TribCast: Can Ted Cruz save college sports?
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Wrong-way driver accused of murder convicted on 5 lesser charges, sentenced to 18 years in prison
Bexar County jurors decided the fate of a man who struck a woman head-on in a wrong-way crash more than two years ago.Christopher Rey Navarro, 27, was originally charged with murder in connection with the January 2024 driving death of Yulissa Valero, 26. While a mistrial was declared on the murde...
Spurs release NBA Summer League roster, schedule as rookie class starts practice
The San Antonio Spurs’ rookie class wasted no time getting to work after arriving in the Alamo City.On Tuesday, the Spurs released their NBA Summer League roster. Assistant coach Corliss Williamson will serve as the team’s Summer League head coach.Right now, the team is focused on two priorities:...
San Antonio woman arrested in connection with 2024 Indianapolis murder, US Marshals say
A San Antonio woman, who was wanted in another state for an alleged 2024 murder, was arrested last week on the Northwest Side, a spokesperson with the U.S. Marshals said in an email to KSAT.Shakayla Johnson, 22, was taken back to Marion County, where the alleged crime was committed, and faces a m...
Hawaii displays historic photos of Martin Luther King Jr. wearing flower lei during Selma march
Photographs of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. adorned with flower lei from Hawaii residents who traveled to Selma, Alabama, to join him on a pivotal Civil Rights march went on public display Tuesday in the state Capitol in Honolulu. The Selma-to-Montgomery marches galvanized passage of the Votin...
Great-grandson of Wong Kim Ark praises Supreme Court ruling affirming birthright citizenship
The great-grandson of Wong Kim Ark, the Chinese American at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court case that established the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship, called Tuesday’s ruling a victory for all Americans, saying it reaffirmed that precedent.“I don't consider this stuff a pe...
What to do after a DWI arrest in San Antonio
SPONSORED: After a DWI arrest in San Antonio, the most important decision is who you hire to help you.What to do after a DWI arrest in San Antonio was first posted on June 30, 2026 at 6:00 pm.©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not...
Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats Sweden 3-0
Kylian Mbappé put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and then added a second-half goal to break a World Cupknockout round scoring record, and Les Bleus beat Sweden 3-0 Tuesday to set up a round of 16 match against Paraguay.Bradley Barcola added a 53rd-minute goal for ...
TribCast: Can Ted Cruz save college sports?
Texas politics have become deeply engaged in the fight over the future of college football. In this week’s episode, the TribCast crew is joined by Ralph Russo, senior writer for The Athletic and host of The Audible podcast. We discuss the saga of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, the influen...
Butler's iconic Hinkle Fieldhouse will play host to the next NBA Cup final in December
The NBA is going back to college this coming season, bringing the NBA Cup championship game to Butler's historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.Hinkle — one of the oldest arenas in the country — is iconic, and more than fits the billing that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and other league offici...
Victim in Del Rio fatal stabbing identified as new video shows suspects arrested
DEL RIO, Texas — The 32-year-old Del Rio woman who was stabbed to death has been identified.Del Rio police identified the victim as Carolina Pena on Tuesday.The
Victim in Del Rio fatal stabbing identified as new video shows suspects arrested
DEL RIO, Texas — The 32-year-old Del Rio woman who was stabbed to death has been identified.Del Rio police identified the victim as Carolina Pena on Tuesday.The
San Antonio Spurs lock in Julian Champagnie and Harrison Barnes ahead of free agency
A day before the NBA started its free agency period, the Spurs’ front office signed Julian Champagnie to new contract ESPN hoops contributor Shams Charania, citing unnamed sources, reported will be worth $45 million over three years. The Spurs declined Champagnie’s $3 million team option and rea...
Rep. Joaquin Castro blasts Hegseth for Lackland flu outbreak, calls to reinstate vaccine mandate
At a joint press conference, Democratic U.S. Reps. Joaquin Castro, Gil Cisneros and Chrissy Houlahan introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would reinstate the mandate requiring service members to get the flu vaccine. San Antonio’s Castro and Houlahan, who r...
