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Child abuse survivor Jenna Quinn praises bill on President Bidenās desk with her name on it
Read full article: Child abuse survivor Jenna Quinn praises bill on President Bidenās desk with her name on itA federal bill that just made it to President Bidenās desk is being called a beacon of hope in preventing and stopping child abuse.
Woman accused of flushing fetus down restaurant toilet, affidavit says
Read full article: Woman accused of flushing fetus down restaurant toilet, affidavit saysA woman was arrested after attempting to flush a fetus down a toilet at a Whataburger restaurant, according to an arrest affidavit.
Texas Rangers agree with free agent DH Joc Pederson on contract, AP source says
Read full article: Texas Rangers agree with free agent DH Joc Pederson on contract, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the deal says the Texas Rangers and free agent designated hitter Joc Pederson have agreed on a contract.
Five families displaced after apartment fire in Live Oak, officials say
Read full article: Five families displaced after apartment fire in Live Oak, officials sayFive families are displaced after an early morning fire ripped through an apartment complex, according to the Live Oak Fire Department.
As Texas Chief Justice Nathan Hecht prepares to retire, he reflects on the Supreme Court he helped change
Read full article: As Texas Chief Justice Nathan Hecht prepares to retire, he reflects on the Supreme Court he helped changeOver 35 years, Hecht modernized the court, increased access to justice for the poor and saw his conservative views come to dominate the bench.
Dallas Cowboys make owner Jerry Jones proud after being eliminated from the playoff chase
Read full article: Dallas Cowboys make owner Jerry Jones proud after being eliminated from the playoff chaseThe Dallas Cowboys were officially eliminated from the playoff contention before kicking off their game.
Abortion opponents shift focus to pills with lawsuits, proposed laws and possible federal action
Read full article: Abortion opponents shift focus to pills with lawsuits, proposed laws and possible federal actionThe battles over abortion in the U.S. are increasingly focusing on the pills that are now the most common way pregnancies are ended.
Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 as Baker Mayfield and the Bucs lose control of their playoff fate
Read full article: Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 as Baker Mayfield and the Bucs lose control of their playoff fateCooper Rush threw a touchdown pass, Brandon Aubrey kicked two 58-yarders among four field goals and the Dallas Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24, costing Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers control of their playoff fate.
Ken Paxton sues NCAA over transgender athletesā participation in womenās college sports
Read full article: Ken Paxton sues NCAA over transgender athletesā participation in womenās college sportsThe attorney general is accusing the organization of misleading fans by allowing transgender college athletes in womenās sports.
1-year-old girl injured in crash at Montessori school remains in hospital in critical condition, parent says
Read full article: 1-year-old girl injured in crash at Montessori school remains in hospital in critical condition, parent saysA 1-year-old child injured in a crash at a Montessori school in northwest Bexar County remains in the hospital in critical condition, according to a parent.
āRun to winā: Texas' emphasis on run game catapults Longhorns past Clemson and onto CFP quarterfinals
Read full article: āRun to winā: 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.
Kyle police warns parents after man charged with stalking 13-year-old girl
Read full article: Kyle police warns parents after man charged with stalking 13-year-old girlA man was arrested for allegedly stalking a 13-year-old girl, and the Kyle Police Department are warning parents to remain vigilant.
Texas lawmaker files bill to reduce āforever chemicalsā in sewage-based fertilizer
Read full article: Texas lawmaker files bill to reduce āforever chemicalsā in sewage-based fertilizerThe bill would require companies to test fertilizer made from sewage sludge for PFAS and meet limits before selling them to Texas farmers and ranchers.
Why were border wall materials put up for auction? Here's what you should know.
Read full article: Why were border wall materials put up for auction? Here's what you should know.Some Texas lawmakers including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick slammed the Biden administration over the auction of wall materials. But the sale was directed by Congress ā and Texas has already bought some of it.
