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Amid big cat sightings, letās learn about the species native to South Texas
Read full article: Amid big cat sightings, letās learn about the species native to South TexasThe Bexar County Sheriffās Office sent out an alert Tuesday about a ālargeā cat sighting in northwest Bexar County. BCSO said the feline was seen in a greenbelt near the 10400 block of Foxen Way, a neighborhood off Highway 16 north of Helotes. So, we pulled information from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to learn about the big cats native to South Texas.
Texas judge accused of breaking law after asking his university students to vote for him
Read full article: Texas judge accused of breaking law after asking his university students to vote for himA candidate running against the judge accused him of emailing his students at Texas State to vote for him. State law prohibits using public resources for political advertising.
Canyon Lake grocery store brings ammo vending machine to customersā fingertips
Read full article: Canyon Lake grocery store brings ammo vending machine to customersā fingertipsA typical vending machine is lined with snacks, drinks and different kinds of candy. However, a Loweās Market in Canyon Lake has opted to have an ammunition vending machine at its store entrance.
A Central Texas county removed 17 books from its libraries. An appeals court says eight must be returned.
Read full article: A Central Texas county removed 17 books from its libraries. An appeals court says eight must be returned.A federal appeals court says eight books dealing with subjects including racism and transgender issues must be returned to library shelves in a rural Texas county that had removed them.
Six Texas freshwater mussels, the ālivers of the rivers,ā added to endangered species list
Read full article: Six Texas freshwater mussels, the ālivers of the rivers,ā added to endangered species listFreshwater mussels can pump and filter eight to 15 gallons of water a day, cleaning rivers and streams. Six of the 50 mussels that call Texas home are federally protected by Mondayās listing.
Texas officials compromised ballot secrecy as they increased election transparency
Read full article: Texas officials compromised ballot secrecy as they increased election transparencyIn limited instances, the choices some Texas voters make can later be identified using public, legally available data.
Up for a roadtrip? Fredericksburgās annual Crawfish Festival will take place Memorial Day weekend
Read full article: Up for a roadtrip? Fredericksburgās annual Crawfish Festival will take place Memorial Day weekendFrom Friday through Sunday, the Crawfish Festival will take over the Marktplatz in downtown Fredericksburg.
Videos show heavy flooding in parts of Texas; hundreds of people rescued, evacuated
Read full article: Videos show heavy flooding in parts of Texas; hundreds of people rescued, evacuatedHeavy rain pummeled parts of Texas over the weekend, leading to major flooding in Houston, hundreds of rescues and at least one death.
Community gathers at Baruch Hashem Congregation for Passover Seder
Read full article: Community gathers at Baruch Hashem Congregation for Passover SederPeople from all over South and Central Texas gathered Monday at Baruch Hashem Congregation on Huebner Road for the annual Passover Seder, a ritual marking the beginning of Passover, which symbolizes the transition from slavery to freedom.
Eclipse fever hits Texas towns as residents and officials prepare for a crush of visitors
Read full article: Eclipse fever hits Texas towns as residents and officials prepare for a crush of visitorsLlano residents are told to stock up on groceries. A Sulphur Springs church is renting its parking spots. And everyoneās watching the weather forecast ahead of Mondayās eclipse.
Pearl, San Antonio River Walk nominated for USA Todayās 10Best Readersā Choice awards
Read full article: Pearl, San Antonio River Walk nominated for USA Todayās 10Best Readersā Choice awardsSouth and Central Texasā hidden gems and favorite tourist destinations are being recognized as some of the best in the country.
In Texas, ex-oil and gas workers champion geothermal energy as a replacement for fossil-fueled power plants
Read full article: In Texas, ex-oil and gas workers champion geothermal energy as a replacement for fossil-fueled power plantsTexas has become an early hot spot for geothermal energy exploration as scores of former oil industry workers and executives are taking their knowledge to a new energy source.
2 lucky Texans win $1 million Mega Millions, Powerball tickets as jackpots soar
Read full article: 2 lucky Texans win $1 million Mega Millions, Powerball tickets as jackpots soarTwo people who purchased Mega Millions and Powerball tickets in Central Texas may not have won the jackpot, but theyāre definitely richer.
Border security overpowers school vouchers and Paxton impeachment in Republican Texas House primaries
Read full article: Border security overpowers school vouchers and Paxton impeachment in Republican Texas House primariesDespite all the hubbub about vouchers and the attorney generalās impeachment, itās still about the border.
Dairy Queen employees in Central Texas arrested for selling meth, police say
Read full article: Dairy Queen employees in Central Texas arrested for selling meth, police saySeveral Dairy Queen employees in Central Texas were arrested following an āOperation Blizzardā investigation that accused them of selling methamphetamines out of the restaurant, the Clifton Police Department said.
