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New Alamo Heights park named in honor of Kellyanne Lytal who died in Hill Country floods
One year after the devastating Hill Country floods, the Alamo Heights community gathered to dedicate a new park in memory of 8-year-old Kellyanne Lytal, who died while attending Camp Mystic.Kellyanne Park officially opened with an emotional ribbon-cutting ceremony. “It’s hard to ...
Torrential rain sparks CPS Energy power outages across San Antonio - MySA
Torrential rain sparks CPS En...
SeaWorld San Antonio to help rescue stranded beluga whales from shuttered Canadian marine park
SeaWorld San Antonio is joining an international effort to rescue stranded beluga whales from Marineland, a shuttered Canadian marine park.SeaWorld San Antonio to help rescue stranded beluga whales from shuttered Canadian marine park was first posted on July 11, 2026 at 2:00 pm.&...
At San Antonio rally, Democrat Gina Hinojosa says Gov. Abbott’s Winter Storm Uri response shows his failure to lead
During a Thursday campaign appearance in San Antonio, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa attacked incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott for his response to Winter Storm Uri, one of the worst natural disasters in Texas history. During her speech at the Paper Tiger mu...
Suki Waterhouse finds a new version of herself on her latest album, 'Loveland'
Suki Waterhouse started working on “Loveland,” her third record, immediately after she finished her 2024 sophomore album, “Memoir of A Sparklemuffin.” “I was looking for, like, a personal revolution,” Waterhouse said. Putting the words together for “Loveland,” the album's wistful...
Graham Platner withdraws from Maine Senate race, kicking off Democrats’ quest for nominee
Graham Platner on Friday submitted his paperwork to formally withdraw from Maine’s U.S. Senate race, officially ending an upstart yet troubled campaign whose dissolution threatens Democrats’ pursuit of chamber control.Platner’s paperwork was received by the Maine secretary of sta...
25 ways to stay cool in San Antonio when it gets hot AF outside
San Antonio summers don’t play around, but the city is packed with ways to stay cool, cultured and curious without melting into the sidewalk. Whether you prefer AC, shade, water or just a cool vibe, here are 25 ideas for beating the heat in and around the Alamo City. Visit Confl...
Crews are draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as part of Trump's troubled revamp
Crews are again draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as President Donald Trump’s problem-plagued efforts to revamp the waterway pushes well past his initial goal of having it ready by July 4 to mark the nation’s 250th birthday.The president at first suggested his renovat...
Anti-Muslim propaganda film by Texas right-wingers seizes on San Antonio’s Alamo as central symbol
A dramatized execution scene opens the trailer to the movie Remember the Alamo: Don’t Sharia My Texas. An actor dressed as a terrorist gestures to a man on his knees as the words “The Peak of Islam Jihad” flash across the screen. “This American man must pay the price for America’...
As Texas governor’s race tightens, supporters rally behind Hinojosa in San Antonio
Supporters packed the Paper Tiger on Thursday evening, waving "Money in Your Pocket" signs as Gina Hinojosa campaigned for governor.As Texas governor’s race tightens, supporters rally behind Hinojosa in San Antonio was first posted on July 10, 2026 at 10:14 am.©2021 "San Ant...
James Talarico raises over $30 million in second quarter, campaign says, more than triple Ken Paxton’s sum
State Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic U.S. Senate nominee, raised a staggering $30 million from April through June, his campaign announced Wednesday — more than triple the amount brought in by his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton. The haul is a record total fo...
Houston Democrats demand feds release footage of ICE agent fatally shooting migrant
Four Houston Democratic members of Congress on Thursday demanded an independent investigation into the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Tuesday in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood, saying ICE has not released video evide...
Hundreds march in protest of fatal ICE shooting in Houston's Magnolia Park
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo died early Tuesday during what ICE described as a "targeted enforcement operation." The protesters called for an end to such immigration operations in Houston....
Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism
A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty on Thursday to deliberately damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a politically charged case that his defense attorneys and other Trump administration critics have derided as an abuse of prosecutorial pow...
Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim
Graham Platner said Wednesday that he plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after facing an allegation of sexual assault, shuttering an insurgent campaign that had withstood months of controversy only to implode and imperil Democrats’ attempt to regain power in Was...
Independent Bexar County DA candidate Jason Wolff will be on the November ballot
San Antonio criminal defense attorney Jason Wolff has collected enough verified signatures to appear on the November ballot as an independent candidate for Bexar County District Attorney. “I got word from the Texas Secretary of State that it is official,” Wolff said in an Indepen...
