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Reports: Second batch of classified documents found by Biden team
The revelation comes days after an attorney for the president said Biden’s lawyers had discovered classified…
We got the Basketball Woes
In this week's tailgate we start off by discussing some coaching news for the Texas Tech…
Afghan soldier arrested at border while seeking asylum has new lawyers, meets with FBI
Abdul Wasi Safi's physical and mental health are deteriorating as he waits at a detention center…
Texas higher ed leaders optimistic about funding, faculty uneasy about culture wars as new session starts
Community colleges want a funding overhaul this legislative session, and four-year universities are hoping for a…
St. Mary’s Strip businesses must compete for city funding to recoup lost profits
SAN ANTONIO – A one-two punch of COVID-19 and construction could be the fall of several…
Original Juneteenth museum burns in overnight blaze
The building was home to the original Juneteenth Museum for close to 20 years and was…
Woman hit, killed by vehicle after large fight near downtown, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A woman was killed after being hit by a vehicle near downtown, and…
Despite flight troubles, people not deterred to take their chances on flying
SAN ANTONIO – Alicia Garcia’s trip to visit family in San Antonio took more than 12…
HR 4 Introduced
Adopting the House Rules of Procedure for the 88th Legislature.
State agency that oversees Texas power grid needs more money to do its job, Sunset Commission finds
The Public Utility Commission has about 200 employees but needs more to handle shoring up the…
Convicted felon accused of taking more than $13K from Canyon Lake woman for never-completed contract work
CANYON LAKE, Texas – A convicted thief who was in prison as recently as 2018 is…
University Hospital leads nation in living kidney donations for children
SAN ANTONIO – – University Health Transplant Institute now leads the nation in living donor kidney…
Man arrested after stealing Ruffles box truck from Walmart store in Converse, BCSO says
CONVERSE, Texas – A man was arrested after he stole a box truck full of Ruffles…
Why did the FAA ground all planes in the US Wednesday morning?
Longtime aviation insiders could not recall an outage of such magnitude caused by a technology breakdown.…
Effort to ban Democratic chairs fails in Texas House, but rule passes to penalize future quorum-breakers
House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, snuffed out a monthslong push Wednesday to end the chamber's longtime…
Seguin gym aims to provide supportive, inclusive environment for people with amputations
SEGUIN, Texas – A small fitness center in Seguin has a mission that goes beyond fitness…
NCAA Convention will be in downtown San Antonio this week. Here’s what to know
SAN ANTONIO – The 2023 NCAA Convention is kicking off in downtown San Antonio this week,…
Carbon monoxide leak sickens 15 people, prompts evacuation at Hotel Emma at the Pearl
SAN ANTONIO – A suspected carbon monoxide leak on Wednesday led to 15 people being taken…
Dallas high school football coach on administrative leave after forcing players to do nearly 400 push-ups
DALLAS, Texas – A high school head football coach in Dallas is on administrative leave after…
15-year-old Christian placed in adoptive home after family sees Wednesday’s Child segment
When WFAA met Christian last March, he opened up about his painful time in foster care.…
‘It didn’t give us no time’: Residents describe jumping from windows as fire rips through apartment building
Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the fire at Las Lomas Apartments. It destroyed…
US CBP opens new temporary processing facility in El Paso following President Biden’s visit
The purpose of the facility is to “safely and expeditiously process individuals in U.S. Border Patrol…
SR 9 Enrolled
Providing the rules for the drawing of lots to determine Senatorial terms for the 88th Texas…
SR 8 Enrolled
Adopting Permanent Rules of the Senate of the 88th Legislature.
SR 7 Introduced
Recognizing members of the DeSoto Independent School District for their service.
SR 2 Enrolled
Establishing redistricting rules for the 88th Legislature.
SCR 6 Introduced
Providing for a joint session to canvass the votes for the governor and lieutenant governor and…
SCR 5 Introduced
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on…
HR 24 Introduced
Congratulating Don Sparks on receiving the 2022 Top Hand award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association.
HR 3 Introduced
Adopting the Housekeeping Resolution for the House of Representatives of the 88th Legislature.
