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Justice for Bridget Townsend and the execution of Ramiro Gonzales
On June 26, 2024, at exactly 6:50 p.m., the state of Texas carried out an execution that had been delayed for nearly two decades.
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18-year-old killed in East Side mass shooting on Fourth of July identified
Bexar County identifies 18-year-old Cory Dajuan Dixon Goode as the victim in San Antonio’s targeted July 4 mass shooting. Six were hit, including two children. Police have a person of interest as the search continues....
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New 'Little House' series explores complicated history but keeps heart, community at the center
It's a story with covered wagons and one room schoolhouses, but showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine says the “Little House on the Prairie” remake for Netflix still speaks to today's American dream.The show, premiering Thursday and set in the late 1800s, follows the Ingalls family led ...
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San Antonio mayor’s task force issues recommendations to improve voter turnout
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones unveiled a set of nine recommendations Wednesday designed to improve San Antonio’s civic engagement and boost flagging voter turnout numbers. The Mayor’s Commission on Voting, an informal task force Jones convened this spring, issued the recommendations, wh...
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Man records arrest of 2 murder suspects in Del Rio, later learns victim was his relative
Three women jailed in Del Rio are accused of murder in the stabbing death of 32-year-old Caroline Pena, a mother of five whose killing has shaken the community.Pena was stabbed multiple times on June 25 after what witnesses described as an altercation at a home in the 800 block o...
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US home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in June, but a key measure of home prices climbed to an all-time high, adding to affordability challenges for prospective homebuyers.Existing home sales fell 2.4% last month from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 milli...
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Nihilistic Violent Extremist Sentenced to 40 Years in prison: FBI
The FBI announced Wednesday that a Nihilistic Violent Extremist was sentenced to 40 years in prison in San Antonio, Texas.
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Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism
A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty on Thursday to deliberately damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a politically charged case that his defense attorneys and other Trump administration critics have derided as an abuse of prosecutorial pow...
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Blue Bell unveils decadent new Chocolate Lava Cake ice cream
Blue Bell celebrates National Ice Cream Month with limited-time Chocolate Lava Cake: vanilla ice cream with chocolate cake pieces, sundae sauce, and a dark chocolate fudge swirl—available while supplies last....
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TxDOT to close southbound I-35 main lanes overnight on Thursday, Friday for construction
The Texas Department of Transportation is expected to close all southbound main lanes of Interstate 35 on the Northeast Side for construction. In a news release, TxDOT said the southbound I-35 main lanes at Judson Road will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Thursday and Friday. ...
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US jobless claims dip modestly to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dipped slightly last week as layoffs in the U.S. remain historically low.U.S. applications for jobless aid in the week ending July 4 ticked down by 2,000 to 215,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Analysts surveyed...
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Arthur Fery's time at Stanford laid the groundwork for his run to the Wimbledon semifinals
There's also an American angle to the French-born British player who grew up five minutes from the All England Club and has reached the semifinals as a wild card at Wimbledon.Arthur Fery honed his game by playing three years of college tennis for Stanford University, where he was...
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The Latest: Trump spoke with Netanyahu about US ‘moves’ in the Persian Gulf
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke Thursday about Turkey as well as U.S. moves in the Persian Gulf, according to the prime minister’s office. Turkey and Israel have acrimonious relations. Netanyahu has urged Trump not to sell jets to Turkey...
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‘Not worth it’: Federal agents launch anti-gun trafficking campaign in San Antonio
Federal agents are launching a new push in San Antonio to stop illegal gun purchases that can put firearms in the hands of criminals, gangs and drug cartels.This week, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation kicked...
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World Santa Congress brings Christmas cheer to the height of summer
While Europe's still in the throes of summer heat, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Danish city of Aalborg.Dozens of Santas, Mrs. Clauses and elves from around the world have descended on Denmark's fourth-largest city for the Nordic nation’s annual World Santa C...
