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Meet the seven new Texans in Congress
Texas' seven freshly elected members of Congress run the ideological gamut, from impassioned conservatives to some…
Texas activists arrested in D.C. during protest against offshore oil export facility
Deepwater terminals proposed for the Gulf of Mexico will fuel oil output and export growth despite…
San Antonians still working to get former students out of Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
Lark Escobar lives in San Antonio, but her life is consumed with what’s happening 8,000 miles…
San Antonio City Council votes ‘no-confidence’ in Clayton Perry but scraps call for him to resign; prepares for temporary replacement
SAN ANTONIO – For the second time in a week, the San Antonio City Council passed…
The culture wars are pushing some teachers to leave the classroom
In the spring of 2020, James Whitfield had just become the first African American to be…
Nearly thrown away, remarkable discovery of Korean War veteran’s memorabilia given to owner’s son
SAN ANTONIO – Rather than throw it away after being abandoned at a local hotel, Steve…
Student loan forgiveness application no longer available after court decision
A district judge declared Biden’s debt relief plan to be unconstitutional in Brown v. Department of…
Yes, a court order paused Biden’s student loan forgiveness program
Although people who qualify for forgiveness can still apply, the Department of Education can’t cancel any…
Texas avoided election violence. Advocates say voters still need more protection
After two years of fears of electoral dysfunction and violence, voting rights advocates breathed bated sighs…
No red wave, but Republicans continue inroads into long-Democratic South Texas
McALLEN — Democrats minimized their losses Tuesday in South Texas despite an unprecedented Republican offensive in…
Texas avoided election violence. Advocates say voters still need more protection.
Citing thousands of complaints received throughout the midterm cycle, voter advocacy groups want the Texas Legislature…
High schoolers’ overdose deaths leave a Central Texas town grappling with the opioid crisis
The deaths at Hays Consolidated Independent School District have sparked heartbreak, anger and calls for action.
Photos: Election Day 2022 in Texas
Texas Tribune photographers spread out all over the state to document a momentous midterm election.
No red wave, but Republicans continue inroads into long-Democratic South Texas
The GOP flipped only one of the three congressional seats it wanted this cycle. But the…
South Side residents raise concerns amid fights, drug use, growing homeless population in neighborhood
SAN ANTONIO – Residents in a South Side neighborhood say they no longer feel safe at…
Sid Miller declares victory in Texas agriculture commissioner race
Securing a third term with strong support across rural Texas, the Republican pledged to expand medical…
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo wins tight race for reelection
GOP donors spent millions to unseat Hidalgo, a Democrat who leads the state's most populous county,…
East Texas man on death row ‘at peace’ with impending execution while making attempts to delay lethal injection
Tracy Beatty, 61, has been on death row since he was sentenced to death in August…
Vicente Gonzalez holds back Republican surge, returns 34th Congressional District to Democratic control
The Democratic congressman ousted Rep. Mayra Flores, R-Los Indios, who had won a special election in…
Five Texas cities vote to decriminalize having small amounts of marijuana
Voters in Denton, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin and Harker Heights overwhelmingly supported the local ballot propositions…
Republican victories show Texas is still far from turning blue
Republicans continued their 28-year dominance of statewide races but fell short of their hopes for a…
Fetterman beats Oz to flip Pennsylvania Senate seat for Dems
Democrat John Fetterman flips a Republican-held seat. He beat Dr. Mehmet Oz, the smooth-talking surgeon-turned-TV celebrity.…
Monica De La Cruz becomes first Republican to win in 15th Congressional District in South Texas
De La Cruz defeated Democrat Michelle Vallejo, a political newcomer who ran on a platform of…
Texas Election Day live updates: Latest results, coverage, analysis
Texas election polls closed at 7 p.m. Here are the latest updates and vote totals we’re…
It’s Election Day. Here’s what you need to vote in Texas.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Here's what's on the…
Church shootings on East Side spark movement to STOP the violence
San Antonio – A 24-year-old man was fatally shot and killed Sunday as he walked into…
Don’t jump to conclusions as Tuesday election night results come in
If you're keeping a close eye on the results Tuesday night, you should follow one overarching…
Here’s how, where to vote in Bexar County on election day on Nov. 8
Get more election coverage on KSAT’s Vote 2022 page Bexar County voters will have 302 election…
Mansfield ISD speaks about racist photo involving Summit High students
In a statement released on Monday, the district said the photo “violates the core values of…
The Uvalde Parents Won’t Back Down
One hundred twenty-six days after the deadliest school shooting in Texas history submerged his town in…
The Most Notorious Neo-Fascist Hate Group in Texas Can’t Catch A Break
Under the cover of a cool October night in 2021, two masked men wearing gloves and…
These 20 churches supported political candidates. Experts say they violated federal law.