From a once-in-a-lifetime eclipse to the northern lights, hereās San Antonioās top 5 weather events for 2024
Read full article: From a once-in-a-lifetime eclipse to the northern lights, hereās San Antonioās top 5 weather events for 2024Hereās a look at the top 5 weather events of the year, as decided by KSATās meteorologists.
ME identifies teacher killed in crash at Montessori school in NW Bexar County
Read full article: ME identifies teacher killed in crash at Montessori school in NW Bexar CountyThe Bexar County Medical Examinerās Office has released the identity of a teacher killed in a crash at a Montessori school in Northwest Bexar County.
Garage owners brace for impact as Texas ends safety inspections in 2025
Read full article: Garage owners brace for impact as Texas ends safety inspections in 2025Certain Bexar County businesses will be financially hurt when annual state inspections are no longer required. Some have not decided if they will offer the new state emissions testing that begins in November 2026.
Cartels turn to social media to lure Americans into human smuggling as Texas enforces stricter laws
Read full article: Cartels turn to social media to lure Americans into human smuggling as Texas enforces stricter lawsThousands of people have been arrested under Texasā human smuggling law. Now they face at least a decade in prison under sentencing guidelines that took effect this year.
Teacher killed, at least 5 children injured in crash at Montessori school on I-10 in NW Bexar County, BCSO says
Read full article: Teacher killed, at least 5 children injured in crash at Montessori school on I-10 in NW Bexar County, BCSO saysA teacher in her 20s is dead and at least five children were injured in a crash at the Excelled Montessori Plus School on the northwest side of Bexar County, according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar.
Immigration agency deports highest numbers since 2014, aided by more flights
Read full article: Immigration agency deports highest numbers since 2014, aided by more flightsU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it deported more than 270,000 people over a recent 12-month period, the highest annual tally in a decade.
Texasā latest effort to deter migrants is a billboard campaign in Mexico, Central America
Read full article: Texasā latest effort to deter migrants is a billboard campaign in Mexico, Central AmericaGov. Greg Abbott announced the new strategy, which will cost an estimated $100,000, during a press conference in Eagle Pass.
Texas regulators shelve an electricity market reform proposal they say does too little to shore up grid
Read full article: Texas regulators shelve an electricity market reform proposal they say does too little to shore up gridThe Public Utility Commission found that the performance credit mechanism, a financial tool the Legislature capped at $1 billion, would only marginally improve reliability of the state power grid.
South Texas groups sue state agency for allowing SpaceX to discharge industrial water without permit
Read full article: South Texas groups sue state agency for allowing SpaceX to discharge industrial water without permitRio Grande Valley groups are accusing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in a lawsuit of bypassing state regulations by allowing SpaceX to temporarily discharge industrial water at its South Texas launch site without a proper permit.
Texasā citrus industry ā once an agricultural powerhouse ā is on the brink of disaster
Read full article: Texasā citrus industry ā once an agricultural powerhouse ā is on the brink of disasterA hurricane and winter freeze devastated the South Texas industry. A lack of water is preventing a full recovery.
U.S. House members want answers on Texasā decision to not review maternal deaths after near-total abortion ban
Read full article: U.S. House members want answers on Texasā decision to not review maternal deaths after near-total abortion banU.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas led a letter calling for a briefing on why the state wonāt review 2022 and 2023 deaths.
US carries out 25 executions this year as death penalty trends in nation held steady
Read full article: US carries out 25 executions this year as death penalty trends in nation held steadyThe number of executions in the U.S. remained near historic lows in 2024 and was mostly carried out in a small group of states.
Former Uvalde schools police chief loses bid to toss criminal charges related to 2022 shooting
Read full article: Former Uvalde schools police chief loses bid to toss criminal charges related to 2022 shootingA Texas judge has refused to throw out criminal charges accusing the former Uvalde schools police chief of endangering children in the slow law enforcement response to the 2022 Robb Elementary shooting.
Gov. Greg Abbott announces more than $500 million in public safety grants
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott announces more than $500 million in public safety grantsThe grants will go to private and public sector recipients in Texas for a variety of public safety priorities, including securing the southern border.
