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By tradition, the minority party gets to chair some Texas House committees. Some in the GOP want to end that.
Republican critics say conservative priorities will always be hamstrung if Democrats, who are in the minority…
Popular Pearl restaurant to close in December
SAN ANTONIO – Tenko Ramen at the Pearl will close for good on Dec. 31 after…
LCRA, City of Brenham award $13,478 grant for chest compression system
LCRA, City of Brenham award $13,478 grant for chest compression system Device will help medical center…
San Antonio City Council appoints former councilman Michael Gallagher to temporarily fill District 10 seat
Get TPR’s best stories of the day and a jump start to the weekend with the…
39-year-old Celina man gets life in prison for 2021 murder of his wife, 2 teen children
During a 911 call, Michael Paton told dispatch he shot his wife and started a fire…
‘The house was totally gone’: Home explosion rocks Tarrant County neighborhood, critically injuring man
Westworth Village police confirmed the incident was a home explosion. WESTWORTH VILLAGE, Texas — A home…
San Antonio teen arrested after driving through New Braunfels plaza, crashing into building, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A 17-year-old from San Antonio was arrested after he allegedly drove through Main…
‘She loved big’: Makenna Lee Elrod Seiler, 10, remembered for her big heart & love for animals
Editor’s note: This article is part of a KSAT 12 special project Remembering the Victims of…
Police asking for help solving fatal shooting outside San Antonio hookah lounge
SAN ANTONIO – Police are asking for help identifying and locating the person, or people, responsible…
Will the US face the Netherlands without Pulisic?
Pulisic was injured running into the Iranian goalie while scoring in the 38th minute of the…
Family of Jake Flint speaks out after country singer dies hours after wedding
The 37-year-old country music artist’s family says their “hearts are broken over this tragic loss.” WASHINGTON…
Orion’s Moon Crater Close-up
On the sixth day of the Artemis I mission, Nov. 21, 2022, the Orion spacecraft's optical…
Governor Abbott Announces Senior Staff Leadership
Governor Greg Abbott today announced senior staff leadership in his administration following hiring and staff changes.…
Woman dies after being shot in face on Northwest Side, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are investigating after a woman was shot and killed on…
SAPD: Man asleep inside house killed in apparent drive-by shooting on West Side
SAN ANTONIO – One person is dead following an apparent drive-by shooting at a home on…
Watch ‘Elf’ under the stars and see Santa in a parade: Things to do in Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend
Not only is it December (already??), but this weekend’s holiday events schedule is jam-packed with festive…
Harry and Meghan doc footage puts royal rift at forefront
The teaser trailer for Harry and Meghan’s upcoming Netflix documentary was released as their royal relatives…
Cellphone business owner from San Antonio sentenced to 44 months in prison for fraud case
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man was sentenced to 44 months in prison on Wednesday…
Americans filed 225,000 applications for unemployment benefits last week
Applications for unemployment benefits are a proxy for layoffs, and viewed with other employment data, shows…
Prayers? Bombs? Hawaii history shows stopping lava not easy
It’s a question that comes up every time there’s an eruption that threatens human infrastructure: How…
Governor Abbott Appoints Waldrip Presiding Judge Of The Third Administrative Judicial Region
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dib Waldrip as Presiding Judge of the Third Administrative Judicial Region…
$5K reward offered for information that leads to arrest of aggravated robbery suspect
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man…
DA no show at Walmart mass shooting hearing, victim’s son and widow testify about alleged threats
EL PASO — District Attorney Yvonne Rosales failed to show up Wednesday in court for a…
12 Days of Scams How scammers swindle holiday shoppers out of money
The Better Business Bureau compiled a ‘naughty list’ of 12-holiday scams. BBB provides tips to keep…
Driver dies in Richardson after chase with Garland officers, police say
Sources at the scene say the driver of the vehicle leading the chase has died. The…
NASA to Provide Live Coverage of US Spacewalks Outside Space Station
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station will conduct a pair of U.S. spacewalks in December to…
Woman shot in hand during attempted break-in of home on Northwest Side, police say
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police say they are trying to sort out a shooting following…
4 lion cubs saved from war in Ukraine arrive at US sanctuary
A male cub and three females spent the last three weeks at the Poznan Zoo in…
Firefighters respond to fire at truck stop, restaurant along I-10 on East Side
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters are responding to a massive fire at a Flying J…
Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer, dead at age 79
The band announced her death on social media Wednesday, saying “there are no words to describe…
Uvalde victims, survivors file $27 billion class action lawsuit
The lawsuit lists several defendants including Uvalde CISD, DPS, San Antonio’s SWAT team and more. UVALDE,…
Organization that assists firefighters, police, now in need of help itself
