A grand staircase at La Villita and the River Walk is another step closer with $2M in TIRZ funds
The funding came with one condition, introduced by the councilman that he hopes will open doors to the project to residents of his district.
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After winning deep red district, Democrat Katy Padilla Stout joins Congress’ progressive wing
Days after flipping a deep-red congressional district, Democrat Katy Padilla Stout is taking heat for joining a club of Capitol Hill’s most progressive members.
Supreme Court says border wall construction can continue in west Texas
The Trump administration filed an emergency relief request with the high court earlier in October asking for the construction to continue while a lawsuit over the plan moves forward.
Dan Patrick backs stripping powers from incoming Democratic lieutenant governor
Outgoing Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he supports Republican state senators changing the rules to strip powers from his Democratic successor after losing his reelection bid by nearly 600,000 votes.
Without property taxes, school districts on military bases find ways to survive
Randolph Field, Fort Sam Houston and Lackland Independent School Districts are confined entirely within the bounds of their respective military bases, only seven districts like this exist in the country. Unlike other public school districts, they receive no money from property taxes.
McNay Art Museum ensures a 'place of belonging' with $500,000 grant to expand accessibility
The McNay Art Museum received a $500,000 grant from the Kronkosky Charitable Foundation to support accessibility across the institution’s 25-acre campus and expand access to its digital and programmatic offerings.
Mayor says feds agree to environmental review of planned ICE detention facility
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones says DHS has agreed to an environmental review of a planned ICE detention facility following the city’s lawsuit.
District 10 neighbors, birders and art lovers welcome new birdhouse sculptures
“Feathers in the Wind” by artist Luis “Chispas” Guerreo can be seen in the Oak Park-Northwood neighborhood.
Religious leaders differ on the morality of the military's first firing squad execution since 1945
As the military prepares for its first execution by firing squad since World War II at Fort Hood, chaplains are other religious leaders are divided on the moral questions it raises.
Rain fades Monday night for San Antonio, some flooding in the region
Rains in San Antonio have brought drought relief, but some flooding has been reported in the lower half of Texas.
This pair logs 25k steps daily to deliver thousands of Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving dinners for seniors
It was late and they were exhausted. Hours after the last Thanksgiving dinner had been delivered, Debbie Moreno and Tracey Wright-Grabatin were finishing cleanup duties when the phone rang. A group of senior citizens had not received their meal. Could they make one more delivery? Although all Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving…
Meet the new millennial faces of Bexar County’s state House delegation who rode in on a blue wave
Bexar County is welcoming three new Democrats to the state House. They’re all millennials and against school vouchers.
Meet the 18 Democrats who swept into Texas’ statewide leadership
In addition to claiming the Texas governor’s mansion and a U.S. Senate seat, Democrats flipped an entire slate of statewide offices and judicial posts for the first time in decades Tuesday night. Texas elects nearly all of its statewide officials in the midterm cycle, with the exception of some judges and Texas…
As power shifts in Texas, the state’s economic strength is based on more than politics
Economists attributed Texas’ economic success to factors that have little to do with the political party that controls the state.
Texas’ new attorney general wants to focus on consumer protection instead of culture wars
Democrat Nathan Johnson said his goal is to rebuild the office Ken Paxton held for 12 years.
Dorazio is the lone GOP survivor in San Antonio’s Texas House delegation
Republican state Rep. Mark Dorazio (R-San Antonio) has long been part of the conservative wing that pushed out then-Texas House Speaker Joe Straus (R-San Antonio), wanted only Republicans to chair committees in the Texas House and spent years working to cut Democratic colleagues out of the legislative process.
From San Antonio to Iran: A festival of music, memories and heartfelt messages
On Saturday the Mehr Foundation of San Antonio hosted the Persian Autumn Festival.
Democrats plan to widen their probes of fatal ICE shootings
The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during the ICE surge in Minneapolis last winter was a pivotal moment for the country. After Democrats' sweeping wins this week, their deaths at the hands of immigration agents will likely be the targets of renewed investigations.
Why Gina Hinojosa wants to fire Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath
Texas' governor-elect has pledged to replace the state's top public education official when she takes office in January. Here's why.
