GOP Rep. Michael McCaul calls for investigation after federal agents fatally shoot man in Minneapolis
Read full article: GOP Rep. Michael McCaul calls for investigation after federal agents fatally shoot man in MinneapolisOther Texas Republicans have called for the Trump administration to double down on sending immigration officers to Minnesota and blamed Democrats for the violence, while others have remained silent.
Gov. Greg Abbott wants Texas universities, schools to disclose information on H-1B visa hirings
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott wants Texas universities, schools to disclose information on H-1B visa hiringsThe Texas governor expects an action plan later this week, saying he doesn’t see “any reason” visa holders should be employed in schools.
SEC sets record with 10 ranked teams, a 1st in 50-year history of women's AP Top 25; UConn, UCLA 1-2
Read full article: SEC sets record with 10 ranked teams, a 1st in 50-year history of women's AP Top 25; UConn, UCLA 1-2The Southeastern Conference has set a record with 10 teams in The Associated Press women's Top 25 basketball poll.
Guajolote Ranch opponents sue TCEQ, seek reversal of previously approved wastewater permit
Read full article: Guajolote Ranch opponents sue TCEQ, seek reversal of previously approved wastewater permitThe long-standing battle against a controversial northwest Bexar County housing development intensified Monday after opponents of the project sued the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Man killed after multi-vehicle pileup on Interstate 10 near Junction, DPS says
Read full article: Man killed after multi-vehicle pileup on Interstate 10 near Junction, DPS saysA 56-year-old Florida man was killed in Kimble County after the wreckage of a 12-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 Saturday night, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Gov. Greg Abbott adds Bexar County to disaster declaration during winter weather
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott adds Bexar County to disaster declaration during winter weatherOn Sunday, Gov. Greg Abbott expanded the state’s disaster declaration to include 85 additional counties affected by the ongoing winter weather, bringing the total to 219.
Ice on road linked to 7-vehicle crash in far west Bexar County, BCSO says
Read full article: Ice on road linked to 7-vehicle crash in far west Bexar County, BCSO saysAt least seven vehicles were involved in a crash caused by ice on the road in far west Bexar County, a sheriff’s office spokesperson said in a Sunday email.
Nearly 50 flights canceled at San Antonio International Airport amid nationwide travel disruptions
Read full article: Nearly 50 flights canceled at San Antonio International Airport amid nationwide travel disruptionsAir travelers can expect nearly 50 flight cancellations Sunday into Monday at the San Antonio International Airport.
Crews work to clear multi-vehicle pileup on Interstate 10 near Junction; One lane still closed
Read full article: Crews work to clear multi-vehicle pileup on Interstate 10 near Junction; One lane still closedCrews in Kimble County are still cleaning up the wreckage of a 20-car pileup on Interstate 10 more than 12 hours after the crash.
Guadalupe County deputies fired over family assault accusations, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Guadalupe County deputies fired over family assault accusations, sheriff’s office saysThe Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) said two of its deputies were fired Friday after family assault accusations came to light.
SAISD teacher arrested, accused of indecent exposure to 9-year-old girl, sheriff says
Read full article: SAISD teacher arrested, accused of indecent exposure to 9-year-old girl, sheriff saysA San Antonio Independent School District middle school teacher was arrested after allegedly exposing himself to a 9-year-old girl in a northwest Bexar County neighborhood, according to the sheriff’s office.
Man ejected, killed after two-vehicle crash in Von Ormy, BCSO says
Read full article: Man ejected, killed after two-vehicle crash in Von Ormy, BCSO saysA 37-year-old man was killed after he was ejected from his vehicle in a two-vehicle crash in Von Ormy, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Private guard called 911 in ICE detainee homicide, saying man ‘kept going’ after suicide attempt
Read full article: Private guard called 911 in ICE detainee homicide, saying man ‘kept going’ after suicide attemptA private security guard told a 911 dispatcher that a Cuban immigrant at a Texas detention center tried to hang himself, was restrained by guards in handcuffs, and stopped breathing during a subsequent struggle.
Two Corpus Christi officers shot, third injured while attempting to arrest homicide suspect, report says
Read full article: Two Corpus Christi officers shot, third injured while attempting to arrest homicide suspect, report saysTwo Corpus Christi police officers were shot, and another was injured while attempting to stop a homicide suspect, according to KRIS 6 News.
