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The new project north of downtown San Antonio will be in addition to the planned barbecue joint and hotel.
Brisket with a side of bubbles: Terry Black’s BBQ set to open bathhouse near the Pearl
The new project north of downtown San Antonio will be in addition to the planned barbecue joint and hotel.
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February 14, 2026 at 5:50 PM
The new project north of downtown San Antonio will be in addition to the planned barbecue joint and hotel.
The number of people held at the notorious Dilley immigration jail has nearly tripled since October.
Illness Is rampant among children trapped in ICE’s massive jail in Texas
The number of people held at the notorious Dilley immigration jail has nearly tripled since October.
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February 14, 2026 at 5:46 PM
The number of people held at the notorious Dilley immigration jail has nearly tripled since October.
The new American-style restaurant took over the San Antonio space that formerly housed Frida Mexican Kitchen.
First Look: Katerina makes stunning new restaurant addition to Stone Oak
The new American-style restaurant took over the San Antonio space that formerly housed Frida Mexican Kitchen.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:40 PM
The new American-style restaurant took over the San Antonio space that formerly housed Frida Mexican Kitchen.
The letter says Herrera’s mailer depicting him next to the president “is inconsistent with President Trump’s unequivocal endorsement” of Rep. Tony Gonzales in the GOP primary for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District.
Trump lawyer sends cease-and-desist letter to Brandon Herrera over use of president’s image in campaign ad
The letter says Herrera’s mailer depicting him next to the president “is inconsistent with President Trump’s unequivocal endorsement” of Rep. Tony Gonzales in the GOP primary for Texas’ 23rd Congressi...
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February 13, 2026 at 8:14 PM
The letter says Herrera’s mailer depicting him next to the president “is inconsistent with President Trump’s unequivocal endorsement” of Rep. Tony Gonzales in the GOP primary for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District.
San Antonio’s Silver Eagle Beverages is one of the largest alcohol distributors in the nation, and its CEO is one of the state’s top GOP donors.
Top Republican donor in Texas Senate race is CEO of San Antonio beer distributor
Anheuser-Busch produces Budweiser and other products. As the U.S. Senate primaries heats up in Texas, donors are throwing major cash behind their favorite
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February 13, 2026 at 6:48 PM
San Antonio’s Silver Eagle Beverages is one of the largest alcohol distributors in the nation, and its CEO is one of the state’s top GOP donors.
The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo got underway this week, and here’s where to celebrate.
These San Antonio bars and restaurants are serving up rodeo bites, beverages and parties
The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo got underway this week, and here's where to celebrate.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:19 PM
The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo got underway this week, and here’s where to celebrate.
This week, we skewer Ken Paxton’s lawsuit spree, Judge Peter Sakai’s Project Marvel about-face and Trump’s ICE cruelty in verse.
San Antonio and Texas news in limericks, Feb. 7-13
This week, we skewer Ken Paxton's lawsuit spree, Judge Peter Sakai's Project Marvel about-face and Trump's ICE cruelty in verse.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM
This week, we skewer Ken Paxton’s lawsuit spree, Judge Peter Sakai’s Project Marvel about-face and Trump’s ICE cruelty in verse.
DHS rolled out the revamped tool while it was still adding data. That led to widespread misidentification, particularly for citizens born outside the U.S.
A federal tool to check voter citizenship keeps making mistakes. It led to confusion in Texas.
DHS rolled out the revamped tool while it was still adding data. That led to widespread misidentification, particularly for citizens born outside the U.S.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:36 PM
DHS rolled out the revamped tool while it was still adding data. That led to widespread misidentification, particularly for citizens born outside the U.S.
The Bexar County judge terminated his communications director in December, saying he would not ‘allow that behavior from anyone in the county.’
Report: Judge Peter Sakai fired top staffer over texts that 'creeped out' local publisher
The Bexar County judge terminated his communications director in December, saying he would not 'allow that behavior from anyone in the county.'
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February 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM
The Bexar County judge terminated his communications director in December, saying he would not ‘allow that behavior from anyone in the county.’
In addition to performance showcases, the event will include a Burlesque Queen competition plus late-night festivities and a daytime brunch show.
Alamo City Tease Burlesque festival taking it all off this weekend
In addition to performance showcases, the event will include a Burlesque Queen competition plus late-night festivities and a daytime brunch show.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:21 AM
In addition to performance showcases, the event will include a Burlesque Queen competition plus late-night festivities and a daytime brunch show.
Regulators will send out a survey in an effort to avoid scaring away the booming industry while trying to better grasp its environmental impact.
Texas data centers will soon have to report water usage
Regulators will send out a survey in an effort to avoid scaring away the booming industry while trying to better grasp its environmental impact.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Regulators will send out a survey in an effort to avoid scaring away the booming industry while trying to better grasp its environmental impact.
Her comments came during a tense Thursday meeting about what the city can do to stop a new immigrant detention center from opening on the East Side.
San Antonio Mayor Jones urges residents worried about local ICE facility to go vote
San Antonio City Council voted 9-2 on Thursday in favor of a proposal exploring ways to combat ICE. During a tense City Council meeting Thursday, Mayor
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February 12, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Her comments came during a tense Thursday meeting about what the city can do to stop a new immigrant detention center from opening on the East Side.
SAT hasn’t yet unveiled the details about its new mascot, but the concept isn’t as odd as it might sound.
San Antonio airport seeking applicants to portray its new mascot
SAT hasn't yet unveiled the details about its new mascot, but the concept isn't as odd as it might sound.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:13 PM
SAT hasn’t yet unveiled the details about its new mascot, but the concept isn’t as odd as it might sound.
