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Anyone who has watched an episode of “9-1-1: Nashville” could be forgiven for thinking the city is constantly beset by tornadoes that turn outdoor concerts into scenes of carnage and blow scooter-riding tourists onto the tops of water towers.That may be a TV exaggeration, but tor...
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After U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Hebert Kaleth Ibarra Castro, 20, on June 25, local lawmakers are trying to get him released and back home.His wife, Marisol Pantoj, said Ibarra Castro was arrested while driving in China Grove.“ICE records indicate he ...
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State lawmakers are exploring prohibiting foreign nationals from using Texas surrogates, elevating a niche fertility issue into a larger battle over immigration and birthright citizenship, surrogacy experts say.The Texas Senate health committee will hear testimony on Wednesday ab...
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Texas community colleges have struggled with enrollment over the past 15 years as many high school graduates opted to go straight into the workforce, but a new report points to signs of the campuses pivoting to stay relevant.More students are graduating from Texas high schools, y...
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After decades of reliable bipartisan backing for Israel, a new AP-NORC poll reveals a dramatic erosion of support for the longtime U.S. ally, with rising opposition from Democrats and signs of division among Republicans.The survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Af...
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Explosions rocked Syria's capital on Tuesday and injured at least 18 people as France’s president met with his counterpart in a landmark visit to the country rebuilding from years of civil war, Syria's Interior Ministry said.It was the second attack in Damascus in a week and a se...
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South Korea began enforcing a law Tuesday that allows steep punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers for spreading false information as journalist groups warned it could chill public discourse and invite censorship. Journalists and civil liberties groups...
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Far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she’ll run for the French presidency next year despite being sentenced Tuesday to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement.The decision by the 57-year-old veteran of three presidential races sets up a fourth campaign like no oth...
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The rich and poor shared paradise in Caraballeda on Venezuela's Caribbean coast. Their apartments, a few with direct marina access and hundreds in public housing towers, stood on the same curving street and offered idyllic views of the white sandy beaches and crystal waters.The y...
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President Donald Trump on Tuesday insisted that the United States should be in control of Greenland rather than NATO ally Denmark, renewing tensions in Europe even as the trans-Atlantic military alliance was announcing billions in arms deals at a summit in an attempt to appease t...
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The roller-coaster ride for AI stocks snapped back down on Tuesday and dragged Wall Street lower.The S&P 500 fell 0.4% even though the majority of stocks within the index rose. The drops for stocks in the artificial-intelligence industry dragged the Nasdaq composite down 1.2%, ...
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Prince Harry's final lawsuit aimed at taming the British tabloids ended in defeat Tuesday as a judge said he failed to prove his privacy invasion claims against the publisher of the Daily Mail.Justice Matthew Nicklin rejected the broad inferences the Duke of Sussex relied on to t...
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The man charged with killing Charlie Kirk strolled Utah Valley University in shorts and a T-shirt, bought a meal at Chick-fil-A and made contact with people from Kirk’s organization, before returning in different clothes to shoot the conservative activist from a rooftop, an inves...
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They may arrive at the same destination, but two passengers on the same flight can have strikingly different travel experiences.One traveler breezes through a priority security lane and heads straight to an invite-only lounge for craft cocktails and a chef-prepared meal before bo...
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Spurs Sports & Entertainment has released the schedule for 10 community meetings on the proposed downtown arena and sports district. Find dates, locations and details on how to participate....
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Folarin Balogun's presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic impact on the world of soccer, but he ultimately played a forgettable role in the Americans' 4-1 loss in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday.The 25-year-old striker, who had three goals in...
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The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth.While the U.S. was boosted b...
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A parasite is causing hundreds of cases of serious stomach and intestinal illness across several states, including Texas, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The parasite is Cyclospora cayetanensis, which is microscopic, but the infection’s symptoms c...
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to block Texas from enforcing a state law that requires apps stores to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent for minors seeking to download apps or make in-app purchases on mobile phones. Justice Samuel Alito, in a pair of one-se...
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The U.S. military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic's ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran immediately warned Washington it would “...
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Bexar County has recorded four suspected domestic violence murder-suicides in less than three weeks. It’s a number Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar called shocking over the weekend, saying half the homicides in his county this year are now domestic violence-related.The latest ...
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July 1 marked the end of the Biden-era SAVE Plan and the clock began to tick on a 90-day window to choose a new plan or risk being assigned one.Here’s what to know about student loan repayment changes was first posted on July 6, 2026 at 5:32 pm.©2021 "San Antonio Report". Us...
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Toyota will add 2,000 jobs and a new factory after state and local officials put together an incentive package valued at $303 million.
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Toyota Motor North America announced the planned expansion of its operations in San Antonio. In a Monday news release, the automaker said it will invest $3.6 billion in its South Side plant that will create a “second vehicle assembly line” for the production of Toyota Tacoma truc...
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Hundreds of masked members of the Texas-based white supremacist group Patriot Front marched in formation through Washington, D.C., on Independence Day, the Austin-American Statesman reports. Patriot Front, which originated in the Dallas-Fort Worth city of Grapevine, frequently pa...
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A GoFundMe set up for The Dakota East Side Ice House has pulled in more than $9,000 as it seeks to raise the $16,000 needed to keep the beloved San Antonio hangout open. Dakota regular April Pantheress Winn organized the effort on behalf of owner Kent Oliver, who late last month ...
