ex-girlfriend before shooting and killing himself, authorities said. HARRIS COUNTY,…

Longview ISD spokesman Rojas connects Hispanic community, embraces Ecuadorian roots

Francisco Rojas wears many hats in the Longview community. Embracing his Ecuadorian roots, Rojas gives back…

Monday Cartoon: Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, Lost in Space

If you didn’t know, Mark Kelly was in the military Mark Kelly is here to remind…

Driver shot in head, crashes vehicle on Northwest Side, police say

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are investigating after a woman was shot in the head…

San Antonio veteran couple who experienced years of infertility expecting first child

October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Doctors say roughly 15% of couples experience…

As suicides rise, US military seeks to address mental health

A 2021 study found that since 9/11, four times as many service members and veterans have…

North Korea confirms simulated use of nukes to ‘wipe out’ enemies

The North said the missile tests were in response to recent naval drills between U.S. and…

You can get free Spurs tickets if you donate blood at annual Spurs blood drive, STBTC says

SAN ANTONIO – If you want free tickets to see the San Antonio Spurs, it’s as…

Teens transform Haven for Hope’s Hair Care Center with dignity in mind

SAN ANTONIO – – A haircut seems so simple, but for those experiencing homelessness, a physical…

KSAT 12?s Top 12: Week 8 Rankings

See which teams made the cut in KSAT 12?s Top 12 for Week 8 of the…

Kanye West’s Twitter, Instagram locked over offensive posts

The posts by the rapper were widely deemed as antisemitic. WASHINGTON — Kanye West’s Twitter and…

Friends of missing man discover body in underground drainage tunnel

Live Oak – On Sunday morning, a group of friends and family recovered a body in…

Robb Elementary shooting victims’ families reflect on superintendent’s retirement announcement

UVALDE – The Uvalde CISD school board is meeting for the first time Monday after the…

ACL brings thousands of people to Austin, yet one downtown business loses most of its customers

Casa de Luz, a restaurant in the heart of downtown Austin, loses 90% of its customers…

Why could lower car prices not provide much relief to consumers?

Experts are now predicting vehicle prices will fall, but there is bad news as well. HOUSTON…

Uvalde Tragedy an ‘Imprint of Something We Can Never Change’

“I don’t regret acting dramatic as I acted. I don’t regret one piece of that day;…

Man’s body found in underground drainage tunnel, ID unknown, Live Oak police say

LIVE OAK, Texas – A man’s body was found in an underground drainage tunnel Sunday morning,…

Russian analyst set to face trial on charges of lying to FBI

Igor Danchenko, who contributed to research about Donald Trump and Russia, goes on trial Tuesday for…

Holy Mackerel! Fish Really Is Brain Food – Even if You Only Eat a Small Amount

Could eating salmon, cod, tuna, herring, or sardines keep your brain healthy and your thinking agile…

Leading SA: UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson oncologist discusses risk factors of breast cancer

SAN ANTONIO – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a disease that so many people…

Change your Facebook password: Meta says up to 1 million accounts may be compromised

If you’re a Facebook user, you may want to change your password as soon as possible…

Mother sentenced to life after daughter with medical conditions found dead in Bay City apartment

Lauren Dean pleaded guilty on Wednesday to the murder of her bedridden daughter. BAY CITY, Texas…

18-year-old hospitalized after hit-and-run, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A teenage girl is hospitalized in serious condition after San Antonio police said…

Putin calls Kerch Bridge attack ‘a terrorist act’ by Kyiv

Ukrainian officials, meanwhile, say a Russia missile strike on a southern city has killed 13 people.…

Teen arrested after shooting sisters boyfriend, police say

SAN ANTONIO – A teenage boy was arrested after he shot his sister’s boyfriend during an…

Republican candidate for Dallas County District Attorney Faith Johnson

“People are going in stealing catalytic converters, TVs, anything under $750. That policy is going out…

Family ‘blown away’ after purse found 63 years later during Clear Creek ISD renovations

Based on the purse’s contents, League City officials say it likely belonged to a woman named…

Man dies after argument leads to shooting at Dallas park, police say

Dallas police say Dyawn Thomas died at a hospital after he was found lying in the…

Democratic candidate for Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot

Creuzot is the incumbent running for re-election. DALLAS COUNTY, Texas — The race for District Attorney…

