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Today at 10:30 a.m., No need to drive hours to hit the beach - Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Villas has created a perfect little water paradise for you to cool off this summer. The 2026 Parade of Homes is just days away, and they are once again invited you into some jaw-dro...
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Motorcyclist dies after crash on Interstate 10 on Northwest Side
A motorcyclist died after a crash late Tuesday on the main lanes of Interstate 10 on the Northwest Side, according to San Antonio police. Authorities responded to the crash around 10:40 p.m. on Interstate 10 near Parkdale Drive. After the crash, police said the motorcycle eventua...
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Fiesta Flambeau to announce 2027 parade theme
It may only be August, but the Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association is already hard at work planning for the 2027 parade. The association will unveil the 2027 parade theme and announce its poster contest at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. The event will be livestreamed in this article, on KS...
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Dolly Parton's philanthropy was based on 'her belief in the goodness of people'
Just weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated the American South in 2024, Dolly Parton stood on a stage in her iconic blonde wig, with a song on her lips. She promised the flood-ravaged community in her native Tennessee — to the tune of her classic song “Jolene” — that “we're all ...
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At least 8 killed and hundreds missing after avalanche triggers deadly flash floods in Nepal
An avalanche of ice and rock triggered massive flash floods in Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least eight people and leaving hundreds missing while causing widespread damage to villages and infrastructure. Officials said 384 tourists, including 291 from countries such as India, t...
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Austin races to regulate AI data centers before they strain city’s water and power
Austin Current is a nonprofit local news organization supported by The Texas Tribune, reporting on Austin government, education and community. Sign up for the Current’s free newsletter here . The recent surge in water- and energy-intensive artificial intelligence data center cons...
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Goodwill San Antonio to add more job training, makes progress on new HQ
Now under construction, the Opportunity Center is a former office building being transformed into a 6-story Goodwill San Antonio facility. Goodwill San Antonio to add more job training, makes progress on new HQ was first posted on August 26, 2026 at 5:00 am. ©2021 " San Anto...
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Update: Pop-up storms Thursday afternoon
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS 10TH STRAIGHT DAY: SA likely hits 100° for 10th straight day THURSDAY RAIN CHANCE: Now 40% between 2 and 8pm HAZARDS?: Lightning, gusty winds, brief, heavy rainfall FORECAST STREAK CONTINUES Today will mark 10 days in a row at 100° or above. This will put us i...
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A Wildberries depot in Russia is hit again and destroyed as Ukraine extends its drone campaign
Ukrainian long-range drones struck for the second time in five weeks a major warehouse belonging to Russia’s biggest online retailer , causing a fire that burned it to the ground, local authorities said on Wednesday. The depot in the Tambov region southeast of Moscow, which is se...
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Hospital nursery fire kills 14 newborns in Pakistan's capital, officials order immediate inquiry
A fire erupted early Wednesday in a nursery for newborns at a major government hospital in Pakistan’s capital, killing 14 babies, according to hospital officials and the government. The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad housed at least 15 newborns in the nursery...
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An AP reporter spends the night locked inside Jerusalem's holiest church with clergy and pilgrims
The enormous doors were pushed shut, the clanking bolts secured from the outside and several clergy, pilgrims and one journalist — me — were locked for the night inside one of Christianity's holiest sites in Jerusalem . The Church of the Holy Sepulcher was built over the spots wh...
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The next Atlantic storm will be named Dolly, but it's not connected to Parton's death
The next tropical storm that develops in the Atlantic this hurricane season will be named Dolly, but the timing is pure coincidence and has no connection to Dolly Parton’s death Tuesday. Storm systems are named by procedures set by the World Meteorological Organization, and the l...
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Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska US Senate primary
A candidate with the same name as Alaska’s incumbent U.S. senator advanced Tuesday to the general election in what will be one of the most closely watched races in the country this fall. Dan J. Sullivan, who goes by Dan Sullivan, was among the top four finishers after the Aug. 18...