Northeast Side neighbors worry about return of gun violence after 2 children shot while sleeping
A shooting that left two children wounded in their Northeast Side home Tuesday is raising concern among people in the neighborhood.Some neighbors say they are worried it could be a sign that an old problem with gun violence is making a new return to the area.The San Antonio Police Department said...
France forward Kylian Mbappé scores his 17th and 18th World Cup goals, one back of Lionel Messi
France forward Kylian Mbappé scored his 17th and 18th goals at the World Cup on Tuesday, moving one behind Lionel Messi on the tournament's all-time list and tying him with the Argentina star in the race for the Golden Boot at this year's tournament with six apiece.The 27-year-old Mbappé's first ...
Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion dollars from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows, locking in profits while his investors were socked with losses.Mere startups when he took the oath of office, the new ventures have now eclipsed in revenue muc...
Judges strike down Trump administration's overhaul of student loan forgiveness program
A pair of federal judges struck down a Trump administration overhaul to a public service forgiveness program for student loans, ruling Tuesday in separate cases in favor of advocates who said the program risked becoming a tool for political retribution.U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Massachuse...
Maya Joint says 'I had the belief' to beat Serena Williams at Wimbledon
When Serena Williams accepted an offer to play singles at Wimbledon, Maya Joint got to thinking.The 20-year-old Joint had said there was “always a part of me that wanted to experience playing against her."After getting what she wished for — a first-round meeting with the tennis icon — Joint deliv...
Trump announces midterm convention for Republicans in Dallas in September
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of November's midterm elections, an unusual event aimed at boosting turnout in races that will decide whether the party maintains control of Congress. The convention will be held in Dall...
Texas Republican tries to induce constitutional crisis by calling on state to ignore ‘anchor baby’ ruling
A Republican Texas Railroad Commission candidate known for his frequent xenophobic and racially charged comments is egging on a constitutional crisis by urging Texas officials to ignore the U.S. Supreme Court’s Tuesday ruling upholding birthright citizenship. In a Tuesday rant on social media pla...
Mercury's Thomas says she has received online abuse following suspension for Caitlin Clark incident
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas said she has received death threats and been called racial slurs in the aftermath of her one-game suspension after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark’s throat in last week's matchup against Indiana.Thomas also criticized WNBA Commissioner Cathy E...
Penalty shootouts at the World Cup are a drama of 'inhumane' pressure
The World Cup is in the lose-and-go-home stage of the tournament and the pressure keeps rising with every minute of every match.The biggest pressure cooker of them all: the penalty kick shootout. Exhausted players and goalkeepers face off in a tense one-on-one confrontation that carries the hopes...
America’s 250th: Here’s what’s happening in San Antonio on Fourth of July
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with fireworks, parades, concerts and family-friendly events across San Antonio and Bexar County.America’s 250th: Here’s what’s happening in San Antonio on Fourth of July was first posted on June 30, 2026 at 4:32 pm.©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of this f...
Juvenile hospitalized with minor injuries after dog bite in Far West Bexar County
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — A juvenile was hospitalized with minor injuries after a reported dog bite in Far West Bexar County.Deputies responded Tuesday afternoon be
Juvenile hospitalized with minor injuries after dog bite in Far West Bexar County
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — A juvenile was hospitalized with minor injuries after a reported dog bite in Far West Bexar County.Deputies responded Tuesday afternoon be
Hot, but not *too* hot as we approach 4th of July
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTSHOT, BUT NOT *TOO* HOT: Highs average for this time of year (low- to mid-90s)STRAY SHOWER: Possible Thursday through July 4th (10%)BETTER SHOT AT RAIN?: Slightly better chance Sunday into Monday (20%-30%)FORECASTWEDNESDAYVery similar weather tomorrow! Morning clouds will quickl...