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Planned Texas data centers could emit more greenhouse gases than many countries
This story is from Floodlight, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates the powers stalling climate action. Sign up for Floodlight’s newsletter here.Omaira Garcia didn’t realize life on her small ranch in Abilene was about to change forever until clouds of dust — kicked up by a mys...
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Bare skin, fantasy and the machine: 3 takeaways from Paris' starry couture week
Demi Moore and Cynthia Erivo were among celebrities who took their seats in a sweltering university courtyard for the most anticipated show of Paris couture week: Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli’s debut for Balenciaga.In his first Balenciaga couture show — and the fashion house's big...
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Woman wanted on federal charges captured after 4 years on the run
Naomi Meza, 48, was arrested at Eagle Pass after four years on the run for a federal probation violation tied to human smuggling and drug possession. Mexico detained her and turned her over to a U.S. Marshals task force....
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A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a battleground state
Over the last month, Democratic socialists have notched victories in the liberal strongholds of New York City, Washington, D.C., and Denver. Now Francesca Hong, a single mother who has worked as a dishwasher and line cook, is trying to do the same with her campaign for governor i...
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Where to find back-to-school giveaways in San Antonio
It is only July, but several organizations are already planning to host free back-to-school supply giveaways. Several of the events are on a first-come, first-served basis, so arriving early is recommended.Check out this list of where you can find free resources in the San Antoni...
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PepsiCo says economic concerns weighed on customers in North American during recent quarter
PepsiCo reported stronger-than-expected revenue in the second quarter despite weaker demand in North America, where it said consumers tightened their budgets as the Iran war caused gas prices to spike.“I think the consumer is worse than what we had anticipated, and it’s driven ma...
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Mayor unveils plan to boost voter participation
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz-Jones unveils a new report to boost voter participation. A 7-week commission study offers recommendations on voter education, access, and a “civic participation infrastructure” initiative....
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As seen on SA Live - Thursday, July 9, 2026
Today @ 10:30 a.m., we sample the selection from Chicken Salad Chick as they open their new location in Boerne.Plus, check out Perrito Lindo for all your summer dog must-haves. Our producer, Robert Morin, takes us inside for a tour.Plus, how would you like to never visit a dentis...
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Organizer from the conservative Americans for Prosperity nominated to serve on appraisal board
Jonathan "Jon" Melendez, a grassroots engagement director at Americans for Prosperity, was among 15 candidates who applied for a temporary appointment after BCAD board member Robert “Bob” Bruce died in March.Organizer from the conservative Americans for Prosperity nominated to se...
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Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected provinces
New suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, the government said Thursday, as the death toll in the country's latest Ebola outbreak reached 600.According to the Congolese health ministry, suspected cases have now been recorded...
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Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star whose 1983 chart-topping power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart” enchanted succeeding generations with its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, has died. She was 75.Tyler died unexpectedly in a hosp...
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San Antonio closes on $30M land deal to advance Project Marvel
Federal property eyed as key for Project Marvel has sold to the city.The General Services Administration (GSA) and the city of San Antonio announced Monday the closing of a $30 million deal for three parcels to support the proposed sports and entertainment district known as Proje...
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Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablaze
Ukrainian drones hit more Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov on Thursday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to grant Kyiv a license to manufacture the Patriot air defense systems to protect its cities.A top Ukrainian official, m...
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Burnham on course to become UK prime minister as nominations open for Labour leadership
Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Britain's next prime minister after securing the backing on Thursday from 80% of Labour lawmakers in a party leadership contest.On the day nominations opened in the election to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Burnham secured the suppo...
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Museum honors a late artist by covering its floor in enough peanut butter to make 15,000 sandwiches
More than 800 pounds of peanut butter — enough for around 15,000 sandwiches — has been spread across the floor of a museum in the Netherlands in tribute to Dutch artist Wim T. Schippers, who died last month.The conceptual artist, who died at the age of 83, first created the Pinda...
