San Antonio Redditors raise alarm about ‘spoiled kids’ wreaking havoc at Stone Oak Target

The issues at the Target store come amid an uptick in North Side property crimes , according to the office of District 9 Councilwoman Misty Spears.

by Michael Karlis April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez was indicted on two charges earlier this year.

San Antonio News

Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez resigns in exchange for dismissal of criminal charges

The deal means the Bexar County Court at Law judge won’t face felony unlawful restraint and misdemeanor official oppression charges.

by Sanford Nowlin April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising platform.

Texas News

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Democratic donor platform ActBlue

Paxton alleges ActBlue allows improper donations from people outside the United States and those who have already hit the mandated donor limit.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Texas News

Texas Attorney General hopeful Mayes Middleton touts endorsement from ‘My Pillow Guy’

Middleton bragged that he’s “proud” to have the endorsement of Mike Lindell, the pillow peddler known for his litany of false claims about the 2020 election being stolen.

by Sanford Nowlin April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Texas News

Caravan from San Antonio heading to Dilley detention site to protest conditions there

This weekend’s demonstration comes after U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said the privately run migrant detention center is operating under heightened secrecy.

by Michael Karlis April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz speaks during a conservative conference.

Texas News

Ted Cruz says he told Trump 3 separate times he doesn’t want Supreme Court appointment

Instead, Texas’ junior Republican senator said he’s needed in the ‘arena of the political battle.’

by Michael Karlis April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Texas News

John Cornyn makes last-ditch try to win Daddy Don’s endorsement with anti-immigrant bill

The Senator from Texas’ ‘Sanctuary City Elimination Act’ would mandate all local, state and federal law enforcement to coordinate with ICE.

by Michael Karlis April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wants to make sure schools are giving kids their fair share of Christian indoctrination.

Assclown Alert

Assclown Alert: Pretending to root out Medicaid fraud with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

Paxton’s announcement isn’t about protecting taxpayers or rooting out Medicaid fraud. Once again, it’s political posturing.

by Sanford Nowlin April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Texas News

As Republican panic builds over James Talarico, operatives set up Stop Talarico PAC

The PAC was created the same day the Texas Democrat’s U.S. Senate campaign broke a fundraising record by hauling in $27 million over the first quarter.

by Sanford Nowlin April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones argues the current process for putting proposals forward for a council vote is unfair to members who are newly elected.

San Antonio News

City of San Antonio confirms mayor could use missing $5 million from Spurs to fill budget gaps

Word from the city comes after there was some confusion over the financing deal the city, county, and SS&E struck in 2015.

by Michael Karlis April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio official says city learned from pain of delayed South Alamo construction project

The work, which finally wrapped up on Wednesday, ran $10 million over budget and was 18 months behind schedule.

by Michael Karlis April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Texas News

James Talarico’s campaign pulls historic $27 million fundraising haul in first quarter

Talarico’s campaign said it’s raised more than $40 million since launching in September.

by Michael Karlis April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

News

Trump ‘very much interested’ in appointing Ted Cruz to U.S. Supreme Court

Trump is reportedly eyeing the far-right Senator from Texas as a replacement for Justice Samuel Alito, should the 76-year-old retire before the midterms.

by Michael Karlis April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales speaks during a South Texas appearance.

San Antonio News

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales has left Congress

The San Antonio Republican’s departure from the U.S. House comes weeks after he admitted to having an affair with a staffer who later took her own life.

by Sanford Nowlin April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio councilwoman files to begin process for renaming César E. Chávez Boulevard

Councilwoman Teri Castillo this week requested the city revert the name of the major downtown thoroughfare to Durango Street.

by Michael Karlis April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio business elite gives Mayor Jones lukewarm reception at first State of the City address

‘The state of our city is the choice between status quo, business as usual, or something better,’ Jones said during an annual speech during which some past mayors have taken a boosterish tone.

by Michael Karlis April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales is stepping down from Congress.

News

San Antonio Rep. Tony Gonzales announces ‘retirement’ as expulsion vote appears likely

Gonzales admitted to having an affair with a former staffer who later committed suicide.

by Sanford Nowlin April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

People stroll through Market Square downtown.

San Antonio News

Entry to Market Square will be free for first two days of Fiesta de los Reyes

Despite a controversial plan to charge admission for the first time to the long-running event, a legal technicality prevents organizers from collecting admission on two days.

by Michael Karlis April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

San Antonio News

Spurs owe City of San Antonio $5 million over failed MLS experiment

With city coffers running dry, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones wants SS&E and other corporate entities to start paying-up.

by Michael Karlis April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales refused to answer the daily's questions about his alleged affair.

Texas News

San Antonio Rep. Tony Gonzales could be expelled from Congress as early as this week

A two-thirds majority is required to expel the congressman, who had an affair with a staffer who later committed suicide.

by Michael Karlis April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

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Politics & Elections

San Antonio Redditors raise alarm about ‘spoiled kids’ wreaking havoc at Stone Oak Target

Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez resigns in exchange for dismissal of criminal charges

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Democratic donor platform ActBlue

Texas Attorney General hopeful Mayes Middleton touts endorsement from ‘My Pillow Guy’

Caravan from San Antonio heading to Dilley detention site to protest conditions there

Ted Cruz says he told Trump 3 separate times he doesn’t want Supreme Court appointment

John Cornyn makes last-ditch try to win Daddy Don’s endorsement with anti-immigrant bill

Assclown Alert: Pretending to root out Medicaid fraud with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

As Republican panic builds over James Talarico, operatives set up Stop Talarico PAC

City of San Antonio confirms mayor could use missing $5 million from Spurs to fill budget gaps

San Antonio official says city learned from pain of delayed South Alamo construction project

James Talarico’s campaign pulls historic $27 million fundraising haul in first quarter

Trump ‘very much interested’ in appointing Ted Cruz to U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales has left Congress

San Antonio councilwoman files to begin process for renaming César E. Chávez Boulevard

San Antonio business elite gives Mayor Jones lukewarm reception at first State of the City address

San Antonio Rep. Tony Gonzales announces ‘retirement’ as expulsion vote appears likely

Entry to Market Square will be free for first two days of Fiesta de los Reyes

San Antonio Rep. Tony Gonzales could be expelled from Congress as early as this week