Brothers charged in West Texas migrant killing released on bond
Mike and Mark Sheppard, both charged in the shooting death of a migrant man in Hudspeth County, were released from jail on bond Monday night, the county sheriff’s office said.
View ArticlePERSPECTIVE: At conservative schools, anti-critical race theory still looms...
On conservative campuses, anti-critical race theory hovers.
View ArticleFrench writer Annie Ernaux wins the 2022 Nobel Prize in literature
Erneaux is known for her semi-autobiographical works. The permanent secretary noted her "clinical acuity" in examining personal memory.
View Article66 clinics stopped providing abortions in the 100 days since Roe fell
A new report assessed the impact of laws in the 15 states that have banned or heavily restricted abortion since June 24.
View ArticleSome leading robot makers are pledging not to weaponize them
The companies warned that "untrustworthy people" could use their robots to harm others or infringe on civil liberties, and they pledged to make sure their customers didn't weaponize the products.
View ArticleHow glaciers melted 20,000 years ago may offer clues about climate change's...
New research out of the British Antarctic Survey found thousands of underground channels left by ice age glacial melt. The findings could improve the accuracy of modern-day models of sea level rise.
View ArticleFederal appeals court sends DACA case back to lower court to review new...
As of June 2022, there were more than 97,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program recipients in Texas.
View ArticleEx-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 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 ArticleEarly signs a new U.S. COVID surge could be on its way
Here we go again. The virus is starting to surge in many European countries and there are early signs a wave may be starting in the U.S. too.
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 comes after some family members of victims of the shooting at Robb Elementary School have protested and even camped out at the district headquarters demanding accountability from law...
View Article