Texas Black man exonerated nearly 70 years after execution in case marked by racial bias
Read full article: Texas Black man exonerated nearly 70 years after execution in case marked by racial biasOfficials have declared that a Texas Black man executed nearly 70 years ago is innocent in a case prosecutors now say was based on false evidence and riddled with racial bias.
Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for southeast Bexar County murder
Read full article: Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for southeast Bexar County murderA man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in connection with the murder of another man during a robbery in southeast Bexar County, according to the district attorney’s office.
Woman arrested in connection with investigation into arson at Comal County Republican Headquarters
Read full article: Woman arrested in connection with investigation into arson at Comal County Republican HeadquartersA woman has been arrested in connection with an investigation into arson at the Comal County Republican Headquarters, according to the City of New Braunfels.
LIST: San Antonio-area school districts and colleges announce winter weather-affected closures, delays
Read full article: LIST: San Antonio-area school districts and colleges announce winter weather-affected closures, delaysA handful of San Antonio-area and South Texas school districts announced plans to cancel or delay classes ahead of winter weather across South Central Texas.
Texas QB Arch Manning has ‘minor’ foot surgery but should return for spring practice
Read full article: Texas QB Arch Manning has ‘minor’ foot surgery but should return for spring practiceTexas quarterback Arch Manning had foot surgery this week and will be limited in off-season workouts, the school announced Friday.
New Braunfels woman sentenced to 30 months in prison, ordered to pay $1.25 million in restitution
Read full article: New Braunfels woman sentenced to 30 months in prison, ordered to pay $1.25 million in restitutionA New Braunfels woman was sentenced to over two years in prison and ordered to pay more than $1.25 million in restitution for wire fraud, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Mental health assessment predicts over 6,000 PTSD cases in adults following July 4 floods without care
Read full article: Mental health assessment predicts over 6,000 PTSD cases in adults following July 4 floods without careThe Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country said trauma-related symptoms following the Fourth of July floods are likely to intensify and continue for years without assistance.
Castle Hills police search for 2 people after car crashes into home
Read full article: Castle Hills police search for 2 people after car crashes into homeCastle Hills police are searching for two people who fled on foot after crashing a car into a home, the department said in a Friday morning email.
More than half the US threatened with ice, snow and cold in massive winter storm
Read full article: More than half the US threatened with ice, snow and cold in massive winter stormForecasters say over half the U.S. population could be affected by snow, ice or bitter cold as a winter storm sweeps across the county.
Victim’s mother says suspect in deadly hit-and-run crash will have to answer to ‘higher power’
Read full article: Victim’s mother says suspect in deadly hit-and-run crash will have to answer to ‘higher power’The mother of a woman killed in a hit-and-run crash outside her East Side home says the suspected driver will have to answer to a higher power for what he is accused of.
San Antonio-area schools modify trip plans for Fort Worth cheerleading competition ahead of winter weather
Read full article: San Antonio-area schools modify trip plans for Fort Worth cheerleading competition ahead of winter weatherSome San Antonio-area school districts are adjusting plans to attend a Fort Worth cheerleading competition this weekend amid impending freezing temperatures across the state.
Gov. Greg Abbott issues disaster declaration for 134 Texas counties for weekend of winter weather
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott issues disaster declaration for 134 Texas counties for weekend of winter weatherGov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties in Texas ahead of the winter weather expected this weekend.
BCSO rearrests man charged with obstruction following brief accidental release
Read full article: BCSO rearrests man charged with obstruction following brief accidental releaseA man accidentally released from the Bexar County Jail this week was rearrested hours later, less than a half-mile away, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office.
Boy, 5, detained by immigration officers in Minnesota taken to South Texas detention facility
Read full article: Boy, 5, detained by immigration officers in Minnesota taken to South Texas detention facilityFederal agents have taken a 5-year-old boy and his father from Minnesota to a detention facility in Texas.
Man charged in 2023 double murder sentenced to 40 years in prison
Read full article: Man charged in 2023 double murder sentenced to 40 years in prisonA man was sentenced to 40 years in prison in connection with a 2023 double murder at a Northeast Side hotel, according to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.
San Antonio FC preseason schedule includes back-to-back MLS opponents to start window
Read full article: San Antonio FC preseason schedule includes back-to-back MLS opponents to start windowSan Antonio FC released its preseason schedule this week, a six-game window that includes two MLS opponents to start.
