INSIDER
The Rio Grande Valley was once covered in forest. One man is trying to bring it back.
Read full article: The Rio Grande Valley was once covered in forest. One man is trying to bring it back.The Tamaulipan thornforest once covered 1 million acres on both sides of the border with Mexico. Restoring even a fraction of it could help the region cope with the ravages of a warming world.
Trump wants to dismantle the Education Department. That could hurt students with disabilities in Texas.
Read full article: Trump wants to dismantle the Education Department. That could hurt students with disabilities in Texas.In a state with a checkered history with federal special education law, advocates say Texas students will see an erosion of their disability rights protections.
Houston set to chase first NCAA championship against Florida after thrilling Final Four comeback
Read full article: Houston set to chase first NCAA championship against Florida after thrilling Final Four comebackThe University of Houston men’s basketball team is set to face the University of Florida in the NCAA Men’s Final Four National Championship, riding high after a thrilling 14-point comeback against Duke University.
Texas county that swung to Trump grapples with immigration crackdown after bakery is targeted
Read full article: Texas county that swung to Trump grapples with immigration crackdown after bakery is targetedA recent immigration enforcement action that resulted in the arrests of employees and owners at a Texas bakery has shocked residents of the town of Los Fresnos.
Day 2 of sights and sounds during Final Four weekend in San Antonio
Read full article: Day 2 of sights and sounds during Final Four weekend in San AntonioOn the second day of the 2025 Men’s Final Four weekend, the excitement continued as the two winning teams advanced to compete for the championship title.
State scrabble championship takes center stage in San Antonio during Final Four weekend
Read full article: State scrabble championship takes center stage in San Antonio during Final Four weekendWhile the 2025 NCAA Men’s Final Four games are happening in San Antonio, another fierce competition is taking place: the state scrabble championship.
UAB's Yaxel Lendeborg is going to Michigan if he doesn't stay in NBA draft, multiple outlets report
Read full article: UAB's Yaxel Lendeborg is going to Michigan if he doesn't stay in NBA draft, multiple outlets reportYaxel Lendeborg has announced he’ll transfer from UAB to Michigan and also go through the NBA draft evaluation process.
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s former aides win $6.6 million in whistleblower case
Read full article: Attorney General Ken Paxton’s former aides win $6.6 million in whistleblower casePaxton vowed to appeal the “bogus ruling” that found he improperly fired the four plaintiffs after they reported him to the FBI on allegations of corruption.
Bexar County Sheriff’s Office seeks public assistance in case of formerly missing woman found dead
Read full article: Bexar County Sheriff’s Office seeks public assistance in case of formerly missing woman found deadThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is requesting footage from the public of a formerly missing woman who was later found dead.
Defending national champion South Carolina returns to title game with 74-57 rout of Texas
Read full article: Defending national champion South Carolina returns to title game with 74-57 rout of TexasDefending national champion South Carolina left no doubt it would return to the title game, getting 14 points from Te-Hina Paopao and overwhelming Texas 74-57 in the Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
Man arrested in connection with sexual assault case, Castle Hills police say
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with sexual assault case, Castle Hills police sayA man has been arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault last month at an apartment complex in Castle Hills, according to a news release from the department.
Texas AG sues San Antonio over Reproductive Justice Fund, assistance for women seeking abortions
Read full article: Texas AG sues San Antonio over Reproductive Justice Fund, assistance for women seeking abortionsTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the City of San Antonio one day after the City Council narrowly approved $100,000 for a controversial fund that could help cover travel costs for women seeking legal abortions out of state.
Off-duty BCSO deputy arrested, accused of pointing gun at bar manager in Laredo, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Off-duty BCSO deputy arrested, accused of pointing gun at bar manager in Laredo, sheriff’s office saysAn off-duty Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested in Laredo after allegedly pointing a gun at a person outside a bar, according to the sheriff’s office.
Mother arrested after 2-month-old tests positive for cocaine, BCSO says
Read full article: Mother arrested after 2-month-old tests positive for cocaine, BCSO saysA 29-year-old woman was arrested early this week after her 2-month-old child tested positive for cocaine, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Longtime Spurs radio broadcaster Bill Schoening announces retirement
Read full article: Longtime Spurs radio broadcaster Bill Schoening announces retirementThe longtime radio voice of the San Antonio Spurs is retiring at the end of the season and will sign off for his final broadcast on April 13 when the team faces off against the Toronto Raptors.
