SAN ANTONIO – The state’s health department has extended emergency Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) food…
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Man who lived in funeral home limo downtown attacked with knife, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A man is recovering after being attacked with a knife outside a downtown…
Only NFL player to die on field during a game is buried in San Antonio
As reports of Damar Hamlin’s condition improve, including the fact that the Buffalo Bills safety is…
Two years after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, Texans involved face charges and prison time
Two years ago today, a mob of angry Donald Trump supporters charged through police barricades and…
Bills’ Damar Hamlin breathing on his own, team says
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is breathing on his own and able…
November joins ranks among the busiest months ever at Austin-Bergstrom Airport
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Nine of the top 10 busiest months ever at Austin’s airport were in…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Lilly To Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Kevin Lilly to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a term…
GOP Harris County judge candidate contesting her loss after Election Day problems at polling sites
Democratic County Judge Lina Hidalgo beat Republican Alexandra del Moral Mealer by more than 18,000 votes.…
The U.S. job market is still healthy, but it’s slowing down as recession fears mount
The U.S. job market closed out 2022 on a high note. Employers added 223,000 jobs in…
Cardiac arrest is often fatal, but doctors say certain steps can boost survival odds
Within moments of his on-field cardiac arrest on Monday, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was receiving…
Violence hits a Mexico cartel stronghold as the son of ‘El Chapo’ is captured
MEXICO CITY — The sun wasn’t yet up in Culiacan when David T?llez and his family…
These ‘Moonwalker’ Shoes Let You Walk at the Speed of Your Run
This summer, a pair of strap-on shoes will be available that allow you to walk at…
Texas fires men’s basketball coach Chris Beard after arrest, domestic violence charge
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The University of Texas at Austin has fired Chris Beard as its head…
Texas pre-filed bills aimed at changing voting laws
The upcoming Texas legislative session will begin on Jan. 10, and election legislation will be a…
After NFL player Damar Hamlin collapse, Texas student athlete safety back in focus
The state leads the way in student athlete safety rules, but advocates say it isn’t enough…
Surgery Expert Joins School of Veterinary Medicine
Robin Carlson will help students become confident and competent in their surgical skills. Robin Carlson will help…
Woman found with universal mailbox key, stolen mail arrested after leading deputies on a chase on Highway 90
SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a woman Tuesday after she led them…
Conservative group targets migrant cell phone data at NGOs, raising privacy concerns
The Heritage Foundation locked on to the locations of at least 30,000 cell phones at non-government…
Texas Disposal Systems offering Christmas tree recycling to help prevent fires
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The longer Christmas trees stay in our homes, the higher risk they have…
Is immunity debt or immunity theft to blame for children’s respiratory virus spike?
Kids seem to be catching everything and getting sicker as the pandemic enters its third winter,…
Man hospitalized, pair in custody after shooting at South Side bar, San Antonio police say
SAN ANTONIO – One man is in the hospital and two others are in custody after…
Teenager shot after fight breaks out during basketball game at North Side neighborhood court, police say
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are investigating after a teenager was shot at a North…
Late-night garage fire damages East Side home; residents unharmed, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – Several people are without a place to stay after a fire damaged their…
TABC launches investigation into bar accused of overserving Councilman Clayton Perry before crash
SAN ANTONIO – A bar accused of serving San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry 14 alcoholic beverages…
Alpacas and Llamas in Cornwall Enjoy Festive Feast of Christmas Trees After Unique Recycling Appeal by Owner
After our own Christmas dinners had long been finished, some British llamas and alpacas finally got…
New Austin mayor and council members to take office Friday
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The recently elected Austin mayor and five members of the City Council will…
O. Henry Museum reopens to visitors
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A museum honoring the life and works of a legendary short story writer…
How prepared is UT to respond to emergencies when their Longhorns take the field?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — With every hit on the football field, you expect—and hope—athletes get back up.…
‘We lost everything’: Victims of Round Rock apartment fire supported by community
ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — A fire at the Terrastone Travesia apartments dealt uncertainty to the…
Free weekly wellness classes returning to Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
SAN ANTONIO – The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts is bringing back its free wellness…
Minnesota developer to build affordable apartment complex in Boerne
SAN ANTONIO – Roers Companies, a Minnesota multifamily housing developer with several projects in Texas, is…
2 injured in vehicle-tree crash in west Travis Co.
