Hey San Antonio, it’s Friday, August 21st, 2026. Here’s the latest:
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Claims in defamation lawsuit against Gateway Church cannot proceed, appellate court says
A Dallas appellate court has reversed a trial court's decision that previously denied motions to dismiss Gateway Church and some church elders from a defamation lawsuit from the woman Morris sexually abused when she was a child.
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Kept out of the trial: Karmelo Anthony 'spoiling for a fight,' victim sprayed 'racist' graffiti
Some information was kept out of Karmelo Anthony's murder trial because of an agreement between prosecutors and his defense attorney.
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Studies say Austin-San Antonio passenger rail requires $13 billion or a route Union Pacific resists
A pair of new rail studies give Austin and San Antonio a clearer choice: negotiate with Union Pacific or build a mostly elevated $13.5 billion line along SH 130.
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Durango Boulevard returns as San Antonio drops César Chávez
San Antonio’s César E. Chávez Boulevard will soon revert to Durango Boulevard after City Council approved a measure to remove the disgraced civil rights leader from city street signs. The Thursday, August 20 decision was unanimous.The vote came after an explosive March New York Times exposé alleged …
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What’s on the November midterm ballot in Bexar County?
Aside from a buzzy U.S. Senate race, voters will be asked about school funding, free Pre-K and appraisal district leaders this November.
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Unpolished Charm: Moonshine Off Grayson trades Pearl polish for honky-tonk swagger
Despite its proximity to Pearl, Moonshine feels like a blue collar experience. Moonshine Off Grayson seemingly came out of nowhere this July — and the
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Texas pet adoptions slow down as screwworm threat continues
Adoptions are on hold for thousands of dogs and cats in Texas, potentially putting the animals at risk of being euthanized, because of efforts to stop the spread of the New World screwworm, an insect that has crossed the border from Mexico into the United States for the first time in 60 years.
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San Antonio councilwoman accuses city staff of trying to pit colleagues against each other
District 7 Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito is one of three council members refusing to entertain a property tax hike to cover the budget deficit.
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Hungry pets face automatic feeder outage
Customers who relied on Petlibro automatic pet feeders says an issue with the company's cloud connection meant pets went without food while their owners were away.
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Elon Musk expected to give Paxton much-needed cash injection
Elon Musk is thinking about spending some of his copious cash on ensuring that Republicans stay in power, particularly in his home state of Texas. Elon
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There’s so much poop in Texas waterways that swimming could make you sick, new study finds
The San Antonio River is among the bodies of water in Texas that can have high levels of fecal contamination. More than half of Texas rivers, lakes and
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How Corpus Christi’s water emergency exposed flaws in Texas’ water planning
Lake Corpus Christi's water level had risen to nearly 92% of capacity on Aug. 15, 2026, after dropping to 10.6% six months earlier amid a lingering
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Parents are giving up green card fights to get their kids out of immigrant jail
As children languish in detention, a federal judge sics an independent watchdog on ICE.
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Helotes locals rally after coffee chain removes heritage oak
The removal of a heritage tree in Helotes is causing a big Texas to-do. Some locals are calling for a boycott after coffee chain 7 Brew removed a 100-year-old oak that many considered a local landmark.
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In first meeting since 2024, Midtown TIRZ board looks to fund Project Marvel and ‘cultural corridor’ projects
The Midtown TIRZ board reviewed plans Wednesday to extend its terms so it can fund future projects within and outside its boundaries.
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Rabies outbreak in Bexar County spreads to pet dog
A San Antonio dog has tested positive for rabies after killing a skunk, the first confirmed case in a pet dog in Bexar County in more than a decade.
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City Council votes to change César E. Chávez Boulevard back to Durango Boulevard
The vote was unanimous. The shift comes amid growing scrutiny of Chavez’s legacy, following sexual abuse allegations made by Dolores Huerta and other women.
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This Texas barbecue expert ate 51 smoked half chickens to find the best. Here are his picks
From juiciest to most flavorful rub, Daniel Vaughn traversed the Lone Star State in his search.
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Bexar County judge to lead delegation to Czech Republic in October
The trip is planned for the second week in October and includes stops in Prague, Brno, and Zlin.
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San Antonio Conservation Society to reimagine NIOSA, lays off 2 workers
The San Antonio Conservation Society is making changes to its flagship Night in Old San Antonio Event. It will start its planning next week.
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Paxton’s denial of public records to animal rights groups comes back to bite
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton poses for a photo with supporters during a campaign stop in McAllen. Looks like Texas Attorney General Ken
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San Antonio's speakeasy-style Jazz, TX celebrates 10 years at Pearl
Jazz, TX defied trends and endured the pandemic to thrive over the last 10 years.
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Top political watcher declares the Talarico-Paxton race a ‘toss-up’
The Cook Political Report said Texas' U.S. Senate race is now too close to call. The Cook Political Report, one of the most-watched barometers for U.S.
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Researchers tackle the employment gap for individuals with intellectual disabilities
Researchers who presented their findings expect their respective studies to be published by next year.
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New owners rescue lively honky-tonk near San Marcos
A Central Texas restaurant and live music venue is coming back from the beyond under new leadership. Duett's Texas Club, in the tiny San Marcos-area town of Martindale, has been acquired by Mike and Vanessa Lain Torres and will reopen September 9.
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San Antonio votes to rename Cesar Chavez Boulevard back to Durango
San Antonio City Council unanimously approved renaming Cesar Chavez Boulevard back to Durango Boulevard, a change affecting 295 addresses.
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San Antonio’s César E. Chávez Boulevard is Durango Boulevard again
A highway sign indicating the exit for César E. Chávez Boulevard hangs over I-35 in San Antonio. San Antonio City Council on Thursday unanimously approved
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San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo wrangles Keith Urban and more for 2027
When it comes to music, the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo has never been all hat and no cattle. The annual event — returning February 11-28, 2027 — has lassoed in its first four performers, including a Grammy Award-winning hitmaker and an Americana favorite.
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Food for modern warfare: The military’s new field rations are smaller, more nutritious, and tastier
The new Close Combat Assault Ration is designed to meet the nutritional needs of troops on the battlefield, while being easier to carry and eat.
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Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioners inundated with border wall concerns during annual meeting
Dozens gather in opposition of border infrastructure projects in the Big Bend region before the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission's public meeting in
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A Houston high school teacher said students couldn’t read or write. Then the school got an ‘A’ rating
A viral video posted on social media by a Houston ISD teacher with a controversial past has raised questions about the effectiveness of a state takeover, broader literacy trends and educator decorum.
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Former head of San Antonio’s Telemundo 60 TV station dies in helicopter crash
Journalist and TV executive José Alberto Suárez served as president and general manager of multiple Telemundo properties. Telemundo TV executive José
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Popular San Antonio Mexican steakhouse quietly closes 2nd location
A small San Antonio strip mall that has seen a string of Mexican restaurants come and go is experiencing more churn. Tu Asador has closed its second location at 1662 Encino Rio #100 near Stone Oak.The Mexican steakhouse has only been at the address since August 2024, taking over the suite Tlahco …
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Today on Texas Standard: Judge appoints monitor for migrant children detained in Texas
A federal judge has appointed an independent monitor after reports that migrant children are being held at a Texas detention center far beyond the 20-day limit established under a federal agreement.
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Former Texas Lottery chief heads to court. Here's how the agency's troubles unfolded
The case stems from a controversial 2023 lotto drawing that sparked investigations, scrutiny of lottery couriers and, ultimately, the abolition of a state agency.
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Opponents of Big Bend border construction take protest to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
Those opposed to a border barrier through the Big Bend region say the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department should be doing more to stop the construction on state land.
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San Antonio real estate market ranks among America's worst for 2026
The San Antonio real estate market surprisingly doesn't stack up well against the rest of the nation right now, a new report has revealed.
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'Weird Al' Yankovic: Tiny Desk Concert
"Weird Al" Yankovic returns to the Tiny Desk with a couple parodies, a Weezer pastiche and the Emmy-losing closing-credits blues-rock jam to Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.
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Here are the top 7 things to do in San Antonio this weekend
Having a stressful week? It’s time to detox at Kimpton Santo’s pool or during a yoga and sound bath session at the Japanese Tea Garden. Or let laughter be the best medicine when Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias takes the Tobin Center stage for a Netflix taping. Check out the top seven things to do in San …
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TPR News Now: Thursday, August 20, 2026, 6 a.m. CDT
The latest local and regional news from Texas Public Radio
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Can Bexar County stay the course on avoiding a tax increase?
On Tuesday, Bexar County staff presented plans for a $2.6 billion budget that includes no cost of living increase for county staff, funds only a handful of critical infrastructure projects, and pulls money out of the rainy day fund to maintain popular pandemic-era programs.
