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 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.
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.
Historic live-music venue in New Braunfels on the market for $2.6 million
Read full article: Historic live-music venue in New Braunfels on the market for $2.6 millionThe property of a former live-music venue with a storied history in New Braunfels is up for sale with a $2.6 million price tag.
Babson College offers supports to student deported trying to fly home for Thanksgiving surprise
Read full article: Babson College offers supports to student deported trying to fly home for Thanksgiving surpriseBabson College has instructed faculty and staff to support a student deported to Honduras.
Texas jumps to No. 2 behind UConn in women’s AP Top 25 after beating South Carolina and UCLA
Read full article: Texas jumps to No. 2 behind UConn in women’s AP Top 25 after beating South Carolina and UCLATexas has climbed to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 women's basketball poll after defeating two top teams in a Thanksgiving tournament.
Uvalde man sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material, feds say
Read full article: Uvalde man sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material, feds sayA Uvalde man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas.
Texas is restricting the bathrooms trans people can use in government buildings. Here’s how the law works.
Read full article: Texas is restricting the bathrooms trans people can use in government buildings. Here’s how the law works.The “bathroom bill” doesn’t provide guidance for how government agencies, schools and universities should ensure people use facilities matching their sex assigned at birth.
Seguin working to resolve ‘significant’ water main break, city says
Read full article: Seguin working to resolve ‘significant’ water main break, city saysCrews are working to resolve a “significant” water main break at the intersection of Highway 123 and Court Street, the City of Seguin said in a social media post Saturday.
Suspected intoxicated driver arrested, faces 14 charges after 6 children injured in crash, BCSO says
Read full article: Suspected intoxicated driver arrested, faces 14 charges after 6 children injured in crash, BCSO saysA woman was arrested and faces multiple charges after a single-vehicle crash in northeast Bexar County injured six children, including one who is in critical condition, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls won’t seek reelection, becoming sixth Texas Republican to announce exit from Congress
Read full article: U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls won’t seek reelection, becoming sixth Texas Republican to announce exit from CongressThe Richmond Republican, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, made the announcement with days left before the deadline for candidates to file for the 2026 primaries.
Holiday shopping season sees record spending predictions, but individual budgets may tighten
Read full article: Holiday shopping season sees record spending predictions, but individual budgets may tightenThe National Retail Federation expects Americans to break a record this holiday season, projecting shoppers to spend more than $1 trillion.
Residents in far west Bexar County say new construction is to blame for traffic, crashes
Read full article: Residents in far west Bexar County say new construction is to blame for traffic, crashesPeople who live in far west Bexar County near a fatal crash site said they believe the area is accident-prone because of rapid growth just outside of the city.
No. 16 Texas beats No. 3 Texas A&M 27-17 to spoil the Aggies’ undefeated season and SEC title-game hopes
Read full article: No. 16 Texas beats No. 3 Texas A&M 27-17 to spoil the Aggies’ undefeated season and SEC title-game hopesNo. 16 Texas beats No. 3 Texas A&M 27-17 to spoil the Aggies' undefeated season and SEC title-game hopes.
14 US stadiums proposed among 20 possible sites for 2031 Women’s World Cup
Read full article: 14 US stadiums proposed among 20 possible sites for 2031 Women’s World CupThe United States Soccer Federation proposed 14 American sites among 20 possible venues to host games of the 2031 Women’s World Cup, including seven U.S. stadiums to be used for next year’s men’s tournament.
Texas vs Texas A&M traffic: Alternative routes from San Antonio to Austin for the big game
Read full article: Texas vs Texas A&M traffic: Alternative routes from San Antonio to Austin for the big gameThe most common path is taking Interstate 35 north straight to Austin. But on game day, this interstate often becomes a parking lot as thousands of fans head to the stadium.
Harmon's last-second basket lifts No. 4 Texas women over No. 2 South Carolina for Players Era title
Read full article: Harmon's last-second basket lifts No. 4 Texas women over No. 2 South Carolina for Players Era titleJordan Lee scored 19 points and Rori Harmon made a 10-foot floater with a second left to lift No. 4 Texas over No. 2 South Carolina 66-64 in the women’s title game of the Players Era Championship.
