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Sunday, Mar 29

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‘We didn’t want a king, and we won’t have one’: Third ‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands in downtown San Antonio

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Thousands gathered at Travis Park and marched through downtown San Antonio for Saturday’s “No Kings” protest, joining a broader movement as protesters raised concerns about federal policies and what they described as the erosion of…

Saturday, Mar 28

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At 'No Kings' rallies, anti-Trump protesters speak out against ICE 'cruelty,' Iran war

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Organizers behind No Kings, a network of progressive groups, says protesters will stage demonstrations across the country and abroad to speak out against the Trump administration's actions.

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The Justice Department plans to share sensitive voter data with Homeland Security

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The Justice Department has sought voter data from states. It now says it plans to share that data with the Department of Homeland Security, to run it through a controversial citizenship check tool.

Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of DUI, authorities say

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Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI after he struck another vehicle and rolled his Land Rover, not far from where he lives on Jupiter Island, Florida. The sheriff's office said he was not injured.

'No Kings' aims for record turnout in Saturday's anti-Trump protests

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Organizers behind No Kings, a network of progressive groups, says protesters will stage demonstrations across the country and abroad to speak out against the Trump administration's actions.

There's a massive measles vaccine campaign in Mexico. Is the public on board?

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With tens of thousands of suspected cases, the government is aiming for 2.5 million jabs a week. The response has been encouraging — but also worrisome.

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Over a dozen U.S. soldiers injured in attack on Saudi base as Iran-backed Houthis enter war

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An Iranian strike on an air base in Saudi Arabia wounded at least 15 U.S. service members. Israel also said it intercepted a missile launched from Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

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Proposed Texas Medicaid rule for children with complex medical needs too 'narrow,' advocates say

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A proposed rule would allow some children to qualify for the Medically Dependent Children Program — a Medicaid program that offers home- and community-based services to children with complex medical needs — without needing a nursing…

U.S. troops injured in attack on Saudi base as the war reaches one month

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As the war in Iran reaches the one-month mark, a Iranian strike on an air base in Saudi Arabia wounded several U.S. service members. On Saturday the Israeli military intercepted a missile launched from Yemen.

Defense Secretary Hegseth intervened to stop promotions of Black and female officers

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Four Army officers were on track to become one-star generals, NPR confirms. Defense secretary Pete Hegseth's involvement in the promotion process is highly unusual.

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San Antonio Food Bank opens an expanded, remodeled volunteer center

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The food bank is the largest volunteer hub in the region, with 2,000 volunteers each week sorting and packing, prepping meals, and planting and weeding on multiple urban farms.

Friday, Mar 27

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Airport officials and San Antonio city leaders celebrate the opening of SAT’s Terminal A ground expansion

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The new Terminal A expansion will support both domestic and international operations, with new ground-load gates, passenger areas and a federal inspection station for international arrivals.

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Long lines linger at Houston’s biggest airport as TSA agents miss work during partial government shutdown

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Wait times at George Bush Intercontinental Airport are expected to worsen over the weekend as agents miss a second paycheck and increasingly call in sick.

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CPAC draws conservatives to Texas amid Iran war, Republican battle for U.S. Senate nomination

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The influential Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, is underway in Grapevine, Texas. While the annual event draws attendees and speakers from all over, a host of Texans — including Gov. Greg Abbott, U.S. Senate hopeful Ken…

National scholars of Latino studies protest elimination of the department at UT Austin

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Experts say the Mexican American and Latina/o Studies department at UT Austin is a beacon in the field. They argue the elimination of the department will hurt the academic discipline and the reputation of the university.

Here's some new dirt on an unusual source of antibiotic resistance

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New research suggests drought can stoke antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria — and that can have an impact on humans.

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Her dad's dementia inspired her to create a guide for family caregivers

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Wambūi Karanja of Kenya is "one to watch," says the Alzheimer's Association. Coping with her dad's condition inspired her to develop a training program for families on the art of caregiving.

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TPR News Now: Friday, March 27, 2026

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Southwest ISD joins general May ballot; SA Missions unviel renderings of proposed ballpark; "No Kings" rally planned for this Saturday

These trees brought a fishery back from the brink. They can help you too

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A community fishery in Cambodia was struggling. There weren't enough fish to make ends meet, until local fishermen started planting a specific type of tree.

San Antonio Missions release first renderings of upcoming downtown baseball stadium

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The minor baseball league team’s owners are working with the city, Bexar County, and developer Weston Urban on a multi-use facility near the San Pedro Creek. Estimates in 2024 put the anticipated costs of the ballpark at $160 million. The…

Fronteras: ‘Education is in grave danger’ — Film highlights fight against censorship in higher ed

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"Censorship at Texas A&M" is a film that follows prominent writers and activists as they bring attention to the crackdown of race and gender studies at Texas universities.

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Southwest ISD joins general May ballot, allowing residents to access countywide voting

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After decades holding separate elections, Southwest ISD agreed to join the general countywide ballot in May. The change comes after San Antonio City Council voted to move its elections to November.

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Kendall County vying to become a member of the International Dark Sky Community

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The International Dark Sky Places program certifies communities, parks, and protected areas around the world that preserve and protect dark sites through responsible lighting policies and public education.

YWCA San Antonio opens a new family resource center on the city’s West Side

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This week’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Harvey E. Najim Early Childhood Education Center took place at the Women’s Live and Learn Center on Castroville Road in San Antonio.

Thursday, Mar 26

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Camp Mystic community torn apart over planned reopening this summer

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Many families who lost children during the July 4 floods last year are raising concerns.

Whole milk is back in schools, but not everyone can drink it. Here's how to make sure all kids get a nutritional boost

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Whole milk is back in school lunches, but millions of American kids can’t easily digest it. Pediatric dietitian Marina Chaparro breaks down the science and offers ideas to help families make sure their kids get the nutrition they need, no…

The Weekender: A new sculpture garden, jazz at the Japanese Tea Garden and the Southside Book Fair

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This is a look at three special events happening this weekend that San Antonians can enjoy.

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How Texas Democrats are trying to win back young men

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Texas Monthly is exploring the sometimes "humiliating" ways Democrats are trying to win back men ages 18 to 29, a small voting bloc.

DOJ admits ICE courthouse arrests relied on erroneous information

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Hundreds of immigrants have been arrested at immigration courthouses. It is unclear whether the federal government's admission could lead to some of those arrests being overturned.

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Local anglers can round up prizes and bragging rights during the all-new River Rodeo 2026

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Contestants are eligible for prizes and raffles throughout the competition, which runs April 4th through May 31.