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Israeli airstrikes have killed at least a dozen people in Gaza over the past two days, local health officials said Wednesday, as strikes continue almost daily despite a months-old ceasefire with Hamas
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An EF-1 tornado touched down Wednesday morning in northwest Bexar County near The Rim shopping center, the National Weather Service confirmed.Peak winds up to 100 mph were estimated in some spots.Multiple businesses were wrecked by the tornado including the Palladium, Bass Pro Shops, Marshals.WAT...
The rain eased Wednesday evening, but residents near Calaveras Lake and outside Kicaster said they were not ready to let their guard down after spending hours under tornado warnings.The warnings were issued between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. as severe storms moved across parts of Bexar County. Although th...
The United States intensified its strikes targeting Iran early Thursday, hitting targets further north as American forces also fired into a ship it accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic. Iran retaliated with missile and drone fire targeting Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwa...
The United States is imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil after finding a range of what it deemed unfair trade practices by the world’s 10th-biggest economy.The tariffs, which were first proposed last month, will take effect July 22.The order exempts some goods that are not produced in the...
The National Weather Service's preliminary damage survey found the tornado reached EF-1 strength with peak winds of 100 mph and traveled about 4 miles through northwest San Antonio.
San Antonio Spurs first-round pick Jayden Quaintance underwent successful surgery on his right knee to repair meniscus damage, the team announced Wednesday through a news release.There is no immediate timeframe for his return. According to the Spurs, it is likely the 6-foot-10 forward will miss a...
The City of Schertz is under a Disaster Declaration following severe flooding and weather, according to the social media post from the police department.Flooding in Cibolo Creek caused the city to issue mandatory evacuations for all residents in the Pecan Grove RV Park, according to the news rele...
WATCH LIVE RADAR ABOVEFORECAST HIGHLIGHTSFLOODING: Remains a major concern, especially around creeks and riversCIBOLO CREEK: Crests overnight ... 21 ft at Selma by 2am ... Pecan Grove trailer park in nearby Schertz could be flooded tonightMORE ROUNDS OF HEAVY RAINFALL: We continue to monitor Auth...
Cleanup efforts are underway after a tornado and severe weather caused significant damage across northwest San Antonio on Wednesday, the city said in a news release.The storm impacted areas near the University of Texas at San Antonio, the Rim, Camp Bullis, Crown Ridge and the Dominion, the city s...
Whether he expected to or not, a San Antonio native will continue his mountainous rookie season on the PGA Tour at The Open Championship Thursday in England. Johnny Keefer, 25, is expected to play in all four majors as a PGA Tour rookie. The Open runs from July 16 through the 19 in Southport. It ...
Election officials in Arizona's most populous county reached an agreement this week on how to jointly oversee the vote, ending a prolonged legal battle.Republican Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap sued the predominantly GOP board of supervisors in June 2025, alleging it illegally took control ...
A reported tornado hit several areas on the Northwest Side on Wednesday, leaving behind a trail of damage. It serves as a reminder that is closer to home: Nature can cause a lot of damage.It’s a reality that has motivated many people to get insurance, so when homes and property are damaged, it ca...
The complaint to the Texas Secretary of State comes after a Texas Tribune and ProPublica investigation that found Paxton may have been registered to vote at an address in which he no longer lived.
Gov. Greg Abbott said South Central Texas should expect "life threatening catastrophic floods," through Thursday, mainly concentrated around the Nueces River Basin.
Communities across the South Central Texas region are continuing to deal with flood issues even as rainfall begins to ease. While the worst of the rain may be over for some areas, emergency officials said rivers and streams are still responding to days of heavy precipitation, which keeps flood ri...
The New York Times on Wednesday filed a motion to quash subpoenas that the Justice Department served on journalists who reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, teeing up a significant court fight pitting press freedom against the the government’s ability to f...
For the second time in two days, heavy rains caused flooding and high-water areas in and around South Central Texas. Some areas that saw the biggest combination of existing water and added rainfall Wednesday were many of the region’s creeks and rivers. >> LIVE COVERAGE: KSAT tracks storms in San ...
