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Stefon Diggs is signing with the Washington Commanders, AP source says
Stefon Diggs is signing with the Washington Commanders , according to a person familiar with the agreement, a move that gives quarterback Jayden Daniels and the offense a proven, experienced wide receiver behind Terry McLaurin. The person spoke to The Associated Press on conditio...
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Fuego volcano activity that triggered evacuations in Guatemala is decreasing, but risks remain
Activity at Guatemala's Fuego volcano that began Monday morning and caused widespread evacuations is gradually decreasing, authorities said Wednesday. However, the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction, or CONRED, urged the population to remain cautious because rainfall fro...
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San Antonio's 'People's Hearing' highlights the human and financial costs of federal immigration enforcement
Civil rights advocates, elected officials and families gathered at Our Lady of the Lake University to document the impact of federal immigration enforcement on San Antonio communities....
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Crews remove the granite seal on the White House helipad, signaling potential project delays
Construction crews working on a new helipad at the White House have taken apart the massive granite seal that would serve as the new landing spot for Marine One, signaling potential delays in the project. Photos captured by The Associated Press on Wednesday show construction work...
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We’ve had a pretty mild summer so far. Does this mean anything for San Antonio’s winter?
Remember the summers of 2022 and 2023? Those were San Antonio’s hottest summers ever on record for the Alamo City! Thankfully, summer 2026 has been much milder. But what does this mean for our approaching fall and winter? Let’s chat... KEY POINTS: 2026 has been our rainiest year ...
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No evidence? No problem. Trump pushes ahead on false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalized
Jeanine Pirro this week found out there's a tradeoff between loyalty to President Donald Trump and being loyal to reality. The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia — a fierce defender and decades-long friend — openly refuted Trump’s claims of vandalism regarding one of his ...
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Appeals court says fishermen's claim in lobster defamation suit raises First Amendment questions
A federal appeals court signaled that it might not allow a lawsuit brought by fishing industry businesses and trade groups against a California aquarium to proceed because of the case's potential impact on free speech. The New England-based plaintiffs sued the Monterey Bay Aquari...
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State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe
New Mexico’s attorney general sued the U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday, accusing it of blocking the state from investigating sex crimes at Jeffrey Epstein’s sprawling ranch near Santa Fe. The lawsuit in federal court in Washington, D.C., said the department and Acting Att...
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A man arrested at Trump golf course near Los Angeles set to appear in court on weapons charge
A California man who was arrested at President Donald Trump's Los Angeles-area golf course while pretending to be part of the security detail preparing for Trump's visit is due in court Wednesday on a federal weapons charge. Jeanine John Taele, 38, was arrested Sunday at Trump Na...
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Northside Independent School District welcomes teachers at convocation
More than 13,000 staff members are preparing for a new school year at the Northside Independent School District (NISD). KSAT attended the convocation at the Northside Sports Gym on Wednesday. The district is welcoming 400 new teachers. The convocation is a way to rally excitement...
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Live Music in San Antonio This Week: George Porter Jr., Angel White, Sawyer Brown, Steve Earle
This week’s live music calendar spans nearly every corner of the musical map, from funk pioneer George Porter Jr. to outlaw troubadour Steve Earle. Also don’t overlook Texas country-soul artist Angel White and a stacked local bill of adventurous metal acts. Let’s jump in and expl...
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Wildfire near Athens leaves rescuers scrambling to reunite hundreds of animals
Sasa, an alert and floppy-eared mixed-breed puppy, did not return home when the remaining containment lines were lifted Wednesday in the wake of a wildfire that swept across mountains and coastal areas near Athens. The pup was one of hundreds of pets and wild animals rescued by v...
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'I forgive you:' Mother seeks justice in daughter's 8-year-old cold murder case
A San Antonio mother has spent the past eight years waiting desperately for San Antonio police to make an arrest in her daughter’s murder case. Debra Seward, who is a minister and works as the community engagement coordinator of the San Antonio African American Community Archive ...
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Falcons' Jalon Walker to miss the 2026 season with a torn ACL
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Jalon Walker will miss the 2026 season with a torn ACL, the organization announced Wednesday. Walker was carted off the field at training camp on Tuesday after going down following a pass-rush play. The injury was quickly feared to be an ACL tea...
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Comal ISD voters to decide $567 million bond proposal in November
Comal Independent School District voters will decide in November whether to approve a $567 million bond package for safety upgrades, campus repairs, new schools and classroom technology. The proposal is split into two items on the ballot. Proposition A would provide nearly $540 m...
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FAA is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump's helicopter approached
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Donald Trump's helicopter was approaching Reagan National Airport Tuesday afternoon in what appears to be a violation of safety procedures put in place after last year's midair c...
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Scientists are certain a wayward SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon as predicted
A SpaceX rocket that launched a pair of lunar landers slammed into the moon as predicted on Wednesday after drifting off course for the past year, scientists reported. Although no one observed the actual 5,400-mph (8,700-kph) collision, a telescope in Chile spotted what astronome...
