Hey San Antonio, it’s Saturday, September 5th, 2026. Here’s the latest:
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Midtown TIRZ commits $166M to buy land for Spurs arena and projects at Zoo, Brackenridge Park and Botanical Gardens
Not all board members of the wealthiest tax increment financing zone agreed it should chip in millions to help buy land for the Spurs arena.
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In race for Texas’ redrawn 35th District, Johnny Garcia says it all comes down to affordability
Johnny Garcia declares victory in his May runoff against controversial opponent Maureen Galindo for the TX-35 Congressional seat. Riding high on good
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State Fair of Texas rolls out new kid-sized attractions for 2026
The State Fair of Texas is expanding the fun for its youngest visitors in 2026, adding a new dedicated area called Little Lone Stars Land, along with a redesigned Kidway and more kid-focused rides, food, and entertainment.
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Elon Musk’s super PAC starts spending to boost Ken Paxton in Texas
Elon Musk appears at a press conference following one of his company SpaceX's launches. WASHINGTON — Elon Musk’s America PAC waded into Texas’ U.S. Senate
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24 San Antonio restaurants and bars that have closed this summer
Summer is usually a busy season for San Antonio's dining and nightlife scene, but the past few months have also brought plenty of painful goodbyes. Since
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Board OKs city tax dollars for Spurs arena land, zoo hospital as critics say vote betrays money’s intended use
The recently renovated front entrance greets visitors to the San Antonio Zoo. The board of one the city's tax zones on Friday approved allocating $170
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San Antonio veterans jet off to Washington D.C. on their ‘honor flight’
At 3 a.m. on Friday morning, 20 veterans from the Korean, Vietnam and Gulf Wars gathered at San Antonio International Airport.
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2 big-name golf chains tee up North San Antonio debuts
Two swinging new concepts are teeing up their San Antonio debuts. Dick’s Sporting Goods is opening its first Golf Galaxy store on the North Side while Back Nine Golf is beginning work on a new location west on North Loop 1604.Golf Galaxy is the duffer offshoot of Dick’s Sporting Goods, offering …
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This quirky, art-filled Spanish bungalow for sale in Monte Vista looks like a place Frida Kahlo might love
We don't say this lightly, but Frida Kahlo might take a shine to a 1925 bungalow recently listed for sale in Monte Vista. Listed for $825,000, the quirky
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Texas Parks and Wildlife connects veterans with nature
A yearly effort by Texas Parks and Wildlife focuses on veterans.
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Construction industry reports workforce shortages, but St. Philip’s College sees growth in the trades
St. Philip’s College hosted national construction associations to unveil the findings of a national survey that points at workforce as the biggest issue.
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This $1.3 million home on a golf course in San Antonio is a ’70s time capsule
A San Antonio home built in 1978 may not seem like a Me Generation time capsule at first glance, but the more you scroll, the wilder it gets. And as a
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The Dallas Public Library is getting rid of English classes. A volunteer calls the cuts 'baffling'
The library is getting rid of its English as a second language classes as it deals with citywide budget cuts. One volunteer says there is no replacement, leaving undocumented students in particular with few options.
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March set after ICE awards contract for San Antonio detention center
The private security firm, Canada-based GardaWorld, will renovate the warehouse into a detention center and provide wraparound services under the contract.
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At San Antonio rally, Beto O’Rourke warns GOP may use intimidation tactics to steal midterms
Democrat Beto O'Rourke speaks Thursday during a rally in San Antonio. Beto O’Rourke, founder of well-funded voter-registration group Powered by People,
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Talarico plans Texas food drive to counterprogram Trump's GOP convention
The Democratic Senate candidate says the effort will highlight grocery costs and his campaign's focus on affordability.
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Mediterranean bowl chain CAVA opens first New Braunfels location
September 7 might be Labor Day, but CAVA is getting down to business. The quickly growing Mediterranean fast-casual chain is opening its first New Braunfels location at 323 Creekside Crossing in the Town Center at Creekside development.First-generation Greek Americans Ted Xenohristos, Ike …
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Ken Paxton omits rental income and mortgages from financial disclosures, obscuring his wealth
Texas Attorney Ken Paxton's real estate assets have become an issue as he runs for a U.S. Senate seat. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily
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‘Smoke and sugar’: Pitmaster and pastry chef power couple bring San Antonio flavors to Food Network
Esaul and Grecia Ramos, of 2M Smokehouse, won first place in the network's inaugural "Pitmasters" competition.
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Local evening newscast for Friday, Sept. 4
The latest local and regional news from Texas Public Radio.