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Flooding from days of heavy rain in southern China has killed 39 people
Authorities in southern China said Thursday that 39 people died in flooding after a tropical storm dumped heavy rainfall, as the country's east coast and Taiwan prepared for a typhoon expected to make landfall in the coming days.Most of the deaths were in Hengzhou, where the part...
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Stocks recover losses, and oil prices ease as calm returns to financial markets worldwide
Stocks rose, and oil prices eased Thursday as financial markets calmed in the wait to see what will come next after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.The S&P 500 climbed 0.8% and more than recovered its loss from the day before, ...
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Unholy crime: Thief caught on camera stealing $10,000 in church music equipment
It's a Katy crime with a Beaumont connection.A burglar was caught on surveillance camera helping himself to $10,000 worth of music equipment from Harvest Katy, the sister church to Harvest for Lost Souls in Beaumont.The...
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Trump's plan for a triumphal arch in DC wins early approval from a key federal agency
President Donald Trump's plans to build a skyline-altering arch in the nation's capital won initial approval Thursday from a key federal commission, but its members put off a decision on whether a federal law that limits building heights should be applied to this project. Despite...
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INSIDE THE RING: ‘Sonic’ Paez continues to improve as he pursues his Olympic dreams
The road to becoming a professional boxer is years in the making. For many, once a young boxer graduates high school, they decide to go pro. For San Antonio’s Christian “Sonic” Paez, those plans are on hold as he chases his dream to represent the United States in the 2028 Los Ang...
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Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing said 'he wishes he hadn't done it,' roommate says in video
The defendant in Charlie Kirk’s killing told his roommate “he wishes he hadn’t done it” the day after the conservative activist was shot in the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University, a recording played in court revealed Thursday.Lance Twiggs, who was also defendant Tyler ...
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Senate hopeful Haley Stevens knows how to win in Michigan. Democrats must decide if that's enough
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens is spending the closing weeks of Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary making a simple case: she’s the candidate who wins.Stevens flipped a Republican-held House seat in suburban Detroit in 2018 and hasn’t lost since, including surviving a bruising primary ...
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‘Everything is gone’: Family shares heartbreak after driver drag racing hits, kills 17-year-old girl
A South Side mother is mourning the loss of her 17-year-old daughter, Moncerrat “Monce” Maldonado, after San Antonio police say a man who was racing down Southwest Military Drive hit and killed her.Monce was walking home after her shift at El Pollo Loco when police say she was hi...
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US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Middle East.Back-and-forth attacks, including a day ea...
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Retired Army vet arrested after alleged explicit messages to agent posing as teen
SAN ANTONIO — A man was arrested for online solicitation of a minor after deputies say he sent sexually explicit messages and images to who he thought was a 16...
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WASTE WATCH: Tax dollar supported apartment project stalled for years
SAN ANTONIO - Another attempt to create low-income housing has stalled out. But not before more than a million of your tax dollars was spent.The News 4 I-Team W...
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Crowd demands justice at vigil for Houston man killed in ICE shooting
HOUSTON — A diverse crowd gathered Wednesday evening with a sense of anger mixed with grief for a vigil honoring Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent, where they demanded justice and that the agency leave the city.Hundreds of people flooded the residential...
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Driver crashes into North Side USPS post office, prompting temporary shutdown
SAN ANTONIO — A United States Post office on the North Side is temporarily closed after a driver accidentally crashed their car into the building on Wednesday.A...
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Abbott says Pancake, the 'First Puppy of Texas,' has died at 11
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that Pancake, the family's longtime golden retriever known as the "First Puppy of Texas," has died.In a post on socia...
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Mark Chesnutt mourns longtime bandmate after unexpected death on tour bus
Beaumont country music star Mark Chesnutt is mourning the loss of his longtime bass player and friend, Dave Sirmon, who died unexpectedly over the weekend while...
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22-year-old San Antonio college student turns $1 into hope for families in need
SAN ANTONIO — Amber Longoria believes kindness doesn't have to be expensive.The 22-year-old University of the Incarnate Word student has made it her mission to...
