The very last 747 jet has been made, ending a run of more than 50 years

The jet transformed an industry, bringing luxurious amenities and lengthy nonstop flights to the masses —…

Corpus Christi and surrounding area designated a World War II Heritage City

Dec. 7 marks the anniversary of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces, a…

Texas cities and counties returned millions in rental aid during the pandemic

In the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, the risk of mass evictions prompted the federal…

Operation Lone Star border arrest cases can’t be heard in Central Texas, appeals court rules

A judge in Central Texas’ Travis County can’t get involved in cases focused on arrests at…

Russia’s Putin says more US prisoner exchanges are possible

Despite negotiating for Griner’s release, the most high-profile American jailed abroad, the U.S. failed to win…

Why some soccer players are wearing Zorro-like masks at the World Cup

As World Cup matches resume, you may be wondering why some players have been wearing masks…

Yes, Amazon Alexa’s tip your driver feature is real

For a limited time, the “Alexa, thank my driver” feature let people send a $5 tip…

It’s Not Them, It’s You: Potatoes Don’t Deserve Their Bad Reputation

Data from Denmark has shown that as more and more Westerners shun the humble potato for…

An ounce of prevention: Differences in HIV prevention activities among rural and urban physicians

HIV remains a major public health concern in the United States, with adolescents and young adults…

NIOSA Rain Rock hoisted at botanical garden in hopes of clear skies for holiday light display

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio could really use some decent rain but the San Antonio Botanical…

LCRA and PEC award $17,571 grant to Horseshoe Bay Nature Park

LCRA and PEC award $17,571 grant to Horseshoe Bay Nature Park New interpretive signs will help…

Clinical trial for first Alzheimer’s drug with effect on cognitive decline looks for South Texas recruits

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

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…

Firefighters extinguish two-alarm fire at North Texas nursing home

Local officials told WFAA the fire started just after 6 a.m. and there were no life-threatening…

Indicted ex-San Antonio lawyer used client money to pay for debt, ‘extravagant lifestyle,’ feds say

SAN ANTONIO – A former San Antonio lawyer was indicted on Thursday on wire fraud and…

No jail time for King Jay Davila’s grandmother despite involvement in infant’s death

SAN ANTONIO – The grandmother of 8-month-old King Jay Davila has reached a plea agreement for…

Scott, UIW outlast Furman 41-38, advance to FCS Quarterfinals for first time

SAN ANTONIO – After seeing their 14-point second-half lead evaporate midway through the fourth quarter, UIW…

Private RNC member emails reveal anger at Trump, frustration with McDaniel’s response to him

In missives sent to all 168 members, several committeemen expressed horror with the Nick Fuentes dinner.…

Strangers Join Together to Rent 15-Passenger Van after Flight was Canceled–Take 10-hour Road Trip Instead

A determined mother’s positive thinking got her daughter home when her flight was canceled by helping…

WNBA star Brittney Griner freed from a Russian prison lands in San Antonio

President Joe Biden said on Thursday that WNBA star Brittney Griner has been freed from a…

Santa visit brings joy to a frosty Alaska Inupiaq village

Santa left Rudolph at home to catch a ride on an Alaska Air National Guard cargo…

Athena Strand to be laid to rest after being killed by FedEx driver

The late 7-year-old’s mother told reporters her daughter would be cremated and come home in an…

Sinema leaves Democratic Party

The Arizona senator is changing her political affiliation to independent. ARIZONA, USA — Editor’s note: The…

6 San Antonio-area displays make Yelp’s list for best places to see holiday lights in Texas

SAN ANTONIO – Yelp recently released a list of top places to see holiday lights in…

Walmart CEO warns rise in retail theft could lead to store closures

Walmart isn’t the only company facing an uptick in shoplifting and large, organized thefts at its…

Texas drag shows become a right-wing target amid rising extremism

LGBTQ Texans say lawmakers and right-wing figures are misrepresenting what happens at all-ages performances to propagate…

U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady leaves Washington after 26 years of placing policymaking over headline-making

Brady condemned the divisiveness that has taken hold of American politics, saying social media is the…

Democrats elected a big class of young governors. They might be the future of the party.

