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Texas is No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 for the first time in 21 years; NC State climbs into top 10
Read full article: Texas is No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 for the first time in 21 years; NC State climbs into top 10Texas moved up to No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll for the first time in 21 years after Notre Dame lost in overtime to N.
āMediocre, poorā describe bulk of Texas infrastructure grades in new statewide report card
Read full article: āMediocre, poorā describe bulk of Texas infrastructure grades in new statewide report cardThe American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released its Texas Infrastructure Report Card on Tuesday, which provides a sobering assessment of the state's ailing infrastructure.
Northside ISD PTA group to visit lawmakers in Austin to discuss legislative priorities
Read full article: Northside ISD PTA group to visit lawmakers in Austin to discuss legislative prioritiesA group of parents, teachers and students from the Northside Independent School District (NISD) will visit Austin on Monday for PTA Rally Day, where they will meet with lawmakers to discuss legislative priorities.
Cade Cunningham has 25 points and 12 assists and Pistons use big run to beat Spurs 125-110
Read full article: Cade Cunningham has 25 points and 12 assists and Pistons use big run to beat Spurs 125-110Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 12 assists and keyed a 19-0 run as the Detroit Pistons won their fifth straight game, 125-110 over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.
Spurs beat the Suns 120-109 hours after losing star Wembanyama due to a blood clot in his shoulder
Read full article: Spurs beat the Suns 120-109 hours after losing star Wembanyama due to a blood clot in his shoulderDeāAaron Fox scored 11 straight points in the final three minutes and finished with 26 as San Antonio beat the Phoenix Suns 120-109, hours after learning Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was done for the season due to a blood clot in his right shoulder.
Sources: Barrientes Vela acquittal final as appeals court declines to review decision
Read full article: Sources: Barrientes Vela acquittal final as appeals court declines to review decisionFormer Bexar constable Michelle Barrientes Vela has been formally acquitted of criminal charges, after the stateās highest appeals court declined to review a lower courtās decision to overturn her convictions last year, sources told KSAT Wednesday.
Report: WNBA spurns Kevin Durant-backed effort for Austin franchise, targets expansion in Cleveland
Read full article: Report: WNBA spurns Kevin Durant-backed effort for Austin franchise, targets expansion in ClevelandA team of financiers, including former Texas Longhorns standout Kevin Durant, appear to have fallen short of bringing a WNBA franchise to Central Texas.
Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes scores NCAA Division I freshman record 55 points in win over Auburn
Read full article: Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes scores NCAA Division I freshman record 55 points in win over AuburnVanderbiltās Mikayla Blakes scored a Division I womenās freshman record 55 points in a 98-88 overtime victory over Auburn.
Booker and No. 3 Texas rally from poor shooting start to beat No. 5 LSU 65-58
Read full article: Booker and No. 3 Texas rally from poor shooting start to beat No. 5 LSU 65-58Madison Booker scored 16 points and No. 3 Texas overcame a woeful shooting start to rally for a 65-58 victory over No. 5 LSU on Sunday.
Texas-based pet microchip company closed, potentially affecting millions of pets
Read full article: Texas-based pet microchip company closed, potentially affecting millions of petsA Texas-based pet microchip company has ceased operations, according to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts website.
No. 2 South Carolina's 57-game run in regular-season SEC games ends in 66-62 loss to No. 4 Texas
Read full article: No. 2 South Carolina's 57-game run in regular-season SEC games ends in 66-62 loss to No. 4 TexasMadison Booker had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and Rori Harmon hit two critical free throws in the final seconds as No. 4 Texas beat No. 2 South Carolina 66-62 Sunday, ending the Gamecocksā 57-game Southeastern Conference regular-season winning streak dating to 2021.
Texas governor orders ban on DeepSeek, RedNote for government devices
Read full article: Texas governor orders ban on DeepSeek, RedNote for government devicesTexas ordered a ban on the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek on government devices days after the popular chatbot has shook investors and the tech community in recent weeks for its ability to compete with OpenAI.
AMBER Alert issued for missing 3-year-old child was found in Austin, US Marshals say
Read full article: AMBER Alert issued for missing 3-year-old child was found in Austin, US Marshals sayAn AMBER Alert issued Wednesday in the San Antonio area for a missing 3-year-old child last seen in northwest Bexar County ended when the child was found safe in Austin, U.S. Marshals officials said.
People convicted of child grooming could be registered as sex offenders in Texas under proposed law
Read full article: People convicted of child grooming could be registered as sex offenders in Texas under proposed lawA proposed bill could require individuals convicted of child grooming to register as sex offenders.
Gaza ceasefire brings bittersweet relief to Texans with ties to the war-torn region
Read full article: Gaza ceasefire brings bittersweet relief to Texans with ties to the war-torn regionIsraeli and Palestinian supporters in Texas welcome the tenuous halt to the war sparked by a 2023 attack with cautious optimism.