Video shows Jacobās Well looking āgorgeousā after recent rains; No promise of summer swim season yet
Read full article: Video shows Jacobās Well looking āgorgeousā after recent rains; No promise of summer swim season yetVideos and photos show water flowing from Jacobās Well for the first time in many months.
Facing pressure from judge, Texas reassigns workers to care for foster kids in unlicensed homes
Read full article: Facing pressure from judge, Texas reassigns workers to care for foster kids in unlicensed homesThe move is designed to reduce some of the rotating overtime shifts expected of agency caseworkers at group homes and motels, which have been criticized as dangerous for the children who live there.
Retired district judge, wife found dead in Williamson County home; son admitted to shooting, deputies say
Read full article: Retired district judge, wife found dead in Williamson County home; son admitted to shooting, deputies sayThe Williamson County Sheriffās Office is investigating after two people were found dead in a Georgetown-area home late Monday night.
Texan Bitcoin miners profit by using less electricity; advocates say all Texans should get the same chance
Read full article: Texan Bitcoin miners profit by using less electricity; advocates say all Texans should get the same chanceBitcoin miner Riot Platforms made headlines over the summer for making millions by selling pre-purchased power back to the grid. The news highlighted how the grid can benefit businesses more than consumers.
Search continues for missing Texas State University student who disappeared in Luling 3 years ago
Read full article: Search continues for missing Texas State University student who disappeared in Luling 3 years agoAuthorities are still searching for a Texas State University student who disappeared in Central Texas three years ago.
North Texas CEO, his 2 kids killed in Hill Country crash while on way to visit family for Thanksgiving
Read full article: North Texas CEO, his 2 kids killed in Hill Country crash while on way to visit family for ThanksgivingThe CEO of a North Texas construction firm and his two children were killed in a crash in Blanco County while they were on their way to visit family for Thanksgiving, according to company officials and media reports.
Texas is not prepared for Austin-San Antonio population boom, experts say
Read full article: Texas is not prepared for Austin-San Antonio population boom, experts sayThe neighboring regions are projected to collectively grow from 5.2 million to 8.3 million people by 2050. But the state still lacks an overarching plan to address critical housing and transportation issues, experts said.
Sex trafficking, drugs and assault: Texas foster kids and caseworkers face chaos in rental houses and hotels
Read full article: Sex trafficking, drugs and assault: Texas foster kids and caseworkers face chaos in rental houses and hotelsA report from Department of Family and Protective Services watchdogs paints a picture of a roughshod safety-net system that is unprepared to protect its youthful charges from predators and unable to keep them from endangering themselves.
Central Texas man convicted in fatally shooting of Moroccan immigrant who pulled into driveway
Read full article: Central Texas man convicted in fatally shooting of Moroccan immigrant who pulled into drivewayA Texas man has been convicted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a Moroccan immigrant who had pulled into his driveway.
Hays County deputies investigate death of 15-year-old student as possible fentanyl overdose
Read full article: Hays County deputies investigate death of 15-year-old student as possible fentanyl overdoseThe Hays County Sheriffās Office is investigating the death of a 15-year-old student as a possible overdose, according to the superintendent of the Hays Consolidated Independent School District.
Hot take: This time of year, Pacific tropical activity is more important to San Antonio than what forms in the Atlantic
Read full article: Hot take: This time of year, Pacific tropical activity is more important to San Antonio than what forms in the AtlanticBy the time we get to October, San Antonians should turn their attention to the Pacific when it comes to rain chances.
Central Texas man sentenced to prison after embezzling more than $700,000 from his employer, feds say
Read full article: Central Texas man sentenced to prison after embezzling more than $700,000 from his employer, feds sayA Central Texas man was sentenced to prison for embezzling more than $700,000 from his employer, according to federal authorities.
University of Texas at Austin and MD Anderson Cancer Center will partner to create a new $2.5 billion hospital
Read full article: University of Texas at Austin and MD Anderson Cancer Center will partner to create a new $2.5 billion hospitalThe new medical facility, to be located in downtown Austin, will help expand the University of Texas Systemās reputed cancer center outside of the Houston area.
Gov. Greg Abbott declares wildfire disaster for three-fourths of Texas
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott declares wildfire disaster for three-fourths of TexasAt least 8,500 acres of Texas land have burned since Aug. 1. The governorās disaster declaration allows included counties to access state resources to fight wildfires.