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Dolly Parton built a better world, with rhinestones and songs
There are few inalienable truths: Everyone was born, everyone will die, and everyone loved Dolly Parton. Larger-than-life at 5-foot-nothing, the country star, actor, philanthropist, entrepreneur and theme park enthusiast who died Tuesday , transcended celebrity in rhinestones and...
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Release of Marine veteran from Russian custody turns focus to other detainees with health concerns
Robert Gilman’s release from Russian custody this month heralded a long-awaited homecoming for the Marine veteran after more than four years behind bars. But as Harold Jezler followed the media coverage from the United States, he couldn’t help but notice Gilman’s gaunt and sickly...
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The US and Canada could pull back from an all-out trade war. It's not clear that they will
The U.S. and Canada have ramped up their trade war , hitting each other with steep new tit-for-tat tariffs. Despite the bravado coming from both sides of the border, though, analysts suspect the longtime allies will eventually strike a deal to end a conflict neither really wants....
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ICE agent charged with shooting in Minnesota could be released from Texas jail
An ICE agent charged in Minnesota with firing his gun through a house door, striking a man in his leg, and then lying to justify the shooting, could walk out of a South Texas jail on Thursday if a federal judge does not intervene. Christian Castro, an agent for U.S. Immigration a...
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Former detective says Tupac murder suspect was gang 'shot caller' who had final say in shooting
A former Compton gang detective testified Tuesday that Duane “Keffe D” Davis was a high-ranking “shot caller” whose authority meant younger gang members would not have opened fire on Tupac Shakur with Davis present unless he allowed it. Robert Ladd, a former Compton police office...
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Here's all the ways that data center controversies have transformed the midterm elections
The snowballing opposition to data centers in communities across the United States has transformed the midterm election landscape , thrown a wrench into the plans of the world’s richest companies and brought perhaps the industry’s biggest booster, President Donald Trump, to its d...
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In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers
In rural eastern Nebraska, a technology revolution could rise from fields of corn and soybean in the form of new data centers to power the artificial intelligence boom. But just like around many parts of the country, opposition has been building in ways that defy typical partisan...
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Asian shares mostly rise as oil prices fall and hope grows for AI
Asian shares mostly rose in early Wednesday trading, as investors kept an eye on the ongoing talks over reopening the Strait of Hormuz , which remains largely shut down because of the war in Iran . The global interest in artificial intelligence continued to boost some regional is...
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San Antonio city council leans toward data center regulation, but a moratorium seems less likely
With data centers springing up around Texas and becoming a major talking point for residents, most San Antonio city council members appear ready to take action. The question is, what will it look like? Data centers have drawn significant public attention and concern, ranging from...
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Slugger Cal Raleigh extends homer streak to 4 at-bats and ties Mariners' record
Seattle slugger Cal Raleigh homered in his first at-bat against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night and tied a Mariners' record with homers in four consecutive at-bats. Raleigh led off the second inning against Philadelphia's Aaron Nola with a 362-foot shot to right field ...
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‘It was concerning’: NISD parent worried Texas law could limit AP course instruction
A letter sent to Northside Independent School District parents is raising questions about how Texas Senate Bill 12 could impact students in Advanced Placement courses. The letter says the law “places limits on certain topics that may be taught during the school day” and that “som...
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San Antonio renters may be eligible for settlement check as a result of class action lawsuit
If you paid rent within the last seven years, you may be eligible for a settlement check in a class action lawsuit accusing rental companies of inflating rent prices. The lawsuit was filed against about 40 rental property owners and management companies, as well as RealPage Inc.,...
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Three Secret Service officials have been placed on administrative leave pending investigation
Three U.S. Secret Service officials were placed on administrative leave Tuesday, pending the outcome of an investigation by the agency’s professional standards office. The three were operating in non-law-enforcement capacities and were being investigated for potential misconduct,...
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Boerne football returns with high expectations after back-to-back state semifinal runs
Two straight trips to the state semifinals have only sharpened the Boerne Greyhounds’ appetite for a championship. Boerne is one of the top 5A-DII teams in the area. The Greyhounds went 6-0 in district last season and 13-2 overall, reaching the state semifinals for the second yea...
