Texas Republicans rely on AI slop to attack Democratic rivals as midterms draw closer

The attack ads by Dan Patrick and Ken Paxton that use digitally generated footage of their opponents come as polls show both GOP politicians in tight races.

by Stephanie Koithan and Michael Karlis September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

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Enzminger Studio to open solo exhibition for San Antonio visual artist Marcy McChesney

‘The End of Everything, The Beginning of Something Else’ opens this Saturday.

by Anjali Gupta September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

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San Antonio’s Esperanza Center to debut performance series this weekend

This weekend’s installment, ‘The Practice of Hope,’ will feature Azul Barrientos, Agarita Chamber Ensemble, visual artist Mauro de la Tierra and activist Rebecca Flores.

by Anjali Gupta September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

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Kathleen Madigan brings her jokes and Tex-Mex cravings to San Antonio for Empire Theatre show

The veteran stand-up comic will perform here this Friday.

by Valerie Lopez September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

Texas News

Texas prisons seek $298 million for air conditioning. That’s a fraction of what’s needed.

It would cost $1.5 billion to fully cool all prisons, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice estimates.

by Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

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San Antonio councilman asks for utility review of proposed ICE detention center

Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez wants to find out how the massive East Side lockup’s power and water usage will effect rates for local utility customers.

by Sanford Nowlin September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

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San Antonio’s Muertos Fest returning for weekend of Oct. 23-25

More than 80 altars will once again line Hemisfair to honor the deceased. The event also will include processions, music, food and more.

by Kat McKinney September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio councilwoman wants to outlaw gas-station slot machines

The slots, known as eight-liner machines, operate in a legal gray area in Texas.

by Michael Karlis September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

Texas News

Ken Paxton whistleblower endorses James Talarico in Texas’ U.S. Senate race

David Maxwell was among the top attorney general officials who reported Paxton to the FBI and later testified at his impeachment trial.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

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Scott Aukerman bringing Comedy Bang! Bang! live show to Aztec Theatre for night of absurdist humor

The show, scheduled for this Thursday, will also feature longtime Aukerman guest Paul F. Tompkins plus other comics.

by Kiko Martinez September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

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Republicans having trouble giving away tickets to ‘Trump-a-palooza’ convention in Dallas

Many in the GOP are choosing to skip the event, which one strategist said will be a ‘shitshow.’

by Stephanie Koithan September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

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Comedian Carlos Mencia talks felony tax charges, long road to redemption

‘If everybody thinks you’re a dick, you’re probably a dick,’ said Mencia, who’s performing at San Antonio’s LOL Comedy Club this weekend.

by Kiko Martinez September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

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

San Antonio News

Ex-San Antonio police chief McManus exits job at Pearl after less than a week

It’s not the first time McManus has quickly exited a job outside of city policing. In 2015, he departed a position at CPS Energy after just 9 months.

by Michael Karlis September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

San Antonio News

Texas cities say Abbott’s proposal to disband their electric companies won’t lower costs

On the campaign trail, the governor said dismantling city-owned utilities in San Antonio and Austin will save customers money by introducing competition.

by Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio council members seek meeting with CPS Energy to scrutinize recent storm outages

The council members for three of the districts hardest hit by last month’s power outages said they want a comprehensive review of the utility’s response plan.

by Sanford Nowlin September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

Texas News

Who stands between Texas and a fascist Railroad Commission?

This man here — and a plurality of voters if he can find them.

by Candice Bernd, The Texas Tribune September 7, 2026September 7, 2026

Texas News

ICE contractor for controversial Camp East Montana is trailed by fraud allegations

To continue running the deadly El Paso detention center, the feds turn to a company that’s faced numerous lawsuits from labor unions and former employees and is actively fighting a whistleblower in court.

by Meredith McKelvey, Max Mazoch and Oisakhose Aghomo, The Texas Observer September 7, 2026September 7, 2026

Texas News

AG Paxton hasn’t challenged Trump over Texas’ $10 billion Medicaid cut even though he sued Biden

The attorney general won a lawsuit against the feds for withholding a Medicaid funding stream three years ago. Texas faces the same cut, but Paxton has stayed quiet.