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Cold front could drop highs into the 70s in San Antonio this weekend
Some of the nicest weather the area has seen since early spring is possible this week.
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The Kremlin relishes in the US-Russia diesel deal and Trump's criticism of Zelenskyy
A deal between Moscow and Washington over exports of Russian diesel and fresh U.S. criticism of Ukraine's leader mark important political victories for the Kremlin, reversing some of the sanctions for its full-scale invasion of its neighbor. While the size of Russia's diesel expo...
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No injuries reported after fire at Southwest Side apartment complex, SAFD says
No injuries were reported after a fire broke out at a Southwest Side apartment complex Monday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. The fire happened just before 9:30 a.m. in the 5400 block of West Military Drive West. Fire officials said the fire was contained “...
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Burnham says Russian meddling in Europe shows need for closer UK-EU ties as he seeks a Brexit reset
Russia’s attempts to meddle in European politics show why Britain must forge a closer relationship with the European Union, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday, arguing that “the status quo is not good enough.” Burnham said Moscow's “campaign of hybrid attacks” and efforts by...
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ICE pays $51M for pair of office leases at Brooks
As opposition ramps up for a proposed immigrant detention facility on San Antonio’s East Side, the federal government has planted a flag elsewhere. The government awarded two contracts worth about $51.2 million for office leases at WatersEdge, a two-building office complex at Bro...
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Spurs unveil ABA throwback uniforms, court to mark 50 years since NBA merger
The San Antonio Spurs are throwing it back to their original HemisFair Arena days. The franchise unveiled its Nike Classic Edition uniforms Monday, honoring the 50th anniversary of the American Basketball Association’s (ABA) merger with the NBA. The team will wear the retro look ...
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Why back and neck pain is so common, and what you can do to avoid it
About 100 million Americans suffer from chronic neck or back pain each year. A North Texas surgeon explains how much of it can be avoided.
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Man arrested in Loop 1604 crash that killed passenger, police say
A man has been arrested on suspicion of intoxication manslaughter after crashing into a concrete pillar on Sunday and killing his passenger, San Antonio police said. The crash occurred on Sunday morning around 2:10 a.m. in the 4600 block of westbound Loop 1604. >> READ MORE: 22-y...
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Back-to-back wins vault Chase Briscoe back into title contention, but is it too little, too late?
Chase Briscoe's hero in auto racing has always been Tony Stewart. Now, the driver of the No. 19 Toyota is hoping to replicate what “Smoke" accomplished in 2011 when he stunned the racing world by rallying to win the NASCAR Cup Series championship by winning five of 10 playoff rac...
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U.S. restrictions on Chinese drones are hurting cash-strapped police departments
The U.S. government is trying to end the dominance of high-quality, low-cost drones made in China. But more restrictions mean higher costs for cash-strapped police forces that rely on those drones....
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A list of this year’s Nobel Prize winners
This year’s Nobel Prize awards concluded Monday after two economists won the Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for their work on models that help manage economic shocks. The award ceremonies will be held on Dec. 10, the anniversary of the death of Alfred Nobel, who founded the ...
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‘Unjust and ghoulish’: Wedding venue keeps nearly $16K after groom-to-be dies, then countersues fiancée
A Hays County wedding venue is locked in a legal battle with a woman whose fiancé died months before their wedding, after the venue refused to return nearly $16,000 the couple had paid and then countersued the surviving fiancée this summer for breach of contract, court records ob...
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Suspected plot at US-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says
A suspected plot to attack a U.S.-run military air base in England was “almost certainly” directed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday. Burnham previously said there are strong indications Iran was linked to the apparent plan last month ...
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New H-E-B store near Converse set to open in late October
H-E-B is preparing to open a new store near Converse on San Antonio’s far East Side later this month. The 125,000-square-foot store , located near the intersection of Interstate 10 and Loop 1604 East, is scheduled to open at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, according to H-E-B . The sto...
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Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans
Elon Musk, the world's only trillionaire, has quietly become the biggest known donor in this year's midterm elections, doling out more than $276 million since July to try to save Republican majorities in Congress. The numbers, first reported by the New York Times ahead of this we...
