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Texas AG blocks release of records on death of Rep. Tony Gonzales’ staffer
Regina Santos-Aviles committed suicide by setting herself on fire in September at her Uvalde home, police say.
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The Texas power grid will get a boost from batteries this winter
Despite degradation risks in colder temperatures, storage allows for more availability during peak winter demand periods.
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Donation will allow low-income San Antonio students to see Congo Falls exhibit
Zoo officials said 30 SAISD campuses will participate in the free field trips to see the gorillas.
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New chef-driven restaurant Katerina opening in Stone Oak
Chefs Justin Manzi and Greg Carter will helm the restaurant, scheduled to open in early January.
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Senate candidate James Talarico strives to make inroads with South Texas Latinos
Bobby Pulido’s endorsement of State Rep. James Talarico comes as the Democrat looks to build momentum.
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Texas AG Ken Paxton agrees to unseal divorce records after media lawsuits
The judge in the case still must sign off on the order for it to become official.
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San Antonio looking to install rainbow sidewalks along city’s LGBTQ+ strip
The plan comes after the State of Texas denied the city’s request to keep its Pride crosswalks.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Study names San Antonio one of dirtiest U.S. cities
Texas cities dominated the list overall, representing more than half of the top 10.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Public hearing on controversial San Antonio housing development set for January
The special hearing on Guajolote Ranch was set following a protest at Wednesday’s San Antonio Planning Commission meeting.
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Ken Paxton sets up tip line for Texans to tattle on trans bathroom usage
It sure would be a shame if everyone flooded the brand new tip line like a backed-up toilet.