SAWS board OKs 2027 budget with a rate increase. City Council has the final vote Thursday.
The San Antonio Water System moved one step closer to a rate increase in 2027. The average residential monthly bill would rise by $3.91.
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Intocable’s decades-long journey charts cross-border success — as well as tragedy
The band’s sound, fusing pop rock sounds with Tejano and norteño music, has won them numerous accolades.
Over 35,000 kids are estimated to have had both parents deported under second Trump administration
The Atlantic’s Caitlin Dickerson’s has been documenting the children left behind — and the caregivers who find themselves in difficult positions.
VIA’s $767M budget adds bus shelters, new VIA Link zone in Stone Oak
VIA approved a $767.2 million budget that adds 150 bus shelters, a new VIA Link zone ahead of the Rapid Green Line launch.
Protestors plan to greet Trump at San Antonio rally. GOP says it will fill Freeman Coliseum
Freeman Coliseum holds nearly 12,000 at capacity, but security arrangements are likely to reduce space if necessary.
Some chaplains fear Hegseth's new Religious Affairs office will push 'one flavor' of Christianity
Hegseth, who often cites Scripture and has criticized "secular humanism" in the military, said the new Office of Religious Affairs will directly oversee chaplains and report to him.
City scraps plans for parking garage as part of Project Marvel improvements in 2027 bond
Working with TxDOT, the City of San Antonio trimmed its infrastructure wish list for the 2027 bond and the sports and entertainment district.
Did Taco Bell steal the taco?
For National Taco Day, Mando Rayo, host of the Tacos of Texas podcast, traces Taco Bell’s origins.
New DEA-led task force targets fentanyl overdoses, drug-related violence in San Antonio
A new DEA-led task force in San Antonio will investigate fentanyl overdoses, target drug suppliers and address violence tied to distribution.
SAISD Foundation opens free school supply store for educators
The SAISD Foundation has opened a free supply store for San Antonio ISD teachers, offering classroom materials at no cost and aiming to serve 3,000 educators during its first year.
San Antonio finally feels fall, tropical disturbance forms in the gulf
Fall finally feels like it's arrived for San Antonio, while a tropical disturbance may keep temperatures up along the coast.
Mushrooms, memories, and metal: Latinx sci-fi cinema shines in the sixth installment of Raza Cósmica
The free showcase kicks off Oct. 8 with the screening of "Daughters of the Forest" by filmmaker Otilia Portillo Padua.
How to enjoy fair food while maintaining a healthy diet
A North Texas dietitian explains how some advance planning can allow you to enjoy food at the State Fair of Texas and stick to a healthy diet.
August spending was down in San Antonio, based on sales tax revenue
The state's other biggest cities also posted slight increases in sales tax revenue from the month of August.
Nashville's Duo Goldpine sets concert deep in a Boerne cave
Duo Goldpine's October concert is at Cave Without a Name. And that's 100 feet below the ground.
Weeks out from early voting, SAISD won’t say which schools could be included in its $600M bond proposal
SAISD is asking voters to approve a $600 million bond package without identifying which schools would receive most of the money. District officials say the flexible approach will let them respond to changing enrollment, facility conditions and other needs over time.
Every dollar spent by a Texas library puts almost $5 back into the economy, study shows
The Texas Library Association found that library services across the state offer an economic boon to local communities.
Protesters march to East Side ICE facility as calls for legal action grow
Opponents marched through San Antonio’s East Side on Saturday as local officials weigh legal action against a planned ICE detention facility.
Judge halts Big Bend area border wall construction, use of federal waivers
At a Friday hearing in El Paso, a U.S. District Judge ordered all construction on the Big Bend area border wall project to stop immediately — including in Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. The order also included the stay of federal waivers that expedited the project.
Scattered showers possible in San Antonio and across South Central Texas Saturday
Scattered showers remain possible across South Central Texas on Saturday, with cooler, wetter conditions in parts of the Hill Country before drier and less humid weather arrives early next week.
Trump heads to San Antonio for race deemed the ‘whole enchilada’ in the 2026 midterms
He’ll appear at the Freeman Coliseum with Republican Carlos De La Cruz, who is running in the newly redrawn 35th Congressional District.
San Antonio mayor backs legal action to halt East Side ICE facility
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said Friday she now supports legal action to halt the conversion of an East Side warehouse into a 1,500-person immigration processing center. The announcement came on the eve of a protest march urging city officials to take a stronger stance against the planned ICE facility.