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San Antonio nonprofit SNIPSA hosting puppy and kitten speed-dating event Saturday
SNIPSA provides animal rescues and adoptions as well as low-cost spay and neuter services. San Antonio nonprofit SNIPSA has saved 27,000 animals since
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Acclaimed Napa wine brand to open new Hill Country tasting room
Need further proof that the Texas wine industry has arrived? Celebrated Napa Valley wine brand The Debate is expanding into the Hill Country with plans to open a new Stonewall tasting room in spring 2027.The brand was founded in 2010 with a slightly esoteric philosophy. The Debate believes that …
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Lt. Gov Dan Patrick says Texas is ‘coming for the books’ in public school libraries
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks during Wednesday's press conference. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, during a Wednesday press conference, threatened to take over public
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Overtime Theater’s High Tea at Medusa’s Court offers unlikely mix of characters
The gorgon Medusa is one the main characters in Rita Anderson's Hit Tea at Medusa's Court. Rita Anderson’s High Tea at Medusa’s Court, being staged this
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Downtown San Antonio hotel fine tunes new high-tech recording studio
One of the most important recordings in music history happened in San Antonio’s Gunter Hotel, and now patrons can try to make the second most important recording at a newly opened studio on the same property.On November 23, 1936, Robert Johnson laid down the first of only two recordings he made in …
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Hearing for temporary restraining order on Big Bend border construction to take place in San Antonio
Bulldozers break ground in Big Bend National Park to begin border barrier and road construction. A San Antonio federal court has granted a hearing for a
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Commissioners briefed on Nov. 3 election prep, new voter website
Some project that local voter turnout on Nov. 3 could 2.5 times larger than it was for the March primaries.
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Alamo Colleges District eyes higher tax rate amid enrollment growth, budget pressures
District officials proposed a tax rate increase that is slightly higher than previously expected as they get a clearer picture of the 2027 budget.
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San Antonio City Council will vote Thursday on renaming César E. Chávez Boulevard
This street sign could soon be taken down if city council decides to rename César E. Chávez Boulevard. San Antonio City Council on Thursday will vote on
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Michelin teases date of 2026 Texas restaurant guide
Restaurant rating organization the Michelin Guide will reveal the third edition of its Texas selections on October 8, the organization stated, but it’s making a change in how it will make the announcement.
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Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran faces hecklers over her opposition to public vote on Spurs arena
District 3 Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran listens to hecklers during Tuesday's town hall meeting. Hecklers shouted out their frustrations at District 3
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Bexar County commissioners hear complaints about wedding solicitors
County commissioners have directed staff to post notices warning solicitors that they could be issued criminal trespass warnings if they solicit on county property.
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UT Austin is revamping its core curriculum. What does it mean for students?
The changes came after the Texas Legislature passed a higher education reform bill in 2025.
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Gov. Abbott proposes ban on H-1B visa use for Texas public schools during campaign stop
Students at Nimitz Middle School in Odessa line up to enter their next class on Sept. 13, 2023. Texas public schools couldn’t sponsor H-1B visas to hire
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ZZ Top to pay tribute to late drummer Frank Beard at Texas show
Texas rock trio ZZ Top will play a tribute to their late drummer, Frank Beard, at a scheduled tour stops at Austin's ACL Live at the Moody Theater on August 22 and 23. Beard died Monday, August 17, at 77.
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Commentary: Why my brother didn’t trust banks
W.F. Strong shares this cautionary tale Redneck Dave told to him.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes penalties for schools that keep 'vulgar' books on library shelves
“We’re coming for the books,” the lieutenant governor said in announcing plans to lower the performance rating of Texas schools that violate a recent law targeting obscene titles in school libraries.
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Heat advisory issued for San Antonio area Thursday through Sunday
San Antonio area residents will need to take precautions this week to prevent the threat of heat-related illnesses.
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San Antonio suburbs may see Amazon drone delivery as Prime Air expands
By the end of 2026, more Texans will be able to get ultrafast deliveries through Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery service. On Wednesday, August 19, the company announced a major expansion to nearly 500 cities and towns in the U.S., a sixfold increase from its current footprint.Although Amazon did …
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Multistate controversy highlights gray areas around surrogacy, bioethics expert says
A multistate surrogacy controversy — involving Alaska, California and Texas — could have far-reaching implications. One medical ethics expert said the case highlights the flaws and weaknesses around surrogacy agreements that pose dozens of unanswered questions.