These new state executives say they're "the next generation of national leaders," and they're willing to…

Behind the Kitchen Door: Convenience store kitchen shut down, popular coffee shops need serious cleaning

SAN ANTONIO – Health inspectors had to temporarily shut down a Northeast Side convenience store kitchen…

Iran performs first known execution of prisoner arrested during protests

The protests in Iran have expanded into one of the most serious challenges to the country’s…

Dallas Animal Services in need of fosters, residents to help adopt at least 150 dogs this weekend

DAS is offering multiple incentives to encourage people to adopt a dog in need at their…

Texas hits 1,000 days under Greg Abbott’s public health disaster as a new COVID-19 wave and legislative session loom

After more than 92,000 deaths and 8 million reported COVID-19 cases in Texas, the state remains…

Medical professionals predict Griner could undergo possible trauma patient approach upon arrival to SA

SAN ANTONIO – Brittney Griner’s return to life in the U.S. will start here in San…

Mother of murdered woman hopes $5K reward will trigger memories, bring justice

SAN ANTONIO – Lisa Reyes has been silently mourning and waiting for SAPD to find her…

Max Duggan first TCU player to win national QB award since trophy was named after TCU QB from 1938

Duggan is the first Horned Frog to win the nation’s oldest quarterback trophy, which is named…

Mauna Loa lava no longer imminent threat to Hawaii highway

Lava from Mauna Loa, which began erupting Nov. 27 after being quiet for 38 years, was…

‘Ringleader’ gets life in prison for 2018 double murder of teen, senior citizen

SAN ANTONIO – It took more than four-and-a-half years for Richard Montez’s case to go to…

Man arrested after pursuing relationship with teenage girl, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A 60-year-old man was arrested after pursuing a relationship with his neighbor, a…

WNBA star Brittney Griner to land at San Antonio’s Kelly Field, head to BAMC for medical care after release from Russia

SAN ANTONIO – WNBA star Brittney Griner will reportedly land in San Antonio following her release…

Go backstage with the national tour of ‘On Your Feet!’

San Antonio – You may think you know the story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan, the…

North Texas fraternity brothers donate new coats for local students

Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in Arlington are delivering brand new coats to 1,906…

True ‘River Monster’ of the Amazon Has Recovered Thanks to New Sustainable Fishing

Some of the best conservation stories in history begin by properly organizing and regulating the hunting…

After Her Book Launch Flops, Stephen King, Neil Gaiman and Margaret Atwood Swoop in With Support for Debut Author

New author Chelsea Banning tweeted to being “a little embarrassed” after the first book signing of…

South Texas Pride Q&A: Pride Center San Antonio expanding physical footprint, mental health services

SAN ANTONIO – The Pride Center San Antonio is expanding its physical footprint to offer more…

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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…

Murder of Schertz businessman Henry Gutierrez, Jr. now classified as cold case seven years after death

SCHERTZ, Texas – The Schertz Police Department announced on Thursday the high-profile murder of Henry Gutierrez,…

Laredo mom pulls up roots for the sake of her son with autism

SAN ANTONIO – A single mother from Laredo, Sandy Martinez, said she has “a knot her…

Cowboys running strong with Elliott, Pollard as Texans visit

ARLINGTON, Texas – Ezekiel Elliott is a tandem running back for the first time in his…

House passes defense bill scrapping COVID vaccine mandate

To win bipartisan support for the bill, Democrats agreed to Republican demands to scrap the requirement…

Live Oak PD investigating homicide after finding body in wooded area

LIVE OAK, Texas – The Live Oak Police Department is investigating a homicide after uncovering a…

Military suicides have become slightly less common, but are still a ‘massive problem’

At Cornerstone Equine Therapy Center outside San Diego, Judy Beckett has been working with the Navy…

Former coaches, security analysts and lawmakers weigh in on Brittney Griner’s release

The release of former WNBA and Baylor Bears star Brittney Griner from a Russian prison Thursday…

Yellen, Malerba become 1st female pair to sign US currency

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s signature will appear alongside that of U.S. Treasurer Lynn Malerba, the first…

‘It was a poor prosecution’ Community leader says prosecutors haven’t presented a good case to the jury

Some community leaders say they were disappointed the state called less than a dozen witnesses and…

Male or Female, Old or Young, New Survey Show Parrots Can All Speak at the Same Level

  Did you know that parrots know when to use the phrases they mimic from their…

Texas state court throws out lawsuit against doctor who violated abortion law

The court's ruling does not overturn the 2021 law, which banned abortions after about six weeks…

9 suspects involved in shooting at Uvalde Memorial Park identified by police

UVALDE, Texas – Uvalde police have identified nine suspects who were involved in a shooting at…

Grand jury indicts former San Antonio attorney on wire fraud, money laundering charges

SAN ANTONIO – A federal grand jury in San Antonio indicted a former local attorney Thursday…

