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When is a business to blame for over-serving? Texas Supreme Court weighs the line in drunk driving case
Read full article: When is a business to blame for over-serving? Texas Supreme Court weighs the line in drunk driving caseThe courtās ruling could boost a state law that allows drunk driving victims to sue businesses that over-serve alcohol to intoxicated individuals.
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.
Woman killed, three injured in south Bexar County crash, BCSO says
Read full article: Woman killed, three injured in south Bexar County crash, BCSO saysA two-vehicle crash early Monday morning in south Bexar County left one person dead and three others injured, according to the sheriffās office.
Fentanyl and other drugs found in dolphins along South Texas coast, study says
Read full article: Fentanyl and other drugs found in dolphins along South Texas coast, study saysA new study from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has revealed fentanyl and other pharmaceutical medications were found in common bottlenose dolphins along the Texas coastline.
Parent voices concern over Crystal City ISD layoffs, closure of Pre-K program
Read full article: Parent voices concern over Crystal City ISD layoffs, closure of Pre-K programJust before the Crystal City Independent School District let out for winter break, the district laid off 32 employees.
No. 2 South Carolina puts clamps on Madison Booker, routs No. 5 Texas 67-50 for 11th straight win
Read full article: No. 2 South Carolina puts clamps on Madison Booker, routs No. 5 Texas 67-50 for 11th straight winTe-Hina Paopao and Chloe Kitts each scored 11 points, and No. 2 South Carolina rolled past No. 5 Texas 67-50 for its 11th straight win on Sunday in front of a sold out crowd of 18,000 at Colonial Life Arena.
States are preparing to help or thwart Trump's second-term plans
Read full article: States are preparing to help or thwart Trump's second-term plansAs President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, many elected officials in Republican and Democratic states are preparing to either aid or oppose his policies.
āIāll miss that guyā: Teammates react to Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers' decision to enter 2025 NFL Draft
Read full article: āIāll miss that guyā: Teammates react to Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers' decision to enter 2025 NFL DraftAfter Ohio State defeated Texas in Friday's Cotton Bowl Classic, Longhorn teammates reflected on playing their last game with quarterback Quinn Ewers.
Ohio State beats Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff championship
Read full article: Ohio State beats Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff championshipQuinshon Judkins ran for two touchdowns before Jack Sawyer forced a fumble by his former roommate that he returned 83 yards for a score with 2:13 left as Ohio State beat Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night to advance to a shot for their sixth national title.
Ohio State getting shot at 6th national title after 28-14 win over Texas in CFP semi Cotton Bowl
Read full article: Ohio State getting shot at 6th national title after 28-14 win over Texas in CFP semi Cotton BowlQuinshon Judkins ran for two touchdowns before Jack Sawyer forced a fumble by his former roommate and Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers that he returned 83 yards for a touchdown with 2:13 left as Ohio State beat Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl.
Wildfire preparedness: How San Antonio and Texas are staying vigilant
Read full article: Wildfire preparedness: How San Antonio and Texas are staying vigilantAs wildfires rage in Southern California, Texas is assessing its own wildfire risks and preparedness measures, especially in and around San Antonio.
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.
Deputy arrested for bringing Whataburger to inmate at Bexar County jail, BCSO says
Read full article: Deputy arrested for bringing Whataburger to inmate at Bexar County jail, BCSO saysA Bexar County Sherriffās Office deputy was arrested for bringing Whataburger to an inmate at the Bexar County jail, according to BCSO.
UT-Austinās presidency goes vacant amid growing challenges for Texas public university leaders
Read full article: UT-Austinās presidency goes vacant amid growing challenges for Texas public university leadersIn recent years university presidents have been facing growing political pressures, student and faculty pushback and an increasingly demanding job.
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.
Powerful winter storm dumps heavy snow, causing flight delays, slick roads and school closings
Read full article: Powerful winter storm dumps heavy snow, causing flight delays, slick roads and school closingsA powerful winter storm that dumped heavy snow and glazed roads with ice across much of Texas and Oklahoma has lumbered eastward into the Deep South and elsewhere.
āItās all the glory to Godā: Man reflects on pulling Pleasanton woman out of burning vehicle
Read full article: āItās all the glory to Godā: Man reflects on pulling Pleasanton woman out of burning vehicleA wrong-way driver crashed head-on into Emmalee āEmmaā Bond on Dec. 21, 2024. Moments later, an innocent bystander ā Christen Cantu ā jumped into action.
āThe slate is wiped cleanā: Takeaways from Steve Sarkisian, Ryan Dayās final press conference before Cotton Bowl
Read full article: āThe slate is wiped cleanā: Takeaways from Steve Sarkisian, Ryan Dayās final press conference before Cotton BowlOn the eve of the College Football Playoff semifinal clash between Texas and Ohio State, head coaches Steve Sarkisian and Ryan Day sat at the podium for the final time before their teams take the field on Friday.
