Texas faces dangerously low water supplies as experts brace for another hot summer

Scientists say another hot, dry year would drain Texas reservoirs to historic lows and prompt emergency steps, Inside Climate News reports.

by Sanford Nowlin January 22, 2024December 16, 2024

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San Antonio ISD will resume classes on Monday after system failures

The district shuttered all 98 schools last week due to heating system outages at many campuses.

by Sanford Nowlin January 21, 2024April 5, 2024

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Two top San Antonio ISD administrators resign amid heating and plumbing debacle

In an internal staff memo, Superintendent Jaime Aquino said campuses will only reopen once staff ‘know that classrooms are ready for learning.’

by Michael Karlis January 19, 2024March 21, 2025

Members of law enforcement lay flowers at a makeshift memorial outside Robb Elementary School.

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San Antonio lawmakers say Justice Department report shows Texas’ failure on Uvalde

The report calls out ‘cascading failures’ by state and local police during their foot-dragging response to the deadly school shooting.

by Sanford Nowlin January 18, 2024March 30, 2024

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Family of San Antonio 13-year-old killed in police shooting files federal lawsuit

SAPD officer Stephen Ramos shot 13-year-old Andre ‘AJ’ Hernandez in June 2022 during a stolen vehicle call.

by Michael Karlis January 17, 2024January 8, 2025

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San Antonio ISD closes 27 schools due to burst pipes, heating issues

SAISD’s decision came after parents shared the concerns online about holding class during the arctic blast.

by Michael Karlis January 17, 2024February 20, 2025

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San Antonio Zoo brings back ‘Name a Roach After your Ex’ event

This year, the zoo is offering five Valentine’s Day-themed romantic events for singles and couples.

by Michael Karlis January 16, 2024July 3, 2025

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Gov. Greg Abbott denies responsibility for migrant drownings near Eagle Pass

Border Patrol agents dispute Abbott’s claims, maintaining that Texas National Guardsmen prevented them from rescuing the drowning migrants.

by Michael Karlis January 15, 2024February 16, 2024

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San Antonio cancels Martin Luther King Jr. March due to freezing conditions

Local officials are warning residents to stay off the roads if possible.

by Sanford Nowlin January 15, 2024February 19, 2024

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Feds ask Supreme Court to intervene after Texas governor seizes Eagle Pass park

Texas National Guardsmen took control of Eagle Pass’ Shelby Park, stopping federal agents from carrying out duties there.

by Michael Karlis January 12, 2024December 10, 2024

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San Antonio City Council meeting shut down by protests over scrapped Israel-Hamas ceasefire vote

The chaos at Thursday’s meeting followed a rowdy public comment session the evening before.

by Michael Karlis January 11, 2024June 12, 2025

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Councilman Manny Pelaez pulls plug on San Antonio’s Israel-Hamas ceasefire vote

Activists and Pelaez colleague Jalen McKee-Rodriguez blasted the councilman’s decision to take his name off a memo calling for a vote on the resolution.

by Michael Karlis January 10, 2024October 17, 2024

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Space Cadet: For all the grandiosity of Elon Musk’s vision, it’s morally bankrupt

Recent Texas transplant Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has entertained us all in recent weeks with plenty of real-life tailspins, many self-inflicted.

by Kevin Sanchez January 9, 2024July 2, 2025

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Texas not participating in new federal program to combat food insecurity among kids

More than 30 other states have signed up for the Summer EBT program, which advocates said could help 3.7 million Texas children.

by Sanford Nowlin January 8, 2024January 9, 2025

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San Antonio father, son charged in connection with death of pregnant teen Savanah Soto

Christopher Preciado, 19, is charged with capital murder. His father, Ramon Preciado, 53, is charged with abuse of a corpse.

by Michael Karlis January 4, 2024August 24, 2024

Food & Drink

Owner of San Antonio’s shuttered Carnitas Lonja revamping eatery with new concept

Carnitas Lonja’s Instagram page shifted its branding to that of a new concept called Chilaking, which will serve chilaquiles, a popular Mexican breakfast dish.

by Nina Rangel January 3, 2024August 3, 2025

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Fans blame ‘Cruz Curse’ for Texas Longhorns’ Sugar Bowl loss

Ted Cruz has attended 17 sporting events since 2017. The teams he was rooting for lost 15 of those games, according to one online sports account.

by Michael Karlis January 2, 2024June 14, 2025

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Assclown of the Year: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is an utter embarrassment to Texas

Patrick tried to pretend he was an impartial overseer of Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial, but it should clear it was rigged from day one.

by Sanford Nowlin December 21, 2023June 27, 2025

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Hot Takes: The best, worst and most memorable quotes from San Antonio’s 2023 news stories

Remember when Popovich said this year was about winning? The Current sure does.

by Michael Karlis December 21, 2023October 13, 2024

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Video appears to show Texas Guard troops on border ignoring woman’s cries for help

‘This video exposes the heartless and inhumane practices of National Guard troops under Operation Lone Star,’ a LULAC official said.

by Michael Karlis December 20, 2023December 17, 2024

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Texas faces dangerously low water supplies as experts brace for another hot summer

San Antonio ISD will resume classes on Monday after system failures

Two top San Antonio ISD administrators resign amid heating and plumbing debacle

San Antonio lawmakers say Justice Department report shows Texas’ failure on Uvalde

Family of San Antonio 13-year-old killed in police shooting files federal lawsuit

San Antonio ISD closes 27 schools due to burst pipes, heating issues

San Antonio Zoo brings back ‘Name a Roach After your Ex’ event

Gov. Greg Abbott denies responsibility for migrant drownings near Eagle Pass

San Antonio cancels Martin Luther King Jr. March due to freezing conditions

Feds ask Supreme Court to intervene after Texas governor seizes Eagle Pass park

San Antonio City Council meeting shut down by protests over scrapped Israel-Hamas ceasefire vote

Councilman Manny Pelaez pulls plug on San Antonio’s Israel-Hamas ceasefire vote

Space Cadet: For all the grandiosity of Elon Musk’s vision, it’s morally bankrupt

Texas not participating in new federal program to combat food insecurity among kids

San Antonio father, son charged in connection with death of pregnant teen Savanah Soto

Owner of San Antonio’s shuttered Carnitas Lonja revamping eatery with new concept

Fans blame ‘Cruz Curse’ for Texas Longhorns’ Sugar Bowl loss

Assclown of the Year: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is an utter embarrassment to Texas

Hot Takes: The best, worst and most memorable quotes from San Antonio’s 2023 news stories

Video appears to show Texas Guard troops on border ignoring woman’s cries for help