Hey San Antonio, it’s Friday, August 28th, 2026. Here’s the latest:
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Gov. Abbott has ordered a 'pause' on data center approvals. Will it make a difference?
About 300 large data centers could face delays. But many other projects aren't covered by the governor's directive.
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As Texans' electricity costs soar and temperatures rise, a public health crisis brews
This is the first installment of "Powerless," a series from Public Health Watch examining how rising temperatures and skyrocketing electricity costs are placing Texans in danger.
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2M Smokehouse owners make finale of Food Network’s ‘Pitmasters’
Esaul and Grecia Ramos officially made it to the final round of the televised barbecue competition, which will air Monday evening.
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San Antonio’s Casa Rio moving ahead on $3.5 million rooftop bar project
Casa Rio, the oldest restaurant on the River Walk, is getting a rooftop glow up. The Night Heron, the rooftop dining and bar concept that downtown Tex-Mex
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San Antonio Zoo offering free admission to frontline workers every day in September
The recently renovated front entrance greets visitors to the San Antonio Zoo. The award-winning San Antonio Zoo is offering free admission to frontline
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Feds raid general contractor for Hemisfair’s The ’68 Apartments and Opportunity Home projects
Plano-based Cadence McShane Construction Co. LLC has worked on San Antonio projects including the '68 Apartments at Hemisfair. Federal authorities raided
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Gov. Abbott has ordered a ‘pause’ on data center approvals. Will it make a difference?
About 300 large data centers could face delays. But many other projects aren’t covered by the governor’s pause.
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San Antonio couple fights to open new bistro after alleged theft
A San Antonio couple is fighting to keep their dreams alive after a contractor allegedly swindled thousands. Sharrah and John Lopez, the husband-and-wife behind the upcoming Ginger’s Bistro, say they are hoping for a last-minute Hail Mary to open their long-delayed new restaurant at 4250 TPC …
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Some people think of the GED as the easy way out. Experts say that’s not the case
Experts say the test plays an important role in offering people a second chance and economic mobility.
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After years of hardship, Texas agriculture faces a new threat: data centers
Cheyenne Buerger carries buckets of cotton seed from a trailer to a trough for his cows on Aug. 19, 2026. Buerger’s family farm sits near the Haskell Co.
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New apps aim to detect when smart glasses may be nearby
Privacy concerns have some reluctant to be recorded by the wearable technology.
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GOP Texas House candidate Jorge Borrego faced recent eviction complaint, records show
Republican candidate Jorge Borrego attends a South Texas Business Partnership conference earlier this year. Jorge Borrego, a Republican running to
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There are more than 10,000 Flock cameras in Texas. Gina Hinojosa blames Gov. Greg Abbott.
Gov. Greg Abbott welcomed Flock Safety into Texas with open arms, Democratic opponent Gina Hinojosa argues. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina
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Annual occult fest creeps back to haunted San Antonio mansion
The Summerween skeletons might not be ready to trade in their Bermuda shorts, but a hair-raising happening is returning to kick off spooky season. The Texas Paranormal Fest will return September 19 at San Antonio’s Victoria’s Black Swan Inn (1006 Holbrook Rd.)For its ninth year, the former San …
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Here’s what Greg Abbott, Gina Hinojosa say about education priorities in Texas governor’s race
Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic nominee for governor Gina Hinojosa. The outcome of Texas’ gubernatorial race will determine the future of testing, school
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Bexar GOP seeks to boot independent candidate from 3-way District Attorney race
Bexar County Republicans are trying to remove an independent candidate, Jason Wolff, who was once a member of their party, and could potentially peel votes away from their nominee in a three-way district attorney race.
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Local evening newscast for Thursday, Aug. 27
The latest local and regional news from Texas Public Radio.
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Methodist plans $45M expansion of Westover hospital
San Antonio’s largest hospital system will expand its Westover Hills hospital as the system’s CEO Dan Miller exits for a new job.
