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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. Takeaways from a Democratic sweep in Texas was first posted on November 4, 2026 at 3:55 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only…

Bexar County voters strike down school district funding measures

School finance measures failed at Northside, San Antonio, East Central, South San Antonio, and Comal ISDs during the 2026 midterm election. Bexar County voters strike down school district funding measures was first posted on November 4, 2026 at 2:15 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal…

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. San Antonians go honking downtown to celebrate Texas Democrats’ wins was first posted on November 4, 2026 at 12:33 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for…

Bobby Pulido declares victory over Monica De La Cruz in South Texas congressional race

Democrat Bobby Pulido declared victory over Republican incumbent Monica De La Cruz in Texas' 15th Congressional District on Tuesday. Bobby Pulido declares victory over Monica De La Cruz in South Texas congressional race was first posted on November 3, 2026 at 11:51 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is…

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. Democrats hold Bexar County’s DA office, but Luz Elena Chapa vows change was first posted on November 3, 2026 at 9:21 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal…

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. Former San Antonio mayor Ron Nirenberg claims new role as next Bexar County Judge was first posted on November 3, 2026 at 8:37 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is…

Annual Holidays on Houston Street moves to La Villita, runs extra weekend

Centro San Antonio announced that Holidays on Houston is moving to La Villita and will be held over two weekends in December. Annual Holidays on Houston Street moves to La Villita, runs extra weekend was first posted on November 3, 2026 at 2:29 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal…

Michelle Barrientes Vela sues Bexar County, law enforcement officers after acquittal

Former Bexar County Constable Michelle Barrientes Vela is suing Bexar County and two law enforcement officers over the investigation that led to her prosecution and later acquittal. Michelle Barrientes Vela sues Bexar County, law enforcement officers after acquittal was first posted on November 2, 2026 at 4:14 pm…

Meet the candidates for the Edwards Aquifer Authority board

Longtime incumbent Carol Patterson, whose Northside district runs from Alamo Heights to Timberwood Park, drew the only challenger. Meet the candidates for the Edwards Aquifer Authority board was first posted on November 2, 2026 at 3:55 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial…

Archdiocese of San Antonio to celebrate 100 years with Mass at Wolff Stadium Nov. 7

The Archdiocese of San Antonio will host a free centennial celebration this Saturday, Nov. 7, at Nelson Wolff Stadium. Archdiocese of San Antonio to celebrate 100 years with Mass at Wolff Stadium Nov. 7 was first posted on November 2, 2026 at 3:09 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal…

Voter Guide: These are the education races on your midterms ballot

School tax and trustee elections will take up a lot of space on the Nov. 3 ballot for many voters across Bexar County. Here's what to know. Voter Guide: These are the education races on your midterms ballot was first posted on November 1, 2026 at 4:19 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal…

High housing costs cut into Texans’ income gains in 2025, new Census data shows

Texas incomes largely slowed last year, and fell dramatically in at least one major urban area, as high housing costs create pressure. High housing costs cut into Texans’ income gains in 2025, new Census data shows was first posted on November 1, 2026 at 4:00 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for…

Voter Guide: Meet the 2026 candidates for the Bexar Central Appraisal District

The appraisal district's board is nonpartisan, but Republican and Democratic party leaders are watching these races closely. Voter Guide: Meet the 2026 candidates for the Bexar Central Appraisal District was first posted on November 1, 2026 at 12:13 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal…

Who’s running in the midterm elections? Meet the candidates in our 2026 Voter Guide.

The battle for the House runs through swingy South Texas, with two San Antonio-area districts projected to see as much as $30 million spent. Who’s running in the midterm elections? Meet the candidates in our 2026 Voter Guide. was first posted on November 1, 2026 at 9:18 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this…

Endometrial cancer rates are rising fastest in a region that includes San Antonio

Endometrial cancer rates have increased statewide over two decades, with the most dramatic rise taking place in a geographic area that includes Bexar County, according to a new study from UT Health San Antonio. Endometrial cancer rates are rising fastest in a region that includes San Antonio was first posted on…

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. More than half a million ballots already cast in Bexar County ahead of Nov. 3 election was first posted on October 31, 2026 at 2:52 pm. ©2021 " San…

Where can college students vote? A guide to casting your ballot

Most public college campuses across San Antonio have assigned polling locations on campus. Here's what to know before you cast your ballot. Where can college students vote? A guide to casting your ballot was first posted on November 2, 2026 at 1:01 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal…

Texas House Speaker rolls into town as local Republicans brace for tough election

Local Republicans got an unusual visit from Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) on Thursday — the latest sign that party leaders are bracing for some tougher-than-expected state legislative races this November. Texas House Speaker rolls into town as local Republicans brace for tough election was first…

San Antonio nacho-maker Ricos is acquired by Venezuelan company

The San Antonio company that invented concession stand nachos has been sold to Venezuelan food and beverage company Empresas Polar. San Antonio nacho-maker Ricos is acquired by Venezuelan company was first posted on October 30, 2026 at 12:35 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal…

