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Rice fires seventh-year coach Mike Bloomgren as program heads toward 10th straight losing season
Read full article: Rice fires seventh-year coach Mike Bloomgren as program heads toward 10th straight losing seasonRice fired seventh-year coach Mike Bloomgren with the program headed toward a 10th straight losing season following losses in six of eight games.
Southwest flights to Houston diverting to other cities due to ‘hot brakes’ emergency at Hobby Airport
Read full article: Southwest flights to Houston diverting to other cities due to ‘hot brakes’ emergency at Hobby AirportSeveral flights with Southwest Airlines that were scheduled to fly into Houston are diverting to other nearby cities due to an emergency at the William P. Hobby Airport.
Can ire over abortion ban finally put a Democrat on the Texas Supreme Court?
Read full article: Can ire over abortion ban finally put a Democrat on the Texas Supreme Court?Three Republican incumbents are being targeted for their role in recent abortion rulings by a new Democratic political action committee.
Tap, Pay, and Go: H-E-B rolls out digital payments in Houston
Read full article: Tap, Pay, and Go: H-E-B rolls out digital payments in HoustonH-E-B is rolling out its long-awaited tap-to-pay services across all its stores. H-E-B is rolling out its long-awaited tap-to-pay services across all its stores.
Study names 1 Texas city among best food cities in US, and it’s not Houston 🤨
Read full article: Study names 1 Texas city among best food cities in US, and it’s not Houston 🤨Everyone knows Houston has one of the (if not absolute) best food scenes out there, yet WalletHub is about to make some enemies with its latest study on the best foodie cities in the U.S.
Betting on elections threatens confidence in voting and should be banned, US agency says
Read full article: Betting on elections threatens confidence in voting and should be banned, US agency saysThe federal government is warning that allowing people to bet on the outcome of U.S. elections poses too much of a risk to be allowed in the United States.
2 men on Texas most wanted list captured
Read full article: 2 men on Texas most wanted list capturedAuthorities have captured Dewarren Knowles and Antioneo Ryen Sims, who were both listed on Texas' 10 Most Wanted list. Knowles, arrested in San Antonio, had been on the run since February with a warrant for sexual assault of a child. Sims, apprehended in Houston, had multiple convictions for failing to register as a sex offender. These arrests contribute to the 31 fugitives captured by Texas Crime Stoppers in 2024.
San Antonio woman battling kidney failure seeks return for sentimental blanket after losing it in Houston
Read full article: San Antonio woman battling kidney failure seeks return for sentimental blanket after losing it in HoustonA San Antonio woman battling kidney failure is pleading for the return of a cherished item lost during a recent trip in Houston.
Latino voting rights group calls for investigation after Texas authorities search homes
Read full article: Latino voting rights group calls for investigation after Texas authorities search homesA Latino voting rights group is calling for a federal investigation after its volunteers said Texas authorities raided their homes and seized phones and computers.
US government indicts Guatemalan suspect on smuggling charges over deaths of 53 migrants in trailer
Read full article: US government indicts Guatemalan suspect on smuggling charges over deaths of 53 migrants in trailerU.S. authorities have announced the indictment of a Guatemalan suspect who they say helped coordinate a human smuggling effort that ended with 53 migrants dead in a sweltering tractor-trailer in San Antonio.
No one hurt after suspects fire shots at JBSA-Lackland guards in 2 incidents in San Antonio
Read full article: No one hurt after suspects fire shots at JBSA-Lackland guards in 2 incidents in San AntonioEarly this morning, an active shooter situation occurred at the main gate of the JBSA-Chapman Training Annex at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.
In competitive South Texas legislative race, a fight emerges over a candidate’s Hispanic surname
Read full article: In competitive South Texas legislative race, a fight emerges over a candidate’s Hispanic surnameThe Bexar County GOP accused Democrat Kristian Carranza of using a Hispanic surname to appeal to the district’s largely Hispanic population.
San Antonio church leaders train to serve as mental health counselors
Read full article: San Antonio church leaders train to serve as mental health counselorsUnder a Harvard Medical School pilot program, church members and leaders will work as interns before counseling on their own, referring more serious cases to medical providers.
