Abysmal turnout, mixed partisan results: Top takeaways from the May 2 election
Democrats swept many school board races in Bexar County and the state, but Republicans also saw some bright spots in a low-turnout election.
Read More
New ER to open in Medical Center to meet rising demand of stroke patients
St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital in the South Texas Medical Center is getting major ER upgrade to meet rising demand of stroke patients.
‘A negative position’: San Antonio will propose higher tax rate for first time in 33 years
Texas law allows cities to collect up to 3.5% more revenue from property taxes over the previous year without asking voters’ permission.
City council makes first-time proclamation in support of transgender community
For the first time in its history, the San Antonio City Council on Tuesday issued a proclamation recognizing Trans History Week, May 4-10.
How Johnny Garcia rose from sheriff’s deputy to a high-profile congressional candidate
His political debut surprised some locals, but national Democratic Party leaders say he’s exactly what they needed to put a tough district in play.
Rule that lets Texans obtain out-of-state abortion pills can continue for now, Supreme Court says
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that mifepristone must be obtained in person, a decision the country’s highest court has temporarily blocked.
How San Antonio plans to push landlords into accepting housing vouchers
Despite record vacancies, San Antonians struggle to use housing vouchers. Some landlords could get cash bonuses, while others are punished.
Small-town mayors cruise to reelection, while some add new faces on council
Fourteen municipalities elected city leaders on Saturday’s ballot, and six decided sales tax measures in several low-turnout races.
UIW blends modern design with historic preservation for Founders Hall renovation
University of the Incarnate Word bought the mid-century modern building in 2019 with plans to expand its landlocked footprint along Broadway.
Nearly a year after Hill Country floods, a San Antonio school memorializes Madelyn Jeffrey
Madelyn Jeffrey and her grandparents were swept away by rising water while staying in a Hill Country cabin on July 4, 2025.