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Though this is her first album, Chavela demonstrates the musicianship and wisdom of a seasoned professional.
San Antonio singer-songwriter Chavela soothes with Chicano neo-soul on debut album
Chavela is one of the acts keeping San Antonio soul alive. Performer Isabel Paillao, who goes by the stage name Chavela, has been told she's an old soul
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November 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Though this is her first album, Chavela demonstrates the musicianship and wisdom of a seasoned professional.
Both the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Union and Deputy Sheriffs’ Association of Bexar County endorsed Peter Sakai on Monday.
Politically powerful public safety unions make early endorsements in Bexar County judge race
Peter Sakai gives a speech after his campaign's victory party in 2022. Two of San Antonio area's politically powerful public safety unions are making
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November 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Both the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Union and Deputy Sheriffs’ Association of Bexar County endorsed Peter Sakai on Monday.
‘The First Amendment guarantees families and faith communities — not the government — the right to instill religious beliefs in our children,’ the ACLU said.
San Antonio federal judge shuts down plan for Comal, Northwest ISD to install Ten Commandments
'The First Amendment guarantees families and faith communities — not the government — the right to instill religious beliefs in our children,' the ACLU said.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
‘The First Amendment guarantees families and faith communities — not the government — the right to instill religious beliefs in our children,’ the ACLU said.
The Mexico-based burger chain made its SA debut two years ago and is now moving into larger digs on Potranco Road.
San Antonio's Cuarto de Kilo Burgers relocating to new far West Side location
The Mexico-based burger chain made its SA debut two years ago and is now moving into larger digs on Potranco Road.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Mexico-based burger chain made its SA debut two years ago and is now moving into larger digs on Potranco Road.
San Antonio’s The Grasshopper Lies Heavy is also celebrating the release of a crushing new album.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Mavis Staples, Royal Jesters Celebration, Neko Case
San Antonio's The Grasshopper Lies Heavy is also celebrating the release of a crushing new album.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
San Antonio’s The Grasshopper Lies Heavy is also celebrating the release of a crushing new album.
The California company has faced negative headlines, including recent allegations one of its cars ran over a beloved cat in San Francisco.
Driverless ride-hailing service Waymo to begin carrying passengers in downtown San Antonio next year
The California company has faced negative headlines, including recent allegations one of its cars ran over a beloved cat in San Francisco.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The California company has faced negative headlines, including recent allegations one of its cars ran over a beloved cat in San Francisco.
The decision is a major blow for Republicans, including President Donald Trump, who had pushed Texas’ GOP leaders to draw new lines to help protect the party’s narrow U.S. House majority.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midterms
The decision is a major blow for Republicans, including President Donald Trump, who had pushed Texas’ GOP leaders to draw new lines to help protect the party’s narrow U.S. House majority.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The decision is a major blow for Republicans, including President Donald Trump, who had pushed Texas’ GOP leaders to draw new lines to help protect the party’s narrow U.S. House majority.
According to Politico, federal officials could relocate the agency here and tap Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd to lead it.
Trump admin considers moving FEMA to Texas and tapping state’s top emergency official, report says
According to Politico, federal officials could relocate the agency here and tap Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd to lead it.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
According to Politico, federal officials could relocate the agency here and tap Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd to lead it.
Recipients need only bring their SNAP card and matching photo ID to the meal distribution event, which will take place Tuesday evening.
San Antonio's Backyard on Broadway giving away hundreds of free meals to SNAP recipients
Recipients need only bring their SNAP card and matching photo ID to the meal distribution event, which will take place Tuesday evening.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Recipients need only bring their SNAP card and matching photo ID to the meal distribution event, which will take place Tuesday evening.
Rogers oversaw the San Antonio historic site for four years before Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick demanded she be fired over an opinion she expressed in a grad-school paper.
Former Alamo Trust President Kate Rogers files suit over her ouster
Rogers oversaw the San Antonio historic site for four years before Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick demanded she be fired over an opinion she expressed in a grad-school paper.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Rogers oversaw the San Antonio historic site for four years before Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick demanded she be fired over an opinion she expressed in a grad-school paper.
With starting point guard Trae Young sidelined by a sprained MCL in his right knee, the Hawks have leaned on a quick transition offense and tight interior defense to keep pace with opponents.
San Antonio Spurs to close out 5-game homestand Thursday with game against Atlanta
With starting point guard Trae Young sidelined by a sprained MCL in his right knee, the Hawks have leaned on a quick transition offense and tight interior defense to keep pace with opponents.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
With starting point guard Trae Young sidelined by a sprained MCL in his right knee, the Hawks have leaned on a quick transition offense and tight interior defense to keep pace with opponents.
However, only 8% of new listings in San Antonio are selling at a loss, the analysis shows.
Report: Nearly 90% of homes in San Antonio, Austin, declining in value
However, only 8% of new listings in San Antonio are selling at a loss, the analysis shows.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
However, only 8% of new listings in San Antonio are selling at a loss, the analysis shows.
