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The deadline for Trump to deliver subpoenaed documents has arrived. What now?
Friday is the deadline for former-President Donald Trump to turn over documents as part of a…
Billy Porter makes peace with himself: ‘I set myself free, honey. No more secrets’
(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Porter won…
How Texas counts ballots and keeps elections secure
Elections are critical to our democracy and the political process, but they require lots of preparation…
TACA executive director is leaving for a new role at the Dallas Symphony
(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Terry Loftis…
Former professor wins back job and money in victory over Collin College
As part of a new settlement, Education Professor Suzanne Jones will be reinstated at Collin College…
Wurstfest begins 10-day run with sausage, beer, and polka
Organizers say more than 250,000 visitors are expected during the 10-day run of Wurstfest, which opens…
NASA Sets Coverage for Artemis I Moon Mission Launch
NASA is targeting Monday, Nov. 14, for the launch of the Artemis I Moon mission during…
Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Level Of State Emergency Operations Center Ahead Of Severe Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness…
State Rep. Tony Tinderholt, one of the most far-right members of the House, announces he’s running for speaker
The current speaker, fellow Republican Dade Phelan, is expected to seek the gavel again but has…
Free Diwali San Antonio Festival of Lights returns to Hemisfair in November
SAN ANTONIO – A free festival of lights celebrating the traditions and culture of India is…
Controversial, confusing, profitable daylight saving time ends on Sunday
Millions of Americans want to abandon the time change we endure twice each year, disrupting our…
The art of record digging: Rediscovering lost music and giving it a second life
(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Arts &…
Stop hurting your own feelings: Tips on quashing negative self-talk
Do you ever hurt your own feelings? For me, it’s a common occurrence. A curt reply…
Who’s running for Texas comptroller, and why is that job so important?
Texas voters on Tuesday will decide whether to re-elect incumbent Comptroller Glenn Hegar or choose his…
Guns, inflation, immigration: Latino voters in Texas on their top issues this election
In the months leading up to Election Day on November 8th, The Texas Newsroom wanted to…
Thumbs Up from NASA Astronaut Nicole A. Mann
Selected as an astronaut candidate in June 2013, Nicole A. Mann is the first Native American…
Vibrations From Mobile Phones Traveling on Bridges Can be Used to Assess Structural Integrity
Data collected by mobile phones could be used to assess the structural integrity of bridges, suggests…
About 80% of Solid Waste customers will have a different collection day starting Nov. 7
SAN ANTONIO – Starting next week, most customers of San Antonio’s Solid Waste Management Department will…
The 5 states where you can’t play Powerball
With $1.5 billion on the line, some people who live in states without a lottery are…
Missing Arkansas woman, baby found dead in Missouri
Authorities have confirmed that the baby 33-year-old Ashley Bush had been carrying at the time of…
‘We just are not seeing it’: Where are the voters in Texas?
Election administrators in Texas are reporting a low turnout – and threats. DALLAS — For our…
Powerball announces new record-breaking jackpot for next drawing
After 39 drawings without a grand prize winner, the Powerball jackpot has reached an astronomical sum,…
Wurstfest kicks off Friday in New Braunfels
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – Wurstfest, the annual celebration of German culture in New Braunfels kicks off…
This 120-Million Year Old Bird/Dinosaur Combo Is Teaching Scientists How Birds Came to Be
A bizarre cross between a bird and a dinosaur had blue, brown and grey feathers, a…
300,000+ people have voted in Bexar County so far during early voting. See list of busiest, slowest polling locations
Get more election coverage on KSAT’s Vote 2022 page Only one day is left in the…
What the last major economic report before Election Day showed
Steady hiring, solid pay growth and a low unemployment rate have been good for workers. But…
Bond increased to $4.5M for Texas mother at center of horrific child abuse case
During the hearing, it came out that the mother, Zaikiya Duncan, 40, may have deleted video…
Republican confidence grows as they eye a South Texas congressional sweep
Democrats are spending big to stop Republicans from flipping two of the three key battleground seats…
Here’s how, where to vote early in Bexar County from Oct. 24-Nov. 4
Get more election coverage on KSAT’s Vote 2022 page There is a lot for voters to…
‘Ground Breaking’ Patient Who Survived 12 Different Types of Cancer Could Hold Key to Detection and Treating
A unique patient who has survived a dozen different types of cancer tumors over a lifetime…
‘Truly an angel’: Longview ISD mourns loss of Dennis Williams
Longview ISD is mourning the loss of retired Assistant Superintendent Dennis Williams, who was loved by…
Woman’s body found beneath burn pit on Central Texas property; man arrested
SAN ANTONIO – A Central Texas man was arrested after a dead woman was found buried…
Black Friday 2022: Strategies to score the best deals before Nov. 25
ORLANDO, FL. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Nov. 25 is Black Friday. It is by far the biggest…
Largest Buc-ee’s ever to break ground in Luling
Buc-ee’s is about to start construction on its largest store ever. The popular gas station/convenience store…
How Texan are you? Take the quiz to find out.
