WNBA star Brittney Griner freed as part of prisoner exchange with Russia

According to the White House, Griner was exchanged for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, labeled the…

Governor Abbott Appoints Draksharam To Texas Commission Of Licensing And Regulation

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sujeeth Draksharam to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation for…

SAPD, Crime Stoppers searching for person who killed woman, put her remains in duffel bag on NW Side

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are asking for the public’s help in solving the death…

Former Judson ISD police officer sentenced to prison for making threats against then-presidential candidate Joe Biden in 2019

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – A New Braunfels man has been sentenced to eight months in prison…

Al Roker shares health update amid latest hospitalization

The “Today” show co-anchor was first hospitalized last month because of blood clots in his leg…

Texas A&M University student from San Antonio wins $100,000 in tuition during football toss competition

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio native and Texas A&M University student won $100,000 in tuition…

President Biden speaks on why American Paul Whelan wasn’t released with Brittney Griner

President Biden said he tried to bring Whelan back home, too, but said Russia is treating…

Who is Viktor Bout? Russian arms dealer freed for Brittney Griner release

Bout, whose exploits inspired the Nicolas Cage movie “Lord of War,” has steadfastly proclaimed his innocence.…

What to do about the ‘winter blues’

What is seasonal affective disorder? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of major depression affecting…

LCRA, Bluebonnet Co-op award $23,055 grant to McMahan Community Women’s Club

LCRA, Bluebonnet Co-op award $23,055 grant to McMahan Community Women’s Club Energy-efficient upgrades will decrease operating…

Looking for a home? Why one expert says you should consider new construction at the end of the year…

Prominent real estate broker says DFW will need more housing … but that new homes may…

UK royals brace as Harry-Meghan doc promises ‘full truth’

Netflix released the first three hour-long episodes on Thursday, with three more due Dec. 15. LONDON,…

Yes, the U.S. has swapped prisoners with Russia before

On Dec. 7, Brittney Griner was released as the latest example of a prisoner swap between…

Governor Abbott Celebrates Construction Of Nation’s Largest Green Hydrogen Facility In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the announcement of Air Products and The AES Corporation's (AES) new…

On the margins of downtown San Antonio, a maligned neighborhood mobilizes to save itself

Born of segregation and redlining, the near West Side has long been mostly Latino, mostly low-income.…

North Side bar damaged by early-morning fire; ATM being looked at as possible cause

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire…

Amazon users can say ‘Alexa, Thank My Driver’ to give each driver $5 during the holiday season

During the holidays, delivery drivers work as hard as Santa’s elves to get packages distributed on…

Arrest made in shooting that killed one teen, injured another on West Side in April, police say

SAN ANTONIO – A 19-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after San Antonio police said he gunned…

Woman’s Name and Tiny Sketches Found in 1,300-Year-Old Medieval Text was Hidden for 12 Centuries

Human beings have a well-known urge to leave marks of our passing on things we interact…

Man arrested in shooting death of woman following fight at East Side bar, records show

SAN ANTONIO – A man was arrested for fatally shooting a woman after a fight in…

Celine Dion diagnosed with rare, incurable neurological disorder

As it worsens, the condition ultimately leaves sufferers as “human statues” who are unable to walk…

Biden approval, views of economy steady, sour: AP-NORC poll

As in recent months, the new poll shows only a quarter of U.S. adults say economic…

Reports: Uvalde County sheriff knew about Robb shooting call, diverted to other scene half-mile away

UVALDE, Texas – Uvalde County Sheriff Ruben Nolasco knew about the calls for shots fired on…

81 years later, handful of Pearl Harbor survivors make trip to mark anniversary

There are a dwindling number of survivors as they age. The youngest active-duty military personnel on…

Family marks 12th anniversary of Pauline Diaz’s disappearance

SAN ANTONIO – The family of Pauline Diaz, who disappeared after her shift at an H-E-B…

Weak store security is leading to more smash and grab crimes, but it doesn’t have to

San Antonio – Benjamin de los Santos had heard about nearby stores being targeted by thieves,…

8-year-old girl shot in North Richland Hills

Officers are on scene where a child was shot Wednesday evening, police say. NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,…

‘We’ll leave no stone unturned,’ says attorney for Athena Strand’s mother

Benson Varghese told WFAA Wednesday his office would investigate the 7-year-old’s death to see who must…

Jury finds ex-Border Patrol supervisor guilty of killing four Laredo women

SAN ANTONIO – A jury on Wednesday found a former Border Patrol supervisor guilty of capital…

