Hey San Antonio, it’s Tuesday, September 1st, 2026. Here’s the latest:
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2M Smokehouse’s Esaul and Grecia Ramos win finale of ‘Pitmasters’ competition
Esaul and Grecia Ramos celebrated winning the finale of Food Network’s “Pitmasters” television show with a huge Southtown watch party.
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What to do if you’re one of the 1.2 million Texans on the state’s voter suspense list
Being on the list doesn't mean you can't vote. It includes registered voters who may need to update their address or confirm they haven’t moved.
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Big Bend border wall construction pause extended until Sept. 30
The federal government has extended its pause on construction of border barriers at Big Bend National Park to Sept. 30, according to state Sen. Roland
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Alligator Alcatraz company to run ICE detention warehouse on San Antonio’s East Side
The East Side facility previously owned by Oakmont industrial Group is among the largest warehouses in San Antonio. U.S. Immigration and Customs
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San Antonio weighs pilot to divert low-level offenders from jail to treatment
San Antonio is considering funding a pilot that would divert some people accused of low-level offenses from jail into treatment.
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Facing reelection headwinds, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to hold ‘affordability roundtable’
Gov. Greg Abbott shows off his best beady-eyed squint at the 2024 Republican Convention. In case anyone needed another sign Gov. Greg Abbott is nervous
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How a ‘popcorn’ storm turned into 77 mph winds with little warning
Friday night’s storm brought destructive winds and flooding to San Antonio. Here’s why there was relatively little warning ahead of time.
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Captain D's Seafood eyes September for San Antonio debut
The second-largest seafood chain in the United States is gearing up to plunder one of Long John Silver’s biggest markets. Captain D's Seafood Kitchen is on track to open its first San Antonio location at 7531 Bandera Rd. in September.The restaurant has not publicly confirmed the exact date. Still …
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Trinity University declared San Antonio's No. 1 college in new list
Education ranking and review website Niche has released its 2027 rankings of the best colleges in the U.S., and Trinity University leads as the No. 1 best university in San Antonio and the fourth best in Texas.
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San Antonio attorney Martin Phipps arrested over accusation he threatened his teen daughter
San Antonio attorney Martin Phipps speaks to reporters in 2024. Embattled attorney Martin Phipps was released on a $10,000 bond Sunday following his
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Internet users roast Ken Paxton’s outfit choice for San Antonio block walk
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton speaks during Saturday's MAGA Majority Force block walk in San Antonio. Social media users are ripping Ken
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San Antonio’s 13th Floor Haunted House unveils new ‘Jason Universe’ attraction
13th Floor is leveling up its haunted attractions in downtown San Antonio with Jason Universe attraction. San Antonio haunted house theme park 13th Floor
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Texas hiker discovers remarkably intact dinosaur track
A dinosaur track discovered along Brushy Creek in Hutto near Austin is offering a glimpse into Texas’ prehistoric past.
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San Antonio storm recovery continues with just under 2,000 still without power
San Antonio continues storm cleanup and recovery efforts as CPS Energy expects to restore power to all remaining customers by Tuesday night.
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Local evening newscast for Monday, Aug. 31
Local evening newscast for Monday, Aug. 31
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2,000 CPS Customers still without power after thunderstorms that wracked San Antonio on Friday
Nearly 380 trees in San Antonio sustained damage during Friday's storm, city officials said. Some 2,000 CPS Energy customers remain without electricity as
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Come and take them, Dan Patrick
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is threatening to yank books from school libraries. This article was originally published by the Texas Observer, a
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Plan a Dolly Parton pilgrimage from San Antonio to Tennessee
Millions of fans around the world are still mourning the loss of musical and cultural icon Dolly Parton, who passed away Tuesday, August 25, after a brief battle with cancer at the age of 80. The queen of sparkle and country music was beloved for her blonde wigs, quick wit, songwriting and …
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Assclown Alert: Calling out James Talarico as a ‘backdoor to Al Qaeda’ with Texas pastor Lance Wallnau
Dallas-based pastor Lance Wallnau issues another bizarro pronouncement. Assclown Alert is a column of opinion, analysis and snark. If Christian
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Texas Republican candidate’s campaign sign vandalized with ‘GOP loves pedos’ graffiti
A Texas Republican is calling out 'vandalism and extremism of the hooligans' after his campaign sign was defaced. Someone recently tagged a campaign sign
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San Antonio ranked as Texas' best metro for new home construction
As the population of the San Antonio metro area continues to grow, so does the need for housing. One of the primary ways to address this: Build more homes.
