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England takes 4-0 lead over France at halftime of World Cup third-place match
France's Kylian Mbappé was in the starting lineup for his squad's third-place World Cup match against England on Saturday as he continues his chase for a second Golden Boot. That didn't seem to matter much for France, which headed into halftime trailing 4-0.With stars Jude Bellin...
Brackenridge Park’s $2 million question
Commentary: One hundred years ago, San Antonio built the walls in Lambert Beach to preserve the trees. Today, good engineering and design can preserve both. Brackenridge Park’s $2 million question was first posted on July 18, 2026 at 2:00 pm.©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use o...
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Floodwaters recede in South Texas as communities turn toward recovery
Families across parts of South Texas are beginning the long process of cleaning up and rebuilding after rising water from the Leona River and Rio Grande flooded roads, homes, parks and low-lying areas.In Batesville, floodwaters from the Leona River left some residents unsure what...
Texas ranch tops America's best campsites and more San Antonio stories - CultureMap San Antonio
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This San Antonio hacienda for sale has two patios overlooking its backyard pool oasis
A sprawling hacienda recently listed in San Antonio’s Summerglen subdivision delivers resort-style living with unmistakable South Texas flair. Palm trees, a tile roof and a Talavera-inset walkway evoke elements of old Mexico. Meanwhile, two different patios overlook the pool and ...
Texas Hill Country floods test new warning systems after last year’s deadly disaster
After deadly floods killed more than 100 people in Texas' Hill Country last July, officials vowed major changes in hopes of preventing the failures that contributed to the high death toll. They promised better flood warning systems, tighter safety rules for children's camps and i...
7 killed and more than 50 wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions
Seven people were killed and 51 others were wounded in Russia overnight by Ukrainian drone attacks, Russian officials said Saturday. Kyiv's forces are continuing their relentless aerial campaign against energy infrastructure and military targets inside Russia, aiming to undermine...
Kristian Carranza out-raises every Democrat running for Texas House this cycle
San Antonio Democrat Kristian Carranza, who’s running for the Texas House District 118 seat, this week reported that her campaign raised more money than any other Texas House Democrat this cycle. Since Jan. 1, Carranza, who’s vying to represent Bexar County’s southern and eastern...
As floodwaters rise again, Texas Hill Country bar owner relives last year's devastation
About a year ago, the Guadalupe River destroyed their RV park, where a family was swept away by the raging water.
David Crowley restarts Wisconsin governor bid after Sara Rodriguez quits race over finance problems
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley plans to jump back into the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez abandoned her campaign for the state's top office Friday amid a campaign finance scandal.Crowley will announce his return to the race Satur...
Estimated 480 billion gallons of rain fell for parts of Hill Country between July 13 and July 17
The rain that fell from July 13 to July 17 was truly devastating. In an 1,800-square mile stretch of the Hill Country — from Hondo through Uvalde, up toward Camp Wood and Utopia — anywhere between 15″ and 27″ of rain fell.If you convert that to volume of water, the amount balloon...
Israeli strike on funeral kills 7 and wounds 22 in Gaza, local hospital says
An Israeli strike on a funeral in the Gaza Strip on Friday killed at least seven people and wounded another 22, according to a local hospital.There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military. The Awda Hospital in the Nuseirat refugee camp confirmed the number of casualtie...
US strikes bridges and collapses a tower at a key port as its Iran campaign expands
The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges and apparently collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port, part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to start striking infrastructure to pressure Tehran to ease its chokehold on ...
At a Houston funeral home, a community comes together to pay respects to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
HOUSTON — Two of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s sons received a steady stream of hugs, handshakes and besos Thursday evening from hundreds of people they’ve never met, who came to a funeral home in the city’s east side to grieve him as one of their own. At the public viewing at Forest ...
Mandatory evacuation issued for parts of Comal County along Guadalupe River due to flooding
A mandatory evacuation was issued Thursday for parts of Comal County along the Guadalupe River, according to a county news release. Residents from the Comal County line at Guadalupe State Park along the river to FM 311 are urged to evacuate due to river flooding. “If you are in t...