Texas Legislature issues: Investing in clean energy, combating plastic pollution
Read full article: Texas Legislature issues: Investing in clean energy, combating plastic pollutionThe 89th Texas legislative session kicks off next Tuesday. Thousands of bills will be filed, including some centered-on state environmental concerns.
Texas lawmaker accuses state GOP chair of ethics violation over threats in House speaker race
Read full article: Texas lawmaker accuses state GOP chair of ethics violation over threats in House speaker raceRep. Cody Harris filed a complaint against Texas GOP Chair Abraham George for sending mailers and censuring lawmakers who support Rep. Dustin Burrows as House speaker.
Several flights between San Antonio and North Texas canceled amid winter storm
Read full article: Several flights between San Antonio and North Texas canceled amid winter stormSeveral flights between the San Antonio International Airport and Dallas airports were canceled on Thursday morning as a winter storm moved through Texas.
How to prepare your vehicle for a trip during any cold snap
Read full article: How to prepare your vehicle for a trip during any cold snapThe extreme cold or hot weather can put an extra burden on your vehicle, causing it to malfunction. It's recommended that you give your car a good checkup before you take a long trip.
Texas is silent on whether it will offer summer food assistance for students
Read full article: Texas is silent on whether it will offer summer food assistance for studentsAfter the state missed the Jan. 1 deadline, lawmakers still have time to approve administrative costs before applying for $400 million in federal summer meal assistance.
A powerful winter storm's heavy snow and sleet cancels flights and closes schools across US South
Read full article: A powerful winter storm's heavy snow and sleet cancels flights and closes schools across US SouthAnother blast of winter storms is closing schools, snarling flights and putting millions of residents on alert across parts of the Deep South and south-central U.S. The storm started dumping a mix of sleet and heavy snow Thursday in north Texas and Oklahoma, where schools canceled classes for more than 1 million students.
Kerrville officials, residents prepare for low-impact cold rain after severe weather concern fades
Read full article: Kerrville officials, residents prepare for low-impact cold rain after severe weather concern fadesAs the temperatures continue to drop around San Antonio and the Hill Country, Kerrville Fire Chief Eric Maloney said that his cityās situation appears to be improving.
āI will be forever gratefulā: Mother discusses her daughterās road to recovery after fiery crash
Read full article: āI will be forever gratefulā: Mother discusses her daughterās road to recovery after fiery crashThe family of a Bexar County crash victim praises a good Samaritan after he pulled their daughter out of a vehicle on fire.
18 immigrants found hidden inside tanker in Seguin, sheriffās office says
Read full article: 18 immigrants found hidden inside tanker in Seguin, sheriffās office saysDeputies discovered over a dozen immigrants hidden inside an 18-wheeler during a traffic stop, according to the Guadalupe County Sheriffās Office.
No snow, but a lot of rain coming to San Antonio this Thursday. Will it help the drought?
Read full article: No snow, but a lot of rain coming to San Antonio this Thursday. Will it help the drought?Even with rain in the forecast, experts say it's "going to take months of rainfall and runoff to turn this thing around."
Boerne woman sentenced to 3 years in prison for tax evasion, embezzlement of health care company
Read full article: Boerne woman sentenced to 3 years in prison for tax evasion, embezzlement of health care companyA Boerne woman has been sentenced to 3 years in prison for tax evasion and embezzling employee health insurance premiums, said the U.S. Attorneyās Office Western District of Texas on Wednesday.
āI just donāt really recognize the Republican Partyā: Ousted state Rep. Steve Allison goes down swinging
Read full article: āI just donāt really recognize the Republican Partyā: Ousted state Rep. Steve Allison goes down swingingAllison lost his primary last year, after being targeted by his party over his vote to kill school vouchers.
Some Texas business leaders are apprehensive about Trumpās pledged deportations
Read full article: Some Texas business leaders are apprehensive about Trumpās pledged deportationsāWe wouldnāt surviveā without undocumented workers, one South Texas produce business owner said. By one estimate, 8% of Texasā workforce lacks legal status.
Traveling to the Cotton Bowl to watch Texas vs Ohio State? Hereās what to know about winter conditions
Read full article: Traveling to the Cotton Bowl to watch Texas vs Ohio State? Hereās what to know about winter conditionsThe Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic comes as a cold front makes its way across Texas.
Exxon Mobil Corp. sues California attorney general for defamation over plastic recycling claims
Read full article: Exxon Mobil Corp. sues California attorney general for defamation over plastic recycling claimsExxon Mobil Corp. has filed a federal defamation lawsuit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta and several environmental groups.
