19 million Texans are registered to vote, breaking record

The number of Texans registered to vote jumped 2% from March even as the state struggles to process backlogged voter records.

by Sasha Draeger-Mazer, The Texas Tribune October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

The number of Texans registered to vote jumped 2% from March even as the state struggles to process backlogged voter records.

San Antonio News

Bexar County has backlog of 13,000 voter registrations to process before Monday’s start of early voting

Elections Administrator Michele Carew said elections workers are working in shifts over the weekend to process the backlog, but some may still be unprocessed when early voting begins.

by Stephanie Koithan October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

Flavor

D Magazine accuses Michelin of using AI to write Dallas entries in its Texas Guide

The magazine turned to AI detection software, an English professor and a statistician — all of which suggested the Dallas entries were AI-authored.

by Stephanie Koithan October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

News

San Antonio Zoo offering Ozzy Osbourne-themed train ride for dogs this weekend

The unique train ride is part of the zoo’s Trick-or-Tail Dog Day this Sunday.

by Michael Karlis October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

An SAPD officer turned himself in after a warrant was issued for his arrest, department officials said.

San Antonio News

San Antonio cop arrested on suspicion he fired on DoorDash driver’s car over parking dispute

The 25-year SAPD veteran shot out the other man’s back window after an argument, according to police records obtained by one TV station.

by Sanford Nowlin October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

News

Trump blames John Cornyn, Karl Rove for sabotaging Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign

In a Thursday Truth Social rant, the president said if Paxton loses Texas, it will be because of ‘political hacks’ like Cornyn and Rove.

by Stephanie Koithan October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

San Antonio News

Ken Paxton to close Senate campaign with ‘Come and Take It’ bus tour ending at the Alamo

The Republican nominee plans to hit over 30 stops across Texas, concluding with a stop at the Alamo on the eve of Election Day, as he competes in an intensely close Senate race against Democrat James Talarico.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

Texas News

Elon Musk is the donor behind Senate Republicans’ massive rescue mission for Ken Paxton

The world’s wealthiest man transformed Texas’ U.S. Senate race with a massive cash infusion to the Senate GOP’s main outside group, which has taken over the airwaves with ads boosting Paxton.

by Alejandro Serrano and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

San Antonio News

Washington state slaps San Antonio’s USAA with $140,000 fine for unfair handling of auto claims

Washington officials accused USAA of being too slow to respond to consumers and refusing to pay claims without reasonable research.

by Sanford Nowlin October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio distillery cancels ‘non-political’ gun rally involving controversial candidate Brandon Herrera

Rebecca Creek Distillery’s founder told MySA that the venue was ‘bamboozled’ into hosting an event that later became ‘radicalized.’

by Stephanie Koithan October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

News

City Council instructs staff to explore options to halt or delay ICE expansion in San Antonio

The action comes after the city sued the federal government this week to stop plans for an ICE detention site on the East Side.

by Michael Karlis October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

News

Trump says the border is secure. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott keeps declaring an emergency.

Since Texas Gov. Greg Abbott first declared an emergency at the border in 2021, he’s renewed or amended the proclamation at least 69 times. The proclamation has greatly expanded his powers without going through the state Legislature.

by Perla Trevizo and Lexi Churchill, ProPublica and The Texas Tribune October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

Texas News

Greg Abbott MIA as Gina Hinojosa shows up to Governor’s Mansion ready to debate

The mansion was surrounded by Penske moving trucks on Thursday morning. Hinojosa joked that it was because Abbott was ready to move out.

by Eleni Dutta October 15, 2026October 16, 2026

News

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

Though the $4.3 milllion home was built in 2007, its design evokes the age of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.

by San Antonio Current Staff October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

San Antonio News

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

Build in 1910, the home includes two kitchens along with a historic details such as original built-ins and stained-glass windows.

by San Antonio Current Staff October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

News

Some on City Council weigh another property tax hike. Others say residents have had enough.

At least four council members are considering another property tax increase to help fund infrastructure projects.

by Michael Karlis October 15, 2026October 16, 2026

Texas News

Outspent and unknown, Democrat Vikki Goodwin gives Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick his toughest race yet

The race for Texas’ powerful second-in-command role pits a third-term GOP kingmaker against a state lawmaker who is riding the political tailwind felt by Democrats up and down the ballot.

by Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

Texas News

Former Texas House speaker says state GOP ‘freaking out’ over likely November bloodbath

‘There’s serious concern like I’ve never seen before,’ the Republican lawmaker told Texas Monthly.

by Sanford Nowlin October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

News

Pair of San Antonio indie wrestlers in on the action at recent WWE Monday Night Raw

Brock Ali and Casey Blackrose got a boost from one of pro-wrestling’s most recognizable brands.

by Alex Roush October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

Texas News

Planet K cancels Dia De Los Muertos fireworks at San Antonio’s Woodlawn Lake, citing risk of ‘ICE terrorism’

The free festival has been an annual tradition for 20 years and has only been canceled one other time, during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to organizers.

by Stephanie Koithan October 14, 2026October 14, 2026