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Big 12's Yormark brings up hard choices for fans before sparsely attended title game
Read full article: Big 12's Yormark brings up hard choices for fans before sparsely attended title gameCollege football fans are facing some hard choices in the expanded playoff system with some teams set to play away from home multiple times.
Woman killed in West Side crash was picking up sons from work, bystanders say
Read full article: Woman killed in West Side crash was picking up sons from work, bystanders sayA woman who died in a crash on Thursday after her minivan was struck by two cars was reportedly on her way to pick up her two teenage children from work, according to bystanders.
Texas has nation's top recruiting class after landing elite defensive lineman from Georgia
Read full article: Texas has nation's top recruiting class after landing elite defensive lineman from GeorgiaTexas earned a surprising victory over Georgia on the recruiting trail one day before facing the Bulldogs on the field in the Southeastern Conference championship game.
Texasā maternal mortality committee faces backlash for not reviewing deaths from first two years post-Dobbs
Read full article: Texasā maternal mortality committee faces backlash for not reviewing deaths from first two years post-DobbsCommittee members said it was necessary to skip the two years after Texas passed its restrictive abortion laws to offer more timely recommendations.
No Bevo? SEC tells Texas there's no room for its 1,700-pound longhorn at title game vs. Georgia
Read full article: No Bevo? SEC tells Texas there's no room for its 1,700-pound longhorn at title game vs. GeorgiaThe Southeastern Conference championship game will not feature another mascot showdown.
Speaker Dade Phelan abandons bid for third term amid bruising leadership battle
Read full article: Speaker Dade Phelan abandons bid for third term amid bruising leadership battlePhelan, a Beaumont Republican, had previously insisted he had enough votes to thwart a challenge from the right led by state Rep. David Cook of Mansfield.
A 2006 study found undocumented immigrants contribute more than they cost Texas. The state hasnāt updated it since.
Read full article: A 2006 study found undocumented immigrants contribute more than they cost Texas. The state hasnāt updated it since.A comptrollerās report found that deporting the estimated 1.4 million undocumented immigrants living in Texas in 2005 would have cost the state about $17.7 billion in gross domestic product.
Texas man sentenced to 40 years in prison for $12.7 million fraud, posing as Delta Force Veteran
Read full article: Texas man sentenced to 40 years in prison for $12.7 million fraud, posing as Delta Force VeteranA Manor man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for falsely claiming to be a Delta Force veteran and offering protection services in exchange for money.
3 men, 1 juvenile arrested in connection to South Texas home invasion, Atascosa County sheriffās office says
Read full article: 3 men, 1 juvenile arrested in connection to South Texas home invasion, Atascosa County sheriffās office saysThree men and one juvenile were arrested and charged in connection to an armored home intrusion earlier this year, the Atascosa Sheriffās Office said in a Facebook post on Thursday.
Houston Rep. Gene Wu to lead Texas House Democrats through GOP-dominated legislative session
Read full article: Houston Rep. Gene Wu to lead Texas House Democrats through GOP-dominated legislative sessionWu defeated incumbent Trey Martinez Fischer on Thursday to become the next chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus.
School pickup with big problems: Alamo Ranch neighbors create petition to add four-way stop sign
Read full article: School pickup with big problems: Alamo Ranch neighbors create petition to add four-way stop signMore than 250 people have signed an online petition calling for Bexar County to add a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Lone Star Parkway and Wise Trail. Without a solution, neighbors said their safety is on the table.
Bexar County Sheriffās Office says growth in Somerset and Von Ormy leads to increase in crashes, crime
Read full article: Bexar County Sheriffās Office says growth in Somerset and Von Ormy leads to increase in crashes, crimeResidents living in Somerset and Von Ormy know their areas along State Highway 16 are growing. However, with the growth, officials said crime is on the rise in both communities.
Texas Senate to pursue ban on THC products next year, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says
Read full article: Texas Senate to pursue ban on THC products next year, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick saysPatrick contends retailers have exploited a law passed in 2019 to sell unregulated and potentially harmful consumable tetrahydrocannabinol products.