Churches aren't supposed to endorse political candidates, according to IRS rules. Across the country, churches appear…
Rural Texas is the state’s foundation. And it’s in jeopardy.
Downtowns are deserted, hospitals are closing, teachers are leaving. Every part of life in rural Texas…
Man shot while sitting on porch at East Side home
SAN ANTONIO – A man was shot Sunday night while sitting on the front porch of…
National political leaders stump through Texas ahead of midterm elections
First lady Jill Biden and U.S. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy were in Texas Sunday to…
Texas churches violated tax law ahead of Tuesday’s election, experts say
Churches in Texas invited Beto O'Rourke and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to speak to their congregations…
Pelosi aide expected to testify in trial of Jan. 6 defendant accused of stealing speaker’s office laptop
Jamie Fleet will become the highest-ranking Capitol Hill aide to testify in the more than two…
Automatic locks and bulletproof windows top the proposed safety rules after Uvalde shooting
The Texas Education Agency announced Thursday a plethora of proposals that would, among other changes, require…
Store Employee Angels are Rewarded for Assisting An Injured Elderly Woman: ‘I was Immediately Surrounded’
The Lowe’s hardware chain presented an Angel Award to employees in California who rallied around a…
Why isn’t Election Day a national holiday in the US?
President Joe Biden said last year if he had his way, “every Election Day would be…
State Rep. John Lujan hopes to beat Frank Ramirez and finally represent Bexar County in a legislative session
Lujan has twice won special elections to the Texas House -- but he has never served…
Panic buttons, automatic locks and bulletproof windows top the proposed safety rules after Uvalde shooting
These proposed requirements could take effect this school year after the Texas Education Agency takes public…
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…
How Texas counts ballots and keeps elections secure
From election equipment to ballot counting and storage, Texas elections officials follow a long list of…
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…
An owl twice attacked a Washington woman. A biologist says it’s becoming more common
Kirsten Mathisen was walking alone in the woods by her Hansville, Wash., home when she was…
Dan Synder hires Bank of America to consider selling Washington Commanders
A team statement says Bank of America has been hired to consider “potential transactions.” WASHINGTON —…
Dan Synder hires Bank of America to consider selling Washington Commanders
WASHINGTON — Dan Snyder has hired Bank of America to start the process of selling the…
To protect her twin baby, Texas woman was forced to seek abortion care out of state
Ashley Brandt and her husband were ecstatic when they learned she was pregnant in May. Married…
“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…
Trump joins conspiracists stoking doubts about Pelosi attack
The former president suggested on Tuesday that it wasn't a break in. Authorities have been clear…
Did Thomas Edison bite this piano? Seller says yes.
The hard-of-hearing inventor had a unique way of experiencing music. WOODSTOCK, N.Y. — Hard of hearing,…
Second annual Southside Book Fair happening this month
Editor’s note: This story was published through a partnership between KSAT and Live From the Southside,…
Prominent conservatives share online disinformation about Paul Pelosi assault
The posts by Donald Trump Jr. and Rep. Clay Higgins, among others, come as GOP leaders…
Texas’ plan to provide water for a growing population virtually ignores climate change
Texas' biggest single solution to providing enough water for its soaring population in the coming decades…
Ahead of Election Day, U.S. agencies warn of potential attacks by extremists
U.S. security agencies have issued a heightened threat advisory, warning of a potential attacks on political…
Pelosi assault is latest in series of threats, attacks against political figures
Lawmakers and judges have decried an uptick in threats against them.
