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Vapes, e-cigarettes use could soon be banned in San Antonio’s public spaces
SAN ANTONIO – An alarming trend of younger people and teens using e-cigarettes and vapes…
$25K grant boosts San Antonio spay and neuter efforts
SAN ANTONIO – A $25,000 grant will help get more animals in San Antonio spayed…
Man facing charges after slashing roommate with meat cleaver during argument, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A 54-year-old man is recovering in the hospital after he was slashed…
Man hit by VIAtrans van after attempting to cross highway dies, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A man is dead after he was hit by a VIA Metropolitan…
City Council to confirm Valerie Frausto as first woman chief of San Antonio Fire Department
City Council will confirm the appointment of Valerie Frausto as the chief of the San…
NASA Brings Drone and Space Rover to Air Show
About 20,000 guests visited NASA’s tent at the Miramar Air Show in San Diego, California,…
Texas news anchor passed away unexpectedly as co-anchor emotionally tears up
Kris Radcliffe, a newscaster for KCEN in Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday. In a…
Editor’s Letter: Introducing Our November/December Issue
Texas Observer readers, I was flitting about the intersection of Lamar and Rundberg in north Austin,…
This Innovation Could Extend Little-Used Zinc Battery Lifespan Hundreds of Times to Create Battery Revolution
German scientists have found a way to extend the lifespan of zinc-ion batteries more than 100-fold,…
JD Vance full town hall in Bedford, PA (Oct. 30, 2024)
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The Black Vote: Power in the Pews
WFAA takes a deep dive into the relevancy of the Black vote as it relates…
Groundbreaking ceremony held for affordable housing development in Grand Prairie
The development, known as Alice Court, will provide 10 affordable three-bedroom homes, offering essential support…
Bat found in North Texas tests positive for rabies, officials say
The City of Plano said the bat was found near the entrance of the Campisi’s…
LIVE RADAR: Tracking potentially severe storms entering North Texas
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McKinney Proposition A | Voters to decide term limits for some elected officials
Proposition A would amend the city charter to allow the Mayor and Council to serve…
Upstart program Walnut Grove and perennial power Melissa square off in pivotal game on WFAA’s Friday Night Football
A win gets Melissa into the playoffs. A loss ends their postseason hopes. Meanwhile, Walnut…
Crash shuts down of I35-E in Farmers Branch as storms move through North Texas
All lanes of Interstate 35 East were closed Thursday after an accident. FARMERS BRANCH, Texas…
18-wheeler goes off I-35W overpass, shutting down several lanes in Fort Worth
All lanes on Interstate 35 West were closed Thursday morning after an 18-wheeler fell off…
Boston Hospital Is Treating Food as Medicine with its Own Rooftop Garden
It’s a paradox found all over the world: why is it so common for hospital food…
LIST: Central Texas Election Day watch parties
AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s less than a week until Election Day, and residents in and…
DPS: San Antonio teen on Texas most wanted list arrested in Dallas
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 17-year-old who was on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive list…
Texas Republicans lead early turnout by more than a million, early vote data suggests
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Nearly seven million Texans have already voted — nearly a third of…
Governor Abbott Appoints Rodriguez To State Pension Review Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Roel “Roy” Rodriguez, P.E. to the State Pension Review Board for…
Governor Abbott Congratulates Mansfield As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Mansfield on being designated as the sixth Tourism…
Governor Abbott Lauds Texas’ Manufacturing Industry In Corrigan
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the grand opening of the new Corrigan OSB, LLC (“Oriented Strand…
Final Polls Give an Edge to Trump but They Are Only Polls
As the final days of the 2024 presidential campaign draw to a close and final…
Post-Election Predictions: This Time, Violence May Be Worse Than 2016
We’ve been kicking around a lot of pixels over the election, and as it grows…
VIP Gold Show: Tonight, Final Predictions for Next Tuesday Are Revealed; We Discuss Who Wins and Loses
On tonight’s RedState VIP Gold Show, Scott and Duke prepare for the ELECTION SHOWDOWN in…
How It’s Done: Watch As Trump Puts on Master Class in Trolling Joe and Kamala Amid ‘GarbageGate’
People can say what they want about Donald Trump, but one thing that is undeniable…
CNN Drops Some More Data Points That Are Going to Drive Harris Crazy
Things are not going well for Kamala Harris right now. She’s not connecting with the…
When It Comes to New Zealand and Art, You’ve Got to… Hand It to Them
My Dad, in addition to his many and varied other achievements in his long, long…
Priority One: Election Integrity – RNC and Trump Campaign Go on Offense to Protect the Vote
Wednesday afternoon, I participated in an “election integrity call” hosted by the RNC and the…
Will Red-State Hospitals Be Left to Fail or Will Taxpayers Foot the Bill? A Major Bailout Could Be Coming
It’s looking more and more likely that rural hospitals in America might be staring down…
Pants on Fire: Huge Number of Gen Zers Regularly Lie About Who They Vote For
We are accustomed to being a nation of ideas where people speak their minds and…
HOT TAKES: Reactions to Trump’s Garbage Truck Troll Are Terrific, As Dems Cope and Seethe
You probably knew it was coming. President Donald Trump — the master of trolling —…
Brown water, extreme chlorine smells: E. Coli found in Floresville water sparks outrage
FLORESVILLE, Texas – Forty-five homes in a Floresville, Texas subdivision depend on a well for…
Watch Muertos Fest 2024 special on KSAT Wednesday at 7 p.m.
