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“Suppose a federal officer, while he was working, shot the mayor,” a legal expert said. “Is everyone going to claim that he can't be prosecuted for murder just because he was on duty at the time? No, of course not.”...
A commission created by San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones released a report on Wednesday highlighting ways to increase voter turnout in the city and county.San Antonio mayor’s commission on voting issues recommendations was first posted on July 9, 2026 at 3:00 pm.©2021 "San...
Recent polling from The Texas Politics Project suggests Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico is performing better with Black voters than his predecessors were at this point in their campaigns....
CineFestival San Antonio, the nation’s longest-running Latinx film festival, is back this week for its 47th incarnation. Devoted to showcasing Latin American feature films and shorts alike, CineFestival provides a reference point for cultural identity, politically charged storyte...
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones unveiled a set of nine recommendations Wednesday designed to improve San Antonio’s civic engagement and boost flagging voter turnout numbers. The Mayor’s Commission on Voting, an informal task force Jones convened this spring, issued the recommendations, wh...
Over the last month, Democratic socialists have notched victories in the liberal strongholds of New York City, Washington, D.C., and Denver. Now Francesca Hong, a single mother who has worked as a dishwasher and line cook, is trying to do the same with her campaign for governor i...
Today @ 10:30 a.m., we sample the selection from Chicken Salad Chick as they open their new location in Boerne.Plus, check out Perrito Lindo for all your summer dog must-haves. Our producer, Robert Morin, takes us inside for a tour.Plus, how would you like to never visit a dentis...
Jonathan "Jon" Melendez, a grassroots engagement director at Americans for Prosperity, was among 15 candidates who applied for a temporary appointment after BCAD board member Robert “Bob” Bruce died in March.Organizer from the conservative Americans for Prosperity nominated to se...
A group created by Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones to find ways to increase voter turnout has delivered a list of recommendations to improve the wider idea of what it calls “civic participation” in San Antonio.The nine recommendations from the Mayor’s Commission on Voting range from trans...
Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Britain's next prime minister after securing the backing on Thursday from 80% of Labour lawmakers in a party leadership contest.On the day nominations opened in the election to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Burnham secured the suppo...
President Donald Trump's plans to build a skyline-altering arch in the nation's capital won initial approval Thursday from a key federal commission, but its members put off a decision on whether a federal law that limits building heights should be applied to this project. Despite...
It looks like John Deere owners can soon feel free to fix their own machines.The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured a right-to-repair settlement Wednesday with agriculture equipment giant Deere & Co. — commonly known as John Deere — that re...
A Bexar County commissioner is criticizing fellow county leaders after an agenda item focused on the county jail and mental health resources was postponed until August — arguing the delay comes as the jail continues to face overcrowding and other ongoing challenges.Commissioner G...
A crisis nursery is seen as a valuable asset to protect local children from harm without more intrusive state involvement.
A three-judge panel on Wednesday denied a request from the Kennedy Center's board to restore President Donald Trump's name to the institution while the board appeals an earlier ruling that dubbed the name change illegal and had it rescinded.It's another setback for the board of t...
With Graham Platner's campaign teetering from an allegation of sexual assault, there's no shortage of people arguing that the 41-year-old Maine oysterman and progressive political neophyte was always too risky for a key Senate race. However, it's likely more candidates will follo...
A San Antonio City Council staffer the mayor publicly suggested may have leaked information about her security has left City Hall for the private sector.District 7 Chief of Staff James Branch’s last day with the City of San Antonio was Monday, according to a letter Branch provide...
Abbott on Tuesday announced the launch of the Texas Classroom Commission, made up of current and former teachers, to identify innovative solutions for student success and provide recommendations ahead of the next legislative session....
Bexar County commissioners approved a $10 million investment Tuesday to renovate a military facility that will support the Defense Health Agency’s operations at Fort Sam Houston. The project is expected to help the Falls Church, Virginia-based agency consolidate several leased sp...
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark wanted to talk Tuesday about the league's upcoming season, not the Brendan Sorsby gambling saga at Texas Tech that led to a lot of legal wrangling and a since-dismissed court order that had sent shockwaves through college sports. Even though that...
Bexar County Commissioners Court on Tuesday approved a request by Spurs Sports & Entertainment to allow the team to play one additional “home game” somewhere other than the Frost Bank Center. The approval clears the Spurs to play four home games away from the county-owned Frost B...
The U.S. Department of Justice cannot have the names and personal contact information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.The Justice Department served a grand jury subpoena in April seeking the names and ...
Two weeks before this year’s primary elections, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the creation of a tip line for the public to report people or groups suspected of voter fraud. “Free and fair elections are a cornerstone of a thriving republic, and with the authority gra...
Bexar County commissioners gave the Spurs the green light Tuesday to play up to four regular-season home games away from the Frost Bank Center for the next two seasons, which will likely include games in Austin and Europe. Though playing home games outside of their actual home ar...
The former mayor of Mississippi's capital city and the former City Council president have pleaded guilty in a bribery scheme one week before they were set to face trial.Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and former Jackson City Council President Aaron Banks pleaded guilty ...
Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to appoint former state Rep. Nate Schatzline as a senior adviser on election policy says as much about the direction of Texas Republican politics as it does about the state’s lack of seriousness about free and fair elections. Schatzline last week joine...
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an attempt by a conservative activist to obtain guardianship records in an effort to find ineligible voters in the presidential battleground state.The case has been wending its way through the courts for years and stems from attempt...
An under-construction Manhattan high-rise at risk of collapse was stabilized late Tuesday and some evacuations of nearby buildings were lifted.“We’ve been monitoring the building for many hours and have not seen any movement," Ahmed Tigani, commissioner of the New York City Depar...
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced Tuesday that he will quit his seat in Parliament and seek reelection in an effort to clear his name over financial allegations linked to millions of dollars’ worth of donations.The unexpected resignation is an effort by the anti-immigration...
They may arrive at the same destination, but two passengers on the same flight can have strikingly different travel experiences.One traveler breezes through a priority security lane and heads straight to an invite-only lounge for craft cocktails and a chef-prepared meal before bo...
Bexar County leaders are considering a new program they say could help protect children during family emergencies and potentially prevent abuse, neglect and other tragedies before they occur.Barbara Schaffer, director of strategic planning, is expected to ask Bexar County Commiss...
Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! Who is the best Wedding/Event Planner in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Julissa RamosLUX Event DesignThe French EventThe St Anthony Hotel - Catering Team>> CLICK HE...
Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! Who is the best Wedding/Event Florist in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:I&A CreationzLaura MershonOakleaf Florist 4185 Naco Perrin BlvdPetite Flower Shop>> CLICK HE...
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Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! Who is the best Wedding Photographer in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Kevin R. Conlon PhotographyMershon Media>> CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE FINALIST <<We...
Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! Who is the best Wedding Makeup Artist in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Crystel FrancoDelisha DelgadoErica TexasLashes and Sheers>> CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVO...
Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! Who is the best Wedding Hