Hey San Antonio, it’s Thursday, September 3rd, 2026. Here’s the latest:
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San Antonio nonprofits rally against proposed $5.1 million cut to city funding
Councilman Edward Mungia said the proposed reduction could disproportionately affect residents in San Antonio’s lower-income communities.
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Previewing the inaugural Harmonium of Texas season
Jeffrey Kahane, artistic director of the new orchestra Harmonium of Texas, stopped by the KPAC studios to preview their concerts this fall, including an appearance by Yo-Yo Ma. Kahane also treated us to a little piano, which you can hear at the link.
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Activists call foul over SpaceX’s secretive and rushed land deal with Brownsville city leaders
Elon Musk's company SpaceX rushed through a disannexation of 444 acres at a Brownsville meeting Saturday. The South Texas city of Brownsville has approved
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Beto O’Rourke offering free beer, live music at Thursday voter-mobilization event near UTSA
Former Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks in San Antonio. Former gubernatorial, presidential and U.S. Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke and
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Stand-up comic Gabriel Iglesias spills the beans on his love for dining in San Antonio
Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias last month taped his 10th Netflix special in San Antonio. Stand-up comedian Gabriel Iglesias is always down for a recommendation
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San Antonio appoints Jesse Salame as new police chief
Alamo City has a new top cop. On Wednesday, September 2, City Manager Erik Walsh announced Assistant Chief Jesus "Jesse" Salame will now lead the San Antonio Police Department, capping off a nationwide search after former Chief William McManus retired in July.A lifelong San Antonian, Salame joined …
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‘Blank check’ for developers? Why city cuts can’t touch $170M in special projects.
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones are separate from the city budget and set to capture $47 million in city property tax revenue this year.
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Event this Sunday seeks to put South Side institution Flip Side Records on solid footing
Needles and Chrome organizers DJ Chuco Garcia, Luna Mendoza and Joaquin Abrego flip through the crates at Flip Side Records Parlor. For generations of
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Meet the couple trying to bring movies and community back to Marfa’s Palace Theater
The theater building sits squarely in Marfa's downtown area but has been basically closed to the public for decades.
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Jesse Salame tapped as San Antonio’s next police chief
City Manager Erik Walsh selected 27-year SAPD veteran Jesse Salame as San Antonio’s next police chief following a nationwide search.
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Jue Let revives San Antonio dance club The Davenport for one night
The San Antonio nightlife community is nostalgic these days. Pearl hot spot Jue Let is bringing back long-shuttered downtown bar The Davenport for a one-night pop-up on September 20.The sometimes rowdy spot ran from 2002-2007 at 200 E. Houston St., now the site of a Starbucks. Originally, owners …
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In-N-Out eyes new San Antonio location in red-hot UTSA development
Open wide, UTSA students. In-N-Out Burger is planning a fourth San Antonio location at The Merc, the $350 million mixed-use development taking shape on the Northwest Side.Alamo City locals don’t need much of an introduction to the brand. The California chain opened its first San Antonio outpost in …
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Tarrant County removes 92 polling sites ahead of November election
Demonstrators rally outside the Tarrant County Courthouse on Sept. 1, 2026, in Fort Worth. Tarrant County commissioners voted 3-2 Tuesday to approve a
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Local evening newscast for Wednesday, Sept. 2
The latest local and regional news from Texas Public Radio.
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James Talarico accuses GOP of voter suppression, calls on Texans to check their registration status
Democrat James Talarico speaks to reporters at Backyard on Broadway in San Antonio on Tuesday. Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico during a
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Still Swinging: How pianist ‘Doc’ Watkins turned his basement bar Jazz, TX into an unlikely hit
Brent "Doc" Watkins gravitated to San Antonio after realizing he couldn't make a living as a musician in gentrified, oversaturated Austin. To hear Brent
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San Antonio coffeehouse closes Beacon Hill location after brief run
One of San Antonio’s best spots for a cup of joe has hit a snag in its journey. Folklores Coffee House has shuttered its Beacon Hill location at 106 Michigan Ave. as it focuses on renovating its Government Hill flagship.“This one is a hard one to write,” Folklores said in a social media statement …
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Commentary: My ‘Gunsmoke’ summer
Texas Standard commentator W.F. Strong shares the joy of binging a Western whose popularity has endured for decades.