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Today on Texas Standard: California/Texas surrogacy case tests abortion and parental rights
A dispute involving a California couple and their surrogate has moved to Texas after a serious fetal diagnosis led the intended parents to request an abortion and the surrogate refused. The case now raises complicated questions about contracts, custody, abortion law and parental rights across state …
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Zany San Antonio art bash celebrates 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure'
Tell 'em Large Marge sent ya! The San Antonio Street Art Initiative (SASAI) is throwing a massive bash at 313 Chestnut on August 21 to celebrate the anniversary of Pee-wee’s Big Adventure and the birthday of its late creator, Paul Reubens.Everybody’s Playhouse, a special edition of the nonprofit’s …
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TPR News Now: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Bexar County begins public discussions on budget gap; UT San Antonio delays start after cyber breach; How the SA Zoo is helping Texas horned lizards
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Doing business in San Antonio connects businesses with contracting opportunities
SPONSORED: The Greater San Antonio Chamber will host its Doing Business in San Antonio Conference & Luncheon on Sept. 1.
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Higher fees, fewer city services: What San Antonio’s proposed budget means for residents
San Antonio’s proposed budget would raise dozens of fees and reduce services as the city works to close a projected $158 million shortfall.
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‘One party got organized’: The ballot is set for Bexar County’s appraisal district races
One incumbent made a late decision not to run, and a former state lawmaker filed for her seat. A newly appointed conservative is unopposed.
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Will Houston or Austin land the NHL’s next team?
The league has zeroed in on Texas for expansion. Now investors are evaluating which city is the best fit for professional hockey.
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ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at age 77
Frank Beard performs with ZZ Top in Milan, Italy, in 2014. ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has died at the age of 77, leaving the iconic Texas blues-rock trio
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Chef behind San Antonio's Azúca to open new concept in Hemisfair
The owner of two popular San Antonio restaurants is making a move up north — but not by far. Rene Fernandez, the chef behind Southtown’s Azúca Nuevo Latino and Hola!, is taking over Künstler Tap Haus’ former location at 510 S. Alamo St. in Hemisfair.The concept was revealed in an August 14 public …
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‘Faux Pause’: Why Greg Abbott’s data center ‘crackdown’ looks a lot like election-year theater
Gov. Greg Abbott touts Texas' open doors for data center development at media event with Google officials last November. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott early this
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Minnesota sues Abbott to force extradition of ICE agent accused of shooting Venezuelan man
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a news conference at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin on Aug. 10, 2026. Minnesota leaders on Tuesday sued Gov. Greg Abbott
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Frank Beard, the drummer for legendary Houston rock band ZZ Top, dies at age 77
Beard is the second original band member to have died. In July 2021, ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill died at age 72.
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Albert Alvarez’s ‘Know Body’ exhibition explores what happens if artist cares about work more than ego
Albert Alvarez's style pays tribute to ancient Chinese brush painting and masters of the German Renaissance. The works in this Thursday's closing
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Fears grow over possible federal interference in midterm elections
Polling shows President Donald Trump is unpopular with independent voters — and the midterm elections could be a blue wave. But could Trump try to interfere with the election? He's used executive orders to attack voter eligibility, mail voting, voter databases and redistricting. How vulnerable are …
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San Antonio haunted house unleashes Jason Voorhees for fall 2026
Fun fact: the chi-chi-chi ha-ha-ha from the Friday the 13th franchise is actually ki-ki-ki ma-ma-ma. Not that anyone has time to argue semantics when Jason Voorhees is stalking them through San Antonio’s 13th Floor Haunted House.
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Bexar County begins tough budget talks, commissioners set tone with pay freeze
A citizen advisory committee recommended a 3.4% raise for commissioners — who themselves argued against it.
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A family of 4 need $200,000 or more to live comfortably in Texas, study finds
A single person in Texas needs about $90,000 a year to live comfortably, according to SmartAsset. A family of four needs more than $200,000 before taxes
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Minnesota sues Gov. Abbott as ICE agent charged in shooting faces possible release in Texas
The lawsuit seeks to force Gov. Abbott to approve the extradition of Christian Castro, who faces charges stemming from a January shooting in Minneapolis.
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Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Hardy, Benson Boone, Palomazo Norteño, Chavela
Singer-songwriter Hardy will perform Friday at Whitewater Amphitheater. San Antonio’s live-music calendar this week bounces from intimate songwriter
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Texas counties sue feds for trying to tie election security policies to anti-terrorism funding
Voters wait in line to cast their ballots in the 2024 presidential election at the Esperanza Acosta Memorial Library in El Paso on Nov. 5, 2024. El Paso
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Bexar County passes tax break for San Antonio-based H-E-B's regional center
Hundreds of jobs will be created at the center from 2028 to 2038.