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. Alamo Colleges District trustee Gloria Ray resigns from board was first posted on October 30, 2026 at 10:42 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not…

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. CPS Energy, Project Marvel top San Antonio’s legislative priorities was first posted on October 30, 2026 at 9:00 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for…

Valero’s legacy of giving and culture of caring

SPONSORED: At Valero, a culture of caring for others has been part of the company’s identity for more than four decades. Valero’s legacy of giving and culture of caring was first posted on October 29, 2026 at 6:00 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are…

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. San Antonio leaders will now have to OK every new data center was first posted on October 29, 2026 at 5:42 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal…

Costume parties, mischievous tricks, tasty treats highlight Halloween in San Antonio

The Aztec's Fedora Lounge throws a Great Gatsby-themed Halloween party, Friday and Saturday. Other local venues host family-friendly events. Costume parties, mischievous tricks, tasty treats highlight Halloween in San Antonio was first posted on October 29, 2026 at 3:26 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this…

Methodist Hospital moves forward with trauma upgrade, despite pushback

Undeterred by pushback from the military community, Methodist Hospital is trudging forward with plans to upgrade its trauma designation and receive severely injured patients in San Antonio. Methodist Hospital moves forward with trauma upgrade, despite pushback was first posted on October 29, 2026 at 5:00 am. ©2021 "…

Bexar County says it won’t release early results until everyone in line has voted

With an exciting U.S. Senate and governor's race on the ballot, it could be late before results roll in from Texas' 4th largest county. Bexar County says it won’t release early results until everyone in line has voted was first posted on October 28, 2026 at 2:15 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is…

Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta remembered for her activism in San Antonio

Civil rights icon Dolores Huerta often visited San Antonio. She was here last year in support of moving the city's elections from May to November. Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta remembered for her activism in San Antonio was first posted on October 28, 2026 at 12:29 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this…

University Health approves $2.2M to help restore services at Haven for Hope clinic

University Health approved funding to help a CentroMed clinic bounce back from a data breach and better serve the homeless population. University Health approves $2.2M to help restore services at Haven for Hope clinic was first posted on October 28, 2026 at 12:21 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is…

Rounds of rain possible this week, including a chance on Halloween

Flash flooding cannot be completely ruled out for Thursday and Friday, but the forecast will become clearer as the week goes on. Rounds of rain possible this week, including a chance on Halloween was first posted on October 27, 2026 at 4:08 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal…

‘Favorable circumstances’ allow CPS Energy to push its rate increases to next year

'Favorable circumstances,' including a $115 million federal incentive, allowed CPS Energy to put off a rate increase until next year. ‘Favorable circumstances’ allow CPS Energy to push its rate increases to next year was first posted on October 26, 2026 at 5:10 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for…

Hollywood hair and makeup artist runs a haunted attraction at Ingram Park Mall

San Antonio transplant Kelly Porter talks about her Hollywood experiences and opening up a haunted attraction at Ingram Park Mall. Hollywood hair and makeup artist runs a haunted attraction at Ingram Park Mall was first posted on October 26, 2026 at 3:33 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for…

Meet the candidates for Texas governor on the Nov. 3 ballot

Gov. Greg Abbott faces an underfunded but energetic challenge from Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa (D-Austin). Meet the candidates for Texas governor on the Nov. 3 ballot was first posted on October 26, 2026 at 1:44 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you…

San Antonio sees 6% drop in crime, sharp decline in homicides

New SAPD data shows overall crime declined through September, despite increases in assaults, human trafficking and kidnapping offenses. San Antonio sees 6% drop in crime, sharp decline in homicides was first posted on October 26, 2026 at 5:00 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal…

Texas SNAP participation drops to a 17-year low as the feds tighten eligibility

The state health agency is also processing 64% of food benefits applications within 30 days, even though the required rate is 95%. Texas SNAP participation drops to a 17-year low as the feds tighten eligibility was first posted on October 25, 2026 at 2:00 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for…

5 council members offer alternative to mayor’s $442M bond plan

Five San Antonio City Council members have proposed their own plan for dividing $442 million in the city's 2027 bond program. 5 council members offer alternative to mayor’s $442M bond plan was first posted on October 25, 2026 at 12:51 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial…

This Witte Museum exhibit leads visitors on a Texas culinary tour through time

The exhibit "Gather 'Round The Table: Texas Food Traditions" uses video, photographs and interactive tools to take us from 700 A.D. to 2026. This Witte Museum exhibit leads visitors on a Texas culinary tour through time was first posted on October 25, 2026 at 11:00 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is…

18 months after his son died by suicide in a VA parking lot, a father pleads for change

18 months after his son died by suicide at the VA, Larry Miller wants drug policy change 18 months after his son died by suicide in a VA parking lot, a father pleads for change was first posted on October 25, 2026 at 5:00 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If…

New search tool aims to increase childcare access by connecting providers and families

