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Brooklynn Chandler Willy’s two co-defendants in one of the cases are expected to go to trial in August rather than plead guilty, a prosecutor told a judge.
Brooklynn Chandler Willy negotiating plea deal in her two criminal cases
Brooklynn Chandler Willy’s two co-defendants in one of the cases are expected to go to trial in August rather than plead guilty, a prosecutor told a judge.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Brooklynn Chandler Willy’s two co-defendants in one of the cases are expected to go to trial in August rather than plead guilty, a prosecutor told a judge.
Erica Aracely Carmona was part of a ring that smuggled undocumented immigrants from Eagle Pass to San Antonio. One of them died en route, officials say.
Texas woman gets 11 years in smuggling scheme that killed migrant
Erica Aracely Carmona was part of a ring that smuggled undocumented immigrants from Eagle Pass to San Antonio. One of them died en route, officials say.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Erica Aracely Carmona was part of a ring that smuggled undocumented immigrants from Eagle Pass to San Antonio. One of them died en route, officials say.
Sentencing for the killer of Sonic Drive-In restaurant manager Daniel Shrewsbury began Friday with several co-workers of the 33-year-old taking the witness stand.
'I heard his last breath': Sonic workers testify on fatal shooting of manager
Sentencing for the killer of Sonic Drive-In restaurant manager Daniel Shrewsbury began Friday with several co-workers of the 33-year-old taking the witness stand.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Sentencing for the killer of Sonic Drive-In restaurant manager Daniel Shrewsbury began Friday with several co-workers of the 33-year-old taking the witness stand.
Students at more than 10 San Antonio-area schools held protests this week against the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. bit.ly/3NYych3
January 30, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Students at more than 10 San Antonio-area schools held protests this week against the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. bit.ly/3NYych3
The allegations, which San Antonio restaurateur Adrian Martinez denies, were leveled by WellMed Medical Management Inc.’s former president.
Smoke BBQ + Skybar owner faces allegations he ‘looted’ bankrupt business
The allegations, which San Antonio restaurateur Adrian Martinez denies, were leveled by WellMed Medical Management Inc.’s former president.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The allegations, which San Antonio restaurateur Adrian Martinez denies, were leveled by WellMed Medical Management Inc.’s former president.
It seems like Bubba and Tamara aimed to settle the matter privately instead of taking the case to the courtroom, according to an arbitration order.
George Strait's son quietly quashes legal beef with San Antonio builder
It seems like Bubba and Tamara aimed to settle the matter privately instead of taking the case to the courtroom, according to an arbitration order.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:40 PM
It seems like Bubba and Tamara aimed to settle the matter privately instead of taking the case to the courtroom, according to an arbitration order.
The suspect was 'sitting with his hands in front of him and appeared to be only non-compliant to verbal commands,' police say.
'I'm gonna (expletive) hit him': SAPD suspends officer for use of 40 mm launcher
The suspect was 'sitting with his hands in front of him and appeared to be only non-compliant to verbal commands,' police say.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:20 PM
The suspect was 'sitting with his hands in front of him and appeared to be only non-compliant to verbal commands,' police say.
Texas A&M University will stop offering its bachelor’s degrees and graduate certificate in women’s and gender studies.
The flagship also canceled six courses and modified hundreds of syllabi. bit.ly/4riz8Lz
The flagship also canceled six courses and modified hundreds of syllabi. bit.ly/4riz8Lz
January 30, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Texas A&M University will stop offering its bachelor’s degrees and graduate certificate in women’s and gender studies.
The flagship also canceled six courses and modified hundreds of syllabi. bit.ly/4riz8Lz
The flagship also canceled six courses and modified hundreds of syllabi. bit.ly/4riz8Lz
The State Board of Education's list of topics for K-12 instruction have been criticized as unwieldy for students and teachers
Texas SBOE advances social studies overhaul as concerns arise over content
The State Board of Education's list of topics for K-12 instruction have been criticized as unwieldy for students and teachers
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January 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The State Board of Education's list of topics for K-12 instruction have been criticized as unwieldy for students and teachers
The team's 12-point win at Houston on Wednesday night came after voices were raised in the locker room at halftime.
Spurs aim to get after Hornets without need to yell at each other
The team's 12-point win at Houston on Wednesday night came after voices were raised in the locker room at halftime.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:40 PM
The team's 12-point win at Houston on Wednesday night came after voices were raised in the locker room at halftime.
The crash happened in Hays County near Buda, according to the Hays County Sheriff's Office. The crash victim's name was not released.
One dead, one injured after three-vehicle crash in Hill Country
The crash happened in Hays County near Buda, according to the Hays County Sheriff's Office. The crash victim's name was not released.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM
The crash happened in Hays County near Buda, according to the Hays County Sheriff's Office. The crash victim's name was not released.
This is the 45th year for the annual breakfast, signaling the start of rodeo season with free tacos and coffee.
Hundreds kick off rodeo season at annual Cowboy Breakfast
This is the 45th year for the annual breakfast, signaling the start of rodeo season with free tacos and coffee.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM
This is the 45th year for the annual breakfast, signaling the start of rodeo season with free tacos and coffee.
Walter Whiten faces murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges, San Antonio police said.
