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Feud between two men leads to shooting on West Side, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – An ongoing feud led to a man being shot and hospitalized on the…
Park outdoors: Subaru recalls Ascent SUVs due to fire risk
If an owner notices or smells smoke around the dashboard or driver’s foot well, they should…
Inside the turmoil roiling No Labels’ unity ticket presidential campaign
The centrist group says its critics don't give it proper credit. But ex-staffers say the organization…
Republicans have a post-election epiphany on mail voting
There's just one main hurdle: Donald Trump isn't ready to drop his attack on the method.
Small church bus carrying 25 people flips over in Houston, several injured, sheriff says
HOUSTON, Texas – A small church bus carrying 25 people flipped over near an apartment complex…
Texas’ last public lighthouse shines for the first time in 117 years
Get TPR’s best stories of the day and a jump start to the weekend with the…
Athena Strand: Funeral service for 7-year-old included a custom pink casket, her favorite Disney songs
Strand’s mother told WFAA that SoulShine Industries donated the casket for the service. The company also…
Two arrested by Dallas police in connection to murder of 14-year-old in September
Police say one suspect is still on the loose. DALLAS — Editor’s note: The above video…
Trial starts for man accused of stabbing, killing friend in 2020
SAN ANTONIO – The trial for a San Antonio man accused of stabbing his friend in…
SpaceX gives rival’s internet satellites ride to orbit
SpaceX agreed to launch satellites for OneWeb after the British company broke ties with Russia over…
Food truck owner robbed, shot while trying to chase suspect
SAN ANTONIO – A food truck owner was robbed and then shot in the leg on…
Ex-Border Patrol agent cries while phone call from him to wife is heard in court
SAN ANTONIO – For the first time in the capital murder trial of an ex-Border Patrol…
Child Protective Services responds after parents speak out against agency following their arrest
SAN ANTONIO – Child Protective Services released a statement regarding the case of two parents facing…
Several security failures discovered in investigation into Gonzalo Lopez’s escape, report shows
An investigation led by The Marshall Report and Houston Chronicle shows several security failures leading up…
GOP lawmakers respond to Trump’s dinner with white nationalist Fuentes
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Trump denies he suggested ‘termination’ of Constitution, without deleting post
On Truth Social on Saturday, he repeated false claims about election fraud, which he said "allows…
Supreme Court leaves student debt relief program on hold after Texas judge blocked it
More than 16 million people had already been approved for student loan debt relief by the…
To combat opioid overdoses, Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports decriminalizing fentanyl testing strips
The announcement signals a shift in Abbott's approach to fighting the opioid epidemic. He had previously…
Texans wear pink Monday in honor of 7-year-old Athena Strand
Wise County Judge J.D. Clark called on everyone in the county to wear pink, Athena’s favorite…
Man who shot Lady Gaga’s dog walker gets 21 years in prison
A nearby doorbell camera recorded the dog walker screaming “Oh, my God! I’ve been shot!” and…
Athena Strand: Body of missing 7-year-old girl found by Wise County police Friday, suspect in custody
Authorities say Tanner Lynn Horner, a 31-year-old contract FedEx driver, confessed to abducting and killing the…
Parler halts intent of sale to Kanye West, parent company announces
Though Parler said it cut ties in November with the rapper now known as Ye, the…
GOP lawmakers mostly decline to condemn Trump over white supremacist meeting
Former Vice President Mike Pence called on the ex-president to apologize for the dinner with prominent…
Lead investigator tells jurors that ex-Border Patrol agent admits to killing 4 women
SAN ANTONIO – One of the lead investigators looking into the deaths of four prostitutes in…
Biden, Macron vow unity against Russia, discuss trade row
Biden is welcoming French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House for a visit that will…
Texas lawmakers signed NDAs to obtain Uvalde shooting case file
A group of Texas lawmakers have gotten information from the confidential case file by signing non-disclosure…
Governor Abbott Celebrates University Of Houston’s Groundbreaking Fentanyl Vaccine
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the tremendous achievement of researchers at the University of Houston (UH)…
Biden’s generation is ceding the stage as he plots his next act
When Nancy Pelosi stepped down, she had a successor in mind. The field that follows President…
Black mayors are leading the nation’s biggest cities for the first time
New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston will all have Black leaders once Karen Bass is…
Congress prepares to take up bill preventing rail strike
The unions have threatened to strike if an agreement can’t be reached before a Dec. 9…
Qatar says worker deaths for World Cup ‘between 400 and 500’
The comment by Hassan al-Thawadi, a top Qatari official, is higher than any other number previously…