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U.S. News declares 2 San Antonio high schools best for 2026
Two local schools — Basis San Antonio - Shavano Campus and San Antonio ISD's Young Women's Leadership Academy — are standing tall as two of the 100 best high schools in America, according to U.S. News and World Report's 2026-2027 Best High Schools rankings. And five more San Antonio-area schools …
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Man’s backflip into San Antonio River goes viral
A man does a backflip from an East Commerce Street bridge into the San Antonio River. A viral clip of a man doing a backflip from a downtown bridge into
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Former staffer for U.S. Sen. John Cornyn jumps to Democrat James Talarico’s campaign
James Talarico speaks at a campaign event in San Antonio earlier this year. A former staffer for Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn has crossed the aisle to
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State Fair of Texas cuts ticket prices for 2026 season
It will be cheaper to get into the State Fair of Texas this year. Admission and parking prices are being lowered for 2026, and kids will be able to get in for $10 every day, organizers have announced.
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San Antonio Street Art celebrating 40 years of Pee-wee’s Big Adventure with art walk, costume contest
Pee-wee famously visited the Alamo in his movie Pee-wee's Big Adventure. And he learned it doesn't have a basement. The San Antonio Street Art collective
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Texas families ask Supreme Court to review state law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms
A monument engraved with the Ten Commandments sits on the grounds of the Texas Capitol. More than two dozen Texas families have petitioned the U.S.
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Minnesota sues Gov. Abbott as ICE agent charged in shooting faces possible release in Texas
The lawsuit seeks to force Gov. Abbott to approve the extradition of Christian Castro, who faces charges stemming from a January shooting in Minneapolis.
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New $3.3M retail development rises in Alamo Heights
A new project is taking shape in one of Alamo Heights’ last empty lots. San Antonio firm Fulcrum Development is building a two-story, 20,800-square-foot shopping center at 6333 Broadway that could welcome its first tenants by fall 2027.Although it’s near businesses like Honchos House of Churros and …
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Permian Basin community seeks fix for radium in its drinking water
Utilities serving thousands of Texans exceed legal limits for radium.
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Assclown Alert: Screaming ‘socialism’ while Texas burns with Gov. Greg Abbott
Gov. Greg Abbott dropped $10 million on his latest ad buy. Assclown Alert is a column of opinion, analysis and snark. Gov. Greg Abbott is spending $10
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Texans advised to keep watch as hurricane season continues
Peak activity in Atlantic season expected to begin later this month.
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Broadband grants paused as critics allege favoritism toward Elon Musk’s Starlink
The Texas Broadband office made the announcement after facing scrutiny from lawmakers for changing the rules to seemingly favor companies such as Elon Musk’s Starlink.
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Today on Texas Standard: New developments in Big Bend border wall fight
Federal officials have halted border barrier construction inside Big Bend National Park after crews had already begun clearing land for the project. The decision follows weeks of concern from residents and conservationists about potential damage to one of Texas’ most distinctive landscapes, though …
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Southwest and American airlines ground humanoid robots as passengers
Texas' two major airlines are drawing a hard line between human and humanoid: American Airlines and Southwest Airlines won’t permit human-like or animal-like robots to board flights as passengers.
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Eastside full-service mail provider will lay off 164 employees by the end of September
Postal Center International leased the 100,000-square-foot space in San Antonio in 2021, but its now laying off workers across the country.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claims ‘antifa merchandise’ given out at James Talarico rally
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks at a press conference at the Texas Capitol in Austin on June 23, 2025. Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who's running for
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Republican strategist blasts Ken Paxton as ‘fundamentally flawed’
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at 2024 AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. During a weekend political roundup
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Luxe Italian body treatment pops up at posh San Antonio resort
An Italian beauty treatment heralded by the editors of Cosmopolitan and Elle is making its way to San Antonio. Endospheres will stage a two-month residency at the Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort’s Loma de Vida spa, September 1-November 30.
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San Antonio considers extending Midtown TIRZ to potentially pay for arena site
It’s become a funding source for projects like Pearl, the zoo and Witte Museum. Now it could also be used to buy land for a Spurs arena.
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5 things to know about the #5-ranked UT Longhorns before the start of football season
"There's no easy games on this Texas schedule," says a seasoned sports reporter.