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Man accused of murder after shooting in downtown San Antonio, SAPD says
A man has been arrested and charged with murder after a shooting in downtown San Antonio on Saturday, San Antonio police said. Records show Jonas Torrez, 26, was charged with murder and tampering/fabricating with physical evidence. His combined bond is $170,000. The shooting happ...
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Crime Stoppers seeks 2 people accused of assaulting Rocky's Taco House employee after dining without paying
Crime Stoppers and San Antonio police are searching for two people connected to an assault and robbery at Rocky’s Taco House on the South Side. Around 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 28, a man and a woman were eating at the restaurant at 2423 Pleasanton Road near Southwest Military Drive. Po...
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Man found dead in San Pedro Creek downtown, San Antonio police say
San Antonio police are investigating after a man was found dead in San Pedro Creek downtown Sunday evening. According to a preliminary report from SAPD, officers were called at around 6:40 p.m. to the 600 block of Dolorosa Street, where they found the man in the water. He was pro...
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Sudan's famine risk worsened by conflict, drought and funding shortages, report says
Conflict and drought are worsening food insecurity across parts of Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan regions, a global food crisis monitor warned on Monday. There is a “deteriorating humanitarian situation” across greater Darfur and Kordofan, including areas identified as at risk of fa...
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Man sentenced to more than six years for assaulting Border Patrol agent near Eagle Pass
A man was sentenced to more than six years in federal prison after prosecutors said he injured and kicked a U.S. Border Patrol agent during an encounter near Eagle Pass. Anastacio Hernandez-Hernandez, 45, was one of three immigrants encountered by Border Patrol agents in Septembe...
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DNA and vehicle-tracking help French investigators recover stolen Renoirs and makes arrests
DNA left on a protective painting cover helped investigators recover two stolen Renoirs and uncover what they suspected were preparations for another art heist, a French prosecutor said Monday. Four men were given preliminary charges in the investigation into the Sept. 8 theft fr...
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Michael Jordan jersey sets $14 million record for basketball memorabilia, auction house says
A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan road jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has been privately sold for $14 million, an auction house announced Monday, calling it the highest price ever paid for a piece of basketball memorabilia. Pennsylvania-based Hunt Auctions announced the pr...
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Man critically injured in hit-and-run crash on East Side, SAPD says
A man was critically injured when a driver struck him on the East Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. Monday in the 1800 block of East Houston Street. The man was taken to a hospital with a head injury, SAPD said. Police...
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East Central ISD high schoolers landed internships with some of San Antonio’s biggest hotels
Some of San Antonio's largest hotels opened their doors to high school interns from East Central ISD this school year. East Central ISD high schoolers landed internships with some of San Antonio’s biggest hotels was first posted on October 12, 2026 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " San An...
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From ‘hands-free’ to ‘eyes-off’: how General Motors is simulating its way to autonomous driving
At the General Motors Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, in suburban Detroit, hundreds of volunteer, real-world drivers have hopped inside a Cadillac Lyriq electric vehicle or other popular GM models and experienced all sorts of things while in the car: regular roadway ...
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Saudis probe how defense systems failed to stop deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
Saudi Arabia has launched an investigation to determine how its air defenses failed to intercept a barrage of missiles and drones fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels , including an attack on Riyadh airport that killed at least 13 people and wounded over 300, two regional officials...
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The Latest: Rep. Omar says she will ‘not be silenced’ after Homeland Security searches her home
Federal agents on Monday searched the home of Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a startling escalation in a criminal investigation that brings renewed scrutiny to the frequent target of Trump administration derision in the final weeks of her reelection bid . The Justice Department...
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Texas State University investigating burglary, indecent assault in campus dorm; Suspect at large
Texas State University police are investigating a reported burglary and indecent assault in a campus dorm room over the weekend. Around 7:30 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to Cypress Hall in the 400 block of North Fredericksburg Street. In a Facebook post , university police sai...
