The next World Cup will jump to 48 teams. Is bigger better?

FIFA says opening soccer’s marquee event to more of its 211 member countries should have an…

Oscar Mayer recalls 2,400 pounds of ham and cheese loaf products

There have been no reports of illness linked to the recalled items. WASHINGTON — More than 2,000…

A boil-water notice in Houston made national news. In rural Texas, it’s a way of life.

Rural communities face compounding reasons they can't improve their water infrastructure, including inflation and a lack…

Guadalupe County emergency crews investigate reports of gas leak

GUADALUPE COUNTY, Texas – Multiple emergency crews have been investigating reports of a possible gas leak…

Swear words across languages may have more in common than previously thought

AILSA CHANG, HOST: There’s a common trope in sci fi when characters curse. RYAN MCKAY: I…

Did anyone win the $354M Mega Millions?

One month after Powerball’s jackpot reached a record-high $2.04 billion, Mega Millions is offering players another…

Owner seeks justice, answers after dog shot in the head with an arrow

MEDINA COUNTY – Boomer, a two-year-old German shorthaired pointer, was shot in the head with an…

Dallas teacher makes U.S. national bobsled team, competes in World Cup

“It’s never too late to chase your dream,” Freddie Harris Jr. said. DALLAS — It’s a change…

Rackspace customer emails impacted after ransomware breached hosted exchange environment, company says

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio-based company Rackspace has confirmed that a piece of ransomware managed to…

South Side home unlivable after contractor removes roof, walks off the job

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio woman has been forced to permanently move in with her…

Legendary boxing referee Mills Lane dies

Respected for being tough but fair, Lane’s famous “Let’s get it on!” command became the final…

Raphael Warnock defeats Herschel Walker in Georgia Senate race

Warnock’s win ensures Democrats an outright majority in the Senate for the rest of President Joe…

HPD: Police responded to Sen. Ted Cruz’s Houston home due to ‘self-inflicted cutting’ call

Houston police said they responded to Sen. Ted Cruz’s home in the River Oaks area on…

‘We got zero, squat, nothing’ Uvalde Mayor frustrated as the city is denied access to critical information

Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin responded for the first time after the city filed a lawsuit against…

Parents looking for Children’s Tylenol or Motrin may find empty shelves

Flu, RSV and COVID are making a lot of kids sick right now and that’s why…

Athena Strand’s mother delivers moving message while speaking for the first time since 7-year-old’s death

Maitlyn Gandy told thousands in Cottondale Tuesday night to remember her daughter as they gathered for…

Family suspects retaliation in East Side fires

San Antonio – The flames that destroyed an East Side home burned bright and hot Tuesday…

Councilman Clayton Perry receives DWI charge one month after alleged hit-and-run

Get TPR’s best stories of the day and a jump start to the weekend with the…

Will Smith: ‘Emancipation’ role brought inspiration after Oscars slap backlash

Smith said his character taught him a lesson in overcoming adversity after he faced condemnation and…

WATCH: KSAT Community December Town Hall on seasonal depression

SAN ANTONIO – Among the takeaways from the past couple of years, selfcare has been a…

SAPD files at-large case of DWI against San Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry

Correction: A previous version of this story indicated that SAPD had filed a DWI charge against…

Fort Worth-based manufacturer awarded billion-dollar U.S. Army aircraft contract to replace Black Hawk helicopters

FORT WORTH, Texas — The United States Army has awarded a billion-dollar contract to a Fort…

Weatherford community hosts 2 vigils in 1 day to honor Athena Strand

“I can’t help but look at this tree and think there would’ve been two little eyes…

Woman killed in front of 8-year-old daughter was trying to end things with man who shot her, family says

Police said 32-year-old Kenia Osorio was shot in a car outside Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus…

‘Becoming a doctor’ and the life that follows

When she was a third-year medical student at Texas A&M University, Stephanie Swafford wrote about her…

From her ‘love of animals and pizza’, Maranda Mathis, 11, remembered as sweet girl

Editor’s note: This article is part of a KSAT 12 special project Remembering the Victims of…

Swear words across languages may have more in common than previously thought

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Police who responded to the Capitol attack are awarded the Congressional Gold Medal

(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Liam James…

Jan. 6 committee is likely to make criminal referrals related to Capitol attack

Rep. Bennie Thompson, chairman of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the…

