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TribCast: Breaking down the 2022 midterm election results
In this week’s podcast, Matthew, James, Alexa and Evan analyze the results of the 2022 midterm…
TribCast: The future of rural Texas
In this week’s episode, Texas Tribune regional editor Nic Garcia guest-hosts from Texas Tech University for…
TribCast: How much will Texas spend on tax cuts?
On this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with James and Karen about property taxes and Lt. Gov.…
TribCast: Texas’ persistent problem with maternal mortality
On this week’s TribCast, Matthew speaks with Eleanor about a long-awaited state report on maternal mortality…
Nonprofits not equipped for a spike in border crossing, prepares for a change in weather
DEL RIO – The cold weather concerns migrants lining up to seek asylum at the border.…
Connections, communication help Boerne PD mental health unit succeed in first year
BOERNE, Texas – It’s been a year since Boerne Police Department launched its mental health unit,…
San Antonio police, Crime Stoppers seek suspects in 2016 stabbing death of woman
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help in…
SAPD searching for person who fatally shot innocent bystander
Authorities are still searching for the person who shot and killed a woman on the South…
Fishing Skipper Saves 31 Lives After a Boat Capsizes in the English Channel
The skipper of a scallop trawler became an unlikely hero after a dinghy filled with refugees…
Woman dies after being shot in head on I-10, Medical Examiner says
SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County medical examiner has confirmed the death of the woman who…
SAPD releases new footage showing Lina Khil at playground before her disappearance
SAN ANTONIO – Tuesday marked the anniversary of the disappearance of Lina Khil, and San Antonio…
Trump tax audits required by IRS were delayed, panel says
Lawmakers said they expect to release six years of tax returns for Trump and eight affiliated…
Should Texans worry about the power grid this week? Energy experts don’t think so
Many are suffering flashbacks to the deadly 2021 winter storm when millions of Texans lost power.…
How did Aaron Dean receive a longer sentence than Amber Guyger despite conviction on a lesser charge
The former Dallas officer was sentenced to 10 years following a murder conviction in the death…
House committee votes to release Trump tax returns over objections by U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady
Brady, the top Republican on the House tax-writing committee, urged the committee not to release the…
San Antonio Zoo getting ready for colder weather expected this week
SAN ANTONIO – As we all get ready for the freezing temperatures later this week, so…
San Antonio trauma surgeon defends Robb Elementary medical response
SAN ANTONIO – Hours after a scathing review of the medical response at Robb Elementary on…
Texas Tribune reporter explains joint investigation into medical response delays during Uvalde shooting
A joint investigation between The Texas Tribune, The Washington Post and ProPublica reveals issues that caused…
Army Corps of Engineers withdraws plan to dredge Texas Gulf Coast Superfund site for oil tanker traffic
The reversal follows a challenge by Earthjustice and Gulf Coast community groups alleging flaws in the…
With rifles and razor wire, National Guard and state troopers are blocking migrants at the border in El Paso
As cities on the Texas-Mexico border continue preparing for a possible influx of migrants and Title…
Zelenskyy expected to visit Washington on Wednesday
The trip would come days after Congress, in the early hours of Tuesday morning, unveiled a…
There isn’t a widespread shortage of children’s Tylenol, but demand is up
High demand is causing children’s Tylenol to fly off the shelves this cold and flu season.…
US asks court to end asylum limits, with a short delay
The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court to end Title 42 asylum restrictions, but asked…
Reaction from officials, organizations on sentencing of Aaron Dean: ‘Are we supposed to celebrate…’
“I am disappointed… This verdict is the bare minimum,” Fort Worth councilmember Chris Nettles said. FORT…
Saying ‘Farewell’ to InSight Mars Lander
The lander's journey of discovery into the interior structure and composition of Mars has come to…
UTSA wide receiver suspended following rollover crash near campus; police say he was ‘suspected of DWI’
SAN ANTONIO – The University of Texas at San Antonio’s athletics program has suspended football standout…
Police find AK-47, loaded magazines, rope, zip-ties in man’s car after he stared down a law office in Seguin
SEGUIN, Texas – A Luling man was booked into Guadalupe County Jail on Thursday on multiple…
Dallas County officials announce 2 deaths related to Mpox
The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed two men died related to Mpox in November and…
Ex-Fort Worth cop sentenced to nearly 12 years for manslaughter of Atatiana Jefferson
A jury found Aaron Dean guilty of manslaughter last week for the fatal shooting of Jefferson,…
Federal report identifies cause of 2019 Port Neches chemical plant explosion