At the dawn of a new Texas frontier, advocates consider possibilities for abortion rights
A blue-leaning Texas House of Representatives could pass legislation that takes aim at the state's bans on abortion, but would likely meet strong resistance from a Republican-controlled Senate.
Senfronia Thompson says she has the votes to become the first woman and first Black Texas House speaker
The 87-year-old Houston Democrat, known as Ms. T, has served in the Legislature since 1973. On Tuesday, her party won control of the Texas House for the first time since 2003.
Veterans Day ceremonies, events and deals
Celebrate Veterans Day in Military City USA with these parades, ceremonies and special offerings.
Student loan repayment deadlines are here. Here’s what borrowers need to know.
The final deadline for many federal student loan borrowers to select a repayment plan has passed. Here’s what to know.
Local researchers hope aging baboons can reveal Alzheimer’s earliest signs
What drives Alzheimer’s disease? Local researchers will look at the brains of aging baboons at Texas Biomed for answers.
PROST! New Braunfels kicks off 65th annual Wurstfest
For the next 10 days, the Wurstfest grounds in New Braunfels will be filled with music, dancing, beer and sausage as locals and tourists come together for the sausage celebration.
Look at new cars with no sales pressure at the SA Auto Show
Dealers are banned from selling or offering to sell a vehicle during the show.
San Antonio Botanical Garden plants first 1,000 trees along Guadalupe River after 2025 flood
The San Antonio Botanical Garden has planted the first 1,000 of 50,000 native trees planned for the Guadalupe River corridor in Kerr County as part of a five-year restoration effort following the devastating 2025 flood.
San Antonio student builds an affordable 3D-printed pediatric wheelchair
Texas Military Institute Episcopal (TMI) student Gracie Martinez, her teacher Omar Valdez and the organization TEAMability are using 3D printing to create adaptive equipment. Martinez built a Toddler Mobility Trainer for children this past summer.
Hinojosa taps anti-school voucher Republican, education and labor allies for Texas transition team
Former Republican state Rep. Ernset Bailes, who lost his seat after opposing Gov. Greg Abbott's school voucher push is among the governor-elect's first appointments. Here other picks reflect priorities in public education, organized labor and local government.
Hinojosa taps anti-voucher Republican, education and labor allies for Texas transition team
Former Republican state Rep. Ernest Bailes, who lost his seat after opposing Gov. Greg Abbott's school voucher push, is among the governor-elect's first appointments. Her other picks reflect priorities in public education, organized labor and local government.
In the shadow of failed school bonds, city launches 2027 bond process with new tri-chairs
The city’s $442 million bond is about half the size of the 2022 bond and comes with a smaller list of public projects — but no tax increase.
After Texas’ blue wave, San Antonio councilman pushes for study legalizing cannabis
Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez wants a study of cannabis legalization’s potential economic impact ahead of the 90th legislative session.
Weekend rain expected in San Antonio area as cold front pushes through
Up to two inches of rain are possible this weekend. After the rain moves through, cooler temperatures will arrive, bringing a noticeable change in the weather as the new workweek begins.
UTRGV among Texas universities awarded USDA grants for screwworm detection efforts
More than 110 cases have been confirmed across three Southwestern states.
San Antonio Missions announce new alter ego
The San Antonio Missions will wear new uniforms for three days in April. They’ll also take on a new name: The San Antonio Breakfast Tacos.
Annual Holidays on Houston Street moves to La Villita, runs extra weekend
After three years on Houston Street, the holiday market will move several blocks away and include additional changes.
Nirenberg’s new chapter: The former mayor plans to transition from city politics to leading Bexar County
While Ron Nirenberg’s job may be different, his approach will be the same. The former mayor will lean on collaboration in his new role.
Latino voters reflect on historic Democratic wins as Texas shifts left
Two years after Donald Trump flipped longtime Democratic strongholds in the Rio Grande Valley, the region swung back toward Democrats in an election that will bring Texas its first Latina governor.