Smithson Valley HC Larry Hill named finalist for Navy All-American Bowl Coach of the Year Award
Read full article: Smithson Valley HC Larry Hill named finalist for Navy All-American Bowl Coach of the Year AwardFresh off his first high school football state championship, Smithson Valley head football coach Larry Hill has been nominated for the prestigious 2025 Navy All-American Bowl Coach of the Year Award.
Portion of Highway 90 to be closed in west Bexar County this week due to bridge construction
Read full article: Portion of Highway 90 to be closed in west Bexar County this week due to bridge constructionDrivers traveling along U.S. Highway 90 at State Highway 211 can expect alternating closures in both directions starting Tuesday night due to bridge construction.
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.
Jimmy Blacklock named new chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court
Read full article: Jimmy Blacklock named new chief justice of the Texas Supreme CourtBlacklock replaces Nathan Hecht, the longest serving justice on the high court. Gov. Greg Abbott also appointed his general counsel, James Sullivan, to the bench.
Tough, old school defense a calling card for all four teams left in the national championship hunt
Read full article: Tough, old school defense a calling card for all four teams left in the national championship huntSmothering defenses have carried the last four teams still in the hunt for the national championship.
Big Ten, SEC each have 4 top 10 teams in AP women's poll as UCLA, South Carolina still lead way
Read full article: Big Ten, SEC each have 4 top 10 teams in AP women's poll as UCLA, South Carolina still lead wayThe Big Ten and Southeastern Conference each has seven teams ranked in the AP top 25 womenās basketball poll, including four apiece in the first 10.
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.
Rosca De Reyes is something many eat on Jan. 6. What is it?
Read full article: Rosca De Reyes is something many eat on Jan. 6. What is it?On January 6th friends and family share a pastry known as Rosca de Reyes it's a tradition rooted in the Catholic faith but it's spreading in popularity San Antonio and the U.S.
Texas has a housing affordability crisis. Hereās how state lawmakers may tackle it in 2025.
Read full article: Texas has a housing affordability crisis. Hereās how state lawmakers may tackle it in 2025.A likely fight over how much power to take away from local governments may dominate the debate.
ERCOT issues weather watch ahead of forecasted cold front
Read full article: ERCOT issues weather watch ahead of forecasted cold frontThe Electric Reliability Council of Texas has issued a weather watch for a portion of next week due to forecasted cold weather, increased electricity demand, and the possibility of lower energy reserves.
Mike McCarthy 'absolutely' wants to return as Cowboys coach, owner Jerry Jones still not definitive
Read full article: Mike McCarthy 'absolutely' wants to return as Cowboys coach, owner Jerry Jones still not definitiveMike McCarthy says he absolutely wants to return as the coach of the Dallas Cowboys.
Mariota leads playoff-bound Commanders to 23-19 win over Cowboys after replacing Daniels
Read full article: Mariota leads playoff-bound Commanders to 23-19 win over Cowboys after replacing DanielsMarcus Mariota threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin with 3 seconds left, lifting Washington to a 23-19 victory over the Dallas Cowboys and clinching the sixth seed in the NFC playoffs for the Commanders.
Trey Lance starts at QB for Cowboys, 1st since he was still with Niners as No. 3 overall pick
Read full article: Trey Lance starts at QB for Cowboys, 1st since he was still with Niners as No. 3 overall pickTrey Lance has started at quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys against the Washington Commanders.
Border shelters relieved the pressure during migrant surges. Under Trump, they could become a target
Read full article: Border shelters relieved the pressure during migrant surges. Under Trump, they could become a targetRepublicans are stepping up their scrutiny of dozens of shelters run by aid groups on the U.S. border with Mexico.
4 suspected Tren de Aragua gang members arrested after attempting to cross border into Texas illegally, Abbott says
Read full article: 4 suspected Tren de Aragua gang members arrested after attempting to cross border into Texas illegally, Abbott saysFour men believed to be members of the Tren de Aragua gang were arrested for attempting to cross the border into Texas illegally on New Yearās Eve, according to a press release from Governor Greg Abbottās Office.
DPS says woman killed, 2 men rushed to hospital following rollover crash in Atascosa County
Read full article: DPS says woman killed, 2 men rushed to hospital following rollover crash in Atascosa CountyThe Texas Department of Public Safety said that a woman has died and two others are injured after a pickup truck rolled over and off the interstate in Atascosa County.
Seguin police searching for persons of interest who may have vandalized āWendy the Squirrelā statue
Read full article: Seguin police searching for persons of interest who may have vandalized āWendy the Squirrelā statueSeguin police said it is looking for persons of interest who may have vandalized a statue called āWendy the Squirrel.ā
Braga Fresh advises its broccoli florets sold in Walmart locations across Texas may contain listeria
Read full article: Braga Fresh advises its broccoli florets sold in Walmart locations across Texas may contain listeriaA California vegetable company said some of its broccoli florets sold in Texas may contain listeria.
