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Big Money Floods into Texas Governor’s Race
The latest Texas campaign finance reports are in and they confirm that the governor’s race is…
Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Fueled Sierra Blanca Migrant Shooting, Advocates Say
As darkness descended on a remote ranch in far West Texas, a migrant from Mexico sat…
Man arrested for assaulting Paul Pelosi had made racist, rambling posts online
Internet blogs posted in recent months online under the name David DePape contained rants about technology,…
Rowlett High School: 3 students arrested in connection to report of handgun on campus
Garland ISD said the campus was on “secure” status until the end of the day to…
Police: Man attacked his own family, stabbing wife, 2 children
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police say an attack on a woman and two young children…
BOO-tiful newborns at Methodist Children’s Hospital celebrate first Halloween
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio’s smallest trick-or-treaters are dressing up for Halloween a few days early…
Sonal Shah is The Texas Tribune’s next CEO
Sonal brings to the Tribune an extraordinary record in fundraising and strategic leadership. A veteran of…
Republican Mayra Flores rejected from all-Democratic Hispanic caucus
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus bylaws explicitly block Republicans from joining due to major policy differences between…
Texas Supreme Court weighs whether to dismiss abortion funds’ defamation case against anti-abortion activist
Several abortion funds have sued anti-abortion activist Mark Lee Dickson, who called them "criminal organizations," for…
Watch: Abortion isn’t on the ballot, but here’s how your vote could impact access in Texas
Texans are headed to the polls for the first time since the procedure was essentially banned…
Why all eyes are now on the often ignored Texas Board of Education races
All 15 seats of the State Board of Education are up for grabs in November, and…
Texas DPS chief Steve McCraw says his agency “did not fail” at Uvalde school shooting
At a public meeting where families that lost children in the school shooting said he should…
Tony Gonzales becomes first major Republican to call for DPS Director Steve McCraw to resign
The representative called for McCraw's resignation after the Department of Public Safety director said in a…
Dark-money group features Uvalde shooter footage in ad criticizing Abbott’s gun policies
The ad drew swift pushback from Republicans criticizing its use of the gunman's image.
Former Houston lawmaker Ron Wilson pleads guilty to federal tax evasion
Ron Wilson, a Democrat who served as state representative between 1977 and 2004, pleads guilty to…
Dallas-Houston bullet train developer vows project is on track, but state officials lack confidence
With lingering skepticism about Texas Central's ability to build a high-speed rail line, landowners along the…
Texas diverts $359.6 million from prisons to keep Greg Abbott’s border mission operating
The latest infusion was among $874.6 million in "emergency" budget transfers requested by the Texas Legislative…
Top Twitter executives fired as Elon Musk’s takeover begins
The Texas-based mogul's $44 billion deal to acquire the social media company closed on Thursday night,…
College voters held back by Texas election law, lack of on-campus polling sites
Many Texas universities don't have early-voting locations on campus. And state laws regarding voter ID and…
Texas tries again to prove that Scott Panetti is just sane enough to be executed
The convicted murderer's lengthy history of schizophrenia and delusions is well documented, from trying to call…
Superintendent openings: Which ones are open or filled in North Texas?
In less than four months, 11 superintendents across North Texas announced they will be resigning. Here’s…
Getting to know the 10 new district superintendents in North Texas
From Dallas ISD to Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, many districts in North Texas have filled open superintendent positions…
Carrollton police officer laid to rest in Celina one week after fatal traffic collision
Steve Nothem was assisting with a DWI traffic investigation when he was struck by another vehicle.…
Colleyville Cajun restaurant to close due to ‘pandemic and the current economy,’ owners say
“Normal styrofoam box, for instance, that we hand you something to-go in: Those things have almost…
DPS director refuses Uvalde families’ call for resignation but says shooting should’ve been stopped within minutes
The head of the Department of Public Safety told the families of the Uvalde shooting victims…
Is Top Tier gas better for your car?
