2 men on Texas most wanted list captured
Authorities have captured Dewarren Knowles and Antioneo Ryen Sims, who were both listed on Texas' 10 Most Wanted list. Knowles, arrested in San Antonio, had been on the run since February with a warrant for sexual assault of a child. Sims, apprehended in Houston, had multiple convictions for failing to register as a sex offender. These arrests contribute to the 31 fugitives captured by Texas Crime Stoppers in 2024.
San Antonio woman battling kidney failure seeks return for sentimental blanket after losing it in Houston
A San Antonio woman battling kidney failure is pleading for the return of a cherished item lost during a recent trip in Houston.
Latino voting rights group calls for investigation after Texas authorities search homes
A Latino voting rights group is calling for a federal investigation after its volunteers said Texas authorities raided their homes and seized phones and computers.
US government indicts Guatemalan suspect on smuggling charges over deaths of 53 migrants in trailer
U.S. authorities have announced the indictment of a Guatemalan suspect who they say helped coordinate a human smuggling effort that ended with 53 migrants dead in a sweltering tractor-trailer in San Antonio.
No one hurt after suspects fire shots at JBSA-Lackland guards in 2 incidents in San Antonio
Early this morning, an active shooter situation occurred at the main gate of the JBSA-Chapman Training Annex at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.
In competitive South Texas legislative race, a fight emerges over a candidate’s Hispanic surname
The Bexar County GOP accused Democrat Kristian Carranza of using a Hispanic surname to appeal to the district’s largely Hispanic population.
San Antonio church leaders train to serve as mental health counselors
Under a Harvard Medical School pilot program, church members and leaders will work as interns before counseling on their own, referring more serious cases to medical providers.
Looking for gas? ⛽ Help us update our list of open gas stations in Houston
Residents of Houston are facing long lines at gas stations, with many struggling to find open stations to refuel their vehicles and generators.
President Biden approves Acting Gov. Dan Patrick requests to declare federal emergency disaster declaration
Acting Governor Dan Patrick announced Tuesday, one day after Hurricane Beryl ravaged through Southeast Texas, President Joe Biden has approved his request to declare federal emergency disaster declaration for the state of Texas.
U.S. Supreme Court sides with Texas woman who claims she was arrested out of political retribution
Sylvia Gonzalez alleged the city of Castle Hills had arrested her on a minor charge in retaliation for criticizing the city manager.
Texas sues to block new Biden administration rule protecting access to some gender transition care
In March, the federal government said providers can’t deny gender care to transgender people that would be provided to others for other purposes.
US gas prices are falling. Experts point to mild demand at the pump ahead of summer travel
Gas prices are once again on the decline across the U.S. That's bringing some relief to drivers now paying a little less to fill up their tanks.
To fight poverty, some Texas cities gave aid with no strings attached. Conservatives are pushing back.
Guaranteed income programs let participants use funds however they see fit. Critics argue they're not a good use of taxpayer dollars.
Texas Democrats try to unify against GOP “extremism” as their own challenges and strife persist
The party faces internal tension over the Israel-Hamas war and Biden’s new immigration policy heading into November.
Texas A&M explores proposal to boost Texas power grid and prevent blackouts
The Texas A&M System is considering a plan to boost the Texas power grid and prevent blackouts by building "peaker" power plants on their land.
Seven charged in smuggling migrants in sweltering secret compartment with little water
Authorities say seven people have been arrested after smuggling 26 migrants near San Antonio, Texas, in a secret compartment of a trailer with little water and in sweltering heat.
How a chance meeting helped Texas become the nation’s top beekeeping state
Twelve years after a state law gave tax breaks for keeping bees on at least five acres, people are still getting into the trade — or throwing in the towel and hiring professionals to do it for them.
Digital billboards across Texas seek leads in missing children cases
The collaboration between the Texas Center for the Missing, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and Clear Channel Outdoor Americas has led to the launch of a month-long initiative across Houston, San Antonio, and El Paso.
Texas revamps Narcan distribution following delays, unpredictable supply
Texas has tapped more than $45 million in federal funds to get the overdose-reversing drug into the hands of law enforcement, members of the public. But the program has been plagued by supply issues, delays and lack of communication.
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales prevails in primary runoff over gun influencer Brandon Herrera
The race became a referendum on the San Antonio Republican’s vote to support a bipartisan gun control package after the Uvalde school shooting.
Texas AG sues Biden administration, ATF for banning private firearm sales
The Biden administration's rule looks to stop a loophole allowing gun sales by unlicensed dealers who don't perform background checks. Ken Paxton, however, called it “a dramatic escalation of [Joe Biden's] tyrannical abuse of authority."
Texas Republicans have tried to rein in property taxes for five years. Has it worked?
Texas has spent billions of dollars to drive down property taxes. Many homeowners saw a significant tax cut last year, per a Texas Tribune analysis.
Home of family charged after deaths of pregnant San Antonio teen, Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra to go on sale
The home of a San Antonio man and his parents, who have been charged in connection with the deaths of a pregnant teen and her boyfriend is now up for sale, according to the San Antonio Express-News.
Road trip: 3 San Antonio amusement parks and events that will keep you cool and entertained this summer
Summer is finally on the horizon, which means it’s time to start considering what you and your family can plan for coming months.
The NBA play-in games are set. It'll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-Kings
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are staying in New Orleans for a couple more days.
Desperate young Guatemalans try to reach the US even after horrific deaths of migrating relatives
In the small town of Comitancillo in Guatemala’s mostly Indigenous highlands, two murals memorialize the nearly two dozen local migrants who died in mass tragedies en route to the United States recently.
More than half of foreign-born people in US live in just 4 states and half are naturalized citizens
More than half of the foreign-born population in the United States lives in just four states — California, Texas, Florida and New York.