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String of missing people, bodies found in Bandera County has community on edge
BANDERA COUNTY – Four people have been reported missing since April in Bandera County. The Bandera…
Mitt Romney Urged Biden to Run for President, New Book Says
The Establishment continues to stick together. A new book notes that Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) secretly…
San Antonio sound ordinance changes could impact music venues, bars, restaurants with outdoor amplified sound
SAN ANTONIO – A new sound ordinance proposal could help some San Antonio residents sleep better,…
Slain Las Vegas reporter spent career chasing corruption
The killing came months after German had written about bullying, favoritism and an inappropriate relationship within…
Joe Biden’s Latest Definition of “Ultra MAGA” Pushes Into Absurdity
In early September, Joe Biden delivered what has now been dubbed his “red speech.” Somehow, the…
Texas Medical Board suspends doctor connected with ‘compromised’ IV bag investigation at North Dallas surgical center
The board suspended Dr. Raynaldo Rivera Ortiz after determining his continued practice of medicine posed ‘a…
Northwest ISD David Hicks superintendent dies unexpectedly
The district announced David Hicks died Friday following a medical emergency, only a few months after…
New Strategic Thinking: Pro-Life Is Just Too Difficult to Defend, so We Need a Federal Abortion Law. Or Something.
As the 2022 election campaign heats up, we are being treated to the ugly spectacle of…
Feel-Good Friday: KY High Schooler Nylaia Carter Saves the Life of a Gunshot Victim
Juxtaposition is a tool I like to use in my writing, to give the reader a…
3 killed and 3 injured in Memphis shooting spree A timeline of the rampage
MPD Chief C. J. Davis confirmed four people were killed and three were injured in the…
Two teens hospitalized, four facing charges after shooting at Uvalde Memorial Park
Four young suspects are facing charges after the incident. UVALDE, Texas — Two teens remain hospitalized…
High School Football, Week 3: We’re live across East Texas
It's Friday night, and you know what that means: High school football.
Dem. Sen. Cortez Masto Makes a Disgusting Comment That May Hurt Her Senate Chances
One of the things that we’ve seen as an adjunct of the fury of the radical…
DPS Director Steve McCraw tells CNN he’ll resign if troopers had “any culpability” in delayed Uvalde shooting response
The state's top law enforcement agency has publicly criticized the actions of local police during the…
Police explain why threat led to massive New Braunfels High School lockdown
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – The New Braunfels High School lockdown on Thursday prompted a massive response…
Judge approves $2.46 billion Boy Scouts reorganization plan
The organization sought bankruptcy protection more than two years ago to stave off a flood of…
Arlington business owners ready for influx of people, as thousands flock to city for weekend events
Local businesses prepare for an influx of people drawn to Arlington for sports, music, food and…
9/11 lessons learned: 21 years later, veterans and volunteers pay tribute on National Day of Service
Carry The Load and the VA National Cemetery Administration host this National Day of Service at…
NASA Hosts National Space Council Meeting, Vice President Chairs Event
Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted the importance of climate, human spaceflight, and STEM education during the…
The View’s Sunny Hostin Mounts Disgusting Defense of Professor Who Wished a Painful Death on the Queen
The hostesses at The View are well known for some of the most ridiculous and stupid…
BYU Concludes Its Investigation Into Alleged Use of ‘Racial Slur’ at Volleyball Match
Brigham Young University (BYU) announced on Friday that it had concluded its investigation into allegations that…
Mom says trans eighth grader was questioned by Texas investigator at school
A declaration recounting the incident was filed as part of an ongoing lawsuit by LGBTQ legal…
4 suspects involved in shooting at Uvalde Memorial Park identified by police
UVALDE – Uvalde police have identified four suspects involved in a shooting at Uvalde Memorial Park…
Texas Matters: DPS Uvalde accountability; mass shootings rise; Democrat voter registration surge
(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Ways To…
TribCast: The enduring mental health toll of Texas natural disasters
On this week's episode, Matthew speaks with Erin about how climate change is affecting Texans' mental…
Ozone Action Day alert issued for Saturday in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Saturday, Sept. 10, has been declared an Ozone Action Day in San Antonio…
Homemade baby food contains as many toxic metals as store-bought, study finds
SAN ANTONIO – Alondi Alberti makes her own baby food for her daughter, Rain, because she…
United makes ‘conditional’ order for electric air taxis
United Airlines said Thursday that it has invested $15 million in a startup manufacturer. DALLAS —…
Judge tosses Trump’s Russia probe suit against Clinton, FBI
A federal judge in Florida dismissed the lawsuit, rejecting Trump’s claims of conspiracy against him. WASHINGTON…
‘Power Up Academy’: Lancaster ISD launches innovative strategy to retain, recruit teachers
As many schools face the reality of a national teacher shortage, one school district in North…
Texas turning green? Homeowners embrace solar panels, aiming to slash electric bills
A decade ago, Larry Howe was drawn to solar energy and became an early adopter. He…
UPS hiring 100,000 seasonal workers
UPS is staffing up for the holiday shipping season by hiring more than 100,000 seasonal workers…
Gasoline prices: They’re down, then they’re up, now they’re down. But why?