Houston shooting marks at least the 8th fatality in US immigration sweeps
The fatal shooting of a Houston man by a federal immigration officer Tuesday marks at least the eighth death during the Trump administration's immigration enforcement campaign, and the first fatality amid a newly intensified push by the administration to carry out its mass deport...
Texas Senate panel lays groundwork for renewed push to ban THC products
The Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services held a public hearing Tuesday to gather information that will shape future legislation on THC products sold in the state. Lawmakers made arguments against THC that harkened back to the days of the “Just Say No” campaigns of ...
Polymarket is in a high-stakes race to win back trust as it recommits to the US market
After four years in exile, the prediction market platform Polymarket has begun a well-funded campaign to sell a new version of itself to the American public. To do so, the company is trying to convince policymakers, regulators, the public and prospective customers that the busine...
Democratic-led states face backlash over National Guard deployments in Washington
A National Guard deployment to Washington, D.C., has ballooned during the celebrations of the country's 250th anniversary of independence, bolstered in part by contingents from Democratic-led states.That participation has sparked anger among some in the nation's capital who argue...
Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals
Lionel Messi did it yet again at this year’s World Cup.The Argentina great scored another goal — his eighth of the tournament — and led his team to an improbable 3-2 victory over Egypt on Tuesday despite trailing by two with only 11 minutes of regulation time to play.The defendin...
San Antonio Missions give back to Hill Country community around one year mark of devastating floods
The San Antonio Missions took part in a Hill Country community event on Monday morning, two days after the one-year mark of the devastating floods. The Missions hosted a baseball clinic for more than 100 kids from Comfort, Ingram and Kerrville at the Ingram Little League Ballpark...
Balogun starts for US against Belgium after suspension lifted following call by Trump to FIFA
Folarin Balogun is in the United States' starting lineup for Monday's World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium after his red-card suspension was lifted by FIFA in a decision that sparked an uproar across the sport.Balogun’s red card was assessed by Brazilian referee Raphael Cl...
Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault: report
A woman who previously dated Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report released Monday. Platner denied the allegation and said he would be considering next steps for his campaign. “Reg...
Prince Harry's UK trip sparks media buzz over whether Meghan and kids will join him
The drama that seems to surround Prince Harry returns to the U.K. this week, and the previews already have the British press buzzing with anticipation.King Charles III’s wayward son is traveling to the land of his birth for a series of charity engagements that begin Tuesday. But ...
What is the UV Index?
The UV index is becoming the next hot topic at pool parties this summer. While some think a higher number is more efficient for tanning, it actually means it’s more dangerous during long exposure times.Understanding UVThe UV Index is a forecasted value of the Sun’s ultraviolet ra...
Democrat Mallory McMorrow suspends her Michigan Senate campaign
Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate on Sunday, transforming her party’s high-stakes nomination contest just a month before the primary.McMorrow did not explain her unexpected decision in the announcement she posted on social media, but sh...
Trump's administration won't seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
The Trump administration will not seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Sunday as he faced new questions about the troubled project and the taxpayer money involved.Like President Donald Trump, Burgum said he was 100% sur...
As war grinds on, Ukrainian climbers build a new outdoor culture inspired by Yosemite
Atop a steep granite cliff overlooking a river about two hours' drive west of Kyiv, hundreds of people pitched tents on a festival camping ground. By day, they climbed the rock face, swam in a nearby reservoir or enjoyed stand-up paddling. As evening fell, live bands and DJs took...
Life after the flood: How a Houston father’s loss spurred a quest to protect others
Matthew Childress’ 18-year-old daughter, Chloe, a counselor at Camp Mystic, was among those who died last year in the July 4 flooding in the Texas Hill Country....
One year after Hill Country floods, report details ‘cascading failures’ at Camp Mystic
Investigator Michael Massengale weighs in on the report he co-authored about what went wrong last July 4.
Park visitors say it’s ‘scary’ seeing ICE officers at Phil Hardberger Park
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers walked through Phil Hardberger Park Friday on the North Side and it prompted questions from community members.Many visitors described the park as a place where they come to exercise, spend time with family and relax.“It’s kind of scary...
One year after deadly Hill Country flood: Where recovery, investigations and Camp Mystic stand
One year after the devastating Hill Country flood that claimed more than 130 lives, Kerr County is preparing to remember the victims while continuing to rebuild and push for changes aimed at preventing another tragedy.Saturday, July 4, marks one year since the flood that forever ...
Records reveal ‘systemic neglect’ after immigrant died at Texas’ Camp East Montana
This story contains descriptions of suicide and attempted suicide, including methods used. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This article is co-published with The Texas Tribun...
