Ken Paxton withdrew an opinion on gun bans weeks after suing Texas state fair for a similar restriction
Paxton sued Dallas and state fair officials last month, arguing the fair’s private organizer had violated state law by banning firearms on the fairgrounds.
Sam Leavitt’s passing and running rallies Arizona State past Texas State 31-28
Texas State quarterback Jordan McCloud passed for 268 yards and four touchdowns, but he threw an interception after Arizona State took the lead in the fourth quarter.
AMBER Alert issued for missing 6-year-old boy from Kerr County, Ingram police say
The Ingram Police Department added a second suspect officers believe is connected with the abduction of a 6-year-old boy.
Border Patrol agents who responded to Robb Elementary shooting had inadequate active shooter training
Nearly half of the Border Patrol agents who responded to the Robb Elementary shooting did not have active shooter training beyond what they received while in the USBP Academy, according to a report released Thursday.
Authorities ID car lot employee killed after chasing trash dumper, crashing out in Southeast Bexar County
The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the 36-year-old man who died after chasing a person seen dumping trash in a car lot Wednesday in Southeast Bexar County.
SAPD searching for driver who hit man, woman already involved in earlier crash
Police say a light-colored or gray SUV drove off from the deadly crash scene. They say the SUV ran into a woman who already had been hit by a pickup. The pickup driver also was hit by the SUV and badly injured.
GOP bid to remove polling sites from Tarrant County college campuses fails
County Judge Tim O’Hare said he proposed the cuts to save costs. Critics accused Republican leaders of suppressing the vote of young people who back Democrats.
Sonic murder suspect from San Antonio added to Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List
A San Antonio woman wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a Sonic Drive-In manager has been added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List.
Federal review of Uvalde shooting finds Border Patrol missteps but does not recommend discipline
A federal report says U.S. Border Patrol agents who rushed to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in May 2022, were insufficiently trained and failed to establish command at the scene, but they violated no rules.
Federal review of Uvalde shooting finds Border Patrol missteps but does not recommend discipline
A federal report says U.S. Border Patrol agents who rushed to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in May 2022, were insufficiently trained and failed to establish command at the scene, but they violated no rules.
Congressional Democrats push resolution that says hospitals must provide emergency abortions
A resolution introduced by Congressional Democrats would make clear that U.S. emergency rooms need to provide emergency abortions when a woman’s health or life is at risk, despite strict state abortion bans.
American Airlines flight attendants ratify contract that ends their threats to go on strike
Flight attendants at American Airlines have approved a new contract after years of negotiations.
Child safety professionals urge awareness, education during Baby Safe Month
September has been designated as Baby Safe Month, a time for communities to unite with parents to help keep babies safe. While parenting for some may come easily, others may need guidance and family support.
Fort Martin Scott to join the Texas Historical Commission
The first frontier military post in Texas is now being recognized as the state’s 39th historic site by the Texas Historical Commission (THC), according to a press release.
US Customs and Border Protection to release review of response to Robb Elementary School shooting
United States Customs and Border Protection is set to release a report of how the agency responded to the May 24, 2022, shooting in Uvalde, Texas, according to a spokesperson for the agency.
Car lot employee dies after chasing trash dumper in Southeast Bexar County, sheriff’s office says
A 36-year-old man died after chasing a person for dumping trash in a car lot in southeast Bexar County, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Uvalde Police employee placed on paid leave after failing to release videos tied to Robb Elementary shooting
Less than a month after the Uvalde Police Department revealed it failed to release some video footage related to the response to the Robb Elementary shooting, the agency said Wednesday a staff member has been placed on paid leave.
H-E-B honors first responders across Texas in remembrance of 9/11
On the day marking 23 years since the 9/11 attacks, H-E-B showed first responders across Texas some love by stocking their fridges and pantry shelves.
FULL INTERVIEW: Mayoral candidate Rolando Pablos wants San Antonio to better compete for ‘quality jobs’
Roland Pablos talks about attracting big companies and “quality jobs,” spending priorities in the city budget, downtown sports stadiums, and the city’s migrant resource center.
Person cited for leaving corpses of 2 headless sharks, other marine animals on Padre Island beach, officials say
The remains of two sharks were next to a deceased and mutilated stingray and about 15 mostly intact dead crabs, according to a Facebook post from the Padre Island National Seashore.
Texas’ prison guard shortfall makes it harder for inmates to get reprieve from extreme indoor heat, critics say
About 25% of Texas’ correctional officer positions are unfilled. Inmates say the shortages make it harder for them to get respite during hot summer months.
Veteran stars Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer will rejoin the Texas Rangers' rotation later this week
Veteran stars Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer will rejoin the Texas Rangers’ pitching rotation later this week after both had an extended absence due to injuries.