Schertz PD officer fired amid sexual assault, official oppression investigation, department says
Read full article: Schertz PD officer fired amid sexual assault, official oppression investigation, department saysA Schertz Police officer has been fired after being accused of sexual assault and official oppression, according to the department.
Over 200 families open doors to JBSA-Lackland trainees for Thanksgiving meal
Read full article: Over 200 families open doors to JBSA-Lackland trainees for Thanksgiving mealMore than 200 families opened their homes Thursday to over 700 airmen trainees from JBSA-Lackland for the 50th annual Operation Home Cooking.
No. 4 Texas holds off No. 3 UCLA in 76-65 victory to advance to Players Era Championship
Read full article: No. 4 Texas holds off No. 3 UCLA in 76-65 victory to advance to Players Era ChampionshipRori Harmon scored 26 points and No. 4 Texas defeated No. 3 UCLA 76-65 on Wednesday in the Players Era Championship.
$1.7M in federal transit funding will add 2 hybrid buses to Texas State University fleet, officials say
Read full article: $1.7M in federal transit funding will add 2 hybrid buses to Texas State University fleet, officials sayMore than $2 billion is expected to be funneled into public transportation systems nationwide — including in San Marcos — even as the federal government floats the idea of curtailing its funding of the sector.
Texas A&M chases perfection and a chance to crush Texas’ playoff dreams in high-stakes rivalry game
Read full article: Texas A&M chases perfection and a chance to crush Texas’ playoff dreams in high-stakes rivalry gameTexas A&M owes Texas an awful lot of payback over the course of a rivalry that dates to 1894.
Two more foxes test positive for rabies in Bexar County, health officials say
Read full article: Two more foxes test positive for rabies in Bexar County, health officials sayTwo more foxes have tested positive for rabies in Bexar County, bringing the total to at least five reported cases involving the animal this year.
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain low
Read full article: Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain lowThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week in a sign that layoffs remain low, even as several high-profile companies have announced job cuts.
Flood recovery slow in Kerr County despite $100M raised by Texas Hill Country foundation, residents say
Read full article: Flood recovery slow in Kerr County despite $100M raised by Texas Hill Country foundation, residents sayNearly six months after the July 4 flood that swamped parts of Kerr County, families and business owners say recovery is moving too slowly, even after the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced it had raised $100 million from donors around the world.
A slate of new Texas laws go into effect December and January. Here’s what to watch.
Read full article: A slate of new Texas laws go into effect December and January. Here’s what to watch.Laws include restricting transgender people’s access to public bathrooms, allowing lawsuits against abortion pill providers, and replacement of the STAAR test.
In school voucher rules, Texas lets families get more for pre-K but rejects stronger accountability
Read full article: In school voucher rules, Texas lets families get more for pre-K but rejects stronger accountabilityThe rules serve as the foundation for Texas’ private school voucher program, which will officially launch at the start of the 2026-27 school year.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: 9-year-old hospitalized after woman told her to drive, BCSO says
Read full article: CAUGHT ON CAMERA: 9-year-old hospitalized after woman told her to drive, BCSO saysA video captured by a neighbor’s doorbell camera shows the moment a 9-year-old moved a vehicle and spun it out of control earlier this month in west Bexar County.
Texas summer camp owners prepare for more mental health issues among youth after July floods
Read full article: Texas summer camp owners prepare for more mental health issues among youth after July floodsTexas lawmakers are requiring youth camps to have weather alert systems, emergency preparedness plans and several communication methods available to help children and their families feel safe when they return to camp after this year's catastrophic flooding.
Guajolote Ranch opponents allege constitutional provision violation in filing for TCEQ rehearing
Read full article: Guajolote Ranch opponents allege constitutional provision violation in filing for TCEQ rehearingOpponents of the Guajolote Ranch development allege the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) exceeded its authority and violated constitutional provisions by approving a controversial wastewater permit last month, according to a motion for rehearing filed Monday.