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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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Almost a year after the Pentagon formed a ‘barracks task force,’ some say repairs are moving slowly
The Pentagon received $1.2 billion from Congress last year for repairs to barracks around the world, which have been plagued for years by problems such as mold, insects, and safety hazards.
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Texas’ divisive overhaul of high school social studies lessons set to conclude this week
Texas State Board of Education Chair Aaron Kinsey’s gavel lays on his table during a board meeting where votes are expected on various proposals, among
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As school libraries are pushed to remove books, a West Texas district stands by its library council
A debate over books in Texas' public school libraries picked up new attention last week, when Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick threatened legislative action unless Texas school districts pull books from the shelves that he and certain activists believe are "harmful" to students and families and violate Texas' …
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Texas Standard for Aug. 31, 2026: High electric bills leave more Texans at risk of shutoffs
Texas leads the country in electricity shutoffs as households contend with rising power bills and extreme summer heat. A new investigation examines whether the state’s deregulated energy market is delivering lower costs, and why some families are paying far more than neighbors served by public …
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Jazz all-stars swing into San Antonio for free music festival
For its 43rd year, San Antonio’s Jazz'SAlive is getting brassier. The two-day festival is swinging back into Hemisfair’s Civic Park on September 25-26 with two of the genre's biggest wailers — trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis.The San Antonio Parks Foundation produces the …
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NASA launches its powerful Roman telescope, studying dark matter and dark energy
The Roman telescope is a multi-billion dollar venture that can capture photos 100 times larger than those of the Hubble telescope.
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Texas says high school police certifications don’t show student ‘readiness’. San Antonio districts disagree.
Texas says high school police certifications don’t demonstrate career “readiness” for life after graduation. San Antonio schools disagree.
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New study finds a blood test may detect recurring breast cancer faster than a scan
An Austin-based oncologist and breast cancer specialist explains the test and an important caveat about detecting cancer early.
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Local morning newscast for Monday, Aug. 31
The latest local and regional news from Texas Public Radio.
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‘We always stand together’: West Side residents navigating high heat, power outages after wind storm
San Antonio residents are coming together to clear streets and repair homes after a massive storm knocked down power lines and roofs.
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San Antonio tried euthanizing its way out of a stray dog problem. Now it’s betting big on a different approach.
The department’s budget has increased by about 76% since a deadly mauling in 2023. Some aren’t sure whether the investment is making a dent.
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20,000 CPS Customers still without power after Friday storms that hit San Antonio
CPS Energy workers work to remove a downed tree so they can carry on restoration work. Some 20,000 CPS Energy customers remain without power following
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Local midday newscast for Sunday, Aug. 30
The latest local and regional news from Texas Public Radio.
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The hidden costs behind your prescription drugs
The price Americans pay at the pharmacy can bear little resemblance to what a drugmaker ultimately receives. Between those amounts lies a complicated system of rebates, fees and insurance rules that can leave sick patients paying disproportionately high costs.
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San Antonio researchers explore psychedelic-assisted treatment for PTSD
San Antonio researchers are investigating whether a drug better known as ecstasy can help people recover from post-traumatic stress disorder when combined with established psychotherapy.
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Local morning newscast for Sunday, Aug. 30
The latest local and regional news from Texas Public Radio.
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Science & Medicine: The circadian clock that controls fat-burning
Every organ in your body keeps its own internal clock, and UT Health San Antonio researcher Kevin Koronowski is studying how that clock controls fat metabolism. His lab is investigating a protein pair that decides when the body burns fat and when it stores it, work that could eventually improve …
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West Side residents pick up the pieces after powerful San Antonio storm
San Antonio’s West Side begins cleaning up after a powerful Friday night storm damaged homes, toppled trees and left thousands without power.
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San Antonio storm recovery: CPS expects full power restoration by Tuesday night as cleanup continues
CPS Energy crews are still working to restore power after severe storms knocked out electricity across the San Antonio area.
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Local newscast for Saturday, Aug. 29
The latest local and regional news from Texas Public Radio.
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Lawmakers added $1 to Texans’ car insurance policies. That money paid for thousands of Flock cameras.
A Flock camera records drivers on Allen Parkway near downtown Houston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. In 2023, the Texas Legislature unanimously passed a law
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San Antonio school named top college for 2027 and more popular stories
Editor's note: It's time to look back at the top San Antonio stories of the week, from a local university earning national acclaim to one of the world's best winery restaurants. Plus, a new riverfront development takes shape. Read on for our most popular headlines, then plan your weekend right here.
