‘I’m excited for our players’: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson says he will visit SA for XFL opener
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Bexar County grand jury no-bills SAPD officer who shot, killed 13-year-old boy in June 2022
SAN ANTONIO – A Bexar County grand jury has no-billed a San Antonio police officer who…
Ecumenical Center’s mental health support teams helping those affected by recent El Paso shooting
SAN ANTONIO – One person was killed, and three were wounded after a shooting on Wednesday…
‘It was a long time coming’; San Antonio man wrongfully convicted in 1991 exonerated by state
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Jesse Trevino’s former artist’s apprentice mourning his loss
SAN ANTONIO – It’s a detail often unnoticed by many who see the iconic mural “The…
Comings and goings: Public Media Group of SoCal names CCO, Ideastream hires chief of development and marketing …
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Pork ribs have always been second fiddle to beef in Texas barbecue, but savory pork ribs…
Tesla recalls nearly 363,000 cars with ‘Full Self-Driving’ to fix flaws in behavior
Updated February 16, 2023 at 1:51 PM ET DETROIT — Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles…
Sen. John Fetterman is receiving treatment for clinical depression
Updated February 16, 2023 at 6:21 PM ET Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., is receiving treatment…
Cures and Prevention For Some of the Worst Diseases Come From a Surprising Ally – Our Sewers
If it still holds that the enemy of my enemy is my friend, then a virus…
Owl Escapes NYC Zoo But After Survival Instincts Kick-in Officials Give it Some Freedom in Central Park
On February 3rd, a jailbreak occurred in Manhattan—it was a Eurasian eagle owl named Flaco. Investigators…
76-year-old Student Finally Graduates 50 Years After He Began His Ph.D. in Philosophy
Newly-graduated ‘Doctor’ Nick Axten said it took him “a long hard think” to get his doctoral…
In ‘Mega Milestone’ India Connects 80 Million Rural Households to Water Supply in Just 4 Years
India’s Jal Jeevan Mission of tap water access continues to be one of the great, unsung…
Paxton Petitions Texas Supreme Court to Prevent an Unlawful Charter Amendment From Being Placed on San Antonio Voters’ Ballots in the Upcoming May Election
Attorney General Paxton has filed an amicus letter brief in the Texas Supreme Court to stop…
Lost Dog In Texas Finds Way Back to Former Shelter and Rings Doorbell After Escaping New Home
The Animal Rescue League of El Paso shared the dog's story on social media, showing the…
Property purchase curbs spark outrage in texas
Wu Xiaoyu, an information technology professional at Amazon, was among several hundred people attending a rally…
Experts Say This Texas City is One of the Most Underrated in the U.S. Travel Maven
From Houston to San Antonio, Texas is home to some of the most exciting big cities…
Uvalde’s Locks Were Its First Line of Defense. They Failed.
In the aftermath of school shootings like the one in Uvalde, what can get overlooked is…
$3 Million Whistleblower Settlement Is Cheap Getaway for Ken Paxton
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, that pugilistic legal crusader, is backing down from a battle with four…
The Governor’s Grid Gambit
It’s now been two years since Winter Storm Uri sank Texas into a deep freeze and…
Man killed in shooting at NW Side apartment complex identified by medical examiner
SAN ANTONIO – Update: The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the identity of a…
Abandoned Balcones Heights dogs adopted just one day before facing euthanasia
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Hybrids, EVs rule Consumer Reports’ top new cars
SAN ANTONIO – If you’re in the market for a new car this year, Consumer Reports’…
WATCH: KSAT Community Town Hall: Heart Health Month
SAN ANTONIO – Your heart is roughly the size of your fist, and is responsible for…
Logan Paul, five others hit with Texas class action lawsuit over alleged cryptocurrency and NFT scam
The lawsuit accuses the YouTuber of fraud, negligence and violations of Texas’ Deceptive Trade Practices Act…
Chinese Citizens in Texas Are Incensed Over a Proposal to Ban Them From Buying Property in the State
Activist Ling Luo says her Chinese community in Texas has gone from fearful to infuriated —…
Texas prosecutors: Justice Department officials in Washington to take over probe of state AG; local office now recused
Texas prosecutors: Justice Department officials in Washington to take over probe of state AG; local office…
‘One of the Most Mentally Ill’ Inmates in Texas Is About to be Executed
The idea that someone can be too mentally ill to be executed is gaining traction in…
Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Announces 2023 Texas Connection Series at Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas
By: Kacie Albert FORT WORTH, Texas – Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR), the world’s leading all-Black…
The Symphony of Southeast Texas presents “Up, Up and Away” with Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.
The Symphony of Southeast Texas presents “Up, Up and Away” with Marilyn McCoo and Billy…
District 10 Council Clayton Perry will not seek re-election to the San Antonio City Council
District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry ended months of speculation Thursday after he issued a statement saying…
Rising rent, moves, childcare: ‘Got Your 6’ Summit in San Antonio faces challenges of military life
More than 300 public, private, and nonprofit sector leaders gathered in San Antonio on Tuesday to…
Migrant arrivals increase twofold at Texas-Tamaulipas border
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican church leaders say they are seeing a large increase…
Texas State Parks celebrate 100 years
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter This year marks a milestone for Texas State Parks-100 years of…
How Deep is Lake Buchanan in Texas?
Discover Lake Buchanan in Texas, including how deep it is, where it is located, and which…
Gov. Abbott to outline legislative priorities in State of the State address
Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver his the biennial State of the State address Thursday evening. Abbott…
Texas fisherman reels in one of the heaviest largemouth bass in state history
A fishing guide from Lake, Fork, Texas recently caught the eighth-heaviest largemouth bass in the state.…
East Texas man arrested after $10,000 in guitars, band equipment stolen
HARRISON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – An East Texas man was arrested on Tuesday after nearly $10,000…
The Dolly Llama to Open in McAllen, Texas
The Dolly Llama, the waffle and artisanal ice cream destination known for its insane and over-the-top…
Gov. Abbott to outline legislative priorities in State of the State address
Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver his the biennial State of the State address Thursday evening. Abbott…
New Texas House caucus highlights seriousness of state’s water woes
The House Water Caucus is proposing a fund that would provide aid to communities across the…
The Top Places for Spring Travel in Texas
Are you looking for something fun and exciting to do as the weather warms up in…
Round Rock PD looking for suspects who robbed H-E-B
ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Round Rock Police are looking for three women who police suspect…
Construction on Round Rock trail to resume after 2-year hiatus
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How I-35’s expansion proposal could impact Austin congestion, displaced properties
AUSTIN (KXAN) — In late December, the Texas Department of Transportation released the draft environmental impact…
Assault case against former UT basketball coach Chris Beard dismissed by Travis County DA
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza dismissed the domestic violence case against former…
Plano News Roundup: Plano and HEB to host Texas Forever Fest
Community members are invited to celebrate the food, music and culture of Texas at Texas Forever…
Texas Sues Biden To Undo Congressional Spending Bill
The lawsuit claims that the House didn’t actually pass the bill because of proxy voting. Topline…
Father of Georgetown teen killed by suspected fentanyl poisoning shares story
GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN)) — The family of Layton Ivins is speaking out after losing the teen…
1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting at El Paso, Texas shopping mall
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — One person was killed and three more were wounded Wednesday in…
Things to do in East Texas this weekend
The weekend is almost here. If you’re looking for something to do, check out this list…
Things to do in East Texas this weekend
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The Dolly Llama to Debut Newest Texas Location in McAllen With Grand Opening on March 4th
The Los Angeles-Based Dessert Waffle & Ice Cream Concept Celebrates its Grand Opening with Giveaway of…
Migrant arrivals increase twofold at Texas-Tamaulipas border
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican church leaders say they are seeing a large increase…
Texas Moves Toward Legalizing Marijuana with New Bill: Do You Want it to Pass? Ash Jurberg
Last week, Rep. Jessica González, filed House Bill 1937, which would allow counties and municipalities to…
Texas Education Board’s Unexpected Pivot Is Bad News for School Voucher Opponents
When the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) changed how it will approach the topic of…
DEI Debate Heating Up in Texas: ‘The Devil’s in the Details’
Gov. Greg Abbott is leading the charge to rid Texas of DEI policies, but Black and…
When will downtown Fort Worth fully recover from pandemic? By these measures, it has.
COVID shutdowns were devastating for many downtown Fort Worth businesses. But 3 years later, there’s now…
How One Architect Helps Shape Higher Education’s Future
As Historically Black Colleges Overhaul Facilities, Floyd Cline Designs Spaces To Welcome Everyone
U.S. – Mexico Border 2025 Program Selects Environmental Projects for Implementation in the Border Region in Texas, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Tamaulipas and Nuevo León
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in coordination with the North American Development Bank (NADBank),…
Breard wins Prichard Competition
Dr. Brandon Breard was recently named the winner of the Prichard Competition in the Basic Sciences…
‘A major step forward’: Texas agency touts approval of $90M for state cancer research, grants, prevention efforts
The governing board of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, known as CPRIT, said…
Neunuebel, Perilla named Mangone Young Scholars
Awards recognize promising, accomplished young researchers
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Climate change isn’t causing the multi-year drought that is devastating parts of Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and…
Florida Department of Corrections overrules rejection of journalist’s memoir about her time in prison
ORLANDO, Fla. — A book that was banned from being circulated inside correctional facilities across Florida…
Amid U.S.-China Resource Race, ISIS Makes Afghan Mines Hard to Reach for Xi
The fallout from the chaotic U.S. exit from Afghanistan and the return of Taliban rule has…
Russia Strikes Targeting Ukrainian Civilians Worsen Displacement Crisis
Nearly one year after the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, approximately 17 million Ukrainians…
Police Update About Missing Nicola Bulley’s Private Life Raise Questions
New revelations about the private life of missing British woman Nicola Bulley have raised questions about…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to address opening of Berlin film fest
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is to deliver a live video address at the opening Thursday of…
China sanctions Lockheed Martin, Raytheon for Taiwan sales
China on Thursday imposed trade and investment sanctions on Lockheed Martin and a unit of Raytheon…
‘Chunky’ bobcat is spotted on camera in California forest. ‘That is a fluffy cat!’