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Where to eat in downtown San Antonio during San Japan 2026
Fans show off their cosplay creations during San Japan 2025. Calling all otakus! San Japan is back for Labor Day Weekend, and there are plenty of ways to
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Beyoncé surprises Selena fans with new 'Como la Flor' mashup
More than two years after releasing Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé is still refusing to be pinned down by genre. Now, for the expanded 20th anniversary edition of her iconic album B'Day, she is trying on a sparkly purple jumpsuit.On Friday, September 4, the Texas superstar released “Irreemplazable,” a …
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Texas’ Senate race is raking in cash. Who are the biggest donors for each candidate?
Democrat James Talarico is outraising Republican Ken Paxton, but both candidates have plenty of money to spend.
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Comptroller requests doubling Texas school voucher program to $2 billion
Students pledge allegiance during ‘Parent Empowerment Night’ at San Antonio Christian School in San Antonio. Texas’ chief financial officer requested that
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New Braunfels' Whitewater Ampitheater hits market in bankruptcy sale
Since debuting in 2007, the riverfront Whitewater Amphitheater outside New Braunfels has hosted some of music’s biggest stars. Among them are Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Miranda Lambert, Zach Bryan, Chance the Rapper, Halsey, Neil Young, and ZZ Top.
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From juice stand to cookbook: The story behind Austin’s Veracruz All Natural
"It’s a similar story that you hear around immigrants crossing the border, wanting to come to the U.S. for a better life."
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Texas man arrested for threatening to slit James Talarico’s throat
James Talarico speaks at a campaign event in San Antonio earlier this year. Authorities filed criminal charges against a Texas man whom they allege sent a
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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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Today on Texas Standard: San Antonio husband-and-wife team talks ‘Pitmasters’ win
Esaul and Grecia Ramos of San Antonio’s acclaimed 2M Smokehouse have won Food Network’s inaugural "Pitmasters" competition. The husband-and-wife team took the title with a finale showcasing their South Texas influences, including chorizo, duck carnitas and even a concha baked in a smoker.
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After Abbott’s order limiting Flock cameras, DPS to continue using its vast surveillance network
A Flock Safety automated license plate reader is affixed to a poll along a roadside. Gov. Greg Abbott has blocked state agencies from spending money on
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South Texas Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar votes to defund colleges that boycott Israel
Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar earlier this year voted to merge Israel's military with that of the United States. Now he supports defunding colleges for not
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San Antonio restaurants flutter into fall with Monarch fest menus
For a decade, San Antonio’s annual Monarch Butterfly & Pollinator Festival has highlighted the animals that keep the world blooming. Now, organizers have launched a new month-long promotion sure to make foodies aflutter.Throughout September, some of Alamo City’s best restaurants will be …
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Author shares newly unearthed interviews, offering fresh insight into Alfred Hitchcock's methods
"Hitchcock's reputation has taken a bit of a bashing in the last 10 years," says author Tony Lee Moral. He says his new book, "A Century of Hitchcock: The Man, the Myths, the Legacy," uses archive interviews to frame the director in a new light, as a bit of a "corrective" to stories that the …
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Fronteras: From Latinas with tender hearts to tías locas — How storytelling can shatter cultural stereotypes
Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez has spent her career writing to break down barriers and reach out to those who may not have access to academia. Her books center on the cultural challenges many Brown girls face.
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Local morning newscast for Friday, Sept. 4
The latest local and regional news from Texas Public Radio.
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187. The Witte Museum at 100: Michelle Cuellar Everidge on Creat…
This week on bigcitysmalltown, we take a closer look at one of San Antonio’s cornerstone cultural institutions as it enters its centennial year—the Witte Museum. Ma…
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Elevated Expectations: At Aleteo, the view is spectacular, but the Yucatán is harder to find
Aleteo, which perches atop the new Monarch Hotel, offers seafood and more. The display of automotive pulchritude outside downtown San Antonio’s newly
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Shuttered pizzeria returns for residency at popular San Antonio bar
After a three-year hiatus, one of San Antonio’s best pizzaiolos is back on the scene. Gimme Gimme owner Aaron Peña says that John Winkler — the former proprietor of Truth Pizzeria — will be slinging pies out of the Southtown bar’s kitchen beginning Friday, September 4.
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Jason Wolff stays on Bexar County District Attorney ballot after failed GOP challenge
A judge found errors in Jason Wolff’s petition notarizations but declined to remove the independent candidate from the Bexar County DA ballot.
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Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones says San Antonio Spurs should pay for Hemisfair infrastructure upgrades
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones speaks during an interview with the Current. Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is calling on the San Antonio Spurs' ownership to
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Bexar County budget office recommends cutting public health department by more than half
Bexar County’s budget staff recommended cutting the public health department by more than half as federal funding dries up.
