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

Texas News

Texas food banks feel the squeeze of federal cuts, drop in donations

More Texans have become food insecure due to a rise in natural disasters and less qualifying for SNAP benefits. Rural food banks in particular face additional pressures.

by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

San Antonio News

Independent Bexar County DA candidate Jason Wolff staves off legal challenge, will remain on ballot

The Bexar County GOP and candidate Ashley Foster sued last month to strike Wolff from the November ballot.

by Michael Karlis September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

San Antonio News

Some blame San Antonio’s budget deficit on careless spending. Experts say it’s more complicated.

SA and other Texas cities are grappling with rising population growth, the end of COVID-relief funds and spiraling health care costs, among other challenges.

by Michael Karlis September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

Politics & Elections

Beto O’Rourke offering free beer, live music at Thursday voter-mobilization event near UTSA

The Texas politico’s San Antonio stop is part of statewide college campus tour to get young people involved in progressive causes.

by Michael Karlis September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

News

James Talarico accuses GOP of voter suppression, calls on Texans to check their registration status

The Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful made his remark in San Antonio days after Texas suspended the voter registrations of 1.2 million residents.

by Michael Karlis September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

Movies

Movie chain Santikos buys far West San Antonio land for theater, mixed-use development

The homegrown chain last summer unveiled plans for a similar project along U.S. Highway 281. It already operates eight movie complexes here.

by Sanford Nowlin September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

San Antonio News

Big Bend border wall construction pause extended until Sept. 30

After a San Antonio federal judge granted a temporary restraining order on all construction in the Big Bend region, state Sen. Roland Gutierrez said the government granted his request for an extension.

by Stephanie Koithan August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

San Antonio News

Alligator Alcatraz company to run ICE detention warehouse on San Antonio’s East Side

The company that helped run the controversial Everglades detention camp has also been embroiled in lawsuits over claims of wage theft, fraud and data breaches.

by Stephanie Koithan August 31, 2026September 8, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio attorney Martin Phipps arrested over accusation he threatened his teen daughter

Phipps, 57, rose to prominence by helping Bexar County land its $14.5 million opioid settlement.

by Michael Karlis August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

Politics & Elections

Internet users roast Ken Paxton’s outfit choice for San Antonio block walk

‘Nothing says you understand the affordability crisis like wearing a $41,000 watch and a Four Seasons polo,’ Paxton’s rival, Democrat James Talarico, tweeted.

by Michael Karlis August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

San Antonio News

2,000 CPS Customers still without power after thunderstorms that wracked San Antonio on Friday

CPS Energy Interim CEO Frank Almaraz said some customers may not have power restored until Tuesday night.

by Michael Karlis August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

San Antonio News

Texas Republican candidate’s campaign sign vandalized with ‘GOP loves pedos’ graffiti

Texas Sen. Pete Flores, who’s running to keep his seat in a district just north of San Antonio, denounced the vandalism but was mum on its message.

by Stephanie Koithan August 31, 2026September 1, 2026

San Antonio News

20,000 CPS Customers still without power after Friday storms that hit San Antonio

Utility crews are still responding to 643 weather-related outages, and officials said they still expect it to be a multi-day process before electricity is fully restored.

by Sanford Nowlin August 30, 2026August 30, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio federal judge orders pause on Big Bend border barrier construction

Roughly 200 activists gathered outside of the courthouse while the judge heard the case.

by Stephanie Koithan August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

San Antonio News

This historic San Antonio home for sale comes with a rare basement and an attic ballroom

The three-story house also includes a speaking-tube system — a pre-electric intercom used to communicate between floors.

by San Antonio Current Staff August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

San Antonio News

9-year-old San Antonio student released from Dilley trailer prison

However, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said Liam Tadeo, a 5-year-old Austin boy, was deported Thursday, the day before the congressman was set to meet with him.

by Stephanie Koithan August 28, 2026September 8, 2026

San Antonio News

FEMA still hasn’t approved most disaster aid for Texans hit by this year’s July floods

The six-week wait for approval fits a pattern: On average, the Trump White House is taking longer than previous administrations to approve major disaster assistance, research shows.

by Emily Foxhall and Dan Keemahill, The Texas Tribune August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

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San Antonio News

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

Texas food banks feel the squeeze of federal cuts, drop in donations

Independent Bexar County DA candidate Jason Wolff staves off legal challenge, will remain on ballot

Some blame San Antonio’s budget deficit on careless spending. Experts say it’s more complicated.

Beto O’Rourke offering free beer, live music at Thursday voter-mobilization event near UTSA

James Talarico accuses GOP of voter suppression, calls on Texans to check their registration status

Movie chain Santikos buys far West San Antonio land for theater, mixed-use development

Big Bend border wall construction pause extended until Sept. 30

Alligator Alcatraz company to run ICE detention warehouse on San Antonio’s East Side

San Antonio attorney Martin Phipps arrested over accusation he threatened his teen daughter

Internet users roast Ken Paxton’s outfit choice for San Antonio block walk

2,000 CPS Customers still without power after thunderstorms that wracked San Antonio on Friday

Texas Republican candidate’s campaign sign vandalized with ‘GOP loves pedos’ graffiti

20,000 CPS Customers still without power after Friday storms that hit San Antonio

San Antonio federal judge orders pause on Big Bend border barrier construction

This historic San Antonio home for sale comes with a rare basement and an attic ballroom

9-year-old San Antonio student released from Dilley trailer prison

FEMA still hasn’t approved most disaster aid for Texans hit by this year’s July floods

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