After three sessions, Texas lawmakers passed a bill last month that defines consent and fixes what advocates called a loophole in Texas sexual assault laws. THE TEXAS TRIBUNE – At 4 a.m. on the Saturday before this year’s Austin marathon, Summer Willis began crawling. For the next 22 hours, she stayed on her hands and … Read more
The new lawsuit argues Senate Bill 10 violates the First Amendment’s protections for the separation of church and state and the right to free religious exercise. AUSTIN, Texas — Civil liberty groups and several families filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday to challenge a new state law in Texas that requires the Ten Commandments to be … Read more
Will you need an umbrella for holiday festivities on Friday? Here’s what to know. SAN ANTONIO — The bad news: The early-morning hours of July Fourth could bring heavy rain to the San Antonio region. The good news: The storms should clear out by the evening, when families head to Woodlawn Lake Park and other … Read more
HOUSTON — The ISS astronauts had a front-row seat to a unique weather phenomenon Thursday morning. Astronaut Nichole “Vapor” Ayers captured a photo of the sprite as the International Space Station flew over the United States and Mexico. “Just. Wow.,” Ayers posted alongside the picture of what looked a little like a large red balloon … Read more
Houston prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a major fan festival expected to draw nearly 500,000 visitors over 39 days. HOUSTON — Houston is gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with plans for a major fan festival. The city expects to welcome nearly half a million visitors over 39 days, according … Read more
Rudy Ramirez said he’ll forever cherish the memories made with Ron Acosta, including chats over coffee, dinners with family and competitive games of Phase 10. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio man is mourning the loss of one of his closest friends who was the founder of Las Palapas. Ron Acosta, longtime owner of the … Read more
Family and friends gathered to remember Esther Chung, who died when floodwaters swept her car from Holbrook Road near All Nations Church. SAN ANTONIO — Esther Chung, 77, is being remembered as a loving soul who held her Christian faith above all else. Chung was swept to her death in flood waters on June 12 as … Read more