SAN ANTONIO – Texans are known for having pride in their state. There are myths that…
Ready to toss out your pumpkins? Here’s how to keep them out of the landfill
The U.S. produces lots of pumpkins each year — more than 2 billion in 2020 alone.…
Watch: Texas A&M students accuse Brazos County of voter suppression after moving on-campus voting site
The Texas A&M on-campus early-voting location had the second-highest voter turnout in the county during the…
How Texas counts ballots and keeps elections secure
From election equipment to ballot counting and storage, Texas elections officials follow a long list of…
Corpus Christi sold its water to Exxon, gambling on desalination. So far, it is losing the bet.
Concerns over ecological damage to Corpus Christi Bay have delayed plans to convert sea water to…
Democrats’ ‘optimistic apostle’ offers hope for the midterms
Veteran Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg explains why he's Twitter's apostle of liberal optimism and how early…
Panic buttons, locked doors could be required in Texas schools
DALLAS -- Texas schools would need silent panic buttons in classrooms and two-way emergency radios on…
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills…
Kyrie Irving posts apology after Nets suspend him for 5 games
After Irving refused to apologize for sharing an antisemitic work on his Twitter feed, the team…
Behind the Kitchen Door: College campus snack bar operating without permit told to stop preparing hot foods ‘immediately’
SAN ANTONIO – Health inspectors told a college campus snack bar operating without a permit to…
WATCH: Gov. Abbott discusses immigration, abortion, Uvalde ahead of Nov. 8 election
HOUSTON – The race for the governor’s office comes to an end in a matter of…
Spriester Sessions: Beto O’Rourke
SAN ANTONIO – With less than a week away from the general election, Gov. Greg Abbott…
Social media theft challenge targets KIA and Hyundai vehicles
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police say they are aware of a social media challenge that…
New Species of Owl Discovered on Tiny Island off African Coast – And it was Named After ‘Unflinching’ Park Ranger
A new species of owl has joined the tree of life after having been documented as…
Historic Operating Room Uncovered During Renovations May Be Site of the First Human Organ Transplant
During recent renovations to a clinic and office space in the second largest teaching hospital at…
Cook Children’s enacts ‘disaster code’ as RSV cases surge
This week, in a 24-hour period, Cook Children’s emergency department saw 603 patients. The urgent care…
Bexar County political party chairs talk about priorities, future amid 2022 midterm election
SAN ANTONIO – We are in the midst of early voting here in Texas and already…
Collin College professor reinstated at school in free speech lawsuit settlement
Suzanne Jones is the second professor to settle with the North Texas college over accusations that…
Uvalde CISD interim superintendent shares plans for district moving forward
UVALDE, Texas – Uvalde CISD’s interim superintendent spoke with KSAT 12 about his new role in…
Spurs and Josh Primo sued by former team performance therapist
(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Joey Palacios…
Paul Pelosi home from the hospital a week after home invasion
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said, “Paul remains under doctors’ care as he continues to progress on…
Frontier Airlines will expand to add jobs and match growth in DFW area
The discount airline hopes to win over more DFW passengers by expanding staff and adding new…
‘I’m in no rush’: Voter apathy takes hold of early voting ahead of Texas midterm election
Republicans may be waiting to vote on Election Day after former President Donald Trump pushed voting…
WFAA’s Santa’s Helpers 2022
WFAA’s Santa’s Helpers is celebrating its 53rd year of collecting holiday toys for children throughout the…
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Storm Threats
Governor Greg Abbott today activated state emergency response resources ahead of severe storms and potential flash…
San Antonio Costco ranks 3rd best location in the U.S. according to a survey
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonians, rejoice — one of the city’s very own Costcos has been…
San Antonio Zoo sends more than 18,000 critically endangered toad tadpoles to native Puerto Rico
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Zoo sent more than 18,000 tadpoles of the critically endangered…
Suspect arrested in murder of man found dead near downtown
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police have made an arrest in the murder of a man…
LCRA awards $20,000 grant for new lighting at Harvey and Jane Mueller Rodeo Arena in Cuero
LCRA awards $20,000 grant for new lighting at Harvey and Jane Mueller Rodeo Arena in Cuero…
LCRA awards $35,371 grant to restore Mullin Community Center
LCRA awards $35,371 grant to restore Mullin Community Center New paint, foundation repairs and a refurbished…