Federal appeals court rehears challenge against Texas’ immigration law
Read full article: Federal appeals court rehears challenge against Texas’ immigration lawSenate Bill 4 returns to the 5th Circuit with border crossings at record lows, a sharp reversal from the influx that inspired Texas’ law authorizing state police to arrest undocumented immigrants.
Uvalde community grapples with emotions after not-guilty verdict in former officer’s trial
Read full article: Uvalde community grapples with emotions after not-guilty verdict in former officer’s trialAs Adrian Gonzales, a former Uvalde school district officer, was on trial the last two weeks, Nira said her community has been keeping a close eye.
Suspect arrested, charged with aggravated assault after cutting man during dispute, Pearsall PD says
Read full article: Suspect arrested, charged with aggravated assault after cutting man during dispute, Pearsall PD saysA 48-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly cut another man during a dispute Tuesday night, according to a Pearsall Police Department spokesperson.
LIST: New Braunfels begins outlining warming center, shelter plans ahead of winter weather
Read full article: LIST: New Braunfels begins outlining warming center, shelter plans ahead of winter weatherThe City of New Braunfels has begun outlining warming center and shelter plans ahead of winter weather across the state.
San Marcos police search for suspect in shooting near Texas State University
Read full article: San Marcos police search for suspect in shooting near Texas State UniversityThe San Marcos Police Department (SMPD) shared details of a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting not far from Texas State University’s campus.
Texas counties, auto industry push back on proposed ID restrictions on car registration tied to immigration
Read full article: Texas counties, auto industry push back on proposed ID restrictions on car registration tied to immigrationPeople testified during a Wednesday hearing said the DMV’s proposed changes would harm not just affected residents, but also Texas businesses and road safety.
CPS Energy urges conservation during peak hours ahead of icy weekend
Read full article: CPS Energy urges conservation during peak hours ahead of icy weekendCutting back on your electricity this weekend will not only help protect the power grid but also keep your electric bills from climbing, according to CPS Energy.
Gov. Abbott endorses Nate Sheets over Sid Miller for agriculture commissioner
Read full article: Gov. Abbott endorses Nate Sheets over Sid Miller for agriculture commissionerIn a statement, Abbott said Texans deserve a commissioner focused on Texas agriculture and “with zero tolerance for criminality.”
New affordable housing project near downtown aims to provide stability, transit access
Read full article: New affordable housing project near downtown aims to provide stability, transit accessA new affordable housing project with a focus on helping people exiting homelessness opened near downtown San Antonio this week.
Bexar County Elections Department backlog rises to 6,000 voter registration applications, mayor says
Read full article: Bexar County Elections Department backlog rises to 6,000 voter registration applications, mayor saysThe Bexar County Elections Department is facing a backlog that has increased to 6,000 voter registration applications, according to Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones.
Trial date for man accused in brutal family attack could be set soon as Brad Simpson’s case sees delay
Read full article: Trial date for man accused in brutal family attack could be set soon as Brad Simpson’s case sees delayA trial date could be set soon in the case of a man accused of attacking his ex-wife and multiple children due to a delay in another high-profile murder case.
Texas forecast to be top market for data centers in two years, increasing grid demand
Read full article: Texas forecast to be top market for data centers in two years, increasing grid demandAs artificial intelligence pushes demand for more data centers, companies are drawn to the state’s relatively inexpensive land and natural gas that can run on-site power plants.
Texas families can soon access state’s education savings account. Here’s how the process works
Read full article: Texas families can soon access state’s education savings account. Here’s how the process worksTexas families will soon have access to a new educational funding program that could help cover private school costs and other educational expenses. The Texas Education Freedom Accountson program is set to launch with applications opening Feb. 4.
Texas defends law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments. Here’s what to know.
Read full article: Texas defends law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments. Here’s what to know.A federal appeals court heard arguments in lawsuits seeking to block Texas and Louisiana from requiring classroom displays of the Ten Commandments.
Man accused of brutally attacking ex-wife, 2 daughters expected back in court
Read full article: Man accused of brutally attacking ex-wife, 2 daughters expected back in courtA status hearing in the case of a man accused of attacking his ex-wife and multiple children is expected Tuesday morning inside a Bexar County courtroom.
Ken Paxton uses diversity legal opinion on MLK Day to attack John Cornyn ahead of U.S. Senate primary
Read full article: Ken Paxton uses diversity legal opinion on MLK Day to attack John Cornyn ahead of U.S. Senate primaryThe two Republicans are competing in a heated primary. Cornyn accused Paxton of abusing his office and legal experts said the AG’s legal opinion is not binding.