Spriester Sessions: Atascosa County Sheriff David Soward talks about manhunts, loss and protecting his community
Read full article: Spriester Sessions: Atascosa County Sheriff David Soward talks about manhunts, loss and protecting his communityIn this edition of Spriester Sessions, Atascosa County Sheriff David Soward talked about the people heāll miss, the biggest challenges the county faces, and how he wants to be remembered.
Texas conservatives plan to further restrict trans lives this legislative session
Read full article: Texas conservatives plan to further restrict trans lives this legislative sessionEmboldened by the recent election, some Texas lawmakers are already filing bills that would dictate bathroom use, limit gender identity markers on documents and restrict funding for surgeries.
Local woman warns āmysterious giftā in mail could be linked to criminal scheme
Read full article: Local woman warns āmysterious giftā in mail could be linked to criminal schemeJennifer Fox believes a shiny ring she unexpected received in the mail was actually part of a ruse to gain her personal information.
Grid operator says Texas is better prepared for extreme cold this winter
Read full article: Grid operator says Texas is better prepared for extreme cold this winterERCOT says conditions this winter could spark extreme cold, but additional power supply and continued weatherization efforts will lower the risk of power outages.
Rural providers, advocates push Texas Legislature to "rescue" maternal health care system
Read full article: Rural providers, advocates push Texas Legislature to "rescue" maternal health care systemAlmost half of Texas counties have nowhere to get prenatal care, let alone deliver a baby. This plan offers legislative proposals to shore up whatās left.
College playoff bracket offers last dress rehearsal and one more chance to see where the SEC stands
Read full article: College playoff bracket offers last dress rehearsal and one more chance to see where the SEC standsThe next set of College Football Playoff rankings will be released Tuesday night under heavy scrutiny before the final bracket is set on Sunday.
TCU, Duke climb into top 10, Notre Dame drops in women's AP Top 25; UCLA and UConn remain 1-2
Read full article: TCU, Duke climb into top 10, Notre Dame drops in women's AP Top 25; UCLA and UConn remain 1-2TCU has its best ranking ever in The Associated Press Top 25 womenās basketball poll after a convincing win over Notre Dame.
Handshakes, murals and ministry: A reopened Texas prison focuses on rehabilitation
Read full article: Handshakes, murals and ministry: A reopened Texas prison focuses on rehabilitationThe Bartlett Unit in Williamson County will house 1,049 male inmates who will participate in educational programs aimed to help them secure a job after theyāve served their time.
AP Top 25: Ohio St, Miami, Clemson drop; Texas, Penn St, Notre Dame, Georgia in line behind Oregon
Read full article: AP Top 25: Ohio St, Miami, Clemson drop; Texas, Penn St, Notre Dame, Georgia in line behind OregonOhio State, Miami and Clemson plunged in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll following losses over the weekend.
Wisner has career day as No. 3 Texas advances to SEC title game with 17-7 win over No. 20 Texas A&M
Read full article: Wisner has career day as No. 3 Texas advances to SEC title game with 17-7 win over No. 20 Texas A&MQuintrevion Wisner ran for a career-high 186 yards and Quinn Ewers threw a touchdown pass to lead No. 3 Texas to a 17-7 win over 20th-ranked archrival Texas A&M.
Wisner has career day as No. 3 Texas advances to SEC title game with 17-7 win over No. 20 Texas A&M
Read full article: Wisner has career day as No. 3 Texas advances to SEC title game with 17-7 win over No. 20 Texas A&MQuintrevion Wisner ran for a career-high 186 yards and Quinn Ewers threw a touchdown pass to lead No. 3 Texas to a 17-7 win over 20th-ranked archrival Texas A&M.
Missing ingredient: Horns and Aggies renew storied and bitter rivalry after more than a decade
Read full article: Missing ingredient: Horns and Aggies renew storied and bitter rivalry after more than a decadeRicky Williams won the Heisman Trophy and set the NCAAās all-time rushing record during an illustrious career with the Texas Longhorns.
Peacock will stream Madden NFL Cast between Texans and Chiefs on Dec. 21
Read full article: Peacock will stream Madden NFL Cast between Texans and Chiefs on Dec. 21NBC Sports and Peacock will present an alternate broadcast featuring elements of the EA Sports Madden 25 video game during a Dec. 21 matchup between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs.