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Meta’s child safety lawsuit settlements, including with Texas, amount to billions
The company behind Facebook and Instagram faced accusations that its platforms were deliberately designed to be addictive to children.
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San Antonio Chicana punk purveyors Fea hit the road again, show they’re in it for the long haul
Fea's most recent album is its first on the Cosmica Artists label. Punk’s riot grrrl movement is often framed as a bicoastal phenomenon, defined by
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What does it mean to be a Texas Republican in 2026? It depends who you ask
As Republicans prepare for the party’s first national midterm convention in Dallas, we asked Texas Republicans what — and who — defines the Lone Star State’s GOP in 2026.
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The Dog Stars finds quiet humanity in a post-apocalyptic Colorado
There has never been a shortage of post-apocalyptic films in movie history, with the genre proving popular since it allows viewers to confront fears about the real world without actually having to experience the extreme conditions depicted on screen. The Dog Stars deals with its version of the end …
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Austin mother who spent 2 months in ICE detention is reunited with her infant son
An Austin mother spent more than two months this summer in ICE detention, away from her 8-month-old son. They were reunited this week after a judge ordered her release.
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Favorite Asian ice cream truck churns out new San Antonio shop
From one-night collabs at Jue Let to Pullman Market shelves, it seems Dorp Creamery is almost everywhere in San Antonio these days — except at a permanent brick-and-mortar. That’s about to change. The buzzy ice cream brand is opening its first shop at 1515 N. St Mary’s St. across from the upcoming …
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Trump immigration crackdown worsening Texas restaurants’ labor shortage
New Orleans restaurant Taqueria Guerrero late last year announced its indefinite closure in advance of an ICE crackdown in the city. Texas restaurants are
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Today on Texas Standard: Why the GED is harder than many people think
The GED has long offered a path to better jobs and further education for people who didn’t finish high school. But the exam has become more rigorous, more expensive and more closely tied to economic mobility than many realize.
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ICE agent released after being held in Texas jail for extradition to Minnesota as federal deadline expires
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agent Christian Castro faces charges in Minnesota related to his alleged shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant in northern Minneapolis in January. Gov. Greg Abbott has yet to sign an extradition warrant.
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Corpus Christi withholds water to wetlands while lifting restrictions on lawns
Reservoirs have rebounded from critical levels, but an emergency order absolves the city of requirements to resume releasing water for the Nueces River Delta.
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What does it mean to be a Texas Republican in 2026? It depends who you ask
As Republicans prepare for the party's first national midterm convention in Dallas, we asked Texas Republicans what — and who — defines the Lone Star State's GOP in 2026.
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Judge rejects Minnesota request to keep ICE officer jailed in extradition fight with Texas
A lawsuit seeks to force Gov. Greg Abbott to speed the extradition of Christian Castro, who faces release from jail this week with charges still pending in Minnesota.
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TOSA gives a preview of their 2026-27 performance season
The Orchestra of San Antonio's Paul Montalvo shares a preview about what's coming in the next season.
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Severe weather risk for San Antonio late Thursday can't be ruled out
Forecasters say that there are slim rain chances in some parts of the city in the late afternoon.
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4 San Antonio-area retreats ranked best places to camp in U.S.
A dozen outdoorsy sites scattered throughout Texas' vast landscape have been crowned the best places to camp in the U.S. — and three of them are in San Antonio's Hill Country backyard.
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Judge rejects Minnesota request to keep ICE officer jailed in extradition fight with Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during the CPAC Texas 2022 conference in Dallas. BROWNSVILLE — A federal judge Wednesday rejected Minnesota’s attempt to
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Dolly Parton contained multitudes. We're looking back on these beloved performances
NPR critics remember some of their favorite Dolly performances — including a duet with Kermit the Frog and the twinkle in Dolly's eye singing with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris.