ICE says an immigrant who died in a sprawling Texas detention facility killed himself
Read full article: ICE says an immigrant who died in a sprawling Texas detention facility killed himselfFederal officials say an immigrant from Nicaragua has been found dead at a Texas immigration detention facility.
Seguin man ‘briefly accessed’ rifle following arrest on drug charges, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Seguin man ‘briefly accessed’ rifle following arrest on drug charges, sheriff’s office saysA Seguin man is accused of a myriad of charges — including for drugs and alleged assault — following a weekend arrest, according to a Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post.
As data centers jostle to get on Texas’ grid, ERCOT promises new rules for planning
Read full article: As data centers jostle to get on Texas’ grid, ERCOT promises new rules for planningERCOT is making a first attempt at a planning process in which multiple requests will be considered simultaneously.
As immigrant arrests rise, here’s what to know about ICE operations in Texas
Read full article: As immigrant arrests rise, here’s what to know about ICE operations in TexasThe Trump administration is going all in on accelerating mass deportation efforts. Here’s how ICE operations look in Texas, home to an estimated 2 million undocumented immigrants.
College football leaders debate playoff expansion ahead of Friday deadline from ESPN
Read full article: College football leaders debate playoff expansion ahead of Friday deadline from ESPNCollege football leaders have given every indication that they remain stuck in a yearlong debate about expanding the playoff from 12 teams to 16 or beyond.
NFL will honor Martin Luther King Jr. with 'Choose Love' stenciled in end zone
Read full article: NFL will honor Martin Luther King Jr. with 'Choose Love' stenciled in end zoneThe NFL will honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. by displaying “Choose Love” in the end zones and on helmet decals for all divisional round playoff games this weekend.
Family at risk of eviction navigates limited support from Bexar County resources
Read full article: Family at risk of eviction navigates limited support from Bexar County resourcesBecause Trey Meyer lives in unincorporated Bexar County, he’s learning that there are limited housing assistance options for those who live outside city limits.
Texas Republicans have huge cash edge in statewide elections
Read full article: Texas Republicans have huge cash edge in statewide electionsDemocrats could be more competitive financially in the U.S. Senate race, but their comparatively small fundraising hauls for state office leave them with fewer resources to reach voters.
3 undocumented immigrants detained after rooftop chase; 1 at large in human smuggling operation, BCSO says
Read full article: 3 undocumented immigrants detained after rooftop chase; 1 at large in human smuggling operation, BCSO saysThree undocumented immigrants engaged in human smuggling were arrested after attempting to evade by jumping from rooftop to rooftop early Friday morning across southwest Bexar County, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said.
Man arrested for attempting to solicit 14-year-old girl online, BCSO says
Read full article: Man arrested for attempting to solicit 14-year-old girl online, BCSO saysA 33-year-old man was arrested for attempting to solicit a minor Friday after he reached out to an undercover U.S. Secret Service agent who instructed others on how to catch child predators, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) said.
Here’s who has the financial edge to replace Attorney General Ken Paxton
Read full article: Here’s who has the financial edge to replace Attorney General Ken PaxtonThe four-way Republican primary drew millions in donations over the second half of 2025, outpacing the comparatively meager fundraising by Democrats led by Sen. Nathan Johnson.
San Antonio climbs in MovieMaker Magazine rankings following local incentives boost
Read full article: San Antonio climbs in MovieMaker Magazine rankings following local incentives boostSan Antonio’s Arts & Culture Department and the city’s film commission are celebrating a jump in MovieMaker Magazine’s “Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker.”
LGBTQ+ San Antonio residents criticize city’s plan to replace rainbow crosswalks with rainbow sidewalks
Read full article: LGBTQ+ San Antonio residents criticize city’s plan to replace rainbow crosswalks with rainbow sidewalksAfter a lawsuit failed to stop the crosswalk’s removal, caused by a threat to funding, some residents called its replacement a consolation that ignores a larger fight in the state.
Guajolote Ranch project opponents to gather at San Antonio Planning Commission hearing
Read full article: Guajolote Ranch project opponents to gather at San Antonio Planning Commission hearingOpponents of the Guajolote Ranch project are expected to gather at a San Antonio Planning Commission hearing on Friday.
