FBI offering $25,000 for info on suspect in North Texas ICE detention center ambush
Benjamin Hanil Song, 32, is considered armed and dangerous, according to the FBI.
Feds indict two more people allegedly tied to San Antonio financial advisor Brooklynn Chandler Willy
Willy, who appeared regularly on local talk radio stations to give financial advice, was indicted earlier this year on a raft of federal charges.
Gov. Abbott orders special session on Hill Country flooding, redistricting, THC and unfinished GOP priorities
The Republican governor laid out an ambitious agenda that includes an unexpected array of conservative bills that failed during the regular session.
5-year-old San Antonio boy dies in hot car after mother thought she’d dropped him off at daycare
Police said they’re investigating whether the death was an accident or intentional.
Kristi Noem’s cost controls delayed FEMA deployment to Central Texas by several days
FEMA reportedly didn’t deploy key assets to the area until Monday due to a new rule requiring Noem to personally sign off on large expenditures.
San Antonio Express-News’ parent company buying Dallas Morning News
The deal will give New York-based Hearst Corp. control of the daily newspapers in Texas’ four biggest cities.
San Antonio North Side staple Tiago’s Cabo Grille closes after 18 years
The closure comes roughly three months after new owners acquired the restaurant.
Kerrville mayor says he wasn’t aware of state resources that Gov. Abbott said were in place ahead of flooding
The governor said Tuesday that the state had “assets, resources and personnel” in place before the July 4 floods.
Judge rules man accused of San Antonio-Austin shooting spree competent to stand trial
The ruling means San Antonio man Shane James Jr. is eligible for the death penalty.
University of Texas at San Antonio confirms flood deaths of two students
Members of the UTSA community will take part in memorials honoring the two students and a professor who also died in the disaster.
GoFundMe says its users have raised $5 million for Texas flood victims
GoFundMe urged those wanting to help to seek out vetted fundraisers.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says asking who’s to blame for Kerrville flood deaths is ‘word choice of losers’
Abbott also compared the tragedy to football, adding we’re going to ‘win this game.’
Trump White House plans to install 17-mile buoy barrier along Rio Grande in South Texas
The project could cost taxpayers around $90 million, according to one estimate.
Americana stalwart Steve Earle talks about his trailblazing career ahead of San Antonio performance
Earle, an Alamo City native, will bring his 50 Years of Songs and Stories tour to the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre this Sunday.
San Antonio man gets 10 years in prison on charge he smuggled 25 migrants in a tanker
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol reports a 93% decrease in illegal border crossings so far this year.
San Antonio Spurs acquire another big man in Kelly Olynyk trade
The trade sends Spurs guards Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley to the Washington Wizards.
San Antonio falls from Travel+Leisure’s list of 10 best U.S. travel destinations
It’s the first time since 2020 the Alamo City hasn’t made the top 10.
Climate change helped fuel heavy rains that led to devastating Texas flood
Officials are reporting more than 100 fatalities, including children and camp counselors.
Rescue helicopter over Kerrville flood zone collides with personal drone
The collision with the recreational drone grounded the helicopter as it searched for survivors.
10 people charged with attempted murder over ambush at North Texas ICE facility
The suspects dressed in black military gear threw fireworks and opened fire on the ICE holding facility over the weekend, according to the feds.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Tank and Friends, James McMurtry, Buscabulla
Denver-based Magoo also is bringing its mix of bluegrass, jamband aesthetics and three-part harmonies to town.
Early information suggests much blame to go around in tragic Central Texas flooding
Local authorities were delayed in posting about the flood and said there is no flood alarm system.
New San Antonio bodega-bar hybrid from Southtown House of Spirits founders set to open this week
Southtown Bodega, 727 S. Alamo St., is scheduled to make its official debut this Thursday.
San Antonio professor who died in Texas floods remembered as ‘kind’ and ‘giving’
Two people believed to be UTSA students remain missing.
White House defends national forecasting agency amid questions about warnings, response to Texas floods
President Donald Trump is expected to visit Central Texas this week. Local officials and forecasters have defended their actions before and after flash floods killed dozens in the region.
Bexar Judge Peter Sakai urges those wanting to aid Texas flood victims donate only to vetted groups
The judge also encouraged donors to stick to financial contributions rather than food and other goods.
There’s so much poop contaminating Texas Coast, swimming could make you sick, new report finds
More than 90% of Texas beaches were potentially unsafe for swimming at least one day last year due to fecal contamination.
Firefighters travel from Mexico to aid Texas flood recovery
‘Solidarity without borders,’ the international crew said in a Facebook post announcing it’s here to save lives.
