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Status hearing expected to bring Brad Simpson back to court in 2024 murder case
Brad Simpson, the man charged in connection with the murder of his wife, is expected back in a Bexar County courtroom Tuesday morning. According to court records, a status hearing is scheduled to begin at approximately 9 a.m. before Judge Joel Perez inside Bexar County’s 437th Criminal District C...
⚠️FLOOD RISK CONTINUES⚠️: Messy morning commute for San Antonio with ongoing flash flooding in some areas
WATCH LIVE RADAR IN VIDEO PLAYER ABOVEFORECAST HIGHLIGHTSFLOOD WARNINGS: Comal, Bandera, Medina, Uvalde Counties through 8am to 10amMORNING COMMUTE: Rain, street flooding in spots for San AntonioFLOOD RISK CONTINUES: Flash flooding likely in spots through Thursday AMFORECASTTHIS MORNINGThere are ...
TPR News Now: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Spurs hold meetings to get feedback on Project Marvel; Rep. James Talarico unveils border security plan; Rain, flooding threaten SA and surrounding areas
More than 60 power outages reported across Medina County, map shows
Over 60 power outages have been reported across Medina County on Tuesday as heavy rain continues to fall throughout the area. More than 190 customers are affected by the outages near Hondo and Castroville, according to the Medina County Power Outage Map. Most of the outages are happening along U....
JPMorgan Chase profit hits $16.9 billion in the second quarter, boosted again by market volatility
JPMorgan Chase said Tuesday that it logged $16.9 billion in second-quarter profit as its equities trading division again took advantage of market volatility triggered by the war in Iran.The nation's largest bank by asset size, JPMorgan said that revenue in every line of its business hit record le...
LIVE COVERAGE: KSAT tracks storms in San Antonio, Hill Country, surrounding areas
KSAT crews are monitoring for storms on Tuesday morning in San Antonio and the surrounding counties in South Texas. Heavy rainfall is underway across several areas along U.S. Highway 90 from Hondo to Uvalde and northward into Bandera County. >> ⚠️FLOOD RISK CONTINUES⚠️: Heavy rain has fallen over...
As seen on SA Live - Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Today @ 10:30 a.m., We try spaghetti ice, 2 tacos go head-to-head, know your workers’ rights & arrive to your next event in luxury.Have you ever tried spaghetti ice? We find out exactly what is and other incredible cold treat creations at Paciugo Gelato. Plus, their Paciugo gelato scooter is avai...
You just retired (or are about to). Now what?
If there’s one group likely to be experiencing the most consternation over inflation and economic uncertainty, it’s those who have just retired or are about to. To make it through this period with their sanity intact, they should focus on what they can control.Assess spending ratePeople who have ...
New York to impose the country's first statewide moratorium on data centers
New York will block the construction of any new large data centers for up to a year so the state can create rules to protect the environment and energy grid from the power-hungry facilities that fuel artificial intelligence technology.Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to sign an executive order Tuesday mo...
How suing Biden more than 100 times fueled Ken Paxton’s rise and reshaped Texans’ lives
In April 2024, the Biden administration cleared the way for more than 4 million low-wage workers to collect overtime pay. People earning less than $58,656 were to be paid time and a half if they worked over 40 hours a week, a shift that would put $1.5 billion into workers’ pockets, according to t...
Mexico relies heavily on Texas natural gas. The Trump administration could imperil that relationship.
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state.ODESSA — Mexico and the U.S. may frequently spar, but the two nations are bound by energy — networks of pipelines that stre...
Of the many who attempted, just 1 independent candidate qualified for November ballot
Of the 14 independent candidates who originally filed to run for office in Bexar County this year, only one managed to collect enough signatures to get his name on the November ballot. Defense attorney Jason Wolff is waging an independent bid for District Attorney, against Democrat Luz Elena Chap...
