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Officers find incendiary devices at Austin Tesla dealership, police say
Read full article: Officers find incendiary devices at Austin Tesla dealership, police sayOfficers with the Austin Police Department found suspicious incendiary devices at a Tesla dealership on Highway 183 in north Austin.
Students run from San Antonio to Austin to support prisoners of war and those missing in action
Read full article: Students run from San Antonio to Austin to support prisoners of war and those missing in actionOn Sunday morning, Air Force ROTC students from the University of Texas at San Antonio started running from San Antonio to New Braunfels to support prisoners of war and those missing in action.
Man injured in deadly 17-vehicle crash on I-35 files lawsuit against driver, Amazon and transport company
Read full article: Man injured in deadly 17-vehicle crash on I-35 files lawsuit against driver, Amazon and transport companyA man injured in a 17-vehicle crash on Interstate 35 that left five people dead has filed a lawsuit against Amazon Logistics, Inc., ZBN Transport, LLC, and the driver arrested in connection with the incident, according to court records.
Local AFROTC students set to carry POW/MIAS flag in journey from San Antonio to Austin
Read full article: Local AFROTC students set to carry POW/MIAS flag in journey from San Antonio to AustinThis weekend, a group of Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps (AFROTC) students from several universities will run more than 60 miles between San Antonio and Austin.
Jackpot withheld, $83 million winner “caught in crossfire” amid lottery courier investigations
Read full article: Jackpot withheld, $83 million winner “caught in crossfire” amid lottery courier investigationsThe winning ticket, purchased online through the courier Jackpocket, is being scrutinized by lawmakers concerned about the legality of third-party services.
Texas medical assistant arrested in connection to clinics accused of providing illegal abortions
Read full article: Texas medical assistant arrested in connection to clinics accused of providing illegal abortionsA second person has been arrested in connection to a Texas midwife who is accused of providing illegal abortions at three clinics around the Houston area.
NTSB to investigate deadly 17-vehicle crash in Austin that killed 5, injured 11 others
Read full article: NTSB to investigate deadly 17-vehicle crash in Austin that killed 5, injured 11 othersThe National Transportation Safety Board said it will begin its investigation of the deadly 17-vehicle crash in Austin that killed five people, including an infant and a child.
Chaz Lanier scores 23 as No. 8 Tennessee downs Texas to reach SEC Tournament semis
Read full article: Chaz Lanier scores 23 as No. 8 Tennessee downs Texas to reach SEC Tournament semisChaz Lanier scored 17 of No. 8 Tennessee’s first 21 points, and the Volunteers never trailed beating Texas 83-72 in the Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinals.
Driver arrested after 5 killed in 17-vehicle crash on Interstate 35 in Austin, police say
Read full article: Driver arrested after 5 killed in 17-vehicle crash on Interstate 35 in Austin, police sayFive people, including an infant, were killed in a 17-vehicle crash on Interstate 35 in north Austin on Thursday night.
San Antonio educators rally against school choice vouchers at Texas Capitol
Read full article: San Antonio educators rally against school choice vouchers at Texas CapitolDozens of educators, including several from San Antonio, convened at the Texas Capitol on Monday to voice their opposition to school choice vouchers.
Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy released after Texas district attorney declines to pursue charges
Read full article: Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy released after Texas district attorney declines to pursue chargesXavier Worthy was released Saturday after a district attorney in Texas declined to pursue charges against the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver following an arrest in which he had been accused of felony domestic violence.
‘American Sons’ documentary based on fallen San Antonio Marine to premiere at SXSW
Read full article: ‘American Sons’ documentary based on fallen San Antonio Marine to premiere at SXSWLocal filmmaker Andrew James Gonzales will premiere his new documentary "American Sons" this weekend at South by Southwest in Austin. The film tells the story of Marine Corporal Jorge “JV” Villarreal, who was killed in the line of duty while on patrol in Afghanistan in October of 2010.