Texas bills requiring air-conditioned prisons languish despite temperatures being ruled unconstitutional
Read full article: Texas bills requiring air-conditioned prisons languish despite temperatures being ruled unconstitutionalThe five bills that would require complete air conditioning in state prisons haven’t had a hearing yet, and the money set for the upgrades falls short of the estimated cost.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gears up for potential Senate run after bribery probe dismissed
Read full article: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gears up for potential Senate run after bribery probe dismissedAfter months of hinting at a run for U.S. Senate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's path has become clearer since the dismissal of a federal investigation.
Teen arrested, accused of fatally stabbing student at Texas high school track meet, police say
Read full article: Teen arrested, accused of fatally stabbing student at Texas high school track meet, police sayA 17-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly stabbing another teenager to death during an altercation at a track meet, according to the Frisco Police Department.
Tariffs creating uncertainty in Texas as report shows slower revenue growth since late 2024
Read full article: Tariffs creating uncertainty in Texas as report shows slower revenue growth since late 2024Respondents to a Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas survey expressed concern about a reduction in consumer demand and a potential recession.
When heavy rainfall threatens flooding, you can protect yourself. Here's how
Read full article: When heavy rainfall threatens flooding, you can protect yourself. Here's howExtreme weather is dangerous weather, and that’s particularly true for the heavy rainfall events that experts say are becoming more frequent with climate change.
TPWD preparing to launch 83rd paddling trail near Texas coastal town
Read full article: TPWD preparing to launch 83rd paddling trail near Texas coastal townThe Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced the opening of its 83rd paddling trail, this time coming to land near the Powderhorn Wildlife Management Area and State Park near Port O’Connor.
Texas leaders weigh the impact of US President Donald Trump’s newly announced tariffs
Read full article: Texas leaders weigh the impact of US President Donald Trump’s newly announced tariffsAfter years of inflation, supply chain challenges and high interest rates, new tariffs announced Wednesday by President Donald Trump could push prices even higher for consumers.
BCSO continues investigating woman’s stabbing death three weeks after her body was found
Read full article: BCSO continues investigating woman’s stabbing death three weeks after her body was foundA 28-year-old woman was stabbed to death, and three weeks later, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has not considered her death a homicide.
Man sentenced to 99 years in prison after he pled guilty in 2023 Northeast Side car wash murder
Read full article: Man sentenced to 99 years in prison after he pled guilty in 2023 Northeast Side car wash murderA San Antonio man charged in a 2023 murder at a Northeast Side car wash received his prison sentence on Wednesday.
Deadly shootings at phone repair shop add to concerns for neighbors
Read full article: Deadly shootings at phone repair shop add to concerns for neighborsPeople in the area near the phone repair shop say the fatal shootings are the latest trouble in an area not far from the site where a missing woman was found dead.
From desalination to water treatment: Bill that prioritizes creating new water supplies get Texas Senate OK
Read full article: From desalination to water treatment: Bill that prioritizes creating new water supplies get Texas Senate OKSenate Bill 7, which won unanimous approval, is among legislation that seeks to avert a looming water crisis as the state’s population booms.
Gunshots, screams and a fight: What witnesses said on Day 2 of ‘Tay-K-47’s Bexar County murder trial
Read full article: Gunshots, screams and a fight: What witnesses said on Day 2 of ‘Tay-K-47’s Bexar County murder trialThe capital murder trial of Texas rapper Tay-K-47, whose real name is Taymor McIntyre, continued Wednesday with testimony from key eyewitnesses.
More than 40 people arrested at Texas home amid Tren de Aragua investigation
Read full article: More than 40 people arrested at Texas home amid Tren de Aragua investigationAuthorities did not say how the individuals arrested in Hays County may be tied to the Venezuelan gang. It was also unclear what criminal charges people may face, though drugs were seized.
At least 40 suspected Tren De Aragua members, associates arrested in Hays County, FBI says
Read full article: At least 40 suspected Tren De Aragua members, associates arrested in Hays County, FBI saysMore than 40 suspected members and associates of the Venezuelan transnational gang Tren De Aragua (TdA) were taken into custody on Tuesday in Hays County, according to a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) news release.
