Pediatrician calls conditions inside Dilley prison camp ‘child abuse,’ accuses ICE of human rights violations

Dr. Anita Patel’s comments came after she visited the immigrant detention center near San Antonio as part of a delegation led by U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro.

by Michael Karlis July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

"I do think that it's a possibility that there's fudging of numbers," police accountability activist Ananda Tomás said of numbers showing some SAPD personnel racked up more than $100,000 in overtime last year.

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City of San Antonio says it’s inked a tentative deal with police union

The agreement includes a $102.2 million raise for cops, but a police-oversight group said it doesn’t appear to include new efforts to improve transparency or discipline.

by Sanford Nowlin July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones hires third chief of staff in little more than a year

Jones’ office has been through 8 staff departures since she took office in June 2025.

by Michael Karlis July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio woman behind viral ‘Where We Roll’ online song released from prison

Phyllis Sentiva Ochoa was released from state prison on Wednesday, according to media reports.

by Michael Karlis July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

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At least 10 UTSA students displaced after tornado rips through North Side apartments

‘We were watching Star Wars when we heard an eerie, screaming noise from outside,’ one resident of the San Antonio complex said.

by Natalia Edwards July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

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National Weather Service tells Boerne residents to immediately seek higher ground

As much as 12 inches of rain have pelted the San Antonio-area community with another 1-2 inches expected throughout the day, according to the NWS.

by Michael Karlis July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

San Antonio News

Confirmed tornado touches down, does damage in Northwest San Antonio

A twister near the intersection of I-10 and Loop 1604 caused damage Wednesday morning to the Santikos Palladium cinema at The Rim.

by Michael Karlis July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

San Antonio News

Bexar County DA dismisses case against San Antonio cop who shot unarmed teenager multiple times

Attorneys representing former SAPD officer James Brennand argued that further delaying their client’s trial would violate his Sixth Amendment right.

by Michael Karlis July 13, 2026July 13, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio Spurs seek community input on $1.3 billion arena project

Spurs Sports & Entertainment will hold 10 community meetings this month about the publicly funded sports facility.

by Michael Karlis July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

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Space-themed virtual reality exhibit opens in downtown San Antonio

Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience allows guests to explore the cosmos with virtual reality headsets.

by Cooper Shield July 3, 2026July 3, 2026

San Antonio News

Study: San Antonio ranks as Texas’ least-educated large metro for fifth consecutive year

Our metro area remains in the bottom third for educational attainment but scored above average for quality of education.

by Jacob R. Lopez July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

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City council members open LGBTQ+-friendly tattoo shop in San Antonio’s Pride District

The political duo told the Current their shop, Zorra London, will open full time in coming weeks.

by Michael Karlis June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Texas News

San Antonio member of State Board of Education says new curriculum proposal offers dishonest view of history

The GOP-controlled Texas State Board of Education is expected to vote Friday to require Christian stories in Class readings and downplay lessons on cultural diversity.

by Julianna Plewes June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Education

San Antonio ISD’s new superintendent was accused of test cheating scandal at previous job

The Texas Education Agency seized control of El Paso ISD while Adrian Bustillos was serving as assistant superintendent there.

by Natalia Edwards June 26, 2026June 29, 2026

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones speaks during a town hall at the Central Library.

San Antonio News

Battle of Flowers: SA Botanical Garden claps back at Mayor Jones’ plan to prune its funding

‘City funding is what helps make our efforts possible,’ Botanical Garden President and CEO Katherine Trumble said in a 2-page letter disputing recent claims by the mayor.

by Michael Karlis June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Texas News

Former San Antonio Spurs owner Peter M. Holt, not his son, bought land in Hawaii, public records show

The new information comes after team officials said franchise CEO Peter J. Holt didn’t make the purchase, as was incorrectly reported by the New York Post.

by Michael Karlis June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

Texas News

Rep. Joaquin Castro calls for release of 13-year-old boy detained by ICE near San Antonio

This marks the third ICE arrest of a San Antonio youth that Castro’s office has flagged in recent weeks.

by Natalia Edwards June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

San Antonio News

Did San Antonio City Council violate Texas Open Meetings Act with water-rate discussion?

One attorney said it would be hard to prove, while another expert said an exclusive email list created by District 1 Councilwoman Sukh Kaur deserves a closer look.

by Michael Karlis June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

San Antonio News

Mayor Jones wants to defund San Antonio Botanical Garden as city’s budget deficit looms

Jones also suggested pulling financial support from the San Antonio Book Festival and certain Fiesta events to help plug the city’s fiscal hole.

by Michael Karlis June 23, 2026June 25, 2026

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San Antonio City Council votes 6-5 to postpone talks on water-rate hike until October

Some on council cited a distrust in the utility’s leadership as reason to push off the vote.

by Michael Karlis June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

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Pediatrician calls conditions inside Dilley prison camp ‘child abuse,’ accuses ICE of human rights violations

City of San Antonio says it’s inked a tentative deal with police union

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones hires third chief of staff in little more than a year

San Antonio woman behind viral ‘Where We Roll’ online song released from prison

At least 10 UTSA students displaced after tornado rips through North Side apartments

National Weather Service tells Boerne residents to immediately seek higher ground

Confirmed tornado touches down, does damage in Northwest San Antonio

Bexar County DA dismisses case against San Antonio cop who shot unarmed teenager multiple times

San Antonio Spurs seek community input on $1.3 billion arena project

Space-themed virtual reality exhibit opens in downtown San Antonio

Study: San Antonio ranks as Texas’ least-educated large metro for fifth consecutive year

City council members open LGBTQ+-friendly tattoo shop in San Antonio’s Pride District

San Antonio member of State Board of Education says new curriculum proposal offers dishonest view of history

San Antonio ISD’s new superintendent was accused of test cheating scandal at previous job

Battle of Flowers: SA Botanical Garden claps back at Mayor Jones’ plan to prune its funding

Former San Antonio Spurs owner Peter M. Holt, not his son, bought land in Hawaii, public records show

Rep. Joaquin Castro calls for release of 13-year-old boy detained by ICE near San Antonio

Did San Antonio City Council violate Texas Open Meetings Act with water-rate discussion?

Mayor Jones wants to defund San Antonio Botanical Garden as city’s budget deficit looms

San Antonio City Council votes 6-5 to postpone talks on water-rate hike until October