Micah Parsons shows up for minicamp with Cowboys, has lengthy chat with Jerry Jones

Micah Parsons and Jerry Jones held a 30-minute conversation at Cowboys minicamp, which wasn’t about his contract extension. FRISCO, Texas — Micah Parsons showed up for mandatory minicamp with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday and had a long conversation with owner Jerry Jones on the practice field while his teammates went through drills. The discussion … Read more

What is Fusarium graminearum, the fungus US authorities say was smuggled in from China?

Federal prosecutors have charged two Chinese researchers with smuggling a crop-killing fungus into the U.S. last summer. NEW YORK — Federal prosecutors charged two Chinese researchers on Tuesday with smuggling a crop-killing fungus into the U.S. last summer — charges that come amid heightened political tensions between the two countries and as the Trump administration moves to revoke … Read more

Gov. Abbott deploys National Guard troops to San Antonio

Community demonstrations are being organized for Wednesday and Saturday in the Alamo City, in conjunction with nationwide anti-Trump rallies. SAN ANTONIO — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has deployed a contingent of National Guard troops to San Antonio, police officials told KENS 5. It’s unknown how many.  The move comes as organizations plan immigration rallies in … Read more

Longtime District Court judge takes initial step toward running for Bexar County DA

DA Joe Gonzalez announced on June 5 that he won’t seek reelection to the office in 2026. SAN ANTONIO — Less than a week after Bexar County Criminal District Attorney Joe Gonzales announced he wouldn’t seek reelection in 2026, a longtime Criminal District Court judge could soon jumpstart the race to succeed him.  Ron Rangel, … Read more

‘Please protest responsibly’ | Sheriff Salazar responds to further planned immigration rallies in San Antonio

A “No Kings” protest is being organized for Saturday evening in downtown San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — After several days of protesting in Los Angeles and other demonstrations in San Antonio responding to President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, another local protest is being organized for the Alamo City.  An attempt to stand with the protesters … Read more