Legislation creating statewide emergency communication system advances in Texas House
Read full article: Legislation creating statewide emergency communication system advances in Texas HouseThe legislation was written after the state’s largest wildfire scorched more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle last year.
Kerr County reports first positive rabies case in bat, second ‘untestable case’
Read full article: Kerr County reports first positive rabies case in bat, second ‘untestable case’Kerr County officials have confirmed the first positive case of rabies this year in a bat and a potential “untestable” second case, according to a news release.
No stigma for Bueckers, Van Lith or Fudd. The basketball stars seek out mental health professionals
Read full article: No stigma for Bueckers, Van Lith or Fudd. The basketball stars seek out mental health professionalsPaige Bueckers, Hailey Van Lith and Azzi Fudd have reached out to a mental health professional for help at one point, seeking assistance to cope with the increasing pressure on college basketball players.
Southwest Legacy High School students prepare BexarFest project
Read full article: Southwest Legacy High School students prepare BexarFest projectAs the school year comes to a close, students from Southwest Legacy High School are gearing up for the BexarFest awards ceremony, which is set for April 2.
Schools with four-day school weeks had lower STAAR scores, TEA study says
Read full article: Schools with four-day school weeks had lower STAAR scores, TEA study saysThe Texas Education Agency released a 15-page study in February of this year that compared the STAAR test scores of schools with four-day school weeks (4dsw) to those with five-day school weeks (5dsw).
‘I don’t see it ever going away’: Teachers praise La Vernia ISD’s transition to four-day school week
Read full article: ‘I don’t see it ever going away’: Teachers praise La Vernia ISD’s transition to four-day school weekThe La Vernia Independent School District transitioned to a four-day school week in 2023.
San Antonio students research lunar habitats while inside the Cave Without a Name
Read full article: San Antonio students research lunar habitats while inside the Cave Without a NameThirty San Antonio middle and high school students are conducting cutting-edge, collegiate-level aerospace research to learn how humans could live on the moon.
Cornyn wins over Texas GOP leadership after being censured and booed for his gun safety bill
Read full article: Cornyn wins over Texas GOP leadership after being censured and booed for his gun safety billThe senator’s embrace of the state party chair could neutralize a potential threat as Cornyn faces a challenging primary terrain.
Texas House committee expected to discuss school vouchers funding proposal on Thursday
Read full article: Texas House committee expected to discuss school vouchers funding proposal on ThursdayThe Committee on Public Education in the Texas House of Representatives is expected to hold a hearing on school vouchers sometime Thursday.
Residents express relief after dog pack seized following attacks on 3 people, including BCSO deputy
Read full article: Residents express relief after dog pack seized following attacks on 3 people, including BCSO deputyResidents in far west Bexar County expressed relief after Animal Care Services (ACS) seized a pack of dogs following a series of attacks on three people, including a sheriff’s deputy.
Madison Booker helps Texas reach its first women's Final Four since 2003 with 58-47 win over TCU
Read full article: Madison Booker helps Texas reach its first women's Final Four since 2003 with 58-47 win over TCUMadison Booker scored 18 points and No. 1 seed Texas used its stifling defense to reach the Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2003, beating well-traveled point guard Hailey Van Lith and second-seeded TCU 58-47.
Private school voucher bill clears first test in Texas House
Read full article: Private school voucher bill clears first test in Texas HouseThe House Public Education Committee voted to advance a pair of priority bills to create education savings accounts and to raise how much state money public school districts receive.
Ken Paxton wants Dallas school officials under oath on transgender athlete policy
Read full article: Ken Paxton wants Dallas school officials under oath on transgender athlete policyPaxton’s office launched an investigation into the district’s policy after an administrator was caught on tape discussing a possible loophole in the state’s ban.
Dow wants to power its Texas manufacturing complex with new nuclear reactors instead of natural gas
Read full article: Dow wants to power its Texas manufacturing complex with new nuclear reactors instead of natural gasDow, a major producer of chemicals and plastics, wants to use next-generation nuclear reactors for clean power and steam at a Texas manufacturing complex instead of natural gas.
Gas prices drop 13.1 cents in San Antonio, GasBuddy reports
Read full article: Gas prices drop 13.1 cents in San Antonio, GasBuddy reportsAverage gasoline prices in San Antonio have fallen by 13.1 cents per gallon in the past week, now averaging $2.61 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 886 stations in the area.