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board found that TPC Group LLC failed to identify problem areas where…
Cibolo police warn of dangerous ‘Door Kick Challenge’ trending on Tik Tok
The Cibolo Police Department issued a warning concerning a current Tik Tok trend called the “Door…
La Panader?a tops Yelp’s list of best spots to get hot chocolate in Texas
San Antonio’s La Panader?a made Yelp’s Top 25 Best Places to Get Hot Chocolate list. This…
How to protect your pipes during the upcoming freeze in San Antonio
With freezing temperatures nearing, the San Antonio Water System is urging customers to prepare their homes…
Cowboy Breakfast canceled this year but plans to return in 2024
Organizers say the 45th Annual Cowboy Breakfast that traditionally kicks off the San Antonio Stock Show…
Why Americans are spending less time with friends — and what to do about it
Sign up for the On Point newsletter here. A full work week. Hours on housework,…
The weird, wild and wonderful stories you might have missed this year
There’s always room for a little more good news. As we look back on 2022,…
Uvalde learns auditor breached school; analysis shows delays in medical response to shooting
A safety report presented at the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District board meeting on Monday evening…
Jury sentences Aaron Dean to nearly 12 years in prison for fatal shooting of Atatiana Jefferson
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USPS plans to go all-electric for its delivery fleet
The post office said it is spending nearly $10 billion to electrify its aging fleet of…
Sonya Eddy dies at 55, Octavia Spencer says
Eddy was most known for her role as head nurse Epiphany Johnson on the long-running soap,…
Yes, the Saudi government owns the largest oil refinery in the U.S.
Saudi Arabia-owned Aramco acquired full ownership of the largest U.S. oil refinery in 2017. The national…
NASA Awards Launch Services Contract for Sentinel-6B Mission
NASA has selected Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) of Hawthorne, California, to provide launch services for the…
Governor Abbott Appoints Miskel To Fifth Court Of Appeals
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Emily Miskel to the Fifth Court of Appeals, Place 13, for…
On the day of the Uvalde shooting, her school bus became a makeshift ambulance
Sylvia Uriegas transported children who were wounded inside Robb Elementary School to the hospital. The terror…
Goodnight, sweet spacecraft: NASA’s InSight lander may have just signed off from Mars
The end has long been in sight for InSight, the NASA lander that’s been stationed on…
For ‘time cells’ in the brain, what matters is what happens in the moment
Time is woven into our personal memories. Recall a childhood fall from a bike and the…
The Postal Service pledges to move to an all-electric delivery fleet
WASHINGTON — In a major boost for President Joe Biden’s pledge to eliminate gas-powered vehicles from…
NASA lander that caught Martian dust devil audio goes silent
RIP, little buddy. You did good work. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla — It could be the end…
Death of Atatiana Jefferson: Jury reaches verdict in Aaron Dean sentencing
The former Fort Worth police officer faces two to 20 years in prison. TARRANT COUNTY, Texas…
Death of Atatiana Jefferson: Former officer Aaron Dean sentenced to 11 years, 10 months, 12 days following manslaughter conviction
Dean opted to have sentencing come from the jury, instead of Judge George Gallagher. FORT WORTH,…
Governor Abbott Demands Federal Border Action Ahead Of Polar Vortex
Governor Greg Abbott today demanded President Joe Biden immediately deploy federal assets to address the dire…
SAAACAM celebrates Kwanzaa and hosts free workshop
SAN ANTONIO – The holiday season is here and the San Antonio community is coming together…
Biden administration must respond today to Supreme Court extension of Title 42
The U.S. Supreme Court halted the expiration of a controversial public health policy yesterday that allowed…
Airlines issue travel waivers ahead of arctic blast
Airlines are bracing for the potential impact that the arctic blast will have on travelers heading…
‘Alien’ Minerals Never Found on Earth Share Their Traumatic Origin Story
In 2019, prospectors found a meteorite in Somalia while looking for opal which has now revealed…
Arctic cold front could affect VIA service
SAN ANTONIO – Arctic, bitterly cold air could impact VIA Metropolitan Transit service this week. VIA…
Police searching for man who pistol-whipped ex, forced her to withdraw cash from ATM
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – San Antonio police are searching for a man who they say broke…
FRIGID FORECAST: Prepare for a hard freeze in South Central Texas ahead of Christmas weekend
Arctic, bitterly cold air will spill across Texas the Thursday (12/22) before Christmas weekend. This will…
Young People Help Restore Historic Arch and Local Pride in East London
In a gangland part of London, youth are being recruited into the revitalization of historic stone…
Watch a Jan. 9 Texas Tribune conversation with Comptroller Glenn Hegar