Japan's parliament enshrines male-only succession for the shrinking imperial family
Japan’s parliament enacted Friday a historic revision to the 19th-century Imperial House Law by insisting only paternal-lineage men can become emperor, sparking fear that it could doom the already shrinking imperial family.The revisions include adoption of distant male relatives ...
Floodwaters sweep through Kerr County RV park carrying off vehicles
Heavy rain falling as Becky Miller drove into Kerr County Wednesday seemed a little more than an annoyance at first.But Miller quickly realized the severity of the weather after she arrived at her destination — Buckhorn Lake Resort. “It just kept raining,” Miller said. “My daught...
Ken Paxton’s campaign says he will debate James Talarico in Texas’ U.S. Senate race
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Ken Paxton’s campaign said he would debate state Rep. James Talarico in Texas’ U.S. Senate race after Talarico challenged him to do so Thursday morning. Talarico, the Democratic nominee, said he had accepted invitations from three Texas media groups ...
At least 1 summer camp evacuates, others monitoring as life-threatening floods strike the Hill Country
Camp La Jita, a Girl Scouts camp in Uvalde County, evacuated their camp earlier this week. Others say they are monitoring the weather and preparing to enact safety plans....
Ja'Kobi Gillespie just made the Spurs' signature strength even more terrifying - Air Alamo
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DeChambeau finds a strategy to get in the mix at the British Open and trail by a shot
Turns out Bryson DeChambeau had enough strategy to get in the mix Thursday at Royal Birkdale, often ripping driver to take the fearsome bunkers out of play and doing enough right for a 3-under 67 that left him one shot out of the early lead in the British Open.Sungjae Im and Dan ...
'Jurassic Park' actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press on Thursday. Neill's family had earlier announced the actor known for “Jurassic Park,” “The Piano” and other films died Monday i...
Federal panel clears new design for White House visitor center, considers Lafayette Park fence
A federal panel on Thursday gave preliminary approval to an updated design for an underground facility to screen visitors to the White House, but took no action on a separate Trump administration proposal to put a fence around nearby Lafayette Park. Both proposals have come at a ...
Expert urges policy holders to review insurance after tornado touches down on Northwest Side
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 a...
Tornado sparks closures in San Antonio — here's where - MySA
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Drained Reflecting Pool reveals Trump's 'American flag blue' liner is now closer to gray
The newly drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's bottom surface has noticeably faded since it was lined with a protective coating in a color President Donald Trump called “American flag blue” this spring.An Associated Press reporter and photographer viewed the fenced-off Refl...
NYC’s Rikers Island jail hosts World Cup watch party for inmates
Offices, public parks, bars — watch parties popped up at all the usual spots for Wednesday’s semifinal World Cup match. But one was in something of an unusual location: New York’s sprawling Rikers Island correctional facility, better known for its overcrowding and violence than f...
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams sets opening date for first San Antonio store
A sweet new addition is debuting this month at La Cantera. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is opening its first-ever San Antonio location at 15900 La Cantera Parkway, Suite 7751, on Thursday, July 23. The Columbus, Ohio-based chain’s grand opening celebrations will feature free scoop...
Camp Mystic moves flood lawsuit to federal court, citing bankruptcy
The move adds another layer of uncertainty to five lawsuits filed by families accusing Camp Mystic operators of failing to protect their children during last year's catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country....
LIST: Businesses closed in northwest Bexar County after tornado causes damage
Due to tornado damage on Wednesday morning, multiple businesses in northwest Bexar County have closed for the time being. The tornado touched down around 8 a.m. along Interstate 10 and The Rim, which is located near La Cantera Parkway. Six Flags Fiesta Texas closed for the dayAcc...
SoundCream outdoor disco finds new home at Sunken Garden Theater
Outdoor dance party SoundCream, recognizable by its disco ball-equipped Airstream trailer, has shifted from its residencies at the Pearl and Hemisfair and will debut a new series called Disco Al Fresco at Sunken Garden Theater. Sunken Garden, an open-air amphitheater carved into ...
