Did satire stop Trump from winning reelection?
Trump’s popularity never cratered with his base. What role did satire play in the opposition to Trump? During the four years of the Trump presidency, the former president was frequently ridiculed on...
View ArticleThe FDA approves the overdose-reversing drug Narcan for over-the-counter sales
The decision could make the life-saving drug more accessible. Emergent BioSolutions, the drug company that produces Narcan, said it anticipates it will be on store shelves by late summer.
View ArticleSan Antonio Philharmonic musicians reach 'bridge' union contract, new...
The contract will go into effect in July and will last through the San Antonio Philharmonic’s next season.
View ArticleImmigrant rights groups slam Biden administration's immigration polices after...
The tragedy prompted immigrant rights organizations to point the finger at the Democratic administration for what they said are policies that lead to the “criminalization” of asylum seekers in the...
View ArticleTexas Observer will continue publishing after staff crowdfunds nearly $300,000
The crusading liberal magazine had planned to lay off its staff after its nonprofit board voted to shut down. But it reversed course on Wednesday.
View ArticleHotel Rwanda 'hero' returns home to San Antonio
Paul Rusesabagina returned to San Antonio Wednesday night, according to his daughter.
View ArticleInvestigation into deadly train car human smuggling case leads to one arrest
Authorities found two migrants dead near Knippa last week. A Honduran national admitted to being the guide that led nearly a dozen people onto the train.
View ArticlePublic universities could no longer offer tenure for professors under Texas...
If passed, Senate Bill 18 would not allow public universities in Texas to offer professors tenure after Sept. 1, 2023. However, the proposal would not affect professors who currently have tenure.
View ArticleLive updates: Donald Trump will be indicted for his role in hush money payments
The former president and 2024 hopeful has been indicted by a grand jury, multiple sources close to Trump confirmed to NPR.
View ArticleFormer President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury
The criminal indictment has been a topic of long-term anticipation, sharpened by recent news that Trump was invited to testify before the grand jury.
View ArticleDeep fake A.I. audio and the future of journalism
Artificial Intelligence has generated deep faked images of Donald Trump being arrested and Joe Biden making fake announcements. This new technology is even being used to scam people with the voices of...
View ArticleMillions of Texans could be dropped from Medicaid coverage in April
A pandemic-era rule gave people consistent access to health care — but that rule is about to expire.
View ArticleSan Antonio celebrates trans rights with downtown rally and march
The event, titled 'The March of Us — A Transgender Visibility Day Celebration,' begins at 6:30 p.m.
View ArticleTexas Matters: Saving the Texas Observer and Can Public Radio save local news?
This week on Texas Matters - How will the Texas Observer survive? What happened at the state's scrappy liberal magazine?And can public radio save local news?
View ArticleSocial Security is now expected to run short of cash by 2033
Policymakers will need to patch the Social Security program by 2033 to avoid draconian cuts in benefits, a year earlier than had been predicted. A trust fund for Medicare will run out of cash by 2031.
View ArticleMore than 20 Texans get out-of-state abortions after Texas Equal Access Fund...
The Texas Equal Access Fund has helped more than 20 Texans access abortion services outside the state since resuming funding for the procedures on Monday.
View ArticleAs Toyah residents lived under a boil water notice, state regulators...
Even though state inspectors have documented significant problems with Toyah’s water system,, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality took years to respond.
View ArticleArrest warrants issued in connection to deadly Juárez fire that killed 39...
The Mexican government arrested five on Thursday for their alleged role in the deaths of 39 at an immigration detention center in Juárez.
View ArticleSpace waste: Future of long-dormant Astrodome remains up in the air
The NCAA Men's Final Four has the national spotlight on Houston and NRG Park, where the historic domed stadium sits unused. What's next for the Astrodome? In short, not much at all.
View ArticleReport: Most children suffering from depression in Texas remained untreated
The report addresses food insecurity and lapses in child care while providing recommendations to school districts and state lawmakers.
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