Gov. Abbott eyeing discussions of gender identity in Texas schools for next legislative session
“Schools must get back to fundamentals & stop pushing woke agendas,” Abbott said in the tweet.…
Texas Supreme Court orders Harris County to include more than 2,000 late-cast ballots in certified election results
After a last-minute challenge from the attorney general, county commissioners agreed to certify those provisional votes…
Visiting Texas border, Kevin McCarthy calls on DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to resign
The Republican leader in the U.S. House vowed to consider impeachment if the secretary, who oversees…
Governor Abbott Appoints Moore, Watkins To Statewide Health Coordinating Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Quincy Moore, III, Ph.D. and Cheletta Watkins, M.D. to the Statewide…
Roland Gutierrez Won’t Let Greg Abbott Forget Uvalde
As he watched a couple load ice chests into their car at a gas station, something…
A Film Feast for Thanksgiving
From Bones and All to Glass Onion, there are many options for movie lovers this Thanksgiving.…
Stimulus checks, child tax credit: Millions face Nov. 17 deadline for easy filing tool
Some families may be leaving up to $3,600 per child unclaimed, in addition to other payments…
Congress returns for busy lame-duck session
Much of the action will be playing out behind closed doors in private caucus meetings. WASHINGTON…
Governor Abbott Announces $13.1 Million In Grants To Texas Military Communities
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a new round of $13.1 million in grant funding from the…
Astros fan accused of throwing cans at Sen. Ted Cruz appears in court
Joseph Halm Arcidiacono, 33, appeared in court while wearing an Astros jersey after throwing two unopened…
Lewis Hamilton becomes honorary citizen of Brazil before race
Hamilton has many fans in Brazil due to his F1 skills and his admiration for Brazilian…
Ads against Abbott, other Texas Republicans by shadowy group test campaign ethics law
AUSTIN -- The third biggest spender in Texas elections this year is a shadowy group that…
Powerball $1.9 billion jackpot Can I buy tickets online?
While you can play the lottery in most states, only a handful sell Powerball tickets over…
Driver caught doing donuts in stolen car led Fort Worth police on chase, officials say
Police went after the suspects after seeing the car leaving the car meet in the Marl…
Female officer shot during police training in Fort Worth
Police say the officer is in critical, but stable, condition as of Saturday afternoon. FORT WORTH,…
No, you didn’t win the $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot
The never-before-seen sum is pushing the lottery record to new heights. WASHINGTON — The Powerball jackpot…
Kyrie Irving, suspended by the Nets, loses Nike partnership
The sportswear giant said it is suspending its relationship with Irving and will no longer launch…
Astroworld Festival tragedy: The impact on Travis Scott’s career didn’t last
It’s been a year since 10 people died when the crowd surged during Travis Scott’s concert…
New Vanessa Guillen documentary coming to Netflix
“At the core, this is a story about overcoming the greatest odds imaginable in the name…
Jan. 6 panel extends deadline for Trump to produce documents, again requests testimony
Friday had been the committee’s deadline for Trump to produce an extensive number of documents and…
Watch it again: Chas McCormick makes incredible 9th-inning catch in Game 5 of the World Series
“Honestly, I thought he hit it out,” McCormick said. “At that point, I was being really…
Have you seen her? San Antonio police searching for missing 44-year-old woman
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are searching for a 44-year-old woman last seen Wednesday on…
NJ synagogues on alert after FBI receives ‘credible information of a broad threat’
The FBI’s Newark office released a statement urging synagogues to “take all security precautions to protect…
Gov. Abbott focuses on border issues during campaign event in Bexar County
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Gov. Greg Abbott made a campaign stop in Von Ormy to speak…
Judges say death of father in private-run jail ‘beyond troubling’
WFAA’s “Jailed To Death” series exposed lack of medical care in Lasalle jails. DALLAS — An…
What in the world is ‘Keller Shake?’ Inside the district-wide competition to boost kids’ confidence
Keller ISD third and fourth grade students participated in the semifinals Thursday. KELLER, Texas — Meet…
Texas could get $276 million from opioid settlement with CVS Pharmacy
Texas has joined a multibillion-dollar, multistate opioid settlement with CVS Pharmacy — the latest development in…
Many churches use their pulpit to support or oppose political candidates
The 1954 Johnson Amendment, named for then-Texas Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson, has long barred nonprofits, including…
Overturned 18-wheeler shuts down I-20 in Arlington
The crash was causing heavy backups through Arlington early Thursday morning. ARLINGTON, Texas — An overturned…
Biden implores voters to save democracy from lies, violence
The speech comes days after a man seeking to kidnap House Speaker Nancy Pelosi severely injured…
