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Former Mayor Ron Nirenberg could run against County Judge Peter Sakai in 2026 primary
A new poll shows Nirenberg crushing Sakai in a theoretical matchup.
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Bexar County Elections Department falls short on plan to clear 80% of voter application backlog
An anonymous staffer also reported stressful conditions inside the department, including 12-hour shifts and seven-day work weeks.
Posted inTexas News
Texas veteran released from Israeli prison after capture on Gaza-aid flotilla
Greg Stoker credits U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, for applying pressure for his release.
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Trump orders deployment of Texas Guard troops to Illinois, Oregon
A judge temporarily blocked the Portland deployment, but Gov. Greg Abbott, a Trump ally, confirmed that he authorized Texas troops be sent to Illinois.
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San Antonio ISD claims ‘credible evidence’ Oct. 7 student walkout will be armed protest
In an unusual email, SAISD told parents to discourage their children from participating in a pro-Palestine student walkout.
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San Antonio woman-owned sex shop The Love Shack asking for customer help to stay open
‘Every little bit helps us navigate these tough times,’ the business said.
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Business on San Antonio’s River Walk is down. Is a lack of investment or a larger trend to blame?
Though businesses are calling for more city investment, tourism is down nationwide, especially from international travelers.
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Texas anti-war veteran among those aboard Gaza aid flotilla intercepted by Israeli Navy
Stoker’s ship is believed to be one of the ships intercepted by Israeli Naval forces. This is a developing story.
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San Antonio’s largest homeless shelter, Haven for Hope, welcomes new president and CEO
Rhonda Mundhenk, who has already started in the role, was selected after a nationwide search.
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San Antonio grocer H-E-B names first female president in its history
Roxanne Orsak, the Texas grocery giant’s current COO, will take over the position in January.
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Ted Cruz says ‘stop attacking pedophiles’ in gaffe during Senate hearing
Sen. Cruz, who voted against releasing the Epstein files, reportedly made the bizarre remark Tuesday morning.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton freaking the f–k out over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
‘I vote we get Jason Aldean and bring some patriotism into a country that desperately needs it,’ the GOP culture warrior said.
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Austin Rep. Gina Hinojosa reportedly planning run for Texas governor
Hinojosa, daughter of the former chair of the Texas Democratic Party, is one of the most progressive voices in the Texas House.
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Bexar County officials say up to 80% of voter registration backlog could be processed by week’s end
Judge Peter Sakai and Elections Administrator Michele Carew say all will be processed in time for October’s Early Voting.
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Mastodon, Pavement and others headline a milestone year for Austin’s Levitation Fest
The festival ushered in a new era taking place for the first time at Austin’s Palmer Events Center.
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Texas has nation’s third-biggest obsession with pumpkin spice lattes, study says
Apparently, the only thing Texas loves more than a PSL is a Lone Star.
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Homelessness in San Antonio has increased 8% over the past year
This year’s 8% increase follows a 6.9% jump the previous year, meaning homelessness is up 14.4% over the past two years.
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Chris Brown concert to jack up San Antonio traffic this weekend because, for some reason, 45,000 people are going
For those who can overlook a slew of troubling allegations, Brown will take the stage at the Alamodome this Saturday.
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Levitation festival taking over Austin this weekend with new format and location
Bands playing the festival include Mastodon, The Sword, Pavement, La Femme, TV on the Radio and more.
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Democrat Andrew White is running for Texas governor. Again.
This is the second gubernatorial run for White, whose late father served in the role in the 1980s.