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Agents search Rep. Omar's Washington home in criminal probe as she vows she won't 'be silenced'
Federal agents on Monday searched the home of Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar , a startling escalation in a criminal investigation that brings renewed focus to the frequent target of Trump administration derision in the final weeks of her reelection bid . The search of the Minnes...
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Couple retires together after long careers at VIA Metropolitan Transit
A San Antonio couple who dedicated over two decades of their lives to VIA Metropolitan Transit together are now stamping their bus tickets with the word “Retirement.” Craig and Diana Opella both said they never imagined how VIA would change their lives in so many ways when they w...
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EU sanctions nearly 1,600 Russian people and firms linked to drone and missile parts
The European Union imposed sanctions on Monday on almost 1,600 Russian people and companies linked to Russia’s arms industry, notably targeting those suspected of involvement in making parts for drones and missiles. In the biggest single listing of sanctions since the Kremlin lau...
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Many GOP states have imposed new voting rules this year, some mirroring Trump's midterm proposals
President Donald Trump has pushed Congress to pass a proof-of-citizenship law, signed an executive order seeking a national voter ID requirement and tried to limit mail voting through U.S. Postal Service changes . None of those moves succeeded in time to affect this year's midter...
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Pope will be admitted to hospital Tuesday for lung nodule surgery, Vatican says
The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to the hospital on Tuesday ahead of surgery to remove a lung nodule, providing an unusual level of transparency about papal health under the American pope. The surgery will require a weeklong recovery in the hospital, and the Vatican...
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Fall enrollment grows at most San Antonio colleges and universities. Here’s how each school fared.
Higher education leaders describe more competition for Texas high school graduates as they maintain regional efforts to attract students. Fall enrollment grows at most San Antonio colleges and universities. Here’s how each school fared. was first posted on October 12, 2026 at 5:0...
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French police detain student suspected of shooting the principal and a teacher at his school
French police detained a 14-year-old boy suspected of opening fire Monday on his middle school principal and a teacher with a shotgun that he hid in a guitar case, wounding both in a rare school shooting, prosecutors said. A staff member at the Joseph Lakanal middle school in Aub...
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Here's what to know if you're unsure about your measles immunity status
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against measles. For most adults, one shot of the MMR is considered enough protection. But there are certain situations that call for a second dose....
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Russell Brand appears in a London court for trial on rape and sexual assault charges
British comedian and actor Russell Brand appeared in a London court on Monday for the start of his trial on rape and sexual assault charges. The hearing at Southwark Crown Court was adjourned until Tuesday after a morning of jury selection. The prosecution is due to open its case...
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Zelenskyy says Russia strikes energy facilities despite Trump claim of an energy ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that while Ukraine is willing to halt attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure, Moscow has continued to strike his country's energy sites despite U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that the warring countries had agreed ...
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Munition blast during school trip kills student in Israel, and other Mideast developments
An explosion involving unexploded ordnance killed a student and injured 24 others during a school trip in northern Israel on Monday, officials said, as tensions continued across the Middle East. Iran again denied involvement in a suspected attempt to attack a U.S.-run military ai...
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2 American economists win Nobel for work on managing economic shocks
American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the Nobel Memorial Prize in economics Monday for their work on models that have helped governments and central banks manage economic shocks, such as energy crises and inflation. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences anno...
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Nepal rescuers reach flood-hit villages as at least 5 people reported missing
Nepalese military rescuers on Monday reached villages hit by a flash flood the previous day, delivering aid and evacuating residents and tourists. At least five people are missing in an area popular with hikers and tourists Helicopters and soldiers brought food and other relief s...
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US stocks hover near their latest record in mixed trading on Wall Street
Wall Street kicked off a busy week on Monday with a mixed finish for the major U.S. stock indexes, although the market remained near its all-time high. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% after wavering between small gains and losses. The benchmark index set a record high last Tuesday and i...
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Shiyazh Pete, first Navajo NFL player, recognized on Indigenous Peoples Day
The first member of the Navajo Nation to play in the NFL received a hero's welcome Monday in New Mexico, where he signed footballs and jerseys and posed with fans for photos on Indigenous Peoples Day. Hundreds of people dressed in ribbon skirts, turquoise jewelry and Cowboys gear...