In an effort to support parents' childcare searches, Pre-K 4 SA and Early Matters San Antonio launched a search tool called EarlyConnectSA. New search tool aims to increase childcare access by connecting providers and families was first posted on October 24, 2026 at 11:00 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this…

Where I Live: An ode to the East Side

When Tunette Powell moved home to San Antonio, she saw many Eastsiders had been pushed to the Northeast Side. Where I Live: An ode to the East Side was first posted on October 24, 2026 at 5:00 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this…

San Antonio weighs new penalties for repeat nuisance properties

The proposal could strengthen the Good Neighbor Program with fines of up to $500 for properties that fail to address recurring violations. San Antonio weighs new penalties for repeat nuisance properties was first posted on October 23, 2026 at 5:00 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal…

Jones calls on DHS, DOD to halt immigration action against military families

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones wrote to federal agencies seeking immigration protections for qualified military family members following another instance of the targeting of a Texas family. Jones calls on DHS, DOD to halt immigration action against military families was first posted on October 22, 2026 at 12:57…

TAMUSA opens new $55M public health and education building

Texas A&M University-San Antonio opened a new $55 million Public Health and Education Building, which will serve over 1,200 students working toward degrees in education, public health and medicine. TAMUSA opens new $55M public health and education building was first posted on October 22, 2026 at 5:00 am. ©2021 " San…

CPS Energy is here to help this fall and winter

SPONSORED: For some households, energy costs can add another challenge to an already tight budget. CPS Energy has resources that can help. CPS Energy is here to help this fall and winter was first posted on October 21, 2026 at 6:00 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use…

Voter guide: Meet the judicial candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot

Texans have a new statewide appellate court on the ballot for the first time and both parties fight over a Fourth Court of Appeals seat. Voter guide: Meet the judicial candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot was first posted on November 1, 2026 at 4:18 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal…

Here’s what a reshaped San Antonio congressional delegation could look like

We profiled the eight major-party candidates running in a shrunk-down delegation that's been rocked by retirements and redistricting. Here’s what a reshaped San Antonio congressional delegation could look like was first posted on October 21, 2026 at 2:43 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for…

‘There’s no way to stop them’: How campaigns and PACs get away with nonstop texting

Both parties purchase data to build a voter file with info like cell phone numbers. That means there's almost no way to stop the texts. ‘There’s no way to stop them’: How campaigns and PACs get away with nonstop texting was first posted on October 21, 2026 at 5:00 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is…

Centro de Artes turns 10 with Mercado/Material exhibition in the heart of San Antonio

SPONSORED: A new exhibition at the free Centro de Artes gallery in Market Square is worth a downtown visit this fall. Centro de Artes turns 10 with Mercado/Material exhibition in the heart of San Antonio was first posted on October 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal…

San Antonio turns to AI to study its roaming-dog population

Seven years after estimating 34,000 roaming dogs, San Antonio and SwRI are launching a new study to track the population. San Antonio turns to AI to study its roaming-dog population was first posted on October 20, 2026 at 5:33 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only…

More than 42,000 vote on first day of early voting in Bexar County, up 32% from 2022

Early voting is underway in Bexar County, with 42,333 people casting ballots on the first day, an increase from the 2022 midterm elections. More than 42,000 vote on first day of early voting in Bexar County, up 32% from 2022 was first posted on October 19, 2026 at 9:58 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this…

175 years of purpose, momentum for what’s next

SPONSORED: Approaching its 175th anniversary in 2027, the University continues to build on a legacy that began in San Antonio in 1852. 175 years of purpose, momentum for what’s next was first posted on October 19, 2026 at 6:00 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only…

Another new hotel is going up in the South Texas Medical Center

Nearly half of the hotel rooms currently under construction in San Antonio are marketed as extended-stay hotels. Another new hotel is going up in the South Texas Medical Center was first posted on October 19, 2026 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If…

How a Muay Thai injury led this Ukrainian startup founder to San Antonio

A Muay Thai injury inspired Ilya Popov to build smart crutches. Nearly seven years later, he's still working to get them on the market. How a Muay Thai injury led this Ukrainian startup founder to San Antonio was first posted on October 19, 2026 at 5:00 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for…

With Carlos De La Cruz, Republicans seek to keep new Texas district in the family

The 46-year-old veteran is still brushing up on major policy fights in his hard-fought race against Democrat Johnny Garcia. With Carlos De La Cruz, Republicans seek to keep new Texas district in the family was first posted on October 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal…

Gorditas on the grill: Market Square vendors channel spirit of ‘Chili Queens’

Foot traffic may be slow because of recent construction, but loyal customers give Market Square gorditas rave reviews. Gorditas on the grill: Market Square vendors channel spirit of ‘Chili Queens’ was first posted on October 18, 2026 at 5:00 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal…

Airman identified after fatal rappelling accident at Alamodome before UTSA-Navy game

A military service member was hospitalized after falling while rappelling from the Alamodome rafters before the UTSA-Navy football game. Airman identified after fatal rappelling accident at Alamodome before UTSA-Navy game was first posted on October 19, 2026 at 8:46 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed…