Democrat Gina Hinojosa sends terms to Abbott before impromptu debate at the Governor’s Mansion

Gov. Greg Abbott hasn’t said whether he’ll participate. Hinojosa plans to show up to his front steps this Thursday anyway.

By Eleni DuttaOctober 14, 2026October 14, 2026

San Antonio News

House Republicans pull $3 million reserved for ads against Henry Cuellar

The Laredo Democrat’s 28th District was one of five seats Republicans redrew last summer to flip to GOP control. But the new map has proven less ironclad than the party hoped.

by Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

Politics & Elections

Ken Paxton caught in yet another leaked audio clip, this time saying Gov. Abbott is ‘struggling’

In the recording, Paxton also lamented that his Democratic opponent, James Talarico, was ‘well funded and well known,” in contrast with Abbott’s opponent, Gina Hinojosa.

by Stephanie Koithan October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

Politics & Elections

Democrat Vikki Goodwin rallies in support of recreational cannabis in San Antonio

Goodwin accused her election rival, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, of repeatedly standing in the way of marijuana reform in Texas.

by Michael Karlis October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

James Talarico speaks at the Powered by People Democratic Political Rally last summer.

News

After backlash, some right-wing influencers apologize for spreading ‘lie’ about Talarico being in mental hospital

The conspiracy claim was circulated by dubious sources and refuted by video evidence. Now, some conservatives have regrets.

by Stephanie Koithan October 14, 2026October 15, 2026

Texas News

Texas sued for failing to process more than 500,000 voter registrations

Voting rights groups are asking a judge to enforce a 2021 settlement aimed at providing reliable online registration through DPS.

by Natalia Contreras, VoteBeat and The Texas Tribune October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

San Antonio News

Brandon Herrera, Katy Padilla Stout take off gloves in pre-election debate

The two candidates for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District agreed on the border district’s pressing problems but not how to fix them.

by Sanford Nowlin October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

Politics & Elections

JD Vance suggests James Talarico is a pervert, offers zero evidence

The vice president’s unsupported smears come as the Texas Democrat pulls ahead of rival Ken Paxton three weeks out from Election Day.

by Michael Karlis October 13, 2026October 13, 2026

Politics & Elections

Ken Paxton hit with damaging investigations from Wall Street Journal, Washington Post

One paper alleged the Texas Republican was caught partying in Dubai with fugitives, while the other accused him of writing legal opinions to help wealthy donors.

by Michael Karlis October 13, 2026October 13, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio-area House candidates Brandon Herrera and Katy Padilla Stout to face off in Tuesday-night debate

The debate, which will air at 6:30 p.m., could be a wild ride if Herrera’s history of inflammatory remarks offer any indication.

by Stephanie Koithan October 13, 2026October 13, 2026

San Antonio News

New Braunfels Fire Department official on leave over anti-Muslim social media posts

New Braunfels’ city manager said he’s investigating posts by Lt. John Weige that ‘do no not reflect the values’ of the city or its fire department.

by Sanford Nowlin October 13, 2026October 13, 2026

Israel Solis, 7, center left, walks to his work area while his brother, Eleazar Solis, 9, far right, plays with blocks during their ABA therapy class at the University of Houston-Clear Lake on Oct. 8, 2026.

Texas News

Texas health agency proposes eliminating children’s autism program

The proposed elimination of the program, aimed at serving lower-income families, comes as Texas leadership has called on agencies to reduce budgets by 3%.

by Sasha Draeger-Mazer, The Texas Tribune October 13, 2026October 13, 2026

San Antonio News

City of San Antonio sues Homeland Security to stop ICE ‘concentration camp’ on East Side

The city accuses DHS of failing to conduct an environmental review study, which is required under the National Environmental Policy Act.

by Michael Karlis October 13, 2026October 13, 2026

Music

Live Music in San Antonio This Week: The Chicks, Modest Mouse, Lil’ Wayne

Pop-punk and post-hardcore act Sleeping With Sirens and death metal powerhouse Dying Fetus are also heading to SA.

by San Antonio Current Staff October 13, 2026October 13, 2026

News

Man walked through San Antonio’s Deco District Sunday, throwing objects through store windows, business owners say

SAPD is searching for a man photographed after allegedly throwing a chair through one window and a brick through another, nearly hitting shoppers inside.

by Stephanie Koithan October 12, 2026October 13, 2026

News

Bexar sheriff wants help IDing people suspected of political violence at Trump rally

Footage cited by media outlets appeared to show attendees assaulting protesters as they were escorted from San Antonio’s Freeman Coliseum.

by Sanford Nowlin October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

Sports & Recreation

San Antonio Spurs tease new ‘Classic Edition’ jerseys for 2026-27 season

The silver and black jerseys pay homage to the team’s roots and honor the 50th anniversary of the ABA-NBA merger.

by Michael Karlis October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

Concert Announcements

Tejano singer-turned-U.S. House candidate Bobby Pulido to hold last-ever concert this weekend

Pulido’s ‘La Última Desvelada’ show will take place Saturday, Oct. 17, in the South Texas town of Edinburg.

by Michael Karlis October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

Education

San Antonio’s Trinity University ranks as second best school in Texas

The liberal arts college scored exceptionally well regarding its admissions rate, student-faculty ratio and post-attendance media salary.

by Michael Karlis October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

Assclown Alert

Embracing the Trump grift with U.S. House candidate Carlos De La Cruz

The Republican running to represent a San Antonio district says he’s looking out for working families, but his embrace of Trump tells a different story.

by Sanford Nowlin October 12, 2026October 12, 2026