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…

Did anyone win the $354M Mega Millions?

One month after Powerball’s jackpot reached a record-high $2.04 billion, Mega Millions is offering players another…

Owner seeks justice, answers after dog shot in the head with an arrow

MEDINA COUNTY – Boomer, a two-year-old German shorthaired pointer, was shot in the head with an…

Dallas teacher makes U.S. national bobsled team, competes in World Cup

“It’s never too late to chase your dream,” Freddie Harris Jr. said. DALLAS — It’s a change…

Rackspace customer emails impacted after ransomware breached hosted exchange environment, company says

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio-based company Rackspace has confirmed that a piece of ransomware managed to…

South Side home unlivable after contractor removes roof, walks off the job

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio woman has been forced to permanently move in with her…

Legendary boxing referee Mills Lane dies

Respected for being tough but fair, Lane’s famous “Let’s get it on!” command became the final…

Raphael Warnock defeats Herschel Walker in Georgia Senate race

Warnock’s win ensures Democrats an outright majority in the Senate for the rest of President Joe…

HPD: Police responded to Sen. Ted Cruz’s Houston home due to ‘self-inflicted cutting’ call

Houston police said they responded to Sen. Ted Cruz’s home in the River Oaks area on…

‘We got zero, squat, nothing’ Uvalde Mayor frustrated as the city is denied access to critical information

Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin responded for the first time after the city filed a lawsuit against…

Parents looking for Children’s Tylenol or Motrin may find empty shelves

Flu, RSV and COVID are making a lot of kids sick right now and that’s why…

Athena Strand’s mother delivers moving message while speaking for the first time since 7-year-old’s death

Maitlyn Gandy told thousands in Cottondale Tuesday night to remember her daughter as they gathered for…

Family suspects retaliation in East Side fires

San Antonio – The flames that destroyed an East Side home burned bright and hot Tuesday…

Councilman Clayton Perry receives DWI charge one month after alleged hit-and-run

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

Will Smith: ‘Emancipation’ role brought inspiration after Oscars slap backlash

Smith said his character taught him a lesson in overcoming adversity after he faced condemnation and…

WATCH: KSAT Community December Town Hall on seasonal depression

SAN ANTONIO – Among the takeaways from the past couple of years, selfcare has been a…

SAPD files at-large case of DWI against San Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry

Correction: A previous version of this story indicated that SAPD had filed a DWI charge against…

Fort Worth-based manufacturer awarded billion-dollar U.S. Army aircraft contract to replace Black Hawk helicopters

FORT WORTH, Texas — The United States Army has awarded a billion-dollar contract to a Fort…

Weatherford community hosts 2 vigils in 1 day to honor Athena Strand

“I can’t help but look at this tree and think there would’ve been two little eyes…

Woman killed in front of 8-year-old daughter was trying to end things with man who shot her, family says

Police said 32-year-old Kenia Osorio was shot in a car outside Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus…

‘Becoming a doctor’ and the life that follows

When she was a third-year medical student at Texas A&M University, Stephanie Swafford wrote about her…

From her ‘love of animals and pizza’, Maranda Mathis, 11, remembered as sweet girl

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

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Police who responded to the Capitol attack are awarded the Congressional Gold Medal

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Jan. 6 committee is likely to make criminal referrals related to Capitol attack

Rep. Bennie Thompson, chairman of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the…

Hertz will pay $168 million to customers it falsely accused of stealing its cars

For years, the rental car company Hertz falsely accused hundreds of innocent customers of stealing its…

‘Bad timing’: Dallas ISD’s former superintendent, Dr. Michael Hinojosa, confirms he will not run for mayor

When asked why he’s choosing not to pursue politics, Hinojosa said it’s bad timing for him…

No, JOANN Fabric isn’t going out of business or closing most of its stores

JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores is set to close only eight out of its more than…

Aaron Dean trial: Former police partner, Atatiana Jefferson’s neighbor take the witness stand on Day 2

After calling Jefferson’s nephew Zion Carr to the stand on opening day, the prosecution continues trying…

Cruz: “Of course” Trump was wrong to call for terminating Constitution

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz condemned the comment by the former president, but he also said that…

Camper disappears at Canyon Lake, belongings found by lake shore

CANYON LAKE, Texas – A 22-year-old camper disappeared at Canyon Lake over the weekend and is…

World Cup 2022: What teams advanced to the quarterfinals?

Out of the initial 16 teams in the knockout round, only 8 will secure a place…

3 men in Midland Co. arrested in connection to murder of 11-month-old child

The father of the child, Dylan Mckay Oneal, has been charged with capital murder, while the…

Facebook parent Meta threatens to remove news from platform

Last year, Facebook briefly blocked news in Australia after the country passed a bill to compel…

NASA to Discuss Climate Research, Mitigation Efforts

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will discuss the agency’s climate portfolio at 11 a.m. EST on Thursday,…

BGC Scores and Schedules: Playoffs Week 5

Below you will find the schedule of games and live scores for high school football games…

Area law enforcement agencies have taken in close to $10 million in excess military equipment

CUERO, Texas – Law enforcement agencies around the San Antonio area have taken in close to…

Trial in fatal wrong-way crash outside Boerne scheduled for March

KENDALL COUNTY, Texas – A San Antonio woman accused of driving the wrong way on a…

LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $10,570 grant to American Legion Post

LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $10,570 grant to American Legion Post New electrical wiring will allow…

Rackspace Hosted Exchange failure due to ‘ransomware incident’; company faces class-action lawsuit

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

No, you can’t send Christmas cards to ‘recovering American soldiers,’ as meme claims

You can’t mail a Christmas card to an unnamed “recovering American soldier” this holiday season, as…

Trump Organization convicted in executive tax dodge scheme

As punishment, the Trump Organization could be fined up to $1.6 million, a relatively small amount…

NASA Administrator, Astronauts Bring Space to Washington Schools

NASA is supporting a nationwide initiative to provide nutritious and hands-on educational kits to children, teachers,…

Cristiano Ronaldo benched for World Cup match against Switzerland

Ronaldo was pulled from Portugal’s game against South Korea on Friday and it was clear he…

San Antonio nonprofit connects African American youth to the outdoors

SAN ANTONIO – A local nonprofit focused on connecting youth of color to the outdoors has…

Salvation Army’s 2022 Parade of Kettles kicks off

It’s the Christmas season and that means the annual Salvation Army’s Parade of Kettles competition is…

Huskies and Horns ready to tangle in the Alamo Bowl

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

Morocco makes history, beats Spain on penalties to advance at World Cup

Morocco is the only team from outside Europe or South America to make it to the…

Seeing realistic avatars on social media? Here’s what they are, how to make one and the concerns about them

SAN ANTONIO – You’ve likely seen AI-generated selfies all over your social news feeds over the…

LCRA awards $50,000 grant for improvements at popular community park in Menard

LCRA awards $50,000 grant for improvements at popular community park in Menard American Legion Park to…

LCRA awards $16,720 grant to Doss Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA awards $16,720 grant to Doss Volunteer Fire Department New firefighting gear will replace worn, damaged…

Gov. Greg Abbott says he will nominate retiring state Sen. Jane Nelson to be secretary of state

Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday he will nominate retiring state Sen. Jane Nelson to be secretary…

Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick diverge ahead of the legislative session on property taxes, power grid

The legislative session is more than a month away, but fault lines are already emerging between…

Army awards Bell Textron contract worth billions to replace Black Hawk helicopter

Bell Textron Inc. beat two of the biggest defense contractors in the industry for a U.S.…

Forbes list names H-E-B as the 6th-largest private company in the U.S.

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There’s no $150 Kroger coupon — this is a scam

A VERIFY viewer asked if Kroger is really giving away a free $150 coupon for the…

Jan. 6 ‘heroes’ honored for defending Capitol from Trump mob

The ceremony at the Capitol comes as Democrats, just weeks away from losing their House majority,…

Nike ends partnership with Kyrie Irving days before signature shoe launch

Irving had been a Nike athlete since the start of his career in 2011, and was…

Endeavour Crew Make Repairs to Hubble

In this Dec. 1993, onboard view from Space Shuttle mission STS-61 shows astronauts Story Musgrave and…

Man Returns Library Book He Needed for Fixing an Old Mercedes 47 Years Overdue with an Apology Letter

47 years ago, a Minnesota man walked into his local library and took out a book…

Gov. Greg Abbott says he will nominate retiring state Sen. Jane Nelson to be secretary of state

Nelson planned to retire from the Senate after 30 years in office. But her nomination will…

Shania Twain announces San Antonio show for fall 2023

SAN ANTONIO – Country music icon Shania Twain is kicking off the second leg of her…

West Side cultural arts organization offers free art workshops

SAN ANTONIO – A cultural arts organization is working with San Antonio’s youth to help tell…

BGC High School Football Playoffs Week 4 Final Scores

Below you will find the final scores for week four of high school football playoffs –…

Where does our water come from? KSAT Explains

SAN ANTONIO – Water may just be the new oil in Texas. As droughts become more…

Gov. Abbott to appoint State Sen. Jane Nelson as next Texas Secretary of State

On Monday, current Secretary of State John Scott announced he will step down at the end…

Watch out for these holiday pet hazards to avoid a not-so-festive vet trip

Some of your favorite holiday foods and decorations could be deadly for your dog or cat.…

Suspect in Club Q shooting charged with 305 counts

Charges against Anderson Lee Aldrich include five counts of first-degree murder and dozens of attempted murder…

Two Channel Island Plants Found Nowhere Else are Off Endangered Species List and Now Flourishing

Two plants that live on California’s Channel Islands and nowhere else on earth have reached recovery…

Governor Abbott To Appoint Senator Nelson As Texas Secretary Of State

Governor Greg Abbott today accepted the resignation of Texas Secretary of State John Scott and announced…

December 2022

Political cartoons from the desk of Matt Wuerker.

Actress Kirstie Alley remembered by friends, fans in Hollywood

Celebrities took to social media to offer condolences and tributes to ‘Cheers’ actress Kirstie Alley. WASHINGTON…

Suspect arrested for smashing man’s head with cinderblock, stealing his car, records show

SAN ANTONIO – A man was arrested after San Antonio police say he smashed another man’s…

Crime Stoppers offering $5K reward for information in deadly hit-and-run

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads…

The man who shot Lady Gaga’s dog walker gets 21 years in prison

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The man who shot and wounded Lady Gaga’s dog walker while stealing…

Recent murders lead Texas Muslim leaders to call for frank discussions about domestic violence

In May, a Houston man shot and killed his estranged wife, their 4-year-old daughter and his…