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Bexar County holds tax rate steady as budget pressures lead to cuts
The Bexar County property tax rate of just under 30 cents per $100 dollar valuation will likely remain the same for the next fiscal year.
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San Antonio’s Dakota East Side Ice House has officially closed
The Dakota East Side Ice House has officially closed its doors. The popular East Side gathering spot signed off with a Tuesday evening Facebook post with
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Despite protest, regulators clear path for bigger transmission lines across Texas
Electric grid managers say Texas needs more transmission. But the new power lines were opposed by rural landowners, opponents of renewable energy and many state politicians.
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Austin man’s wrongful deportation casts scrutiny on Texas’ embrace of ICE partnerships
DPS troopers return to their patrol route after making a traffic stop in southeast Austin on Aug. 7, 2023. Brian José Morales García had only been
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Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in Medicaid funding
Starting Sept. 1, the Trump administration will withhold about $9.8 billion in extra funding that helps hospitals cover the difference between Medicaid payments and the actual cost of services.
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Barnes & Noble continues retail renaissance with new San Antonio store
San Antonio locals looking to cut back on doomscrolling will soon have an IRL alternative. Barnes & Noble will open a 20,419-square-foot bookstore at 11745 I-10 W in the Huebner Oaks shopping center on September 9 as it continues its big box comeback.Some may be surprised to see the bookseller …
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Movie chain Santikos buys far West San Antonio land for theater, mixed-use development
Santikos Entertainment's eight theater properties include San Antonio's Palladium. San Antonio-based Santikos Entertainment is expanding again, this time
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Middleton leads Johnson in race for Texas attorney general, but the contest is unusually close
State Sen. Mayes Middleton spent lavishly to capture the Republican nomination and build statewide name recognition. But the most recent polling shows him just five percentage points ahead of Democratic state Sen. Nathan Johnson — with more than a fifth of voters still undecided.
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Today on Texas Standard: Texas hospitals face Medicaid funding freeze
Texas hospitals are losing access to roughly $26 million a day after the Trump administration halted a major financing program that covers shortfalls in paying for Medicaid patients’ treatments. The dispute could put growing pressure on hospitals and raise questions about services for patients if …
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Saddle up for the State Fair of Texas + more September travel ideas
Summer is drawing to a close, but there's still time to squeeze in a September getaway before the season changes.
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ICE detainee dies just hours after he was admitted into detention
Lianyong Wei's death marks the 57th death of an immigrant detainee held in the care of the government since the start of President Trump's second term. Twenty-four of those have occurred since Jan. 1.
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As Republicans plan to gather in Bush's backyard, his influence is largely absent from the party
Next week's Republican convention in Dallas takes place in the same city that helped give rise to the Bush political dynasty. But George W. Bush himself — and many policies he pushed 30 years ago — are largely missing from today's GOP, political scientists say.
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How data centers can be built more sustainably and become better neighbors
Data center development has picked up in the Austin area, and residents have voiced concerns about water and energy resources related to the construction. But experts say they can use those concerns to get the companies to build more sustainably.
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The Midweek #78: Straight-Line Winds Rip Through San Antonio’s T…
When I checked the National Weather Service forecast Friday morning, Aug. 28, the forecast called for “low to medium storm chances.” Then all hell bro…
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Local morning newscast for Wednesday, Sept. 2
The latest local and regional news from Texas Public Radio.
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Edouard weakens to a tropical depression, 60k without power
Though CenterPoint is reporting few outages, Entergy, which services the region from The Woodlands to Beaumont, reported more than 60,000 customers were without power as of Tuesday night.