Seth Rogen's 'The Studio' to open SXSW
Read full article: Seth Rogen's 'The Studio' to open SXSWThe SXSW Film & TV Festival will kick off on March 7 with the world premiere of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldbergās āThe Studio,ā the Apple TV+ comedy series starring Rogen as a fictional Hollywood studio head.
Texas Eats: Round Rock Donuts named one of the most legendary dessert destinations in the world
Read full article: Texas Eats: Round Rock Donuts named one of the most legendary dessert destinations in the worldDavid Elder checks out Round Rock Donuts, an Austin-area restaurant that has earned a unique distinction.
Cars on Sixth Street? Austin officials open up traffic at popular bar district on weekends
Read full article: Cars on Sixth Street? Austin officials open up traffic at popular bar district on weekendsFor anyone visiting Sixth Street in Austin soon, donāt be surprised by notable changes in the area that Austin officials hope will keep patrons safer.
Bird flu found in Austin ducks; Texas Parks and Wildlife Department offers recommendations to stop virus from spreading
Read full article: Bird flu found in Austin ducks; Texas Parks and Wildlife Department offers recommendations to stop virus from spreadingThe Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domestic ducks from Austin.
Texas developer at the center of attorney general's impeachment pleads guilty to federal charge
Read full article: Texas developer at the center of attorney general's impeachment pleads guilty to federal chargeThe Texas real estate developer whose relationship with state Attorney General Ken Paxton was at the center of the Republicanās historic impeachment trial in 2023 has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of lying to a financial institution.
Austin failed to tell Congress or the White House about his health problems as required, report says
Read full article: Austin failed to tell Congress or the White House about his health problems as required, report saysDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin didn't inform Congress or the White House as required when he was incapacitated due to treatment for prostate cancer or when complications worsened his condition last year.
Area educators discuss top issues as new Texas Legislature begins
Read full article: Area educators discuss top issues as new Texas Legislature beginsKSAT sat down with two political science professors in San Antonio to discuss some of the top issues likely to permeate throughout the Republican-led session.
Auburn rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 after Tennessee loses, Georgia is ranked for 1st time since 2011
Read full article: Auburn rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 after Tennessee loses, Georgia is ranked for 1st time since 2011Auburn has climbed to No. 1 in The Associated Press menās basketball poll for its second stint at the top in program history.
77 Minutes in Their Shoes: Art exhibit highlights gun violence, honors Robb Elementary shooting victims
Read full article: 77 Minutes in Their Shoes: Art exhibit highlights gun violence, honors Robb Elementary shooting victimsā77 Minutes in Their Shoesā is an exhibit at the Canopy Projects Gallery in Austin. Each image captures the shoes victims of the Robb Elementary shooting wore on May 24, 2022, as well as a vest belonging to a teacher.
āGulf of Texasā: Trumpās āGulf of Americaā remark sparks wave of name ideas
Read full article: āGulf of Texasā: Trumpās āGulf of Americaā remark sparks wave of name ideasAfter President-elect Trump proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to āGulf of Americaā on Tuesday, others have offered their alternative names.
San Antonio ranks second in Texas for highest homeless population, new data shows
Read full article: San Antonio ranks second in Texas for highest homeless population, new data showsSan Antonio now ranks second in Texas for the highest homeless population, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
TxDOT āembraces AIā with release of strategic plan to enhance stateās transportation investments
Read full article: TxDOT āembraces AIā with release of strategic plan to enhance stateās transportation investmentsLast month, the Texas Department of Transportation released a 71-page strategic plan with artificial intelligence targets the agency hopes will aid transportation investments across the state.
16-year-old arrested in connection to fatal December shooting at east Bexar County party, BCSO says
Read full article: 16-year-old arrested in connection to fatal December shooting at east Bexar County party, BCSO saysA 16-year-old was arrested Monday in connection with an alleged fatal shooting early December that left a 15 year-old boy dead and a 17-year-old girl injured, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
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.
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.
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.
Texas man sentenced to 40 years in prison for $12.7 million fraud, posing as Delta Force Veteran
Read full article: Texas man sentenced to 40 years in prison for $12.7 million fraud, posing as Delta Force VeteranA Manor man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for falsely claiming to be a Delta Force veteran and offering protection services in exchange for money.
Texas House Democratic Caucus elects new chair to replace Trey Martinez Fischer
Read full article: Texas House Democratic Caucus elects new chair to replace Trey Martinez FischerTrey Martinez Fischer, a San Antonio representative in the Texas House, was replaced on Wednesday as chair of the Democratic caucus.
Helm's 2 TD catches power No. 3 Texas over Kentucky 31-14 to keep Longhorns atop SEC
Read full article: Helm's 2 TD catches power No. 3 Texas over Kentucky 31-14 to keep Longhorns atop SECQuinn Ewers threw two first-half touchdown passes to Gunnar Helm to lead No. 3 Texas to a 31-14 win over Kentucky.