Hertz will pay $168 million to customers it falsely accused of stealing its cars

For years, the rental car company Hertz falsely accused hundreds of innocent customers of stealing its…

‘Bad timing’: Dallas ISD’s former superintendent, Dr. Michael Hinojosa, confirms he will not run for mayor

When asked why he’s choosing not to pursue politics, Hinojosa said it’s bad timing for him…

No, JOANN Fabric isn’t going out of business or closing most of its stores

JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores is set to close only eight out of its more than…

Aaron Dean trial: Former police partner, Atatiana Jefferson’s neighbor take the witness stand on Day 2

After calling Jefferson’s nephew Zion Carr to the stand on opening day, the prosecution continues trying…

Cruz: “Of course” Trump was wrong to call for terminating Constitution

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz condemned the comment by the former president, but he also said that…

Camper disappears at Canyon Lake, belongings found by lake shore

CANYON LAKE, Texas – A 22-year-old camper disappeared at Canyon Lake over the weekend and is…

World Cup 2022: What teams advanced to the quarterfinals?

Out of the initial 16 teams in the knockout round, only 8 will secure a place…

3 men in Midland Co. arrested in connection to murder of 11-month-old child

The father of the child, Dylan Mckay Oneal, has been charged with capital murder, while the…

Facebook parent Meta threatens to remove news from platform

Last year, Facebook briefly blocked news in Australia after the country passed a bill to compel…

NASA to Discuss Climate Research, Mitigation Efforts

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will discuss the agency’s climate portfolio at 11 a.m. EST on Thursday,…

BGC Scores and Schedules: Playoffs Week 5

Below you will find the schedule of games and live scores for high school football games…

Area law enforcement agencies have taken in close to $10 million in excess military equipment

CUERO, Texas – Law enforcement agencies around the San Antonio area have taken in close to…

Trial in fatal wrong-way crash outside Boerne scheduled for March

KENDALL COUNTY, Texas – A San Antonio woman accused of driving the wrong way on a…

LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $10,570 grant to American Legion Post

LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $10,570 grant to American Legion Post New electrical wiring will allow…

Rackspace Hosted Exchange failure due to ‘ransomware incident’; company faces class-action lawsuit

Get TPR’s best stories of the day and a jump start to the weekend with the…

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

You can’t mail a Christmas card to an unnamed “recovering American soldier” this holiday season, as…

Trump Organization convicted in executive tax dodge scheme

As punishment, the Trump Organization could be fined up to $1.6 million, a relatively small amount…

NASA Administrator, Astronauts Bring Space to Washington Schools

NASA is supporting a nationwide initiative to provide nutritious and hands-on educational kits to children, teachers,…

Cristiano Ronaldo benched for World Cup match against Switzerland

Ronaldo was pulled from Portugal’s game against South Korea on Friday and it was clear he…

San Antonio nonprofit connects African American youth to the outdoors

SAN ANTONIO – A local nonprofit focused on connecting youth of color to the outdoors has…

Salvation Army’s 2022 Parade of Kettles kicks off

It’s the Christmas season and that means the annual Salvation Army’s Parade of Kettles competition is…

Huskies and Horns ready to tangle in the Alamo Bowl

Get TPR’s best stories of the day and a jump start to the weekend with the…

Morocco makes history, beats Spain on penalties to advance at World Cup

Morocco is the only team from outside Europe or South America to make it to the…

Seeing realistic avatars on social media? Here’s what they are, how to make one and the concerns about them

SAN ANTONIO – You’ve likely seen AI-generated selfies all over your social news feeds over the…

LCRA awards $50,000 grant for improvements at popular community park in Menard

LCRA awards $50,000 grant for improvements at popular community park in Menard American Legion Park to…

LCRA awards $16,720 grant to Doss Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA awards $16,720 grant to Doss Volunteer Fire Department New firefighting gear will replace worn, damaged…

Gov. Greg Abbott says he will nominate retiring state Sen. Jane Nelson to be secretary of state

Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday he will nominate retiring state Sen. Jane Nelson to be secretary…

Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick diverge ahead of the legislative session on property taxes, power grid

The legislative session is more than a month away, but fault lines are already emerging between…

Army awards Bell Textron contract worth billions to replace Black Hawk helicopter

Bell Textron Inc. beat two of the biggest defense contractors in the industry for a U.S.…

Forbes list names H-E-B as the 6th-largest private company in the U.S.