SAN ANTONIO – With gas costing more than $3 a gallon, it’s no wonder drivers look…
Briscoe Western Art Museum to host Q&A screening with the producer of ‘Deep in the Heart’
SAN ANTONIO – Embark on a stunning visual journey into the Lone Star state’s hidden natural…
Girl rescued on roof of Southwest Side home after it went up in flames, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – A girl was pulled to safety from a roof by firefighters after her…
Police: 11-year-old found safe, returned home in Little Elm
Police posted about Jamario Foster on social media saying he left his home at around 10…
North Texas school shuts down over ‘flu-like’ cases
The school is reporting a large number of absences due to the illness. Classes are canceled…
Main Plaza to host free D?a de los Muertos celebration on Thursday
SAN ANTONIO – Main Plaza Conservancy will host a free D?a de los Muertos celebration this…
Here’s why there is no official cause to the Texas family farm fire, at least not yet
Officials need to be able to say the cause of the Temple fire without a doubt,…
Governor Abbott Announces $3.5 Million TWC Job Training Grant To Dallas College
Governor Greg Abbott today announced Dallas College has been awarded a Skills Development Fund grant from…
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…
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…
Weaponized (un)truths: Has the GOP ‘lost its mind’?
Robert Draper's latest book, "Weapons of Mass Delusion: When the Republican Party Lost Its Mind," sets…
Abrams’ campaign chair collected millions in legal fees from voting rights organization
Fair Fight Action, the nonprofit founded by Abrams, paid her close friend and ally's law firm…
Mike Collier campaign asks Texas broadcasters remove Dan Patrick’s latest television commercial
Collier’s campaign says Patrick’s ad makes uncited claims. The incumbent lieutenant governor’s campaign stands by the…
North Texas rabbi weighs in on Kanye West’s antisemitic remarks
“Antisemitism says something about antisemites,” Rabbi Moishy Kalmenson said. “Not us.” ROCKWALL, Texas — Adidas has…
Clorox recalls cleaning products that may contain bacteria
Although no illnesses linked to the recall have been reported, people with weakened immune systems are…
When does daylight saving time end?
With the Sunshine Protection Act awaiting review from the House, there’s a possibility that daylight saving…
Texas’ Constitution Could Be Key to Resecuring Abortion Rights
In February 2022, a dramatic leaked opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization followed the…
Ex-Precinct 2 captain given immunity, allowed to leave court without testifying against Barrientes Vela
SAN ANTONIO – In what can best be described as a massive blow to the prosecution…
Motorcyclist killed in suspected DWI crash identified
SAN ANTONIO – A motorcyclist who was killed in a crash that police believe involved an…
Gas stoves may be bad for your health, Consumer Reports tests show
Gas or electric? Given the choice, many professional chefs and home cooks choose gas cooktops. But…
Pine-Sol recalled due to exposure of bacteria
SAN ANTONIO – Clorox has recalled around 37 million Pine-Sol products, according to Consumer Product Safety…
6-year-old girl reported missing found safe, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Police Department is looking for a 6-year-old girl who is…
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Voter fraud charges dismissed against Hervis Rogers, Houston man who waited hours to vote in 2020
Attorney General Ken Paxton pursued charges against Rogers, who was on parole when he voted in…
Two Texas Family and Protective Services leaders exiting beleaguered agency
The department is terminating the contract of Executive Deputy Commissioner Anne Heiligenstein, who was supposed to…
Texas state trooper who responded to Uvalde shooting fired amid investigations into police response
Department of Public Safety Sgt. Juan Maldonado is the first state police officer fired in the…
Texas’ elected Supreme Court: What to know before voting for justices
The nine-member Texas Supreme Court has the power to make sweeping decisions that interpret the meaning…
Border Patrol reports 2.4 million migrant arrests at southwest border this year, the most ever
The historic pace of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border has fueled Republicans' focus on the crisis,…
Donald Trump energizes South Texas voters ahead of early voting as Republicans predict red “tsunami”
Trump rally attendees said they were basing their midterm votes on issues such as the economy…
Early voting has started in Texas. Here are your rights at the polls.
Early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 24, to Friday, Nov. 4. The last day to apply…
Watch: Two rising stars in Texas politics urge more young voters to participate ahead of the election
Democrat Olivia Julianna and Republican Joel Castro talk about why other young Texans should get involved…
As early voting begins, pressure is on for Beto O’Rourke to close the gap with Greg Abbott
O'Rourke has not had the upper hand in any polls, or even come within low single…
On “The View,” Ted Cruz refuses to acknowledge that President Joe Biden was legitimately elected
On the show, the Texas Republican repeatedly redirected attention to Democrats who had previously bemoaned their…
Texas students’ math scores saw a sharp decline during pandemic
State math scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress dipped significantly between 2019 and 2022,…
Greg Abbott ran as a small-government conservative. But the governor’s office now has more power than ever.
