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A bomb scare rattles a local school, Tropical Storm Vance could bring flooding to parts of Texas, and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders sue My Chemical Romance — in a minute. Head to our website to read these stories and more. bit.ly/400qgz8

Texas could be shut out of the College Football Playoff as the Longhorns and Texas Tech stumble, while UTSA remains a long shot.

Nathan Martinez, 22, is charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the death of Julian Robledo.

Angsty rock band My Chemical Romance is facing legal trouble after a theatrical concert performance featuring Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders look-alikes turned into a staged gunfight. bit.ly/4yKPXCk

The Preserve at Medina in southwest San Antonio was built around an old oil well that leaks methane and hydrogen sulfide. Homeowners say they were never told.

McCombs Enterprises wanted the city to cover about $13 million of that price tag plus debt service totaling $31.2 million, city staff said, but they're recommending $7.5 million. bit.ly/3W4UWAg

Fernando Daniel Gomez was arrested in New Braunfels on Aug. 30, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The president was in Texas for another round of campaign stops to help boost Ken Paxton and other Republicans ahead of next week's midterms.

The Spurs look to win their second straight game and earn their first home win of the season tonight as they host the winless Sacramento Kings at the Frost Bank Center. bit.ly/4BBkqWi

The flyers began appearing in Texas mailboxes as early voting got underway, presenting themselves as informational materials from a transgender advocacy group.

Super PACs connected to the president and the AI developer have spent more than $800,000 since a poll this month showed Alex Mealer's lead shrinking.

An Austin ISD high school has forfeited the remainder of its football season over roster size and player safety concerns. Head coach Gary Howard has also stepped down.

A New Braunfels barbecue restaurant is distancing itself from a campaign rally featuring Texas AG Ken Paxton and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, saying the event was organized without the owners’ knowledge or approval. bit.ly/4sM9p0l

Region IV cross country roundup: New Braunfels girls sweep Class 5A team and individual titles.

Kerrville Tivy setter Rylie Coates overcame a devastating ankle injury to rank No. 3 in Texas in assists as her team heads into the UIL volleyball playoffs.

Former San Antonio Spurs center Kelly Olynyk has left the NBA after 13 seasons to continue his basketball career in Italy, where he has already made an impact with BC Roma.

James “Val” Cotter — a longtime friend of Brad Simpson, who is charged with murdering his wife — is suing a nursing home owner. bit.ly/4zd3PWZ

A bomb threat was phoned in to Sonia Sotomayor High School around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Students and staff were evacuated, and police searched the campus.

Likewise, the 35-year-old Indiana native is grateful to be part of a franchise where "everyone's prepared and organized."

Get the full rundown on the Spurs' next game Wednesday vs. the Utah Jazz.

Elon Musk gave Gov. Greg Abbott a $5 million boost as the Republican governor tries to fend off a competitive challenge from Democrat Gina Hinojosa, who has framed her campaign as a fight against Abbott’s ultrawealthy donors. bit.ly/4yL7L02

Floresville ISD trustees named Mike Schroller as their new superintendent after outgoing leader Jason Gilstrap departed earlier this year.

With the president's approval rating at all-time lows, some Republicans worry his flurry of Texas visits may not be helping ahead of the midterms.

These are the untold stories of the crew that works behind the scenes to deliver frights at San Antonio’s most notorious haunted house.

Tesla announced its robotaxi service is closer to launching in San Antonio as it expands its ride-hailing operations in multiple cities and races to catch up to its main competitor, Waymo. bit.ly/4BvgSoi

The dispute stems from the band's Hollywood Bowl performance, where female dancers allegedly wore replicas of the cheerleaders' famous uniforms during a production of "The Black Parade."

The country music superstar received the Career Maker Award at the hall of fame's induction ceremony on Monday.

A Hill Country judge rules Gillespie County Judge Daniel Jones did not intentionally or carelessly let the county fall behind in filing financial reports.

"We got to become the hunters again," Vassell said. "I think we're a little bit drunk off the success of last year, and we have a lot of room to grow. So trying to just put that behind us because we're a new team. This is a new season." bit.ly/4BoeTC5

Republicans are working to boost GOP turnout and offset strong showings so far in Democratic strongholds, like Harris, Dallas and Travis counties.

"The Republican candidate for the Senate is just incredibly awful," Former Dallas Mayor Steve Bartlett said. "I believe he's the most corrupt public official in the entire country."

Opinion | Health professionals believe that any further weakening of environmental protections should be evaluated for people’s health, our guest columnist writes.

The Missions' owners are facing higher interest rates and steeper construction costs that are throttling their plans to build apartments and a hotel near the site of their planned downtown ballpark. That’s a major problem. If those projects don’t happen, neither does the stadium. bit.ly/4sokDaQ

Daniel Hernandez Jr., 20, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the death of Ricky De Los Santos this week.

Cotter seeks more than $5 million in damages from a businessman whose companies operate nursing homes, including one in Lytle in Atascosa County.

FBI investigators say Jose David Carvajal Jr. "bragged about sexually assaulting a young child" in social media posts.

An argument between adults over cheering at a Texas youth softball game turned into a fight that left one man unconscious and two people facing assault charges. bit.ly/4i9QatL

The Tesla and SpaceX chief appears to now be the governor’s largest single campaign backer this cycle.

With polls showing Gina Hinojosa and Gov. Greg Abbott in a tight race ahead of Nov. 3, some are starting to believe a Valley native could make it to the governor’s mansion — something that has never happened in Texas history. bit.ly/4e2AK8g

Opinion | Respect for all the candidates who took our questions. We appreciated every conversation.

Texans will pick their next governor and U.S. Senator, and Bexar County residents will pick their next district attorney and county judge, among others.

San Antonio on Tuesday has a good 40% chance of showers, forecasters said. Temperatures during the day will peak somewhere around 80 degrees. bit.ly/481Ee7H

Find early voting and Election Day polling locations, dates and hours for Bexar County's midterm election.

The Preserve at Medina in southwest San Antonio was built around an old oil well that leaks methane and hydrogen sulfide. Homeowners say they were never told.

Here's who the San Antonio Express-News Editorial Board is recommending to Bexar County voters after interviewing and researching candidates in the Nov. 3, 2026 election.

Amazon is hiring 26,500 workers in Texas for the holiday season, including more 2,500 in San Antonio and 3,000 in Austin. bit.ly/4Bxs83G

Here's a guide to key races on the Nov. 3 ballot, from the U.S. Senate and Texas governor’s race to San Antonio-area school board contests.

Voter turnout in the Valley is already 63% higher than it was four years ago at this point.

The Democratic U.S. Senate nominee will need strong turnout in Harris County and along Interstate 35 if he wants to defeat Republican Ken Paxton.

The Republican Senate nominee will need strong turnout in the Texas Panhandle and counties near Houston if he wants to defeat Democrat James Talarico.