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There’s no $150 Kroger coupon — this is a scam

A VERIFY viewer asked if Kroger is really giving away a free $150 coupon for the…

Jan. 6 ‘heroes’ honored for defending Capitol from Trump mob

The ceremony at the Capitol comes as Democrats, just weeks away from losing their House majority,…

Nike ends partnership with Kyrie Irving days before signature shoe launch

Irving had been a Nike athlete since the start of his career in 2011, and was…

Endeavour Crew Make Repairs to Hubble

In this Dec. 1993, onboard view from Space Shuttle mission STS-61 shows astronauts Story Musgrave and…

Man Returns Library Book He Needed for Fixing an Old Mercedes 47 Years Overdue with an Apology Letter

47 years ago, a Minnesota man walked into his local library and took out a book…

Gov. Greg Abbott says he will nominate retiring state Sen. Jane Nelson to be secretary of state

Nelson planned to retire from the Senate after 30 years in office. But her nomination will…

Shania Twain announces San Antonio show for fall 2023

SAN ANTONIO – Country music icon Shania Twain is kicking off the second leg of her…

West Side cultural arts organization offers free art workshops

SAN ANTONIO – A cultural arts organization is working with San Antonio’s youth to help tell…

BGC High School Football Playoffs Week 4 Final Scores

Below you will find the final scores for week four of high school football playoffs –…

Where does our water come from? KSAT Explains

SAN ANTONIO – Water may just be the new oil in Texas. As droughts become more…

Gov. Abbott to appoint State Sen. Jane Nelson as next Texas Secretary of State

On Monday, current Secretary of State John Scott announced he will step down at the end…

Watch out for these holiday pet hazards to avoid a not-so-festive vet trip

Some of your favorite holiday foods and decorations could be deadly for your dog or cat.…

Suspect in Club Q shooting charged with 305 counts

Charges against Anderson Lee Aldrich include five counts of first-degree murder and dozens of attempted murder…

Two Channel Island Plants Found Nowhere Else are Off Endangered Species List and Now Flourishing

Two plants that live on California’s Channel Islands and nowhere else on earth have reached recovery…

Governor Abbott To Appoint Senator Nelson As Texas Secretary Of State

Governor Greg Abbott today accepted the resignation of Texas Secretary of State John Scott and announced…

December 2022

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Actress Kirstie Alley remembered by friends, fans in Hollywood

Celebrities took to social media to offer condolences and tributes to ‘Cheers’ actress Kirstie Alley. WASHINGTON…

Suspect arrested for smashing man’s head with cinderblock, stealing his car, records show

SAN ANTONIO – A man was arrested after San Antonio police say he smashed another man’s…

Crime Stoppers offering $5K reward for information in deadly hit-and-run

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads…

The man who shot Lady Gaga’s dog walker gets 21 years in prison

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The man who shot and wounded Lady Gaga’s dog walker while stealing…

Recent murders lead Texas Muslim leaders to call for frank discussions about domestic violence

In May, a Houston man shot and killed his estranged wife, their 4-year-old daughter and his…

Aaron Dean’s murder trial begins with major question: Was police shooting justified?

The prosecution and defense agree on the basic facts. Dean, a former Fort Worth police officer,…

The fight to preserve El Paso’s Castner Range as a national monument

El Paso conservationists are fighting to get a 7,000-acre expanse of high desert wilderness designated a…

COVID-19, flu and RSV overwhelm hospitals just as pandemic surge briefly subsided

Hospitals across the United States are dealing with a combination of illnesses that are once again…

South Texas drag productions company says they’re upping security at shows due to threats

AZUL Entertainment in Portland said on their Facebook page they want to be sure entertainers, staff…

Texas lawmakers ask state agency to delay power market redesign until after 2023 legislative session

Lawmakers questioned whether a PUC proposal to redesign Texas’ electricity market would lead to the building…

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

SAN ANTONIO – Chicken N Pickle is inviting people to get in a festive mood at…

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

Scott was appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott in October 2021. AUSTIN, Texas — The state’s top…

? 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…