Ex-DPS officer hired by Uvalde schools fired after CNN report
Crimson Elizondo was one of nearly 400 officers who responded to the May shooting at Robb Elementary School. At the time, Elizondo worked for the Texas Department of Public Safety. After her...
View ArticleBiden to pardon simple federal marijuana possession convictions
The pardons will be done through an administration process to be developed by the Justice Department, administration officials told reporters; it will cover citizens and lawful permanent residents.
View ArticleUTSA students call on university to take a stand on abortion rights
Some UTSA students On Thursday turned out to call on the University to take an official stand on abortion rights.
View ArticleLatinos continue to be invisible in Hollywood and the media, a new report finds
The report also examines the way media feeds anti-Latino hate in the U.S.
View ArticleBiden pardons thousands in prison for simple marijuana charges and urges...
The announcement comes as polling indicates a majority of Texans support legalizing marijuana in some form.
View ArticleHere's what Elon Musk will likely do with Twitter if he buys it
Musk says he'd loosen rules against spreading misinformation, allow former President Donald Trump back on Twitter, shake up the company's business model and find new revenue sources.
View ArticleFalse calls about active school shooters are rising. Behind them is a strange...
In September, schools across the country started getting hoax calls that active shooters were on their campuses. But nearly one month in, there are more questions than ever.
View ArticleHere's what to know about the Nobel Peace Prize winners
The winners of this year's Nobel Peace Prize are recognized, the Nobel Committee said, for years of protecting the fundamental rights of citizens in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.
View ArticleAmericans are becoming less productive, and that's a risk to the economy
Job market swings over the past few years have dampened the motivation of many workers and led to a decline in the fuel of the U.S. economy — productivity.
View ArticleWhy childbirth is so dangerous for many young teens
Laws banning abortion in many conservative U.S. states are expected to boost birth rates among adolescents, whose bodies often aren't built for safe childbirth, or for carrying a pregnancy to term.
View ArticleWant to keep your brain sharp in middle-age? Eat more fish, study finds
A San Antonio researcher says increased omega-3 fatty acids for people in middle-age are linked to both larger hippocampal volumes and better scores on tests that assess abstract and logical thinking.
View ArticleIt's heating up at the Bexar County jail as staff struggles with...
Air conditioning units are going offline. In one unit, guards report its getting above state minimum safety standards.
View ArticleDoes the four-day school week work in Texas?
Just a few years ago, one tiny Texas school system decided to try a four-day school week. Now, nearly 50 districts use them. Officials hope the schedule attracts quality teachers and helps retain the...
View Article'We did it!' — Uvalde's entire school police department suspended following...
The announcement came after some family members of victims of the shooting at Robb Elementary School protested and even camped out at the district headquarters demanding accountability from the law...
View ArticleLabor board complaint against Starbucks alleges San Antonio worker illegally...
On May 21, Atticus Drummond, one of the store’s lead organizers, was fired in a move that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) now alleges was unlawful. The board issued a new complaint against...
View ArticleMexico's armed forces are becoming increasingly powerful under its president
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Mexican security analyst Alejandro Hope about the increasing power the Mexican armed forces are getting under President Anders Manuel Lopez Obrador.
View ArticleDallas residents are dealing with a nuisance. Well, many — a caterpillar...
Cankerworms and hackberry leafrollers are feasting on foliage and leaving yards in the Dallas-Fort Worth area covered in silk. Scientists attribute the outbreak to recent heavy rains.
View ArticleTuesday is the last day to register to vote in the November election
New or unregistered Texans have until Tuesday, Oct. 11, to have their voter registration applications postmarked. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8.
View ArticleSouthwest Research Institute Scientists Thrilled by JUNO's Europa images
It's been theorized that there is an ocean that could possibly harbor life under a sheet of ice on Europa.
View Article‘Women's Wave’ washes over San Antonio
A large crowd gathered in downtown San Antonio Sunday for a “Women’s Wave” rally and march. The march was part of a national movement uniting in protest against attacks on reproductive rights ahead of...
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