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Massive amount of cocaine washes up on Texas beach … again
Yes, this happened almost in exactly the same place almost exactly a year ago.
Stephanie Koithan
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Analysis: Let’s observe a moment of silence for John Cornyn’s crushed hopes and dreams
Don’t look now, but the Texas senior senator is waving at you sheepishly from the cuck chair.
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Analysis: Texas Ag Commissioner shares AI image to protest AI data centers
Someone take away Pawpaw’s John Deere keys before he causes another pileup on the information superhighway.
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New Braunfels man jailed for alleged bomb threat against San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones
‘I will have the Mexican drug cartel plant a bomb in your office,’ the man said in a voicemail, according to authorities.
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San Antonio soon to overtake spot of nation’s sixth-largest city, and Philly is crashing out about it
Apparently, Philadelphia wants to throw hands with the Alamo City for outpacing its growth and threatening to overtake its spot.
Posted inSan Antonio News
San Antonio ICE warehouse still moving forward, despite earlier claim
Even though a city official said the project was paused due to litigation, the White House still plans to turn a San Antonio warehouse into an operating ICE detention site by 2027.
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New affordable housing development opens in Southwest San Antonio
The new complex offers more than 300 units for low-income families and includes amenities such as a pool, fitness center and after-school education.
Posted inTexas News
Analysis: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is just a full-time meme queen now
Is this helping Texans in any way? No. Are the memes funny? Also no.
Posted inTexas News
Sen. John Cornyn sucks up yet again with proposed renaming of Texas highway after Trump
The senator proposed renaming the roadway ‘Trump Highway’ days before he heads into a May 26 runoff with Ken Paxton — likely as a bid for an 11th hour endorsement.
Posted inSan Antonio News
San Antonio City Council members call for audit of police overtime
In the face of a growing city deficit, five councilmembers are calling for the first comprehensive audit of police overtime spending in over two decades.
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Pop-rock act Journey extends tour, adds San Antonio stop in October
Despite recent behind-the-scenes tensions, the band has extended its road dates to include SA’s Frost Bank Center — and tickets go on sale this Friday.
Posted inTexas News
Bernie Sanders teased as keynote speaker for June Texas Democratic Party convention
Other keynote speakers at the Corpus Christi event will include Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, statewide candidates and others.
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Flaming Lips as euphoric as ever at Austin Psych Fest over the weekend
The Black Angels celebrated 20 years of their debut album Passover at the fest they founded, with performances by DIIV, Ty Segall, Holy Wave, La Lom, Thee Sacred Souls and others.
Posted inThings to Do
Gunter Hotel celebrates Robert Johnson’s birthday Friday with live blues and discussion
The bluesman mythologized for his ‘deal with the devil’ at the crossroads made his first studio recordings in the hotel’s Room 414.
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San Antonio City Council considering first property tax hike in 33 years
Council members remain divided on the increase, which City Manager Erik Walsh is proposing to address bleak revenue projections, decreasing property values and a growing budget deficit.
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Two Texans on board hantavirus-stricken cruise ship have returned to the U.S.
DSHS officials confirm that two Texans were on board the cruise ship and returned to the United States before the outbreak was detected and three people died. However, they won’t confirm additional details, including whether they are back in Texas.
Posted inSan Antonio News
Texas Secretary of State sends scathing letter to Bexar officials, drags feet on new voting system
In a letter one county commissioner describes as a ‘go to hell,’ Secretary of State Jane Nelson said she won’t fall in line with Bexar County’s implementation timeline, and it could impact November’s election.
Posted inSan Antonio News
Ready to Work touts 5,000 job placements in San Antonio
The program, one of former mayor Ron Nirenberg’s signature achievements, has faced criticism from some who say it’s yielded a low return on investment.
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Empty Stomach Group’s new Bar Bamboosh serving up natural wine and quirked up snacks
The new downtown San Antonio nosh spot is here to entice you with baby eel and other delights.
Posted inTexas News
Longtime Texas interpreter released from ICE custody
Meenu Batra fled India to the U.S. 35 years ago and applied for asylum after her parents were murdered for their religion. A judge ordered her immediate release on grounds that her due process rights were violated.