Ted Cruz denies weather manipulation caused Texas floods, defying MAGA colleagues
Texas does issue cloud seeding licenses. However, there’s no scientific evidence that the process can create or worsen storms.
Michigan man dead after firing at U.S. Border Patrol station in South Texas
Three people were injured during the shooting and are recovering. The FBI is investigating the incident.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz was on vacation in Europe during Texas flood
‘Cancun Cruz’ was photographed touring ancient ruins in Greece as the death toll climbed in Texas.
Former DEI officer at FBI tapped to be San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ chief of staff
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Jenise M. Carroll will fill the seat left vacant by Jordan Abelson, who lasted less than three weeks.
South Texas Celluloid: Documentaries celebrating Tejano music highlight this year’s CineFestival San Antonio
The nation’s longest-running Latino film festival takes place July 9-13 in the Alamo City.
Trump’s legislation will constrict the growth of Texas’ clean energy industry and its power grid
Solar energy now makes up almost 20% of the grid’s capacity and 40% of new gigawatts in line for interconnection, with power demands surging.
These San Antonio businesses and groups are seeking donations for Hill Country flood relief
Here’s how San Antonians can help those affected by the catastrophic flooding.
Texas pediatrician fired for online post suggesting some flood victims deserved their fate
The Hill Country floods over the weekend have left 89 dead, including 27 Camp Mystic children and counselors.
Kerrville authorities say sightseers getting in the way of flood search efforts
People flying personal drones are interfering with ongoing search operations, police also warn.
San Antonio pizzeria Il Forno lands spot on a coveted Top 50 list for 4th year in a row
The south-of-downtown staple won praise for its exemplary dough and creative topping combinations.
Texas lawmakers failed to pass a bill to improve local disaster warning systems this year
A GOP state lawmaker who represents Kerr County says he likely would vote differently now on House Bill 13, which would have established a grant program for counties to build new emergency communication infrastructure.
Texas Hill Country’s Camp Mystic confirms deaths of 27 campers and counselors
‘Our hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy,’ Camp Mystic officials said.
Hill Country flooding death toll rises to 43 as search continues for missing girls, other survivors
Twenty-seven girls from the Camp Mystic summer camp remain missing.
Simply Delightful: By getting the basics right, Primo’s rises above standard neighborhood Italian
The new San Antonio restaurant helmed by veteran operators excels by keeping it simple.
In Texas region prone to catastrophic floods, questions grow about lack of warning
Water rose fast along the Guadalupe River, causing more than two dozen deaths. Local officials said they couldn’t have seen it coming.
Death toll from Hill Country flash floods rises to 24 as rescue efforts continue
Local officials said they have rescued or evacuated more than 200 people since the Guadalupe River flooded early Friday morning, but the fate of more than 20 girls missing from a camp remains unclear.
Trump’s DOGE cuts are a Texas-sized disaster
Reckless agency layoffs and the dismantling of federal relief programs could leave the Lone Star State in peril.
Texas’ immigration law is unconstitutional, appeals court rules
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling means that Senate Bill 4, which allows local police to arrest suspected undocumented immigrants, continues to be blocked.
Former Democratic state House candidate among nine indicted for alleged vote harvesting in South Texas
The charges are the latest escalation in a probe that resulted in Texas authorities indicting six other Frio County area officials in May.
San Antonio ranks among worst U.S. cities for raising a family, study finds
Plano ranked as Texas’ best city for families and the third best in the nation, according to WalletHub.
Assclown Alert: Chip Roy high fives colleagues after passing the budget bill he called ‘garbage’
Few love ‘garbage’ more than Oscar the Grouch — except Roy, a congressman who represents San Antonio and Austin.
A ‘striking’ trend: After Texas banned abortion, more women nearly bled to death during miscarriage
A new ProPublica data analysis adds to the mounting evidence that abortion bans have made the common experience of first-trimester miscarriage far more dangerous.
Another massive anti-Trump protest scheduled for downtown San Antonio this Saturday
The march is the first large-scale SA protest since June 14’s ‘No Kings’ rally, which brought 10,000 people into the streets.
San Antonio police help ICE agents conduct raid that results in 12 migrant arrests
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, who criticized Trump’s immigration policies during her campaign, had no immediate comment on the raid.
‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ passes House, bringing deep cuts to health coverage, food assistance for Texans
An estimated 1.6 million Texans will lose healthcare coverage as a result of the bill, San Antonio U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said.
San Antonio officials warn residents to stay vigilant ahead of possible Thursday nights floods
The warning comes weeks after 13 people lost their lives in a flash flood in Northwest San Antonio.
How Republicans are willfully endangering immigrant kids
GOP lawmakers often claim they want to protect children, but their policy decisions tell a different story.
