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How did the Avocado become the toast of the nation? The humble tropical fruit is now common in supermarkets, but even in the 1980s many Americans had never seen an avocado, much less tasted one. How did this once obscure alligator pear come to occupy a central spot in American culture?

Hemp industry shut down included in new bill to reopen the government; Camp Mystic responds to negligence lawsuits; The Alamo Cenotaph rededicated on Veterans Day

It's official: Ron Nirenberg announced bid for Bexar County judge; SA police union considers no confidence vote against chief; Storms possible this week

School meals, funding for most Head Start continues; Supporters make the case for a new downtown Spurs arena; San Antonio makes it mark as a Day of the Dead destination

Report examines deadly June flooding that killed 13 in SA; SAWS defends handling of wastewater treatment plant controversy; San Antonio International Airport will not experience flight reductions

This week on Texas Matters—Texans struggle with SNAP disruption. Also, we learn about how Texas is one of the worst states for porch pirates. What are homeowner rights when confronting a package thief?

This week on Texas Matters: Is Attorney General Ken Paxton perverting the facts about the death of baby Nikki and the looming execution of Robert Roberson? In a report to the public about the Roberson case, the AG Office made a number of untrue and debunked statements about the death of Nikki, Roberson and his trial. We get a response from Roberson’s attorney Gretchen Sween.

The documentary tells of the dozens of men and boys who were missing and murdered by Mexican marines during a period of four months in the Mexican border city of Nuevo Laredo.

Also: New program could make flood insurance more accessible; Man charged with murder after killing wife, hiding her body; Luminaria grants help local artists

Following the devastating flooding along the Upper Guadalupe basin, two journalists talk about coverage of natural disasters in their parts of the country—from major fires in California to landslides due to extreme weather in the North Carolina. We're joined by Erin Stone, Climate and Environment Reporter for California NPR and Flood and Disaster Reporter Laura Hackett from Blue Ridge Public Radio.