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School districts across Texas are rapidly closing campuses due to falling public school enrollment, funding shortfalls, and charter school competition. In San Antonio specifically, local districts are pushing forward with recent campus closures and "optimization" plans. What does this trend mean for providing quality public education into the future in Texas?

"America — love it or leave it." That's a bumper sticker slogan that sums up the long-standing tension between patriotism and the exercise of constitutional freedoms. As the nation celebrates America's 250th birthday we explore where healthy patriotism ends and toxic nationalism begins. We discuss how "America First" could sometimes lead to a slippery slope towards tyranny.

Rising homelessness in San Antonio is prompting health professionals, educators and community advocates to examine how the community can more effectively meet the health and social needs of people experiencing homelessness.

New data underscores the sustained and complex challenges facing college students and young adults today. According to UnitedHealthcare's fourth annual Young Adult and College Student Behavioral Health Report, over 60% of young adults reported experiencing a mental or behavioral health concern in the past year. A Bexar County study found similar results.

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones faces a consequential City Council vote on water rates while also pushing a new voter-engagement initiative and finding time to defend the city from Charles Barkley.

Two cases of New World screwworm were confirmed in the U.S. — in Zavala County. The parasite, carried by flies, targets the live flesh of warm-blooded animals, including cattle, pets, wildlife and humans, causing severe wounds or death. Spread of the New World screwworm could have a major economic impact on the cattle industry.

We are living in a time when extreme wealth is held in the hands of very few. These modern-day robber barons are using their riches to break democracy and create a system that saps income from the general population to add to their own treasure — making the poor poorer and the rich richer. Stanford economist Mordecai Kurz explains "Private Power and Democracy's Decline."

The fight over Project Marvel could upend how San Antonio votes on bond projects. District 4 Council Member Edward Mungia is proposing breaking out the downtown Spurs and Entertainment area specific to District 1, as opposed to part of a broader infrastructure package.

The U.S. Supreme Court is supposed to be above politics and committed to preserving the Constitution by deciding on complex legal issues. Critics of the High Court, especially on the left, say that is no longer the case. But Sarah Isgur writes in "The Last Branch Standing" SCOTUS is holding to its charge.

In San Antonio oak trees can stand majestic and add to a home's property value. But they are vulnerable to oak wilt, a fast-moving disease that can spread quickly and kill entire clusters of oaks. It can be devastating. Learn how to protect your tress against oak wilt.

As the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, historian Robert G. Parkinson reminds us that the founding document also contains 27 grievances to King George that demand attention.

Under the boot of dictator Vladimir Putin, Russia has declined into a second-rate nation with nukes and a bleak future according to Marc Bennetts, author of "The Descent: Witnessing Russia's Spiral into Madness Under Putin."

As Washington debates how to protect America's lead in artificial intelligence, some independent inventors are warning that national security begins with the patent system.

Frontline: The War Cabinet premiering May 26, 2026, on PBS, examines the inner circle of advisors shaping President Donald Trump's military strategy. The documentary explores key decisions, including actions in the Middle East and relations with allies

What is the connection between early childhood education and developing San Antonio's workforce of tomorrow? Research shows that when children are engaged in their most formative years it sets them and the community up for future success. We hear about the work that's being done today and the need for more investment in these efforts, before it's too late.

Ninety-five percent of people who are incarcerated in the United States will eventually be released. How they're treated while behind bars profoundly affects their chances of success on the outside. Americans across the political spectrum agree that making prisons more humane and more conducive to rehabilitation is important for the health of our society.

The riverwalk is San Antonio's tourism crown jewel. Other cities have tried to copy it — with limited success. But is that jewel losing its luster? The City of San Antonio is developing a strategic plan to update and upgrade the River Walk. They are seeking community input and insights for the River Walk's next chapter.

Texas Public Radio and the San Antonio Report will combine operations beginning July 1, creating what leaders say will be the largest nonprofit newsroom in San Antonio's history.