First case of dengue virus found in Cameron County, Texas DSHS says
Read full article: First case of dengue virus found in Cameron County, Texas DSHS saysThe Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) announced this week that Cameron County reported the first locally acquired case of dengue virus for 2024.
Court backs Texas over razor wire installed on US-Mexico border
Read full article: Court backs Texas over razor wire installed on US-Mexico borderA federal appeals court has ruled that Border Patrol agents cannot cut razor wire that Texas installed on the U.S.-Mexico border in the town of Eagle Pass.
Detailed answers from water well company: What are they using, not using to deter brown water
Read full article: Detailed answers from water well company: What are they using, not using to deter brown waterKSAT sent a list of questions to a water well company about how itās trying to keep the water clean, and Tuesday the company sent detailed answers.
Feds canāt destroy razor wire Texas installed near Eagle Pass, appeals court rules
Read full article: Feds canāt destroy razor wire Texas installed near Eagle Pass, appeals court rulesTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton had sued the Biden administration after Border Patrol agents had cut the razor wire.
Preschool teacher charged with injuring toddler fired immediately, school says
Read full article: Preschool teacher charged with injuring toddler fired immediately, school saysAlfredo Marmolejo, 29, is accused of roughing up 3 toddlers. Excelled Montessori Plus says it immediately fired him from his job as a preschool teacher.
Schertz Cibolo Jeep Club brings Christmas cheer by hosting festive parades in Northeast Side
Read full article: Schertz Cibolo Jeep Club brings Christmas cheer by hosting festive parades in Northeast SideSeveral Jeep owners have teamed up to spread Christmas cheer across Schertz, Cibolo, and Converse for the third year in a row.
Community college ādesertsā deter Texas students from getting a degree, report says
Read full article: Community college ādesertsā deter Texas students from getting a degree, report saysBlack and Hispanic high schoolers who have to drive more than 30 minutes to a community college are less likely to pursue a degree, the report found.
Man arrested for assaulting three children at far Northwest Bexar County preschool, BCSO says
Read full article: Man arrested for assaulting three children at far Northwest Bexar County preschool, BCSO saysA man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly assaulting three two-year-old children at a far Northwest Bexar County preschool, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
San Marcos to close I-35 exits near outlet mall for Black Friday weekend
Read full article: San Marcos to close I-35 exits near outlet mall for Black Friday weekendThe City of San Marcos will close two ramps at Interstate 35 near the San Marcos Premium Outlets during Black Friday weekend, according to a social media post.
Dallas influencer sentenced to 10 years in prison for murder-for-hire plot
Read full article: Dallas influencer sentenced to 10 years in prison for murder-for-hire plotA Texas influencer has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for her role in a murder-for-hire scheme, according to the U.S. Attorneyās Office for the Western District of Tennessee.
Canyon Lake Overlook Park, dam service road to close temporarily for maintenance work next year
Read full article: Canyon Lake Overlook Park, dam service road to close temporarily for maintenance work next yearThe Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced a temporary closure of Overlook Park and the Canyon Dam Service Road at Canyon Lake for upcoming maintenance work.
Texas offers Trump administration more land and support for mass deportations
Read full article: Texas offers Trump administration more land and support for mass deportationsTwo events in the Rio Grande Valley on Tuesday made clear Texas officials will work with the Trump administration on immigration.
Ticket prices for UT vs. A&M game historically high ahead of long-awaited matchup
Read full article: Ticket prices for UT vs. A&M game historically high ahead of long-awaited matchupThe highly anticipated college football game between the University of Texas Longhorns and the Texas A&M Aggies, is just a few days away.
Wake up the ghosts! Texas, Texas A&M rivalry that dates to 1894 is reborn
Read full article: Wake up the ghosts! Texas, Texas A&M rivalry that dates to 1894 is rebornAny Texas or Texas A&M player who grew up in the state has heard the lore of the rivalry between the two schools, a grudge match that dates to 1894.
Crypto miners must register with state and reveal power usage under new Texas rule
Read full article: Crypto miners must register with state and reveal power usage under new Texas ruleThe Public Utility Commission of Texas adopted the rule amid surging demand for power across the state and a growing crypto mining industry in Texas.