Some local liquor laws across Texas may be shaken up after Election Day
Sundays are generally super busy at Wimpy’s Beer and Wine in Moore County, a rural area…
Did the law enforcement delay in Uvalde cost lives? An Austin doctor and his team are trying to find out
Five months after that tragic day, a well-known Austin doctor has begun efforts to bring answers…
Woman, her two children hit by SUV near Fort Worth elementary school, police say
The crash happened near Comanche Springs Elementary School. SAGINAW, Texas — A woman and her two…
Suspects arrested after Dallas County chase involving vehicle swap, baby in car seat
Police said the chase started along Interstate 30 and George Bush Turnpike near Rockwall. It DALLAS…
In wake of the Uvalde shooting, hoax active-shooter calls keep parents and police on edge
An increase in fake active-shooter reports since the beginning of the school year has intensified parents'…
Whataburger gets festive with its 2022 holiday retail collection
SAN ANTONIO – Get cozy this winter with Whataburger’s new holiday apparel line. The fast-food giant…
BCSO identifies inmate who died after being found unresponsive in jail cell
SAN ANTONIO – An inmate at the Bexar County Jail who was found unresponsive inside his…
FULL LAWSUIT: Dr. Hillary Cauthen’s case against Josh Primo, Spurs over alleged indecent exposure
SAN ANTONIO – Former San Antonio Spurs guard Josh Primo is being sued by a former…
The number of immigrant voters is growing — and that means a more diverse electorate in Texas
(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Border &…
The GOP’s shadow race for Nebraska senator is already locked up — if the governor wants it
Pete Ricketts signaled in an interview that he's open to replacing Sen. Ben Sasse, though he…
Yes, Pfizer is planning to increase the cost of its COVID-19 vaccine by as much as 400%
Pfizer could charge up to $130 per dose for its COVID-19 vaccine in 2023, but the…
Seriously, still no Powerball winner? A few reasons why no one hit the jackpot
There’s a big reason why it seems no one can win the massive Powerball jackpot, and…
KSAT 12 wins ‘Best News or Event Feature Video’ for project memorializing Uvalde victims in 2022 EPPY awards
KSAT 12 received a big honor this week. The EPPY Awards, which honored digital news publishing…
Ex-Spurs psychologist files lawsuit against team over repeated complaints about Josh Primo; Spurs dispute
A former San Antonio Spurs’ performance psychologist is suing the Spurs organization and former Spurs guard…
Bexar County jail inmate dies in hospital after suicide attempt in cell
SAN ANTONIO – A jail inmate who attempted suicide in his cell early Wednesday has died,…
LCRA awards $24,612 grant to develop new health and wellness trails in Goliad
LCRA awards $24,612 grant to develop new health and wellness trails in Goliad Trails near Fannin…
NASA to Discuss Psyche Independent Review Board Results
NASA will host a community townhall at 12 p.m. EDT on Friday, Nov. 4, followed by…
Teen Finds a Police Medal on Bottom of River–Tracks Down ‘Heartbroken’ Officer Who’d Been Robbed of it Last Year
A retired police officer who was heartbroken when thieves stole his Exemplary Service Medal last year…
In 10 days of early voting, 274,000+ people have cast a ballot in Bexar County. See list of busiest, slowest polling locations
Get more election coverage on KSAT’s Vote 2022 page Only two days are left in the…
LCRA awards $22,456 grant to Karnes County Emergency Medical Services
LCRA awards $22,456 grant to Karnes County Emergency Medical Services New medical manikin will enhance training…
Rain from latest cold front could create slick drive home Friday
A fasting moving Pacific cold front is expected to trigger some showers during the drive home…
LGBTQ Texans voting with marriage, worker protections and trans rights in mind
A lifelong Republican born and raised in deep-red East Texas, Thomas Smith often laments that he…
Yes, the federal government transports migrants to other states
The federal government does transport migrants around the country for various purposes, including to unite unaccompanied…
Governor Abbott Announces 4th Annual Texas Sounds & Cities Conference
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Music Office today announced the Fourth Annual Texas Sounds &…
Smoke may have prevented man from escaping burning bedroom, mom says
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The mother of a man who had to be rescued from a…
Abortion is not an option in Texas – even if a developing baby has a low chance of survival
The names of people included in this story have been changed to protect their identities. Melissa…
$1 million winning Powerball ticket sold in Central Texas
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1.5 billion with the next drawing set for Saturday. ROUND…
Four Uvalde shooting victims left classrooms alive. Investigators are reviewing whether a faster response could have saved them.