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UT San Antonio delays start of fall semester after cyber breach
Just two days before classes start at UT San Antonio, online and phone systems were down and payment deadlines were being pushed back.
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80-acre Texas estate with 2 ponds hits market for $11.5 million
Imagine acres of green vistas, tree-lined paths and the privacy that comes with a personal oasis. That’s S Lazy S Ranch, set on 80 acres at 8502 Stansberry Road in Wallis, about a two and a half drive from San Antonio. It’s for sale for $11.5 million, listed by Rachel Hrncir with Martha Turner …
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Trump administration pauses border construction in Big Bend National Park
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott said Monday he was “pausing all construction activity” in the West Texas park ahead of a visit to the region this week. Scott’s visit comes after two weeks of public outcry over images of bulldozers and other heavy machinery clearing land …
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Feds pausing Big Bend border construction while CBP commissioner visits the park
A mock border wall stands in front of Venga Coffee in Terlingua Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner
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City Council votes 6-5 against putting city’s $489 million arena contribution on November ballot
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones speaks after a recent town hall about the Spurs arena project. In a narrow vote, City Council on Monday rejected Mayor
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46 confirmed New World screwworm infestations: Texas tracker and what you need to know
Track confirmed New World screwworm infestations in Texas and learn what the flesh-eating parasite is, which animals are at risk, how it spreads, what symptoms to watch for and what officials are doing to contain the outbreak.
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San Antonio City Council strikes down call for Spurs arena vote
Following a contentious two weeks that saw Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones at odds with some local leaders, San Antonio City Council waved off a proposal that would have sent a $489 million piece of Spurs arena funding to voters in November.
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CPS Energy responds to Abbott's plan to privatize the SA electricity market
Governor Greg Abbott is calling for the San Antonio electricity market to be opened up to private for-profit power companies. CPS Energy is the largest municipally owned electricity provider in the nation, and each year contributes about half a billion dollars to the city’s general fund. CPS Energy …
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San Antonio City Council rejects public vote on $489M Spurs arena contribution
The packed chamber was split between those who said voters are being shut out and those who believe a county vote last year should suffice.
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D7 Councilmember Alderete Gavito warns of possible cyberattacks on local utilities
San Antonio Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito is calling for renewed scrutiny of cybersecurity protections at the city’s municipally owned water and electric utilities following attacks on water systems in Minnesota.
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Jonas Brothers will bring latest tour to San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center this fall
The Jonas Brothers last performed in San Antonio in 2023. To the delight of South Texas millennials eager to relive the Camp Rock side-bang era, the Jonas
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Jonas Brothers reignite Burning Up Tour in San Antonio this fall
A year after celebrating their 20th anniversary with a big tour, the Jonas Brothers are going on a fresh road trip with "The Burning Up Tour All Over Again," which will stop at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Saturday, November 14.
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New York Times picks two San Antonio spots among nation’s best Mexican restaurants
Garcia's Mexican Food has won yet more national praise. The New York Times placed two San Antonio-area eateries on its list of the nation's 41 best
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Texas cities eye property tax hikes, spending cuts amid yawning budget gaps
A person looks out at the Dallas skyline from City Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. DALLAS — Texas cities have floated unusual proposals to slash their
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Paxton, Roblox clash over documents in children’s safety lawsuit
Texas sued the video game company over allegations it failed to keep kids safe from predators on the platform.
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Texas ranks as third-worst state for women’s equality, according to new study
People march for abortion rights in the streets of downtown San Antonio. Texas ranks as the third-worst state for women’s equality, trailing only Oklahoma
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Condé Nest ranks San Antonio Zoo among world’s best
One of the four male gorillas housed at the zoo's recently opened Congo Falls exhibit looks into the camera. The San Antonio Zoo has yet another accolade
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Trendy Italian wrap chain rolls into Northwest San Antonio
After making its area debut in February, fast-casual chain Piada Italian Street Food is wrapping up its first location inside San Antonio city limits. The buzzy brand will open its newest restaurant in the Huebner Oaks Center at 11745 I-10 W. on August 25.Columbus, Ohio entrepreneur Chris Doody …
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Barn doors to open soon at historic dairy and Voelcker farmstead in Hardberger Park
The Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy has nearly completed restoration of the 1800s-era Voelcker Historic Farmstead and dairy barn.
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Texas regulators prepare fraud case against TEXITcoin as founder denies wrongdoing
Take the mania of cryptocurrency and mix in the vibe of the Texas Nationalist Movement and you get TEXITcoin. It’s a blockchain digital currency that has run into trouble with the law. On Monday the Texas State Securities Board will present its fraud enforcement case against TEXITcoin.