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Two people were taken to the hospital after a vehicle crashed…
Middle school teacher arrested for sending explicit messages to student, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A middle school teacher was arrested Thursday after he was caught sending explicit…
Texas has a $30B surplus. What should lawmakers prioritize?
SAN ANTONIO – Texas lawmakers will have an estimated $30 billion in surplus on the budget.…
Behind the Kitchen Door: Rodent infestations result in temporary closures of 2 restaurants
SAN ANTONIO – The health department recently suspended the licenses of two restaurants due to rodent…
Will Chris Beard’s firing impact local recruitment? Westlake coach weighs in
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The University of Texas at Austin fired Chris Beard as its head men’s…
House’s most conservative Democrat won’t help GOP elect speaker
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D, Laredo), the most conservative Democrat in Congress, says he isn’t going to…
BEST OF 2022: Uvalde football, Manu Ginobili, San Antonio FC headline San Antonio’s Top 12 sports stories of the year
SAN ANTONIO – 2022 was filled with special moments that San Antonio sports fans will remember…
Texas family planning clinics require parental consent for birth control following court ruling
The Title X program has long provided free, confidential contraception to anyone, regardless of age, income…
Lubbock-Cooper ISD passed a resolution denouncing racist bullying in schools. Parents say it’s a publicity stunt.
Students reported enduring racial slurs, the sounds of whips cracking and monkey noises as they walked…
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Biden administration over enforcement of “public charge” law for immigrants
Paxton has sued the Biden administration a dozen times over its immigration policies. Most of those…
Guadalupe County Fire Rescue is now a full-time department
Citizens in Guadalupe County now have full-time fire protection and emergency services from the county’s fire…
San Antonio nightlife, business community mourns death of influential St. Mary’s bar owner
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio nightlife and live music community is mourning the loss of…
President Biden praises work by humanitarian groups on the border
DEL RIO, Texas – Only in existence since 2019, the Val Verde Humanitarian Border Coalition reports…
Robots, AI, quirky tech products debut at Consumer Electronics Show
Innovation, some of it pretty quirky, is on full display at the Consumer Electronics Show in…
Footage shows Edgewood ISD police officer putting knee on neck of teen
SAN ANTONIO – Cell phone camera footage shows an Edgewood Independent School District Police Department officer…
As Damar Hamlin shows ‘substantial improvement,’ Buffalo Bills will play Sunday
Updated January 5, 2023 at 6:19 PM ET Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who suffered…
Gov. Abbott wants more penalties for ankle monitor violations
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Governor Greg Abbott wants to see reform around ankle monitor violations in the…
Home sellers are giving more concessions to buyers — but not in Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A record share of home sellers nationwide are giving concessions to buyers according…
The Uncounted: People of Color Are Dying at Much Higher Rates Than COVID Data Suggest
This investigation was conducted by the Documenting COVID-19 Project at Columbia University’s Brown Institute for Media…
RGV Punk Rocker Makes It Big on the Silver Screen
When Raul Castillo saw Elegance Bratton’s name on the script for The Inspection, it sent him…
San Antonio Zoo will hold a ‘Meet Your Next Ex’ Valentine’s event
SAN ANTONIO – Get ready to mingle with singles in the Alamo City next month. The…
SAPD: Man arrested after sending explicit online messages to underage girl
SAN ANTONIO – A man accused of sending explicit messages online to a 15-year-old girl and…
UT fires basketball coach Chris Beard amid domestic violence charge
UT Austin has fired head basketball coach Chris Beard nearly a month after he was arrested…
100+ properties along I-35 are being displaced. What happens next?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Transportation released its draft environmental impact statement in late…
READ: Chris Beard’s lawyer releases statement after UT fires head coach
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Longhorns head basketball coach Chris Beard released a statement through his attorney…
Council Member Kelly and Linda Guerrero – defeated District 9 candidate – file criminal complaint against Mayor Adler
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Council Member Mackenzie Kelly and Linda Guerrero – defeated City Council District 9…
Texas Republicans urge Chip Roy and other McCarthy opponents to let Congress get to work
Texans poised to assume committee leadership are growing frustrated by Republicans blocking Kevin McCarthy’s election for…
From Loss to Learning