Looking for gas? ⛽ Help us update our list of open gas stations in Houston
Read full article: Looking for gas? ⛽ Help us update our list of open gas stations in HoustonResidents of Houston are facing long lines at gas stations, with many struggling to find open stations to refuel their vehicles and generators.
President Biden approves Acting Gov. Dan Patrick requests to declare federal emergency disaster declaration
Read full article: President Biden approves Acting Gov. Dan Patrick requests to declare federal emergency disaster declarationActing Governor Dan Patrick announced Tuesday, one day after Hurricane Beryl ravaged through Southeast Texas, President Joe Biden has approved his request to declare federal emergency disaster declaration for the state of Texas.
U.S. Supreme Court sides with Texas woman who claims she was arrested out of political retribution
Read full article: U.S. Supreme Court sides with Texas woman who claims she was arrested out of political retributionSylvia Gonzalez alleged the city of Castle Hills had arrested her on a minor charge in retaliation for criticizing the city manager.
Texas sues to block new Biden administration rule protecting access to some gender transition care
Read full article: Texas sues to block new Biden administration rule protecting access to some gender transition careIn March, the federal government said providers can’t deny gender care to transgender people that would be provided to others for other purposes.
US gas prices are falling. Experts point to mild demand at the pump ahead of summer travel
Read full article: US gas prices are falling. Experts point to mild demand at the pump ahead of summer travelGas prices are once again on the decline across the U.S. That's bringing some relief to drivers now paying a little less to fill up their tanks.
To fight poverty, some Texas cities gave aid with no strings attached. Conservatives are pushing back.
Read full article: To fight poverty, some Texas cities gave aid with no strings attached. Conservatives are pushing back.Guaranteed income programs let participants use funds however they see fit. Critics argue they're not a good use of taxpayer dollars.
Texas Democrats try to unify against GOP “extremism” as their own challenges and strife persist
Read full article: Texas Democrats try to unify against GOP “extremism” as their own challenges and strife persistThe party faces internal tension over the Israel-Hamas war and Biden’s new immigration policy heading into November.
Texas A&M explores proposal to boost Texas power grid and prevent blackouts
Read full article: Texas A&M explores proposal to boost Texas power grid and prevent blackoutsThe Texas A&M System is considering a plan to boost the Texas power grid and prevent blackouts by building "peaker" power plants on their land.
Seven charged in smuggling migrants in sweltering secret compartment with little water
Read full article: Seven charged in smuggling migrants in sweltering secret compartment with little waterAuthorities say seven people have been arrested after smuggling 26 migrants near San Antonio, Texas, in a secret compartment of a trailer with little water and in sweltering heat.
How a chance meeting helped Texas become the nation’s top beekeeping state
Read full article: How a chance meeting helped Texas become the nation’s top beekeeping stateTwelve years after a state law gave tax breaks for keeping bees on at least five acres, people are still getting into the trade — or throwing in the towel and hiring professionals to do it for them.
Digital billboards across Texas seek leads in missing children cases
Read full article: Digital billboards across Texas seek leads in missing children casesThe collaboration between the Texas Center for the Missing, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and Clear Channel Outdoor Americas has led to the launch of a month-long initiative across Houston, San Antonio, and El Paso.
Texas revamps Narcan distribution following delays, unpredictable supply
Read full article: Texas revamps Narcan distribution following delays, unpredictable supplyTexas has tapped more than $45 million in federal funds to get the overdose-reversing drug into the hands of law enforcement, members of the public. But the program has been plagued by supply issues, delays and lack of communication.
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales prevails in primary runoff over gun influencer Brandon Herrera
Read full article: U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales prevails in primary runoff over gun influencer Brandon HerreraThe race became a referendum on the San Antonio Republican’s vote to support a bipartisan gun control package after the Uvalde school shooting.
Texas AG sues Biden administration, ATF for banning private firearm sales
Read full article: Texas AG sues Biden administration, ATF for banning private firearm salesThe Biden administration's rule looks to stop a loophole allowing gun sales by unlicensed dealers who don't perform background checks. Ken Paxton, however, called it “a dramatic escalation of [Joe Biden's] tyrannical abuse of authority."