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Action-horror film Onslaught stocks up on firepower but misses its aim
The most important thing for any movie to establish early on is its tone. No matter the genre, a film needs to make its audience understand how they should feel as the story unfolds so that they’re willing to go along with whatever transpires on screen. A film that doesn't do that, such as the new …
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Tickets to San Antonio Spurs’ opening week among most expensive in NBA
San Antonio Spurs fans cheer during a game. San Antonio Spurs fans will have to pay some of the highest ticket prices in the league to root for their team
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ICE agent arrested in Texas federally charged with lying about Minneapolis shooting, AP reports
Christian Castro was released from a Texas jail last week as Minnesota continues its effort to extradite him on separate state charges.
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Ted Cruz took gifts from millionaires last year that included a $76,000 private jet flight to the tropics
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz speaks at a 2022 conservative conference. Private jets, primo sports tickets and free concerts for the whole family. Membership
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Texas food banks feel the squeeze of federal cuts, drop in donations
Volunteers and a group participating from Shell’s health program sort and prepare food at Houston Food Bank in Houston on Aug. 12, 2026. HOUSTON — When
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Greater Chamber taps interim CEO after leadership exodus
Former Frost Bank president Pat Frost is stepping in to lead the Greater Chamber of Commerce until it finds a new chief.
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Trump’s support scrambles data center politics
Republican and Democratic officials have been feeling the heat from citizens who oppose data centers in their communities. The president, and some deep-pocketed advertisers, are taking the opposite side, touting economic prosperity and a wedge against China.
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Santikos paves way for new 22-acre Far West San Antonio development
The largest movie theater chain in Alamo City has completed a blockbuster acquisition that will transform the rapidly growing Far West Side. After years of planning, Santikos Entertainment closed on a 22-acre lot at Potranco Road and State Highway 211, clearing the way for the San Antonio-based …
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Trump endorses Ken Paxton while also trashing his clothes, looks and TV presence
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton speaks during a MAGA Majority Force block walking event in San Antonio. President Donald Trump went to bat for
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The Rio Grande is drying up. What does that mean for Texas?
Texas Monthly reporter Jack Herrera traveled all 1,900 miles of the river to learn more.
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Independent Bexar County DA candidate Jason Wolff staves off legal challenge, will remain on ballot
Independent candidate for Bexar County District Attorney Jason Wolff will remain on the ballot when voters head to the polls this fall. Jason Wolff, an
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Celeb-backed açai bowl chain to open near Shavano Park
Everbowl has not yet made its San Antonio debut, but it’s already doubling its bet. The celeb-backed açaí bowl chain is opening a second location at 16719 Huebner Rd.Although the franchise is rapidly growing, it’s relatively unknown in Texas.The chain has opened several outposts in Dallas-Fort …
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Some blame San Antonio’s budget deficit on careless spending. Experts say it’s more complicated.
San Antonio isn't alone in facing a budget deficit. Whether it’s drama on the dais at City Hall, heated online debates or heckling at council members’
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Millions of sea butterflies are washing up on Texas beaches
The tiny pteropods can look and feel like fiberglass for beachgoers who find them poking into their skin.
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Texas A&M System weighs removing courses on LGBTQ, ethnic studies, climate change from core offerings
Students walk through a tunnel under Wellborn Road on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station on Nov. 13, 2025. Students at 11 Texas
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A kidney disease is becoming a growing, cross-border crisis for young migrants in Texas
Chronic kidney disease was long thought to be an old person’s malady. Now it’s a multinational health crisis among young Latino migrants who once worked on Central American farms and sugar plantations and now hold jobs in Texas and other parts of the United States. To avoid expensive treatment in …
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Beloved San Antonio ice house closes after fundraising push
Unfortunately, in San Antonio, not every story has a happy ending. Although neighbors rallied to save the Dakota East Side Ice House (433 S Hackberry St.) with a GoFundMe Hail Mary, the beloved neighborhood hangout is now permanently closed.“As a wise pig once said…’A-buh-dee, a-buh-dee …
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Tarrant County’s November elections will have 92 fewer places to cast ballots than 2022
County commissioners vote Tuesday on a list of polling sites for the November midterms.
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Everything we saw as Karol G enthralled San Antonio fans at the Alamodome
Colombian superstar Karol G, one of the most vital Latin artists performing today, brought her high-energy Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour to the
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Today on Texas Standard: Mysterious kidney disease hits Central American workers in Texas
A chronic kidney disease with no clear cause is increasingly affecting young Central American men, including some now working in Texas and elsewhere in the U.S. The illness can progress to kidney failure and dialysis, creating especially difficult choices for migrant patients and their families.