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TPS recipients hope a potential change of power in Congress provides relief from deportation
A late-June U.S. Supreme Court ruling effectively allows the Trump administration to revoke Temporary Protected Status from any nationality. That puts more than 100,000 TPS recipients in Texas at risk of being expelled from the country.
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Today on Texas Standard: State ratings put Austin schools at risk of Texas takeover
Texas has released its latest A-through-F accountability ratings, with most public schools holding steady or improving. But two Austin middle schools received failing grades for a fifth consecutive year, putting Austin ISD at risk of districtwide state intervention.
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Ken Paxton says he doesn’t know ‘details’ of Texas’ THC ban — even though he’s the state’s top legal officer
Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at a press conference in Fort Worth last month. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who's running for U.S. Senate, is
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Fredericksburg reels in chic new Gulf seafood restaurant
The owners of a popular Fredericksburg chop house are wading into new waters. Sarah and Jesse Barter, the couple behind Hill & Vine, will open a new seafood spot, Gulf Ranch, at 101 W San Antonio St. in summer 2027.Gulf Ranch will serve daily supper and a weekend brunch, focusing on Gulf seafood …
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Texas' complicated history
Texas history is more than just history. It’s filled with myth— and amnesia—that provides a permission structure which fuels conservative politics. It also has a powerful influence on the nation as a whole. In his book Texas: An American History, Benjamin Heber Johnson shines new light on Texas …
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TPR News Now: Monday, August 17, 2026
SA council considers putting Spurs arena vote before voters this fall; Bexar County grapples with budget deficit; Texas juvies fail to meet standards
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Missed shifts were costly to this McDonald's. An app has fixed the problem
Unexpected absences can cost employers tens of thousands of dollars a month. An app that helps workers with last-minute transportation, food and childcare is making a difference.
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Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction
Four states are suing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, alleging that the platforms were designed to hook kids and that Meta hid the mental health risks.
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Geekdom announces the end of its coworking space. Instead, it will focus on the startup ‘valley of death’.
Much of Geekdom’s focus was turning ideas into businesses. Now, the company wants to support people who already have startups off the ground.
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Frida Fest brings San Antonio together through art, culture and the resilience of Frida Kahlo
Frida Fest celebrated its 10th anniversary over the weekend. It included vendors, mariachi, folklorico, art, and a Frida Kahlo look-alike contest.
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Judge Sakai: No property tax hike or cuts to basics to close county budget gap
The county needs to close a spending gap of $145 million through 2028.
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This little-known command center in San Antonio responds to emergencies across South Texas
This little-known command center is marking 30 years of trauma transfers, medical helicopters emergency response and more across South Texas.
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Limits on certain firearms, silencers lifted for some in Texas after judge’s order takes effect
Rifles line the walls of the Frisco Gun Club in Frisco on May 1, 2024. Nearly century-old federal restrictions on certain short-barrel firearms and
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Science & Medicine: San Antonio's fungus lab is on the front line of a growing drug-resistance crisis
When doctors can't identify a fungal infection, they often turn to UT Health San Antonio's Fungus Testing Laboratory, which has discovered more than 60 new species since 2013. The lab is now racing to fight drug-resistant fungi while helping bring new antifungal treatments to market.
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Sunday Puzzle: O-OO
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and KXJZ listener Nori Aquino of Sacramento, Calif.
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Billions of sea stars have died. A Northwest tribe is trying to save the species
Sunflower sea stars are critically endangered in the Pacific Ocean. University of Washington researchers are working with the Samish Indian Nation to bring this 24-armed creature back from the brink of extinction.
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In this flood-ravaged South Texas town, residents are rebuilding while waiting for federal aid
Less than a month after historic flooding hit a wide swath of Texas, residents in the rural Zavala County town of Crystal City are working together to salvage what they can — and piece their lives back together, one day at a time.
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‘How do we find the next customer?’: Stirista CEO talks AI and growing a company in San Antonio
Ajay Gupta started Stirista in 2009. He dives deep on the San Antonio-based company’s growth, data-driven approach and adoption of AI.
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Best Hill Country restaurants worth the drive and more popular stories
Editor's note: The top San Antonio news of the week includes several sad and sudden closures. We also round up the best Hill Country dining and local farmers markets. Read on for our most popular stories, then plan your weekend right here.