Texas Republicans have tried to rein in property taxes for five years. Has it worked?
Read full article: Texas Republicans have tried to rein in property taxes for five years. Has it worked?Texas has spent billions of dollars to drive down property taxes. Many homeowners saw a significant tax cut last year, per a Texas Tribune analysis.
Home of family charged after deaths of pregnant San Antonio teen, Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra to go on sale
Read full article: Home of family charged after deaths of pregnant San Antonio teen, Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra to go on saleThe home of a San Antonio man and his parents, who have been charged in connection with the deaths of a pregnant teen and her boyfriend is now up for sale, according to the San Antonio Express-News.
Road trip: 3 San Antonio amusement parks and events that will keep you cool and entertained this summer
Read full article: Road trip: 3 San Antonio amusement parks and events that will keep you cool and entertained this summerSummer is finally on the horizon, which means it’s time to start considering what you and your family can plan for coming months.
The NBA play-in games are set. It'll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-Kings
Read full article: The NBA play-in games are set. It'll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-KingsLeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are staying in New Orleans for a couple more days.
Desperate young Guatemalans try to reach the US even after horrific deaths of migrating relatives
Read full article: Desperate young Guatemalans try to reach the US even after horrific deaths of migrating relativesIn the small town of Comitancillo in Guatemala’s mostly Indigenous highlands, two murals memorialize the nearly two dozen local migrants who died in mass tragedies en route to the United States recently.
More than half of foreign-born people in US live in just 4 states and half are naturalized citizens
Read full article: More than half of foreign-born people in US live in just 4 states and half are naturalized citizensMore than half of the foreign-born population in the United States lives in just four states — California, Texas, Florida and New York.
Wembanyama has 40 points, 20 rebounds, Spurs overcome Brunson's 61 points to edge Knicks in OT
Read full article: Wembanyama has 40 points, 20 rebounds, Spurs overcome Brunson's 61 points to edge Knicks in OTVictor Wembanyama had a career-high 40 points and added 20 rebounds and seven assists, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame Jalen Brunson’s career-high 61 points to beat the New York Knicks 130-126 in overtime on Friday night.
Taking a cue from the pews, Texas churches expanding mental health services
Read full article: Taking a cue from the pews, Texas churches expanding mental health servicesMany Texas faith groups have offered counseling services in the past. But more of them are expanding their programs, partnering with providers, to help meet the growing need here for mental health services.
Have you seen her? This is what missing Texas girl Lina Sardar Khil might look like 3 years after she disappeared
Read full article: Have you seen her? This is what missing Texas girl Lina Sardar Khil might look like 3 years after she disappearedGet the latest update on the search for Lina Sardar Khil, a 3-year-old girl who went missing from a playground in San Antonio in 2021.
Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama to miss rematch against Suns with sprained left ankle
Read full article: Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama to miss rematch against Suns with sprained left ankleSan Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama will miss Monday’s game against the Phoenix Suns because of a sprained left ankle.
Texas libraries work to bridge state’s mental health services gap
Read full article: Texas libraries work to bridge state’s mental health services gapInformation-rich public libraries are using their websites and facilities to address the ever-increasing demand for counseling, housing and substance abuse services.
Jokic scores 31, Nuggets top Spurs 117-106 in front of record crowd in Texas' capital city
Read full article: Jokic scores 31, Nuggets top Spurs 117-106 in front of record crowd in Texas' capital cityNikola Jokic scored 31 points and the Denver Nuggets beat San Antonio 117-106 on Friday night in a game played in the Texas capital as the Spurs drew a record crowd in their bid to broaden their regional fan base.
College swimmers, volleyball players sue NCAA over transgender policies
Read full article: College swimmers, volleyball players sue NCAA over transgender policiesFormer Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines was among more than a dozen college athletes who filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, accusing it of violating their Title IX rights by allowing transgender woman Lia Thomas to compete at the national championships in 2022.
Security concerns raised as teenager smuggles gun into Texas jail and kills himself
Read full article: Security concerns raised as teenager smuggles gun into Texas jail and kills himselfAn unfortunate and unusual turn of events took place in the San Antonio area this weekend after someone was able to walk into an area jail with an unsuspecting weapon.