Some advisers have criticized diversity efforts, questioned the historical contributions of people of color, and promoted debunked beliefs.
Texas State Board of Education advisers signal push to the right in social studies overhaul
Some advisers have criticized diversity efforts, questioned the historical contributions of people of color, and promoted debunked beliefs.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Some advisers have criticized diversity efforts, questioned the historical contributions of people of color, and promoted debunked beliefs.
Nelson Wolff instead plans to back State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer in the Democratic primary, his nephew alleged on TikTok.
Former Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff reportedly isn't endorsing nephew in District Attorney race
Nelson Wolff instead plans to back State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer in the Democratic primary, his nephew alleged on TikTok.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Nelson Wolff instead plans to back State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer in the Democratic primary, his nephew alleged on TikTok.
In a statement, the government also trumpeted the creation of a new Alamo City-based task force dubbed HSTF-South Texas.
Feds say they detained 140 migrants at San Antonio raid conducted by FBI, Homeland Security
In a statement, the government also trumpeted the creation of a new Alamo City-based task force dubbed HSTF-South Texas.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:13 PM
In a statement, the government also trumpeted the creation of a new Alamo City-based task force dubbed HSTF-South Texas.
Conservative activists argue they’re protecting women and rebalancing the law that Democrats tilted in favor of LGBTQ+ people.
LGBTQ+ Texans fought to be recognized. That work is eroding under a conservative pressure campaign.
Conservative activists argue they’re protecting women and rebalancing the law that Democrats tilted in favor of LGBTQ+ people.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Conservative activists argue they’re protecting women and rebalancing the law that Democrats tilted in favor of LGBTQ+ people.
District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez’s case has been delayed several times due to a slew of recusals.
San Antonio councilwoman set to enter plea on DWI charge next month
District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez's case has been delayed several times due to a slew of recusals.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez’s case has been delayed several times due to a slew of recusals.
The gorgeously designed space is now open for dinner service Thursday through Saturday with a Sunday brunch on the way.
King William Wine Co. now open at San Antonio's Blue Star Arts Complex
The gorgeously designed space is now open for dinner service Thursday through Saturday with a Sunday brunch on the way.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The gorgeously designed space is now open for dinner service Thursday through Saturday with a Sunday brunch on the way.
The troops have been idled at an Army Reserve center, and the first 30 days of the deployment reportedly cost taxpayers $3.5 million.
Texas Guard troops deployed to Illinois to do nothing will reportedly return home soon
The troops have been idled at an Army Reserve center, and the first 30 days of the deployment reportedly cost taxpayers $3.5 million.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The troops have been idled at an Army Reserve center, and the first 30 days of the deployment reportedly cost taxpayers $3.5 million.
Officials wouldn’t say how many people were arrested in the raid, which took place amid the White House’s immigration crackdown.
FBI, other law enforcement agencies carry out weekend raid in on San Antonio's North Side
Officials wouldn't say how many people were arrested in the raid, which took place amid the White House's immigration crackdown.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Officials wouldn’t say how many people were arrested in the raid, which took place amid the White House’s immigration crackdown.
Deckard started in the wine and restaurant industry in California then made the jump to craft beer.
Cooking Up Conversation: Künstler Brewing’s Vera Deckard talks craft, community and staying on mission
Deckard started Künstler Brewing in 2017 with her husband, Brent, an Air Force veteran.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Deckard started in the wine and restaurant industry in California then made the jump to craft beer.
These spots are quietly serving up some of the best food in the city.
25 of San Antonio's best under-the-radar restaurants
These restaurants are some of the best kept secrets in San Antonio.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
These spots are quietly serving up some of the best food in the city.
Tarrant County GOP Chairman Bo French’s political brand has become tied to online remarks that offended Blacks, Jews and Muslims.
Controversial North Texas GOP Chairman says he's running for Railroad Commissioner
Tarrant County GOP Chairman Bo French's political brand has become tied to online remarks that offended Blacks, Jews and Muslims.
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November 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Tarrant County GOP Chairman Bo French’s political brand has become tied to online remarks that offended Blacks, Jews and Muslims.
People from SA are friendly, but there are certainly local beliefs and traditions we'll fight over.
28 hills people from the San Antonio area will die on
San Antonio has its own unique culture, and we're not really into adapting it to fit what folks in other parts of the country, or even the state, consider
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November 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
People from SA are friendly, but there are certainly local beliefs and traditions we'll fight over.
Big Brother has come to Texas, and the outcome isn’t going to be good for anyone.
Joe McCarthy's Ghost: How Texas officials' bullying tactics chill free speech and cost taxpayers
Big Brother has come to Texas, and the outcome isn't going to be good for anyone.
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November 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Big Brother has come to Texas, and the outcome isn’t going to be good for anyone.