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FDA authorizes wound spray to help protect Texas livestock and wildlife from New World screwworm
The spray can be used for prevention but not for treatment of wounds affected by the New World screwworm.
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Raiders suspend Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby from team drills after practice fight
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive end Maxx Crosby were suspended from team drills at practice Saturday following their fight the day before , giving rookie QB Fernando Mendoza his first opportunity in training camp to run the starting offense. “We have very...
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Sarah Acosta says farewell in final weekend newscast at KSAT
Sarah Acosta said farewell Saturday during her final weekend newscast at KSAT 12. Acosta, who anchored Good Morning San Antonio on weekends and reported during the week, said she is stepping back from the demanding schedule to spend more time with her family. Watch Acosta’s farew...
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WNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender participation
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has sent a memo to teams that addresses ongoing discussions around transgender athletes in women's basketball. “I know many of you have received questions in recent weeks regarding transgender athlete participation in women’s basketball, and I ex...
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Pearl looks to expand again by adding more shops in place of 2 vacant buildings, parking lot
The developer has requested the city's approval to raze a historic structure to make way for multiple new storefronts along Avenue A and make improvements to Pearl Parkway. Pearl looks to expand again by adding more shops in place of 2 vacant buildings, parking lot was first post...
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Darline Graham tests value of a famous name vs. lack of experience in South Carolina primary
Few people have anything bad to say about Darline Graham, who was catapulted from obscurity last month when she was appointed to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham in the U.S. Senate. “I think Darline’s wonderful,” said Kathy Bustos of Mount Pleasant, after attending a Repub...
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Sid Miller says Republicans will lose statewide elections due to data center development, backlash
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller speaks at a rally against data center development on the Capitol grounds in Austin on July 27, 2026. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Data.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> LUBBOCK — Texas Agricu...
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1 hospitalized after house fire on Southeast Side, SAFD says
A woman was hospitalized after firefighters rescued her from a house fire on the Southeast Side, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. The fire was reported around 9 a.m. Saturday in the 4600 block of Alma Drive, near South WW White Road. SAFD at the scene told KSAT that ...
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Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, dies at 68
Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star and Argentina captain Lionel Messi, died Saturday at a hospital in the central Argentina city of Rosario. He was 68. The Rosario-based Club Atlético Newell’s Old Boys announced his death in a social media post that said he had undergone trea...
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Democrats in Congress, able to visit ICE lockups in Texas, describe grim conditions
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, speaks to the media in San Antonio, Texas after visiting the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Dilley, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/...
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Man killed in crash after vehicle flips into oncoming lanes on Loop 410, SAPD says
A man was killed after his vehicle flipped into oncoming lanes on Loop 410 on the South Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department. Officers responded to the crash around 3 a.m. Saturday in the 14500 block of Southwest Loop 410 eastbound. The man was traveling eastbound...
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Hot and mostly dry weekend ahead, with heat building next week
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS HOT WEEKEND: Afternoon highs will generally be in the upper 90s, with little day-to-day change through Sunday. ISOLATED SHOWERS: Rain chances remain low, generally around 10% to 20%, with the best opportunity near the Coastal Plains and areas east of I-35. THE...
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New Latin seafood restaurant (a)mar aims for late summer debut in space near the Pearl
New Pearl-area eatery (a)mar will hold its grand opening with the next two months. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/amar3.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> The owners behind new Pearl restaurant (a)mar are well aware that San Antonio din...
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San Antonio’s dog parks grew at a rapid pace over two decades
The number of city dog parks in San Antonio has come off the leash since the first one opened in 2005. Today, there are 21 city dog parks. San Antonio’s dog parks grew at a rapid pace over two decades was first posted on August 8, 2026 at 9:00 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ...
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Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO Greg Abel spends a chunk of the company's massive cashpile
Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO Greg Abel spent a significant chunk of the company's massive pile of cash as it invested $10 billion in Google's parent company and repurchased about $4.5 billion of its shares. The conglomerate that legendary investor Warren Buffett built reported it...
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Hunter Biden says his father's prostate cancer is causing him pain even as he continues to speak out
Former U.S. President Joe Biden ’s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issues, his son Hunter said in an interview. In a wide-ranging interview with the BBC broadcast late on Friday, Hunter Bid...