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High prices are testing Latino voter loyalties in a key battleground district
Una sola cosa. Just one thing. That's all Victor Martinez wanted from listeners of his Spanish-language radio station — tell him one positive thing about President Donald Trump. The calls started rolling in. Someone mentioned the $5,000 payout that Trump promised if Republicans k...
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Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. sustains rib injury in 4th quarter in OT loss to Ravens
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. sustained a rib injury when he was sacked by Ravens linebacker Tavius Robinson late in the fourth quarter of Atlanta's 30-23 overtime loss to Baltimore on Sunday night and was unable to finish the game. Penix was hopeful to return and play in...
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Huntley leads late TD drive to force OT and then scores on 1-yard run as Ravens beat Falcons 30-23
With Tyler Huntley filling in at quarterback, the Baltimore Ravens were on Snoop patrol. When “Snoop” Huntley is leading the offense, the Ravens don't feel like a backup is on the field. Huntley led Baltimore to a tying touchdown and 2-point conversion in the last minute of regul...
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Turang homers and Milwaukee's bullpen stars as the Brewers beat the Dodgers 2-1 in NLCS opener
Brice Turang had one sweet swing, Luis Lara delivered and Milwaukee's bullpen was terrific once again. Looking for a breakthrough, the Brewers are off to a flying start in the NL Championship Series. Turang homered off Tarik Skubal and four Milwaukee relievers shut down the Los A...
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Flyers struggle again, Tocchet has no answers in franchise-record 7th straight loss to open season
Tyson Foerster slid headfirst on the ice chasing a puck in a scoreless game and got tangled with Carolina's Jordan Martinook. Martinook did to Forester what the Stanley Cup champion Hurricanes and the rest of the NHL have done to the Flyers. Used him as a punching bag. Bam! One s...
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October Heat Isn’t Going Anywhere Just Yet
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Hot and muggy conditions ramp up, with heat indices reaching or surpassing 100 degrees. RAIN CHANCES: Isolated to scattered showers possible Monday and at the end of the week. PATTERN CHANGE?: A cold front could approach South Texas, but its timing,...
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Live From the Southside with April Monterrosa Launches New Digital Series
Live From the Southside is expanding the way we share the people, places, and experiences that make our communities special with the launch of Live From the Southside with April Monterrosa , a new digital series hosted by award-winning writer, author, and entrepreneur April Monte...
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‘The man was hollering’: Neighbors react to South Side shooting that hospitalized man
South Side neighbors who witnessed a Sunday morning shooting that left a man hospitalized said the area used to be quiet and friendly, but had not been lately. “Real quiet neighborhood, but lately there’s been a lot of activity,” neighbor Carlos said. “I have even reported to a (...
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North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, adding to streak of weapons tests
North Korea on Monday fired multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, South Korea’s military said, adding to a recent streak of weapons demonstrations that has heightened tensions during a prolonged freeze in diplomacy. Jang Do-young, spokesperson of South Korea’s Jo...
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Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads
President Donald Trump must cancel any remaining television commercials paid for with millions of dollars in taxpayer money to promote his political message, a federal judge ordered Sunday night, even as the administration said the ad campaign was coming to an end. U.S. District ...
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Brock Purdy leads 2 late scoring drives to deliver a 32-29 win for the 49ers over the Seahawks
When the game was on the line and San Francisco's struggling offense needed to move the ball, Mike Evans stepped up and showed why the 49ers went after him so hard this offseason. Purdy found Evans repeatedly on the go-ahead touchdown drive and then led the Niners down the field ...
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Broncos keep Chargers winless with key stop that fuels 4th-quarter rally in 23-17 win
Jim Harbaugh is blaming the winless Los Angeles Chargers’ latest loss on himself. The Bolts blew a seven-point lead in the fourth quarter, when the Denver Broncos scored the final 13 points, including a tiebreaking 19-yard field goal from Wil Lutz with 5:07 remaining, in a 23-17 ...