Hey San Antonio, it’s Wednesday, August 26th, 2026. Here’s the latest:
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San Antonio will consider regulating data centers. It’s unclear if that involves a moratorium.
San Antonio City Council is considering new requirements for data centers, including a possible halt to construction for up to 6 months.
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‘It’s a pressure cooker’: Greater Chamber’s top staff exits amid tough political landscape
A trio of seasoned policy experts is leaving, with some citing the increasingly unstable state and local policy environment.
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Democrat running against Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick accuses him, Gov. Abbott of fiscal mismanagement
State Rep. Vikki Goodwin said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick hasn't responded to her requests to debate. During a Tuesday visit to San Antonio, Texas Rep. Vikki
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Federal judge strikes down Texas law restricting drag performances
The ruling comes after an appeals court set aside the judge’s earlier decision, allowing the 2023 law to take effect in March while the legal challenge continued.
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Firefighters union unanimously censures San Antonio Fire Chief Valerie Frausto
Firefighters union delegates unanimously censured San Antonio Fire Chief Valerie Frausto amid lawsuits and grievances over labor disputes.
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Former Le Cirque chef opens casual bistro on San Antonio's East Side
The last place you'd expect to find a chef who once ran Le Cirque’s kitchen might be the East Side. But Raphael Francois, whose laurelled career has spanned the legendary New York restaurant, several Michelin-starred standouts, and some of West Hollywood’s buzziest hot spots, has opened an intimate …
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Federal judge rules Texas’ drag ban is unconstitutional prohibition of free speech
"Dragtivist" Brigitte Bandit, a plaintiff in the case, said drag is a vital form of free expression. A Texas law banning drag performances in the
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COVID is on the rise again as students head back to the classroom
Most have some protection through antibodies from past infection and vaccination. Still, here's what to know to protect yourself.
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Country icon Dolly Parton, with many San Antonio ties, dies at 80
News has spread fast that country legend Dolly Parton has died at age 80, as confirmed August 25 by her nephew and longtime head of security, Bryan Seaver.
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Bexar County GOP files suit to kick independent DA candidate Jason Wolff off November ballot
Wolff has served as a Bexar County assistant district Attorney and as a judge. Jason Wolff, an independent candidate running for Bexar County District
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Silicon Valley manufacturer IEM plans to build $200M factory at Brooks, hire 3,000 workers
The Silicon Valley-based power distribution manufacturer IEM plans to build a $200 million facility at Brooks and employ 3,000 people.
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Vet care is getting more expensive. Here’s how to save money and keep pets healthy
A recent study found veterinary care has risen more than 60% since 2014. A low-cost clinic in Texas has tips for lowering your bills.
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Paranormal Fest returning to kick off spooky season at San Antonio’s ‘haunted’ Black Swan Inn
An attendee of the Psychic & Spirit Festival at Victoria's Black Swan Inn terrifies as The Nun from the movie The Conjuring II, which later became its
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San Antonio loomed large in the late Dolly Parton’s country music career
Dolly Parton performs during an early-career concert in San Antonio. Singer, songwriter and actress Dolly Parton, who catapulted from country music
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Dolly Parton, one of country music’s most singular performers, has died at age 80
The artist was a star performer in country music, and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.
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San Antonio theater company finds permanent West Side home
As La Bête Productions wraps up its inaugural season, it has another reason to celebrate. The San Antonio theatrical company has found a permanent home at Woodlawn Pointe(702 Donaldson Ave.) on the West Side.Peter Photos, La Bête’s president, and Blake Hamman, artistic director, are both longtime …
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Federal judge strikes down Texas law restricting drag performances
The ruling comes after an appeals court set aside the judge's earlier decision, allowing the 2023 law to take effect in March while the legal challenge continued.
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Has the war between the U.S. and Iran become a quagmire?
When President Trump launched the war with Iran he said it would be over in four to five weeks. But it’s been dragging on for six months. Trump ran for president with the promise of no more “forever wars,” but has the war with Iran become a quagmire that has no end in sight. What are the …
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Rising food prices deepen hunger across San Antonio and Texas
Persistently high grocery prices are forcing more San Antonio-area families to choose between food and other necessities, contributing to a sharp increase in food insecurity across South Texas.
