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New report shows increase in methamphetamine overdose deaths in Bexar County

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The increase has spurred the county to declare a public health emergency.

Friday, Jul 26

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Recent earthquakes raise concerns in Permian Basin

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After 61 temblors, Scurry County Judge Dan Hicks declared a state of disaster on Friday as many in the Big Country felt the second big quake in less than six days.

After dismissed lawsuit, weed is still decriminalized in San Marcos — for now

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Judge Sherri Tibbe dismissed the lawsuit Attorney General Ken Paxton filed against the City of San Marcos over its ordinance decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession.

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Kamala Harris uses Houston speech to pledge stronger labor protections, attack Donald Trump

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Vice President Harris delivered the keynote address before the American Federation of Teachers, making her third campaign stop since President Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential contest on Sunday.

Texas Matters: Hostile foreign governments and Tom Slick

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This week on on Texas Matters. Should Texas block foreign hostile nations from buying farm land and doing business in the state. And the legacy of science of San Antonio adventurer Tom Slick.

Petrie Dish: UTSA developing AI tool to expedite patient care in trauma emergencies

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At the scene of an emergency, a flurry of decisions must be made. A new AI tool called the iRemedyAct could expedite processes of care during health emergencies.

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Founder of Los Texmaniacs, Max Baca, to be inducted into Texas Conjunto Hall of Fame

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The ceremony and dance takes place July 27 in San Benito.

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Fronteras: ‘Victims of Sin,’ a treasure of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, showcases music, strong female protagonist

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The 1951 film — a blend of noir, melodrama, and musical — was recently reissued by the acclaimed Criterion Collection. It will be screened as part of TPR Cinema Tuesday.

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U.S. authorities arrest top Sinaloa cartel leader and son of 'El Chapo'

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Ismael Zambada, a historic leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, and Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of another cartel leader, were arrested by U.S. authorities in Texas, the U.S. Justice Department said.

Thursday, Jul 25

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VIA workers call on company to restore their seat at the table

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Workers represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union claimed VIA management is trying to cut them out of wage talks. VIA said it 'has always worked in good faith with [ATU]' and that it continues to meet with the union.

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'Courage, power and hope:' San Antonio’s East Side artwork, The Crayon Gallery, inspires imagination

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Local Texas art group Scribewerks completed the finishing touches on its newest public art underneath Highway I-37.

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A boy, a mullet and a dream: San Antonio area student aims to win with hairstyle while helping vets

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Benjamin Franklin had one. So did George Clooney in the 1980s. Now Avery Quiroz, a 9-year-old boy from Windcrest, is ready for his fashionable fame.

Kamala Harris’ historic candidacy energizes Texas’ Black and Indian American voters

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Black and Asian American voters collectively made up just 15% of the turnout in Texas’ 2020 and 2022 elections, according to exit polls.

Texas attorney general can’t question Catholic Charities director over migrant services, court says

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Wednesday’s ruling is the second time a Texas judge has ruled against the attorney general for investigating shelters helping migrants.

Former Uvalde officer Adrian Gonzales pleads not guilty to 29 counts of child endangerment

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Gonzales is only one of two officers out of 376 to be charged in connection with the failed response to the 2022 Robb Elementary shooting.

Report: Texas still ranks toward the bottom on reproductive care

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Also, a new app using trained AI aims to predict risks during pregnancy. Both the report and the app highlight consistent concerns over equitable access to health care.

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Briscoe Western Art Museum saddles up for National Day of the Cowboy

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Saturday, July 27th is the Briscoe's annual free Day of the Cowboy celebration and everyone is invited.

Southwest Airlines says ‘assigned and premium seating’ will replace open seating plan

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Southwest President and CEO Bob Jordan says research shows passengers 'overwhelmingly prefer' an assigned-seat system. He also pledged to improve the airline's financial performance.

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Elon Musk is backing Donald Trump. Could that hurt Tesla?

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'I do worry that he is not helping further penetration of EVs into the car market' and might make people leery of buying a Tesla, an electric vehicle owner and enthusiast in Michigan tells NPR.

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Chipotle is 're-emphasizing generous portions' after social-media complaints

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Chipotle's CEO tells investors that the chain had not shrunk its portions despite accusations on Tiktok and Reddit. Brian Niccol has tried to bat down those complaints for weeks.

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South Texas woman’s $1M lawsuit over self-induced abortion murder charge moves forward

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A federal judge in McAllen on Wednesday denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against Starr County officials brought by Lizelle Gonzalez, a South Texas woman who was unlawfully charged with murder after a self-induced abortion.

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Biden, in Oval Office address, says it was time for 'pass the torch'

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President Biden addressed the nation for the first time since dropping out of the race for president and endorsing Vice President Harris.

For the first time since he exited the presidential race, Biden addresses the nation

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President Biden is addressing the nation for the first time since dropping out of the race for president and endorsing Vice President Harris.

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FBI searches Delia’s Tamales in San Antonio and McAllen

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The FBI would not confirm what kind of activity was taking place, nor would it confirm the business it was at. However, FBI agents could be seen at the San Antonio location Wednesday afternoon.

San Antonio area creeks, rivers, and lakes rise with runoff from recent rains

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Medina Lake levels are up five feet — about 3% of its full capacity — according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Wednesday, Jul 24

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President Biden reschedules Austin trip to Monday

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Biden will deliver a speech at the LBJ Library commemorating 60 years since the Civil Rights Act was signed by former President Lyndon B. Johnson. Actor Bryan Cranston and UN ambassador Andrew Young will also be there.

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Ethics complaint against Councilmember Marc Whyte moves forward

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San Antonio attorney Martin Phipps has accused Whyte of abusing his power to try to help his wife's client, Phipps' ex-wife, in a custody battle.

San Antonio, Bexar County leaders back public financing for new Missions baseball stadium downtown

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San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and County Judge Peter Sakai sent a joint letter of intent to the Missions to give to MLB

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Environmental groups urge the federal government to halt SpaceX launches at Starbase

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SpaceX is currently seeking approval from the FAA to begin launching 25 times per year from the Rio Grande Valley and land its Super Heavy booster right on the beach launch tower, rather than into the Gulf of Mexico.

Several events in San Antonio offer free school supplies until Aug. 10

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Families looking for free school supplies in San Antonio have several events to choose from in the coming weeks.