Following Trump’s lead, Gov. Abbott pushes state agencies to end telework
Read full article: Following Trump’s lead, Gov. Abbott pushes state agencies to end teleworkThe directive comes as some state agencies have downsized their office spaces after the pandemic forced many employees to work remotely.
Uber teams up with Waymo to start selling driverless rides in Austin, Texas
Read full article: Uber teams up with Waymo to start selling driverless rides in Austin, TexasUber is shifting into a new gear in Austin, Texas where its ride-hailing service will begin dispatching self-driving cars to pick up passengers looking for a way to get around that city.
Travis County infant tests positive for measles, Austin Public Health says
Read full article: Travis County infant tests positive for measles, Austin Public Health saysAustin Public Health confirmed an infant in Travis County has tested positive for measles, the first reported case in the county since 2019, according to a news release.
Mother of Robb Elementary shooting victim rally at Texas Capitol for gun reform
Read full article: Mother of Robb Elementary shooting victim rally at Texas Capitol for gun reformDozens rallied outside the Texas State Capitol on Thursday in a push to pass legislation they believe will prevent gun violence.
Moms Demand Action among 20 groups rallying in Austin pushing for changes to gun safety laws
Read full article: Moms Demand Action among 20 groups rallying in Austin pushing for changes to gun safety lawsMoms Demand Action Texas is rallying over 20 groups from across the state to the steps of the state capitol in Austin, where lawmakers are in session.
Texas is No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 for the first time in 21 years; NC State climbs into top 10
Read full article: Texas is No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 for the first time in 21 years; NC State climbs into top 10Texas moved up to No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll for the first time in 21 years after Notre Dame lost in overtime to N.
‘Mediocre, poor’ describe bulk of Texas infrastructure grades in new statewide report card
Read full article: ‘Mediocre, poor’ describe bulk of Texas infrastructure grades in new statewide report cardThe American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released its Texas Infrastructure Report Card on Tuesday, which provides a sobering assessment of the state's ailing infrastructure.
Northside ISD PTA group visits lawmakers in Austin to discuss legislative priorities
Read full article: Northside ISD PTA group visits lawmakers in Austin to discuss legislative prioritiesA group of parents, teachers and students from Northside Independent School District (NISD) visited Austin on Monday for PTA Rally Day, where they met with lawmakers to discuss legislative priorities.
Cade Cunningham has 25 points and 12 assists and Pistons use big run to beat Spurs 125-110
Read full article: Cade Cunningham has 25 points and 12 assists and Pistons use big run to beat Spurs 125-110Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 12 assists and keyed a 19-0 run as the Detroit Pistons won their fifth straight game, 125-110 over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.
Spurs beat the Suns 120-109 hours after losing star Wembanyama due to a blood clot in his shoulder
Read full article: Spurs beat the Suns 120-109 hours after losing star Wembanyama due to a blood clot in his shoulderDe’Aaron Fox scored 11 straight points in the final three minutes and finished with 26 as San Antonio beat the Phoenix Suns 120-109, hours after learning Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was done for the season due to a blood clot in his right shoulder.
Sources: Barrientes Vela acquittal final as appeals court declines to review decision
Read full article: Sources: Barrientes Vela acquittal final as appeals court declines to review decisionFormer Bexar constable Michelle Barrientes Vela has been formally acquitted of criminal charges, after the state’s highest appeals court declined to review a lower court’s decision to overturn her convictions last year, sources told KSAT Wednesday.
Report: WNBA spurns Kevin Durant-backed effort for Austin franchise, targets expansion in Cleveland
Read full article: Report: WNBA spurns Kevin Durant-backed effort for Austin franchise, targets expansion in ClevelandA team of financiers, including former Texas Longhorns standout Kevin Durant, appear to have fallen short of bringing a WNBA franchise to Central Texas.
Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes scores NCAA Division I freshman record 55 points in win over Auburn
Read full article: Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes scores NCAA Division I freshman record 55 points in win over AuburnVanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes scored a Division I women’s freshman record 55 points in a 98-88 overtime victory over Auburn.
Booker and No. 3 Texas rally from poor shooting start to beat No. 5 LSU 65-58
Read full article: Booker and No. 3 Texas rally from poor shooting start to beat No. 5 LSU 65-58Madison Booker scored 16 points and No. 3 Texas overcame a woeful shooting start to rally for a 65-58 victory over No. 5 LSU on Sunday.
Texas-based pet microchip company closed, potentially affecting millions of pets
Read full article: Texas-based pet microchip company closed, potentially affecting millions of petsA Texas-based pet microchip company has ceased operations, according to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts website.
No. 2 South Carolina's 57-game run in regular-season SEC games ends in 66-62 loss to No. 4 Texas
Read full article: No. 2 South Carolina's 57-game run in regular-season SEC games ends in 66-62 loss to No. 4 TexasMadison Booker had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and Rori Harmon hit two critical free throws in the final seconds as No. 4 Texas beat No. 2 South Carolina 66-62 Sunday, ending the Gamecocks’ 57-game Southeastern Conference regular-season winning streak dating to 2021.
Texas governor orders ban on DeepSeek, RedNote for government devices
Read full article: Texas governor orders ban on DeepSeek, RedNote for government devicesTexas ordered a ban on the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek on government devices days after the popular chatbot has shook investors and the tech community in recent weeks for its ability to compete with OpenAI.
AMBER Alert issued for missing 3-year-old child was found in Austin, US Marshals say
Read full article: AMBER Alert issued for missing 3-year-old child was found in Austin, US Marshals sayAn AMBER Alert issued Wednesday in the San Antonio area for a missing 3-year-old child last seen in northwest Bexar County ended when the child was found safe in Austin, U.S. Marshals officials said.
People convicted of child grooming could be registered as sex offenders in Texas under proposed law
Read full article: People convicted of child grooming could be registered as sex offenders in Texas under proposed lawA proposed bill could require individuals convicted of child grooming to register as sex offenders.
Gaza ceasefire brings bittersweet relief to Texans with ties to the war-torn region
Read full article: Gaza ceasefire brings bittersweet relief to Texans with ties to the war-torn regionIsraeli and Palestinian supporters in Texas welcome the tenuous halt to the war sparked by a 2023 attack with cautious optimism.
Seth Rogen's 'The Studio' to open SXSW
Read full article: Seth Rogen's 'The Studio' to open SXSWThe SXSW Film & TV Festival will kick off on March 7 with the world premiere of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s “The Studio,” the Apple TV+ comedy series starring Rogen as a fictional Hollywood studio head.
Texas Eats: Round Rock Donuts named one of the most legendary dessert destinations in the world
Read full article: Texas Eats: Round Rock Donuts named one of the most legendary dessert destinations in the worldDavid Elder checks out Round Rock Donuts, an Austin-area restaurant that has earned a unique distinction.
Cars on Sixth Street? Austin officials open up traffic at popular bar district on weekends
Read full article: Cars on Sixth Street? Austin officials open up traffic at popular bar district on weekendsFor anyone visiting Sixth Street in Austin soon, don’t be surprised by notable changes in the area that Austin officials hope will keep patrons safer.
Bird flu found in Austin ducks; Texas Parks and Wildlife Department offers recommendations to stop virus from spreading
Read full article: Bird flu found in Austin ducks; Texas Parks and Wildlife Department offers recommendations to stop virus from spreadingThe Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domestic ducks from Austin.
Texas developer at the center of attorney general's impeachment pleads guilty to federal charge
Read full article: Texas developer at the center of attorney general's impeachment pleads guilty to federal chargeThe Texas real estate developer whose relationship with state Attorney General Ken Paxton was at the center of the Republican’s historic impeachment trial in 2023 has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of lying to a financial institution.