Texas jailer dies after being assaulted by confined man, sheriff says
Read full article: Texas jailer dies after being assaulted by confined man, sheriff saysA Texas sheriff says a man being held in jail fatally assaulted a detention officer who was returning him to his cell following the one hour he was allowed out of his lockup each day.
Small city, big involvement: Windcrest neighbors push yearlong community participation
Read full article: Small city, big involvement: Windcrest neighbors push yearlong community participationThousands of lights, inflatables and animatronics line the city leading up to Christmas. December is not the only month of the year when Windcrest comes together.
Despite being landlocked, Windcrest methodically plans for its future
Read full article: Despite being landlocked, Windcrest methodically plans for its futureThe 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.
Windcrest, known for its Christmas āLight-Up,ā hopes for a brighter business future
Read full article: Windcrest, known for its Christmas āLight-Up,ā hopes for a brighter business futureIf some residents in the City of Windcrest have their way, the future for business there will be as bright as its Christmas light displays.
āKnow My Neighborhoodā turns the spotlight on Windcrest
Read full article: āKnow My Neighborhoodā turns the spotlight on WindcrestIn this edition of āKnow My Neighborhood,ā we explore the āCity Of Lights,ā from the friendly, festive competition to the vacant mall that once housed Rackspace.
Gov. Abbott launches international billboard campaign to deter illegal crossings in Maverick County
Read full article: Gov. Abbott launches international billboard campaign to deter illegal crossings in Maverick CountyTexas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the rollout of an international public relations campaign to try to prevent migrants from crossing the border illegally.
Uvalde CISD Moving Forward Foundation close to $60 million goal for new elementary school
Read full article: Uvalde CISD Moving Forward Foundation close to $60 million goal for new elementary schoolThe Uvalde CISD Moving Forward Foundation, which is fundraising to build a new school to replace Robb Elementary ā the site of the 2022 mass shooting that claimed the lives of 19 students and two teachers ā is close to having all the resources needed to bring the project to life.
Know My Neighborhood: Windcrest
Read full article: Know My Neighborhood: WindcrestThis edition of āKnow My Neighborhood" highlights Windcrest, known as the "City of Lights," featuring festive Christmas light displays and a small-town atmosphere. The roughly 6,000 residents who live just off Interstate 35 love the small-town feel, but knowing everyone in town can be a double-edged sword: Despite its charm, Windcrest faces its challenges. The story explores the city's unique character, blending its community spirit with the complexities of small-town life.
Texas school districts asked to return $16 million in federal funding for special education services
Read full article: Texas school districts asked to return $16 million in federal funding for special education servicesThe request comes after an audit found Texas improperly billed the federal government for reimbursements related to Medicaid-eligible students.
US border facilities for migrant children are improving but still need work, court monitor says
Read full article: US border facilities for migrant children are improving but still need work, court monitor saysThe U.S. is still separating some migrant children from parents while holding them after they cross the border despite broad improvements at detention centers in Texas.
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.
These San Antonio businesses were affected by layoffs in 2024
Read full article: These San Antonio businesses were affected by layoffs in 2024In 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.
āWe want to be the team to get him oneā: Larry Hill, Smithson Valley seeking program-first state title
Read full article: āWe want to be the team to get him oneā: Larry Hill, Smithson Valley seeking program-first state titleThe UIL Class 5A Division I state championship football game will feature a combined 784 wins between both head coaches.
AP All-America team: Travis Hunter, Xavier Watts back on first team; Ashton Jeanty is unanimous pick
Read full article: AP All-America team: Travis Hunter, Xavier Watts back on first team; Ashton Jeanty is unanimous pickHeisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter of Colorado and Notre Dameās Xavier Watts are repeat first-team selections on The Associated Press All-America team.
