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Bexar County Emergency Services District No. 4 announces interim fire chief
Read full article: Bexar County Emergency Services District No. 4 announces interim fire chiefThe Bexar County Emergency Services District No. 4 announced the appointment of an interim fire chief on Saturday, according to a news release.
Top Texas Democrats ponder the state’s future at forum amid questions about what’s next for their party
Read full article: Top Texas Democrats ponder the state’s future at forum amid questions about what’s next for their partyFormer U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke was joined at his San Antonio town hall by U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro and state Rep. James Talarico, whose names have been floated for statewide office.
Bexar County trial date delayed for man accused of attacking ex-wife, kids in death penalty case
Read full article: Bexar County trial date delayed for man accused of attacking ex-wife, kids in death penalty caseA Bexar County judge agreed to delay the trial of a man accused of brutally attacking his ex-wife and young daughters.
TPWD offers reward for tips after white-tailed deer illegally killed in New Braunfels neighborhood
Read full article: TPWD offers reward for tips after white-tailed deer illegally killed in New Braunfels neighborhoodThe Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is asking the public for information that could lead to an arrest after a white-tailed deer was illegally killed in New Braunfels.
Bexar County robbery suspect arrested after fleeing out of state while on bond, BCSO says
Read full article: Bexar County robbery suspect arrested after fleeing out of state while on bond, BCSO saysA Bexar County man was re-arrested after allegedly fleeing out of state while out on bond for an aggravated robbery charge, according to the sheriff’s office.
Woman dies days after suicide attempt at Bexar County jail, medical examiner’s office says
Read full article: Woman dies days after suicide attempt at Bexar County jail, medical examiner’s office saysDays after the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy prevented a female inmate’s suicide, KSAT Investigates confirmed the inmate later died at a hospital.
New tentative trial date set for ex-SAPD officer accused of shooting teenager in 2022
Read full article: New tentative trial date set for ex-SAPD officer accused of shooting teenager in 2022A former San Antonio police officer now knows when his trial in connection with a 2022 shooting of a teenager will begin.
Texas education board approves Native Studies course, skirting concerns about state’s K-12 DEI ban
Read full article: Texas education board approves Native Studies course, skirting concerns about state’s K-12 DEI banThe long-awaited vote survived objections from the panel’s most right-leaning Republicans, who criticized the lessons as “un-American woke indoctrination.”
Gov. Greg Abbott, AG Ken Paxton do not have to release Uvalde or Jan. 6 emails, Texas Supreme Court rules
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott, AG Ken Paxton do not have to release Uvalde or Jan. 6 emails, Texas Supreme Court rulesThe decision, stemming from a 2022 lawsuit, narrows the public’s legal options to challenge Texas officials under the state’s open records law.
Texas can require porn websites to verify users’ ages, Supreme Court rules
Read full article: Texas can require porn websites to verify users’ ages, Supreme Court rulesThe case involves a 2023 state law requiring adult websites to verify users’ ages, but the ruling is expected to have broader implications for free speech law.
Supreme Court upholds Texas law aimed at blocking kids from seeing pornography online
Read full article: Supreme Court upholds Texas law aimed at blocking kids from seeing pornography onlineTexas' attorney general is praising a Supreme Court ruling upholding a state law aimed at blocking children from seeing pornography online.
Ted Cruz wants to stop states from regulating AI. Some of his Republican colleagues aren’t so sure
Read full article: Ted Cruz wants to stop states from regulating AI. Some of his Republican colleagues aren’t so sureSenate Republicans, Democrats and outside groups are mounting an offensive against Cruz’s push to withhold AI money from states that regulate the technology.
Fate of birthright citizenship order unresolved after Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions
Read full article: Fate of birthright citizenship order unresolved after Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctionsThe ruling was a partial victory for President Donald Trump who has made immigration his signature issue.
Proposed Pell Grant cuts threaten college access for nearly 500,000 Texas college students
Read full article: Proposed Pell Grant cuts threaten college access for nearly 500,000 Texas college studentsProposals in the federal budget bill would cut the maximum Pell Grant award amount by $1,500 and take away eligibility for students enrolled less than half-time.
