Hey San Antonio, it’s Tuesday, August 4th, 2026. Here’s the latest:
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Following ban, Texas hemp reps sue state for violating commerce protections
Hemp industry sues Texas over THC product ban, citing federal commerce protections.
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Sarah Acosta becomes latest news staff departure at San Antonio’s KSAT-TV
Local TV anchor Sarah Acosta departs KSAT-12 after eight years amid ongoing staff reductions.
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Perfumer Creed to open 1st San Antonio store in La Cantera
Luxury perfume brand Creed opens first standalone San Antonio store at La Cantera mall in September.
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Pete Buttigieg endorses Democrat Katy Padilla Stout in race to fill former Rep. Tony Gonzales’ seat
Pete Buttigieg endorses Democrat Katy Padilla Stout in competitive Texas 23rd Congressional District race against YouTuber Brandon Herrera.
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Go see Matilda: The Musical at Wonder Theatre!
Wonder Theatre stages musical adaptation of Matilda with local youth performers from San Antonio through August.
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A San Antonio woman adopted after years of infertility. Then she found out she was 8 months pregnant.
San Antonio woman discovers she's eight months pregnant after adopting two brothers following years of infertility struggles.
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The Institute of Texan Cultures celebrates 'Puro Conjunto' with a new exhibit
San Antonio museum opens exhibit on conjunto music's origins and cultural significance.
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Federal relief for Kerrville's second round of flooding slowed
Kerrville flood aid stalled as damage falls $5 million below federal relief threshold.
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Study: San Antonio metro ranks as one of nation’s best real estate markets for homebuyers
San Antonio's real estate market offers homebuyers significant discounts and extended negotiation periods.
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5 new bars shaking up San Antonio nightlife this summer
Five new bars have opened in San Antonio this summer offering varied experiences from craft cocktails to sports venues.
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Methodist Healthcare acquires 18 urgent care clinics in San Antonio
Methodist Healthcare acquires 18 urgent care clinics from Texas MedClinic in San Antonio.
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South Texas country artist Charley Crockett disses celebs who stand against data centers
South Texas country musician Crockett criticizes celebrities for opposing data centers while relying on digital infrastructure.
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San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones wants city taxpayers to have vote on Project Marvel
Mayor Ortiz Jones calls for public vote on city's arena investment.
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The Current to celebrate what’s great about the city with annual Best of San Antonio party
San Antonio Current hosts award celebration party featuring local restaurants and musicians.
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Slim Chickens eyes first New Braunfels restaurant
Slim Chickens fast-casual chain plans to open its first New Braunfels location in a converted former Arby's.
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Waterskiing squirrel escapes during show at San Antonio Mall
Trained waterskiing squirrel briefly escaped during performance at San Antonio's Ingram Park Mall before recapture.
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University Health moves 14,000-pound ‘Flor de Esperanza’ from Medical Center to new South Side hospital
A 14,000-pound public art sculpture was transported from storage to its new San Antonio hospital.
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San Antonio climber among 10 killed in Pakistan avalanche with famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja
A San Antonio mountaineer was among 10 climbers killed in a Pakistan avalanche on Broad Peak.
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San Antonio Botanical Garden embraces math on Saturday to 'Celebrate Infinity Day'
San Antonio Botanical Garden hosts Infinity Day exploring mathematical patterns in plants through activities and experimental music.
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Alamo Ranch commute could go from 20 minutes to 3 after Bexar County builds new 6-lane elevated roadway
Bexar County plans six-lane elevated roadway in rapidly growing Alamo Ranch neighborhood to improve traffic.
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Market Square dedicates ‘The Spirit Within,’ a 155-foot mural honoring the women who shaped it
San Antonio's Market Square celebrates women's contributions with a 155-foot mural depicting multicultural heritage.
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SwRI scientist announces first direct temperature measurements beneath Io’s surface
Southwest Research Institute scientist discusses Juno probe's temperature measurements of Jupiter's moon Io.
