Demonstrators protest against a bill to ban gender affirming care for children in Texas on May 2,2023, at the state Capitol.

LGBTQ+ Texans fought to be recognized. That work is eroding under a conservative pressure campaign.

Conservative activists argue they’re protecting women and rebalancing the law that Democrats tilted in favor of LGBTQ+ people.

by Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas Tribune November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

Conservative activists argue they’re protecting women and rebalancing the law that Democrats tilted in favor of LGBTQ+ people.

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As lawmakers begin a new session, Texas mayors want to maintain control of local issues

Mayors from the state’s most populous cities presented their legislative wish list, including economic development and workforce programs, broadband infrastructure and violence prevention.

by Samantha Aguilar, The Texas Tribune January 14, 2023August 17, 2023

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San Antonio among the best cities for LGBTQ+ homebuyers, study says

San Antonio was one of only three Texas cities to rank in the top 20.

by Michael Karlis December 22, 2022June 29, 2025

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Texas GOP lawmaker hires Christian nationalist who called for drag show attendees to be executed

State Rep. Tony Tinderholt, R-Arlington, hired Jake Neidert, 22, last month as his office’s legislative director amid a wave of anti-LGBTQ violence and rhetoric and ahead of a legislative session that’s expected to focus heavily on anti-trans bills.

by Robert Downen, The Texas Tribune December 16, 2022May 17, 2024

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Invasion Clause, Murder Trial: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Another of our top stories detailed ethics questions about a syndication deal that tiresome and tireless bloviator U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz inked for his podcast.

by San Antonio Current Staff December 2, 2022August 3, 2023

Music

Metallica skipping over San Antonio on its newly unveiled M72 tour

The closest the tour will get to the Alamo City is Arlington’s AT&T Stadium.

by Sanford Nowlin November 28, 2022July 5, 2025

Music

A-Wall of viral ‘Loverboy’ fame talks about influences and meeting fans before his San Antonio show

The North Texas musician who blends bedroom pop and hip-hop performs Saturday at Paper Tiger.

by Mike McMahan November 3, 2022February 4, 2025

Music

‘Bad Blood’ emerges online as Taylor Swift tour leaves ‘Blank Space’ for San Antonio

Swift’s The Eras tour will make stops in Arlington and Houston, but she won’t be playing SA or Austin.

by Michael Karlis November 1, 2022October 28, 2024

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Mysterious group targeting Gov. Greg Abbott reserves $6 million in TV ads ahead of November election

The sudden TV spending by Coulda Been Worse LLC comes as Abbott battles for a third term against Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke.

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune September 9, 2022August 17, 2023

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Uvalde Shooting Lawsuit, Lady Gaga: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Families affected by the Uvalde mass shooting retained a California law firm to file a $27 billion lawsuit against law enforcement agencies and the manufacturer of the gunman’s assault rifle.

by San Antonio Current Staff August 26, 2022December 5, 2023

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Lady Gaga says she hopes state will ‘go blue’ during Texas concert

The chart-topping singer made the remarks ahead of O’Rourke’s planned campaign stop in the Alamo City this Friday.

by Michael Karlis August 25, 2022March 28, 2025

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Texas woman faces murder charge after allegedly setting boyfriend on fire after argument

The man, who was engulfed in flames, was sprayed down by a bystander with a fire extinguisher.

by Michael Karlis August 4, 2022April 14, 2025

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LGBTQ+ Texans fought to be recognized. That work is eroding under a conservative pressure campaign.

As lawmakers begin a new session, Texas mayors want to maintain control of local issues

San Antonio among the best cities for LGBTQ+ homebuyers, study says

Texas GOP lawmaker hires Christian nationalist who called for drag show attendees to be executed

Invasion Clause, Murder Trial: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Metallica skipping over San Antonio on its newly unveiled M72 tour

A-Wall of viral ‘Loverboy’ fame talks about influences and meeting fans before his San Antonio show

Mysterious group targeting Gov. Greg Abbott reserves $6 million in TV ads ahead of November election

Lady Gaga says she hopes state will ‘go blue’ during Texas concert

Texas woman faces murder charge after allegedly setting boyfriend on fire after argument

Super Bowl LVI could be latest California resident to relocate to Texas

Four people wounded in Texas school shooting; police searching for armed suspect

Facing a crush of COVID-19 patients, ICUs are completely full in at least 50 Texas hospitals

Gov. Greg Abbott’s handling of the pandemic raises questions about his promised vaccine rollout

Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s ‘On The Run II’ Tour is Officially Happening and Of Course It’s Coming to Texas

North Texas MLK Parade Chose Gov. Abbott to be Grand Marshal. The NAACP’s Not Having it.

Taylor Swift Bringing ‘reputation’ Tour to Texas — Just Not San Antonio

Arlington Neighborhood Flooded With Chemicals, EPA Still Claims Fracking Is OK