Corpus Christi and surrounding area designated a World War II Heritage City

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Texas cities and counties returned millions in rental aid during the pandemic

In the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, the risk of mass evictions prompted the federal…

Operation Lone Star border arrest cases can’t be heard in Central Texas, appeals court rules

A judge in Central Texas’ Travis County can’t get involved in cases focused on arrests at…

Russia’s Putin says more US prisoner exchanges are possible

Despite negotiating for Griner’s release, the most high-profile American jailed abroad, the U.S. failed to win…

Why some soccer players are wearing Zorro-like masks at the World Cup

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Yes, Amazon Alexa’s tip your driver feature is real

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It’s Not Them, It’s You: Potatoes Don’t Deserve Their Bad Reputation

Data from Denmark has shown that as more and more Westerners shun the humble potato for…

An ounce of prevention: Differences in HIV prevention activities among rural and urban physicians

HIV remains a major public health concern in the United States, with adolescents and young adults…

NIOSA Rain Rock hoisted at botanical garden in hopes of clear skies for holiday light display

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LCRA and PEC award $17,571 grant to Horseshoe Bay Nature Park

LCRA and PEC award $17,571 grant to Horseshoe Bay Nature Park New interpretive signs will help…

Clinical trial for first Alzheimer’s drug with effect on cognitive decline looks for South Texas recruits

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Indicted ex-San Antonio lawyer used client money to pay for debt, ‘extravagant lifestyle,’ feds say

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No jail time for King Jay Davila’s grandmother despite involvement in infant’s death

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Scott, UIW outlast Furman 41-38, advance to FCS Quarterfinals for first time

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Private RNC member emails reveal anger at Trump, frustration with McDaniel’s response to him

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Strangers Join Together to Rent 15-Passenger Van after Flight was Canceled–Take 10-hour Road Trip Instead

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WNBA star Brittney Griner freed from a Russian prison lands in San Antonio

President Joe Biden said on Thursday that WNBA star Brittney Griner has been freed from a…

Santa visit brings joy to a frosty Alaska Inupiaq village

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Athena Strand to be laid to rest after being killed by FedEx driver

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Sinema leaves Democratic Party

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6 San Antonio-area displays make Yelp’s list for best places to see holiday lights in Texas

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Walmart CEO warns rise in retail theft could lead to store closures

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Texas drag shows become a right-wing target amid rising extremism

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U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady leaves Washington after 26 years of placing policymaking over headline-making

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Democrats elected a big class of young governors. They might be the future of the party.

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Behind the Kitchen Door: Convenience store kitchen shut down, popular coffee shops need serious cleaning

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Iran performs first known execution of prisoner arrested during protests

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Medical professionals predict Griner could undergo possible trauma patient approach upon arrival to SA

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WNBA star Brittney Griner to land at San Antonio’s Kelly Field, head to BAMC for medical care after release from Russia

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SAPD, Crime Stoppers searching for suspects in robbery on North Side

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Who was the ‘Boy in the Box’? Victim’s identity revealed 66 years later

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Shingles shot will be free for people with Medicare Part D starting January 2023

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Houston native Brittney Griner, a WNBA star, released from Russian custody in prisoner swap

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VIA announces schedule for Christmas, New Year holidays

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Felony suspect escaped police custody at NE Baptist Hospital, is still on the run, police say

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Holiday festivities continue downtown, some free parking on Tuesdays and Sundays

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XFL unveils San Antonio Brahmas jerseys

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WNBA star Brittney Griner freed in prisoner swap with Russia

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Disney just raised the prices on its Walt Disney World parks. Here’s how much.

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Man accused of abducting, killing 7-year-old Athena Strand was delivering her Christmas present, mom reveals

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No, not all payment app transactions of $600 need to be reported to the IRS

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Wise County Sheriff shares what punishment he recommends for accused killer of 7-year-old Athena Strand

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Former Republic Golf Course on Southeast Side could be converted to an arboretum

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Boeing and Space Foundation will send student art to space

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Police need help to solve West Side murder where man was shot while sitting in his car

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LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $4,463 Grant to Maxwell Social Club

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LCRA, PEC award $24,515 grant for water tank to aid firefighting efforts

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No, you can’t send Christmas cards to ‘recovering American soldiers,’ as meme claims

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Brittney Griner’s release celebrated by basketball world

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Who is Viktor Bout, the Russian prisoner the U.S. traded for Brittney Griner?

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Texas man who tweeted ‘Assassinate AOC’ pleads guilty to 9 counts, but will go to trial on threat charge

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Paul Whelan family issues statement after prisoner swap frees Griner

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WNBA star Brittney Griner freed as part of prisoner exchange with Russia

According to the White House, Griner was exchanged for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, labeled the…

Governor Abbott Appoints Draksharam To Texas Commission Of Licensing And Regulation

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sujeeth Draksharam to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation for…

SAPD, Crime Stoppers searching for person who killed woman, put her remains in duffel bag on NW Side

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are asking for the public’s help in solving the death…

Former Judson ISD police officer sentenced to prison for making threats against then-presidential candidate Joe Biden in 2019

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – A New Braunfels man has been sentenced to eight months in prison…

Al Roker shares health update amid latest hospitalization

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Texas A&M University student from San Antonio wins $100,000 in tuition during football toss competition

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio native and Texas A&M University student won $100,000 in tuition…

President Biden speaks on why American Paul Whelan wasn’t released with Brittney Griner

President Biden said he tried to bring Whelan back home, too, but said Russia is treating…

Who is Viktor Bout? Russian arms dealer freed for Brittney Griner release

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What to do about the ‘winter blues’

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LCRA, Bluebonnet Co-op award $23,055 grant to McMahan Community Women’s Club

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UK royals brace as Harry-Meghan doc promises ‘full truth’

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Yes, the U.S. has swapped prisoners with Russia before

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Governor Abbott Celebrates Construction Of Nation’s Largest Green Hydrogen Facility In Texas

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On the margins of downtown San Antonio, a maligned neighborhood mobilizes to save itself

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North Side bar damaged by early-morning fire; ATM being looked at as possible cause

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Amazon users can say ‘Alexa, Thank My Driver’ to give each driver $5 during the holiday season

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Arrest made in shooting that killed one teen, injured another on West Side in April, police say

SAN ANTONIO – A 19-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after San Antonio police said he gunned…

Woman’s Name and Tiny Sketches Found in 1,300-Year-Old Medieval Text was Hidden for 12 Centuries

Human beings have a well-known urge to leave marks of our passing on things we interact…

Man arrested in shooting death of woman following fight at East Side bar, records show

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Celine Dion diagnosed with rare, incurable neurological disorder

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Reports: Uvalde County sheriff knew about Robb shooting call, diverted to other scene half-mile away

UVALDE, Texas – Uvalde County Sheriff Ruben Nolasco knew about the calls for shots fired on…

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Family marks 12th anniversary of Pauline Diaz’s disappearance

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8-year-old girl shot in North Richland Hills

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‘We’ll leave no stone unturned,’ says attorney for Athena Strand’s mother

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Jury finds ex-Border Patrol supervisor guilty of killing four Laredo women

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Man accused of shooting, killing BCSO K-9 Chucky goes to trial

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WATCH LIVE: Day 8 of trial for former Border Patrol agent, accused serial killer Juan David Ortiz

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Dallas County reports first pediatric flu death in 2022

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