San Antonio ICE warehouse still moving forward, despite earlier claim

Even though a city official said the project was paused due to litigation, the White House still plans to turn a San Antonio warehouse into an operating ICE detention site by 2027.

by Stephanie Koithan May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

News

New affordable housing development opens in Southwest San Antonio

The new complex offers more than 300 units for low-income families and includes amenities such as a pool, fitness center and after-school education.

by Stephanie Koithan May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

San Antonio News

Texas Secretary of State sends scathing letter to Bexar officials, drags feet on new voting system

In a letter one county commissioner describes as a ‘go to hell,’ Secretary of State Jane Nelson said she won’t fall in line with Bexar County’s implementation timeline, and it could impact November’s election.

by Stephanie Koithan May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Flavor

Empty Stomach Group’s new Bar Bamboosh serving up natural wine and quirked up snacks

The new downtown San Antonio nosh spot is here to entice you with baby eel and other delights.

by Stephanie Koithan May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

A photo of best friends Joshua Orta and Ruben Ray Martinez at Orta’s grave in San Antonio on April 16, 2026. Orta died in a car accident in February. He was a passenger in the same car when ICE shot and killed Martinez in South Padre Island a year earlier.

San Antonio News

How the unreported killing of an American by ICE shattered two San Antonio families

Josh Orta was the sole witness of Ruben Martinez’s death to dispute the government’s account. Months later, he died in a crash after learning an ICE agent killed his friend. Their mothers blame the government for their loss.

by Lomi Kriel, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

San Antonio News

Waymo pauses San Antonio service after a car is swept away. Is more regulation needed?

At least six other driverless car companies are expanding into Texas, yet the state’s taking a hands-off approach and has barred cities from making their own rules.

by Sanford Nowlin April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

San Antonio News

Mid-century time capsule home in San Antonio was built by Tower of the Americas’ architect

The Monticello Park home designed by the firm of famed architect O’Neil Ford recently went on the market for $750,000.

by San Antonio Current Staff April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

News

A San Antonio home with heated indoor pool is for sale for less than $400,000

by San Antonio Current Staff April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

San Antonio News

Family held longest in immigrant detention has been released from Dilley

The El Gamal family’s attorneys say the mother is now seeking medical care she was denied while held for months in the prison camp near San Antonio.

by Stephanie Koithan April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

A 5-year-old girl detained in Dilley drew herself and her family trapped in a cage.

San Antonio News

Judge orders immediate release of El Gamal family after 10 months in Dilley detention facility

After nearly a year in the San Antonio-area prison camp, the family’s attorney says they’re the longest-detained immigrant family in the United States.

by Stephanie Koithan April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio isn’t an affordable place for renters, new study shows

The new report suggests Alamo City incomes aren’t keeping up with rising rents.

by Sanford Nowlin April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

San Antonio News

Experts warn of risks involved in welcoming nuclear reactor at San Antonio Air Force base

Despite being marketed as ‘advanced nuclear energy,’ the microreactor pilot program comes with waste and cost concerns, and it involves a partnership with a new company that’s yet to conduct its first reactor demonstration.

by Stephanie Koithan April 23, 2026April 24, 2026

Music

Los Lonely Boys to headline first-ever Pearl music festival

Tickets go on sale Friday for the first-of-its-kind festival, part of which will take place beneath the U.S. Highway 281 overpass.

by Stephanie Koithan April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

News

Waymo taxi swept away Monday in San Antonio floodwaters

Waters carried away the unoccupied self-driving vehicle as it tried to traverse a flooded roadway.

by Stephanie Koithan April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Texas News

One dead, nearly two dozen rescued due to San Antonio flash flooding

The rescues came as some parts of the city experienced 4-6 inches of rain on Monday.

by Michael Karlis April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Flavor

Beloved San Antonio sandwich shop the Station Cafe reopens in new location

The eatery is offering much the same menu but in a decidedly different Southtown location.

by Stephanie Koithan April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

San Antonio News

King William home for sale that once belonged to famous composer gets major price cut

The beautifully restored 1890 property was once home to Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas.

by San Antonio Current Staff April 17, 2026April 18, 2026

Flavor

‘Landlords gonna landlord’: Beloved Southtown bar Lowcountry closes

The San Antonio bar and music venue is being forced out but trying not to take it ‘too personally,’ according to its ownership.

by Stephanie Koithan April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

San Antonio News

Analysis: Erika Kirk’s leadership conference in San Antonio is a bastardization of feminism

Much like the CEO of Turning Point USA herself, the upcoming Women’s Leadership Summit in San Antonio both benefits from feminism and exploits it while shunning its core principles.

by Stephanie Koithan April 14, 2026April 14, 2026