Hegar will discuss the state's biennial revenue estimate, how the state is enjoying a surplus amid…
Governor Abbott Appoints McFarland To State Board For Educator Certification
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael D. McFarland, Ed.D. to the State Board for Educator Certification…
Man arrested after hitting, killing person with vehicle and evading Blanco County deputies, authorities say
SAN ANTONIO – Updated on Dec. 20: Mark Skladany was transferred to the Blanco County Jail…
Cowboy Breakfast canceled for 2023, will return in 2024
SAN ANTONIO – The 45th annual Cowboy Breakfast tentatively scheduled for Jan. 27, 2023, has been…
State office may not challenge broadband maps, risking hundreds of millions of federal funds for Texas
Get TPR’s best stories of the day and a jump start to the weekend with the…
Inmate found after being reported missing in Beaumont area
Zachary Myrick is approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 162 pounds. He was last…
Man dies in hospital after being stabbed, Dallas police say
Police identified the victim as Marktwon Daniell Hicks, saying he was found suffering from a stab…
From Messi to Morocco: 5 Good News Stories From a Memorable World Cup
From Messi’s twilight triumph to bountiful showings of hospitality by the Qatari people, there was plenty…
Man broke into ex-girlfriend’s apartment on North Side, forced her to withdraw money from ATM
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are searching for a man who broke into his ex-girlfriend’s…
Data plays a bigger role in warfare, and the military is building a new center to analyze it
The soon-to-be western home of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency towers over north St. Louis. The…
Gov. Abbott orders investigation into parole cases regarding two Dallas-area murder suspects
Two of the Dallas murders mentioned in Abbott’s letter happened within two weeks of each other.…
Is heating your house burning a hole in your wallet? 5 ways to lower your utility bill
ORLANDO, FL (Ivanhoe Newswire) – It’s cold outside, but inflation is burning up utility bills. Heating…
Congress unveils $1.7 trillion defense bill to avoid government shutdown
The bill, which runs for 4,155 pages, includes about $772.5 billion for non-defense discretionary programs and…
These Flabby Gel Robots Could Deliver Life-Saving Drugs by Inching Along Using Changes in Temperature
A “soft robot” can move its way through the human body solely by the changing of…
Top court moments and trials in 2022 in Bexar County
SAN ANTONIO – The year got off to a slow start as the pandemic forced the…
7 warming centers will be open in San Antonio area during freezing weather
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio and Bexar County officials will open seven warming centers for people…
What happened to the search for Lina Khil? Community members want to know
San Antonio – San Antonio police continue searching for Lina Khil, a toddler seen nearly a…
Can Trump still run for president in 2024? Texas political analyst answers
If convicted of “insurrection,” political analyst Bill Chriss said that would disqualify former President Donald Trump…
Florida 12-year-old killed after accidentally shooting self with loaded gun found at friend’s home, police say
The child was taken to a hospital in Tampa following the shooting. LAKELAND, Fla. — A…
Uvalde CISD delivers end-of-year safety, security report at final board meeting of 2022
UVALDE, Texas – In the final Uvalde CISD school board meeting of 2022, safety and security…
USPS workers see exponential increase of packages during holiday season
SAN ANTONIO – The United States Postal Services’ packaging and processing centers are shipping out 310,000…
Former North Texas rabbi who was taken hostage at synagogue speaks at White House Hanukkah event
Charlie Cytron-Walker, who is now a rabbi in North Carolina, spoke about the growing issue of…
A North Texas hospital waited hours to address a spinal emergency. It led to a woman’s paralysis and a $10.1 million court win for her
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Flower Mound was found responsible by a jury for “willful and…
Interim Uvalde CISD police chief focused on rebuilding department
UVALDE – The Uvalde CISD police department is under new leadership after Joshua Gutierrez was approved…
Governor Abbott Lights Shamash At Menorah Lighting Ceremony In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Hanukkah with leaders of the Jewish community at the State Capitol…
Texas secretary of state releases 2020 election audit, highlights procedural issues in Dallas County
The Texas Secretary of State office ordered a full forensic audit of the election for Collin,…
Grapevine’s beloved ‘Waffle Way’ reopens one week after suffering tornado damage
There is painted plywood where windows used to be, and the shop’s awning is still on…
Texas elections secure despite COVID-related “irregularities” in 2020, audit finds
Four Texas counties were evaluated in a 359-page audit released by Secretary of State John Scott…
San Antonio nonprofit still bracing for surge of migrants with Title 42 in flux
SAN ANTONIO – Thousands of migrants are at the border looking to cross into the United…