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Trump goes unmentioned but not ignored as Clinton, Bush and Obama step up as essayists on presidents
When George W. Bush wrote an essay this year about another president named George, he avoided mentioning the one named Donald. So did Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. The three ex-presidents joined a roster of historians and authors in contributing to the In Pursuit project, a 250t...
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With the right preparation, international trips with babies are possible and even fun
Traveling with babies and toddlers can be daunting for parents. Questions about air travel , what to pack and safety are often top of mind, especially on long-distance flights and international trips . “Traveling with kids is a whole new world," said Dr. Shannon Thompson, a pedia...
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Iran makes new strait demands, the UAE says a ship was targeted and other Middle East news
Iran issued dramatic new demands around the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz , and the United Arab Emirates said one of its ships was targeted by an Iranian missile. Yemen’s military attacked the country's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels . And Turkey’s Kurdish peace bill won approv...
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Where I Live: Thompson Community
Joey Cipriano first wrote about this community in 2021. Now he's president of "one of the most active neighborhood associations in District 5" Where I Live: Thompson Community was first posted on August 8, 2026 at 5:00 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is fo...
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Senators head for the exits without meeting Trump's demands for voting bill
Senators headed for the exits in the predawn hours Saturday, ending for now a crushing standoff over President Donald Trump's demands that they stay in session to pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill before the summer recess. While they wrapped up many key priorities in...
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Todd Blanche is narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in an overnight Senate vote
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a vote early Saturday, cementing the command of President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer at a Department of Justice that Trump has sought to bend to his will . The Republican-led Senate voted 50-49 to make Blanche th...
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Zelenskyy visits Moscow-friendly Serbia as Russian attacks on Kyiv region kill 4
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced Russia’s latest deadly attacks on Kyiv on Saturday as he visited Serbia, one of the few European countries that has maintained friendly relations with Moscow throughout its invasion of Ukraine . Four people, including a child, wer...
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A 12-year-old girl dies after Thailand school shooting, bringing the death toll to at least 8
A schoolgirl died from critical wounds on Saturday after a student opened fire at a high school and his home outside Bangkok the day before, bringing the death toll from the attack to at least eight people. The 14-year-old opened fire at around 10 a.m. Friday at Debsirin Nonthabu...
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Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
The Senate in an overnight vote Saturday approved a short-term measure to fund federal agencies into early December and avoid a potentially chaotic government shutdown during the middle of campaign season. The late-summer action on a funding fix is unusual. Normally, Congress wai...
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Yankees rally with 2 outs in 9th inning and beat Braves 3-2 in 10 after long rain delay
Ben Rice ripped a tying single off the right-field fence with two outs in the ninth inning and Ryan McMahon hit a game-winning sacrifice fly in the 10th as the New York Yankees rallied past the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Friday night in a rain-delayed game that ended after midnight. N...
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Waldschmidt walks off LA with 2-run HR as D-backs hand Dodgers 7th straight loss
Rookie Ryan Waldschmidt hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning off closer Edwin Diaz to give the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 victory over Los Angeles on Friday night, sending the Dodgers to their season-high seventh straight loss. Waldschmidt connected on a slider, hitting a shot t...
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A New Mexico judge ordered new child safeguards for Meta. Advocates hope other courts follow
In a landmark ruling against Meta, a New Mexico judge likened the company’s social media platforms to factories. The psychological harm to children who use Facebook and Instagram, he said, can be seen as their pollution. Judge Bryan Biedscheid fined the company $567 million in hi...
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What to know about Trump's new attempt to limit birthright citizenship
The Trump administration is once again trying to limit who can become an American, with a pair of executive orders issued this week that attempt to place restrictions on birthright citizenship and on foreigners who give birth in the U.S. A Supreme Court decision in June struck do...
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California may fine content creators who don't disclose they were paid to post about politics
Weeks before voting ended in California's primary for governor , Los Angeles-based influencer Shaka Smith took to Instagram to tell his more than 700,000 followers whom he was voting for and why. “Healthcare shouldn't bankrupt you, housing should not feel impossible, polluters sh...
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Free VIA bus pass program aims to cut transportation barrier for San Antonio students
As students head back to school next week, parents across San Antonio are lining up daily plans to get kids to and from class. It’s a routine that can become a major obstacle when reliable transportation is out of reach. A report from Attendance Works , a nonprofit focused on red...
