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The sprawling district, vacated by former GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales earlier this year, went for President Trump by 15 points. But Democrats see an opening to win its Hispanic-majority electorate.
National Democrats add former GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales’ district to Texas congressional target list
From left: Katy Padilla Stout and Brandon Herrera, Democratic and Republican candidates for the U.S. House in Texas' 23rd Congressional District.
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The chain violated child labor protections, as well as minimum wage and overtime requirements, according to the feds. The business said it’s since fixed the problems.
San Antonio's La Panadería Bakery violated child labor laws, feds say
La Panaderia Bakery Cafe said the company has already addressed the Labor Department's complaints, which stem from 2024. Three of San Antonio-based La
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The mayor’s call for a citywide vote on San Antonio’s $489 million contribution toward a new Spurs arena apparently didn’t sit well with Centro’s Trish DeBerry.
Centro San Antonio CEO calls mayor 'toxic' as concern rises over possible second Project Marvel vote
Before becoming Centro CEO, Trish DeBerry ran a failed bid to become Bexar County judge. Centro San Antonio CEO Trish DeBerry during a Monday talk radio
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Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones has asked businesses to step up as the city deals with a budget deficit, but some warn philanthropic dollars are already stretched thin.
San Antonio mayor wants corporations to spare nonprofits from the budget ax. That's unlikely, experts warn.
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones wants businesses to aid nonprofits as the city deals with its budget deficit, but some warn philanthropic dollars are already stretched thin.
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Emely, a 16-year-old who attends Churchill High School, was allegedly arrested and used to lure and lock up her father too. Now they’re both free. www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...
Abbott’s moratorium rings hollow to some critics after he accepted $2.5 million in the past few months alone from donors who benefit from the Texas AI boom.
Critics blast Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's pause on data centers as 'political theater'
Texas Gov. Greg Abott speaks at a political rally. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday said he's paused the connection of new data centers to the state's
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SAISD, which faces a $45.9 million budget deficit, will get $60 per student after approving the curriculum endorsed by the State of Texas.
San Antonio ISD votes to adopt controversial Bible-infused Bluebonnet curriculum
The new curriculum will be implemented at select SAISD campuses beginning Aug. 12. San Antonio ISD students may study the Book of Genesis, learn that
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This is the second Texas university system sued over teaching restrictions in recent weeks.
Professors sue Texas A&M System over limits on teaching race, gender
The Academic Building sits on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station on Nov. 13, 2025. Four professors and a national faculty group asked a
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More than half a dozen longtime news staffers have left the ABC affiliate since spring of 2024.
Sarah Acosta becomes latest news staff departure at San Antonio's KSAT-TV
Sarah Acosta is leaving TV station KSAT-12 after eight years. News anchor Sarah Acosta is the latest high-profile departure from TV station KSAT-12's news
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The endorsement comes days after Padilla Stout’s opponent for the San Antonio-area district grabbed headlines for offensive remarks about children and mothers.
Pete Buttigieg endorses Democrat Katy Padilla Stout in race to fill former Rep. Tony Gonzales' seat
Democrat Katy Padilla Stout speaks during a press conference at the Bexar County Courthouse. Former Transportation Secretary and 2020 Democratic
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More than a quarter of homes on the market here sold for less than their asking price.
Study: San Antonio metro ranks as one of nation's best real estate markets for homebuyers
Homes in San Antonio also spend a median of 86 days on the market, giving buyers plenty of time to negotiate. The San Antonio metro's real-estate market
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‘You can’t kill all the predators’ or the deer will take over, he argued, apparently unaware of the irony of comparing Republicans to ‘predators.’
Joe Rogan begs Texas not to turn blue
Joe Rogan is freaked out about the prospect of turning Texas blue. Last week, Austin podcaster Joe Rogan begged voters not to turn Texas blue this
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Crockett’s remarks stand in contrast to legends Tanya Tucker and Willie Nelson, who recently spoke out against data centers’ threat to rural Texas. www.sacurrent.com/news/south-t...
Jones is calling for a citywide referendum on San Antonio’s $489 million contribution to a new Spurs arena to be added to the November ballot.