Smithson Valley survives late Angleton rally, punches ticket to state title game
Read full article: Smithson Valley survives late Angleton rally, punches ticket to state title gameSmithson Valley staved off a fourth-quarter flurry from the Angleton Wildcats and emerged on top 21-14 on Saturday at McLane Stadium in Waco.Ā The Rangers have earned a trip to the 2024 UIL Class 5A Division I state championship game.
Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs won't play Sunday against Charlotte with lingering knee issue
Read full article: Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs won't play Sunday against Charlotte with lingering knee issueDallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs didnāt travel with the team and will miss Sundayās game at Charlotte because of a lingering knee issue.
Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs set for season-ending knee surgery, AP sources say
Read full article: Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs set for season-ending knee surgery, AP sources sayTwo people with knowledge of the decision say Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs is set for season-ending surgery on his left knee.
Texas man gets 100 years in prison for shootings that killed 1, wounded others in Nevada, Arizona
Read full article: Texas man gets 100 years in prison for shootings that killed 1, wounded others in Nevada, ArizonaA judge in Las Vegas has sentenced a Texas man to 100 years in prison for his role in a two-state shooting rampage on Thanksgiving 2020 that included the killing of a man in Nevada and a shootout with authorities in Arizona.
Texas man gets 100 years in prison for shootings that killed 1, wounded others in Nevada, Arizona
Read full article: Texas man gets 100 years in prison for shootings that killed 1, wounded others in Nevada, ArizonaA judge in Las Vegas has sentenced a Texas man to 100 years in prison for his role in a two-state shooting rampage on Thanksgiving 2020 that included the killing of a man in Nevada and a shootout with authorities in Arizona.
Floresville provides state railroad commissionās report to residents displaced by July gas line explosion
Read full article: Floresville provides state railroad commissionās report to residents displaced by July gas line explosionFloresville city officials said Friday that it provided the state railroad commissionās report on a gas line explosion to residents nearly five months after the blast.
Logistics appear to stand in way of Judson ISD allowing seventh graders to vote on moving schools
Read full article: Logistics appear to stand in way of Judson ISD allowing seventh graders to vote on moving schoolsJudson ISD superintendent Dr. Rob Fields, III, said he understands the changes are ānot going to be comfortableā but also said changes are the most fiscally responsible way to move forward.
Floresville City manager terminated for allegedly misusing city funds, officials say
Read full article: Floresville City manager terminated for allegedly misusing city funds, officials sayThe Floresville City Council voted 3-2 on Thursday in favor of terminating its city manager, effective immediately.
War veterans help agency replace cancer patients' stolen holiday gifts
Read full article: War veterans help agency replace cancer patients' stolen holiday giftsAfter burglars stole gifts from a local nonprofit, veterans helped brighten up the holidays for cancer patients by turning over dozens of toys they collected for the agency.
Focus on higher education system featured in early bill filings for next Texas legislative session
Read full article: Focus on higher education system featured in early bill filings for next Texas legislative sessionIf early bill filings for the next Texas Legislative Session are anything to go by, then one thing is clear: Lawmakers are again hyperfocusing on the stateās higher education institutions.
āThe best time to prepareā: Migrant rights group warns undocumented Texans to plan for deportations
Read full article: āThe best time to prepareā: Migrant rights group warns undocumented Texans to plan for deportationsGroups are urging the stateās estimated 1.6 million undocumented migrants to prepare financially and make plans for their loved ones if theyāre detained.
La Vernia aims to extend its dream season to UIL Class 4A Division I state title game
Read full article: La Vernia aims to extend its dream season to UIL Class 4A Division I state title gameThe La Vernia Bears football team is heading to the UIL state semifinals for the first time in program history.
Floresville city council offers some relief to residents impacted by July gas line explosion
Read full article: Floresville city council offers some relief to residents impacted by July gas line explosionAfter an hour-long executive session on Thursday night, Floresville City Council determined that it will provide waivers and permits for fees to residents impacted by a July 16 explosion.
