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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.
Texas on top! Longhorns take over at No. 1 in AP Top 25 for first time in 16 years, jumping Georgia
Read full article: Texas on top! Longhorns take over at No. 1 in AP Top 25 for first time in 16 years, jumping GeorgiaTexas is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in 16 years, replacing Georgia after the Bulldogs struggled to remain unbeaten against Kentucky.
Woman accused in fatal shooting of Sonic manager may be in Austin area, police say
Read full article: Woman accused in fatal shooting of Sonic manager may be in Austin area, police sayA woman accused in the fatal shooting of a Sonic manager in July may be in the Austin area, according to San Antonio police.
Abbott says potential power outages from Tropical Storm Francine will be restored within hours
Read full article: Abbott says potential power outages from Tropical Storm Francine will be restored within hoursTexas isnāt expected to take a direct hit when the storm makes landfall as a hurricane. But storm surge and dangerous winds are possible.
Mayorkas: Texasā immigration policies have wreaked havoc and disorder
Read full article: Mayorkas: Texasā immigration policies have wreaked havoc and disorderThe U.S. Homeland Security Secretary specifically called out the stateās policy of busing migrants to cities in other parts of the country.
The magic of a sticker: Ex-football player designs new helmet decals for New Braunfels, Canyon football teams
Read full article: The magic of a sticker: Ex-football player designs new helmet decals for New Braunfels, Canyon football teamsNew Braunfels and New Braunfels Canyon went to the same company to get their new helmet decals for the 2024-2025 season.
Texas sues to stop a rule that shields the medical records of women who seek abortions elsewhere
Read full article: Texas sues to stop a rule that shields the medical records of women who seek abortions elsewhereTexas is suing to try to block a federal rule that shields the medical records of women from criminal investigations if they cross state lines to get an abortion where it is legal.
Treasury recovers $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes from high-wealth tax dodgers
Read full article: Treasury recovers $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes from high-wealth tax dodgersThe IRS has collected $1.3 billion from high-wealth tax dodgers since last fall, the agency says, crediting spending that has ramped up collection enforcement through President Joe Biden's signature climate, health care and tax package signed into law in 2022.
Ewers throws 3 TD passes to help No. 4 Texas roll over Colorado State 52-0 in opener
Read full article: Ewers throws 3 TD passes to help No. 4 Texas roll over Colorado State 52-0 in openerQuinn Ewers passed for 260 yards and three touchdowns and No. 4 Texas rolled past Colorado State 52-0 on Saturday in the opener for both teams.
Suspect in deadly San Antonio-Austin rampage asks to represent himself
Read full article: Suspect in deadly San Antonio-Austin rampage asks to represent himselfA man accused in a deadly shooting spree from San Antonio to Austin appeared for the first time at Travis County Criminal Court to ask a judge if he could represent himself on Friday morning.
A magical adventure awaits: Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience coming to Austin
Read full article: A magical adventure awaits: Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience coming to AustinWizarding enthusiasts can find a piece of the Forbidden Forest with fall creatures from the āHarry Potterā and āFantastic Beastsā series in Austin.
Texas Attorney General executes search warrants in Bexar, Frio, Atascosa counties as part of election probe
Read full article: Texas Attorney General executes search warrants in Bexar, Frio, Atascosa counties as part of election probeThe Texas Attorney Generalās Office on Tuesday executed multiple search warrants in Frio, Atascosa, and Bexar counties as part of an ongoing investigation into election integrity.
Heading to the Def Leppard & Journey concert? Hereās what to know about parking
Read full article: Heading to the Def Leppard & Journey concert? Hereās what to know about parkingAre you heading to the Def Leppard and Journey show this Friday at the Alamodome? You can now reserve off-site parking ahead of the event to secure your spot or use VIAās Park and Ride to avoid a parking hassle altogether.
TCEQ grants Guajolote Ranch opponents a contested case hearing
Read full article: TCEQ grants Guajolote Ranch opponents a contested case hearingThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance and northwest Bexar County landowner Ann Toepperwein persuaded the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to grant a contested case hearing on the proposed Guajolote Ranch development.
Former Uvalde schools police chief says he's being 'scapegoated' over response to mass shooting
Read full article: Former Uvalde schools police chief says he's being 'scapegoated' over response to mass shootingThe former Uvalde schools police chief says he thinks he's been āscapegoatedā as the one to blame for the botched law enforcement response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.
Texas RB CJ Baxter to miss entire college football season with knee injury
Read full article: Texas RB CJ Baxter to miss entire college football season with knee injuryUniversity of Texas running back CJ Baxter is expected to miss the upcoming college football season after suffering a knee injury during practice.
Texas running back CJ Baxter lost for season with training camp knee injury that requires surgery
Read full article: Texas running back CJ Baxter lost for season with training camp knee injury that requires surgeryTexas running back CJ Baxter injured a knee in practice this week and will miss the 2024 season.
9/11 hearings at Guantanamo Bay in upheaval after surprise order by US defense chief
Read full article: 9/11 hearings at Guantanamo Bay in upheaval after surprise order by US defense chiefMilitary-run hearings for accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, are in upheaval following Defense Secretary Lloyd Austinās decision to throw out a plea agreement.
Defense chief defends decision to throw out plea deal for 9/11 defendants
Read full article: Defense chief defends decision to throw out plea deal for 9/11 defendantsDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin has spoken for the first time on his decision to throw out a plea deal for the accused mastermind of al-Qaidaās 2001 attacks and two other defendants.
Texas Ranger suspended following Uvalde school shooting reinstated by DPS
Read full article: Texas Ranger suspended following Uvalde school shooting reinstated by DPSA member of the Texas Rangers who was suspended following the Uvalde school shooting has been reinstated by the Texas Department of Public Safety.