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First over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill, now sold in-store at HEB,...

The FDA approved the progestin-only pill last year and went on sale in stores at the end of March. It was spotted at an H-E-B in San Antonio earlier this week.

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2024 Great Texas Air Show runs all weekend at JBSA-Randolph

The 2024 Great Texas Air Show is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday at JBSA-Randolph on the far Northeast Side.

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Many 911 call centers are understaffed, and the job has gotten harder

More cities are adopting alternative response models, where mental health clinicians respond instead of police. The question of who to send usually rests with 911 workers, who are often overworked and...

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Here's what we found after Israel's raid on Al-Shifa, Gaza's biggest hospital

NPR photos show the Gaza Strip's biggest hospital in ruins after an Israeli raid. Israel says the siege only targeted militants. Palestinians recount a different story.

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Clouds and rain? Here's how to still enjoy the total solar eclipse

Rain, thunderstorms and gray skies over large swaths of the path of totality are threatening to block views on April 8. Here's how to make the most of the rare event.

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‘We need to understand the devastation.’ Texas Panhandle ranchers describe...

At least $102 million dollars. That’s just an initial estimate of the hit Panhandle ranchers took after an outbreak of wildfires in late February — including the Smokehouse Creek Fire, the largest in...

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Teacher in Hays CISD bus crash sues truck driver, company for 'depraved gross...

The teacher was seriously injured in the crash and is seeking more than $1 million in damages.

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New organization aims to promote 'honest' Texas history

The stated goals of the Alliance for Texas History are to focus on a 21st century approach for historical analysis, dialogue, and perspective of Texas history.

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How will animals react to the solar eclipse? Owners and scientists want to...

Right now, there's limited research about how solar eclipses affect animal behavior, but scientists hope to gather more data on April 8.

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‘Just try to be in the moment’: Bill Nye shares eclipse insights and tips...

The Science Guy, known for his popular show during the '90s, will be at the Planetary Society’s Eclipse-O-Rama in Fredericksburg during the total solar eclipse on April 8.

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Cloudy eclipse weather got you down? Here's how you can still experience the...

If you were planning to watch Monday afternoon's total solar eclipse from the San Antonio area — or pretty much anywhere along the path of totality in Texas for that matter — the weather forecast is...

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It’s eclipse day, Texas! Here’s everything you need to know about the total...

After months of anticipation — including a massive influx of tourists into the Lone Star State — 2024’s total solar eclipse is finally here. From when and how to view it safely, to what kind of traffic...

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Chasing shadows in the Texas Hill Country to solve an eclipse mystery

As millions of Americans look to the sky on Monday to witness the total solar eclipse, a group of young astronomers from the University of Pittsburgh will be in a sparse pocket of the Texas Hill...

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Hundreds of balloons go airborne to witness the eclipse from the edge of space

A NASA-backed program to launch research balloons is designed to study the atmosphere while training students.

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Mexico's beach party is excited to see the eclipse first emerge

The Mexican city of Mazatlán is the first place the total solar eclipse will be visible as it emerges over the Pacific Ocean today, and the weather here is perfect.

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Worried about eclipse damage to your eyes? Don't panic

Eye damage is rare and sometimes temporary, but it never hurts to get it checked.

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Eclipse watchers in San Antonio and across Texas study, cheer, reflect on...

Eclipse watchers across the San Antonio area took their positions under cloudy skies hoping for an unforgettable view of the eclipse. For many, the clouds proved a challenge. But it was a thrill to...

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Here's what to do with your solar eclipse glasses in San Antonio

It will be decades before you'll need them again, and most glasses shouldn't be used if they're more than three years old.

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NASA has been asked to create a time zone for the moon. Here's how it would work

A new lunar time zone is all about ensuring the success of future, multinational missions to the moon.

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Texas will use computers to grade written answers on this year’s STAAR tests

The state will save more than $15 million by using technology similar to ChatGPT to give initial scores, reducing the number of human graders needed. The decision caught some educators by surprise.

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