Driver in 2020 crash that injured two Bexar County constables in Austin sentenced to 8 years in prison
Read full article: Driver in 2020 crash that injured two Bexar County constables in Austin sentenced to 8 years in prisonThe driver involved in a 2020 crash that injured two Bexar County Precinct 2 deputy constables accepted a plea deal in October 2024, resulting in a reduced sentence of eight years in prison.
Ken Paxton adds Dallas to list of cities he's sued over marijuana decriminalization
Read full article: Ken Paxton adds Dallas to list of cities he's sued over marijuana decriminalizationDallas is the sixth Texas city the attorney general has sued this year over marijuana decriminalization measures that he says conflicts with state law.
Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessons
Read full article: Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessonsThe Texas State Board of Education has given initial approval to a Bible-infused curriculum that would be optional for public schools to adopt for lessons from kindergarten through fifth grade.
What happens next in The Onion's effort to buy Alex Jones' Infowars
Read full article: What happens next in The Onion's effort to buy Alex Jones' InfowarsThe Onionās winning bid for Alex Jonesā Infowars platform is under review by a federal bankruptcy judge after Jones and his lawyers raised concerns about how an auction was conducted.
Judge sets date for 9/11 defendants to enter pleas, deepening battle over court's independence
Read full article: Judge sets date for 9/11 defendants to enter pleas, deepening battle over court's independenceThe U.S. military judge at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has scheduled hearings in early January for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants to enter guilty pleas in exchange for life sentences.
Texas DPS trooper discovers two migrants hidden in gas tank
Read full article: Texas DPS trooper discovers two migrants hidden in gas tankTwo migrants were found by a Texas trooper last week inside a gas tank along the southwestern Texas border, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson.
Man accused of killing parents in Kirby, 4 others in Austin found incompetent to stand trial
Read full article: Man accused of killing parents in Kirby, 4 others in Austin found incompetent to stand trialThe trial for Shane James Jr., who is accused of a deadly rampage in San Antonio and Austin in late 2023, is on hold.
News organizations, including KSAT 12, ask Texas court to order release of state police records of Uvalde shooting
Read full article: News organizations, including KSAT 12, ask Texas court to order release of state police records of Uvalde shootingA group of news organizations, including KSAT 12, asked a Texas appeals court on Wednesday to order the release of state Department of Public Safety records of the law enforcement response to the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde.
Republicans dominate fundraising in final weeks of Texas House battles
Read full article: Republicans dominate fundraising in final weeks of Texas House battlesAcross a dozen of the most competitive House races, Republicans raked in more than $11 million over the last month, compared to the nearly $3.5 million collectively raised by their Democratic counterparts.
How 11 Texas cities made housing unaffordable ā and whatās being done to fix it
Read full article: How 11 Texas cities made housing unaffordable ā and whatās being done to fix itTexas desperately needs more and denser housing to keep up with the demand. But zoning restrictions get in the way, a Texas Tribune analysis found.
Texasā high housing costs sparked a movement to bring them down. The fight could shape the state for years to come.
Read full article: Texasā high housing costs sparked a movement to bring them down. The fight could shape the state for years to come.A new breed of activists wants Texas to tame costs by building more housing. But longstanding opposition to such policies remains strong.
Long lines but few problems as Texas wraps the first week of early voting
Read full article: Long lines but few problems as Texas wraps the first week of early votingA Bexar County election worker was assaulted Thursday, officials said. In Tarrant County, officials encouraged voters to review their ballots before voting.
Donald Trump, Kamala Harris campaign in Texas on Friday: What to know
Read full article: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris campaign in Texas on Friday: What to knowTwo Texas cities hosted presidential nominees Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on Friday as the candidates continue to close out their campaigns in the Nov. 5 election.
Former President Donald Trump to make stop in Austin on Friday
Read full article: Former President Donald Trump to make stop in Austin on FridayAs the 2024 U.S. presidential race heads into the final stretch, the Republican nominee announced Wednesday that he will be in Texas on the same day this week as his Democratic challenger.
Board cancels costly psychologist licensing exam after pushback led by Texas
Read full article: Board cancels costly psychologist licensing exam after pushback led by TexasThe national licensing board announced it will consider folding the proposed skills test into an existing exam amid worries the additional hurdle would discourage applicants.
Texas fans must use better discretion after SEC fine for debris thrown on field, Sarkisian says
Read full article: Texas fans must use better discretion after SEC fine for debris thrown on field, Sarkisian saysTexas coach Steve Sarkisian said the No. 5 Longhorns have a āpassionate fanbaseā that needs to use ābetter discretionā after the school was fined and threatened with further sanctions by the Southeastern Conference over fans throwing water bottles and trash on the field during a loss to No. 1 Georgia.