San Antonio community, nonprofit bring holiday cheer to families battling cancer
SAN ANTONIO – Thanks to the San Antonio community, dozens of local families who have loved…
Santa’s helpers spread Christmas cheer during Salvation Army’s Angel Tree event
SAN ANTONIO – With less than a week left until Christmas, Santa’s sleigh is undoubtedly getting…
3 immediate steps to protect yourself after falling victim to a scam
If you suspect you shared information with a scammer or notice fraudulent charges on an account,…
Three injured after Corvette goes into crowd at Cars and Coffee Southlake event
Police say three teens suffered injuries after the incident last Saturday morning. TROPHY CLUB, Texas —…
No, Congress can’t charge people with crimes
Congress can conduct investigations, but whether to actually prosecute is up to the Department of Justice.…
Last-minute preps to do on your house before freezing temps arrive later this week
SAN ANTONIO – Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing this week in San Antonio and…
Recall roundup: Texas oysters linked to 211 illnesses
SAN ANTONIO – Raw Texas oysters harvested from a portion of Galveston Bay are now linked…
Elementary school student wins regional holiday card contest
A fourth-grade student in the North East Independent School District is the winner of 2022 Education…
Ice house hosts annual tradition: ‘Festivus: for the rest of us!’
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SCOTUS grants stay, temporarily preventing Title 42 migrant expulsions from ending
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted a request by Republican-controlled states to delay the end of…
First Texas chapter of Women in Robotics forming in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – A new club is forming in San Antonio to support women who work…
Canyon Lake Overlook parking, access to dam to remain closed thru Jan. 31
CANYON LAKE, Texas – The temporary closure of Overlook parking at Canyon Lake and access to…
Read an executive summary of the Jan. 6 committee’s final report
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Heading into a really cold snap this week, Texans wonder if the power grid can handle it
Subfreezing temperatures are expected to hit most of Texas on Thursday into Friday. North Texas could…
Governor Abbott Appoints Bennett To 474th District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Alan Bennett to the 474th Judicial District Court in McLennan County…
San Antonio prepares for harshest cold since 2021 winter storm
An arctic air mass is expected to arrive in Texas to create a bitter chill across…
El Paso declares a state of emergency after surge in border crossings amid cold temperatures
With Title 42 ending Wednesday, El Paso officials expect the number of migrants crossing the border…
Company behind Fortnite game to issue refunds for deceptive billing practices
$245 million in customer refunds will go to players who fell victim to so-called “dark patterns”…
Jan. 6 panel recommends criminal charges for Trump
While a criminal referral is symbolic, with the Justice Department ultimately deciding whether to prosecute Trump…
Governor Abbott Directs Investigation Into Murders By Paroled Inmates Wearing Ankle Monitors
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (BPP) and Texas Department…
Social Security recipients won’t receive a bonus payment in December
Millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will get two payments in December. But the second…
NASA to Air Live Coverage of US Spacewalk for Solar Array Installation
NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station will conduct a spacewalk on Wednesday, Dec. 21, to…
Residents of Tiny Town of Tampa, Kansas, Are Flown to Tampa, Florida for ‘Trip of a Lifetime’
Every one of the 105 Kansas residents in a town called Tampa were invited on a…
A constitutional law expert explains how SCOTUS’ Moore v. Harper decision could lead to election chaos
A legal expert tells our Y’all-itics podcast that the case has led to an odd assortment…
Happiest cities in America: These two North Texas cities are in the top 10
Frisco took the No. 1 spot for the following two metrics used in the study: marriage…
Woman Who Hated Exercise Starts Lifting Weights to Help Combat Arthritis–And is Now a Regional Gold Medalist
A woman who hated exercise took up powerlifting to help combat her arthritis and is now…
The Jan. 6 committee is voting on criminal referrals
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‘They ran over our children’ Two Texas teenagers killed in hit-and-run crash
17-year-old James Solis and 15-year-old Jordan Canedo were heading home from the mall. Loved ones say…
Thieves try but fail to steal money from North Side bank ATM
SAN ANTONIO – Thieves who may have been out to score some quick Christmas cash have…
Man dies after crashing his 1930s model Ford coupe in Boerne, police say
BOERNE, Texas – Boerne police have identified the victim of a fatal traffic accident that occurred…
Teen facing charges after allegedly shooting friend while playing with gun
SAN ANTONIO – A 17 year old boy is facing criminal charges after allegedly shooting his…