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Here are some of the most unusual high school mascots in Texas
Texas Monthly rounded up some of the most interesting avatars in the Lone Star State.
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San Antonio grocer H-E-B undertaking $16 million renovation of its Las Palmas store
A rendering shows the planned exterior changes to H-E-B's Las Palmas store. San Antonio-based grocer H-E-B has begun a $15.6 million renovation of its Las
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Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Buddy Guy, Gary Clark Jr., Edith Márquez, Sam Williams
Buddy Guy performs at Summerstage in Central Park for the Blue Note Jazz Festival This week, San Antonio's live music calendar is offering up guitar
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New hearing sought in fight over Texas law that gave undocumented students in-state tuition
Students enter the College of Arts and Sciences building at Texas A&M University in College Station on Sept. 18, 2025. An advocacy group is seeking a new
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Erick Lopez, deported to Honduras after HPD traffic stop, misses the ‘freedom’ of his life in Houston
Lopez was one of at least 19 people HPD handed over to ICE from April through June. On Tuesday, HPD Chief Noe Diaz was slated to face questions from a city council committee about the coordination — but he skipped the meeting.
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Austin Thai favorite to open in booming New Braunfels development
A popular Texas mini-chain is making its way to New Braunfels. Spoon + Fork Thai Kitchen will open its first Hill Country restaurant in the booming Solms Landing development at 2292 Sophie Ln.Spoon + Fork, not to be confused with New Braunfels breakfast favorite Fork and Spoon, first opened in …
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San Antonio Republican candidate’s years-old social media posts about cocaine go viral
Jorge Borrego is running for Texas House District 118, which includes San Antonio's south and east sides. Jorge Borrego, a Republican running to represent
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Gunter Hotel opens recording studio, builds on San Antonio’s music legacy
The Gunter Hotel’s new professional recording studio aims to make San Antonio a destination for musicians while connecting the city’s musical past with its future.
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Industry warns of blackouts, economic woes if Texas overreacts to data center, transmission line anger
Energy regulators and industry experts warn that the state’s delays to major projects amid backlash from residents could create rolling blackouts and strangle growth of other industries that need power.
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San Antonio fire union votes to censure city’s chief, citing ‘loss of confidence’
SAFD Chief Valerie Frausto has served in the department since 2000. The governing body of San Antonio's powerful fire union earlier this month voted
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Millions of older Americans don’t have enough to eat, as food prices rise beyond fixed incomes
Inflation in food prices can hit even harder for people in their 60s and older as they also juggle fixed incomes, health problems and changes in federal law. Experts say the age group is a “forgotten population” when it comes to food insecurity.
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Slim Chickens closes only Helotes restaurant after 9 years
A growing fast-casual chain has flown the coop in Helotes. After nine years, Slim Chickens abruptly shuttered its 2530 Bandera Rd location on Monday, August 24. The spot was the franchise’s first foray into the San Antonio area.A sign on the door, first noticed by a user of popular Facebook forum …
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Texas Standard for Aug. 25, 2026: West Texas power line fight grows as data center demand surges
After the deadly 2021 winter storms and blackouts, Texas planned a massive expansion of high-voltage transmission lines to strengthen the grid, particularly in fast-growing West Texas. But now, landowners and a bipartisan group of lawmakers are now pushing back against the projects as data centers …
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Hill Country flood recovery lags despite greater damage in 2026
Nearly two months after floodwaters swept through parts of the Texas Hill Country, the water has receded, but the damage left behind remains.
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Counting the costs: A running tally of every tax or rate increase San Antonians are facing this tight budget year
Declining property values have left nearly every large taxing entity in Bexar County with a revenue deficit this year.
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Industry warns of blackouts, economic woes if Texas overreacts to data center, transmission line anger
Energy regulators and industry experts warn that the state’s delays to major projects amid backlash from residents could create rolling blackouts and strangle growth of other industries that need power.
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New hearing sought in fight over Texas law that gave undocumented students in-state tuition
A federal judge blocked the Texas Dream Act in June after it was challenged by the Trump administration and state officials declined to defend it.
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TPR News Now: Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, 6 a.m.
The latest local and regional news from Texas Public Radio.
