Now 14 charged in human smuggling operation that left 7 migrants dead in South Texas
Three more people have been charged in a smuggling operation that left seven migrants dead in Laredo and San Antonio, bringing the total to 14.
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Quiet & pleasant Veterans Day, another shot at rain on the way
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS TONIGHT: Areas of fog developing SLOW CLEARING WEDNESDAY: Peeks of Wednesday, lots of sun Thu/Fri NEXT RAIN CHANCE: Saturday into early Sunday FORECAST This prolonged rain event has brought much-needed, soaking rains to the area. Check out the latest updated r...
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Lookout Road upgrades in Selma delayed by state permit system
Lookout Road itself runs through a few cities including Selma. The Selma part of the road runs from Schertz Parkway all the way down just before Gateway Boulevard near Loop 1604. Back in 2018, the city upgraded the northern portion of Lookout Road in Selma from Schertz Parkway to...
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Brooks challenges ICE office leases, gives developer 60 days to respond
The Brooks Development Authority has issued a notice of default to a developer over planned ICE office leases, giving the company 60 days to respond.
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State finds no evidence of wrongdoing after investigating Judson ISD Board President Monica Ryan
Three Judson ISD school board members alleged Monica Ryan abused her power. A state investigation found no wrongdoing.
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Vikki Goodwin names bipartisan transition team with former Republican senators
Lieutenant Gov.-elect Vikki Goodwin says senators will help shape the agenda as she prepares to lead a chamber that remains under Republican control.
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Hill Country flyover will search for graphite used in advanced batteries
The modern-day search for critical minerals in the U.S. is akin to the Gold Rush of the 1800s.
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Gina Hinojosa’s campaign promises face a steep path in the Legislature
Texas Democrats’ election gains have raised expectations for the upcoming legislative session, but a political scientist said what Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa campaigned on will be shaped by the numbers in Austin. Austin Bussing, an assistant professor of political science at Tr...
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‘They would have never done it’: Musk-backed business court lands in Hinojosa’s hands
Power to appoint business court judges will soon be in the hands of the incoming governor-elect Gina Hinojosa, who vowed to reclaim power from big business. ‘They would have never done it’: Musk-backed business court lands in Hinojosa’s hands was first posted on November 10, 2026...
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TEA closes Judson ISD investigation, clears district of any wrongdoing
The Texas Education Agency has closed its investigation into Judson ISD’s board governance, open-meetings practices and reporting of abuse and misconduct. In a Nov. 10 letter to Board President Monica Ryan and Interim Superintendent Ann Dixon, TEA said its review found no distric...
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Judge denies Eastland family’s bid to narrow search warrants in Camp Mystic criminal investigation
A Kerr County judge denied a request from members of the Eastland family to narrow search warrants for electronic data sought in the criminal investigation into the deadly 2025 Hill Country flood at Camp Mystic. The ruling means a court-appointed special master can begin reviewin...
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Plaintiffs in legal fight over the Big Bend border wall react to Supreme Court ruling letting construction move forward
After Monday's ruling letting the Trump administration continue with its border plans in the region, Marfa Public Radio spoke with Center for Biological Diversity attorney Emma Yip — who is representing the plaintiffs in this case — about where the court battle goes from here....
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Prostitution crackdown on West side does little to solve ongoing problem, neighbors say
An age-old problem in a West side neighborhood, prostitution, recently has been getting some new attention from San Antonio police. However, people living in the area say it is only a start in what needs to be an ongoing effort. “It’s still the same. People are still walking up a...