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New Braunfels' Wurstfest kicks off 65th year of beer and brats
Wurstfest is once again bringing its oom-pah-pah to New Braunfels. Tickets are on sale now for the 65th annual sausage party, held November 6-15 at Landa Park along the Comal River.Veterinarian and meat inspector Ed Gris started the festival in 1961 to celebrate all things sausage. Since then, it …
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‘It’s overwhelming’: Recent storms magnify city’s needs as it makes plans to boost economic development efforts
A proposed new framework for the city’s economic development efforts could see more investment going into regional centers and corridors.
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2 San Antonio-area wrestlers enter the ring for new pro sumo league
A new professional sumo league is looking to popularize the sport outside of Japan — and it's bringing two Alamo City-area athletes to the mat. San Antonio’s Dominus Davis-Williams and New Braunfels’ Konner Kane will be among 45 international competitors vying for prize money during the Sumo …
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Bexar County corrects record on new military widows’ tax exemption
Bexar County staff corrects the cost of military widows’ tax exemption at a Commissioners Court meeting, in response to San Antonio Report story.
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San Antonio comic Cleto Rodriguez pushes through health setbacks to make faith-based drama Anxious Mark
Anxious Mark follows a comedian and faith leader whose life begins to unravel when anxiety forces him to confront past trauma. When San Antonio comedian
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‘Salute to Sausage’: Tickets for the 65th Annual WurstFest now on sale
It was the best of times, it was the wurst of times at New Braunfels annual celebration of brats and brews. Tickets went on sale Tuesday for the 65th
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Zakk Wylde talks about his musical debt to Ozzy and Black Sabbath ahead of San Antonio show
Zakk Wylde got thrown into the music industry's deep end at age 20, when he landed a job playing guitar for Ozzy Osbourne. If music was the magical elixir
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New UTSA exhibition ‘Antithesis in Contemporary Collage’ to mess with your eyes and your head
“Antithesis in Contemporary Collage” opens this Thursday and runs through Sept. 10. Collage, bricolage, assemblage — media that skew perspective, create
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Imaginative new play museum to open first San Antonio location
A whimsical new space will soon make free-form fun less intimidating for San Antonio's littlest kids. Play Street Museum is opening its first Alamo City location inside the La Arcata Retail Center at 115 N. Loop 1604 E.
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San Japan convention returning to San Antonio this weekend
Attendees of the 2025 installment of San Japan show off their clever cosplay. San Antonio’s annual celebration of anime, gaming and Japanese pop culture
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Summer COVID wave climbing as flu season looms
The annual summer COVID wave hasn't peaked yet, and flu season is on the way, but this year brings new options to fight back. From a prophylactic pill you can take after exposure to COVID to a faster-made mRNA flu shot, Dr. Jason Bowling of UT Health San Antonio breaks down the new options.
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D-9 Councilmember Misty Spears on closing SA's budget gap
San Antonio District 9 Councilmember Misty Spears is calling for deeper spending reductions as the city confronts a projected $158 million budget gap over two years.
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Republicans’ midterm convention in Dallas is anything but conventional. Why is it happening?
Political science experts say it's a sign Republicans are concerned about how key races will play out, including in the decades-long GOP stronghold of Texas. They expect the convention's effects to be negligible in polls, but its impact at the ballot box is less certain.
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Local evening newscast for Tuesday, Sept. 1
The latest local and regional news from Texas Public Radio.
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Local evening newscast for Wednesday, Sept. 2
The latest local and regional news from Texas Public Radio.
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Bexar County holds tax rate steady as budget pressures lead to cuts
Bexar County commissioners on Tuesday voted to keep the property tax rate at just under 30 cents per $100 dollar valuation to fund the next fiscal budget.
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Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Karol G, The Browning, San Antonio Funk Fest
Karol G performs a song during her 2024 San Antonio concert. Colombian reggaeton and pop superstar Karol G is bringing her latest tour to the Alamodome on
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Why Bexar County’s next District Attorney could be less powerful than Joe Gonzales
Commissioners’ Court is considering moving a chunk on the civil division into a new office that would report directly to them instead of the incoming District Attorney.