Comal ISD board approves pay increase for district employees for 2025-26 school year
Read full article: Comal ISD board approves pay increase for district employees for 2025-26 school yearThe Comal Independent School District board of trustees approved pay increases for all teachers and staff members on Thursday, according to a news release.
4-year-old struck, killed by vehicle at New Braunfels apartment complex, police say
Read full article: 4-year-old struck, killed by vehicle at New Braunfels apartment complex, police sayA child was hit and killed by a vehicle in an apartment complex parking lot, according to New Braunfels police.
San Antonio man sentenced to 30 years for Bexar County aggravated assault
Read full article: San Antonio man sentenced to 30 years for Bexar County aggravated assaultA San Antonio man convicted of an aggravated assault charge received an enhanced prison sentence due to his previous criminal history, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday.
Elmendorf police officer shoots armed man amid foot pursuit in southeast Bexar County, police chief says
Read full article: Elmendorf police officer shoots armed man amid foot pursuit in southeast Bexar County, police chief saysAn Elmendorf police officer shot an armed man at least once during a foot pursuit in southeast Bexar County, according to the department’s police chief.
What’s next in case of teen accused in mass attack plot at Rhodes Middle School
Read full article: What’s next in case of teen accused in mass attack plot at Rhodes Middle SchoolA 13-year-old San Antonio ISD student accused of plotting a violent attack at Rhodes Middle School has now been officially charged with a third-degree felony, more than six weeks after his arrest on May 12.
1 hospitalized after deputy crashes into vehicle amid pursuit of stolen pickup truck, BCSO says
Read full article: 1 hospitalized after deputy crashes into vehicle amid pursuit of stolen pickup truck, BCSO saysThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy involved in a crash on the Southeast Side on Wednesday was in pursuit of a stolen vehicle.
Texas A&M, university systems in other red states will create their own agency to review schools’ quality standards
Read full article: Texas A&M, university systems in other red states will create their own agency to review schools’ quality standardsThe creation of the new accrediting agency comes as Republicans have criticized existing ones for reinforcing a liberal bias in the country's higher ed institutions.
Top Paxton deputy accused of witness tampering during impeachment trial
Read full article: Top Paxton deputy accused of witness tampering during impeachment trialIn dueling lawsuits, current and former employees of the attorney general’s office sling allegations that threaten to intrude on Paxton’s U.S. Senate bid.
Justices side with Texas death row inmate seeking DNA testing to show he shouldn't be executed
Read full article: Justices side with Texas death row inmate seeking DNA testing to show he shouldn't be executedThe Supreme Court has ruled for a Texas death row inmate who's seeking DNA testing to show he should be ineligible for execution.
🏳️🌈 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Summer Night City, Pride ‘Bigger Than’ Texas Fest, Superhero Sundays
Read full article: 🏳️🌈 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Summer Night City, Pride ‘Bigger Than’ Texas Fest, Superhero SundaysSummer vibes are in full swing, and there are still plenty of fun events to attend. Here's what is going on Thursday-Sunday!
Judson ISD board approves budget for 2025-26 school year
Read full article: Judson ISD board approves budget for 2025-26 school yearThe Judson Independent School District’s board of trustees approved the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year on Thursday, which included eliminating district positions and incentives.
Fewer migrant crossings lead to major changes in Eagle Pass community
Read full article: Fewer migrant crossings lead to major changes in Eagle Pass communityResidents and officials in Eagle Pass said they are seeing small but significant signs of normalcy return months after Shelby Park was closed and taken over as part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star.
Jacob deGrom loses no-hit bid in 8th, leads Rangers over Orioles 7-0
Read full article: Jacob deGrom loses no-hit bid in 8th, leads Rangers over Orioles 7-0Jacob deGrom held Baltimore hitless until Colton Cowser’s leadoff single in the eighth inning, leading the Texas Rangers over the Orioles 7-0.
3 arrested, 1 on the run after high-speed chase in Guadalupe County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: 3 arrested, 1 on the run after high-speed chase in Guadalupe County, sheriff’s office saysThree suspects were arrested, and one person remains on the run after a high-speed chase in Guadalupe County, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘You’re free’: New Texas law voids NDAs, empowering sexual assault survivors to speak out
Read full article: ‘You’re free’: New Texas law voids NDAs, empowering sexual assault survivors to speak outSexual assault survivors statewide who were forced into silence by non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are set to experience a newfound freedom.