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San Antonio storm recovery: CPS expects full power restoration by Tuesday night as cleanup continues
As of 10:40 p.m. Monday, 693 CPS Energy customers remained without power, with full restoration expected by Tuesday night. Three resilience hubs remain open, and brush-disposal fees are waived through Sept. 7.
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Where are the dog parks in San Antonio? Here’s a map of every single canine playground.
In city and county parks throughout the city, man’s best friend has a place to roam in nearly two dozen off-leash dog parks built for play.
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Data center developers in Texas plan massive new gas power projects
A rendering of Pacifico Energy’s GW Ranch Energy Center in Pecos County, Texas. The power plant received the largest air pollution permit in the country
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Prosecutor will take Houston ICE shooting case to grand jury
A memorial for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was fatally shot by an immigration officer in Houston. Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare said Friday
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James Talarico to air first TV ad attacking Ken Paxton in Senate race
State Rep. James Talarico, seen in Sanderson on July 13, 2026, during his “Frontera Tour,” is calling Attorney General Ken Paxton, his U.S. Senate
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Veterans find community and healing through non-traditional horse riding program
A five-acre farm just outside of San Antonio is taking a different approach to the growing trend of horse-veteran bonding.
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San Antonio’s top 10 ‘neighborhood gem’ restaurants, according to OpenTable
There's no shortage of delicious places to dine in San Antonio, but online restaurant-booking network OpenTable has unique insights into customers'
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Flash flood warning in effect for San Antonio area until 12:15 a.m. as severe storms sweep through
Heavy thunderstorms are bringing flash flooding, strong winds and widespread power outages to the San Antonio area Friday night, prompting multiple warnings from the National Weather Service.
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San Antonio federal judge orders pause on Big Bend border barrier construction
A federal judge in San Antonio granted a temporary restraining order Friday against the Department of Homeland Security, pausing construction of the White
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Here's how to meet San Antonio Spurs standout Dylan Harper
Victor Wembanyama might be the subject of a few San Antonio murals, but another Spurs star is proving to be just as popular with local fans. According to Boomtown Sports Cards & Pokeshop, Silver and Black faithful are already lining up to snag tickets to an October 15 signing event with Dylan …
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What people are saying about how the city should better connect the East Side to downtown
During a second found of public meetings, Eastside residents and others shared doubts and questions about plans to reconnect the communities.
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University Health approves purchase of additional medical building on Babcock
University Hospital plans on purchasing yet another office building on its Babcock Hospital campus for additional clinic space.
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This historic San Antonio home for sale comes with a rare basement and an attic ballroom
A Beacon Hill home designated a historic landmark by the City of San Antonio is now on the market — only the second time it's ever been listed for sale.
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This luxury ranch for sale in the Texas Hill Country comes with 34 wild acres and own private creek
A luxury ranch in the New Braunfels area has hit the market for nearly $3.5 million, and the property is the outdoorsman's dream. Sitting on 34 acres deep
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9-year-old San Antonio student released from Dilley trailer prison
Nine-year-old San Antonio student Katherine Bracho and her father Jesús have been released from Dilley's South Texas Immigrant Processing Center.
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FEMA still hasn’t approved most disaster aid for Texans hit by this year’s July floods
People clean up a flooded home in Kerrville on July 16, 2026. Six weeks after extensive floods damaged homes, bridges and roads across southwest Texas,
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Swanky Hill Country resort serves new $10M padel expansion
Horseshoe Bay Resort, a sprawling lakeside destination in the Texas Hill Country about 55 miles northwest of Austin, has broken ground on a $10 million racquet sports expansion. The project will bring four dedicated padel courts and a new clubhouse to the resort by summer 2027.
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Parking your car at the San Antonio airport will soon be more expensive
The increased cost for long-term and short-term car parking, plus fees for rideshares, shuttles and taxis, go into effect on Nov. 1.
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More than 1.2 million Texas voter registrations are flagged. Here’s what voters should know
The designation doesn’t mean a voter is ineligible. Here’s how to check your registration and make sure you’re ready to vote.
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‘Living like vampires’: ICE surge fractures daily life in deep South Texas
U.S. immigration enforcement personnel carry out an arrest. This article was originally published by the Texas Observer, a nonprofit investigative
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Acclaimed San Antonio bar The Brooklynite returns for one-night pop-up
One of San Antonio’s most visionary bars is coming back, at least for one evening. Former proprietor Jeret Peña has gathered a crew of former bartenders for a pop-up revival of The Brooklynite, held September 3 at Gimme Gimme, 803 S St Mary's St.
