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‘Ordered Hit’: The double life and murder of Officer Julian Pesina
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Look inside 120-year-old San Antonio home on National Historic Registry
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In a first, women’s AP Top 25 has no teams from Texas
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Nominations Sought for Pro Bono Awards
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State Bar of Texas offers free CLE webcast on succession planning essentials
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State Bar of Texas Hispanic Issues Section, Texas Access to Justice Foundation raise more than $46,000 with 3rd annual LAWTería game night
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State Bar committee survey seeks to develop mentorship for people with disabilities, caregivers
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State Bar of Texas announces caselaw alert partnership with Fastcase
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Supreme Court asks Biden admin to weigh in on Florida, Texas social media laws
Supreme Court asks Biden admin to weigh in on Florida, Texas social media laws
North Texas police increased Lunar New Year security after California mass shooting
North Texas police increased Lunar New Year security after California mass shooting
Lone Star letdown: In 1st, no Texas teams in poll
Lone Star letdown: In 1st, no Texas teams in poll
Texas’ First Muslim Representative in Texas House goes to work
Texas’ First Muslim Representative in Texas House goes to work
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveils committee assignments with only one Demo…
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Huskies Use Texas Momentum to Offer Young Dallas Linebacker
Huskies Use Texas Momentum to Offer Young Dallas Linebacker
Supreme Court puts off showdown over Texas’ and Florida’s internet moderation bans
Supreme Court puts off showdown over Texas’ and Florida’s internet moderation bans
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Central Texas cafe ranked among best pie restaurants in America by Food Network
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POLL ALERT: Women’s AP Top 25 has no teams from Texas for first time in its 47-year history; South Carolina, Ohio St 1-2
POLL ALERT: Women's AP Top 25 has no teams from Texas for first time in its…
Supreme Court Puts Off Considering State Laws Curbing Internet Platforms
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Editorial: Texas should stop celebrating Confederate Heroes Day
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces Texas Senate Committee appointments
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Amarillo Streaming Lawsuit to be moved back to state court
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Houston woman convicted of using Instagram to commit fraud
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With start of National School Choice Week, here’s where Texas stands on school vouchers
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New juvenile center ready to go out for bid
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Texas gymnastics superstar Simone Biles unveils new Wheaties cereal box cover
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County leaders put Horseshoe control items on agenda
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UT students, community members protest Israeli-American Council Summit
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Bill to ban Chinese citizens and government from buying Texas land gains steam among Republicans
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Sheriff: Suspect In California Dance Club Shooting Killed Self In Van
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The new Willie Nelson mini-series cuts a winding path through Texas
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ENMU Welcomes Aaron Watson to Greyhound Arena April 29, 2023
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Lukas Nelson Announces New Spring Tour Dates, Will Make Headlining Main Stage Debut At Billy Bob’s Texas
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Plane crashes on Grand Parkway in northwest Harris County, DPS says
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New York City to use Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to house asylum seekers: ‘Our city is at its breaking point’
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Ground-breaking 3-D 2-Story Texas Home Is First To Be Printed in the U.S. Herbie J Pilato
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Longhorns Expected to Hire Austin LBJ Coach Jahmal Fenner Sr As Director of High School Relations
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Manu Ginobili autographed memorabilia to be auctioned to support Spurs Youth Basketball League
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Seguin police warn of gift card scams affecting elderly residents
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LCRA awards $25,000 grant for new sign at Riverbend Park
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LCRA, City of San Saba award $25,000 grant to help with emergency responses
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LCRA awards more than $985,000 in community grants
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Refill of Lake Marble Falls set to begin Monday, Jan. 16
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LCRA begins major improvement project at Wirtz Dam
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Montana Students to Hear from NASA Astronaut on Space Station
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Feds won’t demand recall of Ford SUVs after six-year investigation
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Police: 16-year-old girl found in Oak Cliff creek was murdered by 22-year-old boyfriend
The affidavit said Arturo Flores showed “no emotion and seemed indifferent” about his girlfriend’s murder while…
Why is my tax refund so low this year?