Man accused of shooting, killing BCSO K-9 Chucky goes to trial

SAN ANTONIO – The trial of a man accused of shooting and killing a Bexar County…

WATCH LIVE: Day 8 of trial for former Border Patrol agent, accused serial killer Juan David Ortiz

SAN ANTONIO – UPDATE: The jury reached a verdict around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and found Ortiz…

Dallas County reports first pediatric flu death in 2022

From 2016 through 2020, the North Texas health agency reported nine confirmed flu-associated pediatric deaths in…

ESPN ranks suspended Duncanville program its No. 1 high school basketball team for 2022-23 season

Of the 25 high schools included in the ESPN article, Duncanville is the only one from…

‘You messed up my son’s life’: Mother of teen shot in face speaks out after suspect charged with aggravated assault

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio mother is speaking out weeks after her 13-year-old son was…

Missing 18-year-old found Wednesday evening

Dallas police said Curtis Taylor was by the 7-Eleven on East Ledbetter Drive shortly before 7…

Gov. Greg Abbott bans TikTok on state phones and computers, citing cybersecurity risks

Following the lead of several other GOP governors, Abbott said banning the social media platform, which…

Watch, listen to high school football playoffs with KSAT 12?s Big Game Coverage, Texas Sports Productions

This season, KSAT 12 Sports’ Big Game Coverage (BGC) and Texas Sports Productions will stream more…

Holiday gift ideas for car lovers

They might not be the flashiest gifts, but chances are they will be used and appreciated.…

Bad blood between Grey Forest mayor, police administration preceded department’s implosion

GREY FOREST, Texas – Following the resignation of all four full-time officers with the Grey Forest…

Wednesday’s Child 13-year-old Unique prays for a family that will ‘care and be there’ for her after years in foster care system

“I would love to have a family that takes me to church, you know put me…

Peru president dissolves congress, which then ousts him

Peru’s president had tried to beat lawmakers to the punch as they prepared to debate a…

Improving quality of life and health outcomes for at-risk populations

Health disparities have always existed, but recent events such as the pandemic have helped to bring…

Texas House Democratic Caucus elects Trey Martinez Fischer as its new chair

Martinez Fischer replaces Rep. Chris Turner of Grand Prairie, who has led the caucus since 2017…

Poll: What do you think about Elf on the Shelf? We want to see your elf pics!

SAN ANTONIO – Elf on the Shelf has become a popular Christmas tradition, but it’s not…

Dive team finds body of missing camper in Canyon Lake, deputies confirm

CANYON LAKE, Texas – Divers have located the body of a missing 22-year-old camper from Houston…

MedStar treating 9 people each day on average for flu-like illness in December

“We were shocked at how dramatically this has increased over the last three months,” MedStar spokesperson…

Man charged in shooting death of Takeoff asks court for $5K for private investigator, court documents say

The money for the investigator would help “assist in the preparation of his defense,” the motion…

In defamation lawsuit against Beto O’Rourke, lawyers debate whether Kelcy Warren is a public figure

Warren, a Dallas pipeline tycoon, sued O'Rourke in February over accusations he made on the campaign…

Drag show in San Antonio among several canceled nationally due to ongoing threats

SAN ANTONIO – A night of entertainment at a local venue on San Antonio’s West Side…

Teens are using realistic looking guns to shoot gel balls at people in Seguin, police say

SEGUIN, Texas – Seguin police are warning local teens and their parents about the dangers of…

Forget supply chain, inflation new Grinch for toy industry

SAN ANTONIO – Santa has nothing on Mary Adams when it comes to toys. The shelves…

Starting quarterback Frank Harris will play one more season for UTSA following C-USA Championship victory

SAN ANTONIO – UTSA starting quarterback Frank Harris will come back for one more season with…

TikTok banned from government-issued devices in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday a ban of the popular app TikTok from all government-issued devices. …

Study: Racial gap in grad rates drops again for bowl teams

The report shows the overall Graduation Success Rate for bowl-bound teams in 2022 has reached an…

Aaron Dean trial: Prosecution rests case in shooting death of Atatiana Jefferson

Day three was about the science and family, yet filled with audio issues and off-camera testimony.…

Gov. Greg Abbott directs state agencies to ban TikTok on government devices

State agency leaders are ordered to immediately ban their officers and employees from downloading or using…

Three members of Southern University’s Human Jukebox Marching Band killed in crash while trying to change flat tire

The students — all from North Texas — were on their way home for the Christmas…

NASA Awards Safety, Mission Assurance Support Services Contract

NASA has selected A-P-T Research, Inc. of Huntsville, Alabama, to provide safety and mission assurance support…