Toddler not wearing seatbelt hospitalized in rollover crash, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A rollover crash in the city’s Southeast side left a three-year-old hospitalized Saturday,…

SAPD: Suspect arrested after woman found beaten to death

SAN ANTONIO – One suspect is in custody after a man was found beaten to death…

Report: WH Shelling out Taxpayer Dollars to Deal With Hunter Biden Probe and More

We’ve seen Joe Biden trying to duck transparency when it comes to who he might be…

As many as 1 million Facebook logins may have been stolen, Meta says

Researchers said they discovered more than 400 malicious apps designed to steal Facebook logins. HOUSTON —…

Ian leaves scenes of recovery, despair on Florida coast

Ian was the third-deadliest storm to hit the U.S. mainland this century. For some, recovery comes…

Did anyone win the $378 million Powerball jackpot?

Powerball isn’t the only lottery game teasing a major jackpot, as the Mega Millions has climbed…

Bye-bye, fines! Arlington Public Library no longer charging for overdue items

All current fines will be waived immediately. The Library’s goal is to “eliminate financial barrier and…

Scottish Nightclub is Powered By the Heat From Dancers – Moving the Venue to Thermal Energy

A Scottish night club has found it can reduce its carbon footprint by 70 tons per…

She Finally Met Her Long Lost Dad, Who Didn’t Know She Existed, Thanks to Stranger on Facebook

A woman finally met her long-lost dad, a man who didn’t even know she existed—thanks to…

Rare Baby Red Panda That ‘Gave Hope’ for Endangered Species Effort Gets its First Exam –WATCH

A rare red panda cub born this summer was seen as a hopeful sign for the…

Harris throws for TD, runs for another; UTSA beats WKU 31-28

SAN ANTONIO – Frank Harris completed 24 of 35 passes for 275 yards and touchdown and…

Scott’s 7 TD passes lead Incarnate Word past Lamar 56-17

SAN ANTONIO – Lindsey Scott Jr. passed for 401 yards and seven touchdowns — all on…

District 1 City Council Office hosts North St. Mary’s parking solutions meeting

San Antonio – The San Antonio District 1 City Council Office held a parking solution meeting…

Six Flags implements enhanced public safety measures

The policy includes x-ray screenings of all bags and limiting bag sizes. DALLAS — Anyone wanting…

Texas A&M student accused of attempting to set George Bush Presidential Library on fire

Police said the 20-year-old student, who they said was extremely intoxicated, also broke into an SUV…

Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in Austin for keynote address

She will make an appearance at the Texas Democratic Party’s JJ Reception on Oct. 8. AUSTIN,…

NFL’s concussion protocol modified after Tagovailoa review

The parties released a joint statement on their findings Saturday. MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The NFL…

Spurs practice with Uvalde CISD students, will host them as guests for Sunday’s game

SAN ANTONIO – Following a very eventful week in Uvalde, the San Antonio Spurs paid a…

Catch a glimpse of the Full Hunter’s Moon in the Sunday night sky

As spooky season swings into high gear, the Full Hunter’s Moon is slated to occur this…

North Korea launches 2 missiles toward sea after US-South Korea drills

The launches were the North’s seventh round of weapons tests in two weeks. SEOUL, South Korea…

Two pedestrians killed in Fort Worth crash

The driver who struck the pedestrians fled on foot from the crash scene, police say. FORT…

3 dead after blast destroys part of bridge linking Russia and Crimea

Ukrainian officials have repeatedly threatened to strike the bridge and some lauded the attack, but Kyiv…

HIGHLIGHTS: Texas Longhorns shut out Oklahoma Sooners in Red River Showdown for 1st time since 1965

The game will air at 11 a.m. on WFAA. Follow gameday updates here. DALLAS — On…

Four dead following Friday evening shooting in Fort Worth, police confirm

Fort Worth police are using home security cameras to investigate a shooting that left three dead…

One hospitalized after driver runs red light, crashes on North Side, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A rollover crash on the North Side has left one person hospitalized after…

Dallas PD and Fire Rescue announces new location technology meant to help reach exact locations of emergencies more quickly

The what3words app divides local areas into smaller dimensions, allowing call handlers to pinpoint distressed callers…

Dan Rather Swings at ‘Animosity Over COVID Booster Shots,’ Coldcocks…Dan Rather

Let’s first get the usual disclaimer out of the way. Disgraced hack Dan Rather, fired by…

