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Israel launches missile strikes into Iran in response to Tehran's attack Sunday

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There are also reports of explosions in Iraq and Syria. The extent of Israel's strikes weren't yet clear.

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San Antonio woman sentenced to 25 years for starving stepson to death

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A Bexar County jury has to sentenced Miranda Casarez to 25 years in prison for the starvation death of her stepson. The jury deliberated for more than four hours before returning the sentence for starving four-year-old Benjamin Cervera to…

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The FAA is opening a window to hire air traffic controllers

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Starting pay is around $60,000 a year and can go up to around $220,000 per year.

Thursday, Apr 18

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Where, when and how to vote in the May 4 election in Bexar County

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Early voting is from Monday, April 22, to Tuesday, April 30. Election Day is Saturday, May 4.

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It’s time to FIESTA! Here’s some events you should absolutely see

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Are you ready to show us your shoes? Fiesta 2024 kicks off on Thursday at the Alamodome, pausing all things professional in San Antonio while almost everyone takes a moment — well, actually 15,840 minutes over the next 11 days — to party.

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Federal appeals court upholds block on Texas law restricting 'explicit' books

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House Bill 900 requires books sold in the state be rated for sexual content by the book seller, similar to how Hollywood rates movies.

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Along came Polly: How a duck missing her bill captured the hearts and minds of Georgetown residents

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Polly, a one-year-old Pekin duck, is believed to have lost her bill during an animal attack. She now lives at All Things Wild Rehabilitation, a sanctuary for injured, orphaned and displaced wildlife in Georgetown.

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Fiesta pumps in big dollars for San Antonio; police warn against drunk driving

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Fiesta San Antonio has a major economic impact on the Alamo City during its 11-day run from April 18 through April 28.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Senate kills articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

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The Senate rejected the two articles that accuse Mayorkas of refusing to enforce immigration laws. The House voted to impeach him in February.

Hidalgo, Cameron counties issue disaster declarations as drought along border intensifies

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The declarations are the next step in an effort to conserve water locally, ask the state for resources and assistance, and work with the U.S. government to influence Mexico to deliver water owed to the region under an international treaty.

San Antonio woman found guilty in starvation death of four-year-old stepson

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After deliberating for just under an hour, the jury found Miranda Casarez guilty of injury to a child with serious bodily injury by omission. The charge carries a sentence of five to 99 years.

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5th Circuit blocks Texas' $100K a day contempt fine for the state's foster care failures

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Texas was found in contempt Monday by U.S. District Judge Janis Jack for violating two of the court's orders in its long running foster litigation.

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Some independent candidates start their own political parties to ease ballot access

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Some states make it much easier to get on the ballot as a minor-party presidential candidate, compared with running as an independent. That's why RFK Jr. and Cornel West have made their own parties.

Ocelot killed in Hidalgo County suggests species’ range has expanded

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An ocelot killed by a car in 2021 is confirmed to be genetically different from the known populations of ocelots in deep South Texas, meaning more of the endangered wild cats exist than previously thought.

Texas, Idaho abortion bans test against federal emergency medicine rule

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Hospitals are required to stabilize anyone experiencing a medical emergency. Two lawsuits question whether that includes performing an abortion, despite state laws.

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Second in command in Bexar County district attorney's office resigns

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First Assistant Criminal DA Christian Henricksen's last day is April 26th.

Why this vote at a Tennessee Volkswagen plant is historic for the South

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Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tenn., are voting this week on whether to join the United Auto Workers union. Two previous attempts to unionize the plant failed. Ballots will be counted on Friday.

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Senators to be sworn in as jurors in Mayorkas impeachment trial

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The Senate is still negotiating what the scope of the homeland security secretary's trial will be and whether to allow debate in the Democratic-controlled chamber.

The U.S. has come up with its own global strategy to thwart the next pandemic

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The Biden administration has launched a new effort to improve the ability of the U.S. to prevent, detect and respond to global health threats. Some experts say the new strategy doesn't go far enough.

Congressional 'border crisis' hearing includes Tarrant County sheriff, no one from the border

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Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn was one of two sheriffs at a 'border crisis' hearing, but neither were from border counties.

UT Austin says it laid off nearly 60 people on April 2. Most came in response to Texas' anti-DEI law

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Jay Hartzell first announced the layoffs in an April 2 email that did not include the number of positions being eliminated.

Texas protest organizers could see more lawsuits against them after U.S. Supreme Court decision

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The high court declined to hear a Louisiana case involving a police officer who was injured during a 2016 protest and sued its organizer.

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Erik Cantu Jr. sues San Antonio over 2022 police shooting by former cop James Brennand

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Former SAPD officer James Brennand, who shot Cantu multiple times, is currently awaiting trial over two counts of aggravated assault.

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VIA Metropolitan Transit is redesigning its map but it needs public input first

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Informed updates will make the system map easier to use. Participants who fill out the questionnaire will receive a 31 Day Pass.

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Racism in health care system may contribute to deaths of Black pregnant Texans

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When issues like bleeding and postpartum depression are left untreated, they can lead to fatalities. Black Texans and other groups of color experience maternal mortality at higher rates, but organizations are working to change that reality.

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A South Texas candidate sues his town for records he says will prove his opponent's corruption

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Rio Grande City officials called Ediel Barrera’s requests “vague or ambiguous.”

Dozens of Texas water systems exceed new federal limits on 'forever chemicals'

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The EPA set its first-ever drinking water limits for five types of PFAS chemicals, and nearly 50 of Texas public water systems — including Castle Hills — have reported exceeding the new limits for at least one.

ERCOT urges power plants to skip scheduled maintenance this week as temperatures climb

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Amid hotter-than-expected weather, the state’s grid regulator wants plants online and available to supply electricity to meet increased demand.

ABBA, The Notorious B.I.G. and Juan Gabriel named to the National Recording Registry

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Every year, the Library of Congress names 25 'audio treasures' to be preserved permanently. This year's selections range from ABBA and Green Day to World War I-era jazz pioneer James Reese Europe.

Judge requests Melissa Lucio's murder conviction be overturned

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Melissa Lucio's family, attorneys, the Cameron County District Attorney and now a county judge say she should be exonerated from a 2008 murder charge.