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UIW welcomes students into its newly renovated Founders Hall expansion
The former AT&T headquarters is now an extension of UIW’s main campus welcoming students for the first time this fall.
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Southstar has big plans for this old brewery. But improvements to Lone Star Boulevard will come first.
Owners of the shuttered and blighted brewery site want to launch their massive redevelopment plan by first rebuilding Lone Star Boulevard.
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More than 1.2 million Texans’ voter registrations are suspended
Some voters dropped from Texas voting rolls may not be aware until they show up to cast a ballot. More than 1.2 million Texans are on the state's Voter
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Abbott asks court to reject Minnesota bid to force extradition of ICE officer
The Texas governor said he has doubts Christian Castro is a fugitive subject to extradition, adding the state is still investigating. A hearing on keeping him in custody is Tuesday.
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James Talarico calls out Ken Paxton for data center plan that social media platform tags as AI generated
Ken Paxton speaks during 2024 AmericaFest in Phoenix. Social media platform X has flagged a graphic posted by U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton to outline
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San Antonio university named top college for 2027 by Princeton Review
Back-to-school season has returned in full force, and that means it's time for college rankings. One San Antonio university in particular is being hailed as the top of the class for 2027.
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Paxton promises to ban Chinese technology and chatbots that endanger children in data center platform
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Ken Paxton on Monday pledged to ban Chinese technology from U.S. data centers and hold companies criminally liable if their
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Tejano singer-turned-politician Bobby Pulido looks to close the deal with South Texas voters
Bobby Pulido takes the stage Saturday with gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa and U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico. Tejano singer-turned-South
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Abbott asks court to reject Minnesota bid to force extradition of ICE officer
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks to delegates and attendees at the 2026 Texas State Republican Convention on Friday, June 12, 2026 in Houston. Gov. Greg Abbott has
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TPR News Now: Monday, Aug. 24, 2026 6 p.m.
The latest local and regional news from Texas Public Radio.
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County Republican Party in North Texas faces backlash after posing anti-Muslim question to nominee
Candidate Joshua Gallardo said he's opted to run as a write-in candidate after a county GOP official asked him a question about training K-9s to bite
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Buc-ee’s butts heads with Ohio over mini mart beaver logo
BEAVERCREEK, Ohio (AP) — A lip-licking alligator, a smiling moose and a hat-wearing bear are among the many cartoon animals to have found themselves in the crosshairs of Buc-ee’s, the popular Texas convenience store chain that has a penchant for protecting its buck-toothed beaver.
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New Braunfels' only poke restaurant suddenly closes after 8 years
A New Braunfels strip center that has seen a rash of closures now has another vacancy. After eight years, Ohana Poke & Sushi Burrito has closed at 651 N. Business I-35, shuttered August 21, citing the rising cost of doing business.“Due to the affordability of our poke and sushi burritos,” the …
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott releases botched summer playlist no one asked for
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spreads good cheer at the Republican National Convention. Somewhere, a social media intern should be embarrassed. Even though
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New UIL heat safety rules change the way football practices, other outside activities are gauged
Using the wet bulb globe temperature, the guidelines have prompted schools to get creative or mull indoor practice facilities.
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Will the San Antonio Spurs cover a $220 million infrastructure bond to avoid another arena vote?
The Spurs' Peter Holt speaks to reporters following county approval of the arena project in November. Will the San Antonio Spurs pay for $200 million-plus
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Kid-friendly The Magic Faraway Tree fails to bear fruit
With kids and families always on the hunt for entertainment, it’s typically a safe bet for a movie studio to offer up something new, even if it is a film based on an old property. The Magic Faraway Tree, based on a series of books that started in the 1930s, is a very old property, one that its …
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Here’s why it feels like so many foods are being recalled right now
From jalapeños to lettuce, recent guidances have some shoppers questioning what is or isn't safe.
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UT-San Antonio begins new semester Monday after pushing back due to cyber breach
UTSA's fall semester is underway. More than 42,000 students began returning to the University of Texas at San Antonio on Monday for the start of the fall
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Five-year-old boy and his father, detained in Austin on their way to a soccer game, will be deported
Liam Tadeo's father has chosen to return to Mexico with his son rather than risk the child being separated from his family. Liam was due to begin kindergarten in Austin this year.
