Hey San Antonio on Monday, August 10th, 2026 — the news from that day:
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Morning news brief
Voters in six states head to the polls Tuesday for high-profile primaries, Trump signals his strategy with Iran is shifting, 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills at least 111 people in Colombia.
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New book explores the cultural impact of Paul Simon's signature album, 'Graceland'
A new book celebrates the 40th anniversary of Paul Simon's signature album, "Graceland." NPR's A Martinez speaks with Ashley Kahn, author of "Days of Miracle and Wonder."
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After redrawing congressional map, Alabama voters head to the polls -- again
Some voters in Alabama will be casting ballots for a second time in their congressional primary Tuesday. It's the result of a redistricting effort that followed a Supreme Court ruling.
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Team works to identify WWII soldier who died in Alaskan plane crash
In Sitka, Alaska, a Defense Department team has exhumed the remains of an unidentified WWII soldier, in hopes of identification and reburial in a place of his family's choosing.
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How are schools adjusting sports for student athletes as sweltering heat lingers
As a new school year approaches, student athletes across Texas are returning to the field for fall sports, even as punishing heat lingers. How are rules and practices changing?
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Pakistan-administered Kashmir holds elections amid calls for a boycott
Kashmir, the disputed region at the center of the rivalry between Pakistan and India, is now holding elections amid demands for better representation and calls for a boycott.
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Lebanon's poisoned land: The hidden environmental toll of the Israel-Hezbollah war
Israel's war against Hezbollah in South Lebanon has poisoned land and destroyed valuable ecosystems for generations to come. NPR takes soil samples of the land.
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Trump signals he's changing tactics in negotiations with Iran
President Trump throws out a new negotiating point with Iran even as he says he's "low-keying" the ongoing talks.
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Author Max Boot says Trump's approach to Iran is 'guaranteed to fail'
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with author Max Boot about President Trump's recent foreign policy setbacks. Boot writes that Trump's "zigzagging" approach to Iran is "guaranteed to fail."
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Fewer resources and funding cuts contributing to spike in foodborne illnesses
It's been a bad summer for foodborne illnesses -- from a record-breaking cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce to salmonella infections linked to jalapeños.
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Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills at least 111 people in Colombia
A strong earthquake struck western Colombia, causing some buildings to collapse and killing scores of people.
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Hunter Biden says Joe Biden's cancer has spread. A doctor explains what that means
Former President Joe Biden's cancer has spread to his bones, according to his son Hunter. NPR's A Martinez asks Johns Hopkins Professor Otis Brawley about prostate cancer diagnoses and treatments.
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Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Steve Earle, FLOATS, Royal Coda, DevilDriver
Americana legend Steve Earle plays Stable Hall on Tuesday. From a San Antonio-raised troubadour's return to his home turf to a pair of stacked package
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Exploring a new approach to fine dining with San Antonio chef Carlos Martinez of Nai
Chef Carlos Martinez prepares food for a Nai dinner. After cooking for some of San Antonio’s best restaurants, Carlos Martinez found a clever way to pivot
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Bexar County advances jail reforms with earlier medical screenings, new public dashboard
Bexar County approved expanded jail medical screening and new public oversight measures following a review of inmate deaths and ongoing efforts to improve jail operations.
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6 Hill Country restaurants worth the drive from San Antonio
Wine gets all the attention in the Hill Country, but something has to soak it up. From famed barbecue joints to elegant bistros, some of the region’s best eats are just a short drive from San Antonio. These six spots are our favorite detours.The Dodging Duck BrewhausNamed for Cibolo Creek's most …
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Study: Trump’s mass deportations will cost Bexar County taxpayers more than $1.13 billion through 2028
ICE agents question a driver in the parking lot of the Las Palmas Branch Library in San Antonio earlier this year. President Donald Trump’s mass
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Gov. Greg Abbott touts tech company cooperation, following Trump criticism of data center policy
OpenAI, Meta, Google and Amazon have all pledged to address concerns about their energy and water usage.
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Amazon’s new Texas data center campus could become nation’s largest polluter
The DEN3 Amazon Fulfillment Center warehouse in Thornton, Colorado, near Denver. Amazon's latest data center project may end up becoming the worst
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Camp Mystic paid Eastland family members nearly $300K as revenue plunged after deadly flood
New bankruptcy records detail millions of dollars in assets and payments as the camp faces wrongful death lawsuits over the July 2025 flood.
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Texas struggles as one of the 15 worst states to live in 2026
After earning its worst-ever ranking last year, Texas has improved a couple of spots on an evaluation of the best states to live in, but it's still at the bottom of the pack.Each year, WalletHub's analysts compare all 50 states using 51 livability metrics to measure their affordability, economy …
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Mayor adds 2 more meetings to hear residents’ feedback on citywide vote about new Spurs arena
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones speaks to a citizen during a recent town hall. Editor's note: This story was updated to correct which arena-related
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Bexar County advances jail reforms with earlier medical screenings, new public dashboard
Bexar County approved expanded jail medical screening and new public oversight measures following a review of inmate deaths and ongoing efforts to improve jail operations.