The lawsuit against the multimedia messaging app’s company is just one in a series of actions that the state has taken against social media companies.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Snapchat, accusing it of inappropriate content and addictiveness
The lawsuit against the multimedia messaging app's company is just one in a series of actions that the state has taken against social media companies.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:03 PM
The lawsuit against the multimedia messaging app’s company is just one in a series of actions that the state has taken against social media companies.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the closure was triggered when the feds ‘acted swiftly’ to turn back Mexican cartel drones. News reports suggest that’s not the case.
Analysis: El Paso airport closure by party balloon shows Trump White House can't shoot straight
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the closure was triggered when the feds 'acted swiftly' to turn back Mexican cartel drones. News reports suggest that's not the case.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the closure was triggered when the feds ‘acted swiftly’ to turn back Mexican cartel drones. News reports suggest that’s not the case.
The decades-old San Antonio Italian eatery has reopened after exploring a possible sale, proprietor Luigi ‘Domenic’ Ciccarelli said in a social media post.
La Focaccia owner changes course on closure, says he's no longer retiring
The decades-old San Antonio Italian eatery has reopened after exploring a possible sale, owner Luigi 'Domenic' Ciccarelli said in a social media post.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:09 PM
The decades-old San Antonio Italian eatery has reopened after exploring a possible sale, proprietor Luigi ‘Domenic’ Ciccarelli said in a social media post.
Casey, who’s developed 4 million square feet of commercial properties in SA and elsewhere, faces $25 million debt for his various businesses.
San Antonio mega-developer Darren Casey files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Casey, who's developed 4 million square feet of commercial properties in SA and elsewhere, faces $25 million debt for his various businesses.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Casey, who’s developed 4 million square feet of commercial properties in SA and elsewhere, faces $25 million debt for his various businesses.
Sochan, known for his colorful hair and globetrotting background, was the ninth overall pick in the 2022 Draft, but his game time dwindled this season.
San Antonio Spurs waive Jeremy Sochan
Sochan, known for his colorful hair and globetrotting background, was the ninth overall pick in the 2022 Draft, but his game time dwindled this season.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Sochan, known for his colorful hair and globetrotting background, was the ninth overall pick in the 2022 Draft, but his game time dwindled this season.
The family of 5 has been detained in the immigrant detention facility near San Antonio for 8 months, and each of the kids has had a birthday inside.
Attorney on 9-year-old client in Dilley detention site: 'She wishes she was no longer alive'
A 5-year-old girl detained in Dilley drew herself and her family trapped in a cage. A 9-year-old girl detained in Dilley's South Texas Family Residential
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February 12, 2026 at 12:12 AM
The family of 5 has been detained in the immigrant detention facility near San Antonio for 8 months, and each of the kids has had a birthday inside.
Nominations will remain open through Friday, May 1, in 150-plus categories, encompassing food, nightlife, people and more.
Best of San Antonio 2026 nominations round now open
Nominations will remain open through Friday, May 1, in 150-plus categories, encompassing food, nightlife, people and more.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Nominations will remain open through Friday, May 1, in 150-plus categories, encompassing food, nightlife, people and more.
Since last year, the EPA has cut millions of dollars in grants previously awarded for environmental initiatives in Texas during the Biden administration.
Local environmental groups in Texas are still reeling from Trump's DOGE cuts
Since last year, the EPA has cut millions of dollars in grants previously awarded for environmental initiatives in Texas during the Biden administration.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Since last year, the EPA has cut millions of dollars in grants previously awarded for environmental initiatives in Texas during the Biden administration.
Sticking an ICE detention site on the city’s economically depressed East Side would further hurt the area’s chances of bringing in new jobs, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said in a letter.
San Antonio mayor asks congressional delegation to block funds for proposed ICE center
Sticking an ICE detention site on the city's economically depressed East Side would further hurt its chances of bringing in new jobs, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said in a letter.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Sticking an ICE detention site on the city’s economically depressed East Side would further hurt the area’s chances of bringing in new jobs, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said in a letter.
Texas families spend an average of 10.9% of household income on premiums and deductibles. That number would likely drop if the state took the Medicaid expansion.
Texas families pay among largest share of their incomes to cover health premiums, deductibles
Texas families spend an average of 10.9% of household income on premiums and deductibles. That number would likely drop if the state took the Medicaid expansion.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Texas families spend an average of 10.9% of household income on premiums and deductibles. That number would likely drop if the state took the Medicaid expansion.
Gov. Greg Abbott was endorsed by Texas Teamsters, a labor union that has historically supported Democrats. Other large unions still back his Democratic opponent.
Texas labor unions are increasingly divided on which candidate to endorse for governor
Gov. Greg Abbott was endorsed by Texas Teamsters, a labor union that has historically supported Democrats. Other large unions still back his Democratic opponent.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Gov. Greg Abbott was endorsed by Texas Teamsters, a labor union that has historically supported Democrats. Other large unions still back his Democratic opponent.
At one point, the debate elicited giggles from the audience, although it’s unclear which candidate they were laughing at — perhaps both.
Sakai and Nirenberg stake out differences in Tuesday's bruising Bexar County Judge debate
Former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and current Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai face off at Stable Hall on Tuesday. The Democratic contenders for Bexar
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February 11, 2026 at 5:19 PM
At one point, the debate elicited giggles from the audience, although it’s unclear which candidate they were laughing at — perhaps both.