Texas Eats: Cali-Style Burritos in SA, Smoked Cabrito at The Pearl & Seafood Fondue
Read full article: Texas Eats: Cali-Style Burritos in SA, Smoked Cabrito at The Pearl & Seafood FondueThis week on Texas Eats, David Elder takes us to New Braunfels for some of the best seafood you can find in Central Texas at McAdooās Seafood Company.
Rural Texas may lose out on billions in broadband infrastructure funding due to federal regulations
Read full article: Rural Texas may lose out on billions in broadband infrastructure funding due to federal regulationsGrant applicants are required to have a line of credit from a major bank and put up 25% of the project cost ahead of time. That will likely disqualify many small internet service providers in rural areas.
Tearfully testifying against Texasā abortion ban, three women describe medical care delayed
Read full article: Tearfully testifying against Texasā abortion ban, three women describe medical care delayedThe women, believed to be the first to testify about an abortion banās impact on their pregnancy since 1973, are seeking to clarify when a medical emergency justifies an abortion.
āUnbearableā: Doctors treating trans kids are leaving Texas, exacerbating adolescent care crisis
Read full article: āUnbearableā: Doctors treating trans kids are leaving Texas, exacerbating adolescent care crisisTexas doctors fear a new era of government intrusion into medicine as lawmakers ban transition care for kids following prohibitions on abortion.
As veteran disability claims soar, unaccredited coaches profit off frustration with VA system
Read full article: As veteran disability claims soar, unaccredited coaches profit off frustration with VA systemAustin-based VA Claims Insider says it has helped hundreds of thousands of clients. It has also touched off complaints and investigations.
New plan provides shared vision for preserving the Texas Hill Country
Read full article: New plan provides shared vision for preserving the Texas Hill CountryThe Hill Country Land, Water, Sky and Natural Infrastructure Plan will provide a data-driven vision for conservation efforts for the regionās most important and defining natural resources.
Comal ISD middle, elementary students win stock market game
Read full article: Comal ISD middle, elementary students win stock market gameThe Stock Market Game provides students with the opportunity to learn the value of long-term investing through an online educational program offered to teachers in Central Texas.
As demand for skilled workers rises in Texas, work-based educational programs see a resurgence
Read full article: As demand for skilled workers rises in Texas, work-based educational programs see a resurgenceMany Texas residents can opt for a variety of different educational programs that are shorter, more appropriate to their needs and often cost less than a bachelorās degree.
Texas colleges provide job training for students with disabilities. Hereās how to access it.
Read full article: Texas colleges provide job training for students with disabilities. Hereās how to access it.Students with disabilities can find success in college, live independently and get jobs with the right kind of help. Here are college programs that provide support.
Houston-area chemical fire highlights gaps in Texas environmental enforcement
Read full article: Houston-area chemical fire highlights gaps in Texas environmental enforcementA fire broke out at a Deer Park Shell plant the day after a public hearing on renewing the permit for ITC, a nearby facility that caught fire in 2019, sparking a Texas Tribune/Public Health Watch investigation that documented failures in state and federal oversight.
Central Texas police officer, suspect fatally shot during domestic violence response, sheriff says
Read full article: Central Texas police officer, suspect fatally shot during domestic violence response, sheriff saysA Cameron police officer was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence shooting overnight, according to the Milam County sheriff.
Central Texas teen arrested in fentanyl overdose of Hays CISD student, sheriffās office says
Read full article: Central Texas teen arrested in fentanyl overdose of Hays CISD student, sheriffās office saysAn 18-year-old man was arrested in the death of a Hays CISD high school student who overdosed on fentanyl last month, according to the Hays County Sheriffās Office.
UT regents to decide on demolishing Frank Erwin Center to make way for Dell Medical School expansion
Read full article: UT regents to decide on demolishing Frank Erwin Center to make way for Dell Medical School expansionThe University of Texas Board of Regents is expected to vote on the demolition of the Frank Erwin Center, the 1977 multi-purpose venue that was replaced by the Moody Center.
Biden approves disaster relief for 13 Texas counties with damage from winter ice storms
Read full article: Biden approves disaster relief for 13 Texas counties with damage from winter ice stormsGov. Greg Abbott, who requested a federal disaster declaration for 23 counties, called it a critical first step in the recovery.
H-E-B opens first rebranded convenience store Fresh Bites in Central Texas, plans one for Lytle
Read full article: H-E-B opens first rebranded convenience store Fresh Bites in Central Texas, plans one for LytleH-E-B is rebranding its convenience stores to include fresher food options like prepared meals and produce.
Avoid eating fish from these SA, coastal waterways; Share your outdoor pics with us
Read full article: Avoid eating fish from these SA, coastal waterways; Share your outdoor pics with usCanyon Lake is a popular destination for people in the San Antonio area, but the state health department is warning about the possible dangers of consuming its fish.