2 owners cited with multiple violations after loose dogs bite 3 people, deputy, BCSO says
Read full article: 2 owners cited with multiple violations after loose dogs bite 3 people, deputy, BCSO saysTwo dog owners were detained and cited with multiple violations after two separate dog attack incidents, including one involving a Bexar County sheriff’s deputy.
Investigation underway for in-custody death of inmate at Guadalupe County Jail, GCSO says
Read full article: Investigation underway for in-custody death of inmate at Guadalupe County Jail, GCSO saysAn investigation is underway after an inmate at the Guadalupe County jail died in February, according to the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office.
Red Sox DH Rafael Devers is 1st big leaguer with 10 strikeouts in 3 games to open a season
Read full article: Red Sox DH Rafael Devers is 1st big leaguer with 10 strikeouts in 3 games to open a seasonBoston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers has become the first major league player to strike out 10 times in the first three games of a season.
BCSO searching for missing 14-year-old last seen in northwest Bexar County; phone found abandoned
Read full article: BCSO searching for missing 14-year-old last seen in northwest Bexar County; phone found abandonedThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 14-year-old girl last seen in northwest Bexar County.
Madison Booker and top-seeded Texas outlast SEC rival Tennessee 67-59 to reach Elite Eight
Read full article: Madison Booker and top-seeded Texas outlast SEC rival Tennessee 67-59 to reach Elite EightMadison Booker scored 17 points and No. 1 seed Texas outlasted fifth-seeded Tennessee 67-59 in a tight battle Saturday in the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
WATCH: Family urges Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office to improve training after fatal 2024 shooting
Read full article: WATCH: Family urges Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office to improve training after fatal 2024 shootingA family is urging the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office to improve training after the fatal shooting of a 77-year-old man in 2024.
Texas Eats: Final Four Weekend - Best San Antonio Restaurants Near the NCAA March Madness Action
Read full article: Texas Eats: Final Four Weekend - Best San Antonio Restaurants Near the NCAA March Madness ActionThis week on Texas Eats, we're bringing you the best restaurants to visit in downtown San Antonio during March Madness and the Final Four weekend coming up in San Antonio.
No timetable from Texas governor on filling late Democratic congressman's vacant seat
Read full article: No timetable from Texas governor on filling late Democratic congressman's vacant seatThe race to fill a Texas congressional seat has candidates but no election date more than three weeks after Rep. Sylvester Turner’s death left a vacancy in a stronghold for Democrats, who are eager to cut into Republicans’ narrow U.S. House majority.
Teen arrested, charged with murder in Stockdale shooting, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Teen arrested, charged with murder in Stockdale shooting, sheriff’s office saysA 17-year-old was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting Thursday night in Stockdale, according to the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office.
Universal City man sentenced to 60 years in federal prison in child sexual abuse case, DOJ says
Read full article: Universal City man sentenced to 60 years in federal prison in child sexual abuse case, DOJ saysA Universal City man was sentenced 60 years for three charges related to sexual exploitation of children, the Department of Justice said in a news release.
Whole Earth Provision Co. taking donations through April for Texas State Parks Month
Read full article: Whole Earth Provision Co. taking donations through April for Texas State Parks MonthWhole Earth Provision Co., across its six stores, will collect donations for the state parks system during April for Texas State Parks Month.
At least 4 dead after severe storms in the South Texas-Mexico border region and hundreds rescued
Read full article: At least 4 dead after severe storms in the South Texas-Mexico border region and hundreds rescuedDrenching rain along the Texas-Mexico border has let up but rescues are still ongoing after severe storms trapped residents in their homes, forced drivers to abandon their vehicles on flooded roads and shut down an airport.
Trump asks Supreme Court for permission to resume deporting Venezuelan migrants under wartime law
Read full article: Trump asks Supreme Court for permission to resume deporting Venezuelan migrants under wartime lawThe Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court for permission to resume deportations of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under an 18th century wartime law, while a court fight continues.
Texas superintendents hope bill curbs violence against teachers in classrooms
Read full article: Texas superintendents hope bill curbs violence against teachers in classroomsDozens of Texas superintendents met with lawmakers this month in Austin to back a bill some believe could curb violence against teachers in the classroom.
