The Supreme Court has ruled that an affidavit of desistance from a victim of exploitation cannot serve as grounds to dismiss a human trafficking case, saying such statements can result from coercion, pressure or undue influence.
American doctor and content creator Mikhail “Doc Mike” Varshavski recalled the intense scrutiny surrounding his brief romance with Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, describing the environment around the beauty queen’s reign as “very toxic.”
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones outlined storm recovery efforts and the city’s upcoming budget challenges as officials continue restoring electricity, assisting affected residents and assessing damage from a storm that left about 100,000 customers without power.
Icelanders rejected a proposal to resume European Union membership negotiations in a referendum Saturday, with nearly 53% voting against reopening talks that have remained suspended since 2013.
The Texas State Board of Education is considering changes to the state’s high school social studies curriculum this week, with board members and community groups debating how schools should teach religion, American history and civic heritage.
President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Canada Sunday as he defended his tariff policies, accused the country of taking advantage of the United States and urged Canadian companies operating in the U.S. market to move their businesses south of the border.
Collin County commissioners are set to vote Sept. 14 on a proposed property tax increase that would mark the county’s first rate hike in 33 years as officials weigh growing demands for public services against concerns about spending and taxpayers’ costs.
The Texas State Board of Education is expected to give final approval this week to revised high school social studies standards that would change how public school students learn about U.S. and world history, government and geography.
Miley Cyrus has dropped her last name from her social media identity as she begins a new era that includes a new look and the promise of new music.
The San Antonio Food Bank is distributing emergency food to families who lost groceries during extended power outages following severe storms that hit the city over the weekend.