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Best of San Antonio 2026 nominations round now open
Nominations will remain open through Friday, May 1, in 150-plus categories, encompassing food, nightlife, people and more.
San Antonio mayor asks congressional delegation to block funds for proposed ICE center
Sticking an ICE detention site on the city’s economically depressed East Side would further hurt the area’s chances of bringing in new jobs, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said in a letter.
Local environmental groups in Texas are still reeling from Trump’s DOGE cuts
Since last year, the EPA has cut millions of dollars in grants previously awarded for environmental initiatives in Texas during the Biden administration.
Texas families pay among largest share of their incomes to cover health premiums, deductibles
Texas families spend an average of 10.9% of household income on premiums and deductibles. That number would likely drop if the state took the Medicaid expansion.
Texas labor unions are increasingly divided on which candidate to endorse for governor
Gov. Greg Abbott was endorsed by Texas Teamsters, a labor union that has historically supported Democrats. Other large unions still back his Democratic opponent.
San Antonio’s NEISD and New Braunfels ISD both veto designated prayer time in schools
Texas public schools have until March 1 to adopt a state resolution that critics say violates First Amendment protections.
Sakai and Nirenberg stake out differences in Tuesday’s bruising Bexar County Judge debate
At one point, the debate elicited giggles from the audience, although it’s unclear which candidate they were laughing at — perhaps both.
Does Texas’ ‘Stand Your Ground’ law apply when masked, unidentified ICE agents enter a home?
The only time you can legally use force to resist law enforcement personnel in Texas is to fight back against excessive force, said an attorney who specializes in 2nd Amendment cases.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Opeth, Pasatono Orquesta, Tish Hinojosa
Southern music stalwarts Tab Benoit and Paul Thorn also will perform together this Saturday.
Seinfeld’s Michael Richards passes through darkness for tour stop in San Antonio
The actor and comedian who played the character Kramer is bringing his Entrances and Exits tour to the Empire Theatre this Friday.
How Trump’s ICE is locking up longtime Texans with paths to legal status
The case of one Houston man, nearly deported to India after a quarter-century here, shows what happens when prosecutorial discretion is abandoned.
Irish citizen pleads for release after being held in Texas ICE ‘concentration camp’
‘I’m not in fear of the other inmates,’ said Seamus Culleton, ho owns a business in Boston. ‘I’m afraid of the staff. They’re capable of anything.’
Developers plan $1.2 million Mexican restaurant near San Antonio’s Stinson Field
The 5,000-square-foot Hacienda Grill concept is slated to open as early as December, state filings show.
Redistricting delays Texas sending out voter registration cards as early voting approaches
Officials at the Texas Secretary of State’s office point to Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting as the reason for the two-month delay.
Texas court district leads U.S. in immigrants challenging legality of federal detention
The administration’s push for mass deportations has resulted in more than 18,000 habeas petitions, a historic high. Texas and California account for about 40% of cases this year.
Blues icon Buddy Guy to perform this summer at San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre
Tickets for the Aug. 27 show, which comes shortly before the guitarist’s 90th birthday, go on tour this Friday.
Texas AG candidate says if he wins, he’d try to revoke Democratic leader Gene Wu’s citizenship
Aaron Reitz, who is running for Texas attorney general, issued the threat after an interview of Wu was shared online of him discussing non-white voting strength.
Here’s where to book a memorable Valentine’s — or Galentine’s — dinner in San Antonio
The options range from romantic River Walk dinners and extravagant prix-fixe experiences to themed rooftop parties.
UT-San Antonio grad is first Super Bowl winner in school’s history
Riq Woolen was drafted into the Seahawks in 2022.
San Antonio councilwomen move to censure Mayor Jones after reported blowup at colleague
The memo alleges Jones engaged in ‘repeated instances of unprofessional conduct’ during her time as mayor.
New poll finds Jasmine Crockett, Ken Paxton leading in their primary bids for U.S. Senate
The survey findings released Monday come just eight days before the start of early voting.
Analysis: Frontrunners emerge in Bexar County DA primary — sort of
The likely runoff could feature an attorney known for his outsized Internet personality and a former judge with little prosecutorial experience, experts told the Current.
South Texas advocates urge Congress to restore protections for public lands in border wall’s path
After years of bipartisan carveouts from Congress, plans for the border wall now cut through wildlife refuges and cultural sites in the Rio Grande Valley.
Ex-employees of Delia’s tamales settle lawsuits over wages, alleged exploitation
One suit accused the company, which has a popular San Antonio location, of shorting workers on overtime, while the other alleged it exploited undocumented staffers.
No, that wasn’t Liam Conejo Ramos in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
But that didn’t stop the internet rumor mill from kicking into overdrive.
San Antonio City Council to discuss pushback on East Side ICE detention site this Thursday
Four council members want the city to look into whether it can legally cut off future contracts to companies that do work for the ICE facility.
Children of Dilley
ProPublica went inside the immigrant detention center for families in Dilley. Children there told us about the anguish of being ripped from their lives in the U.S. and the fear of what comes next.
Jeffrey Kahane steps down as San Antonio Philharmonic’s music director
The respected conductor, pianist and educator’s departure comes as the orchestra has lost its permanent performance space and canceled concerts.
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