San Antonio congressional candidate Maureen Galindo faces antisemitism accusations

The Democrat running to represent the 35th District claims a cabal of Jewish Zionists controls the world and that her primary rival is involved in human trafficking on their behalf.

by Michael Karlis May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Two men from Venezuela and Mexico are detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials after their court hearings on June 10, 2025, in Houston. Two men from Venezuela and Mexico are detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials after their court hearings on June 10, 2025, in Houston

San Antonio News

For Texas GOP, immigration politics show signs of fading potency

Texas voters have listed immigration and border security among their top issues for years, but recent polling found they are less of a priority than at any point in recent history.

by Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

San Antonio News

Broke Bexar County scrapes together another $10 million for billionaire Graham Weston’s ballpark

In exchange for the loan, the ownership group of the San Antonio Missions baseball team pledged to build a public park at an unknown location by an unspecified date.

by Michael Karlis May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Texas News

Joaquin Castro says he’s working for quick release of Alamo Heights family detained by ICE

The San Antonio congressman said a habeas corpus petition has been filed on the family’s behalf, and a judge is expected to hear it next week.

by Michael Karlis May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a San Antonio event touting school vouchers.

Texas News

Hispanics underrepresented in Texas school voucher program, data shows

More than half of voucher recipients so far are either already in private school or home schooled, data released Monday by the Texas Comptroller’s Office shows.

by Michael Karlis May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Texas News

San Antonio protesters seek release of Alamo Heights family taken by ICE at school bus stop

Alamo Heights ISD parents have launched a GoFundMe to help cover the family’s legal fees.

by Michael Karlis May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Texas News

Joaquin Castro, other lawmakers want answers about pregnant migrant teens held in Texas

The Democratic congressman from San Antonio says holding the young women in Texas violates their right to reproductive healthcare access.

by Michael Karlis May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Texas News

Ken Paxton’s U.S. Senate campaign assures feds it’s returned illegal donations flagged in letter

The Federal Election Commission last month asked Paxton’s campaign to explain nearly $100,000 in donations that appeared to violate federal campaign law.

by Sanford Nowlin April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

State Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, greets attendees at his election watch party just after midnight on March 4, 2026.

Texas News

Talarico leads both Cornyn, Paxton in new poll of Texas’ U.S. Senate race

The Austin Democrat, who won his party’s nomination in March, led Cornyn and Paxton by margins of 3 and 5 percentage points, respectively. Both results were within the survey’s margin of error.

by Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

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U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico makes surprise appearance at San Antonio’s NIOSA

In comments to the Current, Talarico discussed his favorite Fiesta event, his breakfast taco order and the importance of the youth vote.

by Michael Karlis April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Texas News

Texas Latinos show strong Democratic lean ahead of 2026 midterms, new poll shows

Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa leads Republican Gov. Greg Abbott by 19 points among Latino voters.

By Mia Perez April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising platform.

Texas News

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Democratic donor platform ActBlue

Paxton alleges ActBlue allows improper donations from people outside the United States and those who have already hit the mandated donor limit.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz speaks during a conservative conference.

Texas News

Ted Cruz says he told Trump 3 separate times he doesn’t want Supreme Court appointment

Instead, Texas’ junior Republican senator said he’s needed in the ‘arena of the political battle.’

by Michael Karlis April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Texas News

John Cornyn makes last-ditch try to win Daddy Don’s endorsement with anti-immigrant bill

The Senator from Texas’ ‘Sanctuary City Elimination Act’ would mandate all local, state and federal law enforcement to coordinate with ICE.

by Michael Karlis April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Texas News

As Republican panic builds over James Talarico, operatives set up Stop Talarico PAC

The PAC was created the same day the Texas Democrat’s U.S. Senate campaign broke a fundraising record by hauling in $27 million over the first quarter.

by Sanford Nowlin April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

News

Trump ‘very much interested’ in appointing Ted Cruz to U.S. Supreme Court

Trump is reportedly eyeing the far-right Senator from Texas as a replacement for Justice Samuel Alito, should the 76-year-old retire before the midterms.

by Michael Karlis April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales is stepping down from Congress.

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San Antonio Rep. Tony Gonzales announces ‘retirement’ as expulsion vote appears likely

Gonzales admitted to having an affair with a former staffer who later committed suicide.

by Sanford Nowlin April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales refused to answer the daily's questions about his alleged affair.

Texas News

San Antonio Rep. Tony Gonzales could be expelled from Congress as early as this week

A two-thirds majority is required to expel the congressman, who had an affair with a staffer who later committed suicide.

by Michael Karlis April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Food Bank volunteers distribute food to clients.

Texas News

Report: More than 2,500 Texans could die as result of new SNAP requirements

Some 300,000 Bexar County residents rely on the federal food program, which Republicans drastically scaled back in Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill.

by Michael Karlis April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, left, and Attorney General Ken Paxton, right, have advanced to a Republican primary runoff election for U.S. Senate after neither secured more than 50% of the vote in the March 3rd primary.

Texas News

Five weeks after teasing endorsement, Trump still on sidelines of Cornyn-Paxton Senate runoff

The president could still weigh in over the next seven weeks. But his inaction before last month’s dropout deadline has only hardened the rivalry.

by Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

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San Antonio congressional candidate Maureen Galindo faces antisemitism accusations

For Texas GOP, immigration politics show signs of fading potency

Broke Bexar County scrapes together another $10 million for billionaire Graham Weston’s ballpark

Joaquin Castro says he’s working for quick release of Alamo Heights family detained by ICE

Hispanics underrepresented in Texas school voucher program, data shows

San Antonio protesters seek release of Alamo Heights family taken by ICE at school bus stop

Joaquin Castro, other lawmakers want answers about pregnant migrant teens held in Texas

Ken Paxton’s U.S. Senate campaign assures feds it’s returned illegal donations flagged in letter

Talarico leads both Cornyn, Paxton in new poll of Texas’ U.S. Senate race

U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico makes surprise appearance at San Antonio’s NIOSA

Texas Latinos show strong Democratic lean ahead of 2026 midterms, new poll shows

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Democratic donor platform ActBlue

Ted Cruz says he told Trump 3 separate times he doesn’t want Supreme Court appointment

John Cornyn makes last-ditch try to win Daddy Don’s endorsement with anti-immigrant bill

As Republican panic builds over James Talarico, operatives set up Stop Talarico PAC

Trump ‘very much interested’ in appointing Ted Cruz to U.S. Supreme Court

San Antonio Rep. Tony Gonzales announces ‘retirement’ as expulsion vote appears likely

San Antonio Rep. Tony Gonzales could be expelled from Congress as early as this week

Report: More than 2,500 Texans could die as result of new SNAP requirements

Five weeks after teasing endorsement, Trump still on sidelines of Cornyn-Paxton Senate runoff