Kirk Balderas took one of life’s hardest setbacks and let it fuel his curiosity as an…
First Lady Abbott Announces GRACE’s Third Annual Week Of Prayer To End Human Trafficking
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that the Governor's Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative will…
Sponsored Content: 5 Benefits of Cloud-Based Calendar Software for Lawyers
As we approach the new year, it’s time to start thinking about the changes we will…
Scams continue to target Texas attorneys
Update 12/9/22: We received a report of more scams. An attorney was targeted by three scams.…
Sponsored Content: 2022 Year-End Accounting Checklist for Law Firms
At the end of this busy year, your law firm should be looking forward to some…
TYLA Director Spotlight: Tyler Granger
Editor’s Note: In this blog series, we are getting to know the members of the Texas…
Talmage Boston receives State Bar of Texas Litigation Section’s Luke Soules Award
Talmage Boston The State Bar of Texas Litigation Section announced Dallas attorney Talmage Boston as the…
Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program hosts free legal clinics in January
The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, an initiative of the Dallas Bar Association, Legal Aid of NorthWest…
TYLA Director Spotlight: Ashley Hymel
Editor’s Note: In this blog series, we are getting to know the members of the Texas…
Fifth Circuit adopts rule change
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit adopted a change to its rules in…
State Bar of Texas Executive Committee to meet January 10
The State Bar of Texas Executive Committee will meet at 10 a.m. CST on January 10.…
Texas Bar Foundation funds clearer language for court forms
A $10,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation will help Texas Appleseed develop a plain language…
Students Participate in Winter 2022 Commencement
Texas Tech will hold its winter commencement ceremonies Dec. 16-17 at United Supermarkets Arena. Texas Tech will…
Texas Tech’s Innovative Doctorate in One Health Sciences Gets Final Approval
The newly developed doctoral program will enable students to engage, train and collaborate in One Health…
Mailbag: A Horse’s A**
Loveable old Will Rogers and Soapsuds take center stage in a special edition of the Mailbag. Loveable…
Rawls College Professor Warns Against Unregulated Financial Technology
Mike Mauldin believes fintech, crypto, non-banks and other unregulated entities represent substantial risk to society and…
Compare Student Credit Cards
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2022: A Year in Review
Looking back on iconic and historic moments for Red Raiders this year. Looking back on iconic and…
Joining Forces
The Texas Tech University System helped build a capstone course and has plans for more. The Texas…
Texas Tech to Raise Mast on Full-Scale Operational Oilwell Drilling Rig
The first full-scale fully operational oil rig on a university campus will have its mast raised…
Texas Tech’s Ardon-Dryer Receives National Science Foundation Grant
The NSF grant will fund a three-year project to create a comprehensive database for dust storms…
UT fires head basketball coach Chris Beard after domestic violence arrest
Beard was hired by UT in 2021. The university paid $4 million to buy out his…
La Vernia HS students will showcase 15 projects at San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
La Vernia High School students are getting ready to showcase their projects at the agricultural mechanics…
Video of grass fire at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery goes viral on TikTok
SAN ANTONIO – A video that shows a grass fire at the Fort Sam Houston National…
Fire Marshal, firefighters, EMS respond to dozens of fireworks-related incidents during New Year’s celebrations in Bexar County
SAN ANTONIO – Nearly 3,000 fireworks-related calls were made in Bexar County during New Year’s Eve…
UT Austin fires basketball coach Chris Beard amid felony domestic violence charge
Texas fired basketball coach Chris Beard on Thursday while he faces a felony domestic family violence…
County fire marshal reports fireworks caused injuries and damage on New Year’s Eve
The Bexar County Fire Marshal issued a report on Thursday detailing injuries, damage, and citations related…
Amazon layoffs to hit more than 18,000 workers
For business software maker Salesforce, the layoffs make up 10% of its workforce. SEATTLE — E-commerce…
‘One of the worst days of my life’ Travelers share stories of heartbreak, missed memories and frustration over Southwest cancellations
Many travelers told WFAA they’re disappointed they weren’t given accurate or truthful information. DALLAS — With…
‘A little bit of light pushes away a lot of darkness’: Larger-than-life menorah shines in Dallas’ night sky
The spotlights are set up at the Jewish Community Center in Dallas. Each night of Hanukkah,…
WATCH LIVE: McCarthy’s bid for House speaker fails again for 3rd day
McCarthy is under growing pressure from restless Republicans to find the votes he needs or step…
‘Stay where you are and apply legally’: Biden toughens border policy