Drought, scarcity cited in water conservation notices issued by Enchanted Rock officials
Read full article: Drought, scarcity cited in water conservation notices issued by Enchanted Rock officialsOfficials at the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area closed 2024 with a water warning for the new year, citing ongoing drought and scarcity in Central Texas.
Border Patrol opens investigation after video shows agent allegedly abusing K9 in Rio Grande Valley
Read full article: Border Patrol opens investigation after video shows agent allegedly abusing K9 in Rio Grande ValleyThe U.S. Border Patrol said an investigation is underway after a video shows one of their agents allegedly abusing a K9 in the Rio Grande Valley.
How local law enforcement plans to keep people safe attending some of San Antonioās biggest events
Read full article: How local law enforcement plans to keep people safe attending some of San Antonioās biggest eventsThe deadly New Orleans attack has promoted security concerns across the nation. Here in San Antonio, several events planned for 2025 are expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people.
1-year-old girl critically injured in crash at Montessori school in NW Bexar County has died, her father says
Read full article: 1-year-old girl critically injured in crash at Montessori school in NW Bexar County has died, her father saysA 1-year-old injured in the Dec. 19 crash at a Montessori school in Boerne, identified as Mkaya Amrani, has died, her father told KSAT on Thursday.
Big 12 commissioner calls for 'national standards' for calling targeting after controversial play
Read full article: Big 12 commissioner calls for 'national standards' for calling targeting after controversial playBig 12 commissioner Brett Yormark is calling for more consistency on what constitutes a targeting penalty after no call was made on Texas safety Michael Taaffeās high hit on Arizona State receiver Melquan Stovall late in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Peach Bowl.
āItās all goneā: Family struggles to recover after Christmas Eve fire in Universal City
Read full article: āItās all goneā: Family struggles to recover after Christmas Eve fire in Universal CityA Universal City family is facing unimaginable loss after a fire destroyed their home on Christmas Eve.
Texas avoids huge upset, beats Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime in Peach Bowl
Read full article: Texas avoids huge upset, beats Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime in Peach BowlTexas avoided the first big upset of the College Football Playoff, hitting a fourth-and-long touchdown pass to keep the game going and beating Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime when an interception by Andrew Mukuba finally ended a Peach Bowl quarterfinal classic.
Sugar Bowl between Georgia, Notre Dame postponed to Thursday after New Orleans attack
Read full article: Sugar Bowl between Georgia, Notre Dame postponed to Thursday after New Orleans attackThe College Football Game game between Georgia and Notre Dame was set to kickoff tonight in at the Ceasarās Superdome in New Orleans where police remain focused on securing the French Quarter after the vehicle ramming attack.
Deadly attack in New Orleans prompts Texas Gov. Abbott to direct DPS to investigate
Read full article: Deadly attack in New Orleans prompts Texas Gov. Abbott to direct DPS to investigateA devastating attack in New Orleansā French Quarter on New Yearās Day has prompted Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to order state police to investigate because the attacker was a Texas resident.
Suspect in New Orleans attack was U.S. citizen, Texas resident, FBI says
Read full article: Suspect in New Orleans attack was U.S. citizen, Texas resident, FBI saysThe FBI's Houston branch said late Wednesday night that no additional arrests have been made at a north Houston residence connected to Shamsud Din Jabbar, the suspected driver who sped through a New Orleans crowd.
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.
Texas Supreme Court dismisses State Bar lawsuit against assistant attorney general
Read full article: Texas Supreme Court dismisses State Bar lawsuit against assistant attorney generalThe state bar sought to take away the law license of Assistant Attorney General Brent Webster over a Texas lawsuit challenging 2020 presidential election results.
Bexar County officials conduct firework stand safety inspections ahead of New Yearās Eve
Read full article: Bexar County officials conduct firework stand safety inspections ahead of New Yearās EveThe Bexar County Fire Marshalās Office made their rounds to firework stands to perform safety inspections on Monday.
Air travelers must meet Real ID requirements by 2025 deadline
Read full article: Air travelers must meet Real ID requirements by 2025 deadlineAs Texas drivers adjust to a new law eliminating vehicle safety inspections in 2025, air travelers should also be aware of a new requirement taking effect this spring.
Luxury goods, cash worth $40,000 stolen from Dak Prescottās fiancĆ©e, report says
Read full article: Luxury goods, cash worth $40,000 stolen from Dak Prescottās fiancĆ©e, report saysThe fiancĆ©e of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott had tens of thousands of dollars worth of luxury goods and cash stolen from her vehicle last week, according to a media report.