As Donald Trump mounts his 2024 presidential bid, his support among Texas officials is waning
About two months into his comeback bid, few prominent Texas Republicans have endorsed Trump -- and…
Questions about validity of shaken baby syndrome not enough to give Texas death row inmate new trial, court rules
Robert Roberson was sentenced to death for killing his 2-year-old daughter. Experts have since backtracked on…
Texas Senate votes to take up redistricting again
The redistricting process this year is mostly procedural and is not expected to produce very different…
Republican Texas House candidate’s election complaint tossed after he fails to pay fee
Mike May was one of more than 20 losing candidates in Harris County who filed election…
Texas senators draw lots to determine how long their terms will be
After redistricting, the state constitution requires senators to draw lots to determine which half of the…
Yes, studies have linked gas stoves to childhood asthma
A recent study found asthma cases in up to 650,000 children could have been caused by…
Golden Globes’ TV comeback draws near-record low audience
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s attempted comeback didn’t gain back viewers and instead may have lost…
Republicans push anti-abortion measures with new majority
The bills stand no chance in the Democratic-majority Senate, but Republicans said they were making good…
Mark Cuban to be questioned under oath on promotion of bankrupted crypto lender
Cuban was deposed as part of a class-action lawsuit accusing him of promoting a “Ponzi scheme”…
Japan’s Prime Minister, US Secretary of State to Visit NASA
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy will welcome Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio,…
NASA Awards Contracts for Human Capital Support Services
NASA has awarded contracts to IBEX IT Business Experts, LLC of Norcross, Georgia, Bryce Solutions, LLC…
Tesla plans to spend $700M+ to expand Austin gigafactory
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas’ largest manufacturer is poised to get even bigger. Tesla plans to…
Magen Fieramusca case in court Wednesday for next round of hearings
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The case of Magen Fieramusca, the Austin woman accused of killing her best…
What’s behind the system that led to Wednesday’s ground stop
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KXAN) — According to the Federal Aviation Administration, Wednesday’s nationwide ground stop of flights…
APD searching for man involved in 2 north Austin armed robberies
AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Austin Police Department said detectives were searching for a man who robbed…
These Texas zip codes are among the ‘hottest’ in the nation for real estate
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Several zip codes in Texas are among the hottest in the country when…
18-wheeler causes power outage near Rainey Street
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Energy customers near Rainey Street were without power after an 18-wheeler truck…
COVID-19 omicron subvariant identified in Austin-Travis County
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Public Health said the COVID-19 omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 was officially identified in…
Abandoned dogs’ rescue delayed by legal red tape in Balcones Heights
Three dogs were left alone in an apartment in Balcones Heights for days with no sign…
FAA: Flights can resume after nationwide grounding, system outage
It’s unclear what happened to the system or when it will be restored. WASHINGTON — A…
North Texas congressman introduces articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary
Republican Rep. Pat Fallon says he wants to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas due to his…
Court could toss Boston marathon bomber’s death sentence
The Justice Department has continued to uphold Tsarnaev’s sentence even after Attorney General Merrick Garland in…
A flowery pianist, Eddie’s brevity and other Globes moments
Eddie Murphy’s acceptance speech for the lifetime achievement prize took just two minutes, shorter than many…
FAA lifts ground stops; Austin airport expected to resume operations
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday, the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport said a Federal Aviation Administration outage caused…
2 San Antonio teens arrested after car burglaries, vehicle chase in New Braunfels, police say
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – Two San Antonio teens were arrested in New Braunfels after they were…
FAA ground stop: Check your DFW, Love Field flight status
A critical system outage forced the Federal Aviation Administration to order a stop on all domestic…
All departing US flights grounded after FAA computer outage
NEW YORK (AP) — A computer outage at the Federal Aviation Administration brought flights to a…
These Texas State Parks in South, Central Texas are holding special events to celebrate 100 years in 2023
SAN ANTONIO – Texas State Parks is celebrating 100 years in 2023, and to commemorate the…
Did anybody win the $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot?
With players facing tough odds, it’ll be no surprise if the jackpot keeps rolling. After a…
Oaths, M&Ms and a historic Quran: Texas’ freshman lawmakers begin their inaugural legislative session
New Texas House members were sworn into office Tuesday, including some who have already made history.