UT San Antonio's new College of AI, Cyber and Computing is being positioned as a major workforce engine for a city increasingly focused on cybersecurity, data science, artificial intelligence and advanced computing.

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is entering a difficult stretch of city budgeting, with several expensive decisions arriving at once: possible utility rate hikes, a potential property tax rate increase and a smaller-than-expected 2027 bond package — all while the city continues planning Project Marvel, the proposed downtown sports and entertainment district.

The history of the Mayan civilization seemed to be lost forever when Spanish explorers first saw the ruins of the ancient cities in Mexico and Central America. Today with recent decipherment of their writings the story of the Maya can now be told from their perspective.

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is using overseas trade missions to make the case that the city can compete for the industries shaping the next economy. Her latest trip, a March delegation visit to Taiwan, was framed by City Hall as an effort to strengthen bilateral ties, attract investment, and position San Antonio as a landing spot for Taiwanese firms looking to expand in the United States.

The number of data centers in the San Antonio area continues to grow. And District 10 Councilmember Marc Whyte is presenting a nuanced position on the growth as an opportunity for the city's economy — boosting revenue for CPS Energy and providing a projected $50 million dollars for the city's general fund. Whyte is calling for managing data center growth to protect the region's water and neighborhoods.

In the new book “Something Between Us: The Everyday Walls of American Life, and How to Take Them Down” a cultural anthropologist examines the social and political divides in the U.S., examining how physical and social barriers like gated communities, massive trucks, and targeted media create separation — and isolation—and looks for how to restore communal caretaking and a more inclusive society.

The last three presidents — Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Donald Trump — have all had to deal with health care in America. And along the way, they've clashed with how politics works in Washington D.C. This created today's environment where the understanding of science is scorned, medical disinformation thrives and the nation could be unprepared for the next health crisis.

Corpus Christi could face a water emergency in the coming months. So how did this coastal city end up in such a precarious position? Drought is a major part of the story. But there is also a growing question about whether years of local political conflict and delayed decisions helped deepen the crisis.

Invasive species pose a serious threat to Texas landscapes and ecosystems. Ashley Morgan-Olvera of the Texas Invasive Species Institute says homeowners can make a real difference by learning to identify harmful non-native plants and animals and removing them early.

New allegations that César Chávez sexually assaulted women and girls, including minors, have triggered a fast and painful reckoning over one of the most celebrated figures in Mexican American and labor history.

The U.S. Israeli war with Iran has caused a major disruption to the global flow of oil. The price of crude has jumped to over $100 a barrel. But the question has been, is this a short-term problem or will this war cause the destruction of key oil production sites in the Middle East and cause long term higher prices? And can Texas oil producers meet the moment?

When it comes to politics, it used to be bad headlines could torpedo a public figure. But today politicians appear to be armored in Teflon— nothing sticks. So scandals are less likely to end a career. Why is that? That shift is the focus of "Scandal: Why Politicians Survive Controversy in a Partisan Era" by University of Houston political scientist Brandon Rottinghaus.

Three drugs that are already approved for people and are on the market — rapamycin, semaglutide and dapagliflozi — could help pick the lock on living longer and healthier. The San Antonio Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies is, for the first time, looking at these drugs to evaluate their repurposing for delaying aging.

Katy Padilla Stout is the Democratic nominee for the 23rd Congressional District of Texas. This is a district that Republicans have held and has been considered a safe Red seat. But after current congressman Tony Gonzales dropped out of the race due to a scandal, and the GOP nomination moved to gun rights activist Brandon Herrera, Democrats are sensing an opportunity to flip the district.

Texas is slipping deeper into a prolonged drought, with the latest U.S. Drought Monitor showing nearly the entire state abnormally dry and about 81.8% in drought. Roughly half of Texas is now in severe drought or worse, and about one in five acres is in extreme to exceptional drought.