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday broke his silence about the fatal Immigration and Customs Enforcement shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican citizen who lived in the Houston area for decades, saying that “any loss of life is tragic.”Speaking to reporters, the governor confirmed that the Texa...
A Silver Alert was issued Wednesday after a man was reported missing in Converse, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.John Handforth, 82, was last seen at 9:45 a.m. in the 9300 block of Aniston Bluff, which is a neighborhood located between Loop 1604 and FM 1516, DPS said. Authorit...
Attorneys for the family of a Black teenager who went missing during a July Fourth boat trip to an island off the Mississippi coast said they will work with a local prosecutor's office to inspect the contents of his cellphone as the investigation into his death continues.The family of Nolan Wells...
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What was supposed to be his last day of living at a Northwest side apartment complex instead provided Jerry Diaz with an unexpected first. A tornado tore through the Oasis apartments Wednesday morning, lifting the roof off a building at the complex, located near UTSA Boulevard and Utex Boulevard....
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has finally broken his silence on the fatal shooting of a Houston man by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. During a press conference Wednesday in Houston, the Republican governor and steadfast ally of President Donald Trump said he’s ordered the Texas Rangers...
England desperately wanted to protect its lead as time was winding down in its World Cup semifinal against Argentina. Coach Thomas Tuchel made lineup and strategy changes to build a wall in front of the goal.Argentina and Lionel Messi simply kicked it down.England led 1-0 late in the second half ...
More than half the House Democrats voted Wednesday to strip $3.3 billion in U.S. aid from Israel, the most substantial signal yet that once rock-solid bipartisan support for the country is disintegrating in the aftermath of its war in Gaza that has killed thousands of Palestinians. The vote tally...
UT San Antonio students, shoppers and workers describe taking cover as the 100 mph EF-1 tornado ripped part of the roof from an apartment building and scattered debris across the Northwest Side.
George Santos has worn many hats: Swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant. In September, Santos will appear on the fifth season of Fox's “Special Forces: World's Toughest Test,” a grueling contest where participants will be subjected to...
The best offense. The best defense.The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel Messi — the most prolific goal scorer in the tournament's history — and defending champion Argentina will take on Spain's defensive juggernaut on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.Sp...
The Big Three framed the move as a way to keep Texas fiscally conservative and help fund priorities like property tax cuts.Texas agencies must cut spending by 3% under new order from Abbott, Patrick and Burrows was first posted on July 15, 2026 at 4:41 pm.©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of t...
San Antonio saw heavy overnight rain and a confirmed tornado near The Rim as the National Weather Service warns the flash flood threat continues.Tornado damages apartments near UTSA. San Antonio faces continued flood threat. was first posted on July 15, 2026 at 4:27 pm.©2021 "San Antonio Rep...
Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration “absolutely” mishandled the communications surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files.During a lengthy podcast interview with Joe Rogan released Wednesday, Vance pointed largely to former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who infamously stated that an al...
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Texas ranks fourth overall among states with the most people in financial distress, according to a new study by personal finance company WalletHub. To determine the financial hardship of residents of each state, WalletHub used nine metrics, including credit scores, number of people with “accounts...
Argentina survived another heart-stopping match when it scored two late goals to topple England and extend the Three Lions' six-decade-long wait for another World Cup trophy.
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Four-time MVP A'ja Wilson was selected first in the WNBA All-Star draft for the exhibition game that will be played on July 25 in Chicago.Acting as honorary general managers, WNBA greats Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon each drafted All-Star teams Wednesday from players that previously were...
An inmate at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center died at a hospital days after an apparent seizure at the jail, the sheriff’s office announced Wednesday.According to a BCSO spokesperson, Jessell Constancio, 49, suffered an apparent seizure and stopped breathing inside her cell on July 9 — fiv...
President Donald Trump praised Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in a Wednesday social media post and contradicted his own administration by calling for the agency’s traffic stops to continue, despite its agents being involved in recent slayings in Houston and Maine. “The men and women of...
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A San Antonio Police Department officer was arrested Wednesday for injury to a child, according to an SAPD news release.Bless Achor, 38, turned himself in to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office after authorities issued a warrant for his arrest, the department said. In a statement to KSAT Investigat...
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