Families prepare to leave Judson ISD if Spanish Immersion Program is cut amid district’s budget crisis
Read full article: Families prepare to leave Judson ISD if Spanish Immersion Program is cut amid district’s budget crisisThree families with children in Wortham Oaks Elementary School’s Spanish Immersion Program are speaking out as the program is at risk of being cut amid the district's budget crisis.
Enforcement of Texas’ “bathroom bill” draws challenges as colleges, cities implement new policies
Read full article: Enforcement of Texas’ “bathroom bill” draws challenges as colleges, cities implement new policiesIn its first week, one group’s test of the new restrictions was met with ID checks at women’s restrooms at the Capitol while the Austin City Council moved to circumvent the law's intent.
ATM bombing suspect arrested, ‘explosives lab’ found in north Bexar County home, DOJ says
Read full article: ATM bombing suspect arrested, ‘explosives lab’ found in north Bexar County home, DOJ saysA man was arrested after federal agents found a “home explosives lab” at a north Bexar County home, the U.S. Department of Justice said Friday.
Southwest Airlines will bring 2,000 new jobs to Austin as city works to expand crowded airport
Read full article: Southwest Airlines will bring 2,000 new jobs to Austin as city works to expand crowded airportAustin and the state offered the Dallas-based airline a package of economic incentives totaling $19.5 million to locate a new crew base at Austin’s airport.
Man faces child indecency charges after exposing himself to 12-year-old girl, BCSO says
Read full article: Man faces child indecency charges after exposing himself to 12-year-old girl, BCSO saysA man was arrested after exposing himself and attempting to lure a young girl in west Bexar County, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Man arrested on child pornography charges while out on bond for child sexual abuse case, sheriff says
Read full article: Man arrested on child pornography charges while out on bond for child sexual abuse case, sheriff saysA man was arrested on child pornography charges while out on bond for a child sexual abuse case, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said Thursday.
H-E-B Meal Simple Red Lentil Dal Soup recalled due to undeclared milk
Read full article: H-E-B Meal Simple Red Lentil Dal Soup recalled due to undeclared milkThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of Red Lentil Dal Soup sold at H-E-B stores due to undeclared milk, according to a Wednesday news release.
Great-grandmother seeks justice after man accused in her great-grandson’s death faces new charges
Read full article: Great-grandmother seeks justice after man accused in her great-grandson’s death faces new chargesA San Antonio great-grandmother is demanding answers from the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office after the man accused in the death of her 18-month-old great-grandson in 2020 was arrested again this year in connection with the death of another infant.
Texas Education Agency taking over Lake Worth, Connally and Beaumont school districts
Read full article: Texas Education Agency taking over Lake Worth, Connally and Beaumont school districtsThe three interventions come after the state’s education agency announced plans to take over Fort Worth ISD in October.
Records detail how staff communicated on day of Robb Elementary shooting
Read full article: Records detail how staff communicated on day of Robb Elementary shootingRecords released by the Uvalde Consolidated School District this week reveal how and what district staff talked about in the hours before, during and after the Robb Elementary school shooting, as well as lingering security concerns.
Man accused of capital murder arrested by Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, Uvalde PD says
Read full article: Man accused of capital murder arrested by Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, Uvalde PD saysA man accused of capital murder and several other felony charges was arrested in Uvalde this week, according to police.
Gov. Greg Abbott wants a tighter lid on home values. Tax policy experts warn that’s a bad idea.
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott wants a tighter lid on home values. Tax policy experts warn that’s a bad idea.Conservative and liberal tax policy experts said Abbott’s proposal would lead to higher housing costs and tax benefits flowing disproportionately to wealthy homeowners.
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to hold public hearing on hemp regulations
Read full article: Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to hold public hearing on hemp regulationsThe Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission will hold a public hearing Thursday, a month after it moved forward with its efforts to regulate the sale of consumable hemp products.
‘I was devastated’: Woman who lost everything in apartment fire retains attorney
Read full article: ‘I was devastated’: Woman who lost everything in apartment fire retains attorneyAn apartment fire in Universal City left 11 units completely destroyed by the fire and an additional 53 units with smoke and water damage.