Abbott has consolidated power like none before him, at times circumventing the GOP-controlled Legislature and overriding…
Brittney Griner’s 9-year prison sentence upheld by Russian court
The Texas basketball star had asked for a suspended sentence. The White House is calling for…
Study ranks which states are hardest to vote in
The past two years have seen a massive spike in voting legislation, with some states expanding…
US Postal Service releases new holiday season stamps
It’s that time already. The U.S. Postal Service has issued 5 new stamps ahead of the…
Texas ranch where ‘Dallas’ was filmed has new owners
Farmers Branch-based Centurion American Development Group announced the acquisition of the prominent North Texas ranch. PARKER,…
What is the Texas National Guard and why does it matter in this year’s gubernatorial election?
A governor's military powers are often not discussed as part of the election process, in favor…
GMSA Haunted Adventures: KSAT producers get scared at SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream
SAN ANTONIO – Halloween is almost here and that means it’s time to check out some…
32,005 people voted on first day of early voting in Bexar County. See list of busiest, slowest polling locations
Get more election coverage on KSAT’s Vote 2022 page Early voting for the midterm election has…
Parkland School Shooter Sentenced
On Thursday, a Florida jury decided against the Parkland school shooter, Nikolas Cruz, receiving the death penalty.…
Republicans are closing strong
This week: The Briefing, Volume 10, issue 42 Biden’s inflation problem keeps getting worse Hobbs continues…
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Breaking: Hoekstra Predicts Matt DePerno Will Defeat Attorney General Dana Nessel, Calls On Republicans To Help
In an exclusive memo obtained by Conservative Intel, former Congressman and President Trump’s Ambassador to the…
T-Squared: New journalism fellowship for HBCU students
Fellowships will be available in spring, summer and fall for Texas graduate and undergraduate students at…
‘You chose to blame me’: Robb Elementary staffer says DPS director made her a scapegoat
UVALDE, Texas – Nearly five months after the Uvalde school shooting, Emilia “Amy” Marin said she…
Man stabbed while purchasing groceries at H-E-B self-checkout; suspect has not been found, police say
SAN ANTONIO – Police are looking for a man who stabbed another man at a self-checkout…
New Braunfels Canyon knocks off Seguin in pivotal district clash; Vasquez’s catch lifts Clark past Roosevelt; Sam Houston tops Brackenridge in overtime
Nine weeks of high school football action are now officially in the books! Only two weeks…
Test scores show historic COVID setbacks for kids across US
The test known as the “nation’s report card” showed worrying results, including a reversal of progress…
Costa Rica finds 2 bodies in crash of plane carrying Germans
The Security Ministry said Sunday the bodies of one adult and one child had been found,…
Retired Haltom City police officer dies in house fire
Police say retired Cpl. Tony Miller died in a fire at his home in Azle. HALTOM…
Trump Organization’s criminal tax trial begins
Once jury selection is complete, Judge Juan Manuel Merchan has said he expects the trial to…
CLEAR Alert issued for missing 56-year-old man
SAN ANTONIO – The Brooks County Sheriff’s Office has issued as Coordinated Law Enforcement Adult Rescue…
LIV Golf enlists NRA-tied firm as consultants
The Saudi-bankrolled tour is further extending its reach in the D.C. area.
Oath Keeper describes group’s large weapons cache ahead of Jan. 6
The group's founder, Stewart Rhodes, and several regional leaders are charged with conspiring to disrupt the…
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Arlington high school student arrested after handgun, marijuana found in backpack, police say
Police say the incident happened at Sam Houston High School on Friday morning. ARLINGTON, Texas —…
Roughly 100 firefighters battle double house fire near downtown, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – Nearly 100 San Antonio firefighters swarmed a narrow neighborhood street to extinguish a…
Trump rally brings people from across country to Texas
People from across the country visited took part in Donald Trump's "Save America" rally.
‘Their loss will be long and haunting’: Carly Simon mourns her 2 sisters who died one day apart
Joanna Simon was an acclaimed opera singer and TV correspondent. Lucy Simon was a singer and…
Don’t stack rocks at Texas State Parks. Here’s why
The phrase “leave no trail” is literal at any state park in Texas. AUSTIN, Texas —…
Man arrested, charged after causing ‘total destruction’ at Denton City Hall
One police officer described the City Manager’s office as suffering “total destruction.” DENTON, Texas — Denton…
Arlington police searching for suspect in fatal hit and run
Officers believe the victim was attempting to cross the road when she was struck by an…
Teen hit, killed by truck on Loop 410 identified by medical examiner
SAN ANTONIO – Update: A woman who died after she was struck by a pickup truck…