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Michelin-starred chef Diego Galicia reveals new details about his forthcoming Filleman House
"My sandbox is very big. I can do whatever I want," chef Diego Galicia says of his new project, Filleman House. Chef Diego Galicia has racked up plenty of
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Local evening newscast for Friday, Aug. 28
The latest local and regional news from Texas Public Radio.
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Spanish romance, on guitar and in person
Guitarist Andrew Blanch and mezzo-soprano Maria Eugenia Nieva are partners both on and off the stage. They dropped by our KPAC 88.3 FM studio to perform live, ahead of their duo concert this Saturday night at 7:00 at Travis Park UMC.
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Study: Two of Texas’ deadliest roads pass through San Antonio
Motorists drive down a San Antonio freeway. If you're white-knuckling your daily commute, it may be for good reason. Some of Texas’ highways run straight
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Coyote vs. Acme blends Looney Tunes’ nostalgia with clever new premise
No movie studio has gone through more ups and downs in the past few years than Warner Bros. In 2022, they oddly shelved two mostly completed movies, Batgirl and Scoob! Holiday Haunt. But the next few years brought major movies like Barbie, Dune Part Two, Sinners, Superman, Weapons, and One Battle …
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San Antonio sports fans already lining up to get Spurs player Dylan Harper’s autograph
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper dunks during game 2 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. Spurs shooting guard Dylan Harper is signing
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Texas regulators approve two massive West Texas transmission lines amid outcry from landowners
Following hours of testimony on Friday, the Public Utility Commission of Texas has approved two transmission lines to ship electricity to the oil-and gas-producing west.
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Where to eat: 7 San Antonio joints for outrageous, two-fisted burgers
Has smash patty mania run its course? These days we’re using both hands to bite into San Antonio’s most outrageous burgers. These seven Alamo City joints know that less isn’t more, topping buns with thick slabs of beef, a tower of toppings, and enough cheese for a Wisconsin potluck. Forget those …
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Is ICE agent Christian Castro a fugitive? Texas and Minnesota disagree
Christian Castro is accused of shooting a man during an immigration operation in Minneapolis and lying about what happened. Minnesota says he’s a fugitive. Abbott questions that.
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American ranchers are irked by Trump’s efforts to bring down beef prices: ‘This is a mistake’
The Trump administration has tried to lower beef prices for months, but demand, drought and a parasite have foiled its efforts. Some ranchers are frustrated with the administration’s latest moves.
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TxDOT to close southbound main lanes of I-35 in Northeast San Antonio this weekend
Construction has been a constant fact of life along I-35 in Northeast San Antonio due to the I-35 Northeast Expansion project. Let the road rage commence.
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Why Dolly Parton decided to give a Texas drag queen a rhinestoned guitar
Brigitte Bandit was surprised with the gift after a performance at Oilcan Harry's in Austin in 2023.
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Today on Texas Standard: Texas-Minnesota extradition fight tests limits of federalism
A legal fight over whether Texas must extradite an ICE agent wanted over a shooting in Minnesota is raising unusual constitutional questions about interstate cooperation. Gov. Greg Abbott has not approved the request, and the agent has now been released from a South Texas jail after 90 days in …
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Trump visits Texas to fundraise for Ken Paxton’s Senate bid
President Donald Trump attends a White House meeting. HOUSTON — With early voting less than two months away, President Donald Trump appeared in Houston on
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A free, state-of-the-art film projection tells the Texas Revolution story of Gonzales
The unique project used mapping tools to help put together a live-action film made specifically for viewing on the façade of the Gonzales Memorial Museum.
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This is how much San Antonio rent prices have dropped in one year
A new Zumper rent report has revealed that Texas is leading the nation in annual rent declines since 2025, and San Antonio rent prices have fallen nearly nine percent since last August.
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‘This is a serious issue’: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act is still the subject of major debate in San Antonio and in D.C.
A major veterans’ benefits bill continues to divide the normally tight-knit military community, drawing attention from local and national leaders.
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Fronteras: New research examines the role Latino identity plays in individuals across America
The Pew Research Center finds that while Latino identity is a major factor in people's lives, identity is not singuarly defined culturally or politically.
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186. RoboRowdy: The Dorm-Room Robot That Won UT San Antonio a Gl…
This week on bigcitysmalltown, we look at how UT San Antonio's Klesse College of Engineering is driving new ambition among San Antonio students—and earning global a…
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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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Federal judge strikes down Texas' drag ban — again
Texas once again cannot enforce its restrictions on some public drag shows after a federal judge declared a 2023 law unconstitutional for the second time.
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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…