How to help your pets who may be allergic to mountain cedar
Read full article: How to help your pets who may be allergic to mountain cedarDue to the Hill Country having a plentiful amount of juniper trees, over-the-counter medications are the first thing many reach for. But what kind of treatments are available for pets?
Uvalde CISD releases thousands of additional records related to Robb Elementary shooting
Read full article: Uvalde CISD releases thousands of additional records related to Robb Elementary shootingThe Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District released more than 15,000 pages of documents on Wednesday related to the Robb Elementary mass shooting.
National Democrats put Texas House on list of legislative targets for 2026
Read full article: National Democrats put Texas House on list of legislative targets for 2026Rep. Christina Morales, the new chair of the Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee, said she wants to initially target five GOP-controlled districts, with a broader list to come later.
New photos, renderings of The Faust Hotel showcase renovations coming to New Braunfels landmark
Read full article: New photos, renderings of The Faust Hotel showcase renovations coming to New Braunfels landmarkNew Braunfels’ historic The Faust Hotel is set to reopen after a major multi-million dollar renovation.
San Antonio man pleads guilty to shooting 2 SAPD officers as trial begins
Read full article: San Antonio man pleads guilty to shooting 2 SAPD officers as trial beginsA man set to have his trial begin pleaded guilty to multiple charges on Wednesday after shooting two San Antonio police officers back in 2023.
I-10 westbound main lanes closed after crash, 18-wheeler fire, Seguin police say
Read full article: I-10 westbound main lanes closed after crash, 18-wheeler fire, Seguin police sayThe westbound main lanes of Interstate 10 are currently closed after a crash and an 18-wheeler fire, according to the Seguin Police Department.
BCSO closes Montessori school crash investigation, leaving families seeking answers
Read full article: BCSO closes Montessori school crash investigation, leaving families seeking answersNearly one year after a deadly Montessori school crash, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said no criminal charges will be pursued.
Man arrested on DWI suspicion dies due to ‘medical episode’ while in SAPD custody, police say
Read full article: Man arrested on DWI suspicion dies due to ‘medical episode’ while in SAPD custody, police saySan Antonio police said it is investigating how a man suspected of driving while intoxicated died in its custody early Tuesday morning.
Suspect strikes Balcones Heights officer with vehicle while evading arrest, police say
Read full article: Suspect strikes Balcones Heights officer with vehicle while evading arrest, police sayA man is facing multiple charges after Balcones Heights police said he struck an officer with his vehicle while attempting to avoid arrest.
Victims angry after woman who pled guilty in headstone scam was given more time to come up with cash
Read full article: Victims angry after woman who pled guilty in headstone scam was given more time to come up with cashElena Sanchez Moreno pled guilty in October to stealing approximately $50,000 from families who paid her to make their loved ones cemetery headstones. Moreno, as well as the victims' families, appeared in court for the latest hearing on Tuesday.
Kerr County Sheriff’s Office: 1 of 3 drug suspects accused of hiding meth inside a child’s toy
Read full article: Kerr County Sheriff’s Office: 1 of 3 drug suspects accused of hiding meth inside a child’s toyThe Kerr County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of three men accused of possessing controlled substances. One of them, deputies said, hid methamphetamine in a child’s toy.
Certain fireworks banned in unincorporated Bexar County for New Year’s Eve
Read full article: Certain fireworks banned in unincorporated Bexar County for New Year’s EveThe Bexar County Commissioners Court approved an order to prohibit the sale and use of certain fireworks during New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has a sweeping plan to abolish school property taxes. Would it work?
Read full article: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has a sweeping plan to abolish school property taxes. Would it work?The governor must first win over lawmakers who have rejected similar proposals. The state may have to backfill more than $17 billion for school funding alone.
Florida governor declares Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organization
Read full article: Florida governor declares Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organizationFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has designated one of the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy groups in the U.S. a “foreign terrorist organization,” following a similar step by Texas last month.
Who is running for US Senate in Texas
Read full article: Who is running for US Senate in TexasA shakeup in the Texas 2026 U.S. Senate race sees Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett entering the Democratic primary after U.S. Rep. Colin Allred withdrew. Crockett will face State Rep. James Talarico, while incumbent Republican Sen. John Cornyn faces a tough primary against Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt.