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Two killed in crash after driving off from street takeover, Fort Worth police say
Police said the vehicle sped off from the takeover when officers showed up. Shortly after, the…
Two people hit by car while fighting in street, San Antonio police say
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‘They’re on big fire’ Air traffic audio details plane crash on Grand Parkway
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UT Dallas instructor skydives toward a world record
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AP sources: Biden to pick Zients as his next chief of staff
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Daughter of No. 2 House Democrat arrested during clash with Boston cops
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RNC’s leadership fight gets ugly as MAGA supporters upend vote for chair
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Bucs’ Brady fined over $16K for illegal tackle during playoff loss to Cowboys
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In Texas’ first post-Roe legislative session, there’s a new political power dynamic on abortion
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Scholar Athlete: Michelle Perales, Highlands High School
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San Antonio bar owner fights back against threat of eminent domain
Another battle is taking place on the grounds of the Alamo, but this one is between…
Funeral held for woman officials say was decapitated by her husband
Family, friends and the community gathered to honor Anggy Diaz’s life with music, prayer and a…
‘He was my rock’: Mother of 17-year-old killed outside Fort Worth Whataburger speaks out
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Girls missing from McKinney found, AMBER Alert canceled; family says they are safe
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IN PHOTOS: Aftermath of Lunar New Year festival shooting in California
MONTEREY PARK, Calif. – A mass shooting during Lunar New Year celebrations in Los Angeles claimed…
Deputies searching for 27-year-old man last seen in far South Bexar County
A search is underway for a 27-year-old man last seen in far South Bexar County, according…
What you need to know before first day of tax filing season
San Antonio – Monday is the first day of tax filing season, and experts said this…
WATCH: Cowboys fans tailgate ahead of divisional playoff game against 49ers
Dallas Cowboys fans are rallying together ahead of the team’s playoff game against the San Francisco…
Small plane makes emergency landing on Houston highway, officials say
HOUSTON, Texas – A small plane clipped an 18-wheeler before making an emergency landing on a…
Man killed in Dallas shooting; one of two suspects found at hospital, police say
Police say the victim was shot multiple times and died in a hospital. An arrest warrant…
Bills’ Hamlin attends his 1st game since collapse, waves to fans
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Police alerted after vulture’s ‘suspicious’ death at Dallas Zoo
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12 people injured in shooting at Baton Rouge nightclub
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Nikki Haley dismisses Pompeo’s VP claims as ‘lies and gossip’
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Dark money group linked to Leonard Leo is dissolved
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The people of New Hampshire vs. Joe Biden
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George Santos appears to admit drag queen past in Wiki post
A user with the name Anthony Devolder wrote in 2011 that they won several drag pageants.…
Supreme Court says justices ‘actively cooperated’ in leak probe
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RNC chair challenger looks to Never Trumpers for a boost
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Leading SA: Interim President & CEO of San Antonio Chamber of Commerce discusses priorities, conversations with lawmakers
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Proposed Universal Studios theme park in Frisco not a done deal yet
City Council is expected to approve the project Feb. 2. FRISCO, Texas — A Universal Studios…
‘Avatar’ marks 6 straight weeks at No. 1, crosses $2 billion
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Meet one of the first Muslim representatives in Texas House
Rep. Salman Bhojani also made history as the first south Asian ever elected to the Texas…
SAPD investigating after man fires multiple shots into apartment complex
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio police department is investigating after receiving multiple reports of a…
Fight starts between two women, ends with man cut across face, police say
SAN ANTONIO – An argument between two women took a turn, leaving one man hospitalized with…
Texas Republican sounds alarm on border security legislation
Congressman Tony Gonzales says H.R. 29 effectively bans all asylum claims.
Man hospitalized after being shot by neighbor while mowing lawn, police say
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Fort Worth’s top cop shares what led to one of his officers shooting a domestic violence suspect
A 15-year veteran FWPD officer is on administrative reassignment during the investigation involving one man being…
Vulture dies in ‘unusual’ circumstances at Dallas Zoo, officials say
The zoo announced the death of one of the endangered vultures in its Wilds of Africa…
Rise in advanced prostate cancer has doctors encouraging proactive testing
According to the American Cancer Society, the U.S. cancer death rate has dropped by 33% since…
Man killed in far West Bexar County shooting identified by medical examiner
Update: A man killed in a shooting in far West Bexar County has been identified by…
Suspected El Paso Walmart shooter intends to plead guilty to federal hate crime charges, filing says
A motion for rearraignment was filed in court Saturday, stating Allen, Texas resident Patrick Crusius intends…
Conservative lawmakers push for review of school board group’s guidance on transgender students
Texas Freedom Caucus asked Attorney General Ken Paxton to weigh in on school board association's guidance…
Teenager found shot to death inside hotel room identified by medical examiner
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FBI searched Biden home, found documents marked classified
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Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new Woodlawn Lake dance studio, community center
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Pony caught taking late-night stroll in West Side neighborhood, ACS says
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San Antonio nonprofit hosts ‘School Discovery Day’ as part of National School Choice Week
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Capital murder charge filed against suspect after Northeast Side robbery, records show
SAN ANTONIO – A man died after being shot during a robbery on the Northeast Side…
Fort Worth police officer shoots man after responding to domestic disturbance call, chief says
WFAA has sent a crew to the scene to gather more information. FORT WORTH, Texas —…
Justice Department investigating Abbott baby formula plant
The factory’s closure in February 2022 contributed to a nationwide baby formula shortage. NEW YORK —…
North Texas elementary school girl chokes on food at school, dies at hospital, district confirms
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of the scholar, her family, friends, teachers,…
Jeremy Renner says he broke 30 bones in snowplow accident
Renner spent more than two weeks in the hospital after being run over by his own…