Ukraine downs 5 Russian ballistic missiles as Kyiv looks to harden air defenses
Ukrainian air defenses intercepted five ballistic missiles launched by Russia in a raft of overnight attacks, Ukraine’s air force said Tuesday, though other missiles and drones got through and hit the capital Kyiv.It was the first time in almost two weeks that Ukraine claimed to have downed Russi...
The Spurs want input on a downtown arena district. San Antonians are eager to weigh in.
San Antonio residents shared ideas and desires for a sports and entertainment district at the first of 10 planned listening sessions.The Spurs want input on a downtown arena district. San Antonians are eager to weigh in. was first posted on July 13, 2026 at 11:38 pm.©2021 "San Antonio Report...
US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East, threatening a return to all-out war
The U.S. launched strikes on Iran early Tuesday, hours after President Donald Trump vowed to reinstate an American blockade of Iranian ports and charge ships for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with attacks on Middle East allies of the U.S.The actions leave in tatters an...
Subpoenas issued to NY Times reporters seen as 'unprecedented' threat to press freedom
Dangerous. Brazen. Unprecedented. Uncharted territory. Reaction in the media world has been swift and severe to the issue of subpoenas to five New York Times journalists who reported on security questions involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One — a legal maneuver seen as a troubling escala...
Death toll from a Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30, dozens remain in hospital
The death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30, officials said Tuesday, as the investigation into the blaze proceeded while relatives of the victims took on the grim task of identifying their loved ones and retrieving their bodies.More than 70 people were injured in th...
Supreme Court justices to testify before Congress on increasing security funding in rare appearance
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett will make a rare appearance before Congress Tuesday, weeks after the end of a historic term.The justices are appearing before a House appropriations panel as the court seeks millions of dollars to beef up security amid a rise in threats to ...
Oil prices jump as fighting flares in the Middle East, while Asian shares are mixed
Oil prices surged Tuesday as fighting intensified in the Middle East, while world shares were mixed after markets in Tokyo and Seoul rebounded from early losses. The price of Brent crude climbed 4.1% to $86.73 a barrel after soaring nearly 10% on Monday. U.S. benchmark crude was up 3.1% at $80.55...
Trump rolls out the White House welcome mat for new Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi
President Donald Trump is welcoming Iraq's new prime minister to the White House on Tuesday after strongly backing the political neophyte in his bid for office.Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman with no political background, emerged as a consensus candidate in Iraq after months of deadlock over the prem...
Florida prisoner, 74, set to be oldest inmate executed in state's modern history
Florida was again preparing Tuesday to execute one of its oldest death row prisoners in history, a 74-year-old convicted murderer who is one of three older inmates set to die in the span of a month in the nation’s busiest death penalty state.Dennis Sochor, who has been on death row since the 1980...
Why it's so difficult for the US to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has been trying to force Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz for months, turning to everything from airstrikes and naval blockades to negotiations and threats to destroy a “whole civilization.”But restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor...
China's June exports surge 27% from a year earlier as AI boom drives strong demand
China’s exports accelerated in June, jumping 27% from a year earlier thanks partly to the boom in artificial intelligence, the customs agency said Tuesday. The increase in exports in June was much better than economists had expected. Exports rose 19.4% year-on-year in May.Imports in June surged 3...
FLOOD RISK THIS WEEK: Rounds of heavy rain tonight through Friday morning
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTSFLOOD WATCH: In effect tonight through ThursdayBEXAR COUNTY: Intermittent rain tonight through Friday morningAMOUNTS: Widespread 1″ to 3″, Bullseyes: 6″+RISKS: Street & creek flooding, lightningWEST & HILL COUNTRY: Highest rain potential, Bullseyes 8″+RISKS: River & street floo...
How campers, visitors can stay safe ahead of potential flash flooding along Frio River
A relaxing getaway can quickly become dangerous when impactful weather moves in.With heavy rain in the forecast and the threat of flash flooding, cabin owners, resort operators and emergency crews along the Frio River are urging visitors to stay alert and prepared.>> Click here for the latest for...