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San Antonio Councilman eyes bond money for Wolff Stadium redevelopment
District 6 Councilman Ric Galvan is asking the public about what to do with the soon-to-be-vacated Nelson Wolff stadium. With the San Antonio Missions
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Alabama heads into a second primary election after redistricting
Alabama voters are again selecting candidates for four Congressional districts after the state changed the district map to favor Republicans. The redistricting is causing confusion among voters.
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Ancient relics in Syria face new dangers after end of civil war
Syria has a rich archaeological heritage full of ancient Roman and Byzantine sites and treasures. Damaged and stolen during a civil war, they now face an increased danger of looting.
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Here’s an update on which San Antonio school districts are using Bluebonnet curriculum
Ten of 16 school districts in the San Antonio region are using the state-created curriculum. Most are only using the math sections.
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Singhs Vietnamese abruptly closes all San Antonio locations
After more than a decade, what was once one of San Antonio’s buzziest restaurants is no more. Singhs Vietnamese has closed its remaining locations at 114 UTSA Boulevard and 2803 N. St. Mary's St.Earlier in the month, the restaurant took to social media to say the locations would be closed between …
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Distributor linked to ‘diarrhea lettuce’ issues new recall in Texas, this time for salsa and guacamole
Taylor Farms, the alleged source of the recent 'diarrhea lettuce,' has issued another recall for products containing jalapeños, including salsa and
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ICE crackdown in Minnesota changed the race for open U.S. Senate seat
President Trump's immigration crackdown in Minnesota earlier this year is a key issue going into that state's competitive Democratic primary for an open U.S. Senate seat.
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Iran war adds pressure to slowing U.S. economy
Initially President Trump said the war with Iran would last four to five weeks. Now over five months later there is no end in sight. The war is acting like a tax on the U.S. economy: energy costs are rising, inflation has accelerated, and the federal government is spending tens of billions of …
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Former U.S. diplomat on Iran's latest demands
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Wendy Sherman, a former U.S. diplomat who has been part of teams negotiating with Iran, about the status of latest negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Rafting brings people with different politics together
A whitewater rafting group brings people of different political persuasions together to talk and paddle.
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Powerful Colombia quake kills at least 111, trapping dozens under collapsed buildings
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia toppling buildings and trapping people. Several dozen were reported dead.
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Why is Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pausing permits to build new data centers?
Texas is on track to become the country's largest data center market. But the governor has effectively issued a pause on new centers until the state can audit their energy and water usage.
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Con Huevos is more than an Instagram breakfast darling. Its tortillas live up to the hype.
Con Huevos serves up the breakfast taco staples and more. If you have ever missed out on a meme — say the odd-couple mashup of blockbuster films Barbie
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Comerciantes de Texas afectados por otro retiro de jalapeños por temor a la salmonela.
El retiro del mercado incluye guacamole, pico de gallo y salsas preparadas, tanto de marca como sin marca, que se venden en Target, Walmart y Whole Foods.
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Jones and Galvan call for new vote on Spurs arena funding and back data center moratorium
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and District 6 Councilmember Ric Galvan are supporting a citywide vote on the proposed use of $489 million in city funding for a new downtown Spurs arena, while also opposing Gov. Greg Abbott’s call to introduce private competition into San Antonio’s electricity …
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After his Reflecting Pool vandalism case is dismissed, David Hearn looks for closure
The ex-Olympian accused of damaging the reflecting pool tells NPR the experience has been "Orwellian" and "Kafkaesque." And it's not over yet: His lawyers are fighting to close the case permanently.
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Breathtaking Hill Country ranch streams onto market for $21.4M
A large live-water ranch — a type of property with a constantly flowing creek, spring, or river running through or along it — is a rare find near San Antonio. One of these gems just came on the market in the Hill Country for $21.4 million.
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Why Monarch Butterflies are North America's insect mascot
Vann Newkirk, senior editor at The Atlantic, loves butterflies, especially monarch butterflies. He sat down with NPR's Juana Summers to dig into a trip to Mexico that helped him explore his passion.
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Trump and RFK Jr. try again to upend vaccines for kids
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday about vaccines, saying children should get fewer. His administration has been blocked in the courts from changing the vaccine schedule.
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Trump calls Texas’ data center opposition a ‘mistake’
The president’s comments to Punchbowl News come just days after Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide pause of approval for data centers trying to connect to the power grid.
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Revisiting the 'Mother Road,' Route 66, which turns 100 this year
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the legendary U.S. Route 66. We revisit a 1984 documentary made as the last stretch of the highway was being bypassed by the Federal Interstate System.
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Why Russia and Ukraine can't stop each other's air attacks
Russia and Ukraine are both striking farther into each other's territory, and neither side has a good way to stop the attacks. With no quick fix, the winter ahead could be especially hard.
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China's courts side with workers displaced by AI, but job anxiety persists
China's workers are vulnerable as the push to adopt AI comes from top leaders amid a sluggish economy.
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Synthetic fabrics kneecapped American cotton. Industry leaders have a plan to revive it
Fewer people are buying cotton thanks to the rise of synthetic fibers like nylon and polyester. Now, the U.S. cotton industry wants to boost demand for American-grown cotton with tax credits and marketing campaigns.