Former Cosmic Café building hits the market in Oak Lawn

The colorful building located at 2912 Oak Lawn Avenue is over 100 years old and housed…

Over 75% of Brits Say They’re Greener Today Than They Were 10 Years Ago: Poll

A poll of 2,000 adults found three-quarters of respondents said they were greener today than they…

College Football, Week 6: Right Here in Lawrence, Kansas

ESPN’s College GameDay makes it worth waking up on a Saturday and turning on the TV…

Former Obama Adviser Demolishes Joe Biden’s Energy Moves With Simple Truth

Gas prices are starting to creep up again. Despite Joe Biden going hat in hand to…

PayPal’s New, Orwellian ‘Disinformation’ Policy Could Cost You a Ton of Money

If you’ve ever bought something online, chances are you’ve used PayPal at some point in your…

Mexico’s armed forces are becoming increasingly powerful under its president

(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations wikicommons http://bit.ly/29VDZLE…

‘Fake heiress’ released to house arrest, fights deportation

Anna Sorokin, whose scheme inspired a Netflix series, was convicted of conning $275,000 from banks, hotels…

Rent hikes in Dallas-Fort Worth appear to be easing — but at least one analysis warns that another spike could be looming

Rents in Dallas decreased 0.1% month-over-month in September, but the 92.9% occupancy of Dallas-Fort Worth’s apartment…

SAPD: Man holds multiple employees at gunpoint in North Side robbery

SAN ANTONIO – Three employees were held at gunpoint in a robbery on the city’s North…

Youth Given 8 Months to Live Has Beaten Aggressive Blood Cancer, Now Inspires Others: ‘You can get through anything’

A young Florida man given just eight months to live has beaten a rare and aggressive…

Biden’s Response to Question if Armageddon Is Coming Is Something Else

Joe Biden made a comment the other day at a Democratic fundraiser that had a lot…

RedState Weekly Briefing: Kinzinger Drunk Tweets, Lake Dismantles Hobbs, DeSantis Outshines Biden

Welcome to the RedState Weekly Briefing — where we take a quick look at the week’s…

Fort Worth police arrest two people found with 25,000 fentanyl pills

The two suspects were charged with conspiracy to possess a controlled substance with intent to distribute.…

Amber Alert ended for two children who went missing in North Texas

The children went missing in Midlothian, Texas, and were found safe in Joplin, Missouri. MIDLOTHIAN, Texas…

Rivian recalling nearly all its vehicles over loose fastener

The electric truck and SUV maker says the fix will only take a few minutes. About…

Viral Jon Stewart ‘Interview’ Pushing Child Mutilation Is the Face of Evil

Since leaving The Daily Show on Comedy Central, Jon Stewart’s career has largely floundered. He now…

No, you didn’t win the $410 million Mega Millions jackpot

If your ticket wasn’t a winner, there’s another enormous jackpot up for grabs on Saturday. NEW…

WATCH: Incredible Footage of Key Russian-Controlled Bridge in Crimea Being Destroyed

The war in Ukraine has taken a turn over the last month as Russia has seen…

Las Vegas stabbing suspect said he ‘let the anger out’

He stabbed eight people on the Las Vegas strip Thursday, authorities said, killing two. LAS VEGAS…

Your Inspired Weekly Horoscope From Rob Brezsny: A ‘Free Will Astrology’

Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood.…

‘We did it! And we are going home!’: Uvalde parent who protested at district office for 10+ days celebrates

A group of parents and relatives of victims in the Robb Elementary School shooting who stood…

‘People are going to lose jobs’: North St. Mary’s business owners express construction project concerns

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Public Works Department held an open forum meeting Friday to address…

Full scope of ransomware attack on hospital system still unknown

An apparent cyberattack on one of the country’s largest nonprofit health systems took patient records offline,…

Uvalde CISD hired former DPS trooper knowing she was under investigation, letter shows

SAN ANTONIO – New documents released by the Texas Department of Public Safety reveal that Uvalde…

‘Speechless’: Missing wedding ring found in brush pile after Hurricane Ian

Ashley Garner never expected to find her ring after she lost it days before Hurricane Ian…

Fort Worth police arrest 1 person following fatal shooting

The suspect was taken into custody after police say he fatally shot someone Friday afternoon in…

From despair to survival, graduates of Bexar County Felony Drug Court celebrate sobriety

SAN ANTONIO – Proudly wearing their caps and gowns, 27 men and women marched in as…