Post Office experiment; tracking package from San Antonio returning to Houston
Read full article: Post Office experiment; tracking package from San Antonio returning to HoustonKPRC 2 has a brand new experiment underway. Our colleagues at KSAT in San Antonio unboxed our package and they mailed it back to KPRC. Follow the return trip here.
Slovenia beats US 1-0 in an exhibition that included 24 international debuts
Read full article: Slovenia beats US 1-0 in an exhibition that included 24 international debutsNejc Gradišar scored in the 26th minute of his international debut following an American giveaway, and Slovenia extended the United States’ winless streak against European opponents to six with a 1-0 victory in an exhibition between nations missing top players.
San Antonio plans to tackle violence with a public health approach. Here’s what that looks like.
Read full article: San Antonio plans to tackle violence with a public health approach. Here’s what that looks like.Houston and Austin already use similar methods. San Antonio will aim to reduce gun-related violence, sexual assaults and other crimes against people.
Cat stolen from Sugar Land Petco found dumped near San Antonio; Police searching for woman who allegedly took him
Read full article: Cat stolen from Sugar Land Petco found dumped near San Antonio; Police searching for woman who allegedly took himPolice in Sugar Land are asking for the community’s help after a woman allegedly stole a cat from an adoption center at a Petco late last month.
Father, son charged in murders of pregnant San Antonio teen and her boyfriend: What we know about their backgrounds
Read full article: Father, son charged in murders of pregnant San Antonio teen and her boyfriend: What we know about their backgroundsA father and his son were arrested and charged after a pregnant San Antonio teenager and her boyfriend were found shot to death inside a vehicle at an apartment complex the day after Christmas.
NEW VIDEO: Man charged with helping son kill pregnant San Antonio teen, boyfriend escorted to patrol car in handcuffs
Read full article: NEW VIDEO: Man charged with helping son kill pregnant San Antonio teen, boyfriend escorted to patrol car in handcuffs‘You don’t even know what’s going on’: The 53-year-old father told reporters as police escorted him in handcuffs to a patrol car
NEW VIDEO shows persons of interest in shooting deaths of pregnant teen, boyfriend in San Antonio
Read full article: NEW VIDEO shows persons of interest in shooting deaths of pregnant teen, boyfriend in San AntonioThe San Antonio Police Department posted a newly released surveillance video of two persons interest tied to the shooting deaths of Savanah Soto, who was pregnant, and her boyfriend, after their bodies were found in a parked vehicle this week.
Timeline of events in pregnant 18-year-old, boyfriend’s deaths in San Antonio
Read full article: Timeline of events in pregnant 18-year-old, boyfriend’s deaths in San AntonioSan Antonio police are searching for answers in the deaths of a pregnant 18-year-old and her boyfriend after they were found shot inside a vehicle Monday.
New information reveled in deaths of pregnant San Antonio woman and boyfriend
Read full article: New information reveled in deaths of pregnant San Antonio woman and boyfriendPolice in San Antonio revealed on Wednesday that a pregnant woman and her boyfriend, whose bodies were discovered in a car on Tuesday, had both suffered gunshot wounds, NBC News reported.
Missing San Antonio teen found dead in vehicle with boyfriend was ‘excited’ to be a mom: What we know about Savanah Soto
Read full article: Missing San Antonio teen found dead in vehicle with boyfriend was ‘excited’ to be a mom: What we know about Savanah SotoSan Antonio police are investigating after Savanah Soto, a pregnant teen whose disappearance prompted a CLEAR Alert, was reportedly found dead inside a vehicle with her boyfriend Tuesday.
‘Very perplexing crime scene’: Bodies found in car believed to be missing San Antonio pregnant teen and boyfriend
Read full article: ‘Very perplexing crime scene’: Bodies found in car believed to be missing San Antonio pregnant teen and boyfriendA missing pregnant woman who was the subject of a Texas Department of Public Safety CLEAR Alert was found alongside a man inside a parked vehicle near an apartment complex in San Antonio, KSAT News reports.