Gov. Greg Abbott orders preemptive strike on screwworm in Texas
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott orders preemptive strike on screwworm in TexasAbbott ordered two Texas agencies to begin working together and with residents and business leaders to stop the spread of the invasive fly before it even starts.
Bexar County sheriff’s deputy involved in crash on Southeast Side, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Bexar County sheriff’s deputy involved in crash on Southeast Side, sheriff’s office saysA Bexar County sheriff’s deputy was involved in a crash on the Southeast Side, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘Liver King’ arrested for making terrorist threat toward Joe Rogan, Austin police say
Read full article: ‘Liver King’ arrested for making terrorist threat toward Joe Rogan, Austin police sayAustin police said Johnson threatened Rogan over the course of multiple Instagram posts while travelling towards Austin, where Rogan lives.
City of Kirby to interview candidates for city manager
Read full article: City of Kirby to interview candidates for city managerKirby’s city council is scheduled to interview candidates for the city’s top administrative role Wednesday, months after KSAT Investigates learned former city manager Brian Rowland was hired as interim despite his previous termination.
Faith leaders and families sue to block Texas' new Ten Commandments in schools law
Read full article: Faith leaders and families sue to block Texas' new Ten Commandments in schools lawA group of Dallas-area families and faith leaders has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block a new Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
Man sentenced to 50 years for 2021 murder in Atascosa County, DA’s office says
Read full article: Man sentenced to 50 years for 2021 murder in Atascosa County, DA’s office saysA man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison in connection with a murder in Atascosa County in 2021, according to 81st Judicial District Attorney Audrey Gossett Louis.
Texas parents charged with capital murder in connection to their child’s death, report says
Read full article: Texas parents charged with capital murder in connection to their child’s death, report saysTwo South Texas parents have been charged with capital murder in connection with the death of their two-month-old child, according to a KRGV report.
Teen indicted in fatal stabbing of another student at a high school track meet in Texas
Read full article: Teen indicted in fatal stabbing of another student at a high school track meet in TexasA prosecutor says a Texas teen accused of fatally stabbing another student during an altercation at a high school track meet in suburban Dallas has been indicted on a murder charge.
Border Patrol seizes $1.5 million+ worth of cocaine at U.S.-Mexico border
Read full article: Border Patrol seizes $1.5 million+ worth of cocaine at U.S.-Mexico borderBorder patrol officers seized more than $1.5 million in cocaine at the U.S.-Mexico border on Sunday, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) news release.
Medina Valley ISD announces pay raises for all employees for 2025-26 school year
Read full article: Medina Valley ISD announces pay raises for all employees for 2025-26 school yearThe Medina Valley Independent School District Board of Trustees approved pay increases for all employees during a Monday night meeting, according to a news release.
Wilson County drug trafficking investigation leads to arrest, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Wilson County drug trafficking investigation leads to arrest, sheriff’s office saysSeveral law enforcement agencies arrested a man accused in a “major drug trafficking operation,” according to the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office.
Musk's 'robotaxis' draw regulatory scrutiny after video shows one driving in an opposing lane
Read full article: Musk's 'robotaxis' draw regulatory scrutiny after video shows one driving in an opposing laneFederal traffic safety regulators are looking into suspected problems with Elon Musk’s test run of self-driving “robotaxis” in Texas after videos on social media show a few of them braking suddenly or going straight through an intersection from a turning lane and driving down the wrong side of the road.
Texas to create its own psychology licensing test amid pushback on national exam
Read full article: Texas to create its own psychology licensing test amid pushback on national examTexas and other states have criticized a decision by the national psychologist licensing board to add another expensive test in order for psychologists to become certified.
Texas will put warning labels on some foods, but its additives list has inaccuracies
Read full article: Texas will put warning labels on some foods, but its additives list has inaccuraciesA Texas law promoting the Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda requires first-ever warning labels on certain foods like chips and candies.
