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Friday, Sep 20

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Photos: San Antonio celebrates Park(ing) Day on Houston Street

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Events were held in San Antonio and around the world to remind people to try to make their communities a little greener and healthier.

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San Antonio man and woman receive nearly 20 years after their dogs killed elderly Air Force veteran

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State District Judge Velia Meza sentenced Christian Alexander Moreno to 18 years and fined him $5,000. The judge sentenced Abilene Schnieder to 15 years in prison and imposed the same fine.

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San Antonio school districts pull strawberry milk; City Council OKs 2025 budget, fire union contract; Alamo City marks Park(ing) Day

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Pumpkin spice is in the air but fall may not be so nice for San Antonio

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The National Weather Service reported that fall officially arrives in San Antonio at 7:43 a.m. next Sunday.

Harris County astronaut still plans to vote in 2024 election despite being stranded in space

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Texas first passed a law in 1997 that allows astronauts to vote if they will be in space during early voting and on Election Day.

Thursday, Sep 19

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San Antonio Philharmonic reaches collective bargaining agreement with musicians' union

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Roberto Treviño, the philharmonic's executive director and CEO, said the agreement is a 'great compromise' for better wages and paid sick leave.

San Antonio City Council adopts nearly $4 billion budget for 2025

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The $3.96 billion budget includes $36.6 million in cuts needed to balance the budget as revenue growth has slowed significantly compared to the last several years.

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San Antonio and Bexar County celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month until Oct. 15

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Residents are enjoying a wide range of events, including poetry readings, film screenings, performances, art exhibits and shopping.

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Gun safety experts to San Antonio residents: Locking up guns can prevent a suicide

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September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and experts said firearms are used in more than half of all suicides in Texas.

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LGBTQ activists spam state agency over driver’s license policy affecting transgender Texans

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LGBTQ rights advocates targeted the Department of Public Safety with dozens of messages after the agency announced a new policy that blocks transgender Texans from changing the sex listed on their driver's licenses.

Ready to Work sets big grad goals; San Antonio eyes bird sanctuary status; AI may improve medical diagnosis

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New poll shows majority of Texans have skipped or postponed some form of medical care due to costs

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A majority of Texans said they skipped or put off some form of medical treatment in 2023 because they couldn’t afford it, according to a survey published this week by the Houston-based Episcopal Health Foundation.

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Young San Antonio Voters Listening Session at Texas Public Radio this Wednesday

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Join Texas Public Radio next Wednesday for a Young San Antonio Voters Listening Session at our downtown headquarters. This audience participation discussion will be moderated by TPR’s Joey Palacios and will dive into the issues that are…

Some Bexar County property market values could remain the same in 2025 and 2026

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In the 2025 appraisal year, the market value for appeals that are resolved through an informal meeting or Appraisal Review Board formal hearing and are not appealed to arbitration, the State Office of Administrative Hearings, or through…

Wednesday, Sep 18

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CBP: Migrant apprehensions between border ports of entry in 2024 are 68% lower than in 2023

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The Biden administration’s new limits on asylum introduced in June, combined with a coordinated crackdown with Mexico, led to a significant reduction in the number of migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Small town Texas mayor hints at what San Antonio's Broadway may see during filming of '1923'

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The San Antonio Film Commission, an arm of the City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture, released more details about street closures between now and Sept. 27 for production of the high-profile prequel to the hit Paramount+ TV…

Rare show of Texas bipartisanship urges clemency for death row inmate scheduled to die on Oct. 17

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Robert Roberson was convicted in 2002 of shaking his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki, to death at his home in Palestine, Texas. Shaken baby syndrome is a controversial child abuse theory that has since been discredited and has led to many…

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Do Bible stories belong in K-5 curriculum? Texas board to vote in November

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Supporters say kids need to understand the Bible to understand American literature. But opponents say kids are too young for this type of instruction and the materials could alienate students who aren't Christian.

As Texas’ Hindu population grows, how will it figure into state and national politics?

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Historically, American Hindus are reliable Democratic voters. But, when it comes to the issues, the group is harder to pin down.

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San Antonio crime down in 2024; Delia's ex-employees can't add founder to suit; FAA targets Space X with $633K fine

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Tuesday, Sep 17

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New U.S. citizens take oath at San Antonio City Hall; several excited to vote in presidential race

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Fifty-four people from all over the world took the oath to become U.S. citizens on Tuesday morning at San Antonio City Hall.

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Uvalde officers prep for trials; San Antonio, H-E-B offer insulin aid; today is Willie Velásquez Day

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H-E-B and San Antonio team up to help residents with insulin access

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The program will cover up to $100 for each insulin prescription, including refills, until allocated program funds are exhausted.

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Voter fraud data from group behind Project 2025 shows few instances of noncitizen voting in Texas

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Data compiled by The Heritage Foundation – most known for being the architect of the controversial policy blueprint known as Project 2025 – shows that noncitizen voting isn’t widespread in Texas. That’s despite repeated warnings from the…

Monday, Sep 16

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New Historic Landmark recognizes contributions of Bracero workers

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A National Historic Landmark recognizes the contributions of braceros, the strong-armed men from Mexico, who filled critical labor shortages when American met were fighting World War II and the Korean War.

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Evacuations ordered in La Porte amid roaring pipeline fire, San Jacinto Community College students sheltered in place

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San Jacinto Community College students were urged to shelter in place until an all clear is provided.

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Bexar DA defends voter plan; LULAC pajama protest slams Paxton; UTSA hopeful after football defeat

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Sunday, Sep 15

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'You wouldn't want your grandparents picking out your music, so why let them pick the people who represent you?' — Gen Z student gets out the vote

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An 18-year-old student from Helotes has shown that Gen Z’s interest in the voting process is alive and well. Eliana Arriaga was recently the recipient of the Why Vote? Scholarship from the National Society of High School Scholars.

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UTSA unveils new website for merger with UT Health

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The new website — UTSanAntonioTogether.org — was announced Friday by UTSA President Taylor Eighmy and UT Health San Antonio Acting President Robert Hromas.

Thursday, Sep 12

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‘I had a whole army behind me’ – Boerne celebrates homecoming for Paralympic gold medalist archer

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Boerne athletes are on a roll. First, the Boerne Little League All-Star team made it to the U.S. finals of the Little League World Series. Now, Boerne has something else to celebrate—a gold medal from the Paralympics in Paris.