Anne Frank’s friend Hannah Pick-Goslar dies at age 93
Pick-Goslar “believed everyone should know what happened to her and her friend Anne after the last…
Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Fueled Sierra Blanca Migrant Shooting, Advocates Say
As darkness descended on a remote ranch in far West Texas, a migrant from Mexico sat…
Texas Matters – The Ghost of Frank J. Robinson
Dorothy Robinson was back in her home in Palestine, Texas for the first time since the…
No, Texas voting machines aren’t switching your votes
Sensitive touch screens aren't always user friendly and make it easy for voters to accidentally select…
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…
Are there misconceptions about the Latino Vote? KSAT Explains
? WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE ? An important part of Latino culture is tradition, and…
Inside a bus, Deep East Texans get the health care they can’t afford or find anywhere else
Access to health care is limited in rural Texas. The mobile clinic operated by Beaumont-based TAN…
Inside a bus, East Texans get the health care they can’t afford or find anywhere else
Access to health care is limited in rural Texas. The mobile clinic operated by Beaumont-based TAN…
Teen inside home wounded in drive-by shooting, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A teenage girl was wounded during a drive-by shooting at an East Side…
FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge Matthew DeSarno reflects on tenure as he retires from agency
DeSarno has been with the FBI since he was 29 years old. He is retiring at…
Texas’ elected Supreme Court: What to know before voting for justices
The nine-member Texas Supreme Court has the power to make sweeping decisions that interpret the meaning…
Early voting has started in Texas. Here are your rights at the polls.
Early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 24, to Friday, Nov. 4. The last day to apply…
Greg Abbott ran as a small-government conservative. But the governor’s office now has more power than ever.
Abbott has consolidated power like none before him, at times circumventing the GOP-controlled Legislature and overriding…
‘Unacceptable, hateful and dangerous’: Adidas ends partnership with Ye
Adidas was under major pressure to end its lucrative sneaker deal with the rapper. It’s not…
Republicans are closing strong
This week: The Briefing, Volume 10, issue 42 Biden’s inflation problem keeps getting worse Hobbs continues…
Ye dropped by talent agency, documentary on him scrapped
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, was recently restricted from posting on Twitter and Instagram over…
The Unprecedented Decline in U.S. Child Poverty—Down 59% in 26 Years
The past quarter century witnessed an unprecedented decline in child poverty rates in the United States.…
‘Too Much at Stake’: Melodramatic Oprah Warns ‘Really Scary’ Things Will Happen if Stacey Abrams Loses
If Stacey Yvonne Abrams, politician, lawyer, voting rights activist, and former member of the Georgia House…
One year after homeless man was shot at a gas station, family frustrated with lack of charges
San Antonio – The encounter between the two men lasted only seconds, but it carried consequences…
Mississippi town with Confederate monument gets Emmett Till statue
JACKSON, Miss. — A Mississippi community with an elaborate Confederate monument plans to unveil a larger-than-life…
For Republicans, winning Hispanic voters will be a bigger fight than South Texas
Nearly half of Hispanic Texans live in the state's five largest counties, a voting bloc Democrats…
Unlocking the hidden connections between cell death and inflammation
New research sheds light on how a genetic mutation affecting mitochondria influences chronic inflammatory disorders and…
‘Is This a Joke?’ Ilhan Omar Accuses Donald Trump of Anti-Semitism
Sometimes, the jokes write themselves. The same can be said of political punditry, particularly when the…
Abortion rights supporters struggle to keep issue top of mind for Texas voters
FORT WORTH — After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, hundreds of people flooded…
The GI Bill left behind Black World War II vets. Now there’s a move to fix that
William Dabney never liked to talk much about his time fighting in World War II. “He…
Texas struggles to get guns away from domestic violence suspects, leaving victims in danger
Although there are laws on the books preventing certain people from possessing guns, there are few…
North Texas doctors preparing for flu season
New data shows Texas has some of the highest flu activity in the country this year.…
The Biden Move to Allow Hearing Aids to Be Sold Over-the-Counter is Now Saving Americans Thousands
Four years after Congress passed bipartisan legislation requiring the FDA to allow over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids,…
Abortion rights supporters struggle to keep issue top of mind for Texas voters
Polling shows that a majority of voters in Texas oppose the state's near-total ban on abortion,…
Ken Paxton, Texas’ election denier-in-chief, closes in on third term
That Paxton is so close to securing his reelection this November as the state's chief legal…
NYC opens emergency center for influx of bused migrants
It’s intended to be a waystation for single, adult men who have been arriving several times…
Recall alert: Nestle cookie dough with fudge filling recalled because it may have plastic pieces
Check your fridge, one variety of Nestle ready-to-bake cookie dough has been recalled. WASHINGTON — Nestle…
Beto O’Rourke championed bipartisanship in Congress. It wouldn’t be that easy as governor.
