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.
The Karnes County earthquake was the third-strongest recorded in South Texas, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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.
Trump has vowed punishing tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, which are Texas’ biggest international trading partners.
A near-historic 4.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded southeast of San Antonio in Falls City, Texas on Wednesday, January 29 at 9:26 p.m. The event is considered a light earthquake, which is described as often "but rarely causes damage.
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.
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.
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.
The best rain chances will arrive Wednesday night through Thursday. Parts of the area could encounter over an inch of rain.
The South Texas Mayors Alliance is a yearly event where government officials across the border discuss issues within their communities.
When Texas travels to Ohio State for a Cotton Bowl rematch to kick off the 2025 season, it'll mark a historic season-opener.