Is San Antonio's 'AK-Guy' seriously a finalist to be Trump's ATF director?

Right-wing social media is abuzz with speculation that a San Antonio-area YouTube influencer known as the "AK Guy" is a finalist to lead President Trump's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Brandon Herrera, a YouTube gun reviewer who last year ran a failed campaign to represent Tex

Counting Hate: At least 61 anti-LGBTQ+ incidents in Texas last year

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San Antonio police officer arrested on allegations that he assaulted his wife

Bexar County deputies on Thursday arrested a 24-year veteran of the San Antonio Police Department over allegations that he assaulted his wife. Officer Ruben Vasquez, 53, now faces charges of assault bodily injury-family for an incident that took place Wednesday at his home, SAPD officials said. Vasq

Health care access and economic insecurity top a list of challenges for Texas children

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Gaps in access to health care, economic insecurity and mental health challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic continue to top the list of challenges currently facing Te