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ICE to require body cameras, policy says footage will be released in agency’s ‘best interest’
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers are set to begin wearing body-worn cameras nationwide this fall, but a key provision in the agency’s policy is raising concerns about public transparency — specifically, who decides what footage the public gets to see and when. C...
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Guadalupe County approves terminating Flock camera contract, citing vandalism, ‘public scrutiny’
Guadalupe County commissioners approved terminating the county’s contract with Flock Safety, citing vandalism of its automated license plate readers, during a meeting Tuesday. “There’s a movement to get rid of it,” Guadalupe County Sheriff Joshua Ray said to the five commissioner...
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Pentagon revokes former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s access to classified information
The Pentagon revoked former U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall's “eligibility” to access classified information and barred him from holding “any sensitive position," alleging Friday that he disclosed sensitive information about Air Force One's capabilities to the media. It fo...
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Northside ISD adds exterior door alarms, expands safety measures ahead of new school year
As students return to class, Northside Independent School District (NISD) is rolling out several new safety measures, including a new exterior door monitoring system designed to help keep campuses secure. Every exterior door across the district is now equipped with a door monitor...
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GMSA backpack giveaway: Students, parents excited ahead of new school year
Hundreds of students and parents lined up Friday to grab a free backpack just in time before they head back to school. The giveaway was hosted by GMSA at J. Perez Law on 1712 Buena Vista St. Families lined up around 11 a.m. to get their free backpack ahead of the new school year....
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Valero’s employees make a difference every day
SPONSORED: The community rallied behind the Spurs whose success reflected hard work, discipline, and teamwork. Every day, Valero employees demonstrate those same qualities. Valero’s employees make a difference every day was first posted on August 7, 2026 at 6:00 pm. ©2021 " ...
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San Antonio Food Bank program offers budget-friendly recipes for eating healthy
Eating on a tighter budget doesn’t mean people have to sacrifice sufficient nutrition. KSAT reported on a study that shows a huge spike in the number of residents who don’t have enough food. One in five people in the San Antonio Food Bank region is food insecure as of 2024. For c...
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Who’s running in the midterm elections? Meet the candidates in our 2026 Voter Guide.
The battle for the House runs through swingy South Texas, with two San Antonio-area districts projected to see as much as $30 million spent. Who’s running in the midterm elections? Meet the candidates in our 2026 Voter Guide. was first posted on August 7, 2026 at 5:38 pm. ©2...
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Tax-free weekend: Prepare to face crowds, hot temperatures
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS WEEKEND SPOTTY SHOWER: Rain chances 10-20%, better for those east of I-35 TRIPLE DIGITS NEXT WEEK?: Trending hotter WET BULB GLOBE TEMPERATURE: UIL requirement for schools for after-school practices FORECAST TAX-FREE WEEKEND If you plan to shop for back-to-sch...
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San Antonio arena debate heats up as City Council faces $158 million budget shortfall
The debate over a proposed downtown sports and entertainment district is heating up again at San Antonio City Hall, with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones pushing for another public vote on the city’s funding for a new Spurs arena. The renewed fight comes as the city faces a projected $158 ...
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Ted Cruz’s college sports bill hangs in the balance as U.S. Senate scrambles ahead of August recess
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans have spent their final days before the August recess haggling over whether to vote on U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz ’s bill that would place sweeping new regulations on college sports, after the measure gained a sudden burst of momentum with support from the ...
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Chiefs coach Andy Reid hints Patrick Mahomes may sit out entire Chiefs preseason after knee surgery
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Friday that it is unlikely that quarterback Patrick Mahomes will play in their preseason opener against the Rams next week, and it's possible that the two-time MVP skips the three-game exhibition slate entirely. That's not necessarily a surprise given ...
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A year into the job, Mayor Jones risks holding the bag on largest tax increase in decades
The mayor’s go-it-alone approach may leave her with little to show in efforts to close a $158M budget deficit.
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Trinity University calls on logo critics to help shape a new design
Criticism over a new Trinity University logo design unveiled last week prompted officials them halt launch and go back to the drawing board. Trinity University calls on logo critics to help shape a new design was first posted on August 7, 2026 at 4:41 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio...
