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UT-San Antonio grad is first Super Bowl winner in school’s history

Riq Woolen was drafted into the Seahawks in 2022.

by Stephanie Koithan February 9, 2026February 10, 2026

UT-San Antonio alum and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen on Sunday brought home the first Super Bowl victory in the school’s history. The Seahawks dominated the field in Sunday’s contest, the most widely watched Super Bowl in history according to CBS News. The New England Patriots put up little offensive resistance, handing the Seahawks a […]

‘Fronterizx’ brings together San Antonio, Phoenix artists for exhibition rooted in border experiences

Jenelle Esparza and the creative duo Fronterizx are recipients of the 2024 US Latinx Fellowship.

by Anjali Gupta January 27, 2026January 28, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio man arrested over online threat about UTSA Charlie Kirk vigil

Xaelyn Dunbar, 19, is charged with terroristic threat and is being held on a $40,000 bond.

by Michael Karlis September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

News

UT San Antonio lands $186 million in state funds for maintenance of its campuses

The school will have the next three years to spend the money to upgrade its classrooms, labs and infrastructure.

by Sanford Nowlin August 28, 2025September 1, 2025

News

How Trump is changing higher education: The view from UT-San Antonio

Around the country, university students report changes to campus clubs and activities, diminished research opportunities, and fears for international students’ safety.

by Alexandra Villarreal, The Texas Observer June 18, 2025June 22, 2025

News

Trump White House taps inexperienced 22-year-old UTSA grad to top role fighting violent extremism

Thomas Fugate’s previous work experience includes working at H-E-B and owning his own landscaping business, ProPublica reports.

by Sanford Nowlin June 5, 2025July 27, 2025

News

San Antonio ICE arrests more migrants Friday, this time at UTSA

This week’s ramp-up of immigration sweeps comes as the Trump administration lays out new quota of 3,000 arrests per day.

by Stephanie Koithan May 31, 2025July 28, 2025

News

San Antonio Conservation society ends battle to save Institute of Texan Cultures after court loss

‘Even if we were to succeed in our appeal, there is little left to save,’ the Conservation Society’s director said.

by Sanford Nowlin May 16, 2025June 27, 2025

News

Feds have restored visas for all 7 University of Texas at San Antonio students caught in Trump crackdown

The reversal comes after a flurry of lawsuits against the administration.

by Sanford Nowlin April 29, 2025June 18, 2025

New Chick-fil-A being built in San Antonio near UTSA

This will be the chain’s 37th Alamo City location.

by Stephanie Koithan April 17, 2025July 13, 2025

News

San Antonio Conservation Society to seek restraining order against UTSA to save Texas Pavilion

UTSA said it’s removing panels so it can do environmental remediation work. Conservation Society officials say that’s bullshit.

by Michael Karlis April 9, 2025May 16, 2025

Arts

New photography exhibit by UTSA students highlights ‘compassion’ in architecture

The show’s opening is scheduled for Wednesday in the downtown San Antonio offices of Lake|Flato Architects.

by Sanford Nowlin December 3, 2024June 13, 2025

Arts

UTSA will offer free stargazing via its observatory telescopes on first Fridays

The San Antonio star parties will continue through Dec. 6.

by Neil Fauerso October 31, 2024May 3, 2025

News

Support grows for uncapping San Antonio city manager’s salary, according to poll

In 2023, the city manager made about $363,000

by Adam Doe October 28, 2024October 31, 2024

San Antonio food truck Ricky’s Tacos closes indefinitely

The business has served up Mexican-style street tacos near UTSA for almost two decades.

by Stephanie Koithan October 28, 2024July 25, 2025

Arts

San Antonio sports fans mad that Spurs players wore UT gear to UTSA-Longhorns game

A majority of Spurs players wore Longhorns gear to the game, which UTSA lost 7-56.

by Michael Karlis September 17, 2024December 9, 2024

News

San Antonio Rep. Joaquin Castro introduces bill recognizing Hispanic Serving Institutions

SA is home to 12 Hispanic Serving Institutions, or those where a quarter of full-time students identify as Hispanic or Latino.

by Michael Karlis September 15, 2024November 6, 2024

Chicken Salad Chick expanding in San Antonio with new UTSA location

The restaurant is celebrating its grand opening by giving free chicken salad for a year to its first 100 guests.

by Stephanie Koithan August 23, 2024July 2, 2025

Arts

Three University of Texas at San Antonio athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics

A UTSA trainer also will be on the medical staff for the U.S. Paralympic Team.

by Adam Doe July 31, 2024January 28, 2025

News

UTSA Coach Jeff Traylor’s son shielded fellow reporter from gunfire at Trump rally

Jake Traylor, an NBC correspondent, leapt into action to protect a fellow reporter, according to an account she shared online.

by Stephanie Koithan July 15, 2024October 9, 2024