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Erik Cantu Jr. rehospitalized for complications after being shot by SAPD officer, family says
SAN ANTONIO – The teenager who was shot by a San Antonio police officer in October…
Home destroyed, dogs rescued after fire on East Side
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a…
More than 25 people evacuated after early-morning fire at downtown apartment building, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters say more than 25 people were evacuated following a fire…
Russian airfield hit, day after drone strikes on bases
Ukrainian officials reported a new barrage of Russian missile strikes across the country Monday, as Russia…
Aaron Dead trial live updates: Day 2 in court case surrounding Atatiana Jefferson’s death kicks off Tuesday
After calling Jefferson’s nephew Zion Carr to the stand on opening day, the prosecution continues trying…
How Austin’s housing crisis has shaped the race for a new mayor
The capital city's mayoral race is something of a test case in how the state's rising…
Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick diverge ahead of the legislative session on property taxes, power grid
The dueling approaches are coming into focus as lawmakers prepare to return to Austin for the…
Parents arrested after six missing children found safe, BCSO says
SAN ANTONIO – UPDATE 12/5/22: A set of parents arrested after an AMBER Alert was issued…
Uvalde CISD board takes no action at special board meeting after hours-long closed-door session
UVALDE, Texas – The Uvalde CISD school board took no action in a specially called meeting…
Kirstie Alley, star of ‘Cheers’ and ‘Wrath of Khan,’ dies at 71
LOS ANGELES — Kirstie Alley, who won an Emmy for her role on “Cheers” and starred…
Hundreds gather in downtown Decatur to pray for Athena Strand’s family
The event was organized by Wise County Judge J.D. Clark, who tearfully addressed the crowd about…
13-year-old victim’s family visits scene of apparent hit-and-run along highway in Fort Worth to plead for public’s help
A TxDOT worker found the teen’s body in a grassy off-ramp area of the I-30 and…
Keke Palmer reveals pregnancy on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Palmer, 29, is expecting her first child with boyfriend Darius Jackson. WASHINGTON — Keke Palmer announced…
How to protect yourself from porch pirates as holidays kick into high gear
Security.org reports 18% of Texans have had a package stolen this year for a median value…
Congressman optimistic bipartisan Afghan Adjustment Act will pass
SAN ANTONIO – U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said the Afghan Adjustment Act pending in Congress, which…
Thomas Jefferson HS alumni can take part in historic reopening through ‘TJ Legacy Walkway’
For all TJ alumnus, you can be a part of this historic reopening by donating a…
‘Cheers’ star Kirstie Alley dies of cancer at age 71
Her family revealed the award-winning actress had “recently” been diagnosed with cancer. WASHINGTON — Kirstie Alley,…
Man dies at hospital after Texas couple tied him up, neglected him for weeks, police say
The man, who police said was diagnosed with mental disabilities, died on Sunday at a hospital.…
Juror dismissed from trial of ex-Border Patrol agent after fainting while autopsy photos are shown
SAN ANTONIO – A juror in the capital murder trial of an ex-Border Patrol agent was…
Dallas community group to host town hall meeting on mpox virus
The FreeLux Project and AIDS Walk South Dallas will provide information and resources on mpox virus.…
Stores with the best and worst return polices
They say it’s the thought that counts, but maybe that’s only really true if you can…
Chicken N Pickle’s ski lodge pop-up bar is back for the holidays
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Fort Worth resident wins $1 million Powerball prize
The resident claimed the prize from a Nov. 21 drawing. FORT WORTH, Texas — A Fort…
Texas Secretary of State John Scott to step down at the end of the year
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? San Antonio Spurs to spread holiday cheer in series of charitable events, engagements
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs will be spreading holiday cheer with the community this…
Author says Harriet Tubman’s life and experiences offer relevant lessons for people today
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Texas’ top election official will leave his post at the end of the year
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Attorney, mother centered around Amber Alert say children are ‘traumatized’ after allegations against CPS
According to arrest affidavits, CPS told deputies the parents were going to take their kids to…
Missing child in Irving found safe, police say
Irving Police said they were activating an AMBER Alert for a missing four-year-old, who authorities said…
Reports: 3-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander headed to the Mets
Last month, Verlander declined a $25 million option from the Astros five days after helping the…
Atatiana Jefferson’s nephew testifies she didn’t raise gun at Aaron Dean: Day 1 recap
During opening statements Monday, Dean’s lawyers told jurors that their client feared for his life. FORT…
Converse police officer charged with DWI resigns from department
SAN ANTONIO – Update: Officer Juston Alexander resigned from the Converse Police Department Dec. 2, effective…
Watch: Furry stowaway under hood of SUV gets Cibolo mechanics hopping
“Get in. Get out. Get going.” When Janet Schoen brought her SUV in for an oil…
Red Hot Chili Peppers to make stop in San Antonio on 2023 tour
SAN ANTONIO – The Red Hot Chili Peppers are stopping in San Antonio along their Global…
Bakery Lorraine offers festive treats for the holiday season
SAN ANTONIO – Bakery Lorraine is offering holiday-inspired desserts through December. A few limited-edition offerings include…
Man sentenced to 99 years in prison for severely beating, disabling his 4-month-old son
SAN ANTONIO – Terrence Harper has been sentenced to 99 years in prison after a jury…
LCRA, City of La Grange award $19,973 grant to Fayette County EMS Foundation
LCRA, City of La Grange award $19,973 grant to Fayette County EMS Foundation New all-terrain vehicle…
UTSA leaders call on students to pack their bags for Florida bowl game
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Trial date set in February for indicted former SAPD officer who shot Erik Cantu Jr.