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Fox News’ Jesse Watters melts down over prospect Ken Paxton may lose
Fox News host Jesse Waters freaks out about James Talarico’s polling. " data-image-caption=" Fox News host Jesse Waters freaks out about James Talarico’s polling. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-07-at-3.20.02-PM...
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SAPD officer shoots at 2 'aggressive' dogs in Brackenridge Park, police say
A San Antonio Police Department officer shot at two dogs at Brackenridge Park after the animals charged at him in an “aggressive manner,” a department spokesperson said Friday. The shooting happened around 8 a.m. while officers were assisting city staff providing resources to peo...
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You Need to See these Two New Food Spots at San Antonio International Airport
You can watch “ Texas Eat s NOW ” Mondays through Saturdays at 10 a.m. - Saturdays and Sundays at 11 p.m. on KSAT 12, KSAT.com , and KSAT Plus , our free streaming app. Today on Texas Eats NOW: NELSON W. WOLFF MUNICIPAL STADIUM (SAN ANTONIO MISSIONS) 5757 US-90, San Antonio, TX 7...
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A helicopter battling a Utah wildfire crashes as a blaze kills dozer operator in Oregon
A heavy-lift helicopter with two people on board battling a large Utah wildfire crashed as firefighters worked to corral an uncontained blaze in Oregon that killed a bulldozer operator, officials said Friday. There was no word on the conditions of the people aboard the helicopter...
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20 San Antonio bucket list activities to do before summer is over
Summer’s slipping away, but there’s still time to squeeze in a few unforgettable San Antonio adventures before the season fades. Whether you’re craving river floats, rooftop cocktails, outdoor excursions or cultural enlightenment, these experiences deserve a spot on your calendar...
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Historic fixer-upper once owned by civic leader from San Antonio’s Friedrich family for sale
A historic mansion for sale in Dignowity Hill offers a chance to own a piece of San Antonio industrial history — provided the buyer is willing to give the property a little TLC. Being sold as-is for $384,000, the 1927-built property has seen better days, to be sure, but the histo...
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Titans lock up Peter Skoronski with a rich extension as the NFL's highest-paid guard
Anyone doubting that an NFL offensive guard is worth $100 million needs only to look at who Peter Skoronski lines up against every day in practice during training camp. That would be All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. “You can’t tell me the guys that have to block that guy...
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Mississippi Senate race highlights shifting map as Democrats and Republicans battle for majority
The battle for control of the U.S. Senate isn't supposed to run through Mississippi. Scott Colom is trying to convince people that it could. “We can win here, and we're going to,” said Colom, the Democratic nominee who's trying to unseat Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith as she se...
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Hundreds show up in support for Mayor Jones’ call for citywide vote on Spurs arena funding
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones speaks during a listening session on Friday. " data-image-caption=" San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones speaks during a listening session on Friday. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_2922.jpg?fi...
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Federal prosecutor who was fired over years-old blog posts critical of Trump sues Justice Department
A federal prosecutor fired last year over critical comments he had written as a private citizen about President Donald Trump sued the Justice Department on Friday, saying his termination violated his First Amendment rights. Will Rosenzweig was two weeks away from trying a multimi...
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San Antonio FC considers top division opportunity with United Soccer League
San Antonio FC is banking on World Cup hype to attract new fans to free games while it considers moving up to a higher-level league in 2028.
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US Senate adds Missouri to the list of teams with a claim to college football's 1960 national title
Four teams had claims to the 1960 national championship in college football. The U.S. Senate is adding Missouri to that list. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced a resolution during a meeting Thursday recognizing the Tigers for a claim to the national title. The measure was pass...
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Gov. Abbott’s campaign reports donations from utility companies amid push to open San Antonio CPS Energy market
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced a plan aimed at opening parts of Texas’ electricity market to competition in cities served by municipally owned utilities, including San Antonio, where CPS Energy provides electric and gas service. In remarks previewing the proposal, Ab...
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San Antonio's tax-free weekend is here. What shoppers should know
Shoppers are looking for back-to-school items with no sales taxes applied.
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Trump administration moves ahead with efforts to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
The Trump administration is moving ahead with its efforts to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, two months after the Supreme Court allowed her to retain her job while she fights the president’s effort to terminate her over mortgage fraud allegations that she has denied. The...
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