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Here are the top 7 things to do in San Antonio this weekend
It may be hotter than the blazes, but that doesn’t mean Alamo City is wallowing in the blues. Legendary guitarists Buddy Guy and Gary Clark Jr. will do that for you in air-conditioned comfort. Elsewhere, Boom Ball is putting some sizzle in America’s pastime — just make sure to pack a portable fan …
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Local morning newscast for Thursday, Aug. 27
The latest local and regional news from Texas Public Radio.
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San Antonio's Latino Bookstore is an oasis in a book desert for writers and readers
The Guadalupe Latino Bookstore brings unique literary perspectives to the historic Westside. Cristina Ballí previews a reading by San Antonio native, Avelardo Valdez.
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‘The whole enchilada’: House Speaker Mike Johnson says all eyes are on San Antonio’s new congressional district
On Wednesday evening, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana), U.S. Reps. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-Florida) and Rudy Yakam (R-Indiana) visited a VFW near the Mission Marquee Plaza in San Antonio, where they mingled with veterans and local officials at a campaign event for first-time congressional …
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‘Jazz, TX’: A memoir about the birth and rise of the state’s premier jazz club
Ten years after opening Jazz, TX, founder Brent “Doc” Watkins has published a memoir to mark the anniversary.
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San Antonio Airport soars for ease of passenger pickup, study finds
The San Antonio International Airport (SAT) might need some improvements when it comes to holiday travel, but for ease of passenger pickup, it soars.
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Latin comedy OG Alex Reymundo playing 5-show stand at San Antonio’s LOL Comedy Club
Alex Reymundo gained a national profile via an appearance in the 2002 film The Original Latin Kings of Comedy. Comedian Alex Reymundo builds a lot of his
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Time slips sideways in San Antonio artist Trish Simonite’s ‘Exquisite Entropy’
Trish Simonite's latest show is a retrospective that covers more than five decades of work. Trish Simonite, a native of Norfolk, England, recently retired
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Poll shows Democrats Talarico, Hinojosa and Pulido winning big in deep-red South Texas
Tejano singer Bobby Pulido, left, stands with James Talarico, center, and Gina Hinojosa, right, during a rally in Beeville, Texas. If a new survey is to
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Local leaders: San Antonio must earn title of ‘Military City USA’ every day — or lose it
Leaders from Joint Base San Antonio committed to fixing “uninhabitable” living conditions after several years of transition in the community.
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Bexar County, local mental health authority each say the other owes millions in escalating standoff
Bexar County and the Center for Health Care Services have been fighting over millions of dollars in disputed rent payments.
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Silent movie classic Sparrows showing for free this Thursday
Sparrows' original 1926 movie poster Considered one of screen legend Mary Pickford’s best films, Sparrows (1926), set to screen Thursday at Villa Finale
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Beloved Stone Oak gastropub says goodbye after 2 years
A tricky location in a Stone Oak strip center has claimed another restaurant. Stone Terrace Gastropub at 0626 Stone Oak Pkwy. has shuttered after a two-year run.“It is with great sadness that I have to announce that Stone Terrace Gastropub is now closed,” wrote owner Stacey Robinson in a social …
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What we learned at Tuesday’s tense, tearful Dallas hearing over Alaska-California surrogacy battle
Dallas judge Ashley Wysocki on Tuesday extended an order preventing McKenna West from seeing or making medical decisions for a newborn she gave birth to on behalf of his genetic parents, a California couple.
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Councilwoman faces constituent backlash over ‘condescending’ behavior at budget town hall
District 1 Councilwoman Sukh Kaur smiles for the camera and San Antonio City Hall. District 1 Councilwoman Sukh Kaur’s town hall meeting on the city
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New 6-acre development takes shape on San Antonio's Museum Reach
A new mixed-use development is taking shape in the gap between River North and Pearl. Construction crews have begun demolishing a roughly six-acre site near the San Antonio Museum of Art to make way for Jones Ave., a planned eight-building complex that local firm McCombs Enterprises is framing as a …
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‘She wanted to be a big star’: Ray Benson reflects on friendship with Dolly Parton
The Asleep at the Wheel frontman shared how the two collaborated musically and even starred on the silver screen together.