If you like to play the lottery odds, here’s how to ensure you secure your winnings
SAN ANTONIO – The $1.1 billion jackpot is at stake in the big Mega Million drawing,…
Grandmother, 4 missing children found safe, BCSO says
BEXAR COUNTY – UPDATE 10:40 p.m.: The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said the four missing children…
‘Tough conversation’ ahead on Uvalde, Speaker Dade Phelan challenges GOP as Texas Legislature opens
With billions of surplus dollars to spend, policy flashpoints begin to surface in the 88th Texas…
‘Don’t go, Bob’: Man survives sudden cardiac arrest in Dallas church
A pulmonologist sitting just feet away used CPR and an AED to revive Bob Richardson. But…
Former Uvalde CISD police chief explains decisions at Robb Elementary in newly released video
UVALDE, Texas – Newly obtained video shows Pete Arredondo’s account of the shooting at Robb Elementary…
Biden ‘surprised’ government records found at old office
Biden says he doesn’t know what’s in the documents, adding his lawyers have suggested he not…
At rehabbed Globes, Yeoh, Spielberg and ‘White Lotus’ win
Reaction to the Globe nominations last month was muted, with few stars publicly celebrating. But only…
Texas man who hired 2 people to kill wife executed after higher court overrules injunction
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Former police officer Robert Fratta, who was put on death row for killing…
Texas executes Robert Fratta after high courts reject challenges to expired lethal injection drugs
Fratta was convicted in the 1994 murder-for-hire of his wife. Lawyers unsuccessfully challenged Texas' routine of…
Fort Worth council members vote unanimously to rename Hillside Recreation Center after Atatiana Jefferson
The proposal to change the name of a Fort Worth rec center has been in the…
Austin FC ‘won’t sneak up on anybody’ in 3rd MLS season after tremendous sophomore campaign
AUSTIN (KXAN) — What does Austin FC do for an encore this season after playing for…
Uvalde DA: Texas Rangers probe into school shooting won’t be completed until at least spring
UVALDE, Texas (Nexstar) — The Uvalde County District Attorney said Friday she doesn’t expect the Texas…
Texas executes ex-officer who hired 2 people to kill wife
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A former suburban Houston police officer was executed Tuesday for hiring two…
Firefighter feud: Williamson Co. VFD says vote could disband them, increase response times
TAYLOR, Texas (KXAN) — The Avery-Pickett Volunteer Fire Department (APVFD) said a discussion item at this…
Golden Globes fashion: Stars return for soggy carpet
From Heidi Klum’s sparkling, feathery dress to Billy Porter’s crimson tuxedo gown, the stars showed up…
DreamWeek SA founder wanted to join civil rights movement while growing up
SAN ANTONIO – Growing up in Nigeria, DreamWeek San Antonio founder Shokare Nakpodia told his father,…
Tarrant County COVID numbers increase, county officials again recommend booster shot
According to county data about 1.4 million people in Tarrant got their first vaccine. But just…
Golden Globe Winners: Full list amid show’s TV return
Several of the past year’s biggest box-office hits are in the mix for top awards at…
Public Safety Commission rejects recommendation to raise towing fee in Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — An effort to increase the price to get your car back following a…
Uvalde DA gets initial state police report on school shooting but doesn’t expect full investigation for months
The preliminary report has not been made public by either the district attorney's office or the…
Your child has a viral rash, but which one is it? Here’s a comparison.
SAN ANTONIO – It’s no secret this year has been extreme when it comes to the…
Woman charged with DWI after she crashes car into home on NE Side, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – Melissa Cruz said she is thankful she and her family are alive and…
How to avoid traps of ‘buy now, pay later’ services
SAN ANTONIO – Buy now, pay later services are booming, and no wonder. You get your…
Coalition submits 35,000 signatures aimed at sweeping changes to city charter amendment
SAN ANTONIO – A coalition of more than a dozen organizations delivered more than 35,000 signatures…
Roaches, rodents and mold: Fort Worth City Council to vote on regulating homes for elderly, disabled residents
Fort Worth police estimate the city has around 150 boarding homes, but there’s currently no system…
Capitol riot trial starts for Arkansas man with feet on Pelosi’s desk
Richard “Bigo” Barnett invaded Pelosi’s office and posed for a photo that became one of the…
2 Texas Muslims make history, sworn into office as State Representatives
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Pure adrenaline, joy and immense gratitude could be felt throughout the Texas’ Capitol…
Texas House selects Rep. Dade Phelan as speaker for another legislative session
Phelan defeated Rep. Tony Tinderholt, R-Arlington, for the House leadership position in a vote, 145-3. In…
A Texas Republican has started the process to impeach the secretary of Homeland Security over border security
Pat Fallon, R-Sherman, filed articles of impeachment late Monday, delayed a week because of the contentious…