US Air Force Band of the West to perform Holiday in Blue concert this week; How you can get free tickets
Read full article: US Air Force Band of the West to perform Holiday in Blue concert this week; How you can get free ticketsThe U.S. Air Force Band of the West will present its annual Holiday in Blue concert on Dec. 9 and 10.
Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office: Students recorded changing on campus by former Harper ISD employee
Read full article: Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office: Students recorded changing on campus by former Harper ISD employeeNew evidence from a case involving a former Harper Independent School District employee accused of recording a teenager changing inside his home showed he had several other recordings of people changing at Harper High School, according to the Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office.
Texas launches plan to open Turning Point USA chapters in every high school
Read full article: Texas launches plan to open Turning Point USA chapters in every high schoolRepublican officials in Oklahoma and Florida have also launched plans to expand the presence of the conservative youth organization founded by Charlie Kirk.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Turning Point USA to make announcement at Governor’s Mansion in Austin
Read full article: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Turning Point USA to make announcement at Governor’s Mansion in AustinTexas Gov. Greg Abbott and Turning Point USA are expected to make an announcement in Austin on Monday.
Cibolo PD searching for missing 73-year-old man with diagnosed cognitive impairment
Read full article: Cibolo PD searching for missing 73-year-old man with diagnosed cognitive impairmentCibolo police are searching for a missing 73-year-old man with a diagnosed cognitive impairment who was last seen on Sunday evening.
Big Ten ties record with nine teams in AP Top 25 women's basketball poll; UConn, Texas still 1-2
Read full article: Big Ten ties record with nine teams in AP Top 25 women's basketball poll; UConn, Texas still 1-2The Big Ten has matched the Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball record with nine ranked teams.
Kerr County workshop updates community members on flood recovery efforts
Read full article: Kerr County workshop updates community members on flood recovery effortsThe Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country held a workshop on Monday at the Arcadia Live Theater in Kerrville to update nonprofit leaders and local stakeholders on the ongoing flood recovery from the July 4 disaster.
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett announces US Senate bid in Texas, tells Trump 'I'm coming for you'
Read full article: Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett announces US Senate bid in Texas, tells Trump 'I'm coming for you'Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett has launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate in Texas.
Big 12 commissioner says college athletics needs legislation that’s stalled in Congress
Read full article: Big 12 commissioner says college athletics needs legislation that’s stalled in CongressBig 12 Commission Brett Yormark says legislation currently stalled in Congress is needed to regulate college athletics and put a stop to what he essentially calls uncapped spending for name, image and likeness in football.
Alamo Rangers relieved of duties, security operations transferred to state troopers
Read full article: Alamo Rangers relieved of duties, security operations transferred to state troopersThe Texas Department of Public Safety transferred responsibility for security operations of The Alamo and Alamo Complex on Wednesday, according to a statement from Alamo Trust officials.
2 arrested after 2-year-old girl found wandering alone in woods on South Side, BCSO says
Read full article: 2 arrested after 2-year-old girl found wandering alone in woods on South Side, BCSO saysTwo people were arrested after a 2-year-old girl was caught on camera wandering alone on the South Side, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Released 911 calls reveal desperate pleas and tragic outcomes during Texas Hill Country flood
Read full article: Released 911 calls reveal desperate pleas and tragic outcomes during Texas Hill Country floodNewly released recordings of 911 calls show Texas residents and staffers at Camp Mystic caught up in the catastrophic flooding in July pleaded for help as rushing waters rise around them, stranding them in attics and on roofs.
Congressman Henry Cuellar speaks on pardon, criticism and Texas redistricting
Read full article: Congressman Henry Cuellar speaks on pardon, criticism and Texas redistrictingCongressman Henry Cuellar expressed surprise and gratitude after receiving a presidential pardon on Wednesday, saying he did not seek it out but appreciated the support.
Northeast Side undercover police operation not enough to solve neighborhood’s problems, local business owner says
Read full article: Northeast Side undercover police operation not enough to solve neighborhood’s problems, local business owner saysOne local business owner is pessimistic about the effectiveness of an undercover operation targeting street crimes on the Northeast Side.
Attorney Tony Buzbee disputes Austin PD’s investigation into Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera’s death
Read full article: Attorney Tony Buzbee disputes Austin PD’s investigation into Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera’s deathHouston-based attorney Tony Buzbee said on Friday that the Austin Police Department (APD) rushed its investigation into the death of a former Texas A&M University student.