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Trump has submitted civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, AP sources say
President Donald Trump has submitted to Congress for review an agreement with Saudi Arabia aimed at bolstering the kingdom's civilian nuclear program , but continues to insist that it won't move forward if Saudi Arabia doesn't normalize relations with Israel, according to a Trump...
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KSAT Q&A: Mayor Jones addresses data center regulations, city budget deficit
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones weighed in on two pressing issues facing San Antonio: how the city should regulate the growing number of data centers moving into the area, and how officials plan to close a significant two-year budget gap without raising property taxes. On data centers, Jo...
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US military says it killed four in strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean
The U.S. military attacked a boat suspected of being used to smuggle drugs in the Caribbean Sea on Saturday, killing four people, as the Trump administration continues its monthslong campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America. The latest attack brings the number of peo...
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Roger Federer celebrated upon his return to the US Open for an exhibition against Andy Roddick
Five-time U.S. Open champion Roger Federer returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night to play one last match for fun against longtime rival and friend Andy Roddick. The event billed as “An Icon Returns to New York” packed the stands full of fans there to watch the 45-year-o...
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Another witness ordered released after a fatal shooting by a federal immigration agent in Texas
A second witness to a fatal shooting in Houston by a federal immigration agent has been ordered released from custody after more than a month in detention. Daniel Tirado Pantoja was one of three passengers riding in a work van when the driver, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican na...
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San Antonio will consider regulating data centers. It’s unclear if that involves a moratorium.
San Antonio City Council is considering new requirements for data centers, including a possible halt to construction for up to 6 months.
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‘It’s a pressure cooker’: Greater Chamber’s top staff exits amid tough political landscape
A trio of seasoned policy experts is leaving, with some citing the increasingly unstable state and local policy environment. ‘It’s a pressure cooker’: Greater Chamber’s top staff exits amid tough political landscape was first posted on August 25, 2026 at 6:45 pm. ©2021 " San...
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New economic report shows Texas restaurants struggling with immigration enforcement, insurance costs
The restaurant industry is struggling, and a new economic report shows just how much. The Texas Restaurant Association recently released its second-quarter survey results, which show restaurant operators listing the two top issues affecting their staff. “These numbers are very sh...
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Firefighters union unanimously censures San Antonio Fire Chief Valerie Frausto
Firefighters union delegates unanimously censured San Antonio Fire Chief Valerie Frausto amid lawsuits and grievances over labor disputes.
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San Diego Padres minor league coach is released from ICE custody
A San Diego Padres minor league coaching coordinator who was detained by federal immigration officers in Texas has been released on bond, his family said Tuesday. Oswaldo Pirela, who is from Venezuela and lives in Arizona, was back home with his family following his release on Mo...
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Trump and Vance to keynote Republicans' midterm convention in Texas
As if there was any doubt, Republicans’ midterm convention will be the Donald Trump show, with the president appearing at both nights of the event in Dallas next month. Trump and Vice President JD Vance are both set to headline respective nights, with Vance to speak on Wednesday ...
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Sky owner says Enes Kanter Freedom is banned from home games, calling him 'a potential threat'
The Chicago Sky have banned Enes Kanter Freedom from their home games after the former NBA center was ejected from Sunday's loss to the Indiana Fever. Owner Michael Alter made the announcement in a rare news conference on Tuesday. Alter told reporters Freedom is not allowed insid...
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ICE officer in Minnesota-Texas extradition fight is freed from jail
BROWNSVILLE — The immigration officer at the center of a Minnesota-Texas legal fight was released from a South Texas jail Thursday, a day after a federal judge rejected Minnesota’s attempt to keep him jailed as the state fights to extradite the man to face criminal charges relate...
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Car break-ins plague Northwest Side neighborhood; Data shows nearly 1,000 offenses citywide
Neighbors on Bent Branch Road on the Northwest Side say someone has been working their way down their street for months — checking car door handles, rummaging through unlocked vehicles and, in at least one case, driving off with an entire truck. At least seven residents said thei...