Body found in San Antonio River this week identified as 21-year-old scholarship recipient
Zion Cook’s body was found floating in the San Antonio River downtown on Monday.
Former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg looking into run for governor’s office, sources say
Nirenberg would need to boost his name recognition statewide and raise considerable funds to match Gov. Greg Abbott’s $70 million war chest.
Australian firm set to take over San Antonio’s Alamo Beer, inject new resources
Alamo Beer, the city’s largest craft brewer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in February.
Texas says undocumented immigrants visited local hospitals 80K times in 3 months. That’s 2% of all visits.
While the state says undocumented patients cost hospitals $329 million over three months, critics say the data lacks payment information and more context.
Protesters gather at ICE detention site southwest of San Antonio to protest conditions inside
Though only 10 or so protestors gathered, facility officials refused to allow family members to visit detained relatives.
San Antonio-area man gets 120-year prison sentence for migrant kidnapping conspiracy
Joshua Lee Baldera, 33, received the federal prison time on charges that he kidnapped seven migrants in 2022.
Documentary American Coup: Wilmington 1898 uncovers truth about riot staged by white mob
The film will screen for free this Thursday at San Antonio’s Little Carver Civic Center.
Measles case confirmed in Bexar County, state health department says
San Antonio Metro Health officials said there is no public health risk from the new case.
San Antonio Rep. Joaquin Castro says GOP lawmakers’ support of Big, Beautiful Bill will cost lives
‘This is a choice for some of you between your career and saving people’s lives,’ Castro said of the bill’s deep Medicaid cuts.
New viral app helps track ICE movements, including in San Antonio
The free app now has more than 20,000 users, and all of its posts are anonymous to protect users’ safety.
San Antonio-Austin GOP Rep. Chip Roy calls Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill ‘garbage’
Roy said the bill’s chances of passing before Trump’s arbitrary July 4 deadline are ‘a hell of a lot lower than they were even 48 hours ago.’
Man accused of killing founder of San Antonio’s Las Palapas suffering mental health crisis, family says
David Ruiz, 39, was arrested in Kimble County and is awaiting extradition to San Antonio for a murder charge, according to police.
Inside Elon Musk’s stellar year at the Texas Capitol
While Elon Musk took Washington, D.C., by storm, his company representatives and lobbyists were also notching up big political wins in Texas.
Here’s where to find fireworks and fun in San Antonio on the Fourth of July
From the Alamo to Woodlawn Lake Park and Market Square to Fiesta Texas, these spots are celebrating Independence Day with a bang.
Founder of San Antonio’s Las Palapas restaurants stabbed to death inside home, according to reports
Edward ‘Ron’ Acosta, 78, founded the chain in 1981 and sold the majority stake in 2020.
Report: Migrants fighting over clean water at ICE detention facilities south of San Antonio
The family of a child with cancer testified they’re worried he’s having a relapse, while another boy with a blood condition told advocates he’s now unable to walk.
Passenger numbers at San Antonio airport decline amid growing economic uncertainty
Passenger traffic at San Antonio International declined 2.4% in the first five months of this year, according to a new report.
San Antonio’s Joint Base-Lackland to detain immigrants awaiting deportation
The Air Force Base will be used to detain an overflow of migrants awaiting deportation.
These San Antonio bars and restaurants are offering Fourth of July specials and celebrations
From special brunches and whiskey flights to parties and a create-your-own-cocktail class, these spots are bringing the fun.
San Antonio’s Muertos Fest will remain in Hemisfair for next 10 years under new deal
The annual event also has expanded its relationship with the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico — San Antonio.
San Antonio police investigating after body discovered floating along River Walk
The body had no signs of trauma, police said.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Wes Parker, Hudson Westbrook, The Warning
Blues sensations the Peterson Brothers are also performing this week.
San Antonio Spurs sign backup big man Luke Kornet to 4-year, $41 million contract
Kornet fills a critical need for the Spurs, whose current backup for Wemby was the undersized Jeremy Sochan.
Judge dismisses Ken Paxton lawsuit challenging State Fair of Texas gun ban
Texas’ attorney general alleged the City of Dallas and the fair were violating state law and the second amendment with the ban, which was adopted after a 2023 shooting.
Colin Allred running against U.S. Sen. John Cornyn
Allred, a Dallas-area Democrat, ran against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz two years ago and fell 8.5 points short of closing the deal.
Rep. Joaquin Castro calls for release of migrant family held at ICE facility south of San Antonio
The family’s 6-year-old child has a life-threatening kidney disease, and Castro said he’s concerned the site can’t provide adequate medical care.