Man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for attempting to meet minor for sex
A San Antonio man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after he attempted to meet with a minor for sex, according to the United States Department of Justice.
Dallas juvenile detention center isolated kids and falsified documents, state investigation says
A Texas Juvenile Justice Department report says Dallas County officers kept kids in their sleeping quarters for days at a time and faked school attendance logs.
Dan Patrick asks Senate to consider bills to unmask protesters, change runoff elections
The new list includes many right-wing priorities, and would escalate Republicans’ wars against diversity, equity and inclusion programs and review laws to keep noncitizens off voter rolls.
Gonzales ISD mum on administrator at center of election violation investigation
A longtime administrator with the Gonzales Independent School District is accused of using district resources to print flyers for a candidate for school board, state records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
Texas school districts say upgrades to the state’s student data reporting system could hurt their funding
The Texas Education Agency says there’s time to fix problems before officially reported data is used to determine how much money districts get.
Driver extricated from car after collision with truck in Comal County, DPS says
A driver was extricated from a vehicle following a wrong-way collision in Comal County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Texas parents gain new tools to control their teen’s social media use
Parents of Texas children under 18 can now monitor and restrict their child’s activity on digital platforms including Facebook and Instagram — but only if they know their child uses the service.
Bexar County Jail inmate dies after suffering medical episode caused by substance withdrawals, authorities say
A Bexar County Jail inmate died after suffering a medical episode stemming from withdrawal symptoms, authorities said.
Tropical system expected to strengthen near Mexico and Texas and bring heavy rains, forecasters say
The National Weather Service says a tropical system in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico was expected to strengthen this week into a tropical storm and dump heavy rains onto Mexico and Texas before reaching the U.S. as a potential hurricane.
Huntsville inmate who escaped prison was arrested hours later in Calallen, state prison officials say
A Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate who escaped from its Huntsville unit Sunday is now back in law enforcement custody.
Man accused of animal cruelty after horse, pony found starving on south Bexar County property
A man is accused of animal cruelty after deputies say he left a horse and pony to starve on his property, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
City officially commissions largest municipal solar project in Texas
The $30 million initiative advances the city’s goal of attaining a net zero capacity for all municipal buildings by 2040, a step outlined in the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
Italian rookie Sam Aldegheri gets 1st major league victory, helping the Angels beat the Rangers 5-1
Italian rookie Sam Aldegheri won for the first time in the major leagues, allowing a run on three hits in six innings in the Los Angeles Angels’ 5-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
The magic of a sticker: Ex-football player designs new helmet decals for New Braunfels, Canyon football teams
New Braunfels and New Braunfels Canyon went to the same company to get their new helmet decals for the 2024-2025 season.
Lakehills Community Center’s annual fundraiser could bring hope for Medina Lake
The Lakehills Community Center is hard at work to prepare for its biggest fundraiser yet. The team is just weeks out from the Medina Lake Cajun Festival, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. This year, getting the community together means a whole lot more.
The former Uvalde schools police chief asks judge to throw out the charges against him
The former Uvalde, Texas, schools police chief is asking a judge to throw out the criminal indictment against him over the slow law enforcement response to the 2022 school shooting massacre.
Mexican drug cartel leader will be transferred from Texas to New York
A federal judge says that a powerful Mexican drug cartel leader who was arrested over the summer in the U.S. can be transferred from Texas to New York to face charges there.
Remember the Alamo Beer: Brewery site for sale
Alamo Beer Co. opened its multimillion-dollar brewery and beer hall in March 2015 with a nod to its namesake shrine and a celebration of Texas’ independence, but it could close with far less fanfare.
Former schools police chief says he was not at fault in Uvalde shooting, asks judge to toss charges
Pete Arredondo’s lawyers tell the court that the shooter, not the police, was to blame for the school violence.
Liz Cheney says Dick Cheney will vote for Kamala Harris, and she will support Democrat Colin Allred in Texas Senate race
Liz Cheney endorsed Allred at The Texas Tribune Festival Friday.
Floresville convenience store celebrates 70th anniversary, lottery luck
Squeak’s Convenience Store owners are holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Friday to celebrate the store’s 70 years in business and being one of state's luckiest lotto selling locations.
Texas sues to stop a rule that shields the medical records of women who seek abortions elsewhere
Texas is suing to try to block a federal rule that shields the medical records of women from criminal investigations if they cross state lines to get an abortion where it is legal.
Woman dies after partial bleacher collapse at Kendall County Fair rodeo
A 79-year-old woman has died after she was injured in a partial bleacher collapse at the Kendall County Fair rodeo, according to Kendall County EMS.