Texas apologizes to Georgia players, staff, SEC and game officials after fans throw trash on field
Read full article: Texas apologizes to Georgia players, staff, SEC and game officials after fans throw trash on fieldTexas has apologized after fans littered the field with water bottles and other trash after an interception for the top-ranked Longhorns against No. 5 Georgia was initially wiped out by a pass-interference penalty before officials changed the call.
Texas man drops lawsuit against women he accused of helping his wife get abortion pills
Read full article: Texas man drops lawsuit against women he accused of helping his wife get abortion pillsA Texas man who sued his ex-wifeās friends for helping her obtain an abortion informed the court that the two sides reached a settlement, forgoing the need for a trial that would have tested his argument that their actions amounted to assisting in a wrongful death.
In their āSEC Eraā: Texas, OU set for first-of-its-kind Red River Rivalry at Cotton Bowl
Read full article: In their āSEC Eraā: Texas, OU set for first-of-its-kind Red River Rivalry at Cotton BowlThe top-ranked Texas Longhorns are entering the weekend as 14-point favorites, but anything can happen in a rivalry game ā especially in a rivalry game with 119 years of history.
Ewers is on track to return from injury as QB1 for No. 1 Texas against Oklahoma
Read full article: Ewers is on track to return from injury as QB1 for No. 1 Texas against OklahomaTexas coach Steve Sarkisian says Quinn Ewers is on track to return as the starting quarterback for the No. 1 Longhorns this week against rival Oklahoma but will be monitored all week.
CFP Bracket Watch: Texas takes over as top seed, 2 of the 4 first-round games would be SEC matchups
Read full article: CFP Bracket Watch: Texas takes over as top seed, 2 of the 4 first-round games would be SEC matchupsTexasā return to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 also gave the Longhorns the top seed in The Associated Press College Football Playoff bracket projection, which now features two SEC head-to-head meetings in the first round.
Manning leads No. 1 Texas over Mississippi State as Longhorns earn first SEC victory 35-13
Read full article: Manning leads No. 1 Texas over Mississippi State as Longhorns earn first SEC victory 35-13Arch Manning passed for two touchdowns and ran for another score, and No. 1 Texas got another standout performance from its defense to earn the programās first Southeastern Conference victory, 35-13 over Mississippi State.
Arch Manning gets second career start for No. 1 Texas as Ewers continues to recover from injury
Read full article: Arch Manning gets second career start for No. 1 Texas as Ewers continues to recover from injuryTexas will start Arch Manning at quarterback when the No. 1 Longhorns play Mississippi State on Saturday as Quinn Ewers continues to recover from a strained abdomen.
Will San Antonio take a harder stance on anti-LGBTQ bills in Austin next year?
Read full article: Will San Antonio take a harder stance on anti-LGBTQ bills in Austin next year?Council members on the Intergovernmental Relations Committee want the city's state legislative priorities to more explicitly include support for the LGBTQ community.
Hays County ensures voting access for people with disabilities after DOJ investigation
Read full article: Hays County ensures voting access for people with disabilities after DOJ investigationHays County has reached an agreement with the United States after an investigation into providing accessible polling for voters with disabilities.
āWe canāt put more cars & trucks on IH-35ā²: Sakai pushes for improved passenger rail service
Read full article: āWe canāt put more cars & trucks on IH-35ā²: Sakai pushes for improved passenger rail serviceBexar County Judge Peter Sakai and San Antonio City Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda rode an Amtrak train from San Antonio to Austin on Monday morning in an effort to promote the importance of improved rail service in the region.
Terry Blackās BBQ project on Broadway clears another hurdle
Read full article: Terry Blackās BBQ project on Broadway clears another hurdleAustin-based Terry Blackās BBQ has received a certificate of appropriateness from the Historic and Design Review Commission to build part of its project at 2100 Broadway.
Judge tosses Ken Paxtonās lawsuit targeting Bexar Countyās voter registration effort
Read full article: Judge tosses Ken Paxtonās lawsuit targeting Bexar Countyās voter registration effortThe county told a state district court judge that the applications were already mailed out and any ruling would be moot.
Injured Texas QB Quinn Ewers is questionable to return for the No. 1 Longhorns for next game
Read full article: Injured Texas QB Quinn Ewers is questionable to return for the No. 1 Longhorns for next gameTexas coach Steve Sarkisian says injured starting quarterback Quinn Ewers is considered āquestionableā for the No. 1 Longhorns game this week against Louisiana-Monroe.
Spurs players spotted on sideline at DKR Stadium for UT Austin-UTSA football game
Read full article: Spurs players spotted on sideline at DKR Stadium for UT Austin-UTSA football gameSan Antonio Spurs players traveled to Austin on Saturday to attend the Texas Longhorns vs. UTSA Roadrunners football game.