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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.
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Texas Democratic Party unveils plan to end its three-decade losing streak
In an effort to focus less on Central Texas, the party has moved its headquarters to Dallas.
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Date set for murder trial of San Antonio man Brad Simpson
Monday’s deadline for discovery arrived without producing a body in the suspected slaying of Suzanne Simpson.
Posted inMusic Stories & Interviews
The AMP Room to close after 10 years on San Antonio’s St. Mary’s Strip
Officials with the live music venue said its last day in business will be Saturday, Oct. 4.
Posted inMovies
Be kind and rewind to a simpler time with San Antonio’s Free Blockbuster 210
San Antonio’s free take on the beloved, bygone chain lets film fans ‘take a movie, leave a movie.’
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Shelley Duvall’s estate sale promises unique Hollywood memorabilia from The Shining star this weekend
The estate sale at the actress’ ranch in Blanco offers a glimpse into Hollywood history.
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Suzanne and Brad Simpson’s $1.2 million house is up for sale one year after her disappearance
Photos from inside the home denote a life of quiet luxury.
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Bexar County’s total unprocessed voter registrations exceed 45,000 as October deadline approaches
Trouble integrating with the Texas Secretary of State’s system has put Bexar County elections staff in a holding pattern while registrations keep pouring in.
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Texas lawmaker wants to erect Charlie Kirk statue at state capitol
‘Charlie Kirk isn’t just a conservative activist — he is a civil rights icon,’ Republican State Rep. Jeffrey Leach said.
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San Antonio sous chef to appear on Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen
Anaiya Marie, sous chef at Chef Bruce Auden’s River Walk landmark Biga on the Banks, will join Season 24 of the high-pressure culinary competition series.
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Gov. Greg Abbott mocks Texas Tech student jailed for taunting Charlie Kirk memorial
The student was jailed and is no longer enrolled at the school.
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U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn of Texas voted against releasing Epstein files
The amendment was narrowly defeated with a 51-49 vote, meaning the Texas senators could have stopped the GOP effort to squash it.
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Austin-San Antonio U.S. Rep. Chip Roy voted to block release of Epstein files
The act would have compelled the Justice Department to release all files relating to alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
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Governor Abbott orders Texas flags lowered in honor of Charlie Kirk
Texas last lowered its flags following the Aug. 27 mass shooting at a Minneapolis school.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issues statement on shooting death of gun advocate Charlie Kirk
ABC News reports the right-wing activist was discussing gun violence when the shot rang out, striking him in the neck.
Posted inArts
Dracula Fest returning to San Antonio for spooky season
The annual festival will feature Romanian food, culture and the history of the real Dracula, Vlad the Impaler.
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Popular San Antonio sandwich pop-up Gigi’s Deli gets permanent brick-and-mortar location
The deli will be located inside El Tigre Coffee at St. Paul Square.
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Texas Rep. James Talarico officially launches bid for U.S. Senate
The former San Antonio school teacher promises to bring the fight to billionaires and lift up working class people of all political stripes.
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Gov. Greg Abbott denies allegation that Trump is deploying Texas National Guard to Illinois
Trump now appears to have walked back his claim, saying he instead wants to send the Guard to New Orleans.
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Bexar County sitting on 34,000 unprocessed voter registrations
At a Tuesday meeting, commissioners voted to replace the county’s old, outdated system to tackle the backlog.