Kendall County firefighters lend helping hand to couple in need of mobility assistance
Read full article: Kendall County firefighters lend helping hand to couple in need of mobility assistanceFor the last 49 years, Joe and Donna Agruso have stayed together side by side, and they can’t imagine it any other way.
Crystal City police officer resigns, arrested amid child exploitation investigation, authorities say
Read full article: Crystal City police officer resigns, arrested amid child exploitation investigation, authorities sayA now-former Crystal City Police Department officer was arrested amid an investigation into child exploitation, according to the Zavala County Sheriff’s Office.
Abortion opponents laud bill that would clamp down on pill providers and out-of-state abortions
Read full article: Abortion opponents laud bill that would clamp down on pill providers and out-of-state abortionsSome health care providers in support of Senate Bill 2880 said people who are mailed abortion pills aren’t given instructions and do not receive follow-up care.
Man built, set off illegal explosive devices on property within residential neighborhood, Bexar County officials say
Read full article: Man built, set off illegal explosive devices on property within residential neighborhood, Bexar County officials sayA 52-year-old man was arrested on charges related to the possession and manufacture of illegal explosive devices, according to a Bexar County Fire Marshal’s Office press release.
Judge says heat in Texas prisons unconstitutional as states face mounting lawsuits
Read full article: Judge says heat in Texas prisons unconstitutional as states face mounting lawsuitsA federal judge’s finding that extreme heat in Texas prisons is unconstitutional could lead to the state being ordered to spend billions to install air conditioning to cool them off.
‘Could she do this again?‘: The factors considered in Yolanda Saldívar’s parole denial
Read full article: ‘Could she do this again?‘: The factors considered in Yolanda Saldívar’s parole denialThe woman who was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla Perez was denied parole on Thursday afternoon.
Texas AG investigating insurance company accused of spying on lawmakers, journalists, other Texans
Read full article: Texas AG investigating insurance company accused of spying on lawmakers, journalists, other TexansSuperior HealthPlan’s CEO, whom lawmakers grilled about the company’s alleged hiring of private investigators, was reportedly fired after the inquiry was announced.
Killeen man, former soldiers sentenced following multiple equipment thefts at Fort Cavazos, DOJ says
Read full article: Killeen man, former soldiers sentenced following multiple equipment thefts at Fort Cavazos, DOJ saysA Killeen man was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Wednesday for buying and selling U.S. Army equipment, the Department of Justice said in a news release.
NY county clerk refuses to file Texas’ fine for doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills
Read full article: NY county clerk refuses to file Texas’ fine for doctor accused of prescribing abortion pillsA Texas judge last month ordered Dr. Margaret Carpenter, who practices north of New York City, to pay the penalty for allegedly breaking that state’s law by prescribing abortion medication via telemedicine.
WATCH: KSAT 12, news outlets ask Texas appeals court to release school, county records from Uvalde shooting
Read full article: WATCH: KSAT 12, news outlets ask Texas appeals court to release school, county records from Uvalde shootingA group of news organizations, including KSAT 12, asked a Texas appeals court on Thursday to release school and county records from law enforcement’s response to the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde.
NY county clerk refuses to file Texas' fine for doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills
Read full article: NY county clerk refuses to file Texas' fine for doctor accused of prescribing abortion pillsA county clerk in New York has refused to file a more than $100,000 judgment from Texas against a New York doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he’ll push for special session if THC ban, bail changes fail
Read full article: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he’ll push for special session if THC ban, bail changes failOnly Gov. Greg Abbott can call for a special session. But in his role presiding over the Texas Senate, Patrick can block any bill from passing, giving him leverage to compel overtime sessions by killing must-pass legislation.
Hollywood Park police alert parents after teen’s encounter with suspicious man
Read full article: Hollywood Park police alert parents after teen’s encounter with suspicious manHollywood Park police are warning parents after a teenage girl had an encounter with an unidentified man in a silver car while walking home from the school bus drop-off location on Wednesday afternoon.
TCU's Hailey Van Lith glad to have shared publicly about mental health issues she dealt with in past
Read full article: TCU's Hailey Van Lith glad to have shared publicly about mental health issues she dealt with in pastTCU standout guard Hailey Van Lith says it was difficult, but she's glad to have shared publicly about mental health struggles she says she dealt with early in her basketball career.