Redistricting forced a California GOP congressman to weigh a Texas move. He tells AP why he’s not
Read full article: Redistricting forced a California GOP congressman to weigh a Texas move. He tells AP why he’s notRep. Darrell Issa tells the Associated Press he isn’t moving to Texas to run for Congress.
911 calls from Texas floods reveal chaotic and desperate pleas for rescues
Read full article: 911 calls from Texas floods reveal chaotic and desperate pleas for rescuesNewly released recordings of 911 calls show Texas residents and staffers at Camp Mystic caught up in the catastrophic flooding in July pleaded for help as rushing waters rise around them, stranding them in attics and on roofs.
College student deported during Thanksgiving trip could’ve fought removal as a kid, US says
Read full article: College student deported during Thanksgiving trip could’ve fought removal as a kid, US saysA U.S. government attorney says a college student in Massachusetts who was deported while visiting family for Thanksgiving missed chances to fight a removal order from her childhood.
Parents of Brianna Aguilera hold press conference in Houston nearly one week after her death
Read full article: Parents of Brianna Aguilera hold press conference in Houston nearly one week after her deathThe parents of Brianna Aguilera, the 19-year-old Texas A&M University student who died after falling from a high-rise apartment early last Saturday morning in Austin, will hold a press conference in Houston with their lawyers.
Seguin churches band together for free, mega display of Christmas nativity scenes
Read full article: Seguin churches band together for free, mega display of Christmas nativity scenesSeguin is hosting a free event, 'A Stroll to the Stable,' from tomorrow through Sunday, featuring 400 nativity scenes from around the world. Visitors can explore the displays, enjoy holiday music, and see a special Lego nativity scene created by an eight-year-old.
Supreme Court lets Texas keep new congressional map while legal battle continues
Read full article: Supreme Court lets Texas keep new congressional map while legal battle continuesThe ruling is a major win for the Trump administration and Texas Republicans, who engineered the map to give the GOP control of 30 of the state’s 38 congressional districts.
Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026
Read full article: Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026The Supreme Court is allowing the challenged Texas congressional redistricting plan to be used in next year’s election, despite a lower-court ruling that the map likely discriminates on the basis of race.
‘I wouldn’t have left you’: Good Samaritan left critically injured after Universal City hit-and-run
Read full article: ‘I wouldn’t have left you’: Good Samaritan left critically injured after Universal City hit-and-runEdward Ruiz had life-changing injuries after he was hit by a driver when he stopped to help someone change a flat tire two months ago.
‘You blew it’: Teen charged in brother’s shooting to remain in detention after violating release terms
Read full article: ‘You blew it’: Teen charged in brother’s shooting to remain in detention after violating release termsA teenager accused of shooting and killing his brother was ordered to remain in detention after violating conditions of his release, Bexar County 436th Juvenile District Court Judge William “Cruz” Shaw ruled on Thursday.
Father of 20-year-old killed in Bexar County seeks justice for daughter this Christmas
Read full article: Father of 20-year-old killed in Bexar County seeks justice for daughter this ChristmasDec. 3 marked six years since Eddie Gonzales learned his daughter, Meagan, was murdered, burned and left in a field in southwest Bexar County.
Murder suspect was free for 13 days before BCSO realized he was unknowingly released from jail
Read full article: Murder suspect was free for 13 days before BCSO realized he was unknowingly released from jailThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said nearly two weeks elapsed between the time it unknowingly released a man accused of murder and when that suspect was taken back into custody.
Former Schertz police officer arrested on charges of sexual assault, DPS says
Read full article: Former Schertz police officer arrested on charges of sexual assault, DPS saysA former Schertz police officer was arrested Wednesday on charges of sexual assault, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
H-E-B warns customers about online scam that promises gift cards, shopping sprees
Read full article: H-E-B warns customers about online scam that promises gift cards, shopping spreesH-E-B is alerting customers about a scam circulating online that promises either large gift cards or shopping sprees in exchange for personal information.
TribCast: Did Texas quietly help with its child care crisis?
Read full article: TribCast: Did Texas quietly help with its child care crisis?In this week's episode, Matthew and Eleanor speak with K-12 education reporter Jaden Edison and early learning advocate David Feigen about the shortage of affordable child care in Texas.