The inquiry will help determine whether criminal charges should be brought against responding officers.
La Nina holds. That’s not good news for San Antonio’s drought situation
You don’t need me to tell you how dry it’s been. At this point, everyone is…
Inflation impacting our holidays: How to save while you spend
ORLANDO, FL. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Another month has gone by and it’s another month the feds…
What election questions do you have? We want to try & bring you some answers
As Election Day on Nov. 8 approaches, you can expect more election coverage from your local…
Walmart plans to sell some Thanksgiving items at last year’s prices
One survey found that more than one-third of people expect to pay more for Thanksgiving groceries…
Ray Guy, first Pro Football Hall of Fame punter, dies at 72
Guy’s kicks went so high that one hit the Superdome scoreboard 90 feet above the field…
NASA ABoVE Team Studies Thawing Permafrost, Lakes
Since 2015, scientists participating in NASA's Arctic Boreal Vulnerability Experiment (ABoVE) have been studying the impacts…
‘Do not drive’ warning issued for thousands of older Dodge, Chrysler vehicles
Stellantis, formerly Fiat Chrysler, said that the longer these particular vehicles remain unrepaired, the greater the…
MacKenzie Scott donates $16M to Grand Prairie ISD
In June, Scott gave $2.7 billion to 286 organizations in her third round of “no-strings-attached, major…
NASA to Provide Coverage of Preview Briefing, US Spacewalks
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station will conduct a series of U.S. spacewalks in November and…
Girl Scouts Receive $84 Million Donation From MacKenzie Scott to Aid Recovery From Lack of Income During Pandemic
Girl Scouts of the USA will need to give MacKenzie Scott a badge for philanthropy after…
Starbucks is now selling holiday cups and beverages
While some of us still have Halloween decorations to put away, Starbucks has moved on to…
CMT Music Awards to be broadcast from Austin
SAN ANTONIO – Next year’s CMT Music Awards will take place in Texas for the first…
Missing Houston-area teacher found alive in New Orleans, report says
HOUSTON – A teacher from a Houston-area school district who had been missing for more than…
A Winter Whataland: Whataburger announces new items for Christmas collection
Why just eat Whataburger when you can wear it, too? CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — If you…
Here’s why you shouldn’t take the cash option on Powerball’s $1.5B prize
When it comes to large jackpot prizes, most people take the cash option and financial advisors…
Off-duty Dallas officer has ‘major’ injuries after crash with drunk drivers, police say
The crash happened at approximately 2:10 a.m. Thursday on the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge at North…
LCRA awards $50,000 grant to renovate Boling Little League facility
LCRA awards $50,000 grant to renovate Boling Little League facility New ADA-compliant restroom building will increase…
Former BCSO deputy arrested after allowing jail inmate to post Instagram videos with his cellphone
SAN ANTONIO – A former Bexar County sheriff’s deputy was arrested Wednesday after an investigation revealed…
San Antonio man arrested after his 2-month-old dies from blunt-force trauma to chest, records show
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man has been arrested after his 2-month-old son died from…
Why a baseball legend is responsible for Twitter’s blue check marks
As debate rages over new Twitter owner Elon Musk’s plan to charge users for the verification,…
Motorcyclist fatally shot at intersection in Cedar Hill, police say
The shooting happened shortly before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bear Creek Road and South Duncanville Road,…
Canyon Lake overlook park, access to dam will be closed for several weeks
The overlook park at Canyon Lake and access to the dam will be closed for several…
Driver flees after crashing car into East Side home, pinning woman under vehicle
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are searching for the driver who crashed their car into…
Photos: In the wake of tragedy, Uvalde residents look to murals for healing
Murals of the victims give the community a positive outlet to process their grief and celebrate…
LGBTQ Texans voting with marriage, worker protections and trans rights in mind
The Texas Tribune spoke with LGBTQ voters, the parents of queer youth and advocates from across…
These Texans were trying to help run elections. Then Ken Paxton’s office launched criminal investigations.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton hasn't just been pursuing supposed voter fraud. His office has also…
Port Arthur pollution fight shows how Texas blocks citizen protests
A local activist went before a judge, arguing for lower pollution limits on two new liquified…