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama calls NBA players endorsing sports betting 'very sad'
Wemby told reporters during a practice session at team headquarters on Thursday that you won't see him in any advertising that promotes sports gambling.
Rainy front stalls over I-35, marking a second day of flooding for San Antonio
The cold front has been on an eastern trek across the state all week.
Meet San Antonio artist Vincent Valdez and take home a print from his ‘New Americans’ series
MacArthur “genius grant” recipient Vincent Valdez will share prints of drawings from his "The New Americans" series on Saturday at the Guadalupe Latino Bookstore as part of the ACLU of Texas’ artist-in-residence program.
Trump tomato tariffs could spell the end of free chips, salsa at restaurants
The 17% tariff on Mexican tomato imports, combined with bad weather in Florida and Mexico, has caused the price of salsa ingredients to spike in recent months.
Memorial street designation for drag icon Erica Andrews approved by San Antonio City Council
The street designation would run along Main Avenue from Cypress Street to East Ashby in the city’s Pride Cultural Heritage District. The district is undergoing its initial buildup in recognizing the history that’s taken place in the corridor.
The battle for the U.S. House runs through South Texas. Here’s a cheat sheet to the top 5 races.
San Antonio and South Texas are at the center of five closely watched U.S. House races, with millions of dollars pouring into the campaigns.
Is it time for an 'American Revival'? This event offers an opportunity
"The revival is this sort of very American tradition," says Nicholas Ma. "Are you ready to be together in this moment?" An event on Monday, Oct. 5, invites you to be present for music, poetry, and more from nine different artists, including Alfre Woodard, Lisa Morales, Los Galleros de San Antonio, Arrested…
High-tech travel trailer uses batteries and the sun for power
Lightship’s EV camper/trailer lets campers go “off the grid” for as much as a week.
SNAP's funding model is starting to change. Here's what that means for the program
States will start to pay a larger share of the bill to run the food assistance program, as federal funding for operational costs shrinks.
SwRI and Adelaide University team up to create a quantum radio frequency sensor
Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio is partnering with scientists at Adelaide University in Australia to create a quantum RF sensor.
SAWS made its case for a rate increase again to City Council. The vote is next week.
It was the first time SAWS had presented to city council since they pushed back against a rate increase proposal in June.
Flood threat continues across San Antonio, Hill Country as more rain expected through the weekend
A flood watch remains in effect until 7 p.m. Friday for San Antonio, the Hill Country and much of South Central Texas as more showers and thunderstorms bring the risk of additional flooding.
Is your voter registration up to date? Now is the time to check
Thousands of Texas voter registration records didn’t make it to county officials on time this year. You can check if yours is among them.
Jack Morgan retires from TPR after 13 years as arts and culture reporter
Jack Morgan reflects on memorable interviews, award-winning work and the people he met along the way as he moves into freelance reporting for TPR.
UT San Antonio research team studies 2025 floods to help prepare for future catastrophes
The researchers say the data should make officials rethink preconceived ideas about flooding conditions to improve flood forecasting, preparedness and response.
Suspect arrested in 'credible' plot to attack Texas Capitol on Thursday, DPS says
The threat was initiated by one main suspect and several co-conspirators, according to a memo sent to members of the Texas Senate. Texas DPS officials said it worked with the FBI and local law enforcement to arrest the main suspect around 3 a.m. Wednesday.
A year after the merger, UT San Antonio President Taylor Eighmy highlights tangible benefits
UT San Antonio is starting its second year as a merged institution and President Taylor Eighmy says the students have found added value.
In bid to save NIOSA, furious members deliver petition to conservation society
Conservation Society members, angered over plans to pause the Fiesta event, requested a special meeting to get answers.
Monarch Festival returns to Brackenridge Park, highlighting San Antonio’s role in wildlife migration
The free festival on Oct. 3 features interactive exhibits, conservation activities and more than 50 community partners focused on protecting monarch butterflies and other pollinators.
Flood watch for San Antonio as Polo remnants piggyback on cold front
A flood watch runs from 7 p.m. Wednesday night until 7 p.m. Friday night for much of South-Central Texas, including San Antonio, Austin, and the Hill Country.
Travel plans? Here's what to know as measles exposures reach trains and games
Measles is traveling, with outbreaks in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York, and exposures on transportation and in sports. What should you know before getting on a plane or train?
