Members of the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance and the Scenic Loop-Helotes Creek Alliance pose for a photo after Thursday's victory over Lennar Corp.

Guajolote Ranch development in limbo after San Antonio City Council vote

Council on Thursday denied developer Lennar Corp.’s application to create a funding source for its controversial wastewater plant.

by Michael Karlis February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio council to discuss possible East Side ICE site during Thursday executive session

‘We are working actively with the city attorney to review options,’ Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said.

by Michael Karlis February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

San Antonio News

Opponents of San Antonio ICE site plan to pack City Council’s Wednesday comment session

ICE reportedly closed a deal this week to take over a 640,000-square-foot warehouse for use as an immigrant ‘processing center.’

by Michael Karlis February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Texas News

5-year-old Liam Ramos back home in Minneapolis after judge orders his release

Ramos’ departure from the detention center in Dilley comes as the site experiences a measles outbreak.

by Michael Karlis February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Texas News

Federal judge orders release of 5-year-old Liam Ramos

U.S. District Judge Fred Biery, who in his ruling accused the feds of incompetence, ordered that Ramos and his father be release by Tuesday.

by Michael Karlis January 31, 2026January 31, 2026

San Antonio News

Councilwoman wants to bring more ‘missing middle’ housing to San Antonio

Sukh Kaur’s new proposal proposes giving incentives to developers that build duplexes, fourplexes and cottage courts.

by Michael Karlis January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

San Antonio News

Students at 13 San Antonio schools walk out Friday in support of national general strike

Several local business and one city council office also closed for the strike protesting Trump’s draconian anti-immigrant crackdown.

by Michael Karlis January 30, 2026February 4, 2026

The South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley has been at the center of national outrage.

Texas News

Former Dilley detention center employee describes dehumanizing culture inside

‘The residents were viewed as less than human — vermin, pests,’ said a former maintenance worker who joined the protest outside the site south of San Antonio.

by Michael Karlis January 29, 2026January 30, 2026

San Antonio News

Bexar County Sheriff calls Trump ‘pseudo-dictator’ during impassioned speech

‘I’m watching folks that “kind of” wear a uniform murdering people on live TV. And then I’m watching them defend that and tell you what you saw was not murder,’ Salazar said.

by Michael Karlis January 29, 2026January 30, 2026

News

Texas activists heading to Dilley detention center to protest Trump immigration crackdown

The group is going to the South Texas Residential Center south of San Antonio to demand the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos.

by Michael Karlis January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

San Antonio News

Meza Gonzalez latest on San Antonio Council to get slap on the wrist for drunk driving charge

Despite having a reported BAC nearly twice the legal limit, District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez received a plea deal.

by Michael Karlis January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

San Antonio News

Opponents of Guajolote Ranch development sue Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

The lawsuit could put a hold on the controversial 2,900-home development for the foreseeable future, advocates said.

by Michael Karlis January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro speaks during an event.

Texas News

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro to hold community rally in San Antonio voicing concerns over ICE

The rally will follow the Democratic congressman’s visit to the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos is being held.

by Michael Karlis January 26, 2026January 27, 2026

San Antonio News

Progressive group calls for San Antonio general strike after latest fatal ICE shooting

The demand for an Alamo City strike comes as Minneapolis residents staged the largest economic blackout in 80 years.

by Michael Karlis January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio students walk out in solidarity with Minneapolis as anger grows over ICE crackdown

Northside ISD officials said students will ‘remain subject to standard attendence policies.’

by Michael Karlis January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

San Antonio News

During debate, Bexar County Judge Sakai rips Nirenberg over Ready to Work record

Sakai’s assault on the former mayor’s signature job-training program came during Friday’s Bexar County Judge candidate debate.

by Michael Karlis January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

Masked ICE agents lead a crying man in handcuffs out of San Antonio immigration courtroom after he showed up for his hearing.

San Antonio News

Senator rips ICE for arresting asylum seekers as they show up to San Antonio court hearings

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Connecticut, said he saw agents round up people trying to seek legal status ‘the right way’ as they attended required immigration hearings.

by Michael Karlis January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio moves ahead with rainbow sidewalk project

Work on the $170,000 Pride tribute began over the weekend, despite no council vote or public input.

by Michael Karlis January 21, 2026January 28, 2026

Immigration

Anti-Trump protest slated for San Antonio City Hall this week

The protest, organized by an array of progressive groups, is part of a “national day of action” marking the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second inauguration.

by Michael Karlis January 19, 2026January 19, 2026

San Antonio News

Bexar County DA candidate defends his plans to prosecute ICE after criticism from legal community

Criminal defense attorney Shannon Locke has come under fire for saying he would prosecute ICE if elected District Attorney.

by Michael Karlis January 19, 2026January 19, 2026

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Guajolote Ranch development in limbo after San Antonio City Council vote

San Antonio council to discuss possible East Side ICE site during Thursday executive session

Opponents of San Antonio ICE site plan to pack City Council’s Wednesday comment session

5-year-old Liam Ramos back home in Minneapolis after judge orders his release

Federal judge orders release of 5-year-old Liam Ramos

Councilwoman wants to bring more ‘missing middle’ housing to San Antonio

Students at 13 San Antonio schools walk out Friday in support of national general strike

Former Dilley detention center employee describes dehumanizing culture inside

Bexar County Sheriff calls Trump ‘pseudo-dictator’ during impassioned speech

Texas activists heading to Dilley detention center to protest Trump immigration crackdown

Meza Gonzalez latest on San Antonio Council to get slap on the wrist for drunk driving charge

Opponents of Guajolote Ranch development sue Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro to hold community rally in San Antonio voicing concerns over ICE

Progressive group calls for San Antonio general strike after latest fatal ICE shooting

San Antonio students walk out in solidarity with Minneapolis as anger grows over ICE crackdown

During debate, Bexar County Judge Sakai rips Nirenberg over Ready to Work record

Senator rips ICE for arresting asylum seekers as they show up to San Antonio court hearings

San Antonio moves ahead with rainbow sidewalk project

Anti-Trump protest slated for San Antonio City Hall this week

Bexar County DA candidate defends his plans to prosecute ICE after criticism from legal community