Texas House Democrats say they’re ready to run down the clock on state’s legislative session

House Democratic leader Gene Wu said the governor’s threats are a sign Republicans are leading the country into authoritarianism.

by Michael Karlis August 11, 2025August 18, 2025

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Experts question whether San Antonio mayor can gain political support for pause on Project Marvel

Political experts said Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ call for a more data is rational but she may lack the political capital to sway others on council.

by Michael Karlis August 8, 2025August 15, 2025

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Repeating History: Survivors of South Texas’ World War II internment camps see terrifying parallels in Trump’s immigration crackdown

As immigrant detention sites spring up, survivors of an internment camp south of San Antonio are reliving what they thought they’d left in the past.

by Dean Zach August 7, 2025February 9, 2026

News

Bad Takes: Talking about climate change’s role in the Central Texas floods isn’t ‘politicizing the issue’

Right-wing pundits and politicians have shown no qualms about deflecting blame when it comes to the tragedy.

by Kevin Sanchez August 6, 2025August 22, 2025

Music

Public memorial for San Antonio music legend Flaco Jiménez scheduled for this Thursday

The free event will include a performance by Los Texmaniacs plus remarks by guests.

by Sanford Nowlin August 5, 2025September 1, 2025

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a public event last year.

News

Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to arrest, remove Texas House Dems involved in redistricting walkout

House Democrats sent a four-word response to Abbott and Paxton’s threats: ‘Come and take it.’

by Michael Karlis August 4, 2025August 7, 2025

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San Antonio would lose U.S. House seat under Republican redistricting plan, leaked map shows

The proposed map appears to target Democrats Greg Casar and Henry Cuellar, both of whose districts include parts of San Antonio.

by Sanford Nowlin July 30, 2025August 8, 2025

News

Analysis: Does San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones have the courage to slow down Project Marvel?

The Spurs’ lease on the Frost Bank Center, which is newer than more than half of NBA arenas, doesn’t expire until 2032. What’s the rush?

by Michael Karlis July 29, 2025August 17, 2025

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U.S. Rep. Greg Casar calls ICE arrests at San Antonio Immigration Court ‘disturbing, dystopian’

Federal agents led away at least two immigrants as they showed up to plead their cases Monday morning.

by Sanford Nowlin July 28, 2025August 26, 2025

Arts

Annual San Antonio Film Festival returns this week with 200 screenings along with panels, workshops

This year’s event will include screenings at four San Antonio-area venues.

by Sanford Nowlin July 21, 2025August 22, 2025

Arts

Paranormal investigator who brought ‘possessed’ Annabelle doll to San Antonio has reportedly died

Rivera died suddenly at a stop in Gettysburg on Sunday.

by Stephanie Koithan July 16, 2025September 1, 2025

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SAISD strikes out on demands in land deal for new San Antonio Missions ballpark

SAISD demanded $45 million for a new school and 1,250 low-income apartments. They got a bunch of free parking instead.

by Michael Karlis July 15, 2025July 31, 2025

News

Kerrville city manager says he had weather alerts turned off on his phone

City Manager Dalton Rice said he doesn’t want to be bothered by phone alerts when he’s with his family.

by Stephanie Koithan July 15, 2025August 5, 2025

Arts

Comedian Hannibal Buress playing pop-up show at San Antonio’s Paper Tiger this Monday

Buress is known for his longtime role on The Eric André Show, which he stepped away from in 2023.

by Stephanie Koithan July 14, 2025August 23, 2025

Cannabis

Reefer Madness: What Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick hopes to get out of his THC meltdown

Despite Patrick’s tough talk about shutting down the hemp industry, observers predict he’ll ultimately accept regulating it.

by Sanford Nowlin July 10, 2025August 29, 2025

News

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.

by Stephanie Koithan July 10, 2025July 31, 2025

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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.’

by Stephanie Koithan July 9, 2025July 24, 2025

News

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.

by Sanford Nowlin July 8, 2025July 23, 2025

News

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.

by Katherine Stinson July 7, 2025July 10, 2025

News

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.

by Sanford Nowlin July 7, 2025July 28, 2025

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Texas House Democrats say they’re ready to run down the clock on state’s legislative session

Experts question whether San Antonio mayor can gain political support for pause on Project Marvel

Repeating History: Survivors of South Texas’ World War II internment camps see terrifying parallels in Trump’s immigration crackdown

Bad Takes: Talking about climate change’s role in the Central Texas floods isn’t ‘politicizing the issue’

Public memorial for San Antonio music legend Flaco Jiménez scheduled for this Thursday

Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to arrest, remove Texas House Dems involved in redistricting walkout

San Antonio would lose U.S. House seat under Republican redistricting plan, leaked map shows

Analysis: Does San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones have the courage to slow down Project Marvel?

U.S. Rep. Greg Casar calls ICE arrests at San Antonio Immigration Court ‘disturbing, dystopian’

Annual San Antonio Film Festival returns this week with 200 screenings along with panels, workshops

Paranormal investigator who brought ‘possessed’ Annabelle doll to San Antonio has reportedly died

SAISD strikes out on demands in land deal for new San Antonio Missions ballpark

Kerrville city manager says he had weather alerts turned off on his phone

Comedian Hannibal Buress playing pop-up show at San Antonio’s Paper Tiger this Monday

Reefer Madness: What Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick hopes to get out of his THC meltdown

Kristi Noem’s cost controls delayed FEMA deployment to Central Texas by several days

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says asking who’s to blame for Kerrville flood deaths is ‘word choice of losers’

There’s so much poop contaminating Texas Coast, swimming could make you sick, new report finds

These San Antonio businesses and groups are seeking donations for Hill Country flood relief

Texas Hill Country’s Camp Mystic confirms deaths of 27 campers and counselors