Demonstrators gather outside the South Texas ICE Processing Center in Dilley last year.

The Price of Cruelty: Inside the for-profit ICE detention centers near San Antonio

People at the facilities, including children, face inhumane treatment along with inadequate food and medical care, a growing number of critics charge.

by Sanford Nowlin March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

San Antonio News

Tony Gonzales, now under House investigation, admits to affair with staffer

Even so, the San Antonio congressman denied he had anything to do with the staffer’s suicide and said reports on the affair were timed to sink his campaign.

by Sanford Nowlin March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Attendees of a past Pop Madness get their geek on.

Things to Do

Pop Madness bringing science fiction luminaries John Scalzi and Martha Wells to San Antonio

The free pop culture convention will take place this Saturday at the Central Library.

by Sanford Nowlin and Kiko Martinez March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

Ron Nirenberg (right) speaks to supporters Judy Hall (left) and Juany Torres (middle) after his victory speech.

San Antonio News

Ron Nirenberg lands early victory over Sakai in Bexar County Judge’s race

The former San Antonio mayor declared victory shortly after early vote totals showed him with a 62%-38% lead.

by Sanford Nowlin March 3, 2026March 4, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio officer who crashed in front yard while drunk booted off the force

David McCall, an 18-year veteran of the force, was also supposed to be on duty at the time of the accident.

by Sanford Nowlin March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Atlanta ball bondsman Scott Hall was charged in a Georgia criminal case accusing Trump's legal team of illegally trying to overthrow the 2020 election.

Texas News

Paxton’s Senate campaign takes $7,000 donation from indicted Trump election co-conspirator

Donor Scott Hall pled guilty to five conspiracy counts in a case that accused Trump’s legal team of trying to use stolen data to decertify the 2020 election.

by Sanford Nowlin March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Assclown Alert

Assclown Alert: Bringing the culture war to the Texas Comptroller’s Office with Don Huffines

It’s hard to imagine Huffines, a former state senator and far-right clickbait machine, taking the job seriously.

by Sanford Nowlin March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, right, Democratic primary candidate for U.S. Senate, answers a question during a debate at the 2026 Texas AFL-CIO COPE Convention in Georgetown on Jan. 24, 2026. Her opponent, state Rep. James Talarico, looks on.

Texas News

Republican meddling roils Senate Democratic primary in final days

A super PAC supporting James Talarico is running ads online warning that the GOP is ‘boosting’ Jasmine Crockett. Her spokesperson said Republicans ‘who underestimate her do so at their own peril.’

by Patrick Svitek and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas TribuneMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026

A self-driving Waymo parks on Austin street corner.

Texas News

Waymo driverless taxi blocks ambulance trying to get to Austin mass shooting

The incident is the latest example of one of the driverless cars blocking an emergency vehicle.

by Sanford Nowlin March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Texas News

Why this South Texas district is a proving ground for one of Democrats’ biggest questions

Bobby Pulido thinks he knows how to win back Trump-voting Latino voters. But first he needs to win the primary for the 15th Congressional District.

by Cecilia BalliMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026

The motive of the suspect in Austin's overnight mass shooting is still unclear.

Texas News

Three dead, including suspect, and 14 injured after shooting at Austin bar

Officials are investigating the early Sunday morning shooting as a potential act of terrorism, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

by Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune, and Sam Stark, Austin CurrentMarch 1, 2026March 1, 2026

President Donald Trump speaks at a White House press briefing.

Texas News

Trump rivals blast president on tariffs as he visits South Texas to brag about economy

The president touted his energy and economic policies during an appearance in Corpus Christi, then took an odd detour into discussing transgender athletes.

by Samara GerstleFebruary 28, 2026February 28, 2026

Camp East Montana, the largest Immigrations and Customs Enforcement detention center, sits on Fort Bliss land in El Paso, Texas.

Texas News

17 measles cases reported in El Paso, including 13 at ICE detention facility

Earlier in February, two cases of tuberculosis and 18 cases of COVID-19 were identified at Camp East Montana.

by El Paso Matters StaffFebruary 27, 2026February 27, 2026

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn leaves after a 2024 meeting of the National Republican Senatorial Committee.

Texas News

Insiders in U.S. Sen. John Cornyn’s campaign predict embarrassing loss to Paxton

Cornyn insiders told Cook Political Report they have ‘moved past the early stages of grief and are approaching more of a sullen acceptance’ that he can’t close the deal.

by Sanford Nowlin February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Hello Kitty Café Truck makes a stop for adoring fans.

Things to Do

Hello Kitty Café Truck returning to San Antonio this Saturday

The truck will serve up sweet treats and sell a wide variety of cute swag featuring the iconic whiskered character.

by Samara Gerstle February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

ICE shot and killed Ruben Ray Martinez of San Antonio during a traffic incident nearly a year ago.

San Antonio News

Grand Jury votes not to indict ICE agent who shot San Antonio man

The feds say Ruben Ray Martinez intentionally struck an ICE agent with his vehicle, but the passenger in his car said the agent fired shots without warning.

by Sanford Nowlin February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

San Antonio is rich in culture and history waiting to be tapped.

Things to Do

San Antonio Public Library holding weekend workshop on creating oral archives

Sound artist Armando Estrada will lead this Saturday’s workshop and may share some of the resulting recordings on the radio.

by Sanford Nowlin February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Unko Maui's landlord posted notice that the restaurant has been locked out of its building.

Flavor

Deco District eatery Unko Maui’s Burgers locked out by landlord after roughly a year in business

The restaurant took over the former location of Deco Pizzeria last spring.

by Sanford Nowlin February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

A pro-choice billboard along Interstate 10 outside of Las Cruces, New Mexico on Aug. 8, 2022,

Texas News

Ken Paxton suing California doctor in second lawsuit citing Texas abortion pill law

Paxton’s suit follows another by a Galveston County man against the same doctor. Both cite House Bill 7, passed in September, that allows lawsuits over abortion pill access.

By Ayden Runnels and Zahiyah CarterFebruary 25, 2026February 25, 2026