San Antonio teen wins spot covering Jimmy Awards in New York City
Read full article: San Antonio teen wins spot covering Jimmy Awards in New York CitySan Antonio native Jose Antonio Morales, a Roosevelt High School graduate, beat out other candidates for the coveted position as the Jimmy Awards Student Reporter.
What Texas lawmakers did this session to close the state’s workforce gaps
Read full article: What Texas lawmakers did this session to close the state’s workforce gapsLegislation approved this year is partly aimed at helping Texas meet its goal of helping 60% of working-age Texans get a postsecondary degree or credential by 2030.
Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada make changes to lure business amid Delaware’s ‘Dexit’ concern
Read full article: Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada make changes to lure business amid Delaware’s ‘Dexit’ concernChanges approved recently by lawmakers in Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada could help their states lure some of the big-money legal business that Delaware and its specialized court have dominated as the world’s incorporation capital.
Boerne Middle School North names new leader after former principal arrested on DWI, weapons charges
Read full article: Boerne Middle School North names new leader after former principal arrested on DWI, weapons chargesBoerne Middle School North has named a new leader after the school’s former principal resigned following his arrest earlier this month, according to a news release.
Texas State University lands a spot on Hollywood Reporter’s top 25 drama schools list
Read full article: Texas State University lands a spot on Hollywood Reporter’s top 25 drama schools listTexas State University was named one of the top 25 drama schools in the world, according to a Hollywood Reporter article published on Monday.
Texas directs public universities to identify undocumented students
Read full article: Texas directs public universities to identify undocumented studentsThe directive comes after a court rescinded undocumented students’ eligibility for in-state tuition. It’s unclear what information schools might ask from students and how their immigration data will be protected.
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes funding for federal summer lunch program for low-income children
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes funding for federal summer lunch program for low-income childrenAbbott cited uncertainty over federal funding of the program as his reason for rejecting the state’s participation.
New Texas laws signed by Gov. Greg Abbott taking effect immediately
Read full article: New Texas laws signed by Gov. Greg Abbott taking effect immediatelyThose taking effect immediately range from enhancing the state’s water infrastructure to addressing education issues, including grades in K-12 and higher education.
Crushing it. What do you do with 4,000 hailstones that you collect while chasing storms
Read full article: Crushing it. What do you do with 4,000 hailstones that you collect while chasing stormsDozens of researchers are chasing, driving and running into storms to collect fresh hail, getting their car bodies and their own bodies dented in the name of science.
Rural Americans more likely to live with chronic pain than urban peers, UT-Arlington study finds
Read full article: Rural Americans more likely to live with chronic pain than urban peers, UT-Arlington study findsMore than 3 million people call rural Texas home, and many lack access to a primary care doctor.
Tillman and Agyemang goals overcome Freese gaffe, US beats Haiti 2-1 to win CONCACAF Gold Cup group
Read full article: Tillman and Agyemang goals overcome Freese gaffe, US beats Haiti 2-1 to win CONCACAF Gold Cup groupPatrick Agyemang scored a tiebreaking goal in the 75th minute, and the United States overcame Matt Freese’s goalkeeping gaffe to beat Haiti 2-1 and win its CONCACAF Gold Cup group with a 3-0 record.
Texas politicians react to US striking 3 Iranian nuclear sites
Read full article: Texas politicians react to US striking 3 Iranian nuclear sitesNumerous Texas politicians have taken to social media to express their support or opposition to the U.S. military strike on three sites in Iran, as announced by President Donald Trump on Saturday.
Bexar County deputy shoots man several times following stolen vehicle pursuit, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Bexar County deputy shoots man several times following stolen vehicle pursuit, sheriff’s office saysA 31-year-old man is hospitalized after being shot several times by a deputy following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle in southeast Bexar County, according to the sheriff’s office.
New Texas law will require Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom
Read full article: New Texas law will require Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroomTexas will require all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments under a new state law that will make the state the nation’s largest to attempt to impose such a mandate.
New insight into Texas family detention reveals adults fighting kids for clean water
Read full article: New insight into Texas family detention reveals adults fighting kids for clean waterA new court filing in an ongoing legal dispute with the federal government reveals the psychological and physical trauma endured by children and families held at Texas family detention centers.
