https://www.tpr.org/news News en-US Copyright Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:18:14 GMT https://www.tpr.org/environment/2026-06-12/san-antonio-oks-new-medical-center-park-brackenridge-playscape-and-plans-for-fort-sam-houston-trail Proposed for the South Texas Medical Center, the new park will be located at 8500 Oakland Rd., near Floyd Curl Drive. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:18:14 GMT https://www.tpr.org/environment/2026-06-12/san-antonio-oks-new-medical-center-park-brackenridge-playscape-and-plans-for-fort-sam-houston-trail Shari Biediger | San Antonio Report https://www.tpr.org/public-health/2026-06-12/heres-where-things-stand-with-new-world-screwworm-in-texas Eleven cases have now been confirmed in Texas as officials expand surveillance efforts, release millions of sterile flies and mobilize resources to stop the flesh-eating parasite from spreading. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:57:09 GMT https://www.tpr.org/public-health/2026-06-12/heres-where-things-stand-with-new-world-screwworm-in-texas Lucio Vasquez |The Texas Newsroom https://www.tpr.org/news/2026-06-12/detained-churchill-high-student-father-released-from-dilley-facility A 10th grade student and his father were detained by federal officials last month as they were travelling to a soccer game. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:59:21 GMT https://www.tpr.org/news/2026-06-12/detained-churchill-high-student-father-released-from-dilley-facility Jerry Clayton https://www.tpr.org/disability-access/2026-06-12/twin-siblings-launch-medical-equipment-drive-for-san-antonio-nonprofit The Janes family will continue collecting wheelchairs, crutches, and walking boots well after the Project Mend drive, until August or September of next year. Project Mend will hold a city-wide equipment drive this Saturday at San Antonio’s Wonderland of the Americas Mall. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:22:43 GMT https://www.tpr.org/disability-access/2026-06-12/twin-siblings-launch-medical-equipment-drive-for-san-antonio-nonprofit Jackie Velez https://www.tpr.org/news/2026-06-12/want-a-better-skin-care-routine-sign-up-for-our-one-week-guide Spending too much time and money on skin care? Find out what really works to improve skin health and appearance with our one-week newsletter guide. Sign up here. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:44:08 GMT https://www.tpr.org/news/2026-06-12/want-a-better-skin-care-routine-sign-up-for-our-one-week-guide Kelle Walsh https://www.tpr.org/news/2026-06-12/police-gunman-dead-after-midland-shooting-leaves-11-victims-1-killed At least one person was killed and several others were injured in a shooting that unfolded across Midland on Friday morning. Authorities later confirmed the suspected gunman was dead after a standoff with SWAT. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:17:25 GMT https://www.tpr.org/news/2026-06-12/police-gunman-dead-after-midland-shooting-leaves-11-victims-1-killed Lucio Vasquez |The Texas Newsroom https://www.tpr.org/public-health/2026-06-12/texas-rural-hospital-organization-to-end-contracts-with-unitedhealthcare-over-unsustainable-rates TORCH CIN, a physician-hospital organization representing 45 rural and community hospitals across Texas, announced Friday it will end its contracts with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company over "unsustainable" reimbursement rates. The leader of TORCH CIN said the current rates pose an "existential threat" to rural hospitals. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:16:04 GMT https://www.tpr.org/public-health/2026-06-12/texas-rural-hospital-organization-to-end-contracts-with-unitedhealthcare-over-unsustainable-rates Abigail Ruhman https://www.tpr.org/education/2026-06-10/fewer-than-1-000-early-votes-cast-for-alamo-colleges-board-runoff There are about 308,000 eligible voters for the runoff election. Voters still have a chance to cast their ballots on Saturday, June 13. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:59:00 GMT https://www.tpr.org/education/2026-06-10/fewer-than-1-000-early-votes-cast-for-alamo-colleges-board-runoff Andrea Drusch | San Antonio Report https://www.tpr.org/news/2026-06-12/texas-agency-to-set-rules-for-using-treated-fracking-wastewater-on-farmland The state’s environmental regulator will hold a public hearing June 15 on its proposed rules for how the toxic wastewater can be reused. Here’s what you should know. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:07:08 GMT https://www.tpr.org/news/2026-06-12/texas-agency-to-set-rules-for-using-treated-fracking-wastewater-on-farmland Alejandra Martinez | The Texas Tribune https://www.tpr.org/government-politics/2026-06-12/texas-takes-over-voter-registration-in-val-verde-county-amid-struggles-with-registration The secretary of state is using a law that was originally written to focus on problems in Harris County. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:55:24 GMT https://www.tpr.org/government-politics/2026-06-12/texas-takes-over-voter-registration-in-val-verde-county-amid-struggles-with-registration Natalia Contreras | Votebeat and The Texas Tribune