Greg Abbott enters 2026 Texas governor’s race with staggering $106 million on hand
Read full article: Greg Abbott enters 2026 Texas governor’s race with staggering $106 million on handAbbott raised almost $23 million from July through December, while his leading Democratic challenger, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, brought in $1.3 million in the last 10 weeks of 2025.
BCSO fires detention deputy following arrest at west Bexar County home
Read full article: BCSO fires detention deputy following arrest at west Bexar County homeThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) announced the termination of one of its detention deputies after she was arrested Wednesday at a west Bexar County home.
Former Runge ISD employee indicted on tampering with evidence, improper relationship with student charges
Read full article: Former Runge ISD employee indicted on tampering with evidence, improper relationship with student chargesThe Karnes County Sheriff’s Office said Andrea Melba Rodriguez was taken into custody on Monday and charged with tampering with evidence.
New Texas poll finds Talarico leading Crockett by 9 points in Senate Democratic primary
Read full article: New Texas poll finds Talarico leading Crockett by 9 points in Senate Democratic primaryTexas’ Senate Republican primary, meanwhile, looks headed for a runoff. The survey found U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in a dead heat against Attorney General Ken Paxton, with neither eclipsing 30%.
Over 600 grams of fentanyl, flourofentanyl among drugs seized from suspected gang member, GCSO says
Read full article: Over 600 grams of fentanyl, flourofentanyl among drugs seized from suspected gang member, GCSO saysA suspected gang member on parole was arrested and charged with the possession of various drugs with the intent to sell, according to the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO).
Man ejected, killed in crash after fleeing from authorities in multi-county chase, DPS says
Read full article: Man ejected, killed in crash after fleeing from authorities in multi-county chase, DPS saysA 21-year-old man died after crashing his motorcycle following a multi-county chase Wednesday night, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson.
Man accused of removing ankle monitor after Southwest Side shooting, affidavit states
Read full article: Man accused of removing ankle monitor after Southwest Side shooting, affidavit statesA man serving a two-year parole sentence out of Bexar County is accused of removing an electronic monitoring device after shooting someone on the Southwest Side, according to an affidavit obtained by KSAT.
WATCH LIVE: Erik Cantu expected back in court, defense team files motion for bond
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Erik Cantu expected back in court, defense team files motion for bondErik Cantu, who survived a shooting by a former San Antonio police officer in 2022, is expected back in a Bexar County courtroom Thursday morning.
Texas man sentenced to 28 years in prison for sexually assaulting, violently attacking wife
Read full article: Texas man sentenced to 28 years in prison for sexually assaulting, violently attacking wifeA Texas man was sentenced to 28 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting and violently attacking his wife, according to the Comal County District Attorney’s Office.
Sheriff warns of electrical breaker thefts targeting new construction sites in Bexar County
Read full article: Sheriff warns of electrical breaker thefts targeting new construction sites in Bexar CountyThieves are targeting newly built, vacant homes and apartment complexes across Bexar County, stealing electrical breakers in what the sheriff’s office calls a growing, costly crime trend.
Educators can cash in on new school vouchers in Texas by becoming vendors offering services
Read full article: Educators can cash in on new school vouchers in Texas by becoming vendors offering servicesTeachers and educators can cash in on the Education Savings Account program passed by the state Legislature, also known informally as school vouchers.
‘Thank you, Rocket Nation’: Judson head football coach announces decision to step down
Read full article: ‘Thank you, Rocket Nation’: Judson head football coach announces decision to step downJudson head football coach Mark Soto announced his decision to step down on Wednesday after 31 years on the sideline.
Bexar County faces backlog of voter registration applications ahead of March primary
Read full article: Bexar County faces backlog of voter registration applications ahead of March primaryBexar County is dealing with a backlog of voter registration applications ahead of the March primary, according to the Bexar County Elections Department.
Texas law schools no longer required to be accredited by American Bar Association
Read full article: Texas law schools no longer required to be accredited by American Bar AssociationThe Texas Supreme Court ruled Texas law schools are no longer required to be accredited by the American Bar Association.
3-year-old girl dies days after being found unresponsive in bathtub, Pearsall police investigating
Read full article: 3-year-old girl dies days after being found unresponsive in bathtub, Pearsall police investigatingPearsall police are investigating the death of a 3-year-old girl after she was found unresponsive in a bathtub, the agency’s chief confirmed to KSAT Investigates.