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A wing and a prayer: Saving birds in a time of decline

There has been a catastrophic decline in the population of North American birds. The continent has lost approximately one-third of all birds since 1970. But certain group

Grandparents raising grandchildren navigate growing burdens and limited support

Over 2.5 million grandparents in the U.S. are primary caregivers for their grandchildren. This is a growing trend driven by parental addiction, incarceration, mental heal

In the grip of a heart attack: How to recognize the signs and react

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Nearly one in every four deaths is attributed to it, according to the U.S. Center

How Putin’s war on Ukraine is also a campaign against the West

Four years ago Vladimir Putin commanded Russian forces to invade Ukraine, producing a rupture with the United States and Europe the world has not seen since the Cold War.

Eugene Robinson brings a personal history of race and democracy to San Antonio

Eugene Robinson is one of America’s most respected voices on politics, race, and democracy. Raised during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, he witnessed the strugg

Can the Democratic Party regain trust and political power?

Today the Democratic Party is out of power and generally unpopular. Even so, Democrats are expecting to see a "blue wave" this midterm because of a sagging economy, the w

Rising costs strain San Antonio’s homelessness response

For some San Antonio residents, a rent increase or an unexpected expense can turn a fragile housing situation into a crisis. Close to Home’s latest report says housing co

Liver cancer poses an outsized threat in South Texas

Liver cancer is a serious health problem in San Antonio and South Texas, particularly among Hispanic residents. UT Health San Antonio researchers have reported that South

Texas policies targeting Muslim institutions raise constitutional questions

Texas is seeing anti-Muslim political rhetoric move beyond campaign speeches and social media and into policy decisions affecting public-school curriculum, facilities and

Hegseth’s anti-DEI campaign alarms Black military personnel

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s campaign to eliminate diversity programs is prompting concern among Black service members who say their qualifications and patriotism are

Bo French controversy exposes Republican divisions before election

A controversy surrounding Republican Railroad Commission nominee Bo French is highlighting divisions within the Texas GOP as the November election approaches. Scott Bradd

D-9 Councilmember Misty Spears on closing SA's budget gap

San Antonio District 9 Councilmember Misty Spears is calling for deeper spending reductions as the city confronts a projected $158 million budget gap over two years.

How AI could be used to strengthen democracy

In "Reboot: AI and the Race to Save Democracy" author Beth Simone Noveck argues if democracy is to survive the AI era, pro-democracy advocates must use the technology to

Ken Salazar calls for inclusion and unity in America

Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, U.S. Senator, and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar joins "The Source." He shares his unique perspective on the U.S.-Mexico rel

Heavy social media use linked to anxiety and suicidal thoughts in young people

Young people who spend much of their day on social media are considerably more likely to experience anxiety and suicidal thoughts, according to a new study from UTHealth

Nepal’s glacier disaster offers warning of warming world

The recent Nepal catastrophic high-altitude glacier collapse triggered massive flash floods resulting in over a thousand deaths and thousands more missing. Many scientist

Latino voters emerge as key midterm battleground

The Latino vote could be a wild card in the midterm elections. South Texas Latino voters swung sharply toward Donald Trump in 2024, but polling now shows many are dissati

Why Trump is trying to rewrite American history

Recently the slavery exhibit was removed at Independence National Historical Park, The Pride flag was removed at Stonewall National Monument and at the Smithsonian refere

What happened when the Trump administration ended USAID?

On his first day of his second term President Donald Trump signed an executive order that brought the USAID to a screeching halt. Elon Musk later bragged that his DOGE ef

New alliance seeks unified voice for Austin-San Antonio corridor

San Antonio and Austin are bookends to one of the fastest-growing regions in the nation. Growth and development are happening now. But are plans keeping pace? The Central