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San Antonio's 2M Smokehouse fires up big win on Food Network show
San Antonio’s 2M Smokehouse isn’t exactly a stranger to acclaim, having been applauded by everyone from Texas Monthly to the Michelin Guide. But the barbecue joint’s newest standing ovation came with a bonus: a $50,000 check.On August 31, Grecia and Esaul Ramos — the proprietors of the Southeast …
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Couple behind San Antonio’s 2M Smokehouse wins Food Network barbecue competition Pitmasters
Esaul and Grecia Ramos won Monday night's season finale on the competition show, beating out eight other barbecue joints from around the U.S.
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New alliance seeks unified voice for Austin-San Antonio corridor
San Antonio and Austin are bookends to one of the fastest-growing regions in the nation. Growth and development are happening now. But are plans keeping pace? The Central Texas Alliance is a coalition of civic, business, academic and community leaders working to maximize opportunities and support …
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Trump Houston fundraiser was intended to ‘save’ Ken Paxton — but the funds didn’t go to him
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at a 2024 conservative political conference in Arizona. President Donald Trump attended a Republican National
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Terry Black's sets opening date for first New Braunfels restaurant
Austin’s Terry Black’s Barbecue is finally firing up the pit in New Braunfels. The rapidly growing chain will open the highly anticipated Hill Country restaurant on September 15 in the former home of Los Cucos Mexican Cafe at 1310 E. Common St.“We’ve had our eye on New Braunfels for a long time,” …
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John Whitmire had big plans for Houston. But the city’s strong-mayor system has been hitting walls
Challenges between municipal and state policies have put up some hurdles in enacting his agenda.
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Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in Medicaid funding starting Tuesday
University Medical Center in Lubbock on April 6, 2025. When the state's new fiscal year begins on Tuesday, Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a
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Irish tavern debuts new indoor space in historic New Braunfels home
After opening its outdoor portion in March, New Braunfels bar Kennedy’s Tavern is giving its customers some relief from the heat. The Irish pub has finally completed the revamp of its inside space at 308 E. San Antonio St.The renovation of New Braunfels' landmark Voigt House has been painstaking …
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New Texas laws expand repair rights, regulate solar sellers and recognize gold as money
Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1 will change how consumers repair electronic devices, strengthen oversight of residential solar sales and allow certain forms of gold and silver to be used as legal tender.
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Today on Texas Standard: Marfa’s Palace Theater could soon see new life
If you've ever been to downtown Marfa, you've probably noticed the old Palace Theater. The theater was gutted long ago — and inside it's basically a concrete box. But the theater’s new owners have an ambitious vision of bringing the Palace Theater back to life.
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Tropical Storm Edouard forms in the Gulf, expected to make landfall in southeast Texas on Tuesday
The storm, which is expected to bring its heaviest downpours on Tuesday, could bring flash flooding to southeast Texas. Though meteorologists currently predict rain to be a greater concern than wind, it has now developed into a tropical storm.
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French Riviera-inspired rooftop bar debuts near San Antonio's Pearl
San Antonio may be far away from the aquamarine shores of the Mediterranean Sea, but that’s not stopping a local restaurateur from borrowing the glamor of Côte d'Azur. After originally projecting a June opening, Gusto Group will debut Seaspice on the fifth floor of 1900 Broadway’s Jefferson Bank …
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Republicans' midterm convention in Dallas is anything but conventional. Why is it happening?
Political science experts say it's a sign Republicans are concerned about how key races will play out, including in the decades-long GOP stronghold of Texas. They expect the convention's effects to be negligible in polls, but its impact at the ballot box is less certain.
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Texas' Medicaid application backlog grows to more than 210,000, state data shows
Data shared by the state during stakeholder meetings reveals Texas' backlog of Medicaid applications grew by more than 209,000 between January and August – while the backlog for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, grew by more than 146,000. Advocates and state officials said new …
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Texas A&M University–San Antonio adds 6 teams this fall in largest athletics expansion yet
This is the largest athletics expansion so far for Texas A&M University as the young university seeks to make it’s mark and attract new talent.
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Local morning newscast for Tuesday, Sept. 1
The latest local and regional news from Texas Public Radio.
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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 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, 145 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.