Hey San Antonio on Thursday, July 16th, 2026 — the news from that day:
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180. How San Antonio’s Youth Orchestras Are Expanding Access to …
This week on bigcitysmalltown, the conversation turns to the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio (YOSA) at a pivotal moment in its history. As YOSA prepares for its 50t…
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San Antonio could get psychedelic drug clinical trials to help treat veterans
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is working to bring VA-sponsored psychedelic clinical trials to San Antonio for military and veterans.
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Andrew Fuentes will be Mayor Jones’ new permanent chief of staff
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ new chief of staff is Andrew Fuentes, who was hired as her communications and policy director in February, but was named acting chief after Jenise Carroll resigned from that role in April.
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Texas Hill Country Flood Relief Fund launches as catastrophic flooding devastates region
A new Texas Hill Country Flood Relief Fund will support emergency assistance and long-term recovery as catastrophic flooding continues across the region.
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San Antonio woman behind viral ‘Where We Roll’ online song released from prison
Phyllis Sentiva Ochoa sings in a YouTube clip prior to her sentencing. Phyllis Sentiva Ochoa, the woman behind the San Antonio-themed song “Where We
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San Antonio artist James Cobb’s Things Into Thoughts exhibition showcases whimsical imagery
James Cobb's latest exhibition showcases both his paintings and digital prints such as this one. Featuring new work by polymath James Cobb, Things Into
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Pedernales River reaches highest level since 1979 after torrential rains flood Hill Country
The Pedernales River climbed roughly 25 feet in just a few hours, reaching its highest level since 1979 as floodwaters swept through the Texas Hill Country. Officials say the flood threat isn't over, with a regional Flood Watch remaining in effect through Friday morning.
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New book traces the religious history of Texas
From Spanish missions to megachurches, Indigenous cosmologies to revivalism, and the constant debate over the role of faith in public life. The author of “One State Under God” argues that to understand Texas, we must understand the state’s complex religious history.
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Ken Paxton’s campaign says he will debate James Talarico in Texas’ U.S. Senate race
From left: Democratic and Republican nominees for U.S. Senate James Talarico and Ken Paxton WASHINGTON — Attorney General Ken Paxton’s campaign said he
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San Antonio livestock sanctuary trapped by flooding, left with significant damages
Pigs enjoy food and drink on Winding Branch Ranch. San Antonio-area livestock sanctuary Winding Branch Ranch has been left with significant damages after
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SA-born Adan Medrano helps right false historical marker
It's not often that a film has an impact past the box office, but one documentary has helped tell the truth about the Texas Gulf Coast's long-disparaged Karankawa people.
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Proposed EPA rule could weaken Texans’ voice on certain air permits used by data centers
The Stargate data center in Abilene on May 2, 2026. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to change its rules for permits issued to
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How to help Texas Hill Country flood victims
Communities across San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country are beginning to respond after heavy rains caused dangerous flooding, evacuations and damage across the region.
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Kerrville residents survey damage as flood threat continues across the Hill Country
Just over a year after the catastrophic July 2025 Guadalupe River flood, Kerrville residents are once again assessing widespread damage as search efforts continue and additional rain threatens parts of the Texas Hill Country.
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Mixtli chef, other culinary talents to debut Italian concept Rosso at the Pearl
The Pearl development has a new restaurant in the works. Yet another new eatery is in the works at the Pearl — and it has a familiar face behind the
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1 summer camp evacuates, others monitoring as life-threatening floods strike the Hill Country
Camp La Jita, a Girl Scouts camp in Uvalde County, evacuated their camp earlier this week. Others say they are monitoring the weather and preparing to enact safety plans.
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Oja Sushi Hibachi & Robata to open in Stone Oak
A mysterious new Japanese restaurant will soon open in The Stone Ridge Market at 21019 U.S. Hwy 281 S. in Stone Oak, but the owners don’t seem interested in a big to-do. While there are signs of an impending debut at Oja Sushi Hibachi & Robata, the concept hardly exists on the web.The name …
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At least 10 UTSA students displaced after tornado rips through North Side apartments
Work crews remove broken limbs from the parking lot of The Oasis student housing complex following Wednesday's tornado. The University of Texas at San
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Joaquin Castro: ‘Israel does not deserve’ more U.S. dollars for weapons
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro speaks during an event. Speaking on the House floor Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, said "Israel does not
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Star chefs to open Italian steakhouse at San Antonio's Pearl
It turns out the name Yosemite was a red herring. There is a new restaurant moving into Cured’s former Pearl space, but its focus is far away from the Sierra Nevada. Rosso will be an Italian steakhouse from three of Texas’ most acclaimed chefs — coming to San Antonio in late 2026.The restaurant is …
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At least 2 dead, hundreds rescued as major floods hit Texas Hill Country for second year in a row
This week's floods came just after the anniversary of some of the worst flooding in state history.
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San Antonio Film Festival returns, bringing 6 days of movies and networking
Reality Check is one of the films being screened as part of the 32nd Anniversary San Antonio Film Festival. The San Antonio Film Festival, the largest
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Live Music in San Antonio this Week: Dwight Yoakam, Grupo Frontera, Conan
Dwight Yoakam performs this Saturday at Whitewater Amphitheater. San Antonio music fans shouldn't let the recent precipitation keep them indoors. This
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As flooding returns to Hill Country, Texas lawmakers say new safety laws already making a difference
Nearly a year after deadly flooding prompted Texas lawmakers to overhaul the state's flood preparedness laws, officials say some of those changes are already helping. But many of the state's biggest flood mitigation projects remain years from completion.
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San Antonio police officer charged with child abuse, endangerment
An SAPD officer turned himself in after a warrant was issued for his arrest, department officials said. Authorities arrested a San Antonio police officer
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San Antonio’s needle exchange reduces disease and saves lives. Lawmakers declined to expand it
Texas has some of the nation’s most restrictive policies on syringe exchange programs. But for years, Bexar County has been the exception and is authorized to operate a needle exchange program intended to prevent the spread of HIV, hepatitis and other infections among people who inject drugs …
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At least 1 summer camp evacuates, others monitoring as life-threatening floods strike the Hill Country
Camp La Jita, a Girl Scouts camp in Uvalde County, evacuated their camp earlier this week. Others say they are monitoring the weather and preparing to enact safety plans.
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2026 San Antonio Film Festival honors Andrew McCarthy
Let’s get this out of the way for Gen Xers. One of the most iconic actors of the John Hughes era, Andrew McCarthy, will be in town July 26 to accept the San Antonio Film Festival’s (SAFILM) annual Maverick Award.
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FBI issues warning to parents after San Antonio member of violent online network sentenced
The FBI says parents should be involved in their children’s online lives after a San Antonio man was sentenced in a child exploitation case.
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Kerr County officials: No reports of missing people as recovery continues
The flooding comes just a little over a year after the July 4 weekend floods that killed more than 130 people across the Hill Country.
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Top 7 things to do in San Antonio July 16-19, 2026, weekend
Slow-moving storms may have drenched much of the work week, but a sunnier forecast is ahead. Stay dry by seeing Latin superstars Carín León or Grupo Frontera in concert or having a hoot with hedgehogs and owls at Whole Earth Provisions. Check out the top seven things to do in San Antonio this …
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Free online tool helps middle school students explore college, career options
AdviseMe210.org provides an advising road map for for sixth, seventh, and eight graders who are on the cusp of selecting a career pathway.