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University Health holds tax rate steady as new hospitals, federal funding squeeze finances
Hospital district opens two community hospitals while maintaining property tax rate.
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Mayor targets funding for Spurs’ new arena in hunt to reduce city budget gap
Mayor proposes November vote on $489 million city funding for Spurs arena.
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Joint Base San Antonio’s new commander takes the helm after a ‘dynamic time’ for the military installation
New brigadier general assumes command of Joint Base San Antonio during military restructuring.
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San Antonio Book Festival launches petition to save city funding amid budget cuts
San Antonio Book Festival launches petition campaign to preserve city funding as municipal budget deficit threatens arts.
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Ethics Review Board wants more info from councilman accused of sharing man’s email address online
San Antonio's Ethics Review Board voted to request information from a councilman about exposing a constituent's email address online.
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Three Houston-area moms sue over Ten Commandments in schools. They say it violates Texas’ own laws
Houston mothers challenge state school law requiring Ten Commandments display.
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Texas officials order contractor on Big Bend area border wall to halt land clearing
Texas General Land Office halts unauthorized land clearing by federal contractor on Big Bend border wall.
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Black Lagoon cocktail pop-up returning to San Antonio’s Three Star Bar this Halloween season
A Halloween-themed Black Lagoon cocktail pop-up will return to San Antonio's Three Star Bar from late September through October.
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‘Art Deco dream home’ for sale in San Antonio designed by architect behind Jefferson High School
A 1936 Art Deco home near Woodlawn Lake designed by renowned architects is listed for $495,000.
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San Antonio-area congressional candidate calls children ‘cum trophies’ in latest controversy
Republican congressional candidate Brandon Herrera faces controversy over resurfaced video disparaging mothers and children.
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Rescued beluga whales settling into new home at SeaWorld San Antonio after international rescue
Rescued beluga whales Frankie and Bertie Botts quickly adapt to new home at SeaWorld San Antonio.
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‘Treehouse’-style century home for sale offers treetop views of Monte Vista
A 1910 Monte Vista home newly renovated and listed for $800,000 offers treetop views of downtown San Antonio.
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San Antonio native Henry Thomas finds human story in Texas-based film drama Due West
San Antonio native Henry Thomas stars as a Texas pastor confronting faith and compassion in the drama Due West.
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'90s horror attraction debuts at San Antonio SeaWorld
SeaWorld San Antonio debuts I Know What You Did Last Summer haunted house September 11.
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U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico rejects data center moratorium, calls for stronger regulations
U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico visited a San Antonio union training center and announced data center industry regulations proposals.
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Serena Williams' coach plans San Antonio tennis center
Patrick Mouratoglou's tennis center brings elite coaching methods to new San Antonio facility.
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New bike lanes will make it easier to visit The Pearl on two wheels
San Antonio opens protected bike lanes on Camden Street connecting to the Pearl and downtown destinations.
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The best of San Antonio nightlife in 2026, according to our readers
San Antonio Current's reader-voted best bars and nightlife venues for 2026.
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Japanese retailer Uniqlo to open first San Antonio store
Japanese retailer Uniqlo opens first San Antonio store at North Star.
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Season opener at planned new baseball stadium downtown gets delayed to 2029
San Antonio Missions' new downtown baseball stadium opening delayed to April 2029 due to financing and construction challenges.
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Board approves Spurs’ $2.6 million penalty payment for failed soccer bid
San Antonio Spurs organization pays $2.6 million penalty for failed MLS expansion bid.
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San Antonio's Bonham Exchange to close for 4-5 months
San Antonio's oldest LGBTQ+ bar closes for four to five months for fire code-mandated sprinkler system upgrades.
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Talarico touts labor, higher wages, opposition to ICE policies during San Antonio campaign stop
Senate candidate Talarico campaigns in San Antonio emphasizing labor rights and data center regulation.
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60 years ago, the University of Texas tower shooting opened a grim chapter of shared tragedy
Retrospective on the 1966 UT Tower shooting's place in history as the first major mass shooting in America.