Share park, wildlife pictures and videos on KSAT Connect
Read full article: Share park, wildlife pictures and videos on KSAT ConnectIn South-Central Texas, outdoor adventures are at almost every turn. And with warmer weather on the horizon, people are already planning their hiking, fishing and swimming excursions.
Share wildlife and landscape photos on KSAT Connect
Read full article: Share wildlife and landscape photos on KSAT ConnectIn South-Central Texas, outdoor adventures are at almost every turn. And with warmer weather on the horizon, people are already planning their hiking, fishing and swimming excursions.
Avoid eating fish from these waterways near San Antonio and along coast, Texas health department says
Read full article: Avoid eating fish from these waterways near San Antonio and along coast, Texas health department saysSome bans and advisories are in place for fish caught in parts of San Antonio, Central Texas, South Texas and along the Gulf Coast.
A rare Texas wildflower gets protection under the Endangered Species Act
Read full article: A rare Texas wildflower gets protection under the Endangered Species ActThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has declared the bracted twistflower, native to the Edwards Plateau, a threatened species, a month after putting another Texas plant on the endangered list.
Police asking for publicās help in finding elderly man who disappeared on Easter
Read full article: Police asking for publicās help in finding elderly man who disappeared on EasterAn elderly man was reported missing on Easter in Central Texas, and authorities are asking for the publicās help in their search.
Texas man āimproperly carrying a loaded firearmā accidentally opens fire, injures kids at restaurant, police say
Read full article: Texas man āimproperly carrying a loaded firearmā accidentally opens fire, injures kids at restaurant, police sayA Texas man was arrested after his gun went off at a restaurant and injured people, including kids, police said.
Boerne ISD Teacher nominated for Lori Tullos Barta Outstanding Educator Award
Read full article: Boerne ISD Teacher nominated for Lori Tullos Barta Outstanding Educator AwardA Cibolo Creek Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher has been nominated for the 2023 Lori Tullos Barta Outstanding Educator Award by The Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas.
Texas Senate committee advances bills restricting certain drag shows
Read full article: Texas Senate committee advances bills restricting certain drag showsProposed legislation from Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, would criminalize explicit performances where children are present and strip libraries of state funding for hosting any event featuring performers in drag. Critics say the bill is discriminatory and unconstitutional.
Visit private cave, see worldās largest bat colony just 20 minutes from San Antonio
Read full article: Visit private cave, see worldās largest bat colony just 20 minutes from San AntonioThe worldās largest bat colony can be found just 20 minutes outside of San Antonio and there are select dates over the summer when you can visit.
How freezing rain, tree-lined neighborhoods and above-ground power lines prolonged Austin power outages
Read full article: How freezing rain, tree-lined neighborhoods and above-ground power lines prolonged Austin power outagesTens of thousands of Austin households and businesses went days without electricity after a winter storm wreaked havoc across Texas.
Austin makes progress restoring power, but tens of thousands still without
Read full article: Austin makes progress restoring power, but tens of thousands still withoutThe city originally said it would restore all power by 6 p.m. Friday. But more than 75,000 customers are still without electricity Saturday morning.
For many Central Texans, latest bout of cold weather and outages reopens old wounds
Read full article: For many Central Texans, latest bout of cold weather and outages reopens old woundsSevere weather this week is confronting Texans with old problems and stirring up memories of previous crises. Experts say this can be a detriment to mental health.
In Central Texas, an urban tree canopy bends to the ice
Read full article: In Central Texas, an urban tree canopy bends to the iceThe Hill Country loves its trees. But improper pruning and a drought earlier in the year may have contributed to the huge number of downed branches this week that frequently took power lines with them.
Texasā tech capital again fumbles digital communication amid a power crisis
Read full article: Texasā tech capital again fumbles digital communication amid a power crisisAs tens of thousands of households and businesses face a third day in the dark, Austin leaders say they will improve emergency communications. But residents and critics have little patience for bungled warnings.
H-E-B to close Hill Country stores early Tuesday due to wintry weather
Read full article: H-E-B to close Hill Country stores early Tuesday due to wintry weatherDue to hazardous winter weather conditions, H-E-B will close the following stores in the Hill Country at 9 p.m. Tuesday and reopen at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Texans should avoid travel in regions hit with icy weather as power grid expected to meet demand
Read full article: Texans should avoid travel in regions hit with icy weather as power grid expected to meet demandSchool closures and hazardous road conditions are expected throughout a large portion of Texas, according to forecasts. State officials caution Texans about local power outages but expect the grid to stay up.