Dough Baby rises from farmers market to Olmos Park brick-and-mortar
Dough Baby, was a mere side gig designed to earn extra money. Two years and four months later, Dough Baby now stands as a brick-and-mortar on McCullough Avenue in Olmos Park. Dough Baby rises from farmers market to Olmos Park brick-and-mortar was first posted on July 15, 2026 at ...
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US reimposes its blockade on Iran after Tehran's attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military early Wednesday reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports over Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, sparking new strikes on nations hosting American forces as an interim deal to end the war further unraveled. Days of retaliatory str...
Driving through pools of water after rain could cost thousands of dollars in repairs, mechanic says
Many people look at large puddles created by heavy rains on some streets and just drive right through them without a second thought.But driving through them could end up being an expensive decision.Customers at Cambridge Auto Center consistently come in with an issue to the vehic...
Public viewing for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Houston man killed in ICE shooting, set for Thursday evening
The public viewing, which is being coordinated by the local LULAC chapter, will be held at the Great Chapel at Forest Park Lawndale.
Hill Country rains push Boerne City Lake to full pool for first time in years
Boerne received 4 to 5 inches of rain overnight.
US Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan reflects on Camp Mystic rescues
U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan will receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service at Wednesday night’s ESPY AwardsThe award comes a year after he helped evacuate campers from the catastrophic Hill Country floods that cut off roads and capsized rescue boats near Camp Mys...
Baseball union head criticizes MLB salary cap ad campaign, says claims of economic woe are perverse
The head of baseball's players' union chastised management on Tuesday for its advertising campaign in support of a salary cap.Bruce Meyer, who took over when Tony Clark was forced out in February, said the sport was thriving.“The supposed stewards of the game have spent an inordi...
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 Democr...
It's Kyle Schwarber vs Jordan Walker in the finals of the Home Run Derby
Kyle Schwarber kept his bid for a Home Run Derby title in his home park alive when the Phillies’ slugger and major league home run leader hit nine in the second round for the fan favorite to top Boston's Willson Contreras, who was soundly booed on every swing and finished with ei...
Nicole Kidman, Richard E. Grant, Cillian Murphy and more mourn the death of Sam Neill
Fellow actors and fans of Sam Neill mourned his passing after the actor died Monday following a diagnosis of a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.Neill achieved his highest level of fame in “Jurassic Park” playing paleontologist Alan Grant, who is summoned to an island off Costa R...
Sam Neill, known for 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78, his family says
In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Neill died on Monday in Sydney, according to a statement posted to the actor's social media page....
EU targets Russian intelligence officers accused of running a yearslong cyberspying campaign
The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on Russian military intelligence officers, hackers and private companies, denouncing what it called a yearslong cyberespionage campaign to undermine the bloc.The move targeted nine people and four entities accused of links to an onli...
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78, his family says
Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in “Jurassic Park” to playing Holly Hunter’s husband in “The Piano,” has died. He was 78. In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with angioimmunobl...
KSAT follows through on viewer’s park safety, upkeep concerns amid summer spike in visitors
During KSAT’s Town Hall at Don Pedro’s restaurant, longtime South Side neighbor Lucia Saenz said she loves to visit Concepcion and Confluence parks.Saenz said the scenery is beautiful and attracts many people from beyond the South Side.“I’ve seen tourists there,” Saenz said. “Rec...
Philadelphia's Sánchez to start All-Star Game at home for NL. Toronto's Cease the pick for AL
Cristopher Sánchez of the Philadelphia Phillies will start Tuesday night's All-Star Game in his home ballpark, taking the mound for the National League against Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays.The Blue Jays announced Sunday that Cease will be the American League's starter. Da...
Lindsey's Graham's journey from a pool hall to the heights of political power
Lindsey Graham, the garrulous son of South Carolina pool hall owners, rose to become a fixture on the global stage and one of the most prominent advocates of American military might in the U.S. Senate.A former military lawyer who reached the rank of colonel in the Air Force, the ...