SAN ANTONIO – If you happen to have missed the 12th annual Día de los…
Business-backed PAC hoses firefighters in spending on San Antonio charter fight
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio’s business community has spent two-and-a-half times more than the local…
Student threatened to bring explosive, shoot up Clemens High School, Schertz police say
SCHERTZ, Texas – A student was arrested on Wednesday afternoon after threatening to bring an…
A Small Business Success Story: Mentor-Protégé Agreements Drive Growth in Aerospace Sector
In the ever-evolving aerospace industry, collaboration and mentorship are vital for fostering innovation and growth.…
60 Years Ago: Lunar Landing Research Vehicle Takes Flight
NASA test pilot Joe Walker took the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle (LLRV) for its first spin…
Dallas Bar Association hosts e-clinics in November
Volunteer attorneys will be available to answer legal questions on Wednesdays in November through the…
Federal government offering grants to U.S. businesses in effort to reshore manufacturing
DALLAS – The federal government is investing millions of dollars to grow technology investments in…
Texas homeowner shoots person during possible attempted break-in, police say
Fort Worth police said officers responded to a shooting call at approximately 12:05 a.m. on…
Kamala Harris could break 32-year record in Texas, survey suggests
Kamala Harris is on track to secure the Democratic Party‘s best presidential election performance in…
News groups ask Texas court to order release of state police records of Uvalde shooting
AUSTIN, Texas – A group of news organizations — including KPRC 2 — asked a…
Lufkin police investigating after 2 found dead inside apartment
Authorities are exploring all possibilities as to what happened. LUFKIN, Texas — The Lufkin Police…
Confused about all the different Prop A’s? | Here’s a breakdown of Central Texas ballot measures
Central Texans are voting on propositions ranging from Voter-Approval Tax Rate Elections, or VATREs, for…
The survey results are in. Here is what concerns North Texans
Inflation, traffic and homelessness are the top concerns for North Texas residents, according to a…
Opponents tell North Texas leaders to drop any plans for ‘flawed’ Marvin Nichols Reservoir
PITTSBURG – Roughly 200 people descended upon a regional water meeting in northeast Texas on…
One killed in fire in Fort Worth, officials say
Crews responded to the fire at the home in the 2000 block of North Edgewood…
Starbucks discontinues line of drinks that former CEO called ‘transformational’
Starbucks also announced Wednesday that it would no longer charge extra for using non-dairy beverages…
Most residents and business owners satisfied with safety of Downtown Dallas, even as violent crime ticks up, survey shows
Perceptions of Downtown Dallas could shape how people vote on the three city charter amendments…
One killed in fire in Fort Worth, officials say
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WFAA gains new president, general manager as it beefs up broadcasting
Carolyn Mungo has served in various roles at WFAA for many years. Now, she takes on…
When is ‘Netflix House’ opening? Galleria Dallas gives timeline
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Rooted in her faith Wednesday’s Child 16-year-old Zykeria prays for a caring adoptive family
“Don’t look at me like some kid you took in from foster care. As if…
Mavericks pick up where they left off after beginning season 3-1
The Dallas Mavericks continue to integrate their new additions but still look like a force…
State buys South Texas ranch to build its own border wall
STARR COUNTY, Texas (Border Report) — A Texas agency has bought a ranch on the…
Can you guess Texas’ favorite Halloween candy?
(NEXSTAR) — Boo! Halloween is among the biggest candy holidays — per CNBC, Easter tops…
Was your 2024 election ballot counted? Texas voters can check here
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Did you vote early and want to see if your ballot has…
Campaign Context: Democrats appear to be closing the gap in Texas presidential voting
With campaign season here, politicians are turning up the volume on campaign rhetoric. To cut…
How to watch votes being counted on Election Day in Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following a Texas law passed in 2021, people were granted access to…
2 Unwanted Dogs Spending Months in Shelter Become Best Friends–Now They’re Family After Adoption of Both
When added together, Boone and Rellie spent over 450 days at a shelter in a South…
30-50% of Twins Develop a Language Exclusive to Them During Childhood, but These Polyglots Never Stopped
From the BBC comes a delightfully educational story about a pair of identical twins who developed…
A Lawman’s Change of Heart?