Jordan Walker spoils Philly’s Kyle Schwarber party, rallies to win Home Run Derby
Jordan Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and wore the top of his jersey splayed open as he dug in for his final Home Run Derby swing. The picture of Cardinals cool, Walker chased down Kyle Schwarber, shut up a rambunctious Philly crowd and introduced himself t...
What does federal affordable housing law mean for San Antonio homebuyers? New law targets supply issues, investors
Housing affordability is a top complaint for Americans, including for Texans and San Antonio residents. That’s why a bipartisan federal affordable housing bill was signed into law Saturday, making some sweeping changes.Experts, such as Ed Zapata, chairman of the San Antonio Board of Realtors, hav...
Another gas leak detected in Preston Hollow subdivision months after 2 home explosions
The devastating explosions on Preston Hollow Drive in April left neighbors uneasy staying in their homes.Jimmy Aldape, who lives close to the intersection of Preston Hollow Drive and Preston Court Drive, said he is on edge now but had a sense of ease after an inspection of his home following the ...
AMBER Alert for 7-month-old Ozana Cisneros discontinued; SAPD says infant ‘remains actively missing’
An AMBER Alert for 7-month-old Ozana Cisneros was discontinued, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced Monday.Despite the alert being discontinued, San Antonio Police Department acting Police Chief Jesse Salame told KSAT “Ozana Cisneros remains actively missing.”“The alert has not produc...
Multiple people arrested after BCSO uncovers cockfighting ring during search for stolen firearms
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office uncovered a cockfighting ring in Floresville during a search for stolen firearms, the agency announced Monday.On April 28, BCSO received a report of more than 100 firearms stolen. The man who made the report estimated the weapons were worth more than $200,000.The...
Harris County DA’s office to treat ICE shooting as criminal investigation, says it may take months or years to complete
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state.Harris County officials still don’t know the names of the agents who were present when an ICE officer shot and killed Loren...
‘I knew I was innocent from the first day’: Ex-SAPD officer breaks silence after case dismissal
The Bexar County District Attorney’s Office on Monday dismissed the criminal case against former San Antonio police officer James Brennand — just one hour after a judge denied prosecutors’ request to postpone his trial.The dismissal comes nearly four years after Brennand shot then-17-year-old Eri...
Bexar County DA dismisses case against San Antonio cop who shot unarmed teenager multiple times
The Bexar County District Attorney’s Office on Monday dismissed a first-degree felony assault charge against James Brennand, who lost his job as a San Antonio police officer after he opened fire on an unarmed teenager in a McDonald’s parking lot. A grand jury indicted Brennand on an assault by a ...
What we still don’t know about the ICE shooting in Houston
Nearly a week after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, important details are still unclear.Federal authorities have offered limited information about the July 7 shooting beyond saying Salgado Araujo tried to hit an agent with h...
SpaceX: Next Starship test flight aims for Thursday
Residents in nearby cities and towns have been advised they may hear sonic booms during the test flight.
Rodney Ellis says Harris County should earmark funding for local investigation into fatal ICE shooting
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by an ICE agent last week during what the agency has called a "targeted enforcement operation” in Houston’s East End.
KSAT Community phone bank to benefit SAAACAM: How to help save local history
The San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum (SAAACAM) is a nonprofit in San Antonio working to save and share the stories of African descendants across San Antonio and the Southwest —history that’s often been left out of the public record.They do this in a grassroots, community-...
Corpus Christi gave $100M in water discounts to industry giants. Locals picked up the bill
Residents and small businesses across the Corpus Christi region subsidized big industrial plants' water bills for years, city officials say. The companies are now fighting to keep the subsidy.
Falling gas prices likely cut inflation last month but renewal of Iran war could undo progress
Inflation likely cooled last month as gas prices declined, providing consumers with some welcome relief even as renewed combat with Iran has sent oil prices climbing again. The government's latest inflation report, to be released Tuesday, is forecast to show that consumer prices dropped 0.2% in J...
'We all deserve to get back home': Austin vigil honors Houston man killed by ICE
Local immigrant women shared stories of detention, family separation and fear during an Austin vigil for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.