Governor Abbott Orders Aggressive Action Against TikTok

Governor Greg Abbott today ordered all Texas state agencies to ban the use of TikTok on…

Firefighters warn against recreating dangerous viral heating hack

Firefighters are warning the public about the dangers of a viral social media trend after an…

No, California is not sending out checks to all LGBTQ residents

San Francisco has launched a guaranteed income pilot program for trans people, but it’s limited to…

Viral video of NBA player Steph Curry making 5 full-court shots in a row is fake

‘I knew it was fake when he made five in a row,’ Golden State Warriors Coach…

Ronaldo loses Portugal spot to sully World Cup journey

It was one of Portugal’s greatest wins and yet it felt like Ronaldo could hardly get…

Kids at 12 H-E-B Plus locations gather as many toys as possible in 45 seconds for a good cause

SAN ANTONIO – What’s better than a shopping spree? More than one shopping spree. This was…

San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame announces Class of 2023

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday announced its five-member class…

Viral TikTok video shows H-E-B employee reacting to health-food aisle proposal

It’s true what they say — no store does more than H-E-B and the grocer is…

After Title 42 ends, some migrants will try for asylum, and many will remain

Get TPR’s best stories of the day and a jump start to the weekend with the…

White House Christmas ornament gives nod to former first lady Patricia Nixon

The private White House Historical Association sells the annual Christmas ornaments, using the proceeds to help…

Juvenile hit by wanted hit-and-run driver, Frisco police say

Police said the pedestrian was struck in front of Rock Hill High School on Nov. 18.…

Report: Classified items found at Trump storage unit in Fla.

The Washington Post, citing anonymous sources, reported that the newly discovered items were found by an…

New Texas House bill would give survivor benefits to families of National Guard who die on state active duty

Get TPR’s best stories of the day and a jump start to the weekend with the…

US passenger killed when big wave hits Antarctic cruise ship

The victim killed in the deadly incident aboard the Viking Polaris cruise ship has been identified…

US lawmakers skeptical Kroger-Albertsons merger will mean lower prices

Kroger announced its plan to acquire Albertsons for $20 billion in October. Together, the companies would…

3 members of Southern University’s Human Jukebox killed in crash

The students were on their way to Texas for the Christmas break. NATCHITOCHES, La. — On…

Apollo 17 Astronauts Capture Iconic Blue Marble 50 Years Ago

This classic photograph of the Earth was taken on Dec. 7, 1972, by the crew of…

Why some Texas cities and counties had to return millions of dollars meant to help renters during the pandemic

For some local relief programs, a lack of staffing, political support and effective community outreach got…

CEO of Centro San Antonio provides glimpse of Alamo City’s downtown future

SAN ANTONIO – If you have been in and around downtown San Antonio recently you know…

San Antonio Public Library offers festive family events through December

SAN ANTONIO – From cookie decorating to movie nights, the San Antonio Public Library is offering…

8 cups of water a day could be too much

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What will happen to Ted Cruz’s Senate seat if he runs for president?

In nearly all of the last 17 presidential cycles, a Texan candidate has made a run…

Family of fallen Capitol Police officer refuses to shake hands with GOP leaders

Members of Brian Sicknick’s family explained after Tuesday’s ceremony why they declined to shake hands with…

Oldest DNA reveals life in Greenland 2 million years ago

It’s not quite Jurassic Park, but new technology has allowed scientists to take a peek at…

World’s First Solar Car Goes into Production – a 4 Passenger EV That Can Run on the Sun

The world’s first solar car has begun production—a 4-5 passenger EV that hails a new chapter…

3D Printed Violins Could Deliver Music into Many More Classrooms With Cheap Price Point

The Acoustical Society of America is 3D-printing violins to make the instrument more affordable for hundreds…

Travis County judges can’t hear appeals from migrants arrested under Texas border security push, court rules

The Court of Criminal Appeals scuttled nearly 450 cases, saying migrants arrested for trespassing in Kinney…

? Science with Sarah: Erosion Labs ??

