Report: San Antonio data centers will use enough energy to power 3 million homes

San Antonio has 68 data centers either planned or already operating in the area, and their energy demands are Texas-sized.

by Stephanie Koithan July 13, 2026July 13, 2026

Texas News

Pentagon releases documents on 2015 Texas UFO sighting at nuclear weapons facility

The object appeared over the United States’ only nuclear assembly and disassembly facility before changing course and speeding away, according to eyewitness accounts.

by Stephanie Koithan July 13, 2026July 13, 2026

News

Son of man shot by ICE agent in Houston: ‘My father did not deserve this’

Ronaldo Salgado says his hard-working father lived in the U.S. for 35 years. Civil rights groups want an independent probe after ICE claimed the man tried to ‘ram’ an officer with his vehicle.

by Stephanie Koithan July 8, 2026July 9, 2026

Heavily armed ICE agents arrest a man during an enforcement action in California last year.

Texas News

ICE primarily targeting non-criminal immigrants in Texas, recent numbers show

A new data project released by UC Berkeley indicates that ICE arrest rates for non-criminals in Texas last year were double those of people with criminal convictions.

by Stephanie Koithan July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Texas News

Talarico, Casar, other Texas Dems pull support from Graham Platner after sexual assault allegations

Lone Star State Democrats are urging Platner to drop his campaign to unseat Maine GOP Sen. Susan Collins after new allegations from a former girlfriend surfaced.

by Stephanie Koithan July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Texas News

White supremacist group from Texas marched on Washington, D.C., during July Fourth holiday

Patriot Front, which marched through D.C. is based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

by Stephanie Koithan July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

Flavor

Fundraiser to ‘Save The Dakota’ over halfway to goal of rescuing San Antonio ice house

The East Side watering hole was scheduled to permanently close on Sunday, Aug. 9.

by Stephanie Koithan July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

Flavor

Andy’s Frozen Custard opens fifth San Antonio location

The chain’s latest store debuted last week in Alamo Heights.

by Stephanie Koithan July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

San Antonio News

ICE delays opening San Antonio warehouse detention facility yet again

ICE now plans to open the East Side lockup in mid-2027, according to a letter the agency sent to Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones in late June.

by Stephanie Koithan July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Music Stories & Interviews

Starlighter venue in San Antonio’s Deco District posts plea for help as it falls behind on rent

The music and performance spot northwest of downtown said fostering a community of acceptance and fair pay has left it unable to invest in needed upgrades.

by Stephanie Koithan July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

News

Texas Republican Rep. Troy Nehls: What affordability crisis? I’m eating lobster

The Houston Republican gloated about his decadent diet as Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck.

by Stephanie Koithan July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

SAPD Chief William McManus speaks at a press conference. He's expected to retire later this year.

San Antonio News

San Antonio Police Chief Bill McManus to step down next week, opting out of budget-season victory lap

The chief, who was originally set to retire in September, said Wednesday that he’ll now exit on July 10.

by Stephanie Koithan July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

San Antonio News

Native Americans ask U.S. Supreme Court to hear dispute over sacred site at Brackenridge Park

Members of a tribal congregation argue the City of San Antonio has hindered their ability to worship at a place inside the park many consider sacred.

by Stephanie Koithan July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro is among the guests at the annual MACRI Symposium.

San Antonio News

Rep. Joaquin Castro blasts Hegseth for Lackland flu outbreak, calls to reinstate vaccine mandate

Castro held a joint conference with Congresswoman and Air Force vet Chrissy Houlahan to demand the return of the vaccine mandate for service members.

by Stephanie Koithan June 30, 2026July 1, 2026

News

Texas Republicans and Democrats stake out divergent takes on data centers at their conventions

Texas Democrats adopted a data center moratorium during the party’s statewide convention last weekend. State Republicans are divided on the issue.

by Stephanie Koithan June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

San Antonio News

Obama praises Wemby on podcast, predicts big things for San Antonio Spurs

The former president had glowing things to say about Wembanyama and other star Spurs players — as well as some constructive criticism.

by Stephanie Koithan June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

News

Gracie the Giraffe has been found after two-week search in Texas Hill Country

No, this time it isn’t a hoax. The escaped giraffe was spotted from the sky, the Real County Sheriff confirms.

by Stephanie Koithan June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

News

Right-wing podcaster Joe Rogan calls Trump Big Bend border barrier plan ‘B.S.’

Rogan spoke out on his podcast, questioning the need to spend billions in taxpayer dollars on low barriers in one of the most rugged and remote parts of Texas.

by Stephanie Koithan June 26, 2026June 26, 2026