Man sentenced to 28 years in prison for string of armed robberies at Texas pharmacies
Read full article: Man sentenced to 28 years in prison for string of armed robberies at Texas pharmaciesA man was sentenced to 28 years in prison for three counts of pharmacy robbery at gunpoint, according to the U.S. Attorneyās Office for the Western District of Texas.
Years-long fight for speed bumps pays off for New Braunfels neighborhood
Read full article: Years-long fight for speed bumps pays off for New Braunfels neighborhoodPeople on Wood Road in New Braunfels have been working for years to get speed bumps installed to make drivers slow down. On Monday, the city council voted to do just that.
YouTube star Jake Paulās skincare line coming to H-E-B shelves in 2025, report says
Read full article: YouTube star Jake Paulās skincare line coming to H-E-B shelves in 2025, report saysAfter going toe-to-toe with former boxing champ Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, it was announced that YouTube star Jake Paul is making noise again in the Lone Star State -- but this time beyond the boxing ring.
New documentary shows never-before-seen glimpses of Tejano iconās life
Read full article: New documentary shows never-before-seen glimpses of Tejano iconās lifeāSelena y Los Dinosā will be screened in January as part of the U.S. Documentary Competition, 30 years after Yolanda Salidvar killed the Tejano music icon.
Texas professors self-censor for fear of retaliation, survey found
Read full article: Texas professors self-censor for fear of retaliation, survey foundAt least a third of respondents at UT-Austin, UT-Dallas and Texas A&M said theyāre not sure administrators at their universities protect free speech on campus.
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 nationās best collegiate lineman Wednesday night.
Plane crashes into three vehicles at intersection near Victoria East High School, police say
Read full article: Plane crashes into three vehicles at intersection near Victoria East High School, police sayA twin-engine Piper Navajo PA-31-350 plane crashed into three vehicles at a Victoria, Texas, intersection on Wednesday afternoon.
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow laments loss of privacy following home break-in
Read full article: Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow laments loss of privacy following home break-inCincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow kept his comments short Wednesday when addressing the media about having his home broken into two nights earlier while he and the Bengals were on the road against the Dallas Cowboys.
TCEQ contradicts statement from water well company accused of producing brown, āundrinkableā water
Read full article: TCEQ contradicts statement from water well company accused of producing brown, āundrinkableā waterNeighbors in the Floresville area are continuing their battle with the private company that owns their water wells.
Attorney General Ken Paxton sues companies over āforever chemicalsā
Read full article: Attorney General Ken Paxton sues companies over āforever chemicalsāPaxtonās office has accused 3M and DuPont of misrepresenting or concealing the health risks of PFAS, which have been sold for decades for use in consumer products.
San Antonio financial advisor, radio show host arrested, faces federal obstruction charge
Read full article: San Antonio financial advisor, radio show host arrested, faces federal obstruction chargeA San Antonio financial advisor and radio show host was arrested after she attempted to obstruct an ongoing federal investor fraud investigation involving herself, according to the U.S. Attorneyās Office for the Western District of Texas.
Estas carreteras del condado de Bexar son las mƔs congestionadas, revela nuevo informe
Read full article: Estas carreteras del condado de Bexar son las mƔs congestionadas, revela nuevo informeUn estudio realizado por TxDOT y el Instituto de Transporte de Texas A&M enumera las 100 carreteras mƔs congestionadas de Texas. La buena noticia es que ninguna carretera del condado de Bexar estƔ en la lista de las 10 principales.
State agency to ask lawmakers for $300 million to fix āsignificant neglectā in Texasā Medicaid enrollment system
Read full article: State agency to ask lawmakers for $300 million to fix āsignificant neglectā in Texasā Medicaid enrollment systemThe request, which includes hiring more staff and updating the online application system, comes as applicants must wait for months to receive approval for benefits.
Boerne Greyhounds HS football team one win away from birth in state championship game
Read full article: Boerne Greyhounds HS football team one win away from birth in state championship gameEarly mornings in December can be cold in Boerne, but the Greyhoundsā football team doesnāt mind because theyāre still playing football.