Texas again lowers restrictions on certain firearms, passes on regulations

Lawmakers passed a handful of bills aimed at easing access to guns as a new pediatric study links state legislation to increased firearm deaths.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune June 18, 2025June 30, 2025

Lawmakers passed a handful of bills aimed at easing access to guns as a new pediatric study links state legislation to increased firearm deaths.

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Viral video captures San Antonio ‘street takeover,’ including gunshots, cars doing donuts

Witnesses said the group took off down the freeway at high rates of speed once police arrived.

by Michael Karlis January 17, 2023December 1, 2023

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Creepy Craigslist Ad, Councilman Mario Bravo: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

San Antonio Councilman Mario Bravo had the dubious distinction of appearing twice in our top stories.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 30, 2022June 14, 2024

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Teens displaying guns while filming rap video arrested at San Antonio apartment complex

Three handguns and a “AR-style” pistol were recovered at the scene, according to police.

by Michael Karlis September 26, 2022December 2, 2024

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Pregnant Abbott Mural, Zombie Deer Disease: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

San Antonians’ imaginations were captured by artwork depicting anti-LGBTQ+ politicians Greg Abbott and Ted Cruz enjoying a tender moment.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 9, 2022August 3, 2023

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Texas officials agree to release surveillance footage from Uvalde mass shooting

The update comes as some lawmakers accuse the Texas Department of Public Safety of orchestrating a coverup.

by Michael Karlis July 11, 2022August 17, 2023

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Assclown Alert: Playing the anything-but-guns blame game with Rep. Pat Fallon

During a hearing, the Texas congressman tried to blame mass shootings on ‘dang smartphones.’

by Sanford Nowlin June 17, 2022June 11, 2025

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After a rash of shootings, San Antonio bars are eager to protect themselves and their patrons

The recent spasm of gun violence outside drinking establishments hasn’t spared the Alamo City.

by Nina Rangel June 15, 2022June 27, 2025

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Bad Takes: Unpacking the GOP’s absurd post-Uvalde rhetoric on gun ownership

Beware of anyone who argues that unspeakable atrocities like Uvalde have nothing to do with the United States ranking No. 1 in civilian firearm ownership.

by Kevin Sanchez June 10, 2022May 27, 2025

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Top cop at Uvalde shooting scene didn’t get word about kids trapped inside, lawmaker says

The 911 dispatcher relayed the information to Uvalde city police, not the commander at the scene, who oversees school district cops.

by Michael Karlis June 2, 2022August 17, 2023

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Teachers in San Antonio bedroom community of La Vernia can pack heat following school board vote

Teachers at La Vernia ISD will now be allowed to carry firearms under Texas’ Guardian Plan.

by Michael Karlis May 11, 2022September 19, 2024

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San Antonio-area ‘Boogaloo Boi’ gets 52 months in prison for shooting at police station

Federal authorities said Ivan Hunter used an AK-47 to fire 13 rounds into a Minneapolis precinct station.

by Michael Karlis April 6, 2022June 11, 2025

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Fiesta, St. Mary’s Strip Parking: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Parties of multiple kinds were at the heart of the Current‘s most-read stories of the week.

by San Antonio Current Staff April 1, 2022August 3, 2023

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Two San Antonio men arrested after one allegedly posted pictures of guns and drugs on social media

Both are now charged with a string of offenses.

by Michael Karlis March 31, 2022December 31, 2024

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Texas again lowers restrictions on certain firearms, passes on regulations

Viral video captures San Antonio ‘street takeover,’ including gunshots, cars doing donuts

Teens displaying guns while filming rap video arrested at San Antonio apartment complex

Texas officials agree to release surveillance footage from Uvalde mass shooting

After a rash of shootings, San Antonio bars are eager to protect themselves and their patrons

Bad Takes: Unpacking the GOP’s absurd post-Uvalde rhetoric on gun ownership

Top cop at Uvalde shooting scene didn’t get word about kids trapped inside, lawmaker says

Teachers in San Antonio bedroom community of La Vernia can pack heat following school board vote

San Antonio-area ‘Boogaloo Boi’ gets 52 months in prison for shooting at police station

Three dead, two wounded following early Sunday shooting at East San Antonio sports bar

The Mendoza Line: Texas GOP Chairman Allen West says Texas should secede, become own planet

The Mendoza Line: Texas GOP proposes bills to restrict voting while increasing gun ownership

The Mendoza Line: Gov. Abbott unveils plan to slow spread of COVID-19 by killing more Texans