New Texas appellate court alarms environmentalists

Editor’s Note: This story, co-published here with permission, was produced by Public Health Watch, a nonprofit investigative news organization. The announcement last month from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was easy to overlook.

San Antonio dentist offering free exams, school supplies next week

A San Antonio dentist's office is offering free exams and school supplies next week to get families ready for the new academic year. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, children and their parents can get exams, X-rays and braces consultations free of charge at Risas Dental at 7895 Culebra Road

Barbie Dreamhouse is visiting San Antonio this weekend

Ken you believe it? The Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour is making a stop in San Antonio this weekend. Fans of the beloved Mattel doll — and her recent movie escapades — can visit the truck at the North Star Mall, 7400 San Pedro Ave., this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz holds narrow lead over Democrat challenger Collin Allred

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz appears to be feeling the heat. Texas' junior senator leads his Democrat challenger by just 3 points, according to a poll released Thursday by the University of Houston and Texas Southern University. Out of 1,484 likely voters polled, 47% said they intended to cast a ballot for Cr