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Armed protestors gather outside San Antonio's Aztec Theatre during...

A far-right extremist group protested outside the venue. LGBTQ community members conducted a counter demonstration. San Antonio police officers were on-site to ensure public safety.

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Kirk Watson is elected mayor of Austin

Watson, who served as mayor of the city two decades ago, beat Celia Israel by fewer than 1,000 votes.

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Rush to install new batteries to meet power demands underway in Texas and...

The lithium ion batteries would store power from the state’s robust renewable energy output.

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A lawsuit alleges a racial disparity in VA benefits and says the VA isn't...

Lawyers who filed the suit say agency records show the VA is more likely to pay claims from white veterans than from Black veterans.

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A special flight out of Houston aims to redefine who can be an astronaut

Sixteen passengers with disabilities are boarding a special airplane flight from Houston with a nonprofit group called AstroAccess.

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Family of man slain by Bexar County sheriff's deputy speaks out following...

Jesus Benito Garcia was shot by a police deputy in his home while threatening to kill himself. Police said he was a threat to his wife. The family said his death was unnecessary.

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Far from Qatar, fans in Morocco's diaspora are celebrating a historic World...

With much of the world rallying around his country's unprecedented run, a member of the Moroccan diaspora says that "to me, we already won the World Cup."

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France defeats Morocco to reach World Cup Final, their chase to repeat continues

France, led by its star Kylian Mbappé, has sparkled this tournament. In defeating Morocco, the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals, France sets up a dream final against Argentina.

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As lawmakers ramp up 'invasion' talk, migrants in El Paso instead search for...

Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton are targeting non-governmental organizations they say could be complicit in aiding migrants.

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Alamo Colleges expands free tuition program to all Bexar County ISD schools

Every senior enrolled in a traditional public school in Bexar County is now eligible for free tuition at the Alamo Colleges.

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In a year marked by inflation, 'buy now, pay later' is the hottest holiday trend

People are paying for blenders, shirts and even groceries in installments. New research suggests this encourages people to overspend.

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Texas school district responds to student fentanyl deaths with outreach and a...

Hays CISD has employed several approaches to preventing further tragedies. The work has given other schools a blueprint for their own programs.

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Former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach leaves behind legacy of ‘ambition and guile’

The winningest college football coach in the history of Texas Tech, Leach died Tuesday at the age of 61.

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Black houses are so hot right now. But are they hotter?

Does it make any sense to live in a dark-colored house in a state like Texas? We ask experts whether these homes are less energy efficient.

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Texas fights federal rule that would outlaw LGBTQ discrimination in state...

Texas allows religious groups that are part of the state’s child welfare network to refuse to assist LGBTQ couples seeking to foster or adopt. That could put critical federal funding at risk.

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Children's hospitals are struggling to cope with a surge of respiratory illness

Pediatric cases of RSV and flu have sent families crowding into ERs, as health systems struggle with staff shortages. In Michigan, only 9 out of more than 130 hospitals have a pediatric ICU.

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Public may order free COVID tests by mail again, just in time for the holidays

People are gathering indoors for the holidays, and there's been an uptick in COVID-19 cases. The federal government says you should test often to try to prevent the spread of the virus.

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Uvalde families advocate for gun reform at a congressional hearing

Texas lawmakers and families of the victims of the Robb Elementary school massacre testified before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Thursday to advocate for federal gun reform.

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Jury finds former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean guilty of manslaughter

Dean was indicted for murder after he shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson in her own home.

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Coronavirus FAQ: Is Paxlovid the best treatment? Is it underused in the U.S.?

The drug is the most effective way to cut the risk of severe disease. It's heading to China now. Yet the drug is underused in some places. Why? And are there options if you're not a good candidate?

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