San Antonio protesters voice outrage over ICE slaying of Minneapolis woman Renee Good

San Antonio Councilwoman Teri Castillo described the killing as ‘state violence,’ while U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro called ICE a ‘rogue organization.’

by Michael Karlis January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

Participants at the Stand Up for Science Protest Rally meet in front of San Francisco City Hall, holding signs promoting science and facts.

News

The Year in Climate: Attacks on science, start of Trump’s second term and surging electricity demand foreshadow a future filled with uncertainty

Global inaction on fossil fuel and plastic treaties, the dismantling of federal agencies and regulations and the rapid rise of data centers were just a few of the consequential stories that Inside Climate News tracked in 2025.

by Dan Gearing, Inside Climate NewsJanuary 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Nearly a year since Trump took office, the Education Department's Office for Civil Rights has not entered into a single new resolution agreement involving racial harassment of students.

Texas News

Monkey sounds, ‘white power’ and the N-word: Racial harassment against Black students ignored under Trump

Since Trump returned to office, the Education Department’s civil rights office has not resolved a single racial harassment investigation. It sends a message that “people impacted by racial discrimination … don’t matter,” one Texas attorney said.

by Jennifer Smith Richards, Megan O'Matz and Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublicaDecember 20, 2025December 20, 2025

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, speaks with reporters in the U.S. Capitol during the last votes of the year on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025.

Texas News

With ACA subsidies set to expire, Texas Republicans in Congress remain hazy about path forward

Texas’ entire House GOP delegation voted this week for a health care package that lets the tax credits lapse. They will be forced to vote on a three-year extension of the subsidies in January.

by Marijke Friedman, The Texas TribuneDecember 19, 2025December 19, 2025

Flash floods devastated the Texas Hill Country in July.

Texas News

Disaster survivors from Texas, other states denounce proposed FEMA downsizing

A leaked report recommends halving the size of the nation’s disaster response agency, while holding states responsible for a much larger share of response and recovery costs.

by Anika Jane Beamer, Inside Climate NewsDecember 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott urged the Texas Legislature to redraw the state's political maps at the behest of President Trump.

Texas News

How the unprecedented redistricting war is harming election officials, politicians and voters

In recent weeks, redistricting has wreaked havoc in Texas, Indiana and North Carolina.

By Nathaniel Rakich, VotebeatDecember 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Texas A&M undergrad Brianna Aguilera was in Austin for the Aggies v. Longhorns football game.

Texas News

Parents of Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera hire San Antonio’s Gamez Law Firm, Tony Buzbee

Austin police previously said the student fell to her death. Her parents suspect foul play.

by Michael Karlis December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

Critics say this online recruitment ad by ICE likens immigrants to a zombie horde.

Texas News

Advocates decry ICE’s use of video game memes to recruit new personnel

The ads feature images from the Halo franchise, and critics said they liken immigrants to a zombie horde.

By Malaki LinggDecember 1, 2025December 1, 2025

ICE agents conduct an arrest in this federal file photo.

San Antonio News

Leaked federal data shows three-fourths of those booked by ICE have no criminal convictions

Despite the White House saying ICE raids target hardened criminals, just 5% of recent detainees have violent criminal convictions.

by Sanford Nowlin November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

Agents walk among people detained last weekend.

San Antonio News

Congressman blasts feds’ claim 51 people arrested at recent San Antonio raid are Tren de Aragua gang members

Federal authorities offered no proof for the claim, and have so far failed to respond to local leaders’ calls for more information about the raid.

by Sanford Nowlin November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a “Take It Back” rally at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 716, on Nov. 8, 2025, in Houston.

Texas News

Texas Republicans started a national redistricting arms race. They may be losing.

With Texas’ new map blocked by a federal court, California Democrats are emerging victorious — though the Supreme Court has yet to weigh in.

by Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

Texas News

Trump’s ICE raids slowing construction work, especially in Texas, other states reliant on immigrant labor

A survey found 92% of construction businesses are struggling to find workers as ICE raids deter laborers from showing up.

by Sanford Nowlin November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

State officials have given no timeline on when additional payments will reach the 3.5 million Texans enrolled in SNAP.

