Hey San Antonio on Thursday, July 9th, 2026 — the news from that day:
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McNay Art Museum New Sculpture
Edra Soto’s ‘Screenhouse’ Finds New Permanent Home at McNay Art Museum The 10-foot-high gazebo to be installed this summer is the first outdoor sculpture on the McNay grounds by a Latina artist. McNay Art Museum will introduce a distinct piece of contemporary Puerto Rican design to San Antonio with …
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Student Registration Opens July 13
New & Returning Student Registration Opens July 13 Registration for new and returning students in Alamo Heights ISD for the 2026-27 school year opens Monday, July 13. This year, student registration will take place through Skyward, AHISD’s new student information system. In order to complete …
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Athletes Recognized with All-State Honors
Each year the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) recognizes senior high school athletes with Academic All-State honors. Athletes are nominated by coaches for strong moral character, good standing with their team, and THSCA also considers the athletes’ GPA, class rank, and SAT and/or ACT …
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Mules Up for the Class 2026!
With pomp and circumstance, Alamo Heights High School celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 on May 22 at Freeman Coliseum. This year’s class of 400 graduates was honored for their outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements. The Class of 2026 earned almost $7 million in college …
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Teacher Maricela Arce
Powering the Profile – Woodridge Maricela Arce, 1st grade Spanish Immersion teacher at Woodridge, was recognized at the May Board Meeting for Powering the Profile and embodying the AHISD Profile of a Learner. She helps students “think critically and creatively.” Alamo Heights Learners: Develop a …
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As Texas governor's race tightens, supporters rally behind Hinojosa in San Antonio
Supporters gathered at the Paper Tiger as Texas state Rep. Gina Hinojosa campaigned on a proposal to send $1,500 to every Texas household and called for increased investment in public schools.
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Promising Practices
Seven campus initiatives have been recognized as 2026 Promising Practices by the organization Character.org. Alamo Heights High School, Alamo Heights Junior School, and Cambridge Elementary were honored for practices that demonstrated significant impact and strongly align with principles that help …
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179. Haven for Hope CEO Discusses San Antonio's Response to Risi…
This week on bigcitysmalltown, the focus shifts to homelessness in San Antonio—an issue that remains top-of-mind for both policymakers and residents, despite substa…
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Culture is San Antonio’s selling point, USAA, Whataburger, Silver Ventures and Spurs CEOs agree
Artificial intelligence was one of the day’s dominant topics, with executives agreeing the technology will reshape nearly every industry.
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James Talarico raises over $30 million in second quarter, campaign says, more than triple Ken Paxton’s sum
State Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, speaks at the Texas Democratic Convention in Corpus Christi on June 26, 2026. State
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Bar Rescue host eyes San Antonio for Taffer's Tavern outpost
San Antonio fans of Paramount Network's Bar Rescue will soon be able to enjoy Jon Taffer's personal bar experience. And no, it won’t be him blowing a fuse over a dirty draft line. The reality host says he will soon bring his signature franchise, Taffer's Tavern, to Alamo City.Taffer has spent the …
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Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Hinojosa visits San Antonio to tout economic plan
Gina Hinojosa spreads masa inside a corn husk during a visit to a San Antonio small business. State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee in the
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Project Marvel support holds steady as Spurs rebrand project ahead of listening tour
A new UTSA poll shows support for Project Marvel has remained steady as the Spurs prepare a citywide public listening tour.
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San Antonio DJ Sue Problema’s New York tour landed her there in the middle of the Spurs-Knicks Finals
San Antonio DJ Sue Problema didn't mean to time her first New York tour to coincide with the NBA Finals, but it worked out that way — and much to her
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San Antonio mayor’s commission on voting issues recommendations
A commission created by San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones released a report on Wednesday highlighting ways to increase voter turnout in the city and county.
