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Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump's trip to North Dakota

President Donald Trump on Wednesday is taking his maiden voyage on a new Air Force One — a retrofitted Boeing 747 worth $400 million gifted by Qatar that embeds his personality more deeply into the institution of the American presidency.Gone is the trademark light blue hull that ...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Jul 1, 2026

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Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy that journalists be accompanied by an escort

A federal judge has ordered the Defense Department to temporarily halt a requirement that journalists be accompanied by an official escort, another legal setback for the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict media access at the Pentagon. It was not immediately clear whether ...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Jul 1, 2026

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Kroger buying regional grocer Giant Eagle in a deal valued at $1.65 billion

Kroger said Wednesday it plans to buy regional grocer and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in a deal valued at $1.65 billion. Giant Eagle, which is privately held, has 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone pharmacies across northern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland a...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Jul 1, 2026

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🎆 Things to do in July: Firework celebrations, AC/DC, 'Mean Girls: The Musical'

If you’re wondering what you can plan for throughout July, you’ve come to the right place. San Antonio is sizzling this summer with a packed lineup of events worth checking out.Several places across the city will host Fourth of July events honoring America’s 250th birthday, inclu...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Jul 1, 2026

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🎆 Where to celebrate Fourth of July in San Antonio, surrounding areas

As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, San Antonio and surrounding communities are hosting several Independence Day events, ranging from free celebrations downtown to ticketed shows across the region.While Independence Day falls on Saturday this year, many events are getting ...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Jul 1, 2026

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Boerne firefighters share harrowing Fourth of July flood rescue stories

First responders who helped carry out rescues and recovery efforts in the Fourth of July floods are now opening up about what they experienced.Boerne Fire Department Lieutenant Joe Rodriguez and firefighter Andy Creech were part of a boat rescue team of seven people called to Com...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Jul 1, 2026

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How the Supreme Court became a pivotal force in Trump's immigration agenda

President Donald Trump's administration looked to the Supreme Court to greenlight its sweeping hard-line immigration agenda and, by and large, it got the backing it was looking for with one key exception — birthright citizenship. After lower courts repeatedly ruled against the Tr...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Jul 1, 2026

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Man hospitalized after being shot on Interstate 35 access road, SAPD says

A man was shot while walking along Interstate 35 on the Northeast Side, according to San Antonio police. The shooting happened around 2:20 a.m. Wednesday in the 9400 block of I-35 northbound, which is located near Randolph Boulevard. The man and a woman were walking on the access...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Jul 1, 2026

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Former soldier convicted of stealing $1.12 million in military meals from Fort Bliss

A federal jury has convicted a former U.S. Army civilian contractor in El Paso for stealing more than $1.1 million worth of Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MREs) from Fort Bliss and selling them, federal officials announced.Joseph Lavar Davis, 47, was found guilty of conspiracy to commit the...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Jul 1, 2026

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Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to know

Popular — and expensive — GLP-1 weight loss drugs just got a lot cheaper for many older Americans. Starting Wednesday, the federal government is offering a selection of the brand name medications to certain Medicare and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries for $50 a month through a n...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Jul 1, 2026

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As seen on SA Live - Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Today @ 10:30 a.m., Get even more excited for the World Cup - Hard Rock Cafe is offering a chance to meet soccer superstar Messi & Nostalgic treats meet modern flavors at a brand new Milkshake shop.Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio has partnered with Lionel Messi to help bring even more...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Jul 1, 2026

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Naomi Osaka shows off another fashion creation before reaching 3rd round at Wimbledon

Naomi Osaka had a new look to show off before winning her second-round match at Wimbledon. Osaka, whose fashion reveals have become an event of their own at Grand Slam tournaments, wore a less elaborate outfit for her walk-on than the “Kill Bill” inspired kimono she sported for h...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Jul 1, 2026

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Fire in Belgian apartment block leaves at least 6 people dead, many injured

At least six people were killed and many others injured on Wednesday in a fire at an apartment block on the outskirts of the Belgian city of Antwerp, police said.The blaze was caused by a technical failure on the ground floor of the building, where more than 200 people live in 80...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Jul 1, 2026

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San Antonio’s 2019 climate plan reboots for increasingly tough political environment

The city's landmark 2019 plan is up for its first formal review — and again faces questions about the efficacy of local climate efforts.San Antonio’s 2019 climate plan reboots for increasingly tough political environment was first posted on July 1, 2026 at 5:00 am.©2021 "San...

San Antonio Report (nonprofit local newsroom)Jul 1, 2026

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Hello July! Still no 100° days in sight

FORECAST HIGHLIGHTSSTEADY: We’re on repeat again today ONE OR TWO SHOWERS: Thursday through SaturdaySLIGHTLY BETTER CHANCE: Sunday and Monday FORECASTTODAYThe first few days of July will look exactly like the last days of June: Mid-90s, heat indices in the upper-90s, and plenty o...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Jul 1, 2026

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Judges resume sentencing over shooting at Texas immigration facility

More people awaited sentencing Wednesday over a shooting outside a Texas immigration center that has already resulted in decades-long prison sentences for others, including a former Marine who received 100 years in prison.The hearing comes nearly a year after the shooting last Ju...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Jul 1, 2026

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A ship ran aground in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state TV reports

A ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz after not running Iran’s approved route through the water, Iranian state television reported Wednesday. The report identified the affected vessel as a foreign container ship, but offered no other immediate details.The Iranian state TV re...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Jul 1, 2026

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Turkey tightens security and showcases strength and commitment ahead of NATO summit

Turkey is rolling out sweeping security measures for next month’s NATO summit, deploying tens of thousands of police and placing air defenses on high alert, while banning public gatherings and imposing controversial restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly.That's meant ...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Jul 1, 2026

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Writer E. Jean Carroll calls for Trump to pay $5.8M after high court appeal fails

Advice columnist E. Jean Carroll asked a judge Tuesday to require President Donald Trump to pay her $5 million from a jury verdict that concluded Trump sexually abused her in 1996 and defamed her after she publicly described the attack in 2019. Carroll's lawyers said in papers fi...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Jul 1, 2026

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Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored goals in a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night to break a 40-year drought without a win in the knockout stage and progressed to the World Cup round of 16.Quiñones opened the scoring in the 22n...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Jul 1, 2026

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Six protesters to be sentenced in Texas immigrant detention center shooting

Six people who pleaded guilty to charges related to a demonstration and shooting outside a Texas immigrant detention center are set to be sentenced Wednesday. Other protesters have already been sentenced to decades behind bars, including a former Marine who was handed a 100-year ...

KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)Jul 1, 2026