Under pressure from Congress, some states are making it easier for overseas troops to vote
This year’s midterm elections come ten years after Congress passed new laws and some states adopted…
Paul Pelosi’s accused attacker held without bail
The attack on 82-year-old Paul Pelosi sent shockwaves through the political world days before the midterm…
‘Please step up’ Houston police, mayor ask for public’s help to find rapper TakeOff’s killer
HPD said TakeOff and Quavo of the Atlanta-based rap trio were at a private party at…
15 hurt, including 3 children, in Chicago Halloween shooting
Police said the drive-by shooters appeared to fire indiscriminately into the crowd. CHICAGO — As many…
Changes to ACA health insurance to keep in mind as enrollment for 2023 coverage begins
It’s fall again, meaning shorter days, cooler temperatures, and open enrollment for Affordable Care Act marketplace…
Instagram users flood Twitter, say accounts were suspended
Users claimed their accounts were suddenly suspended, with no clear explanation as to why. Reports that…
Knoxville woman sounds the alarm on the warning signs of IBC
A breast cancer survivor wants you to know the signs of Inflammatory Breast Cancer because they…
Concerns rise as Russia resumes grain blockade of Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia resumed its blockade of Ukrainian ports on Sunday, cutting off urgently needed…
Will Southwest fly to new markets soon? Don’t count on it.
The airline is placing its focus on restoration of prior destinations after experiencing challenges stemming from…
Turmoil inside American Airlines pilot union puts possible deal in jeopardy
A possible violation of the union’s constitution and bylaws by its negotiating team could stall a…
‘Heartbreaking’: South Korea in shock as 153 die in Halloween crowd surge
Police said the victims were crushed by a large crowd pushing through a narrow street during…
Actress America Ferrera visits San Antonio to mobilize voters for early voting
San Antonio – National organizations and actress America Ferrera visited San Antonio for a parade Saturday…
2 dead in murder-suicide in Lewisville, police say
Police said a woman called 911 and could be heard arguing with a man and shortly…
White Settlement police charge 17-year-old with shooting 14-year-old
Based upon recovered evidence, police say they believe the suspect confronted the victim over a girl…
In chaotic Texas court hearing, True the Vote leaders found in contempt
The ruling came after the conservative voting organization's leaders failed to provide specifics about the alleged…
So far, voter turnout in Texas lags behind 2018
Through the first four days of early voting in Texas, turnout in most of the state’s…
Black residents in Corpus Christi file a civil rights complaint to stop Texas’ first desalination plant
Since 2007, Hillcrest residents have sued to challenge plans for a sewage treatment plant in their…
Paul Pelosi told attacker he needed to use the bathroom, called 911 from there
"Where is Nancy?" the perpetrator called out before assaulting the speaker's husband with a hammer --…
Phillies come back from five-run deficit to beat Houston, 6-5, in World Series Game 1
HOUSTON — Even with a five-run lead, Justin Verlander couldn’t get his first World Series win.…
50 dead, dozens feared missing as storm lashes Philippines
The worst storm impact so far was a mudslide that buried dozens of houses with as…
To Build a Theocracy
Facing I-45 north of Houston, next to a Lexus dealership, stands Grace Woodlands church. Inside, author…
Dispatcher’s ‘intuition’ may have saved Paul Pelosi, San Francisco’s police chief says
Updated October 28, 2022 at 12:36 PM ET An intruder broke into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s…
Members of Congress from Texas react to violent attack against Nancy Pelosi’s husband, uptick in violence against lawmakers
Congress members from both sides of the aisle condemned the violence against Pelosi. DALLAS — Lawmakers…
Can Democrats in Tarrant County replicate the success they had in 2018 and 2020?
Democrats hope population growth and Republican infighting will help them win in the state’s third-most-populous county…
$92 million residential project in the works in south Fort Worth
Primrose Hybrid South is expected to total over 529,000 square feet on build-out. The project is…
Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Phelan, Senate Finance, House Appropriations Committee Chairs Announce Additional $874.6 Million For Public Safety Initiatives
Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman,…
Texas Republicans in tight races open to rape and incest exceptions to abortion ban
In some battleground state legislative races, Republicans have been making overtures to those who believe the…
Webb telescope uncovers ‘cosmic knot’ of ancient galaxies
What scientists initially predicted was one galaxy is actually at least three, swirling at incredible speeds…
Gov. Abbott, legislators grant $15 million to help Uvalde rebuild after Robb Elementary shooting
AUSTIN, Texas – Gov. Greg Abbott and state legislators have made a swift move to help…
Governor Abbott Announces $3.5 Million TWC Job Training Grant To Dallas College
Governor Greg Abbott today announced Dallas College has been awarded a Skills Development Fund grant from…
Do you know what makes a storm severe? ?