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Tex-Mex favorite opens 2nd San Antonio location in the Deco District
The burners will soon be back on at one of the Deco District’s most recognizable buildings. Highland Park mom-and-pop Con Amor Cocina says it will open its second location in the former home of Unko Mauie’s at 1815 Fredericksburg Rd. on Friday, September 4.Con Amor first debuted at 2314 Steves Ave …
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San Antonio narrows to-do list of 2022 bond projects as council mulls 2027 budget and bond
A progress update on the city’s bond projects comes as city council debates cost reductions and tax increases ahead of approving the 2027 budget and bond process.
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Here are the top 7 things to do in San Antonio this Labor Day weekend
As Alamo City eases into the last holiday of the summer, wear your crispest whites to sip craft beer on the River Walk or laugh along to a free outdoor screening of Despicable Me. If the great indoors are more your speed, break out your black cowboy hat to two-step at Gruene Hall. Check out the top …
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How Trump administration policies and the Iran War are making everyday necessities more expensive
North Texas consumers have seen price hikes on gas, groceries, and even their healthcare costs.
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Thousands of Texas families are waiting for help paying for childcare — and the list is growing
Data shows the number of Texas children on a waiting list for childcare payment assistance has spiked in recent years, and advocates worry the pressure on the system isn't letting up.
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James Talarico’s U.S. Senate campaign held a Lotería in San Antonio
The rising Democratic star looks to harness some of his fandom to build some party infrastructure in a state where it’s been lacking.
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Local morning newscast for Thursday, Sept. 3
The latest local and regional news from Texas Public Radio.
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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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Beat Chronic Back Pain with Strength Training
How One Mom Beat Chronic Back Pain with Strength Training By: Dylan Casey, owner of CASE Personal Training Have you ever had such bad back pain that you could barely get out of bed? If so, you probably know how hopeless and scared it made you feel. Crippling back pain can totally interrupt […]
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Newest Friends Up for Adoption
Contact the Animal Defense League at adltexas.org for more information.
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What happened when the Trump administration ended USAID?
On his first day of his second term President Donald Trump signed an executive order that brought the USAID to a screeching halt. Elon Musk later bragged that his DOGE effort fed USAID "to the woodchipper." Musk today insists not one person has died from the ending of USAID but the evidence tells a …
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New Exhibition at the McNay Art Museum
New Exhibition at the McNay Art Museum Celebrates the Innovation of Visual Arts in 20th-century Paris When artists from around the world flocked to Paris in the 1900s, they fostered imaginative innovation that shifted the trajectory of visual art. The McNay Art Museum celebrates the creativity that …
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DoSeum Extends Fall Hours
The DoSeum Extends Popular Opening Hours Through Fall The DoSeum announces its extended operating hours will extend into the fall season, allowing more time for play and learning. After piloting additional morning hours over the summer, The DoSeum is keeping its current extended hours due to …
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The Circle School
Before the Day Begins, There is a Story. At The Circle School, children didn’t begin their school year by settling into rows of desks. They gather together to listen, imagine and remember. For a few minutes each morning, the whole school becomes an audience then, gradually, a community. The entire …
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Welcome to the new Alamo Heights High School!
After two years of construction, the new academic building at Alamo Heights High School opened for staff and students in August. Designed by LPA Design Studios and built by Bartlett Cocke General Contractors, the building incorporates nods to the past with modern learning spaces. The new building …
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78209 Real Estate Market Update
By Bruce X. Forey, REALTOR® The 78209 real estate market delivered a strong summer performance in July, with several key indicators trending in the right direction for both buyers and sellers. Closed sales climbed to 42 in July, up slightly from 40 in June, pushing total dollar volume to $34.5 …
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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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Around 09 – Ball 2 Barrel Baseball Academy
Where Baseball Meets Next-Level Development For young athletes who dream of taking their game further, baseball development is about more than spending hours in a batting cage. At Ball 2 Barrel Baseball Academy, San Antonio players are getting a more comprehensive approach—one that combines …
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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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Neighbors Mary and Lewis Fisher
Campfire Tales with Mary and Lewis Fisher By Elizabeth Bobbitt | Photography by David Teran Mary and Lewis Fisher have spent much of their lives telling the stories of San Antonio and Texas. While they are both decorated authors and historians in their own right, it is their shared drive for …
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Business Profile – Quality Research
Mother-Daughter Duo Help Bring New Medicines to San Antonio Through Clinical Trials at Quality Research By Rudy Arispe | Photography David Teran Ellen Schrader recalls the 16-year-old boy, who was a participant in a previous clinical drug trial to establish the efficacy and safety of a new allergy …
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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.