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San Antonio police officer under DWI investigation after allegedly wrecking vehicle into house’s front yard

Deputies asked for a blood-draw warrant for David McCall, a 17-year SAPD veteran, following the crash.

by Sanford Nowlin August 6, 2025August 15, 2025

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Illinois hotel where Texas Democrats are staying evacuated over bomb threat

GOP figures have escalated their rhetoric about the departed Democrats, who left Austin to halt a vote on a controversial redistricting plan.

by Sanford Nowlin August 6, 2025August 9, 2025

Music

Public memorial for San Antonio music legend Flaco Jiménez scheduled for this Thursday

The free event will include a performance by Los Texmaniacs plus remarks by guests.

by Sanford Nowlin August 5, 2025September 1, 2025

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Texas House issue arrest warrants for Democrats who walked out to block redistricting vote

The Republican-led move is sheerly symbolic, since the warrants are useless outside Texas and the departed Dems are now in other states.

by Sanford Nowlin August 5, 2025August 12, 2025

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City of San Antonio identifies first mosquito pool of season to test positive for West Nile virus

Last year, 56 Texans died from the mosquito-borne virus.

by Sanford Nowlin August 4, 2025August 17, 2025

Food & Drink

Trump’s new tax on Mexico-grown tomatoes will drive higher prices for San Antonio restaurants and consumers

Restaurant owners said the higher prices arrive as they’re already grappling with increased costs for other ingredients.

by Sanford Nowlin August 4, 2025August 29, 2025

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

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Authorities arrest San Antonio-area man on charges he was building bombs, planning racist attack

Nathan James Henderson, 39, faces charges of terrorism, possession of explosive components and prohibited weapons, the sheriff’s office says.

by Sanford Nowlin August 4, 2025August 11, 2025

Music

San Antonio musician and conjunto legend Flaco Jiménez has died at age 86

The Grammy-winning performer expanded his South Texas-born genre and collaborated with artists ranging from Doug Sahm to the Rolling Stones.

by Sanford Nowlin August 1, 2025August 20, 2025

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San Antonio police officer arrested on suspicion of driving drunk while on duty

A search of the patrol vehicle driven by Officer Paul Fencik turned up an open beer and a cooler full of brews, police said.

by Sanford Nowlin July 31, 2025August 17, 2025

Shops selling THC-containing hemp products proliferated statewide after both Congress and the Texas Legislature approved the sale of hemp crops.

Cannabis

Texas Senate gives first approval to hemp ban bill despite Gov. Greg Abbott vetoing earlier attempt

The proposal, backed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, faces an uncertain fate in the Texas House.

by Sanford Nowlin July 31, 2025August 30, 2025

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San Antonio police officer fired on allegations he called Black, women colleagues ‘diversity hires’

Disciplinary records also accuse Officer De La Rosa of complaining there were ‘too many’ women and Blacks being added to his team.

by Sanford Nowlin July 30, 2025September 1, 2025

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a public event last year.

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San Antonio would lose U.S. House seat under Republican redistricting plan, leaked map shows

The proposed map appears to target Democrats Greg Casar and Henry Cuellar, both of whose districts include parts of San Antonio.

by Sanford Nowlin July 30, 2025August 8, 2025

Kristi Noem makes a sad face during an interview.

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Kerrville city manager reportedly referred to Kristi Noem as ‘Homeland Barbie’ in text messages

Critics have used the nickname to disparage Noem for her lack of law-enforcement and emergency-response experience.

by Sanford Nowlin July 29, 2025August 12, 2025

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Big donors ready to cover financial penalties if Democrats walk out to halt Texas redistricting

Under Texas law, legislators could face financial penalties if they stage a walkout that stops a session.

by Sanford Nowlin July 29, 2025August 6, 2025

Music

Garth Brooks surprises audience at George Strait’s benefit for Texas flood victims

The concert raised at least $6.25 million to help families affected by the July 4 flooding.

by Sanford Nowlin July 28, 2025August 30, 2025

News

U.S. Rep. Greg Casar calls ICE arrests at San Antonio Immigration Court ‘disturbing, dystopian’

Federal agents led away at least two immigrants as they showed up to plead their cases Monday morning.

by Sanford Nowlin July 28, 2025August 26, 2025

Food & Drink

Southtown favorite Cascabel Mexican Patio has shut down after 22 years in operation

The colorful, art-filled restaurant drew raves for its complex and flavorful take on cuisine from interior Mexico.

by Sanford Nowlin July 25, 2025August 16, 2025

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Texas Republicans once again trying to ban transgender people from public restrooms

The two new bills introduced in the special session are identical to ones that failed during the regular session.

by Sanford Nowlin July 25, 2025August 29, 2025

Music

Jamaican group The Abyssinians to headline this Saturday’s San Antonio Reggae Festival

For the 10th year, the event is being held in Rosedale Park.

by Sanford Nowlin July 25, 2025August 14, 2025

News

Democrats launch Texas ads targeting Chip Roy, other Republicans for refusal to release Epstein files

‘Donald Trump and his sycophantic enablers like Rep. Chip Roy are twisting themselves in knots trying to distort the truth,’ a DNC advisor said.

by Sanford Nowlin July 25, 2025September 1, 2025