We’re no strangers to severe storms in San Antonio and South Central Texas. From giant hailstones,…
How we predict elections
POLITICO's politics editor Scott Bland breaks down what reporters covering the 2016 election learned and what…
The tech moguls who want to remake American politics
At a Miami conference, a new movement takes shape. But who will vote for it?
An Eleventh-Hour, Hail-Mary Climate Remedy
It’s another day on the Gulf Coast, and locals are fighting yet another fossil fuel infrastructure…
TribCast: Greg Abbott is a fundraising juggernaut, and is Lina Hidalgo in trouble?
On this week's podcast, James, Zach and Patrick discuss the governor's fundraising and a surprisingly competitive…
Luke Warford tries to break the Republican hold on the Railroad Commission by focusing on the power grid and climate change
One of three seats on the Texas Railroad Commission, which oversees the oil and gas industry,…
VIDEO: Erik Cantu’s family speaks publicly for first time since teen was shot by SAPD officer
SAN ANTONIO – The family of a teenager who was shot by a San Antonio police…
After killing two Methodist Hospital employees, gunman reportedly reloaded weapon and started to walk into hallway before being shot, police say
Nestor Hernandez, 30, has been charged with capital murder. On parole for aggravated robbery, he was…
Texas Mexican Mafia general sentenced to 25 years in prison for distributing meth, heroin in SA area
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man was sentenced last week to 25 years in prison…
Governor Abbott Invites Texas Veterans To Statewide Hiring Fair
Governor Greg Abbott today invited Texas veterans, service members, and their spouses to participate in the…
Corte en Rusia rechaza apelación de la basquetbolista Brittney Griner
El tiempo que Griner tendrá que purgar en prisión será recalculado para tener en cuenta su…
Who is Nestor Hernandez, the man charged with capital murder in the fatal shootings of two Methodist Hospital employees?
In 2015, Hernandez was given eight years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated robbery. The…
Dallas Methodist Hospital to add more security after deadly shooting
Two hospital employees were fatally shot near the labor and delivery area on the fourth floor…
Top US Researchers Must go “Woke”
The Department of Energy’s Office of Science is requiring all scientists and researchers to include diversity…
Boris Johnson out of race to be next UK prime minister
Johnson, who was ousted in July amid ethics scandals, was widely expected to run to replace…
Trump rally brings people from across country to Texas
People from across the country visited took part in Donald Trump's "Save America" rally.
Republicans rally around Trump in Robstown
With early voting opening on Monday, Texas Republican candidates from the Coastal Bend, Rio Grade Valley…
Shooting Arrest of Democrat Nevada Senator and Mayoral Candidate’s Son Points to Sisolak’s Disastrous Policies on Crime
A Democrat Nevada state Senator, Pat Spearman, who is running for North Las Vegas Mayor, is…
Stunning New Poll in NY Governor’s Race Shows Great News for Zeldin
The gubernatorial race in New York was the sleeper race that not too many were paying…
The New ‘Pride Flag’ Is a Seizure-Causing Kaleidoscope of Color
I’ll start with some research on the origins of the Pride Flag, so here goes. You’re…
Cure for Baldness Could Be on the Horizon as Hair Cells Are Generated in a Lab
A team of researchers from Japan studying the processes of hair growth has successfully generated hair…
Breast cancer survivor, volunteer promotes nurse navigators to help early diagnosed patients
SAN ANTONIO – A breast cancer survivor is advising cancer patients on how to utilize resources…
Beloved San Antonio radio host Russell Rush dies after valiant cancer battle, family says
SAN ANTONIO – KSAT 12 is sending thoughts and prayers to Rush and his family. A…
Yo, Democrat Party: 80 Percent of Voters Oppose Gender ‘Reassignment’ Surgery on Children, Why Not You?
This turned out to be an unwittingly interesting week, for me. I wrote an article on…
New Democrat Cope Drops Over the Election, and the Goalposts Go Into the Sea
I warned you that things would get dumber for the election, and things are most certainly…
There’s Quite a Bit More to the Story of Adam Kinzinger Saving a Woman’s Life
On a warm August night in 2006, just after midnight, Rep. Adam Kinzinger’s life changed. Kinzinger…
Another Business Closes up Shop in San Francisco, Cites Intolerable Crime Levels
Another San Francisco business has announced they will be pulling up stakes and moving out of…