San Antonio councilman accuses colleague of retaliation over Project Marvel vote

Jalen McKee-Rodriguez said another member of council delayed a vote on one of his projects after he balked at spending tax dollars on the downtown sports district.

by Michael Karlis September 14, 2026September 14, 2026

San Antonio News

This historic San Antonio home for sale once belonged to the ‘Builder of St. Mary’s Street’

The 1920 home also was designed by the architect behind the McNay Art Museum, Municipal Auditorium and other landmarks.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

Texas News

A quarter of all July immigration arrests happened in Texas as state stepped up cooperation with ICE

The White House has lowered the profile of its deportation raids, but it’s increased the number of arrests due to cooperation deals with state and local cops.

by Sanford Nowlin September 11, 2026September 14, 2026

San Antonio News

This insane house for sale in San Antonio looks like a ’90s fever dream inside

The wacky pad with a pastel interior also has a pool oasis with a waterfall in the backyard.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio’s University Health offering free drive-thru flu vaccinations this fall

‘We are preparing for a particularly aggressive flu season,’ University Health Vice President Dr. Leo Lopez III said.

by Sanford Nowlin September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

San Antonio News

City Council unanimously approves Jesse Salame Jr. as new San Antonio police chief

The veteran officer will be just the third Latino to lead the department in its 180-year history.

by Sanford Nowlin September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk speaks at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

San Antonio News

Right-wing group Turning Point USA to hold UT-San Antonio event on anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death

The gathering comes after a vigil for the provocateur held last year at UTSA resulted in at least one reported threat of violence.

by Michael Karlis September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

News

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

Things to Do

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

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

San Antonio News

Board OKs city tax dollars for Spurs arena land, zoo hospital as critics say vote betrays money’s intended use

The board voted 7-4 to send $170 million worth of projects to City Council for final approval as the city grapples with a major budget deficit.

by Michael Karlis September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

San Antonio News

This quirky, art-filled Spanish bungalow for sale in Monte Vista looks like a place Frida Kahlo might love

The quirky and brightly hued century home comes with a casita that can serve as an art studio.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 4, 2026September 11, 2026

San Antonio News

This $1.3 million home on a golf course in San Antonio is a ’70s time capsule

In addition to groovy ’70s wallpaper and drapes, the residence includes 100 feet of frontage on the Oak Hills Country Club’s 17th fairway.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

Politics & Elections

At San Antonio rally, Beto O’Rourke warns GOP may use intimidation tactics to steal midterms

The Texas progressive’s warning comes as GOP-led Tarrant County voted to close 92 polling stations, some serving Black and Latino neighborhoods.

by Michael Karlis September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

San Antonio News

South Texas Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar votes to defund colleges that boycott Israel

Cuellar diverged from fellow Democrat Joaquin Castro of San Antonio, who voted against the bill, saying, ‘It is an ethnic cleansing. America sees this. The world sees this.’

by Stephanie Koithan September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones want to meet with President Donald Trump.

San Antonio News

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones says San Antonio Spurs should pay for Hemisfair infrastructure upgrades

City Manager Erik Walsh told City Council on Wednesday that the city’s bond capacity has been cut to $450 million.

by Michael Karlis September 3, 2026September 8, 2026

San Antonio News

Tickets to San Antonio Spurs’ opening week among most expensive in NBA

Word of the pricy tickets comes a day after fans of the Sliver and Black learned they will need to pay $24.99 a month to stream most of the team’s games this season.

by Michael Karlis September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

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San Antonio News

San Antonio councilman accuses colleague of retaliation over Project Marvel vote

This historic San Antonio home for sale once belonged to the ‘Builder of St. Mary’s Street’

A quarter of all July immigration arrests happened in Texas as state stepped up cooperation with ICE

This insane house for sale in San Antonio looks like a ’90s fever dream inside

San Antonio’s University Health offering free drive-thru flu vaccinations this fall

City Council unanimously approves Jesse Salame Jr. as new San Antonio police chief

Right-wing group Turning Point USA to hold UT-San Antonio event on anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death

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

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

San Antonio councilwoman wants to outlaw gas-station slot machines

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

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

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

Board OKs city tax dollars for Spurs arena land, zoo hospital as critics say vote betrays money’s intended use

This quirky, art-filled Spanish bungalow for sale in Monte Vista looks like a place Frida Kahlo might love

This $1.3 million home on a golf course in San Antonio is a ’70s time capsule

At San Antonio rally, Beto O’Rourke warns GOP may use intimidation tactics to steal midterms

South Texas Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar votes to defund colleges that boycott Israel

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones says San Antonio Spurs should pay for Hemisfair infrastructure upgrades

Tickets to San Antonio Spurs’ opening week among most expensive in NBA

San Antonio mansion dubbed ‘The Versailles’ hits market for first time, priced at $4.7 million

Rare River Road jungle bungalow for sale comes with artsy details and a $125,000 price cut

San Antonio castle with panoramic Hill Country views and grotto waterfall is still on the market

This gorgeous San Antonio century home for sale just got a $200,000 price cut