SAN ANTONIO – When firefighters and police officers rush to an emergency, there is a chance…
A growing number of Texas rural counties are declaring local immigration “disasters”
The latest county to make a disaster declaration is an eight-hour drive away from the Texas-Mexico…
World Cup weather: How it has impacted play throughout the years
The World Cup takes place… and this might surprise you… all over the world! ? So,…
Homicides jump as crime up nearly 12% in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Driven by a spike in thefts and other property crimes, San Antonio saw…
City Council members submit paperwork to ban horse-drawn carriages in downtown San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Members of City Council are pushing to ban horse-drawn carriages in downtown San…
Man arrested for multiple car burglaries on Northwest Side, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police arrested a man Wednesday evening after he was seen burglarizing…
Funeral for longtime Tarrant County attorney Jim Lane set for Monday; unclear if it will delay Aaron Dean trial
Lane was one of the defense attorneys for the former Fort Worth officer accused of murder.…
Bangladesh Farmers Digging Simple Wells Have Created an Irrigation Wonder–With Rice Overflowing
Over the last 40 years, small-holder farmers in Bangladesh have, using very simple methods, turned the…
El Paso DA Yvonne Rosales a no-show in Walmart shooting hearing
The district judge has asked the embattled district attorney, who resigned Monday, to appear in court…
BCSO deputies losing $680,000 in leave time a year, records show
SAN ANTONIO – Watch the KSAT Investigates report on the Nightbeat at 10. Bexar County Sheriff’s…
Local nonprofit collecting holiday gift donations for families battling cancer
SAN ANTONIO – It’s the season of giving, and Big Love Cancer Care needs your help…
As one major DFW highway project nears completion, another begins
Officials broke ground on a highway project in Tarrant County today as the Southern Gateway project…
Pierce Allman, WFAA reporter who encountered Lee Harvey Oswald after JFK assassination, has died
For almost six decades, Allman was married to Dallas luxury residential realtor Allie Beth Allman. He…
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick prioritizes property tax relief, electric grid fixes and border security for 2023 legislative session
Patrick, who presides over the Senate and wields tremendous power over legislation, said lawmakers have an…
Migrants flown from Texas to Massachusetts sue “Perla,” who recruited them for flights
The flights, financed by Florida at the direction of Gov. Ron DeSantis, were filled by Perla…
Texas lawmakers have a $27 billion surplus, but a spending cap complicates their goal of lowering property taxes
Texas homeowners have some of the highest property tax bills in the nation, a byproduct of…
No, Little Debbie is not going out of business
Little Debbie snack cakes are no longer being sold on U.S. military bases nationwide and overseas…
Holiday gift ideas for people on the go
Now that more people are back to traveling, what do you give the person who has…
Boerne-based gymnastic coach likely exposed himself to more children, police say
Boerne, TEXAS – Boerne Police Chief Steve P?rez said 74-year-old Michael Spiller bonded out of Kendall…
San Antonio police seek suspect in robbery at Southeast Side restaurant
SAN ANTONIO – Crime Stoppers is seeking help from the public in identifying a man wanted…
Jurors view interrogation video of ex-Border Patrol agent on trial for killing 4 women in Laredo
SAN ANTONIO – The jury in the capital murder trial of an ex-Border Patrol agent on…
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick prioritizes property tax relief, electric grid fixes and border security for 2023 legislative session
Patrick, who presides over the Senate and wields tremendous power over legislation, said lawmakers have an…
Fugitive shot multiple times by officers during pursuit in Floresville has died, DPS says
FLORESVILLE, Texas – A suspect who was shot by officers during a pursuit with multiple law…
Authorities ask for public’s help in solving 2016 road rage murder case
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help in…
Woman accused of stabbing man multiple times for not ‘helping her with the bills,’ SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio woman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a man multiple…
Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Christine McVie dies at 79
Updated November 30, 2022 at 3:58 PM ET NEW YORK — Christine McVie, the British-born Fleetwood…
City Council selects three candidates to interview for District 10 council seat on Thursday
(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Government/Politics Joey…
Limo driver hits and kills pedestrian crossing street in Arlington, police say
Investigators determined the pedestrian was walking along N. Collins Street in the right lane of traffic…
Republican requests recount after loss in battleground race for state Senate seat in South Texas
Adam Hinojosa finished 659 votes behind Democrat Morgan LaMantia in a race that garnered 175,415 total…
$8.3 million in meth seized at Laredo port of entry
SAN ANTONIO – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at a Laredo port of entry seized…
Schertz man charged with manslaughter after causing fatal July crash on Highway 281
SAN ANTONIO – A Schertz man whose truck was going more than twice the legal speed…
Twitter’s chaos could make political violence worse outside of the U.S.
