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The de la Torre family serves up a hot dog that evokes memories of the Windy City on Lake Michigan, but here on Jones Maltsberger Road.
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āChicago Hot Dogsā fires up grill for Independence Day dogs, San Antonio-style
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about 7 hours ago
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Listen to the best student podcasts about what "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" means for young people today.
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How young people feel about American identity, on the nation's 250th birthday
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Colonial Americans were drinking coffee long before they dumped tea into Boston Harbor or fought a war for independence. The establishments that served it were already brewing revolutionary ideas.
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But first, coffee: The drink that energized the American Revolution
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The Supreme Court last week allowed President Trump to end deportation protections for immigrants living in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status.
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Activists call on Trump to defer deportations for Venezuelans in light of devastating earthquakes
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about 14 hours ago
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According to ESPN, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer and two-time NCAA champion has agreed to join Mitch Johnson's staff, bringing more than 30 years of head coaching experience to San Antonio. Read Moreš
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We are hitting peak summer season in Texas with temperatures regularly hitting the triple digits, and it's easy to forget how vulnerable we ā and our four-legged friends ā are to the extreme heat. Read Moreš
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Before lighting fireworks this Fourth of July, here's what San Antonio and Bexar County residents need to know about where they're legal, how to celebrate safely and why officials are urging people to leave celebratory gunfire out of the holiday.
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Can you pop fireworks in San Antonio? Hereās what to know before celebrating the Fourth of July
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about 18 hours ago
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The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has raised $150 million in total, helping fund housing, mental health services and rebuilding efforts. Read Moreš
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A top U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement official says the agency needs more detention space to keep up with increasing arrests ā but its plans to open a new facility in San Antonio have been pushed back. Read Moreš
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Mission Indians in Spanish Texas helped the American Revolutionary cause by using their skills as vaqueros to drive longhorn cattle to Spanish Louisiana to help feed Spanish troops fighting the British. Read Moreš
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One year after devastating floods, the Hill Country community is coming together for an Independence Day weekend of remembrance, celebration and hope. Read Moreš
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Mass deportations would be felt across hospitals and emergency rooms, which already face persistent staffing shortfalls. The long-term healthcare sector will suffer the greatest disruptions, experts say.
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The U.S. healthcare system is in crisis. A Supreme Court ruling could make things worse
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When the July 4 flood tore through the upper Guadalupe River, ripping apart neighborhoods and destroying homes, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country stepped up by helping families find shelter and new homes. Read Moreš
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āFrom the West Side to the World: Un Homenaje a Flaco Jimenezā can now be seen at the Alamo Colleges Common Ground Gallery. The exhibit pays homage to accordion master and cultural ambassador Flaco Jimenez. Read Moreš
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As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, Americans reflect on the state of the nation in the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.
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The majority of Americans are proud but worry about direction of the country
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The week ahead includes Saharan dust, city office closures, and fireworks fun. Read Moreš
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As the Supreme Court today weighs the Trump administration's effort to revoke birthright citizenship, NPR looks at what else the White House has done to curb illegal and legal migration.
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Inside the coordinated strategy to radically reshape U.S. immigration
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The police chief is now exiting before a brutal budget season where more officers donāt appear to be part of leadersā plans. McManus was expected to retire Sept. 30, but will now exit the role July 10, according to the city. Read Moreš
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San Antonio Fire Department officials said Tuesday the cause of the fire that heavily damaged the rectory at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church over the weekend has been listed as undetermined because of the extent of the damage.
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Cause of fire at San Antonio pastorās home cannot be determined, fire department says
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Along the Upper Guadalupe River, where at least 130 people died, a major recovery effort followed. But along nearby Sandy Creek, where nine people were killed, survivors say the response has been far more limited. Read Moreš
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Federal agents went to a Rochester man's home to warn him that an email he sent five months ago could be an illegal threat. He was on vacation but another agent found his hotel hundreds of miles away.