Editor’s Note: This report is part of “Seeds of Distrust,” an ongoing investigative collaboration between Lighthouse Reports, the Arizona Center…
$20 Bill Found on Ground Leads to $1 Million Win for North Carolina Lottery Player
It was the easiest payday that master carpenter Jerry Hicks ever made—and the biggest too. He…
Politico ‘Journo’ Caught Red-Handed Working for Democrats After Biden Called Trump Supporters ‘Garbage’
If you ever wanted solid proof that leftist hack-machines like Politico are, in fact, arms…
HOT TAKES: Kamala Harris’ Ellipse Speech: ‘Closing Argument’ or Nail in the Coffin?
Kamala Harris, draped in a dark pantsuit with a white silk blouse, made her closing…
Well Played, JD, Well Played: Vance to Appear on Joe Rogan’s Podcast After Kamala Chickened Out
Kamala Harris was evidently too busy to schedule an appearance on the highly popular podcast…
‘Disgusting’: Donald Trump, JD Vance Respond Accordingly to Biden’s ‘Garbage’ Swipe at Trump Supporters
I think people of all political persuasions would agree that there is never a dull…
Biden and WH Desperately Try – and Fail – to Clarify His Comments Calling Trump Supporters Garbage
Joe Biden might just have formally ended Kamala Harris’ campaign on Tuesday night. The Democrats…
‘Scandal’: Vance Hits Bullseye in Shredding Politico for Attempted Cover-Up of Biden’s ‘Garbage’ Comments
For Republicans at least, one of the biggest stories of this presidential election cycle is…
‘Deranged’: Former Chief of Staff Demolishes TDS-Riddled John Kelly’s ‘Fascist Trump’ Narrative
Donald Trump went through four chiefs of staff during his presidency—he started with former RNC…
Dem-Aligned Group Drops Most Condescending Ad of This Election Cycle, and Conservative Women Are Ticked
The pandering from Democrats toward women gets more shameless and cringe with every election cycle,…
Did Biden Just Threaten Trump?
Joe Biden may have just finished off Kamala Harris’ campaign with his comment calling Trump…
Watch: Scott Jennings Derails CNN Panel’s Attempt to Paint Biden’s ‘Garbage’ Remarks as a ‘Stutter’
Another day, another mess the Democrats in the media and in Washington have to clean…
Broadway Street open to traffic as reconstruction project nears completion, city says
SAN ANTONIO – Broadway Street in downtown San Antonio is open to traffic as a…
Several in custody after fatal shooting leaves 1 dead, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – An early morning altercation led to a shooting and one person dead,…
Scobee Education Center at San Antonio College celebrates 10 years
SAN ANTONIO – The Scobee Education Center at San Antonio College (SAC) is celebrating 10…
Trick or Treat: What candy is best to eat?
San Antonio – Halloween is a time for sweet treats, but if we’re not careful,…
Family hopes new Crime Stoppers reward will bring closure 3 year’s after man’s death
SAN ANTONIO – Three years after their loved one was stabbed to death, a San…
Facing explosive growth, East Central ISD again asks voters for more money for new schools
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Sprawling across southeastern Bexar County, from Victor Braunig Lake up to…
FULL LIST: Texas general election results for November 5, 2024
HOUSTON – Texas voters head to the polls on Nov. 5, 2024, to cast their…
North Texas doctor sentenced to prison in sweeping $54 million Medicare fraud case
A North Texas doctor was sentenced to 10 years and one month in prison Tuesday…
Experts say hundreds of thousands of Texas homeowners could have saved by refinancing recently
But they would have had to catch falling mortgage rates before they quickly rebounded DALLAS…
New Jersey Teacher Uses Body as Human Shield to Protect Teen from Group Attack
For many young people, teachers play the role of mentors, counselors, and friends, but for one…
Simple ambulance repairs spark fire association concerns about Lancaster FD staffing and leadership
The Texas State Association of Fire Fighters and the Lancaster Professional Firefighters Association filed a…
Luka Doncic returns to game against Minnesota Timberwolves after limping to locker room
Mavericks star Luka Doncic hobbled to the locker room Tuesday night after a contact play…
Mavericks fend off Timberwolves 120-114 in West finals rematch behind Irving’s 35 points
A second-half scoring effort from Kyrie Irving lifted the Dallas Mavericks to a six-point win…
Freddie Freeman homers again for Dodgers early in Game 4 to set a pair of World Series records
He’s the first player to hit a home run in the first four games of…
Here’s where Ted Cruz and Colin Allred will campaign in the final days before Election Day
A tight race for U.S. Senate has the candidates on whirlwind tours of Texas. DALLAS…
‘It’s my time to step up and to lead’: One-on-one with Fort Worth ISD’s interim superintendent
FWISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Karen Molinar says she’ll take a student-driven approach to improve academic…
Kamala Harris gives closing argument, Donald Trump holds Pennsylvania rally
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‘Million-dollar teacher cheating scandal’ | District attorney announces 5 people charged
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Texas strategizing plans to enhance mass, active transit statewide
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Texas’ population continues to boom, state transportation leaders are seeking public…
State Rep. Jeff Leach asked Texas judge to consider a new Robert Roberson trial in apparent conduct violation
AUSTIN (The Texas Tribune) — State Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, texted a Texas Court of…