Teen father admits to fracturing his 4-month-old child’s legs, ribs, skull when he was frustrated
Read full article: Teen father admits to fracturing his 4-month-old child’s legs, ribs, skull when he was frustratedA $300,000 bond was set for a 19-year-old man after his 4-month-old child was found with multiple broken bones, KSAT News reports.
Texas gained more people than any other state in the last year
Read full article: Texas gained more people than any other state in the last yearTexas grew by nearly half a million people in the past year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But it was South Carolina that led the nation with its rate of population growth.
Vassell, Wembanyama help Spurs snap 18-game skid, topple James, Lakers 129-115
Read full article: Vassell, Wembanyama help Spurs snap 18-game skid, topple James, Lakers 129-115Devin Vassell had 36 points, Victor Wembanyama had 13 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs snapped an 18-game losing skid with a 129-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
‘Texans grieve’: Gov. Abbott, President Biden react following series of deadly Texas attacks that left 6 dead
Read full article: ‘Texans grieve’: Gov. Abbott, President Biden react following series of deadly Texas attacks that left 6 deadOfficials from across the country are reacting after a man was arrested, the suspect in a series of attacks which left six people dead and injured two police officers in Texas.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich chastises home fans for booing Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers
Read full article: Spurs coach Gregg Popovich chastises home fans for booing Kawhi Leonard and the ClippersSan Antonio coach Gregg Popovich grabbed the microphone and chastised the crowd at the Frost Bank Center, telling fans to stop booing former Spurs All-Star Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers.
After hotly contested 2022 primary, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar works to mend relations with labor groups ahead of 2024
Read full article: After hotly contested 2022 primary, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar works to mend relations with labor groups ahead of 2024The moderate South Texas Democrat has held meetings with union leaders and filed a labor-backed bill this month. But he still shares some disagreements with the movement.
More than two-thirds of Texas’ 30.3 million residents live in four largest metro areas
Read full article: More than two-thirds of Texas’ 30.3 million residents live in four largest metro areasAccording to new Texas Demographic Center figures, the Austin region continues to grow at the fastest rate, but Fort Worth was the city that attracted the most new residents between 2020 and 2023.
‘The last thing he gave me’: Mother of Uvalde school shooting victim begs for return of son’s belongings after burglary
Read full article: ‘The last thing he gave me’: Mother of Uvalde school shooting victim begs for return of son’s belongings after burglaryThe mother of a victim of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde is asking for help to find some irreplaceable items that belonged to her son which were stolen after thieves broke into her vehicle in San Antonio.
Spurs' Wembanyama and Thunder's Holmgren have off nights in rookie showdown
Read full article: Spurs' Wembanyama and Thunder's Holmgren have off nights in rookie showdownVictor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder seemed to be trying to avoid creating a rivalry after the much-anticipated first regular season meeting between two of the NBA’s top rookies.
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.
Bill Self on his lifetime contract from Kansas: 'I'm excited that I will finish my career here'
Read full article: Bill Self on his lifetime contract from Kansas: 'I'm excited that I will finish my career here'Bill Self says he intends to finish his coaching career at Kansas, one day after the announcement of a lifetime contract that will pay the Hall of Famer $53 million over the first five years.
Do Texans have the “right to farm?” Voters will decide with Proposition 1.
Read full article: Do Texans have the “right to farm?” Voters will decide with Proposition 1.Supporters of the amendment say it will protect farmers as the state’s largest cities continue to grow. Opponents suggest the amendment is too broad and ambiguous.
What you need to know about the Galveston Votes app as Election Day approaches
Read full article: What you need to know about the Galveston Votes app as Election Day approachesIf you’re planning to vote in Galveston County in November, you should take a look at the Galveston Votes mobile app for election information.
Wembanyama makes tying basket in regulation, then earns his first NBA win as Spurs top Rockets in OT
Read full article: Wembanyama makes tying basket in regulation, then earns his first NBA win as Spurs top Rockets in OTVictor Wembanyama made the tying basket with 20 seconds left in regulation, the opening basket in overtime and finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds in his first NBA victory, helping the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 126-122.