? Watch the video of Sarah’s school science experiment here! Hello parents, teachers and students! If…

Armored Humvee stolen from San Marcos US Army Reserve Center

SAN MARCOS, Texas – An armored Humvee was stolen late last month from the US Army…

CPS Energy to host a virtual meeting asking for the community’s input on San Antonio’s energy future

SAN ANTONIO – This week, CPS Energy is hosting a meeting asking for the San Antonio…

Trial starts for San Antonio woman accused in murder-for-hire plot of son, daughter-in-law

SAN ANTONIO – The trial for a San Antonio woman accused of attempting to pay a…

Watch out for these common holiday scams

Scammers try to take advantage of the holiday season, when many people are shopping and donating…

Dallas police: 22-year-old arrested in connection to deadly hit-and-run

Police say 33-year-old Bo Stephens died after he was hit by a speeding driver. DALLAS —…

Texas ranks 10th for costliest holiday burglaries, DFW is 6th among metros, study says

The average owner-estimated value property lost in DFW in December, according to the study, was $3,533.…

Justices skeptical of elections case that could alter voting

A broad ruling could threaten hundreds of election laws and require separate rules for federal and…

Governor Abbott Appoints Hjaltman As Chief Executive And Public Counsel For Office Of Public Utility Counsel

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Courtney Hjaltman as Chief Executive and Public Counsel for the Office…

Former NFL Players encourage kids to explore nature at annual ‘Fishing Lines at Christmas Time’ event

SAN ANTONIO – About 200 families attended the Union Sportsmen’s Alliances Annual Fishing Lines event on…

8 cups of water a day could be too much

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Stargazing in December: Check Out the ‘Mars Ballet’, a Meteor Shower, and The ‘Cold Moon’

If you don’t mind the nip of the cold, this month’s celestial phenomena are ones to…

Once Devastated Pacific Reefs See Amazing Rebirth, Recovering With ‘Shocking Speed’

As remote as they were beautiful, the coral reefs around the 5 volcano tips making up…

Man injured in motorcycle crash on access road of I-35

SAN ANTONIO – A man is recovering in the hospital after he crashed his motorcycle on…

Gift cards: should you re-gift, sell, exchange or donate unwanted ones?

ORLANDO, Fla. – Before you gift your next gift card this holiday season, think again. Creditcards.com…

LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $20,000 grant for baseball field improvements

LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $20,000 grant for baseball field improvements Project will enhance safety, appearance…

LCRA awards $25,000 grant for public library drive-thru window

LCRA awards $25,000 grant for public library drive-thru window Addition at the Friench Simpson Memorial Library…

Two women who allege they were stalked and harassed using AirTags are suing Apple

Two women are suing Apple over its AirTags, claiming the trackers made it easier for them…

The cutting edge solution to rising debt? Paying in cash

Meet the new personal finance revolution: cash. A growing number of Gen Z and Millennial debtors…

Dallas artist leads the way to memorialize one of America’s last Freedman’s Towns

Explore more stories from Arts Access. Dallas artist-curator Vicki Meek will lead a team of collaborators,…

Juul reaches settlements covering more than 5,000 cases

Back in September, the e-cigarette maker agreed to pay nearly $440 million to settle a two-year…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is TIME’s 2022 Person of the Year

The Ukrainian President has led the nation to victory after victory since Russia invaded more than…

Aaron Judge, Yankees agree to massive 9-year contract, AP source says

Aaron Judge’s reported contract includes the highest average annual payout for a position player in MLB…

Missing 18-year-old last seen near Dallas gas station Sunday evening

Dallas police said Curtis Taylor was by the 7-Eleven on East Ledbetter Drive shortly before 7…

NASA Sets Coverage for SWOT Water Survey Mission Launch

NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the international Surface Water…

Uvalde teacher Eva Mireles honored by Lizzo at People’s Choice Awards

Pop star Lizzo honored slain Uvalde teacher Eva Mireles during her acceptance speech for the People’s…

San Antonio police increase efforts against retail thefts during holiday season

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police have increased their focus on certain types of crimes that…

Germany arrests 25 right wing extremists suspected of planning armed coup

Members of the far right group reject Germany’s post-WWII constitution and called for bringing down the…

UVA honors 3 shooting victims with posthumous degrees

The men were shot and killed by a single gunman near a charter bus parked on…

Firefighters battle overnight blaze at Northeast Side tool yard

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters responded to a fire at a Northeast Side tool yard…

The next World Cup will jump to 48 teams. Is bigger better?

FIFA says opening soccer’s marquee event to more of its 211 member countries should have an…

Oscar Mayer recalls 2,400 pounds of ham and cheese loaf products

There have been no reports of illness linked to the recalled items. WASHINGTON — More than 2,000…

A boil-water notice in Houston made national news. In rural Texas, it’s a way of life.

Rural communities face compounding reasons they can't improve their water infrastructure, including inflation and a lack…

Guadalupe County emergency crews investigate reports of gas leak

GUADALUPE COUNTY, Texas – Multiple emergency crews have been investigating reports of a possible gas leak…

Swear words across languages may have more in common than previously thought

AILSA CHANG, HOST: There’s a common trope in sci fi when characters curse. RYAN MCKAY: I…