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LIV Golf has lead investor and planning ahead for another season
LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil announced an agreement Wednesday with a lead investor that would allow the rival league to forge ahead without the backing of Saudi funding while making players major equity holders. O'Neil did not identify the investor, only that it has signed an agreem...
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SeaWorld San Antonio gets 7 more beluga whales rescued from Canadian marine park
SeaWorld San Antonio welcomed seven more rescued beluga whales from Marineland of Canada, bringing the park’s total beluga population to 17. SeaWorld San Antonio gets 7 more beluga whales rescued from Canadian marine park was first posted on August 5, 2026 at 10:23 am. ©2021...
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New images of the sun show its surface in the finest detail yet
Scientists have captured images of the sun's surface in the finest detail yet, revealing a strange and dynamic facade. It's dangerous to look directly at the sun without proper eye protection. But researchers were able to peek at its scorching surface with the help of the Nationa...
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Suspect charged with capital murder in connection with far West Side shooting, BCSO says
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said two people who were shot Tuesday night in a far West Side neighborhood have died . The suspect, who was arrested in connection with the shooting, faces a capital murder charge and at least five additional felonies. Salazar identified the s...
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Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was inspired by Barry Sanders serving his teammates
Saquon Barkley saw a clip of Barry Sanders on NFL Films when he was a kid that left a lasting impression. It wasn’t Sanders juking half the defense on one of his dynamic touchdown runs. Instead, the Hall of Fame running back who inspired a generation of running backs with his sen...
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Share your 2026 back-to-school photos on KSAT Connect
Can you believe it’s that time of year again? Although start dates vary by district, most children are gearing up to head back to the classroom in the upcoming weeks. >> Texas tax-free weekend returns Aug. 7-9. Here’s what shoppers need to know. Whether it’s a snapshot of first-d...
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Tensions in Lebanon and other news from across the Middle East
Tensions are rising in Lebanon, while U.S. President Donald Trump says a deal could be reached soon to reopen the Strait of Hormuz . Here's a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Wednesday. Full coverage can be found here . Israel tells res...
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Judge criticizes the Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case
A federal judge decried efforts to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol as he reluctantly dismissed the seditious conspiracy case against members of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group at the Trump administration's request . The move Tuesday close...
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European soccer leagues add to pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid 'crisis' meeting
The association of European soccer leagues called for governance reform of FIFA on Wednesday, adding to the mounting pressure on president Gianni Infantino following his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup . On the day that Infantino reportedly held a meeting with senior ...
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4 stabbed in central London in what police believe was a mental health incident
London police said Wednesday that a woman was arrested after four people were stabbed in Covent Garden, a central area of the capital that is popular with visitors. The Metropolitan Police said early indications suggest it was a mental health-related incident and that scissors we...
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Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in major victory for Democrats’ progressive wing
Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, defeating U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens in a massive victory for the party’s progressive wing in a battleground state. The real test of El-Sayed’s and progressives’ strength will now come in a November matchup aga...
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As seen on SA Live - Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026
Today @ 10:30 a.m., Garden Ridge Market Days is the largest pop-up farm & artisan market in the San Antonio area, with over 200 local small business vendors, free activities, food trucks, live music and it’s free to attend. Today they highlight a few of the fun finds you can disc...
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Deported Honduran man sues city after Houston police allegedly detained him for 2 hours while waiting for ICE
The lawsuit comes several months after the Houston City Council adopted and then revised an ordinance that sought to limit the Houston Police Department's coordination with ICE as well as how long its officers could hold someone with a civil immigration warrant....
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Data centers use lots of water and power, but Texas officials don't know exactly how much
As more and more data center developers submit proposals to build in Texas, questions about how they will impact Texas' grid and contribute to drought conditions across the state are widespread....
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Moroccan families seek missing loved ones after the migrant surge to Spain's Ceuta
Mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters and friends gather along the Moroccan side of the border with the Spanish territory of Ceuta , scanning for familiar faces. Each returning migrant is met with the question: Have you seen my son? My daughter? My brother? Authorities say all but ...
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The Latest: No winner yet in Senate Democratic primary in Michigan
The Associated Press has yet to call a winner in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. The race between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and moderate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens has been a proxy battle for the party’s direction. Tuesday’s elections also included a Democratic primary victor...
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Reward up to $5K offered for tips in assault of New York Knicks fans downtown after NBA Finals
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest after two New York Knicks fans were assaulted in San Antonio following the NBA Finals. The attack happened around 12:30 a.m. on June 14 outside a hotel in the 100 block of East Houston Str...
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These fruity, summer cocktails are about to be your new obsession
Summer is far from over here in South Texas. These refreshing cocktail recipes will help you soak up every last second of the sunny season. Lifestyle & design expert Stephanie Pena Frost created these tasty drinks with an assist from Total Wine & More . Coconut Margaritas (makes ...
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North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee recommends his censure
Embattled North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards withdrew from his reelection campaign on Wednesday, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides in his office. The Eth...