After nearly 2 months as a free man, capital murder suspect arrested in Karnes County, sheriff says

SAN ANTONIO – Friday, Oct. 7 update: Richard Montez is in custody after sheriff’s deputies and…

Đây là cách để đi bầu trong cuộc bầu cử ngày 8 Tháng Mười Một tại Texas

Hạn chót để ghi danh đi bầu là ngày 11 Tháng Mười. Ngày cuối cùng để…

‘Come out and beat Texas’ North Texas man prepares for his 75th trip in a row to watch the Red River Showdown

“I really can’t go to funerals or weddings or anything on the second weekend in October,”…

Naririto ang mga paraan upang makaboto na eleksyon ng midterms sa estado ng Texas sa Nobyembre 8

Ang takdang-petsa upang magparehistro ay sa Oktubre 11. Ang huling araw upang mag-apply na bumoto by…

UTSA launches $500 million fundraising campaign

SAN ANTONIO – The University of Texas at San Antonio is halfway to raising half a…

People who bought certain infant formulas may be due some cash

Customers who bought certain popular infant formulas since 2017 may be due some cash as part…

Family and friends gathering to celebrate Atatiana Jefferson in Fort Worth

“This family is lovely,” family friend Cliff Sparks said. “They’re giving. They love their sister. They…

Biden: Nuclear ‘Armageddon’ risk highest since Cuban Missile Crisis

At a fundraiser, Biden said Putin is “not joking when he talks about the use of…

WATCH: Bexar County DA drops charges against teen shot by former SAPD officer

SAN ANTONIO – The charges filed against a teenager who was shot by a now former-SAPD…

‘We did it!’ — Uvalde’s entire school police department suspended following activism from families

UVALDE — Officials with the Uvalde school district on Friday announced that it suspended its police…

2 women arrested after 87-year-old Texas City nursing home resident hit, kicked and dragged

Police say Lisa Jo Cooper and Kecia Danielle Johnson surrendered Thursday night on charges of abuse…

High School Football Week 7: What to know

After a lighter-than-normal schedule, we're back with a much deeper schedule of high school football games…

Uvalde launches new mobile app with panic alert system for employees

The City of Uvalde has launched a mobile panic alert system in the wake of the…

12 On Your Side: Job hunting scams, gas prices rise & long-time costume shop closing

Happy weekend, everybody! Job Scams Job hunters, beware. You’re not the only one looking for an…

Florida school sports health form asks about periods, but female athletes aren’t required to answer

A Florida school health assessment is facing scrutiny for period questions. But contrary to online posts,…

KSAT Money Q&A: San Antonio Startup Week to offer learning, networking opportunities

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Startup Week will offer local entrepreneurs and business professionals a chance…

Undersea Cable to Funnel 3 Gigawatts of Solar Energy From Egypt to Power Millions of European Households

Taking advantage of the huge output of solar energy in places neighboring the Sahara Desert, a…

Operation Lone Star Prevents Cartels Smuggling Illegal Drugs, Weapons

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…

BGC Week 7 Preview: New Braunfels vs. Steele headlines Friday’s schedule

Week 7 of KSAT 12?s Big Game Coverage (BGC) officially kicks off district play in the…

Suspected arson fire causes $40K in damage to South Side home; 1 person in custody, SAFD says

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio fire officials say they are investigating a fire on the city’s…

It’s heating up at the Bexar County jail as staff struggles with malfunctioning AC units

Parts of the Bexar County Jail are suffering air conditioner failures, and, according to guards, temperatures…

Does the four-day school week work in Texas?

On Thursday afternoons, most kids are steeling themselves for the final day of the school week. …

Stocks slump on fears about rates, recession after jobs data

Good news on the economy remains bad news for Wall Street. NEW YORK — Good news…

Cold case arrest: Longview police charge man in 7-year-old killing

The Longview Police Department on Thursday made an arrest in connection with the 2015 homicide of…

Uvalde CISD suspends the district’s police department amid investigation

Officers currently employed with Uvalde CISD will fill other roles in the district. UVALDE, Texas —…

Dallas serial killer Billy Chemirmir charged with killing 22 Texas women gets 2nd conviction

Billy Chemirmir, 49, was convicted in April of capital murder in the smothering death of 81-year-old…

State Fair of Texas – What’s new in 2022

Lots of new experiences at The State Fair of Texas for 2022.