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California couple and their surrogate testify in Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates
A California couple in an escalating fight with their surrogate over a newborn with a life-threatening heart defect told a Texas court Tuesday that the child's condition has worsened and they are anguished by attempts to deny them parental rights because they previously wanted an...
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Target faces renewed backlash after stocking Halloween costume with ‘minstrel show features’
Retailer Target pulled a children’s Halloween costume from its shelves Monday after widespread social media backlash, apologizing for selling a garment critics said evoked racist minstrel caricatures. Critics say the costume, along with its promotional image of a Black child mode...
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Federal judge strikes down Texas law restricting drag performances
The ruling comes after an appeals court set aside the judge's earlier decision, allowing the 2023 law to take effect in March while the legal challenge continued....
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Texas leaders, musicians react to death of country music icon Dolly Parton
Texas leaders, musicians and more are mourning the death of Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at 80. Parton — known for hits such as “Jolene,” “9 to 5” and “Coat of Many Colors” — died peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee, according to the Associated Press . Parton is no stranger to t...
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Rolapp says he will lean on PGA Tour rules when contemplating return of LIV players
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp offered a path back to a small number of LIV Golf players at the start of the year with a tight deadline to accept it and a warning that “once the door closes, there is no promise that this path will be available again.” It's a hot topic now that the LIV...
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South Texas school district cancels classes amid COVID-19 spread
A South Texas school district shut down classes for two days due to a growing number of COVID-19 cases. The San Perlita Independent School District announced Monday it is suspending operations Tuesday and Wednesday as a precaution to curb the spread of the virus. “Due to the rapi...
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A Montana man killed 8 relatives, including 4 kids, at Sunday dinner, a family spokesperson says
A man killed eight of his relatives, including four children, as they gathered for Sunday dinner at a home in Billings, Montana, the father of two of the kids and a family spokesperson told The Associated Press. The victims represented four generations of the blended family, rang...
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49ers owner Jed York texted woman he believed was a prostitute before his arrest in police sting
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York used an alias when he sent text messages over two days to a woman he believed to be a prostitute before he was arrested in a sting operation in Ohio, according to a police incident report obtained Tuesday. The report from the Mahoning Valley Hum...
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Kennedy Center risks financial ruin without Trump's name, Justice Department argues
Justice Department attorneys argued that if President Donald Trump's name does not appear somewhere on the Kennedy Center, then the money from donors for renovations would shrivel up and the “decrepit, dilapidated” cultural center may be “required to be taken down.” That came fro...
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Texas’ limits on certain drag shows ruled unconstitutional again
Texas once again cannot enforce its restrictions on some public drag shows after a federal judge on Tuesday declared a 2023 law unconstitutional for the second time. U.S. District Judge David Hittner initially declared Senate Bill 12 unconstitutional in September 2023 only a few ...
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Erick Lopez, deported to Honduras after HPD traffic stop, misses the ‘freedom’ of his life in Houston
Lopez was one of at least 19 people HPD handed over to ICE from April through June. On Tuesday, HPD Chief Noe Diaz was slated to face questions from a city council committee about the coordination — but he skipped the meeting....
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Texas wildfire mushrooms within hours, ripping through ranchlands
A wildfire that exploded in size in a matter of hours ripped through wide swaths of ranchland in rural Texas, destroying several structures and forcing evacuations and closing schools Tuesday. The fire, which began early Monday afternoon, burned more than 78 square miles (200 squ...
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How the AIDS crisis helped create a multibillion-dollar death-speculation market
Investors will buy your life insurance policy today — and collect the payout when you die.
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Canada hits back at the U.S. with tariffs as the countries' trade fight escalates
The measures come after President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods and threatened more after trade talks broke down on Friday.
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DHS acknowledges the noncitizen numbers it touted on voter rolls were inflated
The Trump administration claimed to have found 250,000 noncitizens on the voter rolls in four states. But the agency's communications with states since then indicate that data was preliminary....