Austin failed to tell Congress or the White House about his health problems as required, report says
Read full article: Austin failed to tell Congress or the White House about his health problems as required, report saysDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin didn't inform Congress or the White House as required when he was incapacitated due to treatment for prostate cancer or when complications worsened his condition last year.
Area educators discuss top issues as new Texas Legislature begins
Read full article: Area educators discuss top issues as new Texas Legislature beginsKSAT sat down with two political science professors in San Antonio to discuss some of the top issues likely to permeate throughout the Republican-led session.
Auburn rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 after Tennessee loses, Georgia is ranked for 1st time since 2011
Read full article: Auburn rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 after Tennessee loses, Georgia is ranked for 1st time since 2011Auburn has climbed to No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s basketball poll for its second stint at the top in program history.
77 Minutes in Their Shoes: Art exhibit highlights gun violence, honors Robb Elementary shooting victims
Read full article: 77 Minutes in Their Shoes: Art exhibit highlights gun violence, honors Robb Elementary shooting victims“77 Minutes in Their Shoes” is an exhibit at the Canopy Projects Gallery in Austin. Each image captures the shoes victims of the Robb Elementary shooting wore on May 24, 2022, as well as a vest belonging to a teacher.
‘Gulf of Texas’: Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ remark sparks wave of name ideas
Read full article: ‘Gulf of Texas’: Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ remark sparks wave of name ideasAfter President-elect Trump proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America” on Tuesday, others have offered their alternative names.
San Antonio ranks second in Texas for highest homeless population, new data shows
Read full article: San Antonio ranks second in Texas for highest homeless population, new data showsSan Antonio now ranks second in Texas for the highest homeless population, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
TxDOT ‘embraces AI’ with release of strategic plan to enhance state’s transportation investments
Read full article: TxDOT ‘embraces AI’ with release of strategic plan to enhance state’s transportation investmentsLast month, the Texas Department of Transportation released a 71-page strategic plan with artificial intelligence targets the agency hopes will aid transportation investments across the state.
16-year-old arrested in connection to fatal December shooting at east Bexar County party, BCSO says
Read full article: 16-year-old arrested in connection to fatal December shooting at east Bexar County party, BCSO saysA 16-year-old was arrested Monday in connection with an alleged fatal shooting early December that left a 15 year-old boy dead and a 17-year-old girl injured, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
‘Run to win’: Texas' emphasis on run game catapults Longhorns past Clemson and onto CFP quarterfinals
Read full article: ‘Run to win’: Texas' emphasis on run game catapults Longhorns past Clemson and onto CFP quarterfinalsThe College Football Playoff first-round tilt between Texas (12-2) and Clemson (10-4) was a first-of-its-kind match-up on several fronts.
After learning hard lessons in Austin, Greg Casar to take Congressional Progressive Caucus in new direction
Read full article: After learning hard lessons in Austin, Greg Casar to take Congressional Progressive Caucus in new directionThe freshman congressman will lead the influential progressive caucus next year with plans to focus on working class and economic issues instead of culture wars.
Texas offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. wins Lombardi Award as nation's best lineman
Read full article: Texas offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. wins Lombardi Award as nation's best linemanTexas offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. won the Lombardi Award as the nation’s best collegiate lineman Wednesday night.
Texas man sentenced to 40 years in prison for $12.7 million fraud, posing as Delta Force Veteran
Read full article: Texas man sentenced to 40 years in prison for $12.7 million fraud, posing as Delta Force VeteranA Manor man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for falsely claiming to be a Delta Force veteran and offering protection services in exchange for money.
Texas House Democratic Caucus elects new chair to replace Trey Martinez Fischer
Read full article: Texas House Democratic Caucus elects new chair to replace Trey Martinez FischerTrey Martinez Fischer, a San Antonio representative in the Texas House, was replaced on Wednesday as chair of the Democratic caucus.