The United States and Israel are now at war with Iran. This direct conflict has grown out of decades of simmering hostility but is now erupting, reshaping the Middle East and rattling the global economy. FRONTLINE has produced and is streaming an updated presentation of Remaking the Middle East. From award-winning FRONTLINE filmmakers James Jacoby and Anya Bourg.

We are living in a time of extreme self surveillance. We carry with us devices that capture our every location, info about our health, and data about our private lives. This information can be saved, processed and used against us by the police, prosecutors and the political state. Digital technology exposes everyone, everywhere, all at once, and we have few laws to regulate it.

No other phenomenon has shaped human history as decisively as capitalism. It structures how we live and work, how we think about ourselves and others, how we organize our politics. But is capitalism what you think it is? It's rooted in the ideas of private property, self-interest and profit — but it is dependent on the rule of law and state support. We hear the story of capitalism.

Measles in South Carolina's outbreak grew to nearly a thousand cases last week. The outbreak is part of a wave of measles outbreaks across the country that began last year in Texas. There are other outbreaks now in California, Utah and North Dakota. The vast majority of cases have been among unvaccinated people. The surge in cases is pushing the U.S. dangerously close to losing its measles-free status. Why are we losing the battle against measles?

San Antonio City Council is looking to move forward after a week of internal rifts due to a confrontation between Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and District 1 Councilwoman Sukh Kaur. The conflict escalated into an 8-1 City Council vote to censure the mayor on Friday.

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is looking to boost voter participation in the city, tighten oversight of area data centers, and push back against new immigration detention facilities.

Former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg releases a memoir about his time leading City Hall as he seeks to win the Bexar County judge office as the Democratic nominee. “Nirenberg: The Education of a Texas Public Servant,” is published by Trinity University Press.

Texas voters delivered a primary night that mixed sharp surprises with familiar outcomes, underscoring both the volatility and the limits of the state's political map.

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have sharply escalated tensions in the Middle East, raising fears of a wider regional conflict and fresh questions about the legal and strategic case for military action.

There are significant changes to the H-1B visa program. The Trump administration is replacing the random lottery system with a process that will prioritize visas for higher-skilled and higher-paid individuals. There is an intensifying crackdown by the Trump administration on H-1B visas. Critics say the changes could hurt universities, hospitals, startups, and tech employers that rely on foreign talent.

Questions are being asked about possible drone activity on the U.S.-Mexico border after two recent incidents in the El Paso area shut down air space and a military laser was fired to accidentally take down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone.

When you take a look around America and see the growing wealth gap, a housing shortage, generational poverty, regional disparities, the end of upward mobility, you realize these problems and others like them are all connected to the U.S. tax code. These problems didn't happen by accident. They are the result of a fundamentally tilted tax system that favors the wealthy and punishes the middle class.

On The Source, District 6 Councilmember Ric Galvan said the VIA board vote leaves no immediate path forward for free fare. “I don't see a specific pathway forward in developing a program at this time,” he said.

The price of gold is hitting record highs. This could seem like a glittery situation, but it could foreshadow trouble for the global economy. Drivers of "gold fever" could be causing growing concerns about inflation, debt and geopolitical tensions.

Texas public school students could soon be required to read Bible passages in English language arts classes from kindergarten through 12th grade under a draft proposal before the Texas State Board of Education.

San Antonio mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is calling for transparency and accountability from U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which oversees Immigrations and Customs Enforcement regarding the March 2025 shooting death of San Antonio resident Ruben Ray Martinez, a U.S. citizen.

San Antonio leaders are weighing a major shift in public transportation policy after Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones asked VIA Metropolitan Transit to develop a plan for testing fare-free bus service on the city's busiest routes.

More than a dozen health and environmental groups are suing the Environmental Protection Agency over its rollback of a rule that fought climate change. The “endangerment finding”, states that the buildup of heat-trapping pollution in the atmosphere endangers public health. The rollback is widely seen as a major setback to efforts to combat the climate crisis.