Burger chain P. Terry’s eyes more San Antonio stores as it bets on employee ownership
Austin-based burger chain P. Terry’s is shifting to an Employee Ownership Trust, or EOT, and rolling out profit sharing, in a move its leaders say will improve worker retention and support plans to expand beyond its five existing stores in San Antonio. The EOT structure — rare in the United State...
Egg producers will pay $3.3M and donate 53 million eggs to settle price fixing claims
The U.S. Justice Department and 17 states reached settlement agreements with three major egg producers this week to resolve allegations that the companies illegally colluded for years to raise prices, including when the cost soared to record highs last year.The states and federal government accus...
Book that Tupac Shakur murder suspect wrote is clear for use in the trial, judge rules
A book co-written by the man who prosecutors allege ordered the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur can be used in trial, a judge ruled Tuesday.The defense attorney for Duane “Keffe D” Davis tried to bar the 2019 memoir “Compton Street Legend” from being used in trial, which is scheduled to beg...
73,000 Texas families to receive school choice funding this week
Nearly 73,000 Texas Education Freedom Accounts will receive initial funding Wednesday.
73,000 Texas families to receive school choice funding this week
Nearly 73,000 Texas Education Freedom Accounts will receive initial funding Wednesday.
Medical examiner identifies second driver killed in major Loop 410 wrong-way crash
SAN ANTONIO — The medical examiner has identified the second driver killed in a three-vehicle crash early Sunday morning.On Tuesday, the Bexar County Medical Ex
Medical examiner identifies second driver killed in major Loop 410 wrong-way crash
SAN ANTONIO — The medical examiner has identified the second driver killed in a three-vehicle crash early Sunday morning.On Tuesday, the Bexar County Medical Ex
Takeaways from Supreme Court term: Trump's power is enhanced, but he lost some high-profile cases
President Donald Trump didn't get what he wanted in some of the biggest Supreme Court cases this year: tariffs, birthright citizenship and the attempted firing of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. But he also emerged from the term with even greater power. His immigration crackdown was largely u...
2 killed in suspected Gillespie County murder-suicide, sheriff’s office says
Two people were killed in a suspected murder-suicide in Gillespie County, according to the sheriff’s office. In a Facebook post Monday, the sheriff’s office said its deputies were dispatched in the 700 block of Hahn Road after two bodies were located. “We believe it to be a murder suicide at this...
Where to watch Mexico vs. Ecuador in San Antonio Tonight
Tonight’s Mexico vs Ecuador World Cup match kicks off at 8 p.m. Since El Tri swept the group stage and is looking for its first knockout stage win in four decad
Where to watch Mexico vs. Ecuador in San Antonio Tonight
Tonight’s Mexico vs Ecuador World Cup match kicks off at 8 p.m. Since El Tri swept the group stage and is looking for its first knockout stage win in four decad
Live Music in San Antonio this week: Smoking Popes, Bob Dylan, Daniel Romano’s Outfit
From pogo-worthy pop-punk and a free outdoor gig showcasing two of the city’s best the folk-rock show of the year, this week holds plenty of potential Tuesday, June 30 Smoking Popes, Lauren Lakis Pop-rock institution Smoking Popes will transport you back to the ’90s, when they signed to Capitol, ...
Cause of fire at San Antonio pastor’s home cannot be determined, fire department says
San Antonio Fire Department investigators said the cause of the fire at Father Jimmy Drennan’s rectory has been ruled undetermined.Cause of fire at San Antonio pastor’s home cannot be determined, fire department says was first posted on June 30, 2026 at 2:41 pm.©2021 "San Antonio Report". Us...
Harvard professor with polarizing alien theories is picked to lead new White House UFO council
A polarizing Harvard astronomer known for splashy theories about alien visits has been tapped by the White House to lead a team of outside scientists to study the national security risks posed by UFOs.Avi Loeb, a cosmologist who studied black holes and served as head of Harvard’s astronomy depart...