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Doc Watkins riffs on Jazz, TX's decade in new San Antonio memoir
Brent “Doc” Watkins wasn’t always known for his San Antonio swing. Although his Pearl lounge, Jazz, TX, has been filled with honking trumpets and skittering drums for 10 years, he spent his youth devoted to classical.That journey from concert hall to bandstand is now chronicled in a new book: Jazz …
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New places, new words: How outings can build early literacy
A look at how parents in one program in San Antonio use everyday conversations and experiences outside the home to build the language skills that form the foundation for literacy.
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Flock cameras face growing backlash across Texas counties, but getting rid of them is complicated
Drivers pass Flock cameras mounted next to the Southwest Freeway in Houston on Aug. 17, 2026. HOUSTON — At a 9 a.m. Harris County Commissioners Court
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Today on Texas Standard: What’s behind the recent surge in food recalls?
A string of food recalls and outbreaks has affected products ranging from lettuce and blueberries to dozens of items sold at H-E-B. The recent headlines may leave consumers wondering whether food safety problems are becoming more common and what they can do to protect themselves.
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Dangerous heat continues in San Antonio, with slight relief expected next month
A high of 103 was recorded in San Antonio at 3:54 p.m. on Sunday, just shy of the record for the date of 104.
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2 fun Texas towns named top travel destinations for Labor Day 2026
San Antonio residents have one last opportunity to take a three-day weekend before the summer season ends, and two Texas towns — one each in the Hill Country and Gulf Coast — have soared onto a new list of the best destinations to visit over the Labor Day holiday.
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CDC study finds substantial increase in cases of high blood pressure in pregnant women
The study covered cases from 2016 to 2024. The CDC did not identify a cause. A North Texas OB-GYN offers possible ideas and discusses risk factors and treatment.
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TPR News Now: Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, 6 a.m.
The latest local and regional news from Texas Public Radio
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Spurs arena defeat tests Mayor Jones’ influence as budget fight looms
Last week San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones lost the city council vote 5-6 to hold a city vote on funding the proposed downtown Spur arena. Jones joins "The Source" to discuss moving forward as the city is dealing with a budget shortfall.
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Judge denies motion for new trial for Karmelo Anthony
Judge Michael Chitty from Kaufman County denied Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial for the killing of Austin Metcalf.
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Pressure mounts to allow treated oilfield waste in Texas rivers and on rangeland
As oil and gas companies run out of places to dispose of their wastewater, Texas regulators are drafting permits to treat and reuse it outside the oilfields.
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Could a diversion center reduce deaths in the Bexar County jail?
San Antonio and Bexar County officials are exploring a diversion and recovery center for some people accused of low-level offenses whose conduct is connected to mental illness, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or substance-use disorders.
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Texas ranks near bottom for women's equality in 2026
Texans have many reasons to brag on their state, but one study that annually ranks Texas near the bottom of the pack could use some forward momentum: WalletHub's annual report, "Best & Worst States for Women’s Equality," ranks the state as the third worst for women's equality in 2026.
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These local high schoolers spent the summer flying drones for public health on the city’s Southwest Side
How licensed drone pilots (who are also SWISD high schoolers) flew drones to capture 3D imaging of walkability and accessibility.
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Texas maternal mortality committee’s next report will skip post-‘Roe’ deaths. Lawmakers suspect political influence.
Hope Ngumezi speaks earlier this year at the unveiling of a San Antonio mural memorializing Texas women who died because they couldn't obtain abortion
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Texas oil and gas regulators will no longer have to accept public comment at open meetings
Commissioner Wayne Christian (left) introduces a new public participation policy during the Railroad Commission of Texas meeting on Tuesday. This article
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Hemp industry files new lawsuit over Texas THC ban claiming job losses, medical marijuana monopoly
Several members of the hemp industry are filing an additional lawsuit against the state of Texas alleging the ban on nearly all hemp-derived THC products has led to massive job loss and has created a monopoly for the state’s medical marijuana program.
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Science & Medicine: Communicating with Aphasia
When Bruce Willis, an action movie star known for his way with words, started to lose his language skills, it made news. He had aphasia.
