Despite Abbott's threats, rural Texas Republicans still skeptical of school vouchers

AUSTIN — Even though Republican Gov. Greg Abbott spent heavily to primary members of his own party who voted against school voucher legislation last session, rural Republicans on the House Committee on Public Education are still skeptical about how the plan benefits students outside urban areas. Rur

San Antonio's Retama Park will host wiener dog races this weekend

This Saturday, crowds will gather at Retama Park to determine not only who's a good boy but the best boy. Wiener dog races will close out the track's quarter horse season, which started in June with camel and ostrich races. Canine competitors will dash for the finish line between Saturday's horse ra

Defense Department's 2026, 2028 Warrior Games coming to San Antonio

San Antonio will host the Department of Defense Warrior Games in 2026 and 2028, giving Military City USA a second shot at the distinction after the COVID-19 pandemic canceled plans to hold the event here in 2020. U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, which oversees the games, revealed the locatio

Teachers now free to violate separation of church and state, Texas education official says

AUSTIN — A new Texas law provides public school teachers with immunity from prosecution for violating the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment clause calling for separation of church and state, Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath testified Monday in front of state lawmakers. The revelation came