Former Harper ISD staff member accused of recording 15-year-old girl, district says
Read full article: Former Harper ISD staff member accused of recording 15-year-old girl, district saysA former Harper Independent School District staff member was arrested after allegedly recording a 15-year-old girl off campus, according to a district Facebook post.
Mother of Texas A&M student demands answers after daughter’s fatal fall from high-rise in Austin
Read full article: Mother of Texas A&M student demands answers after daughter’s fatal fall from high-rise in AustinThe mother of a 19-year-old Texas A&M University student who died after falling from a high-rise apartment near the University of Texas at Austin is pleading for answers — and students living nearby say the circumstances feel deeply unsettling.
Camp Mystic announces enhanced safety plans after death of 25 girls, 2 counselors
Read full article: Camp Mystic announces enhanced safety plans after death of 25 girls, 2 counselorsThe owners of Camp Mystic in Texas have announced new safety upgrades following a tragic July 4 flood that killed 25 campers and two counselors.
How Texas colleges, universities plan to comply with state’s ‘bathroom bill’
Read full article: How Texas colleges, universities plan to comply with state’s ‘bathroom bill’Texas universities are responding to Senate Bill 8, also known as the Texas Women’s Privacy Act and dubbed the “bathroom bill,” which aims to restrict transgender people’s access to certain restrooms.
What we know about Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera’s death in Austin
Read full article: What we know about Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera’s death in AustinOn Nov. 25, a Texas A&M University student from Laredo fell to her death from a student apartment building near the University of Texas at Austin.
Federal prosecutors say Afghan national made bomb threat on TikTok video in Texas
Read full article: Federal prosecutors say Afghan national made bomb threat on TikTok video in TexasAuthorities have charged a Texas man with making threats online after they say a video showing him threatening to build a bomb and conduct a suicide attack was posted to TikTok and other social media sites.
Texas State University receives green light to purchase 100+ acres within Sink Creek watershed
Read full article: Texas State University receives green light to purchase 100+ acres within Sink Creek watershedTexas State University has received the green light to purchase a piece of land in San Marcos that spans approximately 128 acres within the Sink Creek watershed, according to a news release.
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo gives update on qualification rules after equine virus outbreak
Read full article: San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo gives update on qualification rules after equine virus outbreakA new rule has been put in place for the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo following the cancellation of an important qualifier event in Uvalde last month.
In Houston, young mothers face some of the highest barriers for college and work in the U.S.
Read full article: In Houston, young mothers face some of the highest barriers for college and work in the U.S.At 13.3%, Houston has the worst rate of young adults who are neither working nor in in school of the largest metro areas in the country.
How Texas’ law banning DEI, LGBTQ+ topics in K-12 schools could fare in court
Read full article: How Texas’ law banning DEI, LGBTQ+ topics in K-12 schools could fare in courtCases challenging Florida and federal policies provide a glimpse into the possible outcome for the Texas case. It is scheduled for a court hearing in Houston on Dec. 10.
Texas Medical Board temporarily suspends license of SA pediatrician accused of sexual assault of child
Read full article: Texas Medical Board temporarily suspends license of SA pediatrician accused of sexual assault of childA San Antonio pediatrician accused of sexually assaulting one of his patients had his Texas medical license temporarily suspended, according to the Texas Medical Board.
Some UT San Antonio students forced to move dorm rooms as school complies with state’s ‘bathroom bill’
Read full article: Some UT San Antonio students forced to move dorm rooms as school complies with state’s ‘bathroom bill’Some University of Texas at San Antonio students are being forced to move dorms before the state's so-called "bathroom bill" goes into effect this week.
Mother questions circumstances surrounding death of daughter, a Texas A&M student, in Austin
Read full article: Mother questions circumstances surrounding death of daughter, a Texas A&M student, in AustinA Laredo mother is searching for answers after her daughter died in Austin hours after last week’s Texas Longhorns-Texas A&M Aggies football game.
Mother questions circumstances surrounding death of daugher, a Texas A&M student, in Austin
Read full article: Mother questions circumstances surrounding death of daugher, a Texas A&M student, in AustinA mother is searching for answers after her daughter died in Austin hours after attending the Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies football game.