Democrats were in the minority the entire time O'Rourke was in Congress. He says that experience…
Asian Americans are one of Texas’ fastest-growing demographics. But they feel ignored by politicians.
Asian American and Pacific Islander voters said that candidates don't often reach out -- and that…
Kinney County is Operation Lone Star’s poster child
Officials in the Texas border county are pushing Gov. Greg Abbott to take ever more extreme…
Two-thirds of board members overseeing Texas public universities are Abbott donors. They’re not shy about wielding influence.
High-money donors are concentrated on larger boards, including those of the University of Texas System and…
Biden Shows Just How Far Gone He Is With New Ron Burgundy Incident
I have to confess, it is often hard to cover Joe Biden day after day with…
Last chance: Voting closes tonight in 40 Under Forty awards
Today is the last chance to vote for your favorite finalist in ETX View's second-annual 40…
Abandoned “dry hole” oil wells are polluting Texas farms, ranches and groundwater. The state won’t fix them.
Wildcatters drilled thousands of wells looking for oil and abandoned the dry holes. Some are spewing…
Dawn Buckingham and Jay Kleberg vie for open land commissioner seat overseeing the Alamo and disaster relief funds
The land commissioner manages the Texas General Land Office, which manages the Alamo, administers natural disaster…
‘He was out hunting’: California police make arrest in serial killings
Stockton resident Wesley Brownlee, 43, was arrested in relation to the recent string of killings, according…
More Leaked Conversations at the Cal Labor Offices Show the DSA-LA Takeover of Los Angeles Continues Apace
The Democrat Socialists of America-Los Angeles have big plans to take over the governance of Los…
Dan Patrick targets rural Texas in media-shy bus tour
Patrick's campaign strategy in rural Texas may suggest he's trying to shore up the party's most…
Biden’s Serial Lying Is One Thing, His ‘Logic’ Is Not Only Bizarre but Dangerous
In this episode of Riddle Me This, Batman… How in the world can a logical person…
Behind the Kitchen Door: Snack shop with a fly problem, insects invade fruit store
SAN ANTONIO – Recent health inspections found flies buzzing around a snack shop, moldy lettuce and…
Governor says death toll from eastern Kentucky flooding rises to 40
‘By far the worst’ State of emergency declared What…
No, the banana-eating tree frog in the viral video is not enormous; the video was edited
You didn’t watch a video of the world’s biggest tree frog on social media. It’s another…
Biden Admin Opens up Fed Investigation Into Ron DeSantis
Democrats know that there’s going to be a future presidential run from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.…
Mike Bonin Has Tested Positive for COVID, Said He Felt ‘Wrung out’ after Tuesday’s Council Speech
After giving a gut-wrenching speech on the Los Angeles City Council floor on Tuesday, Councilman Mike…
The Texas voter registration deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 11. Here’s how to check your status and register.
How do I find out if I'm registered to vote? How do I register to vote…
Texans make the case for why voting matters
The Texas Tribune spoke to Texans across the political spectrum and asked them to make their…
Texas bans many proven tools for helping drug users. Advocates are handing them out anyway.
As overdoses skyrocketed amid the pandemic and the fentanyl crisis, advocates across the state are working…
OPINION: Yes, Columbus Day Is Alienating Latino Republicans
(The opinions expressed in op-eds are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the…