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A hurricane and winter freeze devastated the South Texas industry. A lack of water is preventing a full recovery.
The City of Windcrest is limited in its space and its ability to expand, but the city's mayor said there are big future plans that can make it a destination.
If some residents in the City of Windcrest have their way, the future for business there will be as bright as its Christmas light displays.
In 2023, there were 2,215 layoffs across Bexar County. Comparatively, 2024 has seen 1,279 layoffs, according to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice data from the Texas Workforce Commission.
In his new role, Rosser will be responsible for helping Texas meet its goal to increase the number of Texans ages 25 to 34 with a postsecondary credential to 60%by 2030.
Small businesses owned by women or people of color will get less advantage when they bid on some City of San Antonio contracts starting next year.
A comptroller’s report found that deporting the estimated 1.4 million undocumented immigrants living in Texas in 2005 would have cost the state about $17.7 billion in gross domestic product.
Patrick contends retailers have exploited a law passed in 2019 to sell unregulated and potentially harmful consumable tetrahydrocannabinol products.
Despite the efforts of local governments and others, the move to provide internet access to millions of Texans has been slow and faces new challenges.
The highly anticipated college football game between the University of Texas Longhorns and the Texas A&M Aggies, is just a few days away.
A local economist and the National Retail Federation say the Trump administration’s proposed tariff policies on $3 trillion of U.S. imports, which could boost domestic manufacturing and create more jobs, will likely raise consumer prices.
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to launch mass deportations as soon as he takes office. While the policy aims to target undocumented people, one local economist says the effects could ripple across the workforce, particularly in industries that rely on migrant labor.
Although Texas counties are not required to provide ambulance services, many are digging deep to pay for their own fleet or to contract out services.
However, a recent AARP survey found that 20% of U.S. adults ages 50 and up haven’t saved money for retirement. That grim statistic is a reason San Antonio business owner Noe Martinez decided to organize his finances.
It’s unclear how much water resides underneath this booming West Texas tourist haven. That makes conservation critical.
A yearslong dispute over exporting water to growing Texas cities offers a hint at the battles to come as the state’s population booms and water supply dwindles.
Castroville, a 30-minute drive from downtown San Antonio, has expanded in recent years. Castroville leaders have openly spoken about the challenges that come with growth: management and preservation of the area’s heritage.
Spirit Airlines is adding two new nonstop flights from the San Antonio International Airport.
A new breed of activists wants Texas to tame costs by building more housing. But longstanding opposition to such policies remains strong.
Farmers say they want the water, but not if it goes against the allotment they need for the spring planting season.
Denton has renamed itself Halloween, Texas, and has planned 31 days of events to drive up tourism and family entertainment.
Incumbent Christi Craddick is touting the health of the Texas energy industry and its impact on the economy. Her top opponent says regulation on the commission is too lax.
Residents were worried about the impact on their drinking water while business leaders were excited for the new jobs.
The ongoing port strike happening at our nation’s East and Gulf coast ports is something many companies and grocery stores are paying close attention to, even though at this time, they are not concerned.
A 2019 state law requiring schools to offer full-day pre-K is capturing child care’s most profitable customer base: 3- and 4-year-olds.
Texas Republicans have been trying to reduce the state’s high property taxes for years, but some acknowledge eliminating them would be too expensive.
Inflation has hit its lowest level in more than three years, a development that impacts everyone. But what does this mean for our wallets and the overall economy? An economist with UTSA’s Institute for Economic Development explains what changes could be on the horizon.
Texas needs hundreds of thousands more homes than it has, per one estimate. That shortage has driven up home prices and rents.
The 23-page document highlights measures to address energy equity, increase sustainability and curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Before the pandemic, Ben Bilbrey worked with some of the largest oil companies. Now he’s waiting for the phone to ring.
This week’s ruling was the latest twist since cities and groups in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley sued to block the projects.
The pending shutdown of Bimbo Bakeries’ East Side location this fall will result in the layoff of an estimated 138 people - the second most of any layoff in Bexar County so far this year.
