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Attorney General Ken Paxton sought to delay legal proceedings until Jan. 13 — the day before the committee disbands — even as lawmakers vowed to continue fighting to hear from Roberson.
View ArticleNorth Texas U.S. Attorney leaving Justice Department a day before Trump's...
Leigha Simonton, the attorney who leads civil cases and prosecutions for federal crimes in North Texas, did not give a reason for her departure in Thursday's press release.
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People love looking at photos. (Just ask Instagram.) This year, we published a number of photo-driven posts that resonated deeply with our audience. Here are some of our favorites.
View ArticleNPR's most-read stories of 2024 include a scam-fighter and zombie second...
How can you outsmart scammers? What would you do if your friend was attacked by a wild cougar? NPR readers wanted to know the answers to those questions and more in 2024.
View ArticleA UTSA aerospace expert weighs in on recent drone sightings that have caused...
The FBI has received reports of more than 5,000 reported drone sightings, and the government has done little to shed light on what is happening.
View ArticleYou can't wash your boat at home in Corpus Christi because of the drought
The move to stage 3 water restrictions came after the two lakes that provide water for the city dropped below 20 percent capacity.
View ArticleSan Antonio honors homeless lost in 2024; Party City in Alamo City stays...
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View ArticlePickup truck driver killed by police after driving through Killeen mall and...
A pickup truck driver fleeing police careened through the doors of a JCPenney store in Texas and continued through a busy mall, injuring five people before he was fatally shot by officers.
View ArticleSan Antonio's Alamodome preps for Alamo Bowl on Dec. 28
The #17-ranked BYU Cougars will face the #23-ranked Colorado Buffaloes at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 28 in the Alamodome.
View ArticleMexico's 61-ton drug bust leads to 7,000 arrests. Critics say it's the wrong...
Mexican officials said their recent crackdown on crime also resulted in the dismantling of 69 clandestine drug labs and the confiscation of thousands of weapons.
View ArticleAlamo Bowl coaches exchange mutual appreciation for coaching styles
Both said they were excited to be invited to San Antonio and the Alamo Bowl for the post season.
View ArticleBill Clinton, who is being treated for the flu, is out of the hospital
The 78-year-old former president was discharged from a Washington hospital on Tuesday and will be home for Christmas after he was admitted the day before with a fever.
View ArticleDrug lord is deported to Colombia and walks free after 20 years in U.S. prisons
Fabio Ochoa, one of Colombia's legendary drug lords and a key operator of the Medellin cartel, has been deported back to the South American country, where he has walked free.
View ArticleHow to protect yourself from AI scams this holiday season
Generative AI is making it easier for fraudsters to dupe people, now more than ever. Protect yourself from scams this holiday season with these five tips.
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Whether we were paying attention or not, 2024 was filled with good news. In case you weren't, NPR's member stations have been keeping track. Here are some of the stories that made us smile this year.
View Article7 sentenced to death in Texas are on Biden’s commutation list. Texas...
In total, Biden commuted 37 out of 40 death sentences to life without the possibility of parole. The group Human Rights Dallas said the president should grant clemency to all 40.
View ArticleInterfaith families find meaning in 'Chrismukkah'
Interfaith families are constantly deciding how to embrace two traditions, while respecting the particular – and sometimes contradictory – meanings and teachings that both bring.
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The Texas Standard highlights reporting from public radio stations across the state, including David Martin Davies' profile on Maury Maverick and Jack Morgan's look at San Antonio's Charreada.
View ArticleHow to protect yourself from AI scams this holiday season
Generative AI is making it easier for fraudsters to dupe people, now more than ever. Protect yourself from scams this holiday season with these five tips.
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