Hey San Antonio Archive

Hey San Antonio on Monday, July 13th, 2026 — the news from that day:

  1. The Spurs want input on a downtown arena district. San Antonians are eager to weigh in.

    San Antonio residents shared ideas and desires for a sports and entertainment district at the first of 10 planned listening sessions.

  2. Project Marvel's public art gets its own forum

    The meeting is separate from the Spurs' public listening sessions and focuses specifically on how public art should shape the proposed downtown district.

  3. Jimmy's Buffet has Buffett on the menu in New Braunfels

    A Jimmy Buffett tribute band performs Saturday at the Brauntex Theatre, bringing steel drums, beach balls, inflatable sharks and a tropical party to New Braunfels.

  4. Bexar County DA dismisses case against San Antonio cop who shot unarmed teenager multiple times

    Footage from former SAPD officer James Brennand's body cam showed the moment the officer opened fire on unarmed teenager Erik Cantu. The Bexar County

  5. La Noche de Tigre music/comedy series debuts in San Antonio

    A new music and comedy series is roaring onto San Antonio’s St. Mary’s Strip. La Noche de Tigre, presented by the Krishna Company, will launch August 20 with a debut show at Paper Tiger, 2410 N St Mary's St.The kickoff event features both acclaimed Texas acts and buzzy national up-and-comers. Some …

  6. San Antonio state senator demands answers about Texas DPS’s role in Houston ICE slaying

    Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez speaks at a campaign event. State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, sent a letter late last week to the Texas Department

  7. Democratic challenger Hinojosa blames Gov. Greg Abbott for Texas’ decline in Top States for Business list

    Democrat Gina Hinojosa, who is running for governor of Texas, speaks during a recent press conference in San Antonio. Democratic gubernatorial candidate

  8. Texas country artist Charley Crockett deletes Instagram posts after backlash over canceling ‘Satanic’ opener

    Texas country artist Charley Crockett has deleted all but two Instagram posts after getting backlash for canceling Twin Temple, a Satanic country band.

  9. Organizer from the conservative Americans for Prosperity joins Bexar County’s appraisal board

    Jonathan “Jon” Melendez, a grassroots engagement director at Americans for Prosperity, was among 15 candidates who applied for a temporary appointment after BCAD board member Robert “Bob” Bruce died in March.

  10. One person killed in flooding at JBSA-Lackland, more rain expected

    The Lackland Fire Department responded to a trapped vehicle on Hall Street Saturday night. One person was declared dead at the scene.

  11. Report: San Antonio data centers will use enough energy to power 3 million homes

    Data centers have high energy demand due to the massive amounts of computing power they collect under one roof. A total of 68 data centers are currently

  12. San Antonio Denny’s owners win Spirit of Generosity Award for support of Hill Country flood victims

    Texas Restaurant Association honors owners Lupita Corbeil and Dawn Lafreeda for their generosity during Hill Country flooding in 2025.

  13. San Antonio's Full Belly cafe temporarily closes

    One of San Antonio’s few locally owned brunch spots is facing an uncertain future. After unceremoniously shuttering its Olmos Park location in 2025, Full Belly Cafe + Bar has suspended operations at 427 N. 1604 — at least for a year.The timeline of the two closures is a little murky. The restaurant …

  14. Republicans alarmed by Paxton’s overseas trip with alleged mistress, voter fraud allegations

    Texas Attorney Ken Paxton's campiagn has not responded to the Current's request for comment about his European holiday or voter fraud allegations.

  15. The Rise of River North: Watching a block find its flavor

    Patrons belly up at the recently opened Merci Jones. It’s easy to get the summer travel blues. The dollar is dropping against foreign currencies,

  16. San Antonio tween launches Stellar Beauty Co. skincare line

    For those who can still feel the sting of Sea Breeze on their faces, San Antonio’s latest beauty launch might make them feel old. 12-year-old beauty mogul Stella Dorazio has created a skincare line, Stellar Beauty Co., at the same age many Zoomers were collecting Bratz dolls.Stellar is aimed at …

  17. Pentagon releases documents on 2015 Texas UFO sighting at nuclear weapons facility

    The Pentagon released a report on 2015 UFO sighting near a nuclear facility in Amarillo, Texas. Last week, the Pentagon released a trove of documents

  18. Trump wants to fast track AI

    President Donald Trump speaks during a White House press conference. This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan

  19. Cardboard Gold: San Antonio collectors fuel a booming sports card market

    A vendor shows off his wares at last month's Collectors Expo in San Antonio. Inside a packed San Antonio Shrine Auditorium during the last weekend of

  20. Jeni's ice creams opens 1st San Antonio shop in La Cantera

    Scream if the spirit moves you. After teasing its first San Antonio location in the spring, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams will finally arrive at 15900 La Cantera Pkwy on July 23.Many locals may know the brand from its cheerful pints, sold everywhere from national behemoths like Target to gourmet …

  21. San Antonio nonprofits built a crisis nursery network. Now they hope Bexar County could help it grow.

    Bexar County is exploring a crisis nursery program as San Antonio nonprofits work to expand their own collaborative crisis nursery network.

  22. State data: Bexar County tied for most confirmed rabies cases in Texas

    Bexar County is tied with Travis County for the highest number of confirmed rabies cases in Texas this year, prompting officials to urge residents to avoid wild animals and seek immediate treatment after exposure.