‘Scary moment’ 8-year-old girl recovering after being injured in North Richland Hills drive-by shooting

Angie Resendiz, 8, was sitting on a couch in her home when a shooter fired several…

FTC sues to stop Microsoft acquisition of video game company

Microsoft announced the merger deal in January but has faced months of resistance from Sony, which…

FedEx van video shows man taking 7-year-old Athena Strand, details of murder revealed in affidavit

Surveillance video from Tanner Horner’s van shows him taking her inside the vehicle, the affidavit states.…

Medical examiner identifies man killed in shooting near Helotes

SAN ANTONIO – Update: The Bexar County Medical Examiner has identified a man killed in a…

SAPD, Crime Stoppers searching for suspects in robbery on North Side

SAN ANTONIO – Crime Stoppers is seeking help from the public in identifying a man and…

Who was the ‘Boy in the Box’? Victim’s identity revealed 66 years later

The “Boy in the Box” case is Philadelphia’s oldest unsolved homicide and has haunted the community…

Shingles shot will be free for people with Medicare Part D starting January 2023

Many Medicare Part D prescription drug plans currently require at least a copayment for the shingles…

Former Dallas Police officer arrested for allegedly murdering her neighbor over a necklace, arrest warrant states

Lafitte allegedly had a necklace Clardy said was his and had been in an argument with…

New approach to teaching advanced statistics shown effective for public health students

Teaching public health graduate students the statistics skills they need for their future careers has long…

Houston native Brittney Griner, a WNBA star, released from Russian custody in prisoner swap

The Texas basketball star was first detained in February and was recently moved to a Russian…

VIA announces schedule for Christmas, New Year holidays

SAN ANTONIO – VIA Metropolitan Transit bus routes will operate on an altered schedule for the…

Felony suspect escaped police custody at NE Baptist Hospital, is still on the run, police say

WINDCREST, Texas – Windcrest Police Department is warning the public about a felony suspect who escaped…

Holiday festivities continue downtown, some free parking on Tuesdays and Sundays

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

XFL unveils San Antonio Brahmas jerseys

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

WNBA star Brittney Griner freed in prisoner swap with Russia

President Biden announced Thursday morning that Brittney Griner is “safe, she’s on a plane, she’s on…

These are the words, movies and people that Americans searched for on Google in 2022

(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Jeff Chiu…

‘New York Times’ editors hustle to prepare stories for newsroom strike

More than 1,100 unionized New York Times staffers are intending to embark on a 24-hour strike…

Disney just raised the prices on its Walt Disney World parks. Here’s how much.

Magic Kingdom, the park’s flagship area, will usually be priced higher than the other areas because…

Man accused of abducting, killing 7-year-old Athena Strand was delivering her Christmas present, mom reveals

“I was robbed of watching her grow up by a man that everyone was supposed to…

No, not all payment app transactions of $600 need to be reported to the IRS

What you need to know if you received non-taxable money through a cash app, and you…

Wise County Sheriff shares what punishment he recommends for accused killer of 7-year-old Athena Strand

Murder suspect Tanner Horner is under close watch at the Wise County Jail as investigators work…

Pioneer 10 Flies by Jupiter

In this illustration by Rick Giudice from August 1973, the Pioneer 10 spacecraft passes by the…

Former Republic Golf Course on Southeast Side could be converted to an arboretum

SAN ANTONIO – A closed golf course on the city’s Southeast Side could be converted to…

Boeing and Space Foundation will send student art to space

Boeing and Space Foundation are giving students the opportunity to send their artwork into space as…

Police need help to solve West Side murder where man was shot while sitting in his car

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are asking for help to solve the murder of 31-year-old…

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $4,463 Grant to Maxwell Social Club

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $4,463 Grant to Maxwell Social Club Energy-efficient windows will increase overall…

LCRA, PEC award $24,515 grant for water tank to aid firefighting efforts

LCRA, PEC award $24,515 grant for water tank to aid firefighting efforts New rainwater catchment system…

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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…

Brittney Griner’s release celebrated by basketball world

“It’s been a long, horrible ordeal and we really look forward to her return and hearing…

How and why does fog form? A meteorologist explains ?

Muggy mornings in South Central Texas can often consist of dew, a big can of hairspray,…

Who is Viktor Bout, the Russian prisoner the U.S. traded for Brittney Griner?