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Texas Biomed to help Pentagon develop defenses against emerging biothreats
Texas Biomedical Research Institute is partnering with the U.S. Department of Defense to protect soldiers and citizens from biothreats, including natural infectious diseases and the emerging threat of lab-engineered bioweapons.
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Culture is San Antonio’s selling point. USAA, Whataburger, Silver Ventures and Spurs CEOs agree
At "A View from the C-Suite," executives from USAA, Whataburger, Spurs Sports & Entertainment and Silver Ventures said the city's future depends on embracing innovation while preserving the culture and collaboration that set San Antonio apart.
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San Antonio Metro Health honors Black Maternal Mental Health Week with free event on Friday
While about 20% of mothers nationwide report experiencing depression after giving birth, that number is twice as high among Black mothers. Black Maternal
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Texas’ ACA enrollment shrinks by 4% after tax credit expiration, new federal data shows
Compared to February 2025, the number of Affordable Care Act enrollees in Texas dropped 4% in February 2026. The number of Texans who paid for the first
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Jacob Tobey reportedly exits as San Antonio Spurs announcer after affair allegation
This image of Tobey and his girlfriend has since been removed from Spurs announcer's Instagram account. Spurs play-by-play announcer Jacob Tobey has left
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UT San Antonio survey shows ‘mixed reviews’ on mayor’s first year in office
A survey of more than 1,000 San Antonio and Bexar County residents by UT San Antonio shows Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is still building her reputation among voters.
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McIntyre's sports bar opens first New Braunfels location
A Texas sports bar chain is moving up I-35 from San Antonio, but don’t grumble about Austin just yet. Instead of opening in the Capital City, McIntyre’s has chosen New Braunfels for a riverside location at 478 Porter St.
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Texas sales taxes from May up 4% from last year
Sales tax collections are a good economic indicator of how consumers are spending.
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CineFestival San Antonio returns for 47th installment
This year's festival opens with a screening of Mexicanamerican (2026), the debut film by industry newcomer Eddie Sánchez. CineFestival San Antonio, the
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The Weekender: New Pearl attraction, a gallery opening at Sala Diaz and CineFestival San Antonio
Here are three fun events to explore in San Antonio this weekend.
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Fife & Farro pizza-making, Mariachi Nights head busy July calendar at Pullman Market
Pizza-making classes taught by Fife & Farro executive chef Josh Davis and Mariachi Nights at the Mezcalaria headline a busy month at Pullman Market.
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What to know about Houston ICE shooting and other migrant deaths in Texas
A man is comforted by a passerby after becoming emotional at a memorial for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo at North Wayside Drive and Canal Street in Houston on
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Toyota brings Tacoma production back to San Antonio, accepts $303M incentive package for expansion
Toyota will add 2,000 jobs and a new factory after state and local officials put together an incentive package valued at $303 million.
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San Antonio mayor’s task force issues recommendations to improve voter turnout
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones speaks during a recent town hall. Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones unveiled a set of nine recommendations Wednesday designed to
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What's brewing in San Antonio: Alamo Beer finally reopens
San Antonio’s craft beer industry might be struggling, but brewers have never been the quitting kind. While an East Side pioneer prepares to make its comeback, a much-loved neighborhood ice house might have a new lease on life. Want more hoppy headlines? Pop open a cold one and pour over July’s …
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Top 7 things to do in San Antonio July 9-12 2026 weekend
At the height of blockbuster season, San Antonio’s weekend is taking a cinematic turn. Dive into Latine film at CineFestival, catch Wayne’s World at the Tobin Center, or listen to John Cusack spill High Fidelity tea. Check out the top seven things to do in San Antonio this weekend. For a complete …
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Los defensores afirman que la política de peinados de Judson podría ser discriminatoria para estudiantes afroamericanos
Grupos defensores de los derechos civiles afirman que un cambio en el código de vestimenta del distrito escolar independiente de Judson, que exige que el cabello esté "pulcro y limpio", podría exponer a estudiantes afroamericanos a medidas disciplinarias discriminatorias.