Texas oil and gas agency investigating 5.4 magnitude quake, largest in three...
The quake was the third largest in Texas history, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. An increase in seismic activity in Texas has been linked to injecting fracking wastewater underground.
View ArticleMore than 4,000 flights were delayed as holiday travel spikes in the U.S.
More than 100 U.S. flights were cancelled altogether, according to tracker, FlightAware.
View ArticleThe debate dividing America: Is it too early to put up Christmas lights?
Now that Thanksgiving is over, when do Americans like to hang up Christmas lights?
View ArticleBomb-sniffing dogs are in short supply across the U.S.
The pandemic led to global supply snarls — including a shortage of dogs who detect explosives. One big reason is that the U.S. relies heavily on getting these dogs from other countries.
View ArticleDowntown welcomes official Christmas tree, River Walk lights, and holiday...
The holiday river parade and official tree lighting ceremony were held downtown over the weekend, but more holiday events are planned in the city's center through New Year's Day.
View ArticleWHO renames monkeypox as mpox, citing racist stigma
"Removing 'monkey' removes the stigma that monkeypox comes with," an expert tells NPR. But he questions why the World Health Organization will wait a year for the change to take full effect.
View ArticleJoaquín Castro and other lawmakers call for Twitter to ensure protections for...
The San Antonio congressman and his colleagues urged Twitter CEO Elon Musk to reverse recent personnel cuts that they say hinder the platform from effectively moderating Spanish content.
View ArticleUT Health San Antonio receives $3 million grant to train 275 community health...
The three-year grant will train 275 new community health workers and support recertification efforts for 75 current community health workers.
View ArticleIt's no trick; Merriam-Webster says 'gaslighting' is the word of the year
Online searches for the word "gaslighting" on merriam-webster.com increased 1,740% in 2022 over the year before, leading the reference publishing company to name it the word of the year.
View ArticleTickets on sale for December's UTSA championship game, Alamo Bowl
Tickets are now on sale for two major college football games in downtown San Antonioin December.
View ArticleInnovative Nutcracker production comes to Comfort
The Nutcracker performance coming to Comfort promises to be both entertaining and innovative
View ArticleJewish Texans see surge in antisemitism as a precursor to fascism
Extremism experts and historians sound alarms as politicians, media personalities and celebrities amplify antisemitic conspiracies that have historically led to the killing of Jews.
View ArticleSkin of Color Program recognizes unique needs of Black and Brown skin
Medical professionals often discriminate against people of color. Consequences range from patients not being taken seriously to missed diagnoses ending up in serious health consequences.
View ArticleHawaii's Mauna Loa erupts for the first time since 1984
The world's largest active volcano erupted over the weekend.
View ArticleAre self-driving tractors the future of farming?
John Deere is planning to start selling its first fully-automated tractor this fall.
View ArticleNorthern long-eared bat, devastated by a fungus, is now listed as endangered
The Biden administration declared the northern long-eared bat endangered on Tuesday in a last-ditch effort to save a species driven to the brink of extinction by white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease.
View ArticleRepublicans are optimistic about school choice in next session — but it might...
Advocates say discontent with public schools’ pandemic rules and teachings on race and gender identity have helped raise support for school choice to an all-time high.
View ArticleCommissioners hear jail study and proceed with annex redevelopment
Bexar County has heard two reports on its jail in the past two months from outside consultants
View ArticleCPS Energy, SAWS, city staff optimistic about emergency preparedness but work...
CPS Energy and SAWS also described other efforts to make their systems more resilient.
View ArticleWhat’s driving the increased demand for mental health care in Texas?
Demand for mental health services has skyrocketed since the COVID-19 pandemic began. What’s driving the increased demand, and how can psychologists meet it?
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