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San Antonio Police Department lieutenant arrested on suspicion of DWI
San Antonio Police Lieutenant Benjamin Flores was arrested Sunday while off-duty. San Antonio Police Department Lt. Benjamin Flores was arrested Sunday on
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Camp Mystic paid Eastland family members nearly $300K as revenue plunged after deadly flood
New bankruptcy records detail millions of dollars in assets and payments as the camp faces wrongful death lawsuits over the July 2025 flood.
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How four Tarrant cities are wooing economic development as land availability shrinks
At a recent economic development forum, officials with Arlington, Mansfield, Haltom City and Keller discussed how they are recruiting and retaining companies in that situation.
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James Talarico leans into populist message in Pasadena, attacking Ken Paxton and 'billionaire megadonors'
State Rep. Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, used the event to lay out his “New American Dream” economic proposals. Attorney General Paxton, his Republican rival, made his own campaign swing through Houston last week.
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Lockout notice clouds future for popular San Antonio chicken joint
In San Antonio, even selling the right product is no safeguard against business troubles. Despite selling a popular lineup of chicken sandwiches, tenders, and wings, Gold Feather Birds and Beers (834 NW Loop 410) is facing an uncertain future after being locked out for alleged unpaid rent.An August …
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While data centers boom in Texas, their plans stay shrouded in secrecy
People across Texas are struggling to find information about proposed data center projects popping up in their neighborhoods, like Mason McCallister,
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Texas Standard for Aug. 10, 2026: Critics question Houston ISD gains under state takeover
Supporters of the state takeover of Houston ISD point to improved accountability ratings and student outcomes. But new reporting raises questions about whether some of those gains came at the expense of students placed in coursework below their academic level.
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Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge: Does it work as intended?
The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge was opened in December of 2020. Evidence suggests it works as intended.
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Goth’s not dead: How a subculture survived over 40 years in Texas
As Austin's Elysium celebrates 25 years, a community reflects on goth's roots and future.
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Texas retailers impacted by new jalapeño recall amid salmonella scare
The recall includes branded and unbranded ready-made guacamole, pico de gallo and salsas sold at Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods.
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'The Nerd Reich' tracks the 'unmasking of Silicon Valley's true politics'
Journalist Gil Durán argues that a small circle of Silicon Valley billionaires and venture capitalists have concluded that democracy is in their way — and that they should be governing in its place.
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Aretha Franklin's 'Sparkle' soundtrack is a neglected classic
The 1976 film is about a '60s trio based loosely on The Supremes. It wasn't a big hit, but it has a devoted cult following, and critic Ken Tucker says it features some of Aretha Franklin's finest performances.
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New doc shows the sweetness and stress of Girl Scout Cookie season
Few people are strong enough to resist the lure of Girl Scout cookie season every year, with the cookies’ limited availability and unique flavors a strong incentive to indulge. But only the girls and their families who have sold the cookies know the joys and stresses of trying to get people to buy …
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'House of the Dragon' season 3 finale earns critical praise after a rocky last season
HBO’s "House of the Dragon" ended its third season with fire and bloodshed.
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Firstborn kids often grow up to earn more than their siblings. Germs and illness are big reasons why
Oldest siblings tend to have higher educational achievement and lifetime earnings than their younger siblings. A new study shows that germs play a big role in how younger siblings fare.
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How teens can best invest summer job money
The summer job is a rite of passage for many teenagers. It can also serve as seed money for their future.
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Loggerhead turtles are nesting in record numbers in the U.S.
Loggerhead turtles are having a record nesting season in the U.S., but not so much in other parts of the world.
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Change is inevitable. It can also be transformative
Our brains aren’t wired to like the uncertainty that comes with change.
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Maternity care across America is in crisis as hospitals lose services at an alarming rate
In rural regions, dwindling care is making giving birth in those areas riskier.
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Latest from the Middle East as countries form defense agreement and Iran refuses to open strait
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey have signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement.
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It's never too early for a breakfast beer with sausage and pretzels in Munich
Bavarians traditionally wash down a breakfast of boiled veal sausage, sweet mustard and a giant pretzel with beer — all before the church bells ring at midday.
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Teacher turnover rose after the pandemic, new analysis finds
A new analysis from Chalkbeat found that teacher turnover rose sharply in 2022 and remained steady in at least 21 states. And even though turnover rates are coming back down again, schools are still dealing with the consequences.
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The prairie is America's disappearing resource
The North American prairie rivals the Amazon rainforest in its biological diversity, and it’s disappearing even faster.
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AOC's egg freezing announcement spurs wider conversation about the practice
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez plans to document the process on her social media to normalize discussions around fertility.
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What to watch for in the South Carolina special primary
Voters in South Carolina are voting in a special primary Tuesday to pick the Republican candidate who will run in the November election to fill the seat held by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
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What's next after Netanyahu rejects plan for Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is rejecting a plan for Gaza by the Trump administration for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from the territory.
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Who really needs testosterone?
The military plans to start screening service members for low testosterone, and social media is overflowing with claims about testosterone therapy. But who actually needs it?