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182. From the Ground Up: The Untold Success Story of Bianca Rhodes and Knight Aerospace
Woman-led aerospace firm at Port San Antonio manufactures modular aircraft systems.
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The Original Donut Shop has been slinging breakfast tacos for 50 years in 78201
Original Donut Shop has served breakfast tacos and donuts for fifty years in San Antonio.
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Texas is banning several THC products. Find out what will still be legal on July 31.
Texas bans delta-8, delta-10, and other synthetic THC products while allowing low-dose delta-9.
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Bonham Exchange to close for sprinkler installation, plans to reopen in four to five months
Bonham Exchange closing four to five months for sprinkler system installation.
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Eva’s Heroes shine on the runway with 'Lights, Camera, Fashion'
Eva's Heroes hosts fashion runway event for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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Here’s a rundown of the changes coming to Pearl’s dining options
New upscale restaurants Rosso and (A)mar are opening in San Antonio's Pearl district.
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Opening of San Antonio Missions’ downtown baseball park pushed back by a year
San Antonio Missions baseball team delays downtown stadium opening to 2029 due to construction material shortages.
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San Antonio burger spot Smash’d set to double its size
Pearl-area burger restaurant Smash'd plans $200,000 expansion to double its footprint.
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The Weekender: Banksy, Grupo Tan Tan and 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'
San Antonio weekend events feature music, theater, and artist showcase.
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San Antonio police say they will treat possession of Delta-8, other THC products as a felony starting Friday
San Antonio police will enforce new Texas law treating synthetic cannabinoid possession as felony.
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Bandera Electric Cooperative joins calls to accelerate Texas 46 safety improvements
Utility cooperative urges faster safety improvements on dangerous Texas 46.
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At D1 town hall, Jones warns of deeper cuts ahead as she defends her budget proposals
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones tells District 1 residents the city's $158 million budget deficit will require deeper service cuts than planned.
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San Antonio's Paramour bar faces last call after 11 years
Downtown rooftop bar Paramour appears headed for closure after eleven years in operation.
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¿Busca campañas de donación de útiles escolares, mochilas gratis y regalos en San Antonio? Aquí tiene lista de eventos.
San Antonio organizations offer free school supplies and back-to-school fairs as students prepare for the 2026-27 school year.
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ACLU sues feds over alleged neglect of prisoner in ICE lockup near San Antonio
ACLU sues over alleged medical neglect of diabetic detainee in ICE facility.
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Bonham Exchange blames mayor as iconic club faces closure over lack of sprinkler system
Historic LGBTQ+ nightclub Bonham Exchange closes over failure to meet sprinkler deadline.
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San Antonio's Alebrije Panadería returns for 2-day pop-up
Acclaimed San Antonio bakery returns for limited two-day pop-up event.
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Former councilman and mayoral candidate Greg Brockhouse is back – or, at least, his podcast is
Former San Antonio city councilman Greg Brockhouse launches new podcast covering local politics.
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Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell brings new film to San Antonio
Bruce Campbell brings his romantic comedy film Ernie & Emma to San Antonio for a screening with live Q&A.
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Basking in increased visibility, Trinity’s new branding draws from historic sun imagery
Trinity University unveils new sun-based branding and website redesign amid higher education demographic challenges.
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Everything we saw as Coheed and Cambria blew away San Antonio’s Aztec Theatre
Prog-metal band Coheed and Cambria performs at San Antonio's Aztec Theatre.
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Meet Mahala Garcia, the San Antonio-area kid competing at the national hobby horse championships this weekend
Eleven-year-old Schertz resident competes in national hobby horse championships using competitive stick horse sport.
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Everbowl to open first San Antonio shop in Alamo Ranch
Açaí bowl chain Everbowl debuts in San Antonio with its first location in Alamo Ranch.
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Border buoys compound Texas flood safety risks
Floating border buoys damaged bridge infrastructure during Texas flooding emergency.
