UT-San Antonio baseball coach apologizes after verbally accosting, shoving rival coach

The incident occurred after UTSA’s 19-4 trouncing of Texas State on Tuesday.

by Michael Karlis May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

UT-San Antonio baseball coach Pat Hallmark issued an apology Wednesday for verbally accosting and physically shoving Texas State University coach Steven Trout after the Roadrunners’ 19-4 trouncing of the Bobcats the day before. In videos circulating online, Hallmark is seen shoving Trout after the teams shook hands following the game. Another clip shared online shows […]

Sajida Jalalzai alleges Trinity University denied her tenure based on discrimination.

San Antonio News

Islamic studies professor at San Antonio’s Trinity University denied tenure, to file lawsuit

Sajida Jalalzai alleges race discrimination and retaliation in tenure decision.

by Diya Contractor, The TrinitonianApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Students walk through the Mall at Texas State University in San Marcos on Sept. 4, 2025.

San Antonio News

Texas State University professor sues to block firing after Israeli-Palestinian comments

Philosophy professor Idris Robinson argued that his comments, made in an off-campus setting, were protected speech.

by Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Lately, Texas has been at the forefront of resurrecting Joe McCarthy's witch hunt politics.

Texas News

Joe McCarthy’s Ghost: How Texas officials’ bullying tactics chill free speech and cost taxpayers

Big Brother has come to Texas, and the outcome isn’t going to be good for anyone.

by Kevin Sanchez November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

Professor Thomas Alter, who was fired by Texas State University for remarks he made at a virtual conference put on by a socialist group, speaks on Sept. 25, 2025, at a downtown San Marcos rally calling for his reinstatement.

Texas News

Texas State University professor fired again after court revoked initial firing over ‘inciting violence’

A Texas State spokesperson said Monday evening that the professor’s employment had been ‘terminated, effective immediately’ after a university review.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

State Rep. Brian Harrison, R-Midlothian, in his office at the state Capitol in Austin on Sept. 29, 2025.

Texas News

Harrison vs. higher ed: How one Texas lawmaker is weaponizing social media to eradicate LGBTQ+ curriculum

State Rep. Brian Harrison has been on a crusade against Texas universities, scouring course catalogs and websites for examples of ‘gender ideology’ or LGBTQ+ curriculum, and riling up his X followers about ‘liberal indoctrination’ on campuses.

By Kate McGee and Kayla Guo, The Texas TribuneOctober 14, 2025October 14, 2025

Texas News

Texas State University professor reinstated by court after being fired for ‘inciting violence’

Thomas Alter, who was fired for comments he made during an online socialist conference, won’t be allowed to teach but will be reinstated with pay, the university said.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune September 27, 2025September 27, 2025

Texas State University's Alkek Teaching Theater is seen on the first day of the fall semester in San Marcos on Aug. 24, 2020.

News

Texas State fires professor accused of trying to incite political violence in video

Thomas Alter is the second professor in the state to be terminated for allegedly violating university policy after a video was posted on social media.

by Ayden Runnels September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

A sign shows the cross streets of Rainey and River in Austin.

Texas News

Austin’s ‘Rainey Street Ripper’ nothing more than urban myth, according to Texas State research paper

Rumors of a serial killer in Austin first surfaced in 2023 on social media.

by Michael Karlis September 2, 2025September 2, 2025

News

Texas State roasted on social media after bragging about football team’s mediocre GPA

‘Weird flex, but C’s get degrees, I guess,’ one social media user commented.

by Michael Karlis January 10, 2025February 18, 2025

Music

Joe Jama, a key figure in San Antonio’s West Side soul sound, has died

Jama, who died at 74, joined the Royal Jesters and helped guide the band in a funkier, jazzier direction.

by Sanford Nowlin January 15, 2024August 5, 2025

News

Authorities light on details in arrest of San Marcos apartment fire suspect

The suspect is a former Texas State undergrad who lived at the Iconic Village Apartment complex at the time of the fire.

by Michael Karlis July 6, 2023June 25, 2024

News

High-profile Texas Democrat O’Rourke entering academia after three failed political campaigns

He’ll teach a class at the University of Chicago on the present state and future of U.S. democracy.

by Michael Karlis January 13, 2023June 16, 2024

News

Report details law enforcement errors at Uvalde shooting, including officer failing to fire at gunman

The report says delays in taking down the gunman could have meant the difference between life and death for some of the wounded.

by Sanford Nowlin July 7, 2022May 20, 2025

News

Jobless Texans say Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to end federal unemployment benefits will worsen their already dire situations

by Megan Menchaca, The Texas Tribune May 21, 2021August 17, 2023

Music

Dig This! Unearthing the forgotten magic of San Antonio’s ’60s garage rock scene

by Bill Baird March 9, 2021August 5, 2025

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UT-San Antonio baseball coach apologizes after verbally accosting, shoving rival coach

Islamic studies professor at San Antonio’s Trinity University denied tenure, to file lawsuit

Texas State University professor sues to block firing after Israeli-Palestinian comments

Texas State University professor fired again after court revoked initial firing over ‘inciting violence’

Harrison vs. higher ed: How one Texas lawmaker is weaponizing social media to eradicate LGBTQ+ curriculum

Texas State University professor reinstated by court after being fired for ‘inciting violence’

Texas State fires professor accused of trying to incite political violence in video

Austin’s ‘Rainey Street Ripper’ nothing more than urban myth, according to Texas State research paper

Texas State roasted on social media after bragging about football team’s mediocre GPA

Joe Jama, a key figure in San Antonio’s West Side soul sound, has died

Authorities light on details in arrest of San Marcos apartment fire suspect

High-profile Texas Democrat O’Rourke entering academia after three failed political campaigns

Report details law enforcement errors at Uvalde shooting, including officer failing to fire at gunman

Austin will pay $8 million settlement to San Antonio man critically injured by police at 2020 protest

Texas elected officials and activists kick off weed decriminalization drive in San Marcos

911 transcripts filed in updated ‘Trump Train’ lawsuit reveal San Marcos police refused to send escort to Biden bus

Exploring San Antonio’s country music history, from Red River Dave to the Lonesome Rose

Jobless Texans say Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to end federal unemployment benefits will worsen their already dire situations

Dig This! Unearthing the forgotten magic of San Antonio’s ’60s garage rock scene