Democratic Texas AG candidate Nathan Johnson makes seven-figure ad buy

The new 30-second spot targets Johnson’s opponent, Mayes Middleton, over extreme claims such as, ‘There is no so such thing as separation of church and state.’

by Sanford Nowlin October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

San Antonio News

Hundreds march against planned ICE detention site on San Antonio’s East Side

Marchers, activists and Democratic leaders called on the city to fight the 1,500-bed facility in court.

by Sanford Nowlin October 3, 2026October 3, 2026

News

Austin man shot by ICE has surgery 11 days later to remove the bullet

Attorneys for Venezuelan national Wilber Rafael Garces Perez also said the officers who chased him did so in violation of new ICE rules.

by Sanford Nowlin October 2, 2026October 2, 2026

Flavor

‘Cult’ bagel chain expanding into San Antonio with Broadway store

Fast-growing PopUp Bagels counts celebrities Paul Rudd, Michael Phelps, Michael Strahan and JJ Watt among its investors.

by Sanford Nowlin October 2, 2026October 2, 2026

Two probationary officers have lost their positions at SAPD.

San Antonio News

San Antonio-area man arrested on suspicion of planning attack on the Texas Capitol

Benny Caldera Jr., 40, has been charged with making a felony terroristic threat against a public servant, officials said.

by Sanford Nowlin October 1, 2026

Classical Music

San Antonio Philharmonic sues startup orchestra led by its former musical director

The suit accuses the Phil’s former musical director, Jeffrey Kahane, of stealing ‘trade secrets’ to start the Harmonium of Texas.

by Sanford Nowlin October 1, 2026October 5, 2026

San Antonio News

At least 5 Texas trucking firms have filed for bankruptcy since start of Trump’s Iran war

Two of the companies are headquartered in South Texas, one of them in the San Antonio area.

by Sanford Nowlin September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

Assclown Alert

Dodging debates — and democratic engagement — with Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton

For Texas Republicans who built their political brands around tough talk, why do they seem so afraid to debate their Democratic opponents?

by Sanford Nowlin September 29, 2026September 29, 2026

Flavor

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen to open new location in Alamo Ranch

The restaurant, scheduled to open next summer, will be the chain’s sixth in San Antonio.

by Sanford Nowlin September 25, 2026September 25, 2026

San Antonio News

Charges dropped against San Antonio mom accused of aiding son who planned mass shooting

The Bexar County DA’s office dropped charges against Ashley Pardo this week, citing insufficient evidence.

by Sanford Nowlin September 24, 2026September 24, 2026

Local election officials have raised concerns about the TEAM system since the state rolled out a long-awaited upgrade more than a year ago.

San Antonio News

Bexar County elections received 45,000 backlogged voter registrations from state

The Bexar County Elections Department has extended its hours to process the backlog, which resulted from a Texas Department of Public Safety error.

by Sanford Nowlin September 24, 2026September 24, 2026

Music

Arturo Sandoval, Delfeayo Marsalis to headline Jazz’sAlive 2026 this weekend

The free festival in Civic Park at Hemisfair will also include Yuko Mabuchi, Blaque Dynamite, Magos Herrera, BillyRay Sheppard and others.

by Sanford Nowlin September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

Texas News

John Oliver recites Dr. Seuss-style rhyme mocking Ted Cruz for getting booed at UT football game

‘I do not like that man Ted Cruz. I do not like him on the news.’

by Sanford Nowlin September 22, 2026September 22, 2026

Texas News

Ken Paxton calling Texas city of Cypress ‘Cyprus’ draws online ridicule

Paxton took down his original tweet, but the snarky response from his rival in the U.S. Senate race, James Talarico, has racked up 2.5 million views as of press time.

by Sanford Nowlin September 21, 2026September 21, 2026

Texas A&M University is a public research university in College Station, Texas.

Texas News

Profs who sued Texas A&M over free speech ask court to block system’s limits on teaching race, gender

The educators said the university system’s policy amounts to censorship and stops them from teaching critical materials.

by Sanford Nowlin September 18, 2026September 18, 2026

Texas News

Study shows Texas’ embattled public libraries generate $3.8 billion in economic benefits

The report comes as major Texas cities grappling with budget crunches look to cut funding for their libraries.

by Sanford Nowlin September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

Music

Rep. Joaquin Castro seeks nominations for songs by Latino and Texas artists for national archive

The San Antonio congressman is pushing for more Latino representation in the National Recording Registry and wants the public to help.

by Sanford Nowlin September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

Texas News

San Antonio Current launching Texas Politics This Week newsletter

The newsletter will land in subscribers’ inboxes every Friday, offering a roundup of news about the Lone Star State’s often-chaotic political landscape.

by Sanford Nowlin September 17, 2026September 17, 2026