No household staple has been spared the creep of inflation -- not milk and definitely not…
‘Smolletting,’ Race-Hoaxing And Media Enablers
Five years ago, almost to the day, 5 black cadets at the Air Force Academy Preparatory…
Kamala’s Remarks on Space Fail to Launch
We haven’t had a good Kamala Harris word salad in a little while. We did have…
SAPD arrests suspected serial vehicle thief; police say he may be linked to more cases
SAN ANTONIO – A suspected serial car thief was arrested on the West Side following a…
Student at Corpus Christi high school detained after being found with handgun, police say
CORPUS CHRISTI – A student at a Corpus Christi high school is detained after police found…
Afghans living in San Antonio can get resettlement help at upcoming event
The Texas Office for Refugees, HHS and the Office of Refugee Resettlement are hosting a resource…
Kara Swisher knows when to fold ’em
After two decades, Kara Swisher hosted her last annual Code Conference in Los Angeles. She describes…
Transgender 8th grader taken out of class for questioning by Texas child welfare investigator, mom says
The mother’s declaration is part of an ongoing lawsuit by LGBTQ+ advocates against Gov. Greg Abbott’s…
Keys to victory: Cowboys face ultimate Week 1 challenge against Tom Brady
The Dallas Cowboys have another date with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to open…
‘We had him checked out’: Coach Mike McCarthy says Dak is ready for home opener
Coach Mike McCarthy says Dak will be ready to play against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers…
Charles III pledges ‘lifelong service’ in first address as king
King Charles III pledged "lifelong service" to his subjects in his first televised address to the…
Ex-Trump lawyer: Former client faces ‘very high’ chance of indictment
Donald Trump's onetime lawyer says the former president faces a "very high" chance of being indicted…
Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.3 Million In TWC Career Training Grants To Collin, Temple Colleges
Governor Greg Abbott today announced Collin County Community College District (Collin College) and Temple College have…
Charles III Gives His First King’s Speech, Renews His Mothers Vow of Service and Names William Prince of Wales
The newly made King of England, Charles III, gave his first speech, addressing the commonwealth and…
12 On Your Side: Gas prices falling, graduating debt-free & recall roundup
Happy weekend, everybody! There are two reasons to celebrate with a pumpkin spice latte this September…
FC Dallas hosting LAFC Saturday for Hispanic Heritage Night
FC Dallas will give away a limited number of Hispanic Heritage Month-themed T-shirts to fans who…
Irish dancers are not celebrating queen’s death in viral Buckingham Palace video
The video with more than 1 million views shows Irish dancers outside Buckingham Palace. It was…
Yes, King Charles III’s likeness will start appearing on money in the UK
Many new coins and bills in the UK will now have King Charles III’s face on…
Operation Lone Star Buses More Than 10,000 Migrants To Sanctuary Cities
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Suspect crashes in San Antonio after leading Medina County authorities on chase in stolen van
SAN ANTONIO – A man who stole a van in Medina County led authorities on a…
North Korea says it will never give up nukes to counter US
Kim Jong Un’s comments underscored rising tensions as he accelerates the expansion of his nuclear weapons…
Students whose families earn less than $100,000 can get free tuition at Princeton
More than 25% of the undergrads at Princeton won’t have to pay anything for tuition, room…
DOJ Makes Move to Stop Appointment of Special Master for Trump Raid Docs
The Justice Department has filed a notice of appeal of the decision of U.S. District Judge…
What Should the GOP’s Closing Argument Be?
In just under two months, voters will go to the polls to cast their vote in…
San Antonio Northwest Vet Center has expanded in hopes of reaching more people
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Northwest Vet Center that provides different counseling services to veterans,…
What will happen to Queen Elizabeth’s beloved corgis?
