Texas Sen. Angela Paxton, R-McKinney, and 15 other state senators have asked Texas' two U.S. senators to support the state's new AI law against the Trump administration's efforts to quash state laws aimed at regulating AI.

Texas lawmakers from both parties oppose Trump’s order targeting state AI laws

Texas’ new law regulating AI is set to take effect Jan. 1, two months after Trump’s executive order threatening to cut off some federal money if states pass ‘onerous’ AI laws.

by Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, speaks with reporters in the U.S. Capitol during the last votes of the year on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025.

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With ACA subsidies set to expire, Texas Republicans in Congress remain hazy about path forward

Texas’ entire House GOP delegation voted this week for a health care package that lets the tax credits lapse. They will be forced to vote on a three-year extension of the subsidies in January.

by Marijke Friedman, The Texas TribuneDecember 19, 2025December 19, 2025

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Jarel’s Toy Chest to hold annual toy giveaway this Saturday

Billed as San Antonio’s largest free toy giveaway, the annual event has handed out over 70,000 holiday presents.

by Anjali Gupta December 18, 2025December 19, 2025

San Antonio News

Bexar County Commissioners join fight over Guajolote Ranch development

Commissioners signed a resolution urging state regulators to reconsider their approval of a wasterwater plant that opponents say threatens the Edwards Aquifer.

by Michael Karlis December 18, 2025December 22, 2025

A volunteer who helped after the July 4 flood visits Kerrville's Louise Hays Park on Nov. 21, 2025. Nov. 21, 2025

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Texas is approving money for flood warning systems, but will it be enough to build Kerr County’s?

The county where more than 100 died in July floods wants to quickly build a $5 million flood warning system.

by Emily Foxhall and Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

San Antonio News

San Antonio City Council narrowly approves moving city elections

The 6-5 vote is a victory for Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, who argued the shift in schedule would cut costs and boost turnout.

by Michael Karlis December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Dr. Bradley Eisemann, a Houston plastic surgeon, poses for a portrait at his plastic surgery center on Dec. 17, 2025.

Texas News

How cutting transgender instruction at Texas medical schools undermines health groups’ recommendations

Health providers and faculty members fear students will no longer understand the nuances of caring for transgender people, who tend to have higher rates of certain mental and physical health conditions.

by Stephen Simpson, Terri Langford and Lindsey Byman, The Texas TribuneDecember 18, 2025December 18, 2025

San Antonio News

Study names San Antonio one of dirtiest U.S. cities

Texas cities dominated the list overall, representing more than half of the top 10.

by Stephanie Koithan December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

San Antonio News

Unionized San Antonio hotel workers to get $20 hourly minimum wage

Union members at the Grand Hyatt and Hyatt Regency hotels ratified a new three-year contract on Thursday.

by Michael Karlis December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

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Texas, Florida sue FDA over abortion pill approval

Seeking to pull mifepristone from the drug market, the states argued that the FDA did not properly evaluate the pill’s safety and effectiveness.

by Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

San Antonio News

Councilwoman Misty Spears says she’s undeterred after alleged threat

‘Acts or threats of violence will not deter my commitment to public service or the values of civility, respect and integrity,’ the San Antonio councilwoman said.

by Michael Karlis December 18, 2025December 18, 2025