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Tornado touches down in northwest Bexar County
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning around 7:49 am for a radar indicated tornado near IH10 and Loop 1604.
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More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths
The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo has reached 2,011, including 754 deaths, according to government data released overnight in what authorities say is the fastest-growing outbreak on record.Health workers at Bunia General Hospital, the region's largest medical center...
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San Antonio artists urge city to put local culture at the center of Project Marvel
Artists and community members gathered at Blue Star Contemporary to share ideas for how San Antonio's arts community should help shape the Project Marvel redevelopment....
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SA's needle exchange reduces disease and saves lives. Texas lawmakers declined to expand it
Texas has some of the nation’s most restrictive policies on syringe exchange programs. But for years, Bexar County has been the exception and is authorized to operate a needle exchange program intended to prevent the spread of HIV, hepatitis and other infections among people who ...
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Mexico begins legal action in U.S. over deaths of nationals in ICE custody
Mexico has launched legal action in the U.S. over the deaths of 17 Mexican nationals in ICE custody or during enforcement operations, following President Claudia Sheinbaum's pledge to step up the country's response....
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Public viewing for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Houston man killed in ICE shooting, set for Thursday evening
The public viewing, which is being coordinated by the local LULAC chapter, will be held at the Great Chapel at Forest Park Lawndale.
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Few third-party, independent candidates qualify for November ballot
The race for Bexar County district attorney is taking shape as a three-way contest, with three candidates seeking to lead the county’s largest criminal prosecution office....
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Hill Country rains push Boerne City Lake to full pool for first time in years
Boerne received 4 to 5 inches of rain overnight.
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In the aftermath of deadly shootings, ICE pauses most traffic stops
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will pause non-urgent vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in less than a week, Maine U.S. Sen. Angus King's office tells NPR....
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Reports: ICE halting some vehicle stops in wake of Texas, Maine shootings
U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee of Houston said the reported pause was not enough: “A temporary training won’t solve a deeply ingrained problem.”
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Flash flood warnings issued across Texas Hill Country as heavy rain moves through region
Heavy rain is raising the threat of life-threatening flooding across the Texas Hill Country, where local authorities are already reporting some cars stranded in high water. Forecasters say isolated rainfall totals of up to 15 inches are possible....
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Road closures and high-water rescues west of San Antonio due to floods
Flooding from heavy overnight rains left parts of Medina and Uvalde counties dealing with closed roads and high-water rescues Tuesday morning.
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The Spurs want input on a downtown arena district. San Antonians are eager to weigh in
San Antonio residents shared ideas and desires for a sports and entertainment district at the first of 10 planned listening sessions.
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Heavy rain continues across San Antonio area as flooding remains a concern
Storms are expected to bring periods of heavy rainfall throughout the day. Some areas could see several inches of rain.
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Project Marvel's public art gets its own forum
The meeting is separate from the Spurs' public listening sessions and focuses specifically on how public art should shape the proposed downtown district....
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Jimmy's Buffet has Buffett on the menu in New Braunfels
A Jimmy Buffett tribute band performs Saturday at the Brauntex Theatre, bringing steel drums, beach balls, inflatable sharks and a tropical party to New Braunfels....
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Harris County DA’s office to treat ICE shooting as criminal investigation, says it may take months or years to complete
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state.Harris County officials still don’t know the names of the agents who were present when an ICE officer shot...
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Talarico unveils border security plan, criticizes Biden policies and Trump's Big Bend wall
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate James Talarico announced his border security plan during a campaign stop Monday in Terrell County. Talarico called the Trump administration's Big Bend border wall a "monument to corruption."...
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Charges against former San Antonio police officer dismissed ahead of trial
Prosecutors dropped the case against officer James Brennand after a judge denied a request to delay the trial while investigators examine new allegations involving key witness, Erik Cantu. The charge could be refiled....
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Texas lawmakers examine the state’s fragmented response to homelessness
For decades, homelessness in Texas has largely been treated as a local problem. Cities operate shelters. Counties run jails and public hospitals. Nonprofits provide housing and services. Police respond to complaints and emergencies. But at the Texas Capitol, state lawmakers are b...
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One person killed in flooding at JBSA-Lackland, more rain expected
Forecasters say that 2 to 6 inches of rain could still fall by Thursday night, with isolated areas potentially receiving up to 8 inches.
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Mexico’s cattle ranchers fear screwworm crisis could permanently reshape cross-border trade
Mexico’s cattle industry is facing a convergence of drought, disease and disrupted trade that has cut northern Mexican ranchers off from the U.S. market that shaped them for more than a century....
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Benefits and dangers of summer sun, and how to balance the two
The sun can be dangerous if you're not careful. But it also offers benefits. A North Texas family physician offers examples of both and explains how to balance the two....
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State data: Bexar County tied for most confirmed rabies cases in Texas
Bexar County is tied with Travis County for the highest number of confirmed rabies cases in Texas this year, prompting officials to urge residents to avoid wild animals and seek immediate treatment after exposure....
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Here’s how Bexar County plans to avoid a tax increase while others raise rates
The county has reserve funds that others don’t, but leaders must soon decide whether slowed growth is an anomaly or the new normal.
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San Antonio street nurses bring wound care to people experiencing homelessness
For people living on the streets, even a small wound can become a serious medical emergency. A team of nurses is treating patients where they are — under bridges, near encampments and on city sidewalks....
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Rain chances increase through midweek; heavier rainfall expected west of San Antonio
The National Weather Service says the greatest risk of heavy rainfall and localized flooding this week is west of San Antonio, while the metro area is expected to see periodic showers and thunderstorms through Wednesday....
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Free counseling remains available for Kerr County flood survivors
Counseling centers are doing what they can to meet the increased demand for services from flood victims.