Texas News

Judge orders feds to fully fund SNAP in November, but it’s unclear when Texans will receive benefits

Trump administration officials said earlier this week they’d only partially fund SNAP payments.

By Lindsey Byman, The Texas TribuneNovember 7, 2025November 7, 2025

A flight moves down the runway at San Antonio International Airport.

San Antonio News

San Antonio not among airports forced to cut flights, but travelers here could see effect

‘It is possible that travelers may be impacted by reductions in service at other airports,’ officials said.

By Malaki LinggNovember 6, 2025November 6, 2025

Zohran Mamdami makes a public appearance in the Astoria neighborhood this summer during his mayoral campaign.

Texas News

Analysis: Mamdani’s victory sure is triggering the f–k out of Texas Republicans

Here’s the reality: Gov. Greg Abbott, Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Chip Roy are less scared of Mamdani than what his victory says about voters.

by Sanford Nowlin November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

Customers stock up on groceries at an Austin H-E-B on Jan. 13, 2024.

Texas News

The federal shutdown will halt November SNAP benefits. Here’s what you need to know.

In Texas, 3.5 million Texans — including 1.7 million children — rely on SNAP, also referred to as food stamps, each month.

By Terri Langford and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

Avila-Thomas say she will be sharing some of her food with fellow union members and community members who weren’t able to attend the food bank themselves.

Texas News

Part-time jobs, loans and worry: Texas federal workers contend with government shutdown

Many federal workers missed their first full paycheck this weekend as the shutdown nears the one-month mark.

By Marijke Friedman, the Texas TribuneOctober 27, 2025October 27, 2025

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers carry out an arrest as part of a nationwide enforcement sweep.

News

ICE reports largest number of deaths of immigrants in its custody in decades

Former agency officials say the situation will probably get worse as the Trump White House increases arrests and cuts oversight.

by Sanford Nowlin October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

Texas News

San Antonio posted one of nation’s steepest declines in home prices

The housing market chaos comes as other recession indicators blink red.

by Michael Karlis October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

Armed and masked ICE agents stand outside one of the agency's processing centers in Broadview, Illinois.

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ICE cranks up weapons spending by 700% during Trump anti-immigrant crackdown

In addition to guns and body armor, records show the agency bought chemical weapons and ‘guided missile warheads and explosive components.’

by Sanford Nowlin October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

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San Antonio protesters voice outrage over ICE slaying of Minneapolis woman Renee Good

The Year in Climate: Attacks on science, start of Trump’s second term and surging electricity demand foreshadow a future filled with uncertainty

Monkey sounds, ‘white power’ and the N-word: Racial harassment against Black students ignored under Trump

With ACA subsidies set to expire, Texas Republicans in Congress remain hazy about path forward

Disaster survivors from Texas, other states denounce proposed FEMA downsizing

How the unprecedented redistricting war is harming election officials, politicians and voters

Parents of Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera hire San Antonio’s Gamez Law Firm, Tony Buzbee

Advocates decry ICE’s use of video game memes to recruit new personnel

Leaked federal data shows three-fourths of those booked by ICE have no criminal convictions

Congressman blasts feds’ claim 51 people arrested at recent San Antonio raid are Tren de Aragua gang members

Texas Republicans started a national redistricting arms race. They may be losing.

Trump’s ICE raids slowing construction work, especially in Texas, other states reliant on immigrant labor

Judge orders feds to fully fund SNAP in November, but it’s unclear when Texans will receive benefits

San Antonio not among airports forced to cut flights, but travelers here could see effect

Analysis: Mamdani’s victory sure is triggering the f–k out of Texas Republicans

The federal shutdown will halt November SNAP benefits. Here’s what you need to know.

Part-time jobs, loans and worry: Texas federal workers contend with government shutdown

ICE reports largest number of deaths of immigrants in its custody in decades

San Antonio posted one of nation’s steepest declines in home prices

ICE cranks up weapons spending by 700% during Trump anti-immigrant crackdown