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Empty pews and fear of ICE on Maryland’s Eastern Shore after TPS ends for Haitians
These are harrowing days for the Word of Life Center, a church that has long been a vibrant hub of the Haitian community on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. A bridal shower and yard-sale barbeque were canceled. So were English-language classes. Roosevelt Toussaint, the senior pastor of ...
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House Democrats add 12 solidly Trump districts to their midterm election target list
House Democrats are adding a dozen Republican-held seats to their list of targets for the November midterms, expanding the national campaign map to districts Donald Trump won easily less than two years ago. The move brings the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's list of...
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Russian drone factory director badly injured in car explosion
The director of a factory supplying drones to the Russian military was badly wounded when his car exploded, news reports said Wednesday. The state Tass and RIA Novosti agencies said that Vladimir Tkachuk was hospitalized in grave condition following the explosion late Tuesday in ...
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East Central ISD prepares to open 2 new schools as enrollment surges
East Central ISD will open two new campuses next week as the district works to keep up with rapid growth that officials say is expected to continue for years. Victory Elementary STEM Academy in Elmendorf and Valor College Prep Middle School in the Hedwig area will welcome student...
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Progressives and moderate Democrats both see wins in primary races while Trump flexes power over GOP
Everyone got a little bit of what they wanted in Tuesday's primary elections. It was a good night for the Democratic establishment, the progressives and Republican candidates endorsed by President Trump....
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Progressives see biggest win yet in Michigan while Trump flexes power over GOP
Progressives notched major wins in Michigan while voters in Missouri and Washington rejected insurgent Democrats. Meanwhile, Trump continued to flex his influence over the Republican Party....
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Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies
Matt Walker couldn’t pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey. Now, he can feed Bailey spoons of peanut butter while she lies on his lap and play fetch with her in Central Park. His al...
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Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills 17
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed 17 people and wounded 44 others overnight into Wednesday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said....
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A Russian barrage in Ukraine's capital kills 17 as air defenses fall short
Ukraine's depleted air defenses failed to stop any of Moscow's incoming missiles overnight.
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Disney's strong quarter driven by 'Toy Story 5' and the draw of its US theme parks
Disney's solid third quarter was driven by a $1 billion box office haul from “Toy Story 5” and the strong draw of U.S. theme parks that helped to offset continued weakness from international tourism. Disney also announced a global short-form content sharing deal with TikTok on We...
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Fauci's decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment tees up a legal debate and a contempt vote
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment before Congress will be put to the test this week as a Republican-led committee prepares to vote to hold him in contempt and refer the matter to the Justice Department. A contempt finding could open the door to an investi...
business
Rackspace Technology, executives named in securities fraud lawsuit over AI strategy
A securities fraud class-action lawsuit has been filed against San Antonio-based Rackspace Technology Inc. and senior executives, which were unnamed. The complaint alleges the company misled investors about its artificial intelligence strategy and the impact those investments wou...
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Celebrate Dyslexia streamlines teacher training with San Antonio universities, public schools
San Antonio-based Celebrate Dyslexia can now partner directly with school districts and universities to train dyslexia practitioners. Celebrate Dyslexia streamlines teacher training with San Antonio universities, public schools was first posted on August 5, 2026 at 5:00 am. ©...
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Families brace for change as Third Future takes over more struggling Texas schools
The Waco Bridge is a nonprofit local news organization supported by The Texas Tribune, reporting on Waco government, education and community. Sign up for the Bridge’s free newsletter here. WACO — Laneisha Latimer has heard about the strict way Third Future Schools plans to run So...
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Record heat wave impacts people and animals in Japan and Korean Peninsula
Fans fainting at a baseball park. Lions dying at a zoo. A woman taking shelter in a car found dead. A doctor advising people to eat dog meat to promote stamina. The scenes caused by a record heat wave in Northeast Asia illustrate how extreme temperatures have gripped South Korea,...
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China announces countermeasures against Washington, including controls on drone exports to the US
China announced a series of economic measures Wednesday against the United States, including controls on exports of drones to the U.S. and a ban on dealings with six American entities, in response to recent restrictions imposed by Washington. Tensions are simmering between the wo...
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📚Early preview: What to expect for those headed back to school on Monday
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS HEAT INDEX: 102-105 around SA, higher along coastal plain SEA BREEZE: May generate a shower or two over weekend, early next week BACK-TO-SCHOOL: Monday & next week will generally be quiet FORECAST TODAY Hot & humid. A high temperature near 98 will translate to...
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WHO chief arrives in Congo to support Ebola response as cases near 4,000
The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo to support measures being ramped up to slow the world’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak , the agency said Wednesday, as confirmed cases reach nearly 4,000. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Kin...
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Nicotine pouches can be marketed as 'lower risk' than cigarettes. Is that dangerous?
The FDA allowed some Zyn nicotine pouches to be marketed as "lower risk" than cigarettes. Public health experts agree they can help current smokers, but worry young people may become addicted....