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
Earthquake rattled South Texas late Wednesday. Here's how strong it was.
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was reported in South Texas on Wednesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake was centered in far northern Karnes County, about 12 miles east-northeast of Falls City.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
From Texas to Florida, rare winter storm brings deadly cold and snow to parts of the South
Around 40 million people in the U.S. are under a winter storm warning from an unusual blast of severe cold weather and snow across the South.
Strong thunderstorms could hit South Texas by midweek. Here's how much rain to expect.
The best rain chances will arrive Wednesday night through Thursday. Parts of the area could encounter over an inch of rain.
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.
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This Texas Lake Has The Most Unbelievably Clear, Blue Water
Canyon Lake is a stunning example of lake supremacy, having waters so bright and blue that it’s not only popular amongst Texans, but has also gone viral on social media.