Texas News

Judge denies Texas’ request to pause order requiring it to air condition its prisons

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice asked for the pause while it appeals the federal court order.

by Ariel Ramirez November 12, 2026November 12, 2026

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice asked for the pause while it appeals the federal court order.

Texas News

Rep. Joaquin Castro, other Texas Democrats demand feds investigate state’s Medicaid backlog

In July, Texas processed just 65% of Medicaid applications on time. Most of the program’s enrollees are pregnant women, kids, seniors and people with disabilities.

by Ariel Ramirez November 11, 2026November 11, 2026

Texas News

Prediction markets show a tightened race for Texas governor

Although Gov. Greg Abbott still has greater odds of staying in power, both Kalshi and Polymarket show challenger Gina Hinojosa’s chances took a rapid climb.

by Ariel Ramirez November 3, 2026November 3, 2026

San Antonio News

National nonprofit DJs at the Polls to pump up enthusiasm at San Antonio voting locations

The nonpartisan voter-turnout group will have DJs spinning outside 79 San Antonio-area polling places on Tuesday.

by Ariel Ramirez November 2, 2026November 2, 2026

News

New study finds that San Antonio has lots of haunted places but relatively few ghost sightings

Oddly, Austin — our northern neighbor — had more recent ghost sightings than any other city in the survey.

by Ariel Ramirez November 1, 2026November 1, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio Zoo conservation program releases more Texas horned lizards into the wild

Even though the lizard is the state reptile, its numbers are diminishing due to habitat loss, pesticides and invasive species.

by Ariel Ramirez October 29, 2026October 29, 2026

Among other content, EstrellaTV will carry Liga MX soccer matches.

New full-power Spanish-language TV network launches in San Antonio

EstrellaTV is now broadcasting on KYVV (Channel 10), and company officials tout its fast-growing audience among adults 18-49.

by Ariel Ramirez May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

The Donkey Lady: A Graphic Parable by Carmen Tafolla is Aztlan Libre Press' 17th book.

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Panel discussion will examine San Antonio’s complicated Donkey Lady legend

The event also serves as a book launch for renowned author Carmen Tafolla’s The Donkey Lady: A Graphic Parable.

by Ariel Ramirez May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Vocalist Brian Johnson (left) and guitarist Angus Young are the only longtime members left in AC/DC.

Music

San Antonio’s Marriott Rivercenter wants to turn your Alamodome concert into a staycation

With lots of Alamodome shows on the horizon, the hotel has unveiled a package that bets breakfast and a late checkout can get visitors to stick around downtown.

by Ariel Ramirez May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

Trash strewn along riverbanks or that washes into storm sewers often ends up carried to the Texas Gulf.

San Antonio News

Trash Free Gulf campaign seeking volunteers for Memorial Day weekend cleanup in San Antonio

The campaign will pick up trash on the South Side this Saturday to prevent SA’s garbage from being carried to the Gulf of Mexico.

by Ariel Ramirez May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

Latino voters cast ballots in a recent election.

Texas News

Texas-based mobilization group trying to get more voters to polls for primaries, runoffs

Nonpartisan organization May Matters is betting that Texans aren’t apathetic, but instead need someone they trust to explain the importance of off-peak elections.

by Ariel Ramirez May 19, 2026