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San Antonio Mayor’s Commission on Voting wants public feedback on its recommendations
A group created by Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones to find ways to increase voter turnout has delivered a list of recommendations to improve the wider idea of what it calls “civic participation” in San Antonio.The nine recommendations from the Mayor’s Commission on Voting range from trans...
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SeaWorld San Antonio joins effort to relocate 30 beluga whales from closed Canada park
SAN ANTONIO — Seaworld San Antonio is joining a rescue operation to save 30 beluga whales from a closed marine park in Canada.The National Oceanic and Atmospher...
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Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim
Graham Platner said Wednesday that he plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after facing an allegation of sexual assault, shuttering an insurgent campaign that had withstood months of controversy only to implode and imperil Democrats’ attempt to regain power in Was...
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The actors of 'The Pitt' own the Emmy acting categories with 13 nominated cast members
With its ensemble of doctors, nurses, interns and patients squeezed together into a small emergency department with scripts that play out in real time, “The Pitt” feels like a lab made to grow great performances. The Emmys rewarded it accordingly Wednesday. Thirteen of the 25 nom...
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One year later, Kerrville business owner still fighting to rebuild
Guadalupe River business owners are still on a winding road to recovery after last year's deadly hill country floods.
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Frost Bank employee fatally shoots himself outside Northwest Side bank, SAPD says
A man who police say was employed by Frost Bank shot and killed himself outside one of the company’s Northwest Side locations, according to authorities.Just after 9 a.m. Wednesday, officers responded to the Frost Bank in the 11600 block of Bandera Road for a reported shooting.Upo...
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Battle over East Texas water rights heats up after Dallas millionaire files federal lawsuit to lift moratorium
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state.Two companies tied to a Dallas investor filed a federal lawsuit to lift a moratorium in an ongoing East Te...
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Downpours Friday and beyond
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTSLIGHT SAHARAN DUST: Slight haze again tomorrow MOISTURE SURGE: A round of deep moisture moves FridaySCATTERED DOWNPOURS: Friday and Saturday afternoonFORECASTTHURSDAY AND FRIDAYTomorrow will be just like today with vast sunshine and afternoon temperatures well ...
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Eagle Pass rejects lease tied to new border buoy installation at Shelby Park
EAGLE PASS, Texas — A proposed lease tied to the installation of new border buoys in the Rio Grande is now off the table after the Eagle Pass City Council voted...
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Crypto kiosks were used to scam $56 million from Texans last year. Lawmakers want regulation.
Maria was standing in front of a cryptocurrency ATM, $5,000 in hand and a moment away from being scammed. Fabricated court documents, supposedly sent by text from the Travis County Sheriff’s Office, threatened the 72-year-old with arrest if she didn’t feed the money into the “cry...
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Republicans see their grip on Senate tighten amid Democrats' dysfunction in Maine
As Democrats scramble to contain a political disaster in Maine, the Republicans on the front lines of the GOP's fight to hold the U.S. Senate majority are breathing a sigh of relief. For much of the year, Republican operatives have been quietly considering the real possibility th...
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John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement
It looks like John Deere owners can soon feel free to fix their own machines.The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured a right-to-repair settlement Wednesday with agriculture equipment giant Deere & Co. — commonly known as John Deere — that re...
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Meta plans billions for first AI data center in Canada, largest outside the US
Facebook and Instagram parent Meta said Wednesday it will invest more than US$9.1 billion to build its first artificial intelligence data center in Canada and its largest outside the United States.The facility will be built in Sturgeon County, Alberta, and powered by a natural ga...
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San Antonio-raised director Robert Rodriguez talks 25th anniversary of Spy Kids ahead of special screening
Movies such as 1985’s The Goonies and 1987’s The Monster Squad put kids at the center of the adventure. But it wasn’t until San Antonio native Robert Rodriguez’s 2001 hit Spy Kids that young heroes transformed into bona fide action stars. The idea was so unique, Dimension Films ...