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Months after he sent a harsh email to ICE, agents tracked him to his home and a hotel
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And Daniel Armbruster, a spokesman for the Texas arm of the AAA, said Texans are finding prices quite a bit higher than last fourth of July, largely due to travel demand and some uncertainty over a lasting truce in the U.S. war against Iran. Read Moreš
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Three Democratic members of Congress are trying to restore mandatory annual influenza vaccinations for all U.S. military servicemembers following a flu outbreak at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland that infected nearly 300 trainees. Read Moreš
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On July 4, it will be one year since the flash flood disaster that took the lives of 119 people along the upper Guadalupe River in one of the worst calamities in Texas history. How is the region recovering? What lessons have been learned? Read Moreš
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Author Reyna Grande writes about the struggles of assimilation and the healing powers of storytelling in her new memoir. Read Moreš
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Attorneys representing the Lipan Native American Church have petitioned SCOTUS to review a federal appeals court decision allowing San Antonio to move forward with redevelopment at Brackenridge Park that church leaders say would destroy a sacred religious site. Read Moreš
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Youth Orchestras of San Antonio recently toured the United Kingdom, performing in London, York and Edinburgh while giving students a chance to experience life beyond Texas and connect with audiences overseas. Read Moreš
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Following a rainy spring, the Comal and Guadalupe rivers in New Braunfels are running high, drawing tubers back for the Fourth of July weekend. š
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If you are one of millions of Americans with student loan debt, listen up: There are big changes coming July 1 you need to know about. Read Moreš
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Inside the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, visitors will see the names of two San Antonians ā Danny Ingram and Eric Alva ā honored for their service and activism in the movement to end the military's ban on "homosexual conduct." Read Moreš
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San Antonioās largest school districts continue to struggle with the financial effects of declining enrollment. Read Moreš
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In a sharp rebuke to President Trump, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the Constitution guarantees automatic birthright citizenship to virtually all children born in the United States.
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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship on constitutional grounds
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The designation is for hotels with unique design or art installations that are meant to connect guests to the city they are staying in.
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The military used the technology to scan for land mines. San Antonio is using it to detect lead pipes.
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Can the new faultline in American political tribalism be broken down along the masculine question? Republican attacks against Texas Democratic candidate for Senate James Talarcio falsely claim he's vegan as a challenge to his masculinity. Read Moreš
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Sister Letty Ugboaja of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in McAllen was reportedly detained by ICE while on her way to Sunday Mass. Ugboaja is part of the Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy congregation. Read Moreš
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The San Antonio Botanical Garden is highlighting its contributions to the community as officials debate budget cuts, saying public investment supports education and accessibility programs that serve thousands each year. Read Moreš
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Attendees at Saturday night's Pride Bigger Than Texas parade in San Antonio said the event was both a celebration and a statement of resilience amid ongoing political debates over LGBTQ+ rights and representation in Texas. Read Moreš
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A month after flu shots became voluntary, influenza began to burn through boot camp at Lackland Air Force Base. Hundreds have been sickened, and infectious diseases experts are not surprised. Read Moreš
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From The Texas Tribune: Texas is experiencing an AI-driven data center boom with at least 248 projects planned statewide. Hereās what to know about the industryās rapid growth and the debate over its impact.
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Hundreds of data centers are coming to Texas. Hereās what you need to know.
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From The San Antonio Report: A mystery lizard hints at progress for the San Antonio Zooās ālizard factory,ā where researchers rebuild the Texas horned lizard population.
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Lizard speed dating and a possible first: Inside the San Antonio Zooās race to save the iconic Texas āhorny toadā
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From The San Antonio Report: A group helping Katy Padilla Stout says data indicates even Texas conservatives donāt share Brandon Herreraās extreme views on gun rights.
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National gun safety group dives into San Antonioās gun-centric congressional race
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If you haven't made it out to a San Antonio Missions baseball game this season, now's your chance. The minor league team will be in town for a six-game home stand this coming Fourth of July week. Read Moreš
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President Donald Trump, who negotiated the USMCA during his first presidential term as a replacement for NAFTA, praised it at the time. Negotiations on whether to extend the agreement are likely to stretch past a key July 1 deadline. Read Moreš
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Mary Heathcott says The Contemporary at Blue Star is turning 40. Open all weekend is the new Institute of Texan Cultures, where youāll find an exhibit on Conjunto Music. On Saturday night, chamber group Agarita joins with a San Antonio clothing designer Read Moreš
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The State Board of Education on Friday approved a new reading list that includes numerous Bible passages. They're also considering a social studies curriculum that emphasizes U.S. and Texas history over world cultures. Approved changes take effect in 2030. Read Moreš
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Two SAISD trustees voted against the districtās newly named lone finalist for superintendent. Adrian Bustillos was previously sanctioned by TEA for his alleged role in a cheating scheme at El Paso ISD. Read Moreš
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SCOTUS ruled Thursday that the Trump administration can revoke Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from Haiti and Syria. The 6-to-3 ruling puts more than 1.3M immigrants under TPS across the United States, including roughly 147K in Texas, at imminent risk. Read Moreš
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8 days ago
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From NPR: Several Democratic governors have sent National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., ahead of America 250, amid President Trump's highly visible ā and controversial ā ongoing deployment to the city.
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In a first since Trump deployed the guard to D.C., Democrats are sending troops
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8 days ago
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Gracie, the missing giraffe, was found safe Friday morning near Leakey after escaping from Cedar Hollow Ranch earlier this month. Read Moreš
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From The Texas Tribune: The State Board of Education will hold a final vote Friday on incorporating more Christian stories into classrooms and deemphasizing race and cultural diversity in history lessons.
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Texas poised to approve more Bible stories, history revamp ā but changes for high schoolers delayed
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