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Governor Abbott Appoints Cannata As Director Of The Office Of Community-Based Care Transition
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed George Cannata as the Director of the Office of Community-Based Care…
Governor Abbott Supports New ERCOT Reliability Standard, Market Design
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to the Public Utility Commission (PUC) supporting the adoption…
Governor Abbott Appoints Mitzner To Texas Holocaust, Genocide, And Antisemitism Advisory Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ira Mitzner to the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission…
Governor Abbott Announces New CertainTeed Manufacturing And Distribution Facility In Bryan
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that CertainTeed LLC will construct a new roofing manufacturing and distribution…
2 teens hospitalized after being struck by pickup truck on South Side, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A mother was picking up her two teens on the South Side after…
Dog started fire in Frisco home on Christmas morning, family says
Security cameras captured the dog turning on a gas stove and then recorded the heroic actions…
Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54 after hospitalization
The 54-year-old singer and daughter of Elvis Presley was rushed to the hospital earlier in the…
Despite DWI charge in hit-and-run, Councilman Clayton Perry returns to SA city council Thursday
San Antonio – After less than two months away, embattled City of San Antonio Councilman Clayton…
New Alzheimer’s drug offers hope, yet brings more questions to those looking for answers
SAN ANTONIO – A new Alzheimer’s drug with FDA approval is soon hitting the market and…
Police searching for suspected homeless man who allegedly kicked in a door and shot homeowner
SAN ANTONIO – Police are searching for a suspect who kicked in the front door of…
2 people seen breaking into Clemens High School, carrying fire extinguishers around campus
SAN ANTONIO – Schertz police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two people who…
Wednesday’s massive airline outage caused by “damaged database,” FAA says
The world’s largest aircraft fleet was grounded for hours, and the cascading chaos delayed or canceled…
XBB.1.5 COVID-19 subvariant: 4 Fast Facts
The latest strain of COVID-19 has become the most dominant in the Northeastern U.S. in the…
Additional documents marked classified found in Biden’s Wilmington garage
Lawyers for President Joe Biden have discovered additional documents with classified markings in a storage space…
Shopping around and negotiating bills might help you beat the high cost of medical care in DFW
Studies and a recent high-profile health care negotiation show North Texans are paying a premium for…
Did anybody win Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot?
Over the past few years, huge lottery jackpots have become more common as lottery officials have…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Tayon To Department Of Information Resources
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jeffrey Tayon to the governing board of the Department of Information…
Jeff Beck, guitar god who influenced generations, dies at 78
The lead guitarist of Aerosmith once described Beck as “the best guitar player on the planet.”…
A Universal Studios theme park is coming to North Texas
The park will be a kids-themed park with immersive experiences and rides involving Universal movies, leaders…
Here’s what the new Community Park Complex at Fair Park could look like
The space will be WiFi-accessible and include a full-scale outdoor performance stage, a dog park, outdoor…
Damar Hamlin released from Buffalo General Hospital
According to the MD at Kaleida Health, the series of tests are completed and they are…
Black contemporary artists share culture, life experiences at new art exhibit in downtown San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio artists are sharing their stories and experiences at a new exhibit…
Whole Foods in San Antonio among first in US to debut new Amazon smart grocery carts
SAN ANTONIO – One of San Antonio’s Whole Foods stores is the first three locations to…
Universal Parks & Resorts to open new theme park, hotel in Texas
SAN ANTONIO – Universal Parks & Resorts announced Wednesday that it is bringing a “one-of-a-kind theme…
GrayStreet Partners buys downtown properties owned by Mexican Manhattan’s Karam family
SAN ANTONIO – Local developer GrayStreet Partners has purchased a slate of property downtown, running from…
City of San Antonio encourages Spurs fans to arrive early for game to avoid traffic, parking issues
SAN ANTONIO – The City of San Antonio is encouraging fans attending the Spurs 50th-anniversary game…
‘Never seen anything like this’: Texas pilot reacts to FAA glitch, grounded planes
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Federal Aviation Administration outage early Wednesday morning grounded thousands of flights across…
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VIA offers park-and-ride service to the Spurs 50th-anniversary game
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San Antonio-area tattoo shops offering tattoos for $20 or less on Friday the 13th
SAN ANTONIO – Thirteen has long been considered an unlucky number but the myth of the…
San Antonio travelers among millions delayed by FAA’s computer-related grounding of flights
SAN ANTONIO – Local travelers still may be feeling the impact of an outage within the…
Woman accused of stabbing man in head, neck during argument
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Disgraced San Antonio lawyer’s belongings to be auctioned after bankruptcy and fraud, money laundering indictment
SAN ANTONIO – The belongings of a former San Antonio lawyer who allegedly used client money…
Bexar County chief public defender to resign
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Grand jury to decide whether Houston taqueria vigilante will be charged for fatally shooting robber
HOUSTON – Houston police have identified and questioned a man who fatally shot a robber at…
MOUNTAIN CEDAR: What’s the highest count ever recorded in San Antonio?