Texas General Land Office unveils proposed 1,402-acre site for immigrant detention, border wall
Read full article: Texas General Land Office unveils proposed 1,402-acre site for immigrant detention, border wallOfficials with the Texas General Land Office on Tuesday outlined plans for a 1,402-acre ranch it has offered to the incoming Donald Trump administration for housing undocumented immigrants before deportation.
UN climate conference ended last week. What does that mean for policy in Texas and San Antonio?
Read full article: UN climate conference ended last week. What does that mean for policy in Texas and San Antonio?COP29, the United Nations annual climate conference, ended last week. What does that mean for policy in Texas and San Antonio as the United States prepares for a potential shift ahead of a Donald Trump presidency?
AP Top 25: Texas A&M takes a tumble after quadruple-overtime loss to Auburn
Read full article: AP Top 25: Texas A&M takes a tumble after quadruple-overtime loss to AuburnAlabama and Mississippi tumbled out of the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll and Miami and SMU moved in following a chaotic weekend in the SEC.
Auburn wins 43-41, four-OT thriller over playoff hopeful No. 15 Texas A&M
Read full article: Auburn wins 43-41, four-OT thriller over playoff hopeful No. 15 Texas A&MPayton Thorne hit KeAndre Lambert-Smith for a two-point play in the fourth overtime to lift Auburn to a 43-41 victory over No. 15 Texas A&M, capping a brutal day for Southeastern Conference playoff contenders.
Hondo Volunteer Fire Company ends service after 115 years, citing financial disagreements with Medina County
Read full article: Hondo Volunteer Fire Company ends service after 115 years, citing financial disagreements with Medina CountyA group of firefighters who served the City of Hondo for more than a century is now gone. Debates over funding, a fire chief and equipment left the Hondo Volunteer Fire Company with a big decision to make and now Medina County must pay for it.
Helm's 2 TD catches power No. 3 Texas over Kentucky 31-14 to keep Longhorns atop SEC
Read full article: Helm's 2 TD catches power No. 3 Texas over Kentucky 31-14 to keep Longhorns atop SECQuinn Ewers threw two first-half touchdown passes to Gunnar Helm to lead No. 3 Texas to a 31-14 win over Kentucky.
BGC Road Trip: KSAT heads south to Corpus Christi for its playoff road trek
Read full article: BGC Road Trip: KSAT heads south to Corpus Christi for its playoff road trekKSAT Sports reporter Nick Mantas and photojournalist Eddie Latigo head down to the Coastal Bend for the latest installment of the BGC Road Trip.
Affidavit: Killeen mother leaves child alone for a Hinge date in San Antonio
Read full article: Affidavit: Killeen mother leaves child alone for a Hinge date in San AntonioA woman from Killeen allegedly left her child alone in her apartment overnight to go on a date in San Antonio, according to court documents.
Lawyer says ex-Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller met with NCAA for hours amid gambling probe
Read full article: Lawyer says ex-Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller met with NCAA for hours amid gambling probeA lawyer for former Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller says the 22-year-old sat for a long interview with the NCAA amid an investigation into unusual gambling activity.
Driver in 2020 crash that injured two Bexar County constables in Austin sentenced to 8 years in prison
Read full article: Driver in 2020 crash that injured two Bexar County constables in Austin sentenced to 8 years in prisonThe driver involved in a 2020 crash that injured two Bexar County Precinct 2 deputy constables accepted a plea deal in October 2024, resulting in a reduced sentence of eight years in prison.
Student hit by vehicle while crossing road near Harlan High School, Northside ISD says
Read full article: Student hit by vehicle while crossing road near Harlan High School, Northside ISD saysA student from Harlan High School was struck by a car late Friday morning while crossing Culebra Road, according to Northside ISD.
Tejano star Bobby Pulido announces farewell tour, plans to pursue public office
Read full article: Tejano star Bobby Pulido announces farewell tour, plans to pursue public officeTejano music star Bobby Pulido has announced his farewell tour, marking the end of an illustrious music career that spans decades as he prepares for a new chapter in public service.
Uvalde CISD awarded $1 million grant for safety, trauma recovery initiatives
Read full article: Uvalde CISD awarded $1 million grant for safety, trauma recovery initiativesThe Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District has been awarded $1 million to strengthen safety measures and provide critical support to students and staff.
