4.5-magnitude quake jolts two major Texas cities, USGS says. ‘Felt my apartment shake’
The 4.5-magnitude earthquake — quite powerful compared to most that occur in Texas — happened at 9:26 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, the USGS says. It was detected about 12 miles east-northeast from the town of Falls City, which is roughly a 45-mile drive southeast from San Antonio.

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4.5 magnitude earthquake hits South Texas, felt across San Antonio
An earthquake rattled parts of Central and South Texas late Wednesday. How strong was it?
The Karnes County earthquake was the third-strongest recorded in South Texas, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Earthquake Hit Texas Near San Antonio, Says USGS
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Trump’s tariffs loom and even his supporters in Texas are nervous
Trump has vowed punishing tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, which are Texas’ biggest international trading partners.
Thursday morning storms are expected in South Texas. Here's what to expect.
San Antonio's best chance of rain will be between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m. After the rain moves out, much drier air will move into South Texas.
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South Texas College offers free tax preparation services to the community
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is returning to South Texas College to help taxpayers process their tax returns for free. The program offers
National Guard troops conduct training exercises along South Texas border
The new Texas National Guard and military troops sent recently to the Rio Grande Valley will assist Border Patrol agents on the border of South Texas. They were holding training exercises Tuesday
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Border agents shot at in South Texas
Border Patrol agents were fired upon Monday in the remote Starr County town of Fronton, Texas, Border Report has been told.
There were power outages Tuesday, but don't blame ERCOT. Ice, snow took down lines in South Texas.
That happened early Tuesday, when ERCOT called on about 4,000 megawatts of battery storage to help meet the morning demand crunch. Those same batteries were charging up during the day to be ready for when the sun goes down and demand spikes again for the evening temperature drop.
South Texas mayors reflect on executive actions
The South Texas Mayors Alliance is a yearly event where government officials across the border discuss issues within their communities.
Sen. Ted Cruz talks border legislation, no taxes on tips, and south Texas political shift
From border security to tax breaks for tipped workers, Sen. Ted Cruz shared his insights with the KGNS D.C. Bureau this week, including his thoughts on Trump’s cabinet picks.
Measles cases reported in Texas as vaccine rates against the disease has fallen
Two of the four cases are in Lubbock, which hasn’t seen a case in more than 20 years. Meanwhile, measles vaccination rates in Texas have fallen over the last four years.
The Old Farmer's Almanac spring 2025 forecast: Warm, wet spring for much of US
The Old Farmer's Almanac, which has been in business since 1792, recently released its spring weather forecast. The outlook? "Warmer-than-normal temperatures for most of the country, with a few exceptions: southern and central California, Desert Southwest, southern Florida, and western Ohio Valley, where it will be near to below normal."