Records reveal “systemic neglect” after immigrant died at Camp East Montana
This story contains descriptions of suicide and attempted suicide, including methods used.ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published.This article is co-published with The Texas Tribune,...
Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal who respects nothing
Like plenty of local boys before him, Neil has come home to the stretch of Australian coast where he was born. Unlike most of them, he trails fame, fans and property damage in his wake. He is also a 1,000 kg (2,200 pound) elephant seal.In June, the bellowing and blubbery 5-year-o...
Traffic improvement plan for Alamo Ranch Parkway estimated to cost $80 million, official says
The Alamo Regional Mobility Authority held a meeting on Thursday evening to discuss traffic issues on Alamo Ranch Parkway between 1604 and Calaveras Way.Around 100 people showed up to the come-and-go meeting in just the first hour. Bexar County had several engineers at the meetin...
Maine couple spots a bear chasing a moose calf and helps it escape
A Maine couple heading out for a day of fishing happened upon a scene fit for a nature documentary: A moose calf running for its life with a large black bear in pursuit. Elvia and Todd Malcolm were in Telos Township, Maine, about an hour or so from their home in Lincoln, when the...
Former Olympian indicted on felony charge in what Trump called Reflecting Pool vandalism
A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Reflecting Pool. David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, was indicted on a single count of property destruction in Washington, D.C. court. District of Columbia...
Supreme Court decision loosening campaign finance rules could be boon for Paxton in Senate race
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Tuesday decision to strike down caps on coordinated spending by political parties and candidates could boost GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton, giving national Republicans a new tool to eat into James Talarico’s fundraising edge. The 6-to-3 decision eliminate...
Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising the temperature on AI debates
Eileen Castle's swimming pool, one of the only ones for blocks around, was once a refuge for neighborhood children on hot summer days.But even as temperatures soared this week, Castle, 82, said she won't be filling the pool — not with the data center behind her house buzzing with...
Russia waged a drone campaign in Europe and likely launched drones from shadow ships, report says
Russia likely used shadow ships to launch drones over Europe that repeatedly disrupted civilian aviation, as it monitored military sites and tested the air defenses of NATO nations, according to a report published Thursday by the International Institute of Strategic Studies think...
How to keep mosquitoes away from your Fourth of July backyard celebration
For many, the Fourth of July means spending time outdoors either on the patio, in the pool or around the grill. But with summer in full swing, mosquitoes may drop in for a bite or two.If you are looking to create a mosquito-free zone, you may want to consider products to place in...
Native Americans ask U.S. Supreme Court to hear dispute over sacred site at Brackenridge Park
The legal battle over the redevelopment of a site inside Brackenridge Park sacred to Native Americans could head to the U.S. Supreme Court after two lower courts sided with the City of San Antonio. Lawyers representing San Antonio-area tribal leaders filed a petition this week as...
NHL free agency opens with teams securing their own, with Hischier signing extension with Devils
A weak free-agent pool has NHL teams turning to the trade route and also securing their own players to long-term extensions, in developments that became evident as the market opened on Wednesday.New Jersey locked up captain Nico Hischier long term, signing the Swiss center to a f...
Supreme Court asked to hear Brackenridge Park sacred site dispute with Lipan Native American Church
Attorneys representing the Lipan Native American Church have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review a federal appeals court decision allowing San Antonio to move forward with redevelopment plans at Brackenridge Park that church leaders say would destroy a sacred religious si...
Forecasters cite 'dangerous' conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East
Nature's oven was on high Tuesday for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states as intense heat and humidity baked the regions with no immediate relief before the misery shifts to the eastern U.S. The National Weather Service was blunt: Conditions were “dangerous” ...
Commonwealth Coffeehouse owner indicted by feds in fraud scheme, records show
The owner of Commonwealth Coffeehouse has been indicted in connection with a fraud scheme, according to federal court records obtained by KSAT Investigates after they were unsealed Tuesday. Jorge Ernesto Campos Herrero faces one count of bank fraud and one count of aggravated ide...
Ford recalling more than 741,000 vehicles due to park system issue - MySA
Ford recalling more than 741,000 vehicles due to park system...
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Brackenridge Park lawsuit reaches U.S. Supreme Court; Texas GOP doubles down against IVF; FIFA World Cup continues to excite local fans
Screwworm: Fact vs. fiction
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.LUBBOCK — Ever since the New World screwworm burrowed into the U.S. earlier this month, speculation follow...
Man sentenced to life in prison for fatal 2025 nightclub shooting, DA’s office says
A 65-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a man last year on the South Side, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office said Monday.Ruben Cantu fatally shot Ricky Marquez Jr., 42, during a nightclub parking lot altercation on Feb. 2, 2025, at Papi Gallo...