Among the hallmarks of Queen Elizabeth II was her love for animals, and particularly dogs. On…
USDA Opens People’s Garden Initiative to Gardens Nationwide
WASHINGTON, September 9, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding its People's Garden…
Washington, D.C., mayor declares public health emergency over Texas’ migrant busing
Muriel Bowser will open a $10 million office to provide services to the migrants arriving as…
King Charles III delivers first address as Britain’s monarch
In one of the first of many shifts to come after the death of Queen Elizabeth…
MLB adopts pitch clock, shift limits, bigger bases for 2023
The changes had long been pushed by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred in an effort to combat…
Governor Abbott Presents 2022 Star Of Texas Awards
Governor Greg Abbott today recognized peace officers, fire fighters, and first responders who demonstrated heroism and…
How the death of Queen Elizabeth will change the U.K.’s diplomatic profile
RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: Many around the world continue to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II who…
Houston family reunited with dog after he went missing a year and a half ago
Houston SPCA said on Thursday the missing boxer, Cash, was found overnight. He was emaciated and…
Police: Armored car employee shot during robbery at Carrollton bank; 4 suspects in custody
Police say the armored truck employee was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm,…
A Dozen Airlines Team Up for Half-Million Ton Carbon Capture Technology
Airbus and a partnership of more than a dozen airlines are working together to fund a…
How a Texas conspiracy theorist’s lies and unpaid tickets landed him in federal prison
DALLAS -- Had he paid his traffic tickets, Jonathan Reynolds likely would have gone about his…
Update on Multiple People Being Shot in Uvalde
We reported on Thursday night about a shooting in Uvalde, Texas, that happened around 5:30 pm…
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Shipped Migrants Sent by Texas Away After Making a Show of Welcoming Them
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot wanted to at least make it seem like she had the ability…
These services and events in San Antonio mark the anniversary of 9/11
SAN ANTONIO – Sunday is the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in 2001.…
King Charles III arrives at Buckingham Palace for first time as monarch
Some of the well-wishers called out “Thank you Charles” as he shook hands with the crowd.…
Mediterranean Cities Light Up the Night
This nighttime photograph from the International Space Station (ISS) as it orbited 261 miles above looks…
Manuka Honey Could Help to Clear Deadly Bacteria Which Cause Cystic Fibrosis
Combining Manuka honey with a common drug was able to help clear a bacterial infection that’s…
Biden administration finalizes end of Trump-era rule for immigrants
WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration released its finalized immigration policy Thursday on the so-called "public charge"…
Poll: Most Texas teachers have ‘seriously’ considered quitting
DALLAS -- Roughly three-quarters of Texas teachers say they've seriously considered leaving the profession because of…
DPS denies white nationalist ties, racial profiling of drivers near Mexico border
AUSTIN -- The head of the state police is disputing allegations of racial profiling in Operation…
Senators say vote on election reform bill unlikely until after midterms
WASHINGTON -- A bipartisan group of senators pushing legislation designed to prevent a repeat of the…
Drones, choppers, chases: How Texas authorities pursue migrants
EAGLE PASS -- On a sweltering August night, 16 vehicles idled beside a forlorn stretch of…
That GQ Profile of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Even More Hilarious and Revealing Than the Photos Being Shared
That POS feature on DNC Rep. AOC from NYC in GQ is LOL funny. Have you…
Joe Scarborough Calls the Pro-Life Position ‘Heresy’
Who knew that MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough was a Biblical scholar? Apparently, he fancies himself one as…
Broken Institutions
Like what you see? We’d love you to Share, Like, and Comment on Facebook! Conservative Intel has partnered with Pat Cross Cartoons!…
Motorcyclist hospitalized after being thrown from bike in crash with SUV
SAN ANTONIO – A motorcyclist is in the hospital in critical condition following a crash with…
Woman struck by vehicle in hit-and-run crash on West Side, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A 44-year-old woman was taken to an area hospital after being struck in…
Texas Tribune Festival to bring San Antonio-area leaders, other policymakers to discuss issues impacting Texans
Not far from San Antonio, state and local leaders, industry experts and everyday Texans will gather…
Southwest Airlines to ramp up nonstop services from San Antonio airport to US destinations in the spring
SAN ANTONIO – Southwest Airlines will ramp up the number of nonstop flights from the San…
D.C. mayor declares public emergency in response to migrant buses
In a statement, Mayor Muriel Bowser's office called the buses sent by Texas's and Arizona's Republican…
Biden leans into abortion rights in speech to Democratic activists
The president's remarks about abortion came as he works through refining a midterm stump speech full…
No, you shouldn’t use dish soap and baking soda in place of dishwasher detergent
Even small amounts of dish soap in the dishwasher creates suds that can damage the machine…
Woes Pile up for Stacey Abrams, Raphael Warnock as Georgia Election Picture Comes Into Focus
As we reported Wednesday, the tension is rising in Georgia Democratic circles as the gubernatorial campaign…
How the death of Queen Elizabeth will change the U.K.’s diplomatic profile
(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Paul Ellis…
King Charles III may focus his reign on climate change and politics
As KingCharles III begins his reign as Britain’s new monarch, focus turns to howhe may use…
Will Britain’s currency change following the death of Queen Elizabeth II?