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Northeast Side gun shop targeted by would-be burglar
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and some strong metal locks appear to have stopped a…
Firefighters investigate cause of fire at home in China Grove
SAN ANTONIO – Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire at a home in China…
What we learned: Cowboys were caught in no man’s land in Week 18
The Dallas Cowboys suffered an embarrassing loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 18 as they…
Texas Legislative session could boost business in downtown Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The 88th regular Legislative session will have a huge impact on many major…
Police investigating homicide in north Austin near Quail Creek area
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is investigating the city’s third homicide of the year.…
What to know about Biden’s new student loan repayment proposal
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Missing Dallas boy found safe
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Documents with classified markings found at Penn Biden Center, DOJ to review
“A small number of documents with classified markings” were discovered as Biden’s personal attorneys were clearing…
State police terminate another officer for response to Uvalde mass shooting
Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw accused the suspended Texas Ranger of failing to…
Texans help elect Kevin McCarthy speaker after dramatic late-night votes
Texas Republicans were key players in the intraparty fight over how its leaders would run the…
Watch a Jan. 17 conversation with four new members of the Texas House
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Joe Biden tours El Paso for first border visit of his presidency
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Watch: After the Uvalde shooting, one Texas school district increases focus on mental health
Round Rock ISD is thought to be among the first school districts in Texas where social…
“I want to fight”: LGBTQ Texans ready for legislative session as GOP lawmakers target them in dozens of bills
Republicans are backing legislation targeting gender-affirming care for children, classroom lessons about sexuality and drag shows.
Texas prisoners launching hunger strike to protest state’s harsh solitary confinement practices
Hundreds of prisoners may participate in the protest beginning Tuesday, the first day of the state's…
U.S. Supreme Court tells Texas to reconsider executing man convicted with faulty DNA evidence
Areli Escobar was sentenced to death in 2011 for an Austin murder, but even prosecutors now…
Texas lawmakers will have $188.2 billion available for the next budget after record-breaking revenue growth
It's far more money than legislators have ever had at their disposal, with an increase in…
Texas Supreme Court will decide whether ERCOT should be immune from lawsuits sparked by deadly winter storm
Many people and insurers sued the Electric Reliability Council of Texas after the 2021 freeze. The…
A Texas project hopes to turn water into fuel for cars, planes, ships and trains — using wind
New subsidies from the Inflation Reduction Act are powering the race to build the country's first…
Texas Legislature 101: Understanding the state government and how it passes laws
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Naked Man Shot In Hospital By Houston Cop Gets $900K Settlement
When Alan Pean drove himself to Houston’s St. Joseph Medical Center in August 2015, he got…
Climate Advocacy’s Elder Statesman
An Inconvenient Truth, the 2006 documentary featuring former Vice President Al Gore, ignited what was previously…
Governor Abbott Appoints Trevino To Texas Workforce Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Albert Trevino to the Texas Workforce Commission for a term set…
Governor Abbott Appoints Starr, Fox To Texas Military Preparedness Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael Bob Starr and Todd Fox to the Texas Military Preparedness…
Legoland Discovery Center is searching for members to join its Mini Model Builder Crew
SAN ANTONIO – Legoland is looking for a group of young builders to join its Master…
Frustrations continue to build in El Paso ahead of presidential visit to the border
EL PASO – There’s a wide range of emotions after President Joe Biden announced he’ll be…
Governor Abbott delivers letter to President Biden after landing in El Paso
EL PASO – Governor Greg Abbott hand-delivered a letter to President Joe Biden after he arrived…
At least 3 families displaced after fire rips through home in NE Bexar County, officials say
At least three families in Northeast Bexar County are looking for a new place to stay…
President Biden tours El Paso during first U.S-Mexico border visit
EL PASO, Texas – President Joe Biden visited the U.S.-Mexico border city of El Paso, his…
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Nueces River Authority
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Governor Abbott Announces City Of Marshall As Music Friendly Community
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DPS preparing to fire high-ranking Texas Ranger after Uvalde school shooting response, CNN reports
UVALDE, Texas – The Texas Department of Public Safety is preparing to fire a high-ranking Texas…
Major road closure to affect motorists on North Side this weekend
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Man slashed several times in knife attack near motel downtown, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are searching downtown trying to find a man who attacked…
Mother of Uvalde shooter arrested for allegedly threatening to kill man, Oklahoma City police say
The mother of the Robb Elementary School shooter was arrested in Oklahoma City after she allegedly…
San Antonio residents urged to check National Broadband Map because inaccuracies may affect local funding
Hundreds of millions in federal dollars for broadband expansion throughout Texas, including the Alamo City, could…
Ahead of Biden’s visit to Texas, White House announces new efforts to curb unauthorized immigration.
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Alex Gonzales Jr. case: Wrongful death lawsuits filed against 2 APD officers, City of Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) – The family and girlfriend of Alex Gonzales Jr., a man who died after…
Amber Alert discontinued for 17-year-old from north Texas
CELINA, Texas (KXAN) — An Amber Alert that was issued in the morning hours of Thursday…
Damar Hamlin awake at hospital, showing “remarkable improvement”
CINCINNATI (WIVB) — According to doctors at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Bills safety Damar…
Victim identified in North Lamar homicide, APD continues investigating
The incident was first reported as a shooting, but police said the call came in as…
Man accused of killing Migos rapper TakeOff released from jail after posting $1 million bond, records say
According to court records, Patrick Clark posted the $1 million bond and was released from jail.…
Daughter of Dave & Buster’s co-founder overwhelmed by messages of support after his death
“He was my hero, and he still is my hero and will always be,” said Kate…
North Texas area has 1,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations for first time since February 2022
This is the first time there have been more than 1,000 hospitalizations in the North Texas…
Auto sales fall, experts see small price drop coming
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2023 Governor’s Races Are Underway
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