Get TPR’s best stories of the day and a jump start to the weekend with the…
Believe it or Not, Leprosy Offers the Potential to Regenerate Livers – Cutting Transplant Wait Times
Leprosy has appeared in medical literature as far back as there has been medical literature, but…
Toys for Tots aims to put a smile on children’s faces this holiday season
SAN ANTONIO – Tis the season of giving! Toys for Tots is ramped up this year…
UTSA distributes $4.2 million to students for fall semester
SAN ANTONIO – The University of Texas at San Antonio has distributed $4.2 million through emergency…
LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $15,654 grant to Washington Volunteer Fire Department
LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $15,654 grant to Washington Volunteer Fire Department New personal protective equipment…
Employment helps adults with intellectual disabilities see what they’re capable of
From the age of 2, I have always had at least one close friend in my…
After 117 years, the Port Isabel Lighthouse will shine its beacon once again
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Y’all-itics: How Gen Z is Disrupting Politics
Young political activists learn how to motivate their peers and begin harnessing the power of the…
Why are some World Cup players wearing masks on the field?
If you’re watching the World Cup, you may be wondering why some high-profile players have been…
Texas experiencing very high levels of respiratory illness activity, CDC data shows
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Rackspace email hosting service still in midst of ‘significant failure’ after four days
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Texas-based app promises to shorten your commute, save money on gas
Routora reorders the stops along your way to create the fastest, most efficient multi-stop route on…
Aaron Dean trial (Day 1): The case surrounding Atatiana Jefferson’s death begins with opening statements, testimony by Jefferson’s nephew, surprises
Three years later, now-former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean stands trial over killing Atatiana Jefferson…
2019 Deep Ellum attack: Jury finds Austin Shuffield guilty of assault, obstruction
Shuffield was arrested after a video surfaced of him armed with a gun and punching L’Dajohnique…
Poinsettias’ danger to pets has long been overblown
Contrary to popular belief, poinsettias are not deadly to cats and dogs. But they might get…
NASA Administrator Names New Leadership at Two Agency Centers
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has named Bradley Flick director of the agency’s Armstrong Flight Research Center…
Orion Approaches Moon Before Return Flyby
On the 19th day of the Artemis I mission, Dec. 4, 2022, a camera mounted on…
Historians Stunned: Uzbekistan Nomads Supplied a Third of the Bronze Used Across Ancient Mediterranean
Cutting edge analysis of tin isotopes has shown that tiny tribes of pastoral nomads from modern-day…
‘Turning Back the Tide of Extinction’ Australian Mammals Are Coming Back: Bandicoots, Bilbies, Potoroos
For all those roo-ting for Australian wildlife, there are reasons to jump for joy as several…
Texas’ backup quarterback enters transfer portal ahead of Alamo Bowl
SAN ANTONIO – The Texas Longhorns will have a new backup quarterback in their highly-anticipated matchup…
Jazzy ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ swings on after 57 years
The nostalgic special’s soundtrack has sold millions of copies — and the lyrics to one famous…
Atatiana Jefferson’s nephew takes stand on first day of Aaron Dean murder trial
Carr was inside the home on Oct. 12, 2019, when Dean shot and killed his aunt.…
‘Wakanda Forever’ No. 1 for 4th straight weekend
For four weeks, “Wakanda Forever” has ruled the box office. Ryan Coogler’s Marvel movie has totaled…
REAL ID enforcement date extended again
The Department of Homeland Security said pandemic-related backlogs have slowed states’ progress in issuing REAL ID…
No, your driver’s license does not need to be a REAL ID to get you on a domestic flight yet
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Timeline: Three years later, Fort Worth officer Aaron Dean goes to trial for death of Atatiana Jefferson
After more than 1,100 days since Oct. 12, 2019, there is now a clearer picture of…
Hundreds of Texas Methodist churches vote to split from denomination after years of infighting over gay marriage and abortion
Those leaving are frustrated that the church has taken positions they feel are too liberal. LUBBOCK,…