A photo of a “chunky” bobcat in Northern California had people on social media wondering if…
Police release video of suspects wanted in fatal Arlington shooting, burglaries
The Arlington Police Department released surveillance video Wednesday of two suspects they believe were involved in…
Governor Abbott Appoints Ahsan To Appraisal Management Companies Advisory Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Raheela Ahsan to the Appraisal Management Companies Advisory Committee for a…
Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In February 2023
Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In February 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Beck, Goldberg To Texas Holocaust, Genocide, And Antisemitism Advisory Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jeffery Beck and Kenneth “Kenny” Goldberg to the Texas Holocaust, Genocide,…
Governor Abbott Highlights Ongoing Support For Texas Small Businesses
Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the importance of small businesses to Texas’ booming economy at the…
Governor Abbott Appoints Teegardin As 110th Judicial District Attorney
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Emily Teegardin as District Attorney of the 110th Judicial District in…
Breaking the Brazos
Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of Drifting Toward Disaster, a Texas Observer series about life-changing…
Texas Executes John Balentine Despite Racist Trial
Originally published by the Texas Tribune. The Texas Tribune is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that…
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On August 17, 1982, LGBTQ+ Texans celebrated “Gayteenth,” as activists called it at the time—a reference…
An Abolitionist Gets Canned for Upholding the Values of Social Work
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Editor’s note: This is part of Drifting Toward Disaster, a Texas Observer series about life-changing challenges…
The Border Patrol’s Power Grab
A high-ranking U.S. Border Patrol official traveled from Laredo to Austin late last year to ask…
Auto glass shop owners seeing increased demand, scarcer supplies
Auto glass shop owners said there’s been a boom in business due to the increase in…
Popular Kids Kingdom Playscape at Seguin park to be demolished this week
A popular playground in Seguin is being removed after nearly 28 years of faithful service to…
Women share experience after attack in attempted kidnapping on West Side
Two women reported to police they were attacked in a kidnapping attempt on San Antonio’s West…
SA man says hospital forgot to sedate him during procedure, and he has a drug screening to prove it
A San Antonio man who said a hospital failed to sedate him during an outpatient procedure…
Aerial footage shows a nearly dry Medina Lake as water level drops below 6% capacity
Abandoned pontoon boats and dry docks have taken the place of swimmers, water skiers and wakeboarders…
Congress presses acting head of FAA on safety lapses and computer system failure
The acting head of the FAA was grilled on Capitol Hill over recent safety lapses and…
TPR : The Public’s Radio : TPR
We aren’t just Public Radio, we are The Public’s Radio. Hear us on WNPN 89.3FM across…
1 person was killed and 3 others injured in a shooting at an El Paso mall
The shooting happened in a busy shopping area and across a large parking lot from a…
1 person was killed and 3 others injured in a shooting at an El Paso mall
The shooting happened in a busy shopping area and across a large parking lot from a…
1 person was killed and 3 others injured in a shooting at an El Paso mall
The shooting happened in a busy shopping area and across a large parking lot from a…
TPR : The Public’s Radio : TPR
We aren’t just Public Radio, we are The Public’s Radio. Hear us on WNPN 89.3FM across…
Who have the Texans interviewed for head coach? Latest on the coaching search
The Texans have asked for permission to speak with several high-profile candidates and have already conducted…
DeMeco Ryans returns to Texans in new role as head coach
Ryans, 38, was drafted by Houston in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He…
J.J. Watt has a message for Tom Brady after he announced his retirement
Brady joined the former three-time Defensive Player of the Year in calling it a career after…
‘It was a no-brainer to be here’ DeMeco Ryans introduced as Texans new coach
Ryans joins the Texans from the San Francisco 49ers, where he spent the past two seasons…
From gridiron to greens, freshly retired JJ Watt takes talent to golf course
Freshly retired from football, JJ Watt is taking his talent to the golf course. It sounds…