After backlash over censorship of ICE posts, San Antonio Reddit users leaving r/sanantonio
Redditors who want to speak freely say they’re jumping to other subreddits such as r/SanAntonioUSA.
San Antonio dining spot Ocho closes doors after 14 years at Hotel Havana
The hotel’s in-house restaurant was beloved for its interior design and a menu paying homage to classic Latin culinary influences.
Cooking Up Conversation: Pink Shark’s Amber Hernandez
Hernandez and partner Jessica Marinez pride themselves on creating safe, inclusive San Antonio nightspots.
‘It will affect all families’: Challenges await Texas parents if birthright citizenship ends
The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship to take effect in certain states in 30 days.
DOJ quietly closes investigation into Texas Muslim-centric housing development EPIC City
High-profile Texas Republicans demanded the probe, warning the Dallas-area development could bring Sharia law to the Lone Star State.
San Antonio 50501 group to protest ‘abuses’ at Pearsall ICE detention facility
The protest is in response to the Current’s report on what the local 50501 chapter calls ‘horrid and cruel conditions’ inside.
New San Antonio speakeasy focused on Old World elegance to debut this summer
Quintana Rum founder Ciro Di Costanzo and chef Gennaro Locricchio of Po Po Trattoria Pizzeria are co-developing the sleek nightspot.
In new online posts, North Texas GOP chair calls LGBTQ+ people ‘degenerates,’ accuses Muslims of bestiality
Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French’s latest offensive remarks comes days after fellow Republicans, including Lt. Gov Dan Patrick, called for his removal.
Ted Cruz claims anti-Israel Defense Forces chant at UK music fest shows ‘base of the Democrat Party’
Online detractors were quick to point out the festival was on another continent and has nothing to do with the Dems.
Cityscrapes: San Antonio’s new elected leadership should call Project Marvel timeout until details become clear
Fundamental questions about the $4 billion project remain unanswered, including it feasibility, its financing and its timing.
Members of San Antonio’s transgender community say they’re staying put despite Texas’ hostility
‘Just getting up and leaving, that’s a privilege that I don’t have,’ one community member said. ‘I have too many roots put down here …’
Beto O’Rourke, Joaquin Castro and James Talarico unite to resist Trump in San Antonio town hall
Former SA Mayor Ron Nirenberg also revealed he’s considering a run for higher office.
San Antonio native Elizabeth Chambers takes unflinching look at toxic relationships in docuseries
All six episodes of Chambers’ Toxic are available on Investigation Discovery and HBO Max.
Texas can require porn websites to verify users’ ages, Supreme Court rules
The case involves a 2023 state law requiring adult websites to verify users’ ages, but the ruling is expected to have broader implications for free speech law.
Pair found guilty of 2022 San Antonio migrant smuggling tragedy to spend life behind bars
Five other men allegedly involved in the tragedy are set to be sentenced later this year.
Coalition calls for boycott of San Antonio’s Pride Bigger Than Texas event over its ‘corporatization’
The group also demands that no police be allowed and that organizers be more financially transparent.
Potential rivals James Talarico and Joaquin Castro to join Beto O’Rourke at Friday town hall in San Antonio
All three Democrats have publicly indicated interest in running for longtime U.S. Sen. John Cornyn’s seat.
San Antonio’s Kimpton Santo Rivewalk hotel holding Pride Wrap Party this Sunday
The gathering also will be one of the last chances to see drag icon Kristi Waters before she takes time off from performing to focus on her health.
Free San Antonio screening this Friday to highlight documentaries by BIPOC filmmakers
The screening at Arthouse at Blue Star will include five groundbreaking short documentaries followed by a public discussion.
Group demands firing of North Texas GOP chair over poll suggesting Muslims, Jews pose national threat
‘A poll asking Americans to choose whether Jews or Muslims are the “bigger threat'” is not only offensive – it’s dangerous,’ CAIR-Texas said.
Trump’s deportation dragnet should be called out for its cruelty
Even some South Texas Republicans are pushing back at the roundups, which aren’t just capturing criminals but people who pose no safety threat.
Fate of birthright citizenship order unresolved after Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions
The ruling was a partial victory for President Donald Trump who has made immigration his signature issue.
San Antonio luxury car dealer Ken Batchelor has died
Ken Batchelor’s namesake Cadillac dealership promoted its commitment to customer service.
Ted Cruz wants to stop states from regulating AI. Some of his Republican colleagues aren’t so sure
Senate Republicans, Democrats and outside groups are mounting an offensive against Cruz’s push to withhold AI money from states that regulate the technology.
Sixth Bexar County Jail inmate dies while in custody this year
Authorities say Joanna Ginez, 36, died after suffering a ‘medical episode.’