Fatal shooting suspect Walter Whiten at large, say San Antonio police
Walter Whiten faces murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges, San Antonio police said.
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January 30, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Walter Whiten faces murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges, San Antonio police said.
Texas A&M University will stop offering its bachelor’s degrees and graduate certificate in women’s and gender studies.
Texas A&M cancels women’s and gender studies programs during crackdown
Texas A&M ends Women & Gender Studies, modifies hundreds of courses in race, gender ban
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January 30, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Texas A&M University will stop offering its bachelor’s degrees and graduate certificate in women’s and gender studies.
The future of the county jail is becoming a central issue in the race for Bexar County judge.
Ron Nirenberg is leaving the door open to building a new jail altogether, while Peter Sakai rejects that possibility outright. bit.ly/3Z5cv1k
Ron Nirenberg is leaving the door open to building a new jail altogether, while Peter Sakai rejects that possibility outright. bit.ly/3Z5cv1k
January 30, 2026 at 7:15 PM
The future of the county jail is becoming a central issue in the race for Bexar County judge.
Ron Nirenberg is leaving the door open to building a new jail altogether, while Peter Sakai rejects that possibility outright. bit.ly/3Z5cv1k
Ron Nirenberg is leaving the door open to building a new jail altogether, while Peter Sakai rejects that possibility outright. bit.ly/3Z5cv1k
Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades — from Kevin's mom in “Home Alone” to the iconic Moira Rose in “Schitt's Creek” — died Friday at 71.
Catherine O'Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of 'Schitt's Creek' and 'SCTV' fame, dies at 71
Her agency announced she died at her LA home after a brief illness.
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January 30, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades — from Kevin's mom in “Home Alone” to the iconic Moira Rose in “Schitt's Creek” — died Friday at 71.
Grid operator ERCOT reported to the Public Utility Commission that there were no systemwide power outages during the arctic cold front.
How did Texas’ electric grid weather the first major winter storm of 2026?
Grid operator ERCOT reported to the Public Utility Commission that there were no systemwide power outages during the arctic cold front.
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January 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Grid operator ERCOT reported to the Public Utility Commission that there were no systemwide power outages during the arctic cold front.
Huffman stands out as honorable and seems disinclined to use the office to achieve higher political ambitions. | Opinion
Joan Huffman a solid choice in GOP primary for Texas attorney general
Huffman stands out as honorable and seems disinclined to use the office to achieve higher political ambitions.
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January 30, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Huffman stands out as honorable and seems disinclined to use the office to achieve higher political ambitions. | Opinion
Canyon Middle School was locked down for about three hours while officers searched the campus. No one was hurt, and the lockdown has been lifted.
Comal ISD school placed on lockdown after threat, officials say
Canyon Middle School was locked down for about three hours while officers searched the campus. No one was hurt, and the lockdown has been lifted.
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January 30, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Canyon Middle School was locked down for about three hours while officers searched the campus. No one was hurt, and the lockdown has been lifted.
What is there to do in remote Texas oil country besides pump oil and watch Friday night football? Scroll through OnlyFans, it turns out.
In the Permian Basin of Texas, oil booms — and so does OnlyFans
OnlyFans viewers in sparsely populated counties in the Permian Basin spent more per capita than any others in the state, according to an analysis by adult search engine Onlyguider.
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January 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM
What is there to do in remote Texas oil country besides pump oil and watch Friday night football? Scroll through OnlyFans, it turns out.
A 'female juvenile' was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the torso, San Antonio police said.
Girl shot by angry driver near Bandera Road and Loop 410, say San Antonio police
A 'female juvenile' was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the torso, San Antonio police said.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:40 PM
A 'female juvenile' was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the torso, San Antonio police said.
Jorja Elliott scored 24 points and was key to a late push, but the Cardinals could not close out a win against the Islanders.
UIW rally falls short in loss to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Jorja Elliott scored 24 points and was key to a late push, but the Cardinals could not close out a win against the Islanders.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Jorja Elliott scored 24 points and was key to a late push, but the Cardinals could not close out a win against the Islanders.
A reader suggests flipping the script on invasive apple snails by adding them to a cook-off menu. | Opinion
Reader says invasive snails from the San Antonio River should be on the menu
A reader suggests flipping the script on invasive apple snails by adding them to a cook-off menu.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
A reader suggests flipping the script on invasive apple snails by adding them to a cook-off menu. | Opinion
The early bird got the free tacos and coffee at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo’s revived Cowboy Breakfast this morning. bit.ly/4qQVpAD
January 30, 2026 at 4:45 PM
The early bird got the free tacos and coffee at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo’s revived Cowboy Breakfast this morning. bit.ly/4qQVpAD
The US Securities and Exchange Commission case is the latest fallout, but since 2022 public filings disclosed improper lottery sales and ongoing investigations.
Ex-Lottery.com executives tied to jackpot scandal committed fraud, SEC alleges
The US Securities and Exchange Commission case is the latest fallout, but since 2022 public filings disclosed improper lottery sales and ongoing investigations.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:40 PM
The US Securities and Exchange Commission case is the latest fallout, but since 2022 public filings disclosed improper lottery sales and ongoing investigations.