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Texas' App Store Accountability Act requires minors to have their parents' permission to download most apps. The Supreme Court says the law can go into effect as lawsuits continue in lower courts....
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Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Texas’ contested U.S. Senate seat, is pushing back on speculation that U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s absence from the party’s state convention last month is a sign his former primary rival is refusing to back him. Some politica...
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WASHINGTON — On the fourth anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, which overturned the constitutional right to abortion, Samantha Casiano carried a picture of her daughter, Halo, with her to meetings on Capitol Hill. The photo showed Halo without a fully formed skull and b...
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Bexar County leaders are considering a new program they say could help protect children during family emergencies and potentially prevent abuse, neglect and other tragedies before they occur.Barbara Schaffer, director of strategic planning, is expected to ask Bexar County Commiss...
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The city bought the building with funds from the Spurs which plans to redevelop the property for an arena district in downtown San Antonio.
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A deadly crash along a highway in Castroville this past weekend has some drivers casting a critical eye at a road construction project in that area.The crash Sunday morning happened on U.S. Highway 90 near Tondre Parkway and killed a woman who was a passenger in one of the vehicl...
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A new Sam’s Club is projected to open on the city’s far West Side by late 2027, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing.The 166,000-squre-foot project was registered Thursday and will be located at 3007 West Loop 1604 South, which is located near Kriewa...
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The grandfather of a man who was shot and killed by the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis over the weekend says he wants answers from law enforcement.Evaniel Johnson said he is waiting to see if video footage supports the police narrative that his 20-year-old grandson, Tyrin Jo...
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President Donald Trump’s mass pardons for supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol don't apply to a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, a federal judge ruled Mon...
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Mikel Merino was still on the bench in the final minutes of regulation, with Spain coach Luis de la Fuente worried about hanging on to his substitutes as long as possible because of looming extra time.The Arsenal forward made all that fretting moot.Merino scored in the first minu...
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A toddler discovered in a backyard pool in a Phoenix suburb in February was declared dead before being found breathing hours later in a room that serves as the hospital morgue, according to recently released police records.Two Gilbert police officers saw possible signs of life mu...
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On or about July 22, 2026, Bexar County will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of program year (2025) HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds....
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A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report, leading prominent supporters to pull their endorsements and throwing a must-win race for the party in...
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Known for free adult education services, Restore Education is opening an adult charter high school for students who never got a diploma.
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The project marks Methodist's 12th freestanding emergency room in San Antonio. These facilities operate as extensions of full-service hospital emergency departments. The new location, branded as Methodist ER Palo Alto, is expected to open in early 2028....
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States across the country saw steep drops in the number of people covered by the Affordable Care Act over the past year, with Ohio and Oklahoma each losing nearly one-third of enrollees, according to new federal data that provides the first complete 50-state breakdown of sharp en...
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Texas Biomed plans on partnering with Flyttr, formerly known as Oxitec, a private biotech company based in England that specializes in pest management....
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Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! Who is the best Wedding/Event Planner in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Julissa RamosLUX Event DesignThe French EventThe St Anthony Hotel - Catering Team>> CLICK HE...
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Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! Who is the best Wedding/Event Florist in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:I&A CreationzLaura MershonOakleaf Florist 4185 Naco Perrin BlvdPetite Flower Shop>> CLICK HE...
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Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best Wedding/Event DJ in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Allianze Events and EntertainmentDJ Rosendo>> CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE FINALIST <<We...
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Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! Who is the best Wedding Photographer in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Kevin R. Conlon PhotographyMershon Media>> CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE FINALIST <<We...
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Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! Who is the best Wedding Makeup Artist in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Crystel FrancoDelisha DelgadoErica TexasLashes and Sheers>> CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVO...
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Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! Who is the best Wedding Hair Stylist in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Crystel FrancoErica TexasLashes and Sheers>> CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE FINALIST <<...
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Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best Wedding Dress Shop in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Brides by ElizabethDavid’s BridalGaldina’s>> CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE FINALIST <<W...
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Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best Wedding Cake in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Betty Jane’s BakeshoppeCake Elegance By VictorLucy’s BakeryOh Yeah CakesThe St Anthony Hotel Culinar...
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Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best Vision Care in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Crossroads Vision CareDove Creek VisionDr Adrian Heston Walmart Potranco and 1604Jean Holt>> CLICK HE...
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Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best Veterinarian clinic in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Acorn Hill Animal HospitalAcres North Animal Clinic 17203 Jones MaltsbergerCityVet Castle Hil...
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Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best Plumbing in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Beyer PlumbingFoundation Plumbing Services, LLCMy Throne PlumbingPerformance Plumbing - Wurzbach RD.The ...
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The reputation of former Harlan High School sprinter Tate Taylor continues to grow months before he officially enters the blocks for Texas Tech. Taylor made his mark Saturday at the Prefontaine Classic, the prestigious track and field showcase held annually at Hayward Field on th...
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Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! Who is the best Pet Grooming in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Fergies Paw SpaFor The Love of Dogs Pet Boutique & Grooming - N Loop 1604 EPawllywood Pups Grooming &...
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Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best Pest Control company in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Apple Pest ControlDentechEradicateLonestar Pest Solution in WindcrestPhilip’s Pest Control>>...
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Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best HVAC/Heating & Cooling in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:ABCBiesenbachChampion A/CJP Cooling and HeatingTiger Services Heating & Cool>> CLICK HERE ...
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Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best House Cleaning in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Maids on a MissionThe White Glove Maid Service>> CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE FINALIST <<W...