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Bexar County defendants wait months in jail for competency treatment; judge says Texas is violating their rights
A federal judge rejected Texas’ bid to pause a 21-day competency restoration mandate as Bexar County defendants face months-long waits.
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NY Times spotlights 2 San Antonio-area restaurants and more top stories
Editor's note: The top San Antonio news of the week puts the spotlight on San Antonio's best Mexican restaurants and high schools. Plus, the income Texans need to live comfortably right now. Read on for our top five stories of the week, then plan your weekend via this guide.
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‘Suicide by Cop’: How a poorly defined term shifts accountability for lost lives
Police accountability protesters hold up signs during a San Antonio demonstration. This article was originally published by the Texas Observer, a
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Watchdog group accuses San Antonio councilwoman of violating the Texas Open Meetings Act
Sukh Kaur defends the merits of her "list" during a City Council meeting in June. In a lengthy Facebook post that included emails exchanged by San Antonio
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Everyone we saw having a boozy good time at Whiskey Business 2026
San Antonio turned out in a big way Friday for the 11th annual installment of Whiskey Business, the city's premier spirits- and food-tasting event.
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San Antonio’s most popular malls are headed in different directions. That’s intentional.
The Shops at La Cantera and North Star Mall are adding different kinds of tenants. It’s part of a strategy by owners GGP.
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Pearl event this Sunday will showcase San Antonio chefs’ deft approaches to ceviche
Pullman Market is hosting a seafood-focused event this Sunday. Pullman Market will host an event this Sunday that seems designed to beat the heat. It's a
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The 25 best reviewed San Antonio restaurants on Yelp right now
San Antonio's dining scene is packed with options, but which restaurants are earning the most love from diners right now? We dug into Yelp ratings and
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Austin Food & Wine Festival dishes out 2026 chef lineup
Looking for a quick culinary road trip from San Antonio? The folks at the Austin Food & Wine Festival have cooked up their 15th annual event with an all-star local lineup and tickets on sale now. The festival will be held at November 6-8 at Auditorium Shores.
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Deaf migrants deported without access to sign language interpreters
Without interpreters, migrants have been unable to understand actions taken by DHS officials that resulted in their deportation.
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Ceviche celebration at Mezquite to feature tastings from the sea
Pullman Market is holding a chef-driven event on Sunday called Mariscos y Mezquite, that features harvested seafood and stories behind the catch from some of the city’s finest.
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Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign says it’s against privatizing social security
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton speaks at the Angry Elephant in San Antonio earlier this month. In a statement to the Current, Republican U.S.
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Texas juvenile prisons were on ‘full lockdown’ for days after officer’s assault, state says
The lockdown occurred after an "exceptionally brutal” assault against a correctional staffer, according to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
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The Victorian Lady Inn bed and breakfast, designed by the McNay’s renowned architect, is now for sale
A mansion built in 1899 by renowned architect Atlee Ayres — known for designing the residence that later became the McNay Art Museum — and now operated as
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San Antonio restaurant Tu Asador closes its second location
Tu Asador, which specializes in Mexican-style steaks and grilled meats, opened its first brick-and-mortar location in 2021. Mexican steakhouse Tu Asador
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Where to drink: 6 San Antonio honky-tonks with a new spin on country
Honky-tonks may have rough roots, but San Antonio’s newest takes don’t need peanuts on the floor to make those Justin Ropers glide. From a St. Mary’s strip classic with an all means y’all vibe to a downtown haunt out of Cowboy Carter, these Alamo City bars might not have broken-bottle grit, but …
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ICE refuses to let U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro visit 5-year-old detained at Dilley trailer prison
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro speaks at a recent press conference. In a Friday afternoon Instagram video, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said Immigration and Customs
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TPR News Now: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026 6 p.m.
The latest local and regional news from Texas Public Radio.
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Entertainment chain Taroko Sports finally opens in San Antonio
Taiwanese entertainment center Taroko Sports is finally stepping up to the plate in San Antonio. After a year of anticipation, the baseball-themed chain is opening its first San Antonio complex in the Park North Shopping Center at 618 NW Loop 410 on August 29.Batting cages are the centerpiece of …
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New CPS Energy program lets customers invest in solar without a roof
CPS Energy and Big Sun Solar are expanding a community solar program where customers purchase solar panels in off-site solar farms.
