Gina Hinojosa calls on rival Gov. Greg Abbott to issue moratorium on new data centers

The Democratic candidate’s call to action comes as Texans living near data centers report negative health effects, including heart problems and even seizures.

by Michael Karlis and Natalia Edwards July 23, 2026July 24, 2026

San Antonio News

Ken Paxton receives unwelcome surprise at Washington, D.C., fundraiser

A mobile billboard highlighting the scandals surrounding the Texas Republican cruised through D.C. while he tried to raise more cash there for his U.S. Senate campaign.

by Michael Karlis July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

Texas News

Study: Texas ranks among worst states to raise children

Despite performing well in superficial categories, the Lone Star State’s abhorrent health care system and lagging public education dragged down its overall ranking.

by Michael Karlis July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appears at the Republican National Convention.

News

Gov. Greg Abbott signs executive order targeting alleged ‘birth tourism’ in Texas

The Republican governor’s latest grandstanding comes after a report found that less than 1% of all births in the U.S. can be attributed to the alleged practice.

by Michael Karlis July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

Politics & Elections

Ken Paxton ends press conference after reporters press him on real estate transactions, alleged voter fraud

The abrupt cancelation of the press gathering comes as the Republican U.S. Senate candidate faces a growing list of scandals.

by Michael Karlis July 21, 2026July 21, 2026

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales speaks during a South Texas appearance.

Texas News

Arizona congressman faces fire for accepting campaign cash from disgraced former Rep. Tony Gonzales

Gonzales, a San Antonio-area Republican, resigned from Congress in April after admitting to a romantic affair with a staffer who later took her own life.

by Michael Karlis July 21, 2026July 21, 2026

Education

San Antonio ISD hires superintendent with past cheating scandal to fix budget deficit, avoid state takeover

The board voted 5-2 to confirm Adrian Bustillos as the district’s new superintendent. That decision isn’t without controversy.

by Michael Karlis July 21, 2026July 21, 2026

Federal agencies have not made any environmental assessment or flood modeling for the border buoys available to the public.

Texas News

Razor-laden border buoys swept away by Texas downpours being sold for scrap in Mexico

The buoys, installed to thwart border crossings, could fetch more than $2,000 in scrap aluminum south of the border.

by Michael Karlis July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio Democrat outraises Trump-backed opponent in red-leaning district

Former Bexar County sheriff’s deputy Johnny Garcia reported raising $143,487 more than his Republican opponent Carlos De La Cruz during the second quarter.

by Michael Karlis July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

Texas News

Ken Paxton accused of lying about attendance at his first campaign rally of the general election

The Texas Republican’s U.S. Senate campaign claimed more than 700 people showed up. The venue had capacity for roughly half that total.

by Michael Karlis July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

Politics & Elections

New clip appears to show James Talarico struggling to win over Black voters, but is he really?

A viral clip has renewed concerns about the Democrat’s strategy with Black Texans. But the larger picture at his weekend rally suggests something different.

by Michael Karlis July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

San Antonio News

Kristian Carranza out-raises every Democrat running for Texas House this cycle

Carranza, who’s running to represent San Antonio’s House District 118, reported having a 17-to-1 cash-on-hand ratio over Republican opponent Jorge Borrego.

by Michael Karlis July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Politics & Elections

Republican-formed ‘Stop Talarico PAC’ raises zero dollars during first quarter of operation

The PAC appears to have fizzled out as the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate out-raised rival Ken Paxton by a 3-to-1 margin over the past quarter.

by Michael Karlis July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during the CPAC Texas 2022 conference in Dallas.

Politics & Elections

Texas Republicans’ refusal to participate in debates follows broader trend in GOP politics

Both Gov. Greg Abbott and Republican Railroad Commission nominee Bo French either skipped or declined to participate in debates this week.

by Michael Karlis July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones hires third chief of staff in little more than a year

Jones’ office has been through 8 staff departures since she took office in June 2025.

by Michael Karlis July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio woman behind viral ‘Where We Roll’ online song released from prison

Phyllis Sentiva Ochoa was released from state prison on Wednesday, according to media reports.

by Michael Karlis July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

News

After week of silence, Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas Rangers will investigate deadly Houston ICE shooting

Mexican national Lorenzo Salgado Araujo is at least the eighth fatality tied to the Trump administrations immigration crackdown.

by Michael Karlis July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

News

National Weather Service tells Boerne residents to immediately seek higher ground

As much as 12 inches of rain have pelted the San Antonio-area community with another 1-2 inches expected throughout the day, according to the NWS.

by Michael Karlis July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Texas News

Social media users roast Gov. Greg Abbott over post on anniversary of accident that led him to use wheelchair

Critics pointed out that Abbott made it nearly impossible for Texans to receive annual, tax-free insurance payments similar to the one he got after a tree fell on him in 1984.

by Michael Karlis July 15, 2026July 15, 2026