No, the ‘zombie’ virus revived from Siberian permafrost can’t infect humans
Scientists did revive a long-frozen zombie virus in Russia’s Siberian region. But it only infects a…
Fire destroys man’s garage apartment home on SW Side, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – A man’s home has been destroyed following an early-morning fire on the city’s…
Giant Rudolph returned after family offers $2K reward
HOUSTON – A Houston family is happy to have their red-nosed reindeer return to the front…
Texas DPS: Plane crashes near Cleburne minutes after fuel stop
An NTSB investigator is expected to arrive to the scene Monday afternoon. CLEBURNE, Texas — An…
REWIND: How a 1973 American Airlines protest turned ‘ugly’ … literally
An archived WFAA story reported that a group of people claimed the airlines wouldn’t hire attendants…
Colorado Buffaloes introduce Deion Sanders as head football coach
NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders is leaving Jackson State to become Colorado’s fourth coach in…
Man charged with murder in Migos rapper TakeOff’s shooting death due back in court Monday
In a court document filled out by Clark, he listed himself as a self-employed DJ with…
Oxford Dictionaries names ‘goblin mode’ its word of the year
Because why not. LONDON, UK — Asked to sum up 2022 in a word, the public…
How to address antisemitic rhetoric when you encounter it
Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, set off a chain reaction of condemnations from…
Bob McGrath, ‘Sesame Street’ actor, dies at 90
The 90-year-old star played the role of Bob Johnson on the educational children’s show. WASHINGTON —…
Knight, Clooney, Grant feted at Kennedy Center Honors
The organization honors a select group of people every year for their artistic influences on American…
Texas’ rural hospitals are — once again — at grave risk of closing
A rural hospital hasn’t closed in Texas since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020. That…
North Texas pediatric hospitals now 99% full as COVID, RSV and flu cases spike
Hospitals are encouraging families to call their pediatricians before going to the ER. Cook Children’s is…
‘I forgive this man’: Grandfather of Athena Strand posts emotional message about the man accused of abducting, killing her
The Wise County Sheriff’s Office said Tanner Horner, 31, confessed to abducting and killing the 7-year-old…
Boerne cruises past Calallen, improves to 14-0; Poth edges Tidehaven; Wimberley set to face Cuero in State Semifinals
Two wins away. With Brennan, Smithson Valley and Shiner all bowing out, four teams from the…
Witness at the Border organization visits Uvalde to pay respects
UVALDE – A group that is traveling along the U.S. – Mexico border over the next…
Hear SAFD firefighter’s powerful spoken poem about mental health challenges in fire service
SAN ANTONIO – A firefighter’s job is grueling, but it’s not just physically dangerous. Seeing so…
KSAT 12?s Top 12: Week 16 Rankings
See which teams made the cut in KSAT 12?s Top 12 for Week 16 of the…
San Antonio man sponsors Ukrainian family, attorney discusses immigration policies
San Antonio – It was a long journey from Europe to the U.S. for Alexander Ilin…
Bonds, Clemens left out of Hall again; McGriff elected
McGriff, nicknamed the “Crime Dog,” hit .284 with 493 homers and 1,550 RBIs over 19 seasons…
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5 people, 2 pets displaced after safely escaping fire at Southeast Side home, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – Five people and two pets are displaced after their Southeast Side home went…
In the hunt for a male contraceptive, scientists look to stop sperm in their tracks
Condoms have been used to prevent pregnancy since the Middle Ages, with the rubber version arriving…
Mexican authorities are investigating Shanquella Robinson’s death as a femicide
Shanquella Robinson’s death is officially being investigated by Mexican authorities as a femicide: a form of…
Affidavit: Man arrested after holding employees at gunpoint during robberies at Exxon, Family Dollar
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man is behind bars after robbing multiple stores and threatening…
Tow truck driver injured after bullet strikes windshield on I-37, San Antonio police says
SAN ANTONIO – A wrecker driver was injured after a bullet struck his windshield on the…
Winners from the 2022 San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon, half-marathon