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Social media users roast Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick over his Dolly Parton tribute
Beloved country singer and songwriter Dolly Parton died Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Online tributes to country music legend Dolly Parton have poured in
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Here’s what you need to know about construction coming soon to Loop 410 and U.S. Highway 281
TxDOT will host an open house to provide updates on the major highway improvement project expected to start this fall and continue through 2029.
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Federal judge rules that most of ex-Alamo CEO’s legal claims can proceed in court
A judge has ruled that Kate Rogers can move ahead with most of the claims in her lawsuit against Gov. Dan Patrick. A federal judge ruled Tuesday that most
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Texas clocks in as 7th hardest working state in America for 2026
Texans pride themselves on being industrious, and a new report has confirmed Texas as one of the 10 most hardworking states in America in 2026.
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Northside ISD joins list of school districts partnering with OpenAI
NISD said ChatGPT For Teachers could save time. OpenAI says it won’t be used to data mine or train other artificial intelligence models.
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Silicon Valley company to build $200 million plant in San Antonio that will employ 3,000 people
The 1 million-square-foot plant is being built at Brooks in Southeast San Antonio. A Silicon Valley company that builds power distribution and control
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Texas House candidate Jorge Borrego denies cocaine use, apologizes for old tweet calling JFK a ‘bitch’
Texas House candidate Jorge Borrego smiles for a photo. Jorge Borrego, the Republican running to represent San Antonio’s Texas House District 118, issued
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Talarico campaign asks court to unseal Paxton’s depositions in energy investing dispute
The petition, to be filed in Collin County, seeks the transcripts from two rounds of testimony Paxton gave as part of a legal clash that entangled his financial adviser and former business associates.
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Who is Aaron Reitz? The federal ‘MAGA attorney’ overseeing prosecution of the Houston ICE shooting
Reitz has worked with Ken Paxton at the Texas Attorney General’s Office, with Sen. Ted Cruz as his chief of staff, and with Pam Bondi as the assistant attorney general for the United States. He’s now leading one of the most crucial legal offices in Texas and the nation.
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Talarico campaign asks court to unseal Paxton’s depositions in energy investing dispute
State Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, listens to questions from the audience during a Q&A session during a town hall meeting
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Judge allows Kate Rogers’ First Amendment lawsuit against Texas officials to proceed
Former Alamo Trust CEO Kate Rogers said her First Amendment rights were violated after state officials pressured her to resign over views expressed in her doctoral dissertation.
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New filing reveals opening timeline for Casa Rio's chic rooftop bar
After teasing the concept in September 2025, the owners of Casa Rio are finally letting The Night Heron leave the nest. The Lyons family has filed state regulatory project details on the 430 E Commerce St. bar, stating work will begin in mid-September.Elizabeth Lyons Houston, Owner and Vice …
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San Antonio City Council debates data center moratorium, stricter development rules
Council opted not to put a blanket pause on data center development but will look into expanding zoning rules that apply to the facilities.
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Today on Texas Standard: A Texas remembrance of Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton’s death at 80 is prompting tributes to a career that transformed country music and made her one of America’s most beloved entertainers. Asleep at the Wheel bandleader Ray Benson first worked with Parton as a songwriting collaborator in the early 1990s, beginning a friendship that …
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Now's the best time for San Antonio homebuyers to snag big deals
Back-to-school season turns out to be prime homebuying season in San Antonio and the state’s three other major metros.
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San Antonio and Judson ISD closed failing schools. TEA says they could still trigger state takeovers
With Austin ISD on the verge of a state takeover, here’s how close San Antonio schools are to triggering their own.
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Local morning newscast for Wednesday, Aug. 26
The latest local and regional news from Texas Public Radio.
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The Midweek #77: Geekdom Looks Ahead to What's Next
Most people in San Antonio, even those who live or work downtown, have never set foot inside Geekdom, the startup incubator and co-working space established by Rack…
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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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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.