Wemby signals his politics as he’s spotted with dystopian novel 1984 at Finals

The star may not be as politically outspoken as former coach Gregg Popovich, but he’s certainly not shied from sharing his progressive views.

by Stephanie Koithan June 4, 2026June 5, 2026

Texas News

Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico lands 2 major endorsements as campaign heats up

The former San Antonio public school teacher this week won backing from the Human Rights Campaign and the nation’s largest federal employee union.

by Michael Karlis June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

San Antonio Food Bank volunteers help during a food distribution.

San Antonio News

San Antonio Food Bank tips off friendly fundraising competition with New York counterpart

As the Spurs and Knicks face off in the NBA Finals, the two food banks are urging fans of each team to engage in a friendly competition to help battle food insecurity.

by Kat McKinney June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Would you interrupt this man's work to demand a selfie? Victor Wembanyama delivers the goods during Wednesday's NBA Finals game.

Sports & Recreation

Fan who ran onto court during NBA Finals to grab selfie with Wemby earns lifetime ban

The juvenile suspect also faces criminal charges and the scorn of San Antonio Spurs fans.

by Sanford Nowlin June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Students enter the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at Texas A&M University in College Station on Sept. 18, 2025.

Texas News

Texas Dream Act goes to court over fight to restore in-state tuition for undocumented students

Advocates want a federal appeals court to allow them to fight for the Texas Dream Act. The law giving eligible undocumented students in-state tuition at colleges was blocked last year.

by Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday confirmed the county's first case of New World screwworm in South Texas.

Texas News

First U.S. screwworm case confirmed in South Texas

Officials tested a sample from La Pryor in Zavala County at a lab in lowa, confirming the infestation, Secretary Brooke Rollins said.

by Berenice Garcia and Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones mixes it up with Charles Barkley on national TV

Jones insinuated that NBA commentator Barkley — who’s razzed the city for years — lacked ‘courage’ and ‘class.’ Barkley fired back, calling the San Antonio River a ‘creek.’

by Michael Karlis June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

San Antonio News

McKee-Rodriguez apologizes after online argument with constituent who called him a ‘monkey’

It’s not the first time McKee-Rodriguez’s activity on social media has landed the councilman in hot water.

by Michael Karlis June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Texas News

Texas Democrat James Talarico draws largest crowd yet — and on his rival’s home turf

It gets worse for poor Ken Paxton. Nearly a third of U.S. Sen. John Cornyn’s voters stated in a recent poll that they plan to vote for Talarico in the general.

by Stephanie Koithan June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Pride

San Antonio councilwoman wants to rename street after drag performer Erica Andrews

District 1 Councilwoman Sukh Kaur also helped lead the charge for San Antonio’s new Pride sidewalks.

by Michael Karlis June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Take 6 will bring its hot harmonies to the Carver Community Cultural Center.

Music

Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Take 6, Alabama, Yellowcard, Shawn Colvin

LA-based group the Altons is also bringing its danceable and Latin-inspired retro-soul to town.

by San Antonio Current Staff June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Researchers measure a horned lizard found thriving in the wild.

San Antonio News

Horned lizards raised at San Antonio Zoo found thriving in the wild

Thanks to the zoo’s conservation efforts, the Texas State Reptile seems to be making a comeback.

by Kat McKinney June 3, 2026June 6, 2026

San Antonio News

Policy expert exits Mayor Jones’ office, upping total departures to 8

The revolving door in the San Antonio mayor’s office could hamper Jones’ ability to lead effectively, one expert cautions.

by Michael Karlis June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Texas News

Ted Cruz claims high gas prices won’t affect midterms

At $4.42 a gallon, gas prices are now at a four-year high. But, hey, who needs a car to get to work?

by Sanford Nowlin June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson presides over the Texas House during the opening ceremony of the 89th Texas legislative session at the Capitol in Austin on Jan. 14, 2025.

Texas News

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson stepping down

Nelson’s office oversees elections. Abbott appointed her to the role in 2023 after she became the longest-serving Republican woman in Texas Senate history.

by Natalia Contreras, VoteBeat and The Texas Tribune and Stephanie Koithan June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

State lawmakers and their families bow their heads during the invocation on the House floor during the opening ceremony of the 89th Texas legislative session at the Capitol in Austin on Jan. 14, 2025.

Texas News

National Democrats aim to flip 12 Texas House seats under newly expanded target list

Republicans would have just a 76-74 majority in the Texas House if the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee succeeds in flipping its targeted GOP districts.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Young parents meet with San Antonio Metro Health staff at an event.

San Antonio News

San Antonio Metro Health offers event for young dads as families prep for stresses of summer

With kids out of school, stress, anxiety and social isolation tend to spike, especially among young families navigating pregnancy and postpartum life.

by Kat McKinney June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

News

‘Clairvoyant’ corgi predicts San Antonio Spurs win NBA Finals

The pooch, known online as Steph Furry, accurately predicted the Spurs would win the Western Conference Finals.

by Michael Karlis June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Politics & Elections

DA hopeful Jane Davis has yet to concede as state-ordered audit of race continues

The counting of mail-in ballots and provisional ballots on Monday still left Davis trailing Luz Elena Chapa by 921 votes in the Democratic runoff for Bexar County DA.

by Michael Karlis June 2, 2026June 3, 2026

Brandon Herrera speaks with attendees at Revolution 2022 hosted by Young Americans for Liberty in Kissimmee, Florida.

San Antonio News

Watchdog accuses Brandon Herrera’s congressional campaign of breaking campaign finance law

Herrera, known as the ‘AK Guy’ is the Republican nominee for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District, which includes San Antonio and a large swath of South Texas.

by Sanford Nowlin June 2, 2026June 2, 2026