When disaster strikes, Polk County Judge Sydney Murphy takes command of her county’s emergency communication channels, including a text service and Facebook page.
Homeowners typically pay $2,300 a year for a Texas Windstorm Insurance Association policy. The rate increase would bump premiums by 10%.
Losing your favorite restaurant is like losing a beloved friend. You get used to the flavors, the people and the atmosphere that make the place feel like a foodie heaven –– even if it’s just temporary. But why are these places closing down? We asked the Texas Restaurant Association to get some answers.
The company’s power outages in July have drawn the ire of state leaders. Here’s what you need to know.
The arts center that organizes the monthly art walk, which draws 20,000 to downtown Lubbock, said the drag show happened at an off-site location and had no association with it.
Here is a timeline of events thus far for the project, with more milestones obviously to come for a project expected to be done in 2025.
Advocates say public pools are necessary community infrastructure and save lives. Splash pads have become a more affordable option.
Tens of thousands of households and businesses aren’t expected to have electricity for most of this week.
After years of competing with each other for new businesses, Valley cities want to present a united front to highlight the region’s assets.
The ruling comes amid a nationwide surge in homelessness as high rents put pressure on low-income households and pandemic-era protections expire.
A new housing report from Harvard University found that would-be homebuyers need to make more money than ever if they want to buy a home in Texas’ urban areas.
Here are the five main takeaways from a town hall discussion that KSAT12 and AARP Texas held to understand what’s at stake and what we can do to protect the Social Security program.
Learn about the future of Social Security, and some common misconceptions, in this panel discussion from KSAT and AARP Texas.
Learn about the future of Social Security, and some common misconceptions, in this panel discussion from KSAT and AARP Texas.
The Texas Legislature created the court last year, with proponents saying it would increase efficiency and opponents arguing that it was an effort by Republicans to circumvent Democrat-dominated courts.
The Democrats’ recently approved platform includes calls to loosen zoning rules, which housing experts believe contribute to high housing costs.
Guaranteed income programs let participants use funds however they see fit. Critics argue they're not a good use of taxpayer dollars.
Housing advocates say Texas laws fall short when it comes to property trespassers but they warn changes could worsen the state’s evictions crisis.
You can attend the event in person, or KSAT will stream the event live on all digital platforms. It will also broadcast on KSAT 12 on June 19 at 7 p.m. Submit your questions now.
The new fines underscore the challenges college students face when looking for affordable housing — and how cities struggle to provide it.
From brisket to carne asada, Texas is known for meat, making this annual gathering in a small Rio Grande Valley town stand out.
The British economy bounced back strongly in the first three months of the year, bringing to an end to what economists termed a “technical recession.”.
In the state’s larger counties, voters can now elect people to the agencies that appraise property values.
There is no process in Texas for a voter-driven statewide referendum. So, supporters are going city by city to build statewide momentum.
The rules will require coal-fueled plants, including Texas plants that produced about 12% of power on the state’s grid this year, to reduce carbon emissions and mercury pollution and handle disposed coal ash more safely.
Right now, inflation and housing prices are a struggle across the nation for people of all economic levels. In San Antonio, those two issues are combining with the end of the COVID-era eviction moratorium, collectively causing a housing crisis. Solutionaries looks at the big picture, laying out current solutions and needs that still have to be met.
With the hottest days still ahead, local leaders have declared emergencies. And farmers are lobbying for the U.S. government to pressure Mexico to release water.
Citing community concerns about a planned cement plant in Grayson County, Patrick’s letter asks TCEQ to reject the permit and halt permit approvals statewide.
The program would give roughly 1,900 households payments of $500 for 18 months with no strings attached. Paxton called it “plainly unconstitutional.”
The Affordable Connectivity Program provides a $30 monthly subsidy to help low-income households pay for internet service. The program is slated to run out of money at the end of the month.
Republican lawmakers may try to force Texas cities to allow greater housing density as the state faces a housing crunch.
Federal officials said the nation’s milk supply should be not at risk after a bird flu outbreak hits dairies in Texas, New Mexico and Kansas.