Kenedy Lions playing in honor of classmate who died in car accident
The flags at Kenedy High School are flying at half-mast as the community mourns the loss of a volleyball star who was also part of the Kenedy dance team.
Fort Sam Houston will continue hosting Veterans Day funeral ceremonies
After hearing feedback from veterans, a congressional relations source told KSAT 12 News that the Veteran’s Affairs Office will continue to hold Veteran’s Day funeral ceremonies at Fort Sam Houston.
Uvalde Police Department hosts behavioral threat assessment training for Texas agencies
Law enforcement agencies across Texas participated in a three-day behavioral threat assessment training in Uvalde.
‘I want them to win every game, but one’: Wurst Bowl turns friends into enemies
The annual Wurst Bowl, between New Braunfels and New Braunfels Canyon, gives the tight knit community an excuse to put aside their life-long friendships and become a town divided.
Bleachers were salvaged, not inspected prior to partial collapse at Kendall County Fair rodeo
Bleachers at the Kendall County Fair Grounds’ rodeo arena were not inspected prior to a partial collapse that resulted in 12 injuries on Aug. 31, the City of Boerne said Thursday.
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales predicts GOP will lose control of the House
Gonazales, who represents a Texas border district, tells a Tribune Festival audience that his own party will be to blame for defeats in the November election.
Families and advocates for disabled Texans pushing for caregiver pay raise
A state Medicaid program pays caregivers of intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals living in community-based homes. Families, advocates and providers want lawmakers to increase that hourly pay.
Shooting at HEB leaves parents from nearby schools concerned with lack of communication from police
A shooting at the HEB off Loop 410 and Bandera on Tuesday sparked panic for many, but a school next door had no idea there was an armed suspect nearby.
What went wrong? People wonder how sudden downpour overwhelmed local street
At least ten cars were caught up in high water that suddenly inundated a stretch of N. New Braunfels Avenue that goes through Alamo Heights and San Antonio.
Texas would need about $81.5 billion a year to end property taxes, officials say
Texas Republicans have been trying to reduce the state’s high property taxes for years, but some acknowledge eliminating them would be too expensive.
Watch a conversation about progressive America at the 2024 Texas Tribune Festival
MSNBC host Katie Phang will moderate a conversation with three leading progressives: U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. The conversation starts at 1:15 p.m. Saturday.
Watch a discussion with the staff of The Bulwark at the 2024 Texas Tribune Festival
In a conversation starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, four of the digital news organization’s sharpest minds will discuss the politics of 2024 and beyond.
Rangers put SS Corey Seager on IL with hip issue that could end his season
Corey Seager has been put on the 10-day injured list because of hip discomfort that could end the All-Star shortstop’s third season with the Texas Rangers.
Murder suspect sentenced to 44 years for stabbing security guard at Karnes County Detention Facility
A man who was already in the Karnes County Detention Facility for a murder charge has been sentenced to 44 years in prison for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a public servant who tried to stop an attack on an inmate.
Castro among Texas Democrats urging DOJ to investigate possible civil rights violations by AG Paxton
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro of San Antonio and four other Democratic lawmakers from Texas have signed a letter that urges the Department of Justice to investigate any potential civil rights violations committed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against Latino election organizers and volunteers.
Texas AG sues Bexar County over plans to mail voter registration forms
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Bexar County Commissioners Court after a 3-1 vote to launch a program that would mail voter registration applications to residents regardless of their eligibility to cast a ballot.
New law requires foodservice establishments to display easily accessible food allergy poster
Foodservice establishments have a new law to follow in an effort to enhance the safety of diners across the state when it comes to allergens.
Texas schools are hiring more teachers without traditional training. They hope the state will pay to prepare them.
Schools are hiring instructors with different types of backgrounds to deal with critical staff shortages.
Another blown save for Holmes drops Yankees out of AL East lead and raises questions about closer
Clay Holmes lost the feel for his sinker, his control and perhaps his job as the New York Yankees closer.
WATCH: Kerrville residents express mixed opinions on 2024 presidential election in ‘Your Voice, South Texas’
KSAT is spotlighting the concerns of people across various South Texas towns ahead of the 2024 presidential election in the series, “Your Voice, South Texas.”
Ken Paxton sues Bexar County over voter registration outreach effort
The move escalates Texas Republicans’ brewing fight with urban counties over initiatives to proactively send applications to unregistered voters.
Watch a conversation about Latino influence on national politics at the 2024 Texas Tribune Festival
Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro will speak with Maria Teresa Kumar, Mike Madrid and Luis Miranda Jr. The conversation starts at 3:15 p.m. Friday.
What Texans need to know about helping people register to vote or cast ballots
Texas officials have launched investigations into voting fraud allegations, but assisting other voters isn’t automatically illegal.