Professor Leonard Bright speaks during the public comment portion at a Texas A&M University System Board of Regents meeting at the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center in College Station on Nov. 13, 2025.

Texas A&M abruptly cancels ethics course over race, gender policy

The university said content of the graduate course, which was already underway, was not adequately disclosed, forcing the cancellation. The professor disagrees.

by Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Chef Geronimo Lopez is taking a new role with the San Antonio Food Bank.

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Chef Geronimo Lopez leaving Hotel Emma for San Antonio Food Bank

Lopez, who also ran Pearl restaurant Botika, will serve as vice president of culinary operations for the hunger-fighting nonprofit.

by Katherine Stinson January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

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Senate hopeful Talarico rolls out ‘anti-corruption’ agenda as he takes 9-point lead in new polling

The Democratic Texas rep’s plan includes term-limits for members of Congress and the Supreme Court along with banning PAC money from political campaigns.

by Michael Karlis January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

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Pro-Palestinian activist, veteran Greg Stoker running against ‘ShamWow Guy’ for Congress in Austin

The outspoken activist with a large social media following is running as a Green Party candidate in the historically red North Austin-Round Rock district.

by Stephanie Koithan January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

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Texas congresswoman Jasmine Crockett calls for Kristi Noem’s impeachment

Crockett, who’s running for Senate, joined with Robin Kelly and a coalition of 70 House members to call for Noem’s removal as ICE amps up its aggressive enforcement actions.

by Stephanie Koithan January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Lucy Cooper's Ice House is known for comfort eats such as its donut brunch burger and fried green tomato BLT.

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Lucy Cooper’s Ice House files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization

The filing comes after the San Antonio-based bar-and-grill brand sold off two restaurants to focus on its original location.

by Sanford Nowlin January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio’s Alamo acquires original cannon used in 1836 battle

The historic relic was discovered on a ranch, where it had been used as the base of a bird bath.

by Stephanie Koithan January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

The members of ASCO eschewed traditional forms of Chicano art to create risky performative work.

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San Antonio documentary showing will examine lasting impact of ’70s Chicano art collective

The film ASCO: Without Permission looks at the edgy collective whose conceptual work ran the gamut from Stations of the Cross reenactments to fake crime scenes.

by Anjali Gupta January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Texas authorities are using a controversial artificial intelligence-powered surveillance tool called Tangles to conduct warrantless surveillance.

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Texas police investigated millions with a shadowy phone-tracking software. They won’t say how they’ve used it.

One sheriff who leads an anti-smuggling task force says the software helps ‘develop leads to eventually obtain probable cause.’ Civil liberties experts say its use violates constitutional rights.

by Francesca D'Annunzio, The Texas Observer January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Democratic members of the Texas House hold a press conference following the passing of House Bill 4, in the Capitol Rotunda in Austin on Aug. 20, 2025.

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Texas House Democrats raised record-breaking $2.2 million in 2025

The majority of the Democratic caucus’ haul came when the party broke quorum over the summer to delay the GOP-controlled Legislature from redrawing the state’s congressional map.

by Renzo Downey, The Texas Tribune January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

San Antonio News

Have a question for former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg? Just ask him on Facebook.

Folks can log onto Facebook and ‘Ask Ron!’ every Tuesday at 9 p.m.

by Michael Karlis January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

The Titus Regional Medical Center in Mount Pleasant administers an antibody infusion procedure on Aug. 19, 2021.

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More Texans have signed up for ACA health coverage despite expiring subsidies and falling national enrollment

The Jan. 3 snapshot, though incomplete, indicates a stabler marketplace and less coverage loss than many experts and insurers feared.

by Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune with data reporting by Dan Keemahill January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a public appearance.

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Gov. Greg Abbott claims San Antonio immigrant rammed ICE vehicles, injured agent

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons discussed the alleged incident on Fox News, which showed video of the suspect’s vehicle boxed in by ICE vehicles at a San Antonio Walmart.

by Stephanie Koithan January 14, 2026January 14, 2026