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch, died Thursday at age 96, after being placed under medical…
Los Angeles Rams Trounced by Buffalo Bills in NFL Season Opener
The defending Super Bowl Champion Los Angeles Rams opened up their season at a hot and…
Moore to the Point – There Is a Season
Note: This “Moore to the Point” commentary aired on NewsTalkSTL on Friday, September 9th. Audio included…
Men arrested for stealing laser machine worth $100,000, San Antonio police say
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police have arrested two men accused of stealing a laser machine…
Vacant house on West Side destroyed by fire; cars in nearby lot damaged by flames
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio fire investigators are trying to figure out the cause of a…
Saying goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II who reigned for more than 70 years
(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Eddie Mulholland…
It’s hard to think of a Britain without Queen Elizabeth II. What’s her legacy?
(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Kirsty Wigglesworth…
Operation Unicorn: What happens in the 10 days after Queen Elizabeth’s death
As Britain undergoes a period of national mourning, here’s a look at what will happen in…
Dallas police are creating a new unit to focus on Deep Ellum
The move comes as the popular entertainment district has dealt with several crime issues over the…
Former North Texas assistant principal accused of improper relationship with student
A 41-year-old former assistant principal has turned himself in to police after being accused of improper…
NASA to Host National Space Council Meeting at Johnson Space Center
NASA to Host National Space Council Meeting at Johnson Space Center NASA to Host National Space Council…
Couple Find 400-Year-Old Coins Worth £250,000 Stashed Under Their Floor
A lucky couple found a hoard of 260 British gold coins stashed away in a small…
2 more teens arrested in carjacking, assault of 15-year-old outside Seguin Walmart, police say
SAN ANTONIO – Two additional teenage suspects wanted in the assault and carjacking of a 15-year-old…
Firefighters respond to fire in garage just south of downtown
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters responded to a fire in a garage just south of…
Residents escape, but dog dies after early-morning fire at far West Side home, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – Three residents of a home on the far West Side safely escaped a…
Merriam-Webster announces 370 new words, phrases to its dictionary
Publisher Merriam-Webster announced Wednesday the 370 words and phrases it added to its dictionary this month.…
What will happen to British money with the queen’s image?
Queen Elizabeth II was the first monarch to be featured on British bank notes. LONDON, UK…
It’s the Donovan Smith Show Now – UH vs TTU Preview
In this episode we are previewing the upcoming matchup between the Houston Cougars and Texas Tech…
View vintage photos of Seguin and find out what the town was almost called
SEGUIN, Texas – Seguin is a small town northeast of San Antonio that was established in…
Man killed in shooting at West Side apartment, 4 suspects on the run, San Antonio police say
SAN ANTONIO – One person is dead following a shooting inside an apartment on the city’s…
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills…
How Tony Hawk Joined an Apache Pro Skater to Bring New Skate Park to Reservation
When an Apache man moved to a new town and found it needed a skatepark, he…
Evidence of Amputation in Prehistoric Times Shows Patient Surviving for a Decade–Proves Medical Expertise Existed
A child that lived in Borneo 31,000 years ago had its left foot amputated and survived…
Democrat NV Gov Steve Sisolak Appointed Accused Murderer Robert Telles to State Board
I have published multiple reports on the arrest of Clark County’s Democrat Public Administrator Robert Telles…
BGC Week 3 Preview: Harlan vs. Brennan, Floresville vs. Somerset headline games to stream Friday night
It’s hard to believe after two weeks of incredible action, but the intensity on the gridiron…
WFAA to broadcast premier matchup of South Oak Cliff vs. Desoto on Saturday
Two of the brand-name programs in the state will square off in a juicy non-district clash…
Two arrested after deputies seize over $43K in drugs at Southwest Side home, BCSO says
SAN ANTONIO – Over $43,000 in drugs was seized from a Southwest Side home after deputies…