Jerry Clayton

After last year's deadly floods in the Texas Hill Country, a new state prosecutor is taking over the criminal investigation into Camp Mystic.

Texas Public Radio's Jerry Clayton has more.

The owners of Camp Mystic are under investigation for manslaughter, negligence, and other criminal charges associated with the July 2025 flooding that killed 25 campers and two counselors.

Kerr County District Attorney Lucy Wilkie recused herself from the case earlier this month, citing personal connections with the owners.

The San Antonio Express News reports a judge appointed Hill Country Area District Attorney Tanya Spaeth-Alsweed to lead the case.

No criminal charges have yet been filed.

I'm Jerry Clayton in San Antonio.

Following an hour and a half of discussion, Harris County commissioners deferred action on the future of the county's flock cameras.

A longtime fixture on the San Antonio country music scene is closing.

TPR's Jerry Clayton has more.

After more than 20 years, Cowboys Dance Hall has closed.

The venue announced the closure in a Facebook post last week, citing issues with ongoing construction around the property.

Owners say they wouldn't rule out a return if circumstances were to change but have no plans to reopen.

The post also thanked its staff, musicians, and patrons for their support over the last 20 years.

I'm Jerry Clayton in San Antonio.

Early voting in the 2026 midterm elections begins one week from today.

A $22 billion energy and data center project has been announced in La Salle County in South Texas.

TPR's Jerry Clayton has more.

It's called Project Star, and officials say the plans include a nearly six and a half gigawatt natural gas power plant that would serve a five gigawatt data center near Encinal.

Excess electricity would be sent to the Texas power grid.

The project is expected to be completed in 2032, and it's estimated it will create around 8,400 construction jobs initially with about 170 permanent jobs.

It would be one of the largest private power and data center developments in South Texas.

I'm Jerry Clayton in San Antonio.

16 San Antonio restaurants are getting recognition in the 2026 Michelin Guide.