Briscoe Western Art Museum’s annual event celebrating art and wildlife returns after 4-year hiatus
SAN ANTONIO – After being on hiatus since 2019, the Briscoe Art Museum’s Wild West Wildlife…
Balling for Uvalde World Weekend festival losing support
UVALDE, Texas – More cracks are beginning to show in the Balling for Uvalde World Weekend…
Balling for Uvalde event loses backing from Robb Elementary victims’ families
UVALDE, Texas – There was a larger-than-life announcement on Oct. 13 in Uvalde. “There’s going to…
Egg prices send grocery shoppers into sticker shock
A bird flu outbreak combined with soaring feed, fuel and labor costs has led to U.S.…
Police dig through trash for clues in Massachusetts woman’s disappearance after husband arrested
Ana Walshe, a mother of three, was last seen on New Year’s Day at her home…
Rockwall-Heath head football coach placed on leave after parents report student illnesses, hospitalizations
The school said that parents reported their students needing medical attention and/or hospitalization during the team’s…
1983 Round Rock murder case reopened, suspect may be in Mexico
ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — A decades-old cold case in Round Rock has been reopened after…
No, the IRS is not hiring 87,000 new agents to increase middle-class audits
The majority of IRS hires would fill positions of people leaving the agency over the next…
Yes, 26 states are increasing their minimum wages this year
The federal minimum wage isn’t changing and remains $7.25 an hour. After a year of consistently…
Texas universities propose two-year tuition freeze in exchange for nearly $1 billion in additional state funding
The leaders of the state's six biggest university systems are seeking the money to fund instruction,…
Look up your representatives in the Tribune’s elected officials directory
Look up information about every statewide elected official, every member of the Texas Legislature and every…
Balling for Uvalde World Weekend event to raise funds for new recreational center in 2023
UVALDE, Texas – Youth mentoring organization Baller Academy is bringing a one-of-a-kind fundraising event to Uvalde…
DOJ appeals ruling that mostly blames Air Force for Sutherland Springs church shooting
SAN ANTONIO – The Department of Justice on Monday appealed a federal court ruling that determined…
Seasons 52, a fresh grill and wine bar, to debut at Alamo Quarry Market in March
SAN ANTONIO – A new seasonally driven, fresh grill restaurant is settling into the Alamo City…
Suspect fatally shot in Sanger during ‘struggle’ with Denton Co. deputy, says sheriff’s office
Sanger police called on the sheriff’s office and other local police to help with a welfare…
Texas universities propose two-year tuition freeze in exchange for nearly $1 billion in additional state funding
The university systems are seeking the money to fund instruction, university operations and employee health insurance…
Chicago-based restaurant Portillo’s announces grand opening date for North Texas
The 7,900-square-foot restaurant will feature seating for more than 260 guests and a double lane drive-thru.…
2023 Texas legislative session: What to expect on first day
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas legislature convenes every other year for 140 days, so lawmakers are…
How an Austin pharmacy is combatting children’s medicine shortage
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Since the onset of cold and flu season in November, Tarrytown Pharmacy in…
Dade Phelan reelected as Speaker of the Texas House
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Members of the Texas House of Representatives reelected State Rep. Dade Phelan Tuesday…
SAISD elementary school gets visit from traveling dinosaur museum
SAN ANTONIO – Huppertz Elementary School students got a unique opportunity to see exhibits of prehistoric…
Suspect crashes stolen vehicle after string of crimes in DFW, sheriff’s department says
The suspect, later identified as 31-year-old Tyler Charles Payne, is currently receiving care at a local…
World Bank: Recession a looming threat for global economy
Though the U.S. might avoid a recession this year, the World Bank predicts global weakness will…
Information wanted in connection to deadly Dallas shooting
Police say a man died after being shot on Peru Street. DALLAS — The Dallas Police…
Robert Fratta execution: Cop-turned-killer scheduled to die tonight for 1994 murder of wife
Chapter 1 The murder of Farah Fratta Chapter 2…
NASA to Host Media Update on Space Station Plans, Soyuz Status
NASA will host a media teleconference at 9 a.m. EST Wednesday, Jan. 11, to discuss results…
John Qui?ones to be awarded ‘Champion for Youth’ by Boys and Girls Club of SA at February fundraising gala
SAN ANTONIO – John Qui?ones, a Boys and Girls Club of San Antonio alumni, is set…
SeaWorld to host a six-week Mardi Gras celebration with New Orleans food, Sesame Street parade
SAN ANTONIO – SeaWorld is kicking off its celebratory Mardi Gras event this month. The six-week…
San Antonio gun shop owner frustrated after business hit multiple times by burglars
SAN ANTONIO – The owner of a Northeast Side gun shop says he is fed up…
NOAA: Ian, drought supercharged US weather extremes in 2022
Hurricane Ian, the costliest drought in a decade and a pre-Christmas winter storm pushed last year’s…