Impersonators paying for blue “verified” checkmarks. A decimated team of workers enforcing rules against hate speech…
Why Mexico is out of the World Cup, despite beating Saudi Arabia
Mexico had reached the round of 16 at the last seven World Cups, which was tied…
No, Chinese state media did not blur World Cup crowds as viral tweets suggest
Tweets suggest Chinese state media has been blurring their footage of World Cup fans as a…
Dallas Wings announce 2023 regular season schedule; WNBA announces historic 40-game season
The Wings will kick off their home opener on Saturday, May 20 against the Atlanta Dream.…
Day 2 testimony in Juan David Ortiz trial focuses on arrest of ex-Border Patrol agent, crime scene photos
SAN ANTONIO – Jurors in the capital murder trial of an ex-Border Patrol agent viewed surveillance…
Free River of Lights festival to take place along San Antonio River Walk this weekend
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio River Authority is celebrating the holiday season with the 2022…
Cryptocurrency money laundering investigation initiated in East Texas leads to 21 people indicted
Cryptocurrency money laundering networks facilitate the movement of fraud proceeds from victims in the U.S. to…
NTSB releases preliminary report on deadly Dallas air show plane crash that killed 6
NTSB says altitude maneuvers weren’t discussed before the flight or while the airplanes were in the…
Man seen at rapper TakeOff’s shooting charged with possessing a weapon
Prosecutors and defense attorneys reiterated in court that Cameron Joshua is not accused of firing a…
VIA to offer free rides on Thursday in observance of Rosa Parks Day
SAN ANTONIO – VIA is offering free rides in remembrance of civil rights figure Rosa Parks.…
Texas Ranger at center of Barrientes Vela case held in contempt of court
SAN ANTONIO – The lead investigator in the Michelle Barrientes Vela public corruption case was held…
The baguette enters the upper crust as it’s added to the U.N. cultural heritage list
PARIS — The humble baguette — the crunchy ambassador for French baking around the world —…
Crunch time: The baguette gets UN world heritage status
Experts decided the simple French flute deserved recognition after France’s culture ministry warned of a “continuous…
US Vice President, French President Visit NASA Headquarters
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson welcomed Vice President Kamala Harris and French President Emmanuel Macron to NASA…
Kamala Harris and French President Macron Meet at NASA Headquarters
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks prior to meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and NASA…
San Antonio Metro Health to receive more than $25M in grant money from CDC
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District will benefit from more than $3 billion…
Local conservancy rescues an injured bald eagle that escaped from its crate
(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Environment Courtesy…
‘Emma Tenayuca Memorial Way’ first step in new effort to honor Mexican-American legacy in San Antonio
Get TPR’s best stories of the day and a jump start to the weekend with the…
House approves bill aimed at averting nationwide rail strike
The bill would impose a compromise labor agreement brokered by President Joe Biden’s administration. WASHINGTON —…
Allegations against Texas gymnastics coach span decades, cross borders
A grand jury Tuesday indicted 74-year-old Mike Spiller on charges of indecency with a child. SAN…
Governor Abbott Appoints Garcia To State Board Of Dental Examiners
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ricky Garcia to the State Board of Dental Examiners for a…
Governor Abbott Appoints Rambin To Sixth Court Of Appeals
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jeff Rambin to the Sixth Court of Appeals, Place 2, effective…
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…
San Antonio Zoo maintains excellence in animal welfare certification
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Zoo has earned an excellence in animal welfare certificate from…
Man arrested for cashing in lottery scratch-off tickets that were stolen from North Side store, records show
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man is accused of cashing in lottery tickets that were…
Arson investigators called after 2 suspicious fires on Northwest Side
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police say it may not be a coincidence that two suspicious…
Restaurant patio, dumpster burned in suspicious fires near Medical Center
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio arson investigators are trying to determine whether two suspicious fires outside…
Spotify Wrapped 2022: Bad Bunny No. 1 artist once again
New this year, Spotify Wrapped is giving users a “listening personality” based on your streaming habits…
Prince William to visit the US for climate event
William and his wife, Catherine, will travel to Boston on Wednesday for three days of public…
NASA Responds to Independent Review of Earth System Observatory
NASA shared a response Wednesday on an independent review board established to assess plans and goals…
? Science with Sarah: Baby oil lava lamps ??
