Texas struggles to get guns away from domestic violence suspects, leaving...
Although there are laws on the books preventing certain people from possessing guns, there are few places in the state where the criminal justice system has programs to hand over firearms to law...
View ArticleCitrus prices rise after Hurricane Ian, but Texas growers unlikely to reap...
Drought and fertilizer prices have raised the cost of growing citrus this year.
View ArticleSome Texas Republicans want an exception for rape in the abortion ban. That...
State Sen. Robert Nichols became the first GOP lawmaker to publicly say he wants to change the law. But he’s not even willing to craft a bill.
View ArticleMillion-dollar lawsuit filed against former Mayra Flores staffer for sexual...
“It’s scary, it’s dark and no young girls should be exposed to this.” Lawsuit filed against former Mayra Flores staffer for sexual assault. Hidalgo County GOP Chair named in suit as co-conspirator.
View ArticleWhat's in the so-called Don't Say Gay bill that could impact the whole country
If the bill were to become law, it could affect not only schools but also programs, events and literature at any federally-funded institution. But its prospects are dim for now.
View ArticleWhy is immigration such a big deal in the governor's race? Because it helps...
Gov. Abbott has been able capitalize on polling that shows immigration remains a top concern for Texans, even as abortion, school safety and gun violence compete for voters’ attention.
View ArticleTexas Matters: Rep. Larson's crossparty endorsement and voter suppression...
David Martin Davies speaks with Republican State Rep. Lyle Larson about why he’s done with the Texas Republican Party and why he's endorsing Democrat Mike Collier for lieutenant governor; Records from...
View ArticleRackspace to leave longtime headquarters for north San Antonio location
Rackspace Technology is planning on moving its headquarters to an undisclosed north San Antonio location in mid-2023, according to an email from a senior manager reviewed by TPR. The news of the move...
View ArticleTexas state trooper who responded to Uvalde shooting fired during response...
Department of Public Safety Sgt. Juan Maldonado is the first state police officer fired in the aftermath of a botched police response to the shooting. He was the highest-ranking state trooper to...
View ArticleDistrict 118 Republican John Lujan defends $5.4 million state contract...
John Lujan, the Republican running for re-election in the state House district 118, denied wrongdoing during a candidate forum on TPR’s “The Source” over sitting on a committee that oversees a contract...
View ArticleMore details, video released on expansion of Loop1604, including interchange...
Construction is going to give motorists headaches for a few years to come, but we'll have much better commute times when it's all completed.
View ArticleWhere, when and how to vote in November election in San Antonio
Early voting begins Monday, October 24th. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8.
View ArticleThose fake active shooter calls to schools? A similar thing happened before
As schools across the U.S. are targeted by false calls about active shooters, NPR has found evidence that a similar scheme took place in the spring.
View ArticleHow disinformation is threatening the midterm elections in Texas
Two years after 2020, the Big Lie — the false claim that the presidential election was stolen — is as alive as ever in Texas. And with early voting for the midterm elections underway, many worry...
View ArticleFormer Ann Richards campaign manager says maintaining hope is key to...
Texas Democrats are hoping to recapture any statewide office for the first time in 28 years in this year's midterm election. Mary Beth Rogers was on the front lines the last time Texas elected a...
View ArticleA pro-fat camp for women? Sign me up.
Camp Roundup, a summer camp experience for fat women, was held for the first time this year in Newark, Ohio.
View ArticleJust before a trial concerning George Floyd's murder, an ex-officer pleads...
A trial was set to begin in Minnesota court for former officers Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng. In a turnabout, Kueng will plead guilty to aiding and abetting the manslaughter of Floyd.
View ArticleStudent math scores are down from pre-COVID levels, the National Report Card...
The test measures reading and math proficiency for fourth- and eighth-graders. It's administered every two years, but the pandemic delayed the 2021 report until now.
View ArticleThe U.S. set a new record for apprehensions at the southern border
Migrants apprehensions at the southern border this past year jumped by 37% compared to the year ago. A growing number of border-crossers are from Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua.
View ArticlePossible stormy weather could target outdoor Halloween decorations
A fast-moving cold front is expected to collide with the remnants of Hurricane Roslyn over South Texas and the Hill Country late Monday afternoon and evening.
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