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones wants city taxpayers to have vote on Project Marvel
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones speaks to reporters after a recent town hall. San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is calling for a citywide vote on
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The Wednesday, Aug. 12, event will feature live music, food and drink from local businesses plus more at the Pearl’s Stable Hall.
The Current to celebrate what's great about the city with annual Best of San Antonio party
San Antonio native singer-songwriter Nicky Diamonds will provide entertainment for the evening, supported by sets from DJ Catwalk and others. The San
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Cornyn said he will vote to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination after the acting attorney general formally rescinded the fund and clarified the scope of a tax audit shield for President Trump and his circle.
Cornyn reaches deal to scrap DOJ anti-weaponization fund, ending Blanche standoff
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn speaks to reporters in the wake of President Donald Trump saying he may temporarily drop the nomination of Todd Blanche to be U.S.
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After years of neglecting working-class constituents, Abbott suddenly cares about affordability. That couldn’t have anything to do with the election polls, could it?
Assclown Alert: Pretending to feel Texas voters' economic pain with Gov. Greg Abbott
After years of neglecting working-class constituents, Abbott suddenly cares about affordability. That couldn't have anything to do with the election polls, could it?
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The animal clambered onto its remote-controlled boat then fled the pool, leading handlers on a brief chase. www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...
The president suggested Cornyn was holding up Todd Blanche’s nomination because he endorsed Ken Paxton over the senior senator. Cornyn said it has nothing to do with their political history.
Trump says he will pull Blanche’s attorney general nomination until Cornyn leaves office
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, speaks with reporters as he departs following a vote at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on July 27, 2026. WASHINGTON
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The three-story home near near Trinity University was recently listed for $800,000.
Treehouse-style century home for sale offers breathtaking views of Monte Vista
For those who want to feel like they live in the tree canopy of a tropical environment, a newly listed San Antonio home has swung onto the scene like
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The complaint stems from an incident in which a constituent called San Antonio Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez a "monkey" in an online comment.
Ethics Review Board wants more info from councilman accused of sharing man's email address online
Jalen McKee-Rodriguez poses for a photo. San Antonio Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, known for his sometimes-spicy social media posts, reportedly faces
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A pop-up concept launched by bar-industry veterans Erin Hayes and Kelsey Ramage, the Black Lagoon will hit SA as part of a 34-city tour.
Black Lagoon cocktail pop-up returning to San Antonio's Three Star Bar this Halloween season
Patrons at one of the Black Lagoon pop-ups enjoy their drinks in a spooky setting. It’s never too early to talk about Halloween. Which means it's the
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‘Just because you let somebody creampie you doesn’t mean I have to give a shit about your political opinions,’ gun YouTuber Brandon Herrera said of mothers. www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...
The poll comes days after a separate survey showed the Texas Democrat ahead by five percentage points in his U.S. Senate race. www.sacurrent.com/news/texas-n...
Many of the roughly 80,000 Texas residents in the program are facing renewal delays that can leave them undocumented, unable to legally work and exposed to possible deportation.
For Texas DACA recipients, a fearful present and an uncertain future as protected status expires
Itzayana Mondragón, 26, at her farm on July 8, 2026, in Cedar Creek. A federal court’s upcoming ruling in a lawsuit could ban DACA recipients from working
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If data centers aren’t going to create good union jobs, they shouldn’t be in our communities,” he said during a San Antonio stop.
U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico rejects data center moratorium, calls for stronger regulations
U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico welds a pipe during a visit to a San Antonio union workshop. State Rep. James Talarico, the Democrat running for the
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The city of San Antonio’s new bike lanes offer an alternative to parking at the Pearl.
New bike lanes will make it easier to visit The Pearl on two wheels
The city of San Antonio is continuing its investment in bike lanes. San Antonio's Transportation Department celebrated the opening of the Camden Street
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Although it’s not clear how many U.S. citizens were wrongly flagged, the state told county election officials to immediately reinstate some that had been removed from the voter roll. www.sacurrent.com/news/texas-n...
Spurs Sports & Entertainment will pay the financial penalty it agreed to pony up if it couldn’t bring Major League Soccer to San Antonio.
Board approves Spurs' $2.6 million penalty payment for failed soccer bid
Spurs Sports & Entertainment will pay the financial penalty it agreed to pony up if it couldn't bring Major League Soccer to San Antonio.
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