McAllen mariachi family released from detention during visit from San Antonio Rep. Joaquin Castro

Two of the sons were celebrated in Washington, D.C., last year after winning a statewide mariachi competition.

by Stephanie Koithan March 9, 2026March 10, 2026

An immigrant family detained since late February despite the musical accomplishments of their mariachi sons was released Monday from a South Texas lockup during a visit from San Antonio U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro and other Democratic lawmakers. The congressional representatives who accompanied Castro on his visit to the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley […]

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Study: San Antonio, South Texas metros have nation’s highest rates of delinquent mortgages

4.3% of San Antonio metro residents are more than 30 days late on their mortgage.

by Michael Karlis October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

Food & Drink

McAllen’s La Costa Grill expanding into San Antonio with opening of North Side restaurant

The Mexican-style seafood concept is known for its ceviches, octopus, aguachiles and more.

by Sanford Nowlin May 19, 2025July 29, 2025

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3 dead, more than 200 rescued in South Texas after severe storms cause flooding

Homes were inundated with water and cars were abandoned across the Rio Grande Valley region.

by Valerie Gonzalez, The Associated Press, and Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune March 29, 2025June 17, 2025

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San Antonio ranks among nation’s 10 most obese metros

No one tell Charles Barkley.

by Michael Karlis March 17, 2025July 30, 2025

Food & Drink

Lawyer for former Delia’s Tamales workers says he wouldn’t rule out FBI raid being tied to lawsuit

FBI agents raided the San Antonio Delia’s location on Wednesday along with stores in McAllen and Pharr.

by Sanford Nowlin July 27, 2024February 23, 2025

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Vicente Gonzalez compares Latino Trump supporters to ‘Jews for Hitler’

The South Texas Democrat said Latinos who support former President Donald Trump are voting against their self interest, but Republicans recoiled at the comparison.

by Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune March 15, 2024April 28, 2025

Movies

Rio Grande Valley punk rocker makes it big on the silver screen

After growing up near the border in McAllen, Raul Castillo developed a lifelong love of acting and writing plays.

by Gregory Wakeman, The Texas Observer January 2, 2023July 8, 2025

News

Texas Customs and Border Protection officer accidentally shows porn during middle school talk

Officials with the school district in McAllen called the incident ‘troubling.’

by Michael Karlis October 28, 2022August 7, 2024

News

Erik Cantu, DeLorean Legal Woes: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Four of the Current‘s 10 most-read stories of the week involved Erik Cantu, a 17-year-old shot by a now-fired police officer.

by San Antonio Current Staff October 14, 2022July 25, 2024

Movies

South Texas native and TikTok star Sara Echeagaray joins second season of Big Shot on Disney+

The 21-year-old star was born in Edinburg and raised in McAllen.

by Kiko Martinez October 7, 2022July 26, 2025

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Targeting three congressional seats, Republicans blitz South Texas with attack ads

In two of the three races, Democrats are hitting back as outside Republican groups try to turn the region red.

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune September 29, 2022September 23, 2024

Food & Drink

UTSA Bud Light Cans, Best Quality Daughter: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week

UTSA Roadrunners, chamoy and budget-friendly eats — this week’s most-read food stories have it all.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 2, 2022April 19, 2025

News

Congressional candidate Monica De La Cruz disparaged COVID-19 aid despite taking thousands of dollars for her businesses

Monica De La Cruz runs on a campaign against runaway spending and “socialist” policies, blasting Democratic measures to expand federal assistance amid the pandemic.

by Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune August 23, 2022July 9, 2024

Movies

Drunken Master: Danny Trejo plays a tipsy martial artist in South Texas-rooted superhero flick Green Ghost

Green Ghost and the Masters of the Stone opened at local theaters April 29.

by Kiko Martinez May 6, 2022May 23, 2025

Food & Drink

Study names San Antonio fifth-worst U.S. city for seasonal allergies

For those battling high pollen counts, this news is no surprise.

by Nina Rangel April 29, 2022May 5, 2025

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Democrats are in danger of losing three congressional strongholds in South Texas

The seats in question are held by U.S. Reps. Henry Cuellar of Laredo and Vicente Gonzalez of McAllen. A third belonged to Filemon Vela of Brownsville, who stepped down.

by Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune April 14, 2022November 26, 2024

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International trade halted at Texas border crossings as truckers protest Greg Abbott’s new inspections

Commercial traffic at the Pharr-Reynosa bridge stopped Monday and a similar protest affected traffic in El Paso. The blockades could impact the flow of produce to restaurants and stores.