? Watch the video of Sarah’s school science experiment here! Hello parents, teachers and students! If…
Morgan’s Wonderland to host annual Snowball Run in December
SAN ANTONIO – Morgan’s Wonderland is hosting its annual Snowball Run for inclusivity in December. The…
Woman accused of stabbing boyfriend multiple times for not ‘helping her with the bills,’ SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio woman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend multiple…
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected as leader of the House Democrats
Updated November 30, 2022 at 12:12 PM ET The House Democratic Caucus has elected Rep. Hakeem…
Hakeem Jeffries elected to lead House Dems after Pelosi
It’s rare for a party that lost the midterms to regroup so easily, and stands in…
Dallas store customer fatally shoots suspected burglar who was fighting with employees, police say
The shooter told police he saw another man fighting with store employees and shot him because…
RodeoHouston adds another performer to 2023 concert lineup
Louisiana native Lauren Daigle appeared on “American Idol” twice. Her career soared in 2018 with her…
This Greek Island Replaced its Landfill with Recycling Plant That Now Reduces Waste by 85%
In order to keep their little island the pristine Aegean paradise it is, Tilos has gotten…
These San Antonio area lakes will be stocked with trout this winter
SAN ANTONIO – Thousands of rainbow trout will be stocked in lakes and ponds around San…
Trial starts for San Antonio man accused in capital murder of 14-year-old boy, 69-year-old man
SAN ANTONIO – The trial for a capital murder suspect accused in two February 2018 deaths…
Afghan soldier fleeing Taliban spent months reaching U.S. to request asylum. He was arrested at the Texas border.
DEL RIO — Two brothers stand across from each other at the Val Verde Correctional Facility…
2 arrested, charged with capital murder of 17-year-old, Grand Prairie police say
Police said three people were engaged in “possible high-risk activity” and a disturbance between the three…
RSV cases surging earlier than in previous years
Cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are usually at their worst during the winter months. This…
What to know about Celebrate SA, San Antonio’s official New Year’s Eve celebration
SAN ANTONIO – What are you doing on New Year’s Eve? You officially have an invitation…
Jeffries poised to make history as first Black person to lead congressional party
House Democrats are turning to a new generation of leaders to take the helm in the…
Supreme Court hears Texas challenge to federal immigration priorities
The U.S. Supreme Court was once again faced with a continuing dilemma on Tuesday: How much…
Russian diplomat says Brittney Griner could still come home before year’s end
Russia’s deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov said there’s still a chance for Houston native and WNBA…
People magazine reveals its 2022 ‘People of the Year’
Two of the honorees were selected for their advocacy efforts this year, while two more received…
Country singer Jake Flint dies just hours after his wedding
“We should be going through wedding photos but instead I have to pick out clothes to…
Christmas is Coming… on a Vintage Train Wrapped in Neon Lights and Steam – WATCH
Enchanting footage captures a magical practice run for Dartmouth’s Train of Lights 2022 as it passes…
Flames burn through roof after air conditioning unit causes fire in vacant house, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – A fire caused by a faulty air conditioning unit damaged a vacant house…
Tiger Woods doesn’t ‘have much left in this leg’ to compete
He says plantar fasciitis in his right foot makes it hard to walk and predicts says…
Study: U.S. gun death rates hit highest levels in decades
Among Black women, the rate of firearm-related homicides more than tripled since 2010, and the rate…
Missing 9-year-old boy reported in Richardson, police say
Police posted that Mata was missing around 2 a.m. They have not reported if he has…
For disabled children of military parents, frequent moves can lead to schooling gaps
On weekdays, Lawanda Jenkins wakes up well before dawn. The wife of an Army soldier, Jenkins…
An Afghan soldier fleeing the Taliban spent months reaching the U.S. to request asylum. He was arrested at the Texas border.
Abdul Wasi Safi was trying to reach his brother, who immigrated legally to Houston after helping…