Houston area man wins Fourth Amendment case against Bexar sheriff
The case included controversial roadside surveillance cameras.
Rain 'bullseyes' possible in Texas this week, along and west of I-35
Much of Texas will see rain and flooding through at least Friday, but the heaviest showers may fall in a zone along one of the state's busiest freeways.
NASA and Boeing are moving forward with a Starliner launch as soon as this year. Here’s why that matters
The organizations have committed to flying Starliner’s first official mission without a crew, with the expectation that a crewed flight could come in 2028. Starliner’s last flight was called a type-A mishap and left two astronauts in space.
Ethics board fines Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez over Facebook dispute with constituent
San Antonio’s Ethics Review Board fined District 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez $1,000 after finding he violated the city’s ethics code.
Man shot by ICE in Austin is charged with assaulting and resisting an officer
The officer who shot Wilber Garces Perez did not have a body-worn camera, according to court documents.
Gov. Abbott warns of potential flash flooding across Texas this week
Heavy rain is expected to move east this week, raising the risk of flash flooding in West, North and Central Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott declares statewide disaster proclamation over diesel shortages
The governor is allowing the used of dyed diesel on roads. Diesel prices reached a record high last week, seven months into the U.S.’s war with Iran.
Austin man shot by ICE still in pain, bullet lodged in his back, ahead of San Antonio hearing
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez is due in federal court in San Antonio on Wednesday as his attorneys seek his release and raise concerns about a bullet still lodged in his body.
CPS Energy board names Frank Almaraz as the San Antonio utility’s new CEO
CPS Energy announced plans to hire interim CEO Frank Almaraz permanently. He could face budget shortfalls and pressure from Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas filmmaker showing Texans a side of the state that few see
Ben Masters has been making documentaries for the last 14 years.
San Antonio opponents press city to challenge planned ICE detention center
Opponents of the San Antonio ICE warehouse detention center are organizing a protest march on Saturday. They are hoping to force local officials to adopt a tougher stance against the facility and sue the federal government to prevent its opening.
Counting the costs: Here’s how the dust settled on local tax increases and fees
The San Antonio Report has been keeping a running tally of what simultaneous tax increases and more fees will mean to the average wallet.
Flash flooding possible for San Antonio midweek with highs dropping to low 80s
The remnants of Hurricane Polo and a cold front will bring big changes to San Antonio weather by midweek.
Camp Mystic proposes selling Hill Country property in bankruptcy plan
Camp Mystic is proposing to sell its nearly 725-acre Hill Country property as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, more than a year after deadly flooding killed 25 campers, two counselors and camp owner Dick Eastland.
Paxton-Talarico contest on course to demolish Texas record for campaign spending in a U.S. Senate election
Collective spending on advertising by Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, and super PACs supporting each of them has already topped $153 million. AdImpact projects it will reach more than double that by Election Day.
Why cardiovascular disease became the leading cause of death among Hispanic individuals in the US
A North Texas cardiologist explains the risk factors behind the findings and what needs to happen to bring about improvement.
SpaceX's Starship launches on first orbital mission from Texas
Starship is key to SpaceX's commercial success and NASA's plans to land humans on the moon. This is the 14th flight of the uncrewed Starship, but the first time it reached orbit.
The past, present and future of the historic Alameda Theater
A symposium taking place Oct. 2 will highlight the Alameda Theater as a cultural landmark of San Antonio's West Side.
San Antonio authors launch their own book publishing co-op
A group of San Antonio authors has launched a publishing co-op aimed at giving writers more control over marketing, royalties and how their books reach readers.
Mayor Jones: ‘Needless suffering’ could turn tough congressional districts blue
Speaking at the Texas Tribune Festival, San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said economic pain and concern over immigration enforcement could motivate voters in two uphill congressional districts Democrats are targeting.
The U.S. and Mexico aren't breaking up over cartels. They're arguing over who's to blame.
At the United Nations this week, President Trump described Mexico as an “epicenter” of cartel violence and reasserted that its government must reclaim territory controlled by criminal groups.
New funding supports AI safety research and training at UT San Antonio
A newly funded UT San Antonio research project aims to teach students how to identify and fix security vulnerabilities in AI-generated code, with a focus on making increasingly autonomous AI agents safer.
Playing 'La Bamba' for an hour? Must be a Mexican fandango!
A 300-year-old Mexican musical tradition is finding new life around the world — one sweaty, joyous, all-night fandango at a time.