The rule changes will stand even if the Supreme Court ends the Trump-era public health law…
Governor Abbott Appoints Allen To Criminal District Court No. 3 – Tarrant County
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Douglas A. Allen to the Criminal District Court No. 3 in…
Prescribed burn at Cibolo Preserve in Kendall County successfully clears 20 acres on Thursday
BOERNE, Texas – The Cibolo Preserve in Kendall County will conduct a prescribed burn on Thursday.…
A stubborn La Ni?a and manmade warming are behind recent wild weather, scientists say
In a world getting used to extreme weather, 2023 is starting out more bonkers than ever…
Damar Hamlin is awake and shows ‘substantial improvement,’ physicians say
Updated January 5, 2023 at 2:39 PM ET Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who suffered a…
Mercedes recalls nearly 324K vehicles due to engine stalling
The recall covers a range of models from the 2012 to 2020 model years. DETROIT —…
Putin orders weekend truce in Ukraine; Kyiv won’t take part
The Russian Orthodox Church, which uses the ancient Julian calendar, celebrates Christmas on Jan. 7. KYIV,…
Governor Abbott Appoints Tate To Trinity River Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Fred Tate to the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors for…
Ahead of El Paso visit, Biden says U.S. will allow 30,000 migrants from four countries to enter monthly
Migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela will be allowed entry and given work permits. The…
19-year-old arrested in shootout that killed teen on Northeast Side street, records show
SAN ANTONIO – A teenager has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of another…
Man arrested after head-on crash left driver with broken bones, internal bleeding, records show
SAN ANTONIO – A man was arrested after he crashed head-on into a sedan while driving…
LCRA offering grants of up to $50,000 for community projects
LCRA offering grants of up to $50,000 for community projects Applications for Community Development Partnership Program…
Bed Bath & Beyond warns that it may go bankrupt
The home-goods giant Bed Bath & Beyond says it’s running out of money and may need…
What to expect from a GOP-controlled House
(C) 2023 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Government/Politics House…
WATCH LIVE: Doctors give update on Damar Hamlin’s condition
The 24-year-old collapsed and went into cardiac arrest Monday night during a game against Cincinnati. CINCINNATI…
Amber Alert canceled for missing girl missing out of Celina, Texas
Police say 17-year-old Alexis Vidler was last seen Monday evening on Tapadero Drive. CELINA, Texas —…
A stunning sight in the South Texas sky, but what exactly are they? The science behind crepuscular rays ?
South Texas is home to beautiful sunrises and sunsets, a few of which may come with…
Comet not seen since the ice age will be visible in January, NASA says
A comet that hasn’t been seen since the ice age will be visible in the northern…
West Side motel where police shot, wounded man has been site of other incidents
SAN ANTONIO – A West Side motel where San Antonio police shot and wounded a man…
Biden announces new border control measures and legal pathways to some migrants
President Biden is planning to give remarks on border security and enforcement on Thursday, an issue…
$940M Mega Millions prize just latest of massive jackpots
The credit goes to math — and more difficult odds. DES MOINES, Iowa — Call it…
‘South Dallas Stories: Fair Park Uprooted’ Broadway Dallas announces first public exhibition
The exhibit will shed light on the evolution of Fair Park/South Dallas, and it will feature…
Breakthrough Obesity Treatment in Early Research Can Target Bad Fat Anywhere in the Body
Folks struggling with obesity might wonder that with all the medical miracles modern technology has produced,…
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For January 2023
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more…
Crime Stoppers seeks clues into fatal shooting at West Side apartment complex parking lot
SAN ANTONIO – Crime Stoppers is appealing to the public in hopes of finding the shooter…
Biden to announce new border control measures and legal pathways to some migrants
President Biden is planning to give remarks on border security and enforcement on Thursday, an issue…
Siblings 9-year-old Ricky and 11-year-old Ebohnee are separated in foster care. Their wish for the new is to be adopted by loving parents
Siblings Ricky and Ebohnee are separated in foster care. DALLAS — A new year means renewed…
Man admits to shooting, killing 22-year-old at Rowlett home, police say
Police said when officers arrived, they found a 22-year-old man had been shot several times. ROWLETT,…
Space Station Swings by Kennedy
On April 8, 2022, this 30-second exposure captured the International Space Station as it passed over…
Aztecs Used the Mountains to Create Sophisticated Farming Calendar that Even Accounted for Leap Years: Study
Without clocks or modern tools, ancient Mexicans watched the sun to maintain a farming calendar that…