Bexar County burn ban lifted as holidays approach
The holiday glow may now include aerial fireworks
Edgewood ISD sees board shake up during 2026 midterm election
Three Edgewood ISD school board incumbents lost their elections Tuesday.
In the wake of vouchers, Democrats with public education backgrounds won up and down the ballot in Texas
Beyond Hinojosa and Talarico, Democrats are sending a host of elected public school advocates and educators to the state capitol next year.
AI-generated music rocks the music industry
With a simple prompt, generative-AI programs like Suno can create any kind of music one can imagine.
Democrats say they’ve flipped the Texas House
Democrats said Wednesday morning that they’ve flipped enough state legislative seats to carry the Texas House — something that appeared out of reach headed into election night.
Democrat Clayton Tucker wins Texas agriculture commissioner race
Tucker and his Republican opponent, Nate Sheets, ran to replace longtime Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller.
Vikki Goodwin defeats Dan Patrick in Texas lieutenant governor race
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick conceded the race in a statement late Tuesday.
Italian tour manager says travel is about learning, growing, sharing
TPR supporters recently returned from an exploration of Tuscany, in northwest Italy. They were guided along the way by Giorgio Flaccavento, who's been managing tours of his home country for over a decade. He sat down with TPR's Nathan Cone for a short interview to discuss his experiences and why travel is important…
Bexar County sees 50% voter turnout during this year’s midterm election
The Bexar County Elections Department reports around 664,000 ballots were cast in-person, by mail, and during the early voting period.
Takeaways from a Democratic sweep in Texas
Democrats exceeded their wildest expectations and picked up some unexpected seats down-ballot. School funding measures had a tough night.
In major upset, Nathan Johnson takes Texas attorney general’s office for Democrats
In a stunning upset with repercussions across the national legal landscape, Democrat Nathan Johnson claimed victory in the race to be Texas’ next top lawyer.
Republicans tried to gerrymander their way out of big congressional losses. It didn't work
Among the sweeping victories by Democrats on Tuesday were wins in several congressional districts that Republicans had redrawn explicitly to boost their party ahead of the midterms.
Democrat Clayton Tucker declares victory in Texas agriculture commissioner race
Tucker and his Republican opponent, Nate Sheets, ran to replace longtime Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller.
Bexar County voters strike down school district funding measures, SCUC VATRE passes
School finance measures failed at Northside, San Antonio ISD, East Central, South San and Comal ISD during the 2026 midterm election. Guadalupe County voters carry SCUC VATRE to victory.
San Antonians go honking downtown to celebrate Texas Democrats’ wins
As election results rolled in on Tuesday night, San Antonians rolled into the downtown streets honking, cheering and waving signs and flags.
Bexar County Sheriff’s Deputy Johnny Garcia captures San Antonio’s new ‘whole enchilada’ district
The seat was created by Republicans’ mid-cycle redistricting effort, but became a top battleground in the scramble to control the U.S. House.
Democrat Katy Padilla Stout claims victory over Brandon Herrera in Texas’ 23rd Congressional District
Democrat Katy Padilla Stout is declared winner of the 23rd Congressional District of Texas over Republican Brandon Herrera. Padilla Stout flips the Republican held district for the Democrats.
Bobby Pulido declares victory over Monica De La Cruz in South Texas congressional race
The Grammy-winning Tejano music star declared victory in Texas' 15th Congressional District, where Republican incumbent Monica De La Cruz was seeking a third term.
In blue wave, Democrats flip Northside Texas House seat their party hasn’t won in 45 years
San Antonio’s Texas House District 121 hadn’t elected a Democrat since 1981, until now. Zack Dunn toppled incumbent state Rep. Marc LaHood.
Talarico pulls off the unthinkable, breaking Texas Democrats’ three-decade losing streak
Facing scandal-plagued Republican Ken Paxton, the former San Antonio teacher rallied Texans around a message of civility.
Democrat Joaquin Castro claims eighth term in reshaped San Antonio Congressional district
Focused on immigration issues, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-San Antonio) sails to his eighth term in Congress representing the 20th Congressional District.
Talarico takes early lead over Paxton in Texas Senate race as results roll in
If Talarico maintains his lead and is declared the winner, he will be the first Democrat to win statewide office in Texas since 1994.
