Mayor, others walk out of San Antonio council meeting on Middle East conflict

Activists blasted Mayor Ron Nirenberg for his sudden departure as pro-Palestinian speakers urged city leaders to break off a friendship-city relationship with Tel Aviv.

by Michael Karlis October 19, 2023June 30, 2025

News

San Marcos paying $175,000 to settle lawsuit over ‘Trump train’ harassment

People on the Biden campaign bus harassed by Trump supporters in 2020 accused San Marcos police of ignoring their calls for help, saying authorities violated the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871.

by Sanford Nowlin October 19, 2023September 23, 2024

News

Tejano Music Awards cancels plan to honor convicted sex offender Joe Lopez

The group that organizes the show decided not to give Lopez a Lifetime Achievement Award after fans voiced outrage.

by Michael Karlis October 18, 2023January 20, 2025

Music

Controversy rages as Tejano Music Awards prepares to honor convicted rapist Joe Lopez

Lopez was the frontman for the influential South Texas band Grupo Mazz, but the choice to give him a Lifetime Achievement Award has drawn anger.

by Michael Karlis October 18, 2023August 5, 2025

News

Anti-abortion groups sue San Antonio over new Reproductive Justice Fund

The suit claims the fund, which supports nonprofits offering reproductive care, is turning over taxpayer money to ‘criminal organizations.’

by Sanford Nowlin October 17, 2023August 4, 2025

News

Greg Abbott’s immigration crackdown expands to include New Mexico border

Texas National Guard troops began deploying razor wire along the Texas-New Mexico border last week.

by Michael Karlis October 16, 2023October 24, 2023

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick won’t return $3 million he got from group linked to white supremacist

Patrick said the leader of Defend Texas Liberty made a ‘blunder’ for holding an hours-long meeting with white supremacist Nick Fuentes.

by Sanford Nowlin October 12, 2023June 24, 2025

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

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Texas DPS warns residents of possible attacks against Jewish community

The warning follows a recent report by the Anti-Defamation League labeling Texas as a hotbed for antisemitism and hate groups.

by Michael Karlis October 11, 2023June 20, 2025

News

Analysis: Gov. Greg Abbott faces failure on latest school voucher push

Aside from making threats, Abbott’s done little to convince Democrats or rural Republicans his plan has merit.

by Sanford Nowlin October 10, 2023November 8, 2023

Arts

San Antonio’s Wembanyama lives up to hype in first preseason game

The 7-foot-3 phenom scored 20 points, grabbed five rebounds and had plenty of highlights in Monday’s loss against Oklahoma City.

by Michael Karlis October 10, 2023September 11, 2024

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Report: Top Texas right-wing activist met with white supremacist Nick Fuentes for 7 hours

Jonathan Stickland, who reportedly met with Fuentes, leads the Defend Texas Liberty PAC, which gave $3 million in loans and donations to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

by Sanford Nowlin October 9, 2023October 15, 2024

Music

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld coming to San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre in February

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Oct. 13, and start at $55.

by Michael Karlis October 6, 2023October 7, 2024

News

Baptists blast Gov. Greg Abbott for trying to ‘co-opt’ church services to push vouchers

Abbott asked faith leaders to push his school voucher plan from the pulpit. Baptist leaders say he’s violating the separation of church and state.

by Sanford Nowlin October 5, 2023July 29, 2025

News

Scaled-back launch plan, company silence raise concerns over San Antonio startup DeLorean

The company said it’s reintroducing an iconic ’80s car as an electric vehicle, but some people who paid deposits now question whether it can deliver.

by Michael Karlis October 4, 2023May 21, 2025

Music

Comedian Chris Tucker coming to San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre next month

Tucker is stopping in the Alamo City as part of The Legends Tour, his first set of stand-up road dates in more than a decade.

by Michael Karlis October 3, 2023November 25, 2024

Arts

San Antonio Spurs fans should expect wins this season, Popovich says

‘All my expectations are really to learn and how to win as quick as possible,’ No. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama told reporters.

by Michael Karlis October 2, 2023April 5, 2025

News

San Antonio Food Bank prepares for demand increase during government shutdown

The USDA has said SNAP benefits will continue as scheduled through October, but officials with the nonprofit still expect a spike in need.

by Brandon Rodriguez September 28, 2023June 26, 2024

Arts

Reported XFL and USFL merger may not save springtime football, San Antonio expert says

The XFL, which includes the San Antonio Brahmas, lost $60 million this past season, according to league owner Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

by Michael Karlis September 27, 2023September 28, 2024

News

Federal judge rules Texas’ anti-drag law unconstitutional

‘LGBTQIA+ Texans, venue owners, performers, and our allies all came together to uphold free expression in our state — and we won,’ the ACLU of Texas said.

by Sanford Nowlin September 26, 2023June 26, 2024

Arts

Study: San Antonio Spurs will be among NBA’s highest-grossing teams this season

Despite San Antonio being one of the poorest cities with an NBA team, Spurs tickets are among the league’s most expensive for the upcoming season, the study found.

by Michael Karlis September 26, 2023July 29, 2025

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Mayor, others walk out of San Antonio council meeting on Middle East conflict

San Marcos paying $175,000 to settle lawsuit over ‘Trump train’ harassment

Tejano Music Awards cancels plan to honor convicted sex offender Joe Lopez

Controversy rages as Tejano Music Awards prepares to honor convicted rapist Joe Lopez

Anti-abortion groups sue San Antonio over new Reproductive Justice Fund

Greg Abbott’s immigration crackdown expands to include New Mexico border

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick won’t return $3 million he got from group linked to white supremacist

Texas DPS warns residents of possible attacks against Jewish community

Analysis: Gov. Greg Abbott faces failure on latest school voucher push

San Antonio’s Wembanyama lives up to hype in first preseason game

Report: Top Texas right-wing activist met with white supremacist Nick Fuentes for 7 hours

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld coming to San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre in February

Baptists blast Gov. Greg Abbott for trying to ‘co-opt’ church services to push vouchers

Scaled-back launch plan, company silence raise concerns over San Antonio startup DeLorean

Comedian Chris Tucker coming to San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre next month

San Antonio Spurs fans should expect wins this season, Popovich says

San Antonio Food Bank prepares for demand increase during government shutdown

Reported XFL and USFL merger may not save springtime football, San Antonio expert says

Federal judge rules Texas’ anti-drag law unconstitutional

Study: San Antonio Spurs will be among NBA’s highest-grossing teams this season