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Top 7 things to do in San Antonio July 30-Aug 2 weekend
Event guide featuring Broadway's Hamilton and live entertainment.
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Bexar County is already rethinking its jail strategy. Advocates say it’s not enough.
Advocacy groups present plan to reform Bexar County jail through expanded diversion and improved mental health care.
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Flock cameras expand across Bexar County as privacy concerns grow
License-plate reader cameras expand across Bexar County amid privacy concerns.
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What to do after a Public Intoxication arrest in San Antonio
Legal guide explaining San Antonio public intoxication charges, arrest procedures, and defense options.
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Tesla robotaxis could come to San Antonio as Waymo prepares for a return
Tesla and Waymo prepare to operate robotaxi services in San Antonio following zoning approval for a charging station.
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San Antonio's Smash'd plans massive renovation
Smash'd burger joint doubling size with $200,000 expansion completing late November.
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Taiwanese bubble tea chain Gong Cha plans big San Antonio expansion
Bubble tea chain Gong Cha signing major Texas franchise deal including San Antonio expansion.
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Documents contradict right-wing blog’s claim that Texas Rep. James Talarico committed election fraud
Documents refute allegations that Democratic candidate James Talarico violated election residency requirements.
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CheeseMé cheese shop opens near San Antonio's Pearl
CheeseMé relocates its cheese and charcuterie shop from Beacon Hill to near the Pearl with comfortable seating and specialty cheeses.
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A glimpse of the future of Texas wolves in a Navasota sanctuary
Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary provides refuge for hundreds of illegally-kept Texas wolves and wolfdogs, promoting ecological conservation.
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Stand-up comedian Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias to record special at San Antonio’s Tobin Center
Comedian Gabriel Iglesias records Netflix special at Tobin Center after COVID-19 delayed previous attempt.
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San Antonio’s Pride District seeks public input on artwork at Friday meeting
San Antonio seeks public input on artwork installations for the Pride Cultural Heritage District along Main Avenue.
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Nueces River residents on watch as Hill Country floodwaters move downstream
Residents along South Texas rivers face potential flooding from upstream Hill Country rainfall moving downstream.
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Councilwoman Misty Spears calls for District 9 public safety review
District 9 councilwoman calls for safety review after North Side crimes.
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San Antonio’s ‘Face the Fight’ coalition expands national efforts to save military veterans’ lives
San Antonio-founded Face the Fight coalition expands efforts to prevent 15,000 veteran suicides by 2032.
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The number of children at Dilley prison camp has gone up yet again
Children detained at South Texas ICE facility near San Antonio increase following recent immigration enforcement surge.
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Silverstein and Story of the Year bringing Camp Screamo tour to San Antonio this Friday
Canadian post-hardcore band Silverstein and emo outfit Story of the Year bring Camp Screamo tour to San Antonio.
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Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias to tape new special in San Antonio
Comedian Gabriel Iglesias will film his tenth Netflix special at the Tobin Center on August 20.
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Border buoys are adding another risk to flooding in Texas
Department of Homeland Security border buoys break loose during Rio Grande flooding.
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Study: Texas is nation’s most food insecure state
Texas faces nation's worst food insecurity with San Antonio's hunger rate exceeding state average.
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San Antonio Public Library hosts reading, discussion of The Donkey Lady: A Graphic Parable
San Antonio library hosts author reading of graphic novel retelling local Donkey Lady legend.
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‘Where are all the volunteers?’ Kerr County faces worse flood damage with fewer resources
Kerr County residents recover from flooding with less volunteer support than last year.
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New Witte Museum exhibit maps SA's Friesenhahn Cave
Witte Museum displays LiDAR scans of Friesenhahn Cave revealing Ice Age fossils.
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Ted Cruz-aligned Super PAC continues to rake in cash from his controversial podcast deal
Cruz-aligned Super PAC receives substantial digital revenue from San Antonio-based iHeartMedia through podcast distribution.