Helm's 2 TD catches power No. 3 Texas over Kentucky 31-14 to keep Longhorns atop SEC
Read full article: Helm's 2 TD catches power No. 3 Texas over Kentucky 31-14 to keep Longhorns atop SECQuinn Ewers threw two first-half touchdown passes to Gunnar Helm to lead No. 3 Texas to a 31-14 win over Kentucky.
Driver in 2020 crash that injured two Bexar County constables in Austin sentenced to 8 years in prison
Read full article: Driver in 2020 crash that injured two Bexar County constables in Austin sentenced to 8 years in prisonThe driver involved in a 2020 crash that injured two Bexar County Precinct 2 deputy constables accepted a plea deal in October 2024, resulting in a reduced sentence of eight years in prison.
Ken Paxton adds Dallas to list of cities he's sued over marijuana decriminalization
Read full article: Ken Paxton adds Dallas to list of cities he's sued over marijuana decriminalizationDallas is the sixth Texas city the attorney general has sued this year over marijuana decriminalization measures that he says conflicts with state law.
Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessons
Read full article: Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessonsThe Texas State Board of Education has given initial approval to a Bible-infused curriculum that would be optional for public schools to adopt for lessons from kindergarten through fifth grade.
What happens next in The Onion's effort to buy Alex Jones' Infowars
Read full article: What happens next in The Onion's effort to buy Alex Jones' InfowarsThe Onion’s winning bid for Alex Jones’ Infowars platform is under review by a federal bankruptcy judge after Jones and his lawyers raised concerns about how an auction was conducted.
Judge sets date for 9/11 defendants to enter pleas, deepening battle over court's independence
Read full article: Judge sets date for 9/11 defendants to enter pleas, deepening battle over court's independenceThe U.S. military judge at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has scheduled hearings in early January for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants to enter guilty pleas in exchange for life sentences.
Texas DPS trooper discovers two migrants hidden in gas tank
Read full article: Texas DPS trooper discovers two migrants hidden in gas tankTwo migrants were found by a Texas trooper last week inside a gas tank along the southwestern Texas border, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson.
Man accused of killing parents in Kirby, 4 others in Austin found incompetent to stand trial
Read full article: Man accused of killing parents in Kirby, 4 others in Austin found incompetent to stand trialThe trial for Shane James Jr., who is accused of a deadly rampage in San Antonio and Austin in late 2023, is on hold.
News organizations, including KSAT 12, ask Texas court to order release of state police records of Uvalde shooting
Read full article: News organizations, including KSAT 12, ask Texas court to order release of state police records of Uvalde shootingA group of news organizations, including KSAT 12, asked a Texas appeals court on Wednesday to order the release of state Department of Public Safety records of the law enforcement response to the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde.
Republicans dominate fundraising in final weeks of Texas House battles
Read full article: Republicans dominate fundraising in final weeks of Texas House battlesAcross a dozen of the most competitive House races, Republicans raked in more than $11 million over the last month, compared to the nearly $3.5 million collectively raised by their Democratic counterparts.
How 11 Texas cities made housing unaffordable — and what’s being done to fix it
Read full article: How 11 Texas cities made housing unaffordable — and what’s being done to fix itTexas desperately needs more and denser housing to keep up with the demand. But zoning restrictions get in the way, a Texas Tribune analysis found.
Texas’ high housing costs sparked a movement to bring them down. The fight could shape the state for years to come.
Read full article: Texas’ high housing costs sparked a movement to bring them down. The fight could shape the state for years to come.A new breed of activists wants Texas to tame costs by building more housing. But longstanding opposition to such policies remains strong.
Long lines but few problems as Texas wraps the first week of early voting
Read full article: Long lines but few problems as Texas wraps the first week of early votingA Bexar County election worker was assaulted Thursday, officials said. In Tarrant County, officials encouraged voters to review their ballots before voting.