A tuition freeze without more state aid could leave Texas universities strapped
Read full article: A tuition freeze without more state aid could leave Texas universities strappedRegional colleges rely more on tuition revenue to operate than flagship campuses. Gov. Greg Abbottās desire to pause increases could create tight financial conditions.
Jeremy Roach rescues No. 13 Baylor with buzzer-beater in 5th game after standout 4 years at Duke
Read full article: Jeremy Roach rescues No. 13 Baylor with buzzer-beater in 5th game after standout 4 years at DukeJeremy Roach reached a Final Four and won Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season and tournament titles during four productive years at Duke.
A year into the job, Texas A&M president performs balancing act with growth, tuition, faculty and state leaders
Read full article: A year into the job, Texas A&M president performs balancing act with growth, tuition, faculty and state leadersStaff relations continue to be important for Mark Welsh III as he rebuilds trust after a hiring controversy and universities brace for legislation targeting faculty senates.
State Board of Education says it wants more control over public school library books
Read full article: State Board of Education says it wants more control over public school library booksA majority of the panel voted to call on the Texas Legislature to pass a state law giving members the authority to determine age-appropriate books for students.
Witte Museumās Conference on Texas to discuss slaveryās impact in our state
Read full article: Witte Museumās Conference on Texas to discuss slaveryās impact in our stateThe Witte Museum has announced āOde to Juneteenth: Slavery in Texasā as the theme for its eighth annual Conference on Texas.
Lil Wayne, GloRilla and Camila Cabello to headline college football concert series in Atlanta
Read full article: Lil Wayne, GloRilla and Camila Cabello to headline college football concert series in AtlantaLil Wayne, GloRilla and Camila Cabello are gearing up to make their presence felt in a festive concert series leading up to college footballās national championship game.
Could Texas do for Alzheimerās research what it did for cancer?
Read full article: Could Texas do for Alzheimerās research what it did for cancer?Modeled after the stateās $6 billion cancer research fund, the dementia fund ā a legislative priority for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick ā could pump hundreds of millions of dollars into Texas researchers.
Windcrest Little League looks for community help to replace stolen field maintenance gear
Read full article: Windcrest Little League looks for community help to replace stolen field maintenance gearWindcrest Little League volunteers said someone stole the Gator used for field maintenance. Replacing it could cost the league thousands.
Freeman Martin selected to lead the Texas Department of Public Safety
Read full article: Freeman Martin selected to lead the Texas Department of Public SafetyFreeman Martin, a senior official at the Texas Department of Public Safety, will serve as the agencyās new executive director beginning next month after the retirement of current DPS director Steve McCraw.
UT System expands free tuition and fees to all undergraduates whose families make $100,000 or less
Read full article: UT System expands free tuition and fees to all undergraduates whose families make $100,000 or lessThe Board of Regents is lifting the income threshold to expand eligibility across all nine of its UT System campuses.
Texas Tech wants permission to pay college athletes as a part of its recruitment efforts
Read full article: Texas Tech wants permission to pay college athletes as a part of its recruitment effortsState law prohibits schools from making direct name, image and likeness deals with athletes. Texas Tech says it puts them at a disadvantage as the university recruits athletes for fall 2025.
Man wanted for capital murder arrested, accused of leading New Braunfels police officers on chase, police say
Read full article: Man wanted for capital murder arrested, accused of leading New Braunfels police officers on chase, police sayTwo men, including one wanted for capital murder, are behind bars in connection with a high-speed chase involving New Braunfels police, officials said.
Frustrated neighbors with brown water donāt see changes well company says it made
Read full article: Frustrated neighbors with brown water donāt see changes well company says it madeResidents near Floresville say their water woes persist despite a company's efforts to improve conditions at private wells.
SpaceX launches giant Starship rocket, but aborts attempt to catch booster with mechanical arms
Read full article: SpaceX launches giant Starship rocket, but aborts attempt to catch booster with mechanical armsSpaceX has launched another Starship rocket, but passed up catching it with giant mechanical arms.
Texas Longhorns vs. Texas A&M Aggies rivalry football game to air on KSAT
Read full article: Texas Longhorns vs. Texas A&M Aggies rivalry football game to air on KSATThe highly anticipated rebirth of the Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies rivalry on the gridiron is scheduled to air on KSAT in the primetime slot.