Hill Country flood survivors still not in permanent home during the holidays
Read full article: Hill Country flood survivors still not in permanent home during the holidaysCindy and Ken Collier share their story of survival and recovery is hopes of reminding the nation that families are still not spending the holidays in permanent homes after the July 4 floods.
Texas education chief met with Turning Point USA to discuss group’s expansion in high schools
Read full article: Texas education chief met with Turning Point USA to discuss group’s expansion in high schoolsThe meeting happened days before Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pledged $1 million to help establish chapters of the conservative student group on every Texas college and high school campus.
Texas summer camp owners brace for more mental health issues among youth
Read full article: Texas summer camp owners brace for more mental health issues among youthMental health experts expect the July 4 floods have resulted in post-traumatic stress disorder, unhealthy hypervigilance and recurring thoughts on disasters among campers.
CodeRED experiencing ‘cyber incident’ resulting in service outage, Kerr County Sheriff’s Office says
Read full article: CodeRED experiencing ‘cyber incident’ resulting in service outage, Kerr County Sheriff’s Office saysThe CodeRED emergency alert system is experiencing a “cyber incident” resulting in a nationwide service outage, including in Kerr County, the sheriff’s office said Monday.
Head of Texas’ largest business organization accused of sexual assault in lawsuit
Read full article: Head of Texas’ largest business organization accused of sexual assault in lawsuitAn unidentified woman on Monday sued Glenn Hamer, Texas Association of Business president and CEO, alleging he sexually harassed and assaulted her, then retaliated when she rejected his advances.
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a rare Superman comic book! And it fetched $9.12M!
Read full article: It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a rare Superman comic book! And it fetched $9.12M!A copy of the first Superman issue, unearthed by a trio of brothers cleaning out their late mother’s attic, netted $9.12 million at a Texas auction house which says it is the most expensive comic book ever sold.
Family sues after Guadalupe County deputy fatally shot Navy veteran in 2024
Read full article: Family sues after Guadalupe County deputy fatally shot Navy veteran in 2024The family of a 77-year-old Navy veteran has filed a lawsuit against Guadalupe County and the sheriff’s deputy who shot him in 2024.
Webb County judge disputes allegation that he violated federal law to dodge Texas’ resign-to-run rule
Read full article: Webb County judge disputes allegation that he violated federal law to dodge Texas’ resign-to-run ruleTano Tijerina, the top elected official in a county that includes Laredo, is expected to seek the GOP nomination in Texas’ 28th Congressional District, long held by Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar.
Far east Bexar County resident scores $1 million prize in Texas Lottery scratch ticket game
Read full article: Far east Bexar County resident scores $1 million prize in Texas Lottery scratch ticket gameAn Adkins resident, in far east Bexar County, claimed a winning scratch ticket worth $1 million, the Texas Lottery said in a news release.
Gov. Greg Abbott, long a defender of states’ rights, embraces Trump’s push to expand presidential power
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott, long a defender of states’ rights, embraces Trump’s push to expand presidential powerDefending Texas sovereignty has been central to Abbott’s political identity. Yet he has helped Trump erode states’ authority over elections, policing and deploying the National Guard.
Cowboys rally from 21 down to beat Eagles 24-21 on Brandon Aubrey’s game-ending field goal
Read full article: Cowboys rally from 21 down to beat Eagles 24-21 on Brandon Aubrey’s game-ending field goalBrandon Aubrey kicked a 42-yard field goal as time expired after Dak Prescott rallied Dallas from a 21-point deficit and the Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 in a mistake-filled thriller.
UT Rio Grande Valley beats East Texas A&M 33-14 in Southland Conference regular-season finale
Read full article: UT Rio Grande Valley beats East Texas A&M 33-14 in Southland Conference regular-season finaleEddie Lee Marburger throws two touchdown passes as UT Rio Grande Valley beats East Texas A&M 33-14 in a Southland Conference regular-season finale.