Uvalde CISD board to review records tied to lawsuit on release of Robb Elementary shooting records
Read full article: Uvalde CISD board to review records tied to lawsuit on release of Robb Elementary shooting recordsThe Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to review records requested as part of a lawsuit for information about the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting.
Police: Man arrested after allegedly firing gun during fight at Paesanos restaurant in Shavano Park
Read full article: Police: Man arrested after allegedly firing gun during fight at Paesanos restaurant in Shavano ParkA man has turned himself in after allegedly firing a gun at a Paesanos restaurant during a fight on Thursday night, according to police.
3 suspects arrested in connection with stabbing in south Bexar County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: 3 suspects arrested in connection with stabbing in south Bexar County, sheriff’s office saysDeputies arrested three people in connection with a stabbing in south Bexar County, according to the sheriff’s office.
San Antonio, Bexar County urge residents to report damage from June 12 floods online
Read full article: San Antonio, Bexar County urge residents to report damage from June 12 floods onlineThe City of San Antonio and the Bexar County Office of Emergency Management are urging residents to report any damages and losses to their properties caused by the deadly floods on June 12, according to a news release.
Burnt Bean Co.’s ‘Pope of BBQ’ on journey to top Texas Monthly ranking
Read full article: Burnt Bean Co.’s ‘Pope of BBQ’ on journey to top Texas Monthly rankingWith bold flavors and a relentless work ethic, Chef Ernest Servantes is changing what Texas barbecue looks — and tastes — like. The restaurant was recently named the Best Barbecue Joint by Texas Monthly.
The Conversation: What is Bluebonnet Learning, the ‘Bible-infused’ curriculum?
Read full article: The Conversation: What is Bluebonnet Learning, the ‘Bible-infused’ curriculum?School districts across San Antonio and Texas are deliberating on whether to adopt newly state-approved educational materials that have become controversial due to their “Bible-infused” label. What exactly is Bluebonnet Learning? KSAT took a deep dive into the curriculum for “The Conversation on KSAT Plus.”
Big Bend National Park expansion bill unanimously clears US Senate hurdle
Read full article: Big Bend National Park expansion bill unanimously clears US Senate hurdleA bipartisan bill in Washington proposing an expansion for Texas’ Big Bend National Park cleared a recent U.S. Senate hurdle this week.
Bexar County medical caregiver arrested, accused of assaulting 91-year-old patient, BCSO says
Read full article: Bexar County medical caregiver arrested, accused of assaulting 91-year-old patient, BCSO saysA Bexar County medical caregiver was arrested for allegedly assaulting a 91-year-old patient with dementia, according to the sheriff’s office.
Appeals court blocks San Antonio from distributing payments for abortion travel under Reproductive Justice Fund
Read full article: Appeals court blocks San Antonio from distributing payments for abortion travel under Reproductive Justice FundThe 15th Court of Appeals has blocked a controversial San Antonio fund aimed at assisting women with out-of-state travel costs for abortions.
Texas is illegally keeping people with disabilities in nursing homes, federal judge rules
Read full article: Texas is illegally keeping people with disabilities in nursing homes, federal judge rulesA federal judge determined the state illegally institutionalized severely disabled people for decades, often in poorly run facilities.
As Musk's 'robotaxi' rollout approaches, Democratic lawmakers in Texas try to throw up a roadblock
Read full article: As Musk's 'robotaxi' rollout approaches, Democratic lawmakers in Texas try to throw up a roadblockA group of Democratic Texas lawmakers is asking Elon Musk to delay his rollout of driverless ‘robotaxis’ in the state this weekend to assure the vehicles are safe enough.
Police search for man accused of firing gun during fight at Paesanos restaurant in Shavano Park
Read full article: Police search for man accused of firing gun during fight at Paesanos restaurant in Shavano ParkShavano Park police are searching for a man who they say opened fire at Paesanos restaurant during a fight on Thursday night.
‘We’ve come a long, long way’: Juneteenth celebration in Kirby marks 160 years since last enslaved people were freed
Read full article: ‘We’ve come a long, long way’: Juneteenth celebration in Kirby marks 160 years since last enslaved people were freedJuneteenth 2025 marks 160 years since the last enslaved people were freed from Galveston, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation initially freed all slaves.