Researchers recently traced the birthplace of the world’s dominant cotton species to the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. Their sleuthing also uncovered a treasure trove of genetic diversity in wild populations, which could eventually make the crop more resilient.
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The Laredo Democrat’s 28th District was one of five seats Republicans redrew last summer to flip to GOP control. But the new map has proven less ironclad than the party hoped....
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After an unmarked vehicle ran over a man in Houston this past weekend, Houston Matters asks a civil rights attorney about the rights of citizens and non-citizens alike in these situations....
business
Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai laid out what he described as his administration’s accomplishments during his final State of the County address, delivered as he prepares to leave office after losing in the primary. Speaking to a room of business executives and community leaders, S...
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For many San Antonio families, Thanksgiving means a crowded table, familiar recipes and time with loved ones. For some young soldiers training at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, it may mean their first major holiday away from home. The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excelle...
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Early vote runs from Monday, October 19 to Friday, October 30. Early voters can visit any of our Early Vote Centers to vote.
government
The Bexar County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday reaffirming its support for Brooke Army Medical Center’s role in regional trauma care. The vote comes as Methodist Healthcare seeks designation as a Level II trauma facility — a move the court says cou...
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During Free College Application Week, which runs Oct. 12-18 this year, Texas residents can apply to participating public universities and colleges at no cost. Texans can apply to college for free during weeklong initiative was first posted on October 13, 2026 at 3:25 pm. ©20...
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The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identified a man who was shot on the West Side last week . As police were responding to the Oct. 4 shooting, officers found the man with gunshot wounds at an apartment complex parking lot in the 7200 block of Marbach Road, according to a...
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San Antonio residents have for decades worried about how nearby industries affect the air they breathe. The Health Collaborative is getting the data.