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U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro to receive Hispanic Heritage Award for public service
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, speaks at a press conference earlier this year. U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro will receive the Public Service Award at
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San Antonio-area colleges seek Workforce Pell eligibility in first round of applications
The long-awaited Pell Grant expansion is here — and at least a few area institutions submitted their first workforce programs for approval.
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Zorba’s Greek Mediterranean Grill closes after 18 years in business
Zorba's Greek Mediterranean Grill has served its last gyros and kebabs. San Antonio has lost another longtime family-owned dining spot. Zorba's Greek
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Trump administration wants to allow companies to hack foreign cybercriminals
The White House memorandum is thin on details, but it aims to give private businesses the ability to sabotage or spy on certain foreign actors.
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'Wait Wait' for August 15, 2026: The Wait Wait Summer Spectacular!
This week, we celebrate our endless summer with some of our favorite guests, including Jason Benetti, Mychal Threets, Lily King, and Renee Rapp!
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From cockpit to catwalk with aviation icon Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart was famous as an early aviatrix. Her flight suit is part of a bigger story about the history of American fashion and celebrity.
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Hundreds of U.S. diplomats stuck in limbo months after Middle East evacuations
Hundreds of U.S. diplomats remain in limbo, months after they were evacuated from the Middle East, as the war with Iran drags on.
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Pentagon replaces USS Abraham Lincoln in Middle East following historic deployment
Families of crew members aboard the USS Lincoln have put pressure on the Pentagon to address problems that have cropped up during the aircraft carrier's record-breaking 250-day deployment.
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Silvio Rodríguez: Singing Cuba's history from revolutionary triumphs to modern protests
From its triumphant revolution to the decay of today, singer-songwriter Silvio Rodriguez has chronicled Cuba's history.
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Shh… Action! Modern Silent Shorts brings live music and dialogue-free film to New York
Contemporary silent films are touring around the New York area this summer as part of Modern Silent Shorts.
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Saturday Sports: Lakers sale; WNBA and transgender athletes; White Sox 'Pope night'
NPR's Eyder Peralta and sports reporter Michele Steele discuss the sale of the L.A. Lakers, the WNBA's handling of player remarks on transgender athletes and "Pope night" for the Chicago White Sox.
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Phoebe Bridgers releases highly anticipated third solo studio album, 'Lost Weekend'
A look inside Phoebe Bridgers' new album, "Lost Weekend," and the lives she's lived since we heard from her last.
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From Wales with love: Stranded sea turtle Rhossi back in Texas after epic 5k-mile trek
NPR's Eyder Peralta talks to the care team of Rhossi, a sea turtle from the Gulf of Mexico that was returned to Texas this week after getting swept up in an ocean current that took him to Wales.
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The AI cheating disaster that forced Mexico's top university back to pen and paper
Widespread fraud on a university entrance exam in Mexico is one more example of cheating in the age of AI. NPR's Eyder Peralta talks with Tricia Bertram Gallant of UCSD about academic integrity.
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Week in Politics: USS Lincoln; latest primaries and Democrats; White House ballroom
A shortage of some munitions as well as the problems with the USS Lincoln have the Trump administration on the defensive. Meanwhile, what the latest primaries show about Democratic enthusiasm.
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Former Afghan official Matin Bek on life after the U.S. exit
Five years ago, Taliban militants retook the Afghan capital, Kabul. NPR's Eyder Peralta talks to former Afghan official Matin Bek about the consequences of the U.S. withdrawal from his country.
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TV creator Liz Meriwether talks about her new dark comedy crime thriller, 'Furious'
NPR's Eyder Peralta talks to show creator Liz Meriwether about her new dark and funny TV crime thriller, 'Furious.'
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Diplomat Ken Salazar on his memoir, 'Borderlands: My Fight For an Inclusive America'
NPR's Eyder Peralta talks to former U.S. ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar about his new memoir, "Borderlands: My Fight For an Inclusive America."
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Why arm wrestling is having a massive second 'golden age'
The sport of arm wrestling has been around for centuries. The 1970s and '80s are considered the "golden years" of professional competition. There's a new surge of interest and it's gaining popularity.
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Veteran journalist Sam Roberts discusses the art of the obit in, 'Are They Dead Yet?'
Sam Roberts has spent a good part of his career writing obituaries for the New York Times. NPR's Eyder Peralta talks with him about his work and his new book, "Are They Dead Yet?"
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ICE detained a Venezuelan soccer pro. His case shows the immigration backlog crisis
Homero Calderón's detention by ICE spotlights the massive backlog in the U.S. immigration system.