Updated December 8, 2022 at 9:02 AM ET Editor’s note: This story was initially published in…

Texas man who tweeted ‘Assassinate AOC’ pleads guilty to 9 counts, but will go to trial on threat charge

Garret Miller, of Richardson, Texas, pleaded guilty Thursday to three felony counts of civil disorder. A…

Paul Whelan family issues statement after prisoner swap frees Griner

When President Biden announced the prisoner swap that freed WNBA star Brittney Griner, he also said,…

WNBA star Brittney Griner freed as part of prisoner exchange with Russia

According to the White House, Griner was exchanged for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, labeled the…

Governor Abbott Appoints Draksharam To Texas Commission Of Licensing And Regulation

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sujeeth Draksharam to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation for…

SAPD, Crime Stoppers searching for person who killed woman, put her remains in duffel bag on NW Side

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are asking for the public’s help in solving the death…

Former Judson ISD police officer sentenced to prison for making threats against then-presidential candidate Joe Biden in 2019

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – A New Braunfels man has been sentenced to eight months in prison…

Al Roker shares health update amid latest hospitalization

The “Today” show co-anchor was first hospitalized last month because of blood clots in his leg…

Texas A&M University student from San Antonio wins $100,000 in tuition during football toss competition

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio native and Texas A&M University student won $100,000 in tuition…

President Biden speaks on why American Paul Whelan wasn’t released with Brittney Griner

President Biden said he tried to bring Whelan back home, too, but said Russia is treating…

Who is Viktor Bout? Russian arms dealer freed for Brittney Griner release

Bout, whose exploits inspired the Nicolas Cage movie “Lord of War,” has steadfastly proclaimed his innocence.…

What to do about the ‘winter blues’

What is seasonal affective disorder? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of major depression affecting…

LCRA, Bluebonnet Co-op award $23,055 grant to McMahan Community Women’s Club

LCRA, Bluebonnet Co-op award $23,055 grant to McMahan Community Women’s Club Energy-efficient upgrades will decrease operating…

Looking for a home? Why one expert says you should consider new construction at the end of the year…

Prominent real estate broker says DFW will need more housing … but that new homes may…

UK royals brace as Harry-Meghan doc promises ‘full truth’

Netflix released the first three hour-long episodes on Thursday, with three more due Dec. 15. LONDON,…

Yes, the U.S. has swapped prisoners with Russia before

On Dec. 7, Brittney Griner was released as the latest example of a prisoner swap between…

Governor Abbott Celebrates Construction Of Nation’s Largest Green Hydrogen Facility In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the announcement of Air Products and The AES Corporation's (AES) new…

On the margins of downtown San Antonio, a maligned neighborhood mobilizes to save itself

Born of segregation and redlining, the near West Side has long been mostly Latino, mostly low-income.…

North Side bar damaged by early-morning fire; ATM being looked at as possible cause

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire…

Amazon users can say ‘Alexa, Thank My Driver’ to give each driver $5 during the holiday season

During the holidays, delivery drivers work as hard as Santa’s elves to get packages distributed on…

Arrest made in shooting that killed one teen, injured another on West Side in April, police say

SAN ANTONIO – A 19-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after San Antonio police said he gunned…

Woman’s Name and Tiny Sketches Found in 1,300-Year-Old Medieval Text was Hidden for 12 Centuries

Human beings have a well-known urge to leave marks of our passing on things we interact…

Man arrested in shooting death of woman following fight at East Side bar, records show

SAN ANTONIO – A man was arrested for fatally shooting a woman after a fight in…

Celine Dion diagnosed with rare, incurable neurological disorder

As it worsens, the condition ultimately leaves sufferers as “human statues” who are unable to walk…

Biden approval, views of economy steady, sour: AP-NORC poll

As in recent months, the new poll shows only a quarter of U.S. adults say economic…

Reports: Uvalde County sheriff knew about Robb shooting call, diverted to other scene half-mile away

UVALDE, Texas – Uvalde County Sheriff Ruben Nolasco knew about the calls for shots fired on…

81 years later, handful of Pearl Harbor survivors make trip to mark anniversary

There are a dwindling number of survivors as they age. The youngest active-duty military personnel on…

Family marks 12th anniversary of Pauline Diaz’s disappearance

SAN ANTONIO – The family of Pauline Diaz, who disappeared after her shift at an H-E-B…

Weak store security is leading to more smash and grab crimes, but it doesn’t have to

San Antonio – Benjamin de los Santos had heard about nearby stores being targeted by thieves,…

8-year-old girl shot in North Richland Hills

Officers are on scene where a child was shot Wednesday evening, police say. NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,…