SAN ANTONIO – Thousands of runners, joggers and walkers from across the country took to the…
England reaches World Cup quarterfinals, beats Senegal 3-0
Kane scored for the 52nd time for his country to move within one of Wayne Rooney’s…
To Cut Neighbors’ Fuel Costs ‘Baker Ed’ Revived Tradition of a Village Oven – Baking for Others for Free
A baker in the English town of Guisborough, pop. 17k or thereabouts, is reviving an ancient…
Half of People Say Holiday Season Should Last Longer–With 74% Saying Holiday Prepping Puts Them in a Good Mood
Half of Americans said there’s not enough time in the holiday season to do everything they…
VIDEO: Connecticut mother rushes to rescue daughter from raccoon’s unprovoked attack on front doorstep
ASHFORD, Conn. – A heroic mother in Connecticut quickly jumped into action and saved her daughter…
Iran morality police status remains unclear after ‘closure’ comment
Nationwide anti-government protests were sparked by the death of a women three days after her arrest…
Three Fort Worth officers, driver injured during pursuit, police say
Fort Worth police say the man fled from police and launched his vehicle off of a…
Man shot multiple times, killed at motel in Harris County, sheriff says
Deputies told KHOU 11 the shooting happened just after 11 a.m. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A…
Twin ‘Saved Sister’s Life’ in Womb by Sending Distress Signal Forcing Early Delivery That Uncovered Major Problem
A twin saved her sister’s life while still in the womb, by sending out distress signals…
VALERO ALAMO BOWL 2022: No. 20 Texas vs. No. 12 Washington
SAN ANTONIO – The Longhorns are coming back to San Antonio. No. 20 Texas will take…
No. 25 UTSA to face No. 24 Troy in Cure Bowl
ORLANDO – UTSA doesn’t have to wait long to hit the field again. The Roadrunners will…
Suspect arrested in connection to shooting death of Dallas store employee
Thursday’s shooting comes days after a North Texas man shot and killed another man suspected of…
Leading SA: UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center oncologist discusses lung cancer.
SAN ANTONIO – One in 16 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime.…
Dallas Museum of Art to reopen after evacuation due to bomb threat
The museum shared the message on social media asking people not to visit at this time.…
Teen arrested after breaking into multiple cars, leading vehicle pursuit
SAN ANTONIO – A 16-year-old boy was arrested after he broke into several vehicles and led…
One hospitalized in motorcycle crash on East Side, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – One person is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a crash on the city’s…
Race for Austin mayor: Celia Israel
Israel says the city’s housing crisis is at the top of the list and is the…
Race for Austin mayor: Kirk Watson
Watson previously served as the city’s 48th Mayor in the late ’90s and he says that…
World’s Oldest Pen Pals Turn 100, After 84 Years of Transatlantic Letters–And Now They’re Meeting on Zoom
The world’s oldest pen pals have both turned 100 years old, and are celebrating 80 years…
SAPD: Shooting suspect barricades self inside home during standoff with police near downtown
SAN ANTONIO – A man accused of firing gunshots toward his neighbors has barricaded himself inside…
Driver suspected of driving intoxicated after crashing into SAPD SUV
SAN ANTONIO – A driver is under investigation for driving while intoxicated after they crashed into…
Teen Lifts a Truck to Free His Trapped Father: ‘My Son is My Hero’ (WATCH)
A 15-year-old is being hailed as a hero after lifting a truck that had fallen on…
McKinney ISD superintendent announces retirement
Dr. Rick McDaniel was in education for 35 years, the district said. MCKINNEY, Texas — McKinney…
Man found dead, woman critically injured in Haltom City house fire, officials say
Multiple local departments were dispatched to the fire on Rita Lane at about 4 a.m. Sunday.…
What students lost since cursive writing was cut from the Common Core standards
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with historian Drew Gilpin Faust about her story in The Atlantic, “Gen…
Officer hospitalized, 3 suspects in custody after shooting in Corpus Christi, police say
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – An officer was shot and hospitalized and three suspects are in custody…
Everything to know about San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon, half-marathon
SAN ANTONIO – Thousands of runners will pound the streets this weekend for the 2022 Certified…