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Pressure increases for Texas to allow treated drilling waste into rivers and rangeland
State Sen. Charles Perry, a Republican from Lubbock, attends the Aug. 10 ribbon cutting for a new produced water treatment facility in Orla, Texas. This
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Climate change isn’t the new normal. What we’re experiencing now is just the beginning.
Smoke from recent wildfires rolls over a Spanish highway. Bad Takes is a column of opinion and analysis. Good thing climate change is a hoax or we'd be in
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This Monte Vista century home for sale recently underwent an $80,000 price cut
A grand estate in Monte Vista underwent a drastic price cut since it was listed for sale in June. The asking price on the 1910 property has been slashed
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‘Second Nature’ explores the surprising diversity of sex and gender in the animal kingdom
Narrated by Elliot Page, this documentary examines more than 1,500 species that change sex and challenge conventional ideas about gender in the animal kingdom.
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A ballpark for the community remains on the table as city pursues new use for Wolff Stadium
A master planning process is underway to determine whether the 32-year-old ballpark remains or is cleared out to make way for other kinds of development the community wants.
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San Antonio’s Gunter Hotel opens recording studio in honor of its storied musical legacy
The recording studio at the Gunter Hotel. The Gunter Hotel's latest amenity is another nod to its rich musical history, and it may be the boutique
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Bar House owner to open new concept on San Antonio's St. Mary's Strip
A new project is taking shape at one of the most scandalous addresses of San Antonio’s St. Mary’s Strip. According to a recent state regulatory filing, Nick Marquez — the owner of Bar House — is renovating the former home of The Gallery Club at 2726 St. Mary's St. for an as-yet-unnamed …
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Anthony Bourdain biopic Tony offers intimate look at life before fame
The reason that most biopics fail is because they try to do too much, telling a “cradle-to-grave” story or one taking place over a long period of time that only scratches the surface of understanding the full measure of a particular person. A better approach is the one taken in the new film Tony …
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Hemp retailers, including San Antonio’s Kingpin Kush, sue to block enforcement of Texas’ THC ban
Kingpin Kush operates 10 hemp retail stores across San Antonio. San Antonio hemp retailer Kingpin Kush and two other Texas hemp businesses have
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Today on Texas Standard: Virtual public schools expand across Texas
More Texas students are choosing to attend public school entirely online as a new state law expands access to virtual education.
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Texas could get more control over Head Start. What would that mean for childcare?
The federal government is considering giving states more power over Head Start. Providers in Texas worry that will lower childcare standards.
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ERCOT says it plans to complete governor's data center audit by December
The state agency said it could collect information from more than 400 large and medium-sized energy consumers.
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Hill Country dining secret named among world's best winery restaurants
The Hill Country has no shortage of vineyards and wineries that serve bites with their vintages, but only one Fredericksburg vineyard boasts a restaurant that measures up against the best in the world.
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Cornered by Big Bend backlash, Texas Republicans tread carefully around Trump
Southwest Valley employees install T posts and rope along a leveled river access area off Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive in Big Bend National Park on Aug. 13,
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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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Texas juvenile prisons were on 'full lockdown' for days after officer's assault, state says
The lockdown occurred after an "exceptionally brutal" assault against a correctional staffer, according to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
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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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As the San Antonio River Authority plans 2027 budget, a tax rate hike is likely for second year in a row
The San Antonio River Authority will consider a 2027 tax rate of $0.01930, or 1.93 cents per $100 valuation, up from the current $0.0183.
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Fronteras: Revisiting the 1918 Porvenir massacre — How border construction puts the future of the site in danger
In 1918, 15 unarmed Mexican men and boys were killed in the remote West Texas community of Porvenir. The commemorative site is now in danger of being bulldozed and cut off by federal border wall construction.
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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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185. Solar Without a Roof: Big Sun Solar and CPS Energy's 50 Meg…
This week on bigcitysmalltown, we take a close look at the evolution of solar energy in San Antonio, a city that now leads Texas and ranks among the top five in the…
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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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