Gina Hinojosa holds early lead over incumbent Greg Abbott in Texas' race for governor
Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa has taken an early lead over Republican Gov. Greg Abbott as votes are counted in Texas. Abbott is seeking his fourth term in office.
Goodwin leads Texas lieutenant governor race as early results come in
Democratic state Rep. Vikki Goodwin held an early lead Tuesday night in the race for Texas lieutenant governor as the first results began coming in across the state
Democrats hold Bexar County’s DA office, but Luz Elena Chapa vows change
Luz Elena Chapa has vowed major changes in the troubled office as she takes over for retiring progressive DA Joe Gonzales.
Former San Antonio mayor Ron Nirenberg claims new role as next Bexar County Judge
He unseated incumbent Judge Peter Sakai in the primary and claimed a decisive early lead against Republican Patrick Von Dohlen on Tuesday.
Henry Cuellar takes commanding lead in Texas' 28th Congressional District
The Democratic incumbent leads Republican challenger Tano Tijerina with 65.4% of the vote to 29.4%, with more than 73,000 votes counted. Results remain unofficial as ballots continue to be tallied.
Pre-K 4 SA funding proposition appears poised to pass as early voting results show strong support
With early voting results in, Proposition A leads 72% to 28%, with more than 227,000 votes in favor. The results are unofficial, and Election Day ballots are still being counted.
Bexar County voters turn out in strong numbers on Election Day after record early voting
More than 129,000 Bexar County residents had voted by 7 p.m. Tuesday, following record early turnout. Voters across the San Antonio area weighed in on key races as Bexar County was selected for federal election monitoring.
All eyes on Texas as Paxton, Talarico make final pitches in nationally targeted Senate race
Texas has already broken turnout and spending records. Now national and international media are flooding into the state to watch.
Talarico and Paxton would like to be called 'senator.' Does power come with the title?
Ken Paxton and James Talarico have made big campaign promises. Can they deliver?
Key indicators point to a slightly weaker San Antonio economy heading into fall
Sales tax revenue, employment and home sales all dipped in September.
Indicted ICE agent surrenders himself in Harris County court
Mario Morales is accused of striking Miguel Parra-Hernandez with his vehicle while on patrol as an ICE agent. A grand jury indicted Morales Friday morning. His lawyer argues the indictment is “political prosecution.”
More than half of San Antonio area should see showers Election Day
Rain-shy voters may want to wait until at least mid-morning before heading to the polls.
Archdiocese of San Antonio to celebrate 100 years with Mass at Wolff Stadium Nov. 7
The celebration will include an announcement of a new Archdiocesan Pastoral Vision and activities for younger guests.
Additional federal disaster assistance available in Texas following the summer’s severe weather and flooding
President Trump approved the state’s appeal for more financial assistance for Texans across 20 counties.
High school class rank policies are different in every San Antonio district. A new state law could change that.
No San Antonio school district calculates class rank or grade point average the same way. A new state law could change that. Here’s how.
Paxton and Talarico make final election pitches of U.S. Senate campaign to Houston voters
Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico spoke as more than 1.8 million voters cast ballots early across Greater Houston -- close to a quarter of the early voting total for Texas.
New World screwworm cases surge nearly 60% in eight days, with new detection in Bandera County
A horse in Bandera County is among the latest confirmed infestations as the U.S. total climbs to 126. Half of the cases remain active.
All 9 people aboard private jet from Austin killed after plane crashes in Florida
The Learjet 60, bound for the Bahamas, crashed in a residential area Sunday afternoon.
More than half a million ballots already cast in Bexar County ahead of Nov. 3 election
Bexar County voters have already cast more than half of a million ballots in the Nov. 3 election — breaking a local record for most early votes in a midterm election.
Adults with learning disabilities get on-the-job training via coffee truck and pop-up markets
SA Life Academy hosts pop-up markets run by adults with learning disabilities. It’s a way to job-train and keep their lives “full.”
Abbott, Hinojosa make closing pitches to San Antonians in hard-fought Texas governor’s race
Both Gov. Greg Abbott and his opponent Gina Hinojosa are pushing hard in Bexar County days before the Nov. 3 election will decide who wins the governor's seat.