$65,000 worth of heroin seized in I-10 traffic stop, Seguin police say
Read full article: $65,000 worth of heroin seized in I-10 traffic stop, Seguin police sayMore than two pounds of black tar heroin were found during a traffic stop Friday night on Interstate 10, Seguin police said in a social media post.
Arch Manning has 4 TDs passing, 1 rushing and 1 receiving as No. 17 Texas beats Arkansas 52-37
Read full article: Arch Manning has 4 TDs passing, 1 rushing and 1 receiving as No. 17 Texas beats Arkansas 52-37Arch Manning passed for four touchdowns, ran for one and caught another to lead No. 17 Texas to a 52-37 win over Arkansas and keep the Longhorns clinging to hopes of making the College Football Playoff.
Reed’s 3 TD passes in 1st quarter propel No. 3 Texas A&M past Samford as Aggies improve to 11-0
Read full article: Reed’s 3 TD passes in 1st quarter propel No. 3 Texas A&M past Samford as Aggies improve to 11-0Marcel Reed threw three touchdown passes in the first quarter before sitting down early in the second as No. 3 Texas A&M built a huge early lead and rolled to a 48-0 win over FCS school Samford.
Man arrested in connection with child sexual abuse images investigation, BCSO says
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with child sexual abuse images investigation, BCSO saysA man was arrested Friday in connection with a child sexual abuse images investigation, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with ‘suspicious’ travel patterns
Read full article: Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with ‘suspicious’ travel patternsThe U.S. Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive program to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious.
Supreme Court temporarily restores Texas’ new congressional map
Read full article: Supreme Court temporarily restores Texas’ new congressional mapThe administrative ruling is a first step before the court decides whether to pause the use of the 2025 map, drawn to increase GOP seats in the U.S. House, for the rest of the legal battle.
Adolis García among 66 non-tender free agents, while Jonathan India tops 34 agreeing to contracts
Read full article: Adolis García among 66 non-tender free agents, while Jonathan India tops 34 agreeing to contractsTexas outfielder Adolis García, catcher Jonah Heim and right-hander Josh Sborz were among 66 players who became free agents Friday when they weren’t offered 2026 contracts.
Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biased
Read full article: Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biasedThe U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that found Texas’ 2026 congressional redistricting plan pushed by President Donald Trump likely discriminates on the basis of race.
3 arrested on human smuggling charges after traffic stops in Von Ormy, BCSO says
Read full article: 3 arrested on human smuggling charges after traffic stops in Von Ormy, BCSO saysThree men were arrested on human smuggling charges after traffic stops in Von Ormy, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said Friday.
Man arrested in connection with high-speed stolen vehicle chase in Karnes County, deputies say
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with high-speed stolen vehicle chase in Karnes County, deputies sayThe Karnes County Sheriff’s Office said a man has been arrested in connection with a chase where speeds reached over 100 miles per hour and a deputy was injured.
Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegally
Read full article: Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegallyThe Trump administration has sued California for providing in-state college tuition, scholarships, and subsidized loans to students who aren't legally in the United States.
San Antonio Spurs players give back at Thanksgiving community events this week
Read full article: San Antonio Spurs players give back at Thanksgiving community events this weekSan Antonio Spurs players Devin Vassell, Harrison Barnes and De'Aaron Fox each joined community events to give back during the holiday season.
Man sentenced to 70 years in Texas prison for crimes against children in Kendall County
Read full article: Man sentenced to 70 years in Texas prison for crimes against children in Kendall CountyA man was sentenced to 70 years in a Texas prison on Thursday for crimes against children, according to Kendall County Criminal District Attorney Nicole S. Bishop.
Abbott, Republican lawmakers’ comments cited in court order overturning Texas’ congressional gerrymander
Read full article: Abbott, Republican lawmakers’ comments cited in court order overturning Texas’ congressional gerrymanderJudge Jeffrey Brown pointed to comments from the governor and GOP legislators as the basis for his ruling that the new map can’t be used in 2026.