The torii gate at the Japanese Tea Garden: A historic wrong righted
A historic misinterpretation of the torii gate at the entrance to the Japanese Tea Garden has been corrected.
After teacher pushback, SAISD relaxes strict ‘High 5’ standards weeks after rolling it out
SAISD is no longer requiring that A and B rated schools meet all High 5 requirement like using district-created slides and turn-and-talks.
Oil company earnings skyrocket — again
Oil companies are reporting another quarter of sky-high profits as the war in Iran pushes up the price of oil — and prices at the pump.
Alamo Colleges District trustee Gloria Ray resigns from board
A special meeting is scheduled to accept her resignation and set up a process to select an interim.
A San Antonio candy company produced Halloween treats for more than a century
Judson Candy Company's line included popular cherry sours.
Ken Paxton cancels planned Alamo campaign stop ahead of Election Day
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton has canceled his planned Nov. 2 campaign stop at the Alamo, whose rules prohibit political gatherings on its grounds. His campaign has instead scheduled stops in Conroe and Allen.
City Council ‘came together’ to shape 2027 bond valued at $442M, plus $208M for flood control
The $650 million package approved by council includes $442 million for infrastructure needs across the city and $208 million for a stormwater drainage bond.
CPS Energy, Project Marvel top San Antonio’s legislative priorities
San Antonio’s legislative agenda seeks to protect city-owned utilities and secure state support for development and infrastructure projects.
Bexar County Jail rolls out major changes to improve how detainees are treated, monitored
Bexar County commissioners received an update Tuesday on reforms approved in August to address concerns about inmate deaths and medical care at the county jail, including changes to health screenings, expanded behavioral health and substance use treatment, and programs aimed at diverting people from incarceration.
Grand jury indicts ICE officer for striking Houston immigrant with vehicle
Representatives from ICE claimed Miguel Parra-Hernandez ran in front of the ICE agent's vehicle and that Harris County prosecutors do not have the jurisdiction to charge the agent. District Attorney Sean Teare said that claim was false.
Ken Paxton's political rise, from the Tea Party to Trump's MAGA movement
Ken Paxton built a loyal conservative following long before Donald Trump entered politics. That support has helped him survive scandals, criminal charges and impeachment. Now he's counting on it to help him win a competitive U.S. Senate race.
Emails show Trump admin paused part of its Big Bend border wall even before a judge's order blocking construction
Emails shared with Marfa Public Radio show U.S. Customs and Border Protection quietly paused construction on part of the Big Bend border wall a week before a federal judge ordered the work halted. A CBP official wrote that the internal pause stemmed from a lack of access to private land and a federal contractor's…
Democrats ride THC ban backlash in race for lieutenant governor
Vikki Goodwin, the Democrat trying to unseat Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, is drawing support from hemp business owners who've become single-issue voters in the 2026 election.
Trump's VA killed a home loan program. Thousands of veterans are paying the price
An NPR investigation finds that more than 15,000 military veterans were put into much-higher-cost home loans after the Trump administration cut a key program. Many now pay $1,000 more per month.
For voters from immigrant families and new citizens, voting is bigger than themselves
While many young voters are focused on the cost of living in the election, for some from immigrant families, the political calculation — and their votes — is often about even more than the economy.
‘It needed to be told’: New book highlights unsolved murders from Southwest Texas
‘Devil of Devils’ looks at the killings involving a Mexican-American family and teen — separated by years, but similar in circumstances.
San Antonio leaders will now have to OK every new data center
Every data center developer that wants to build in San Antonio will have to get permission from City Council before it can begin construction.
'We celebrate them and we honor them' — Remembering the dead for Día de los Muertos
The Esperanza Peace & Justice Center holds its 31st annual Día de Muertos commemoration on Nov. 1.
City still in talks with the Spurs over new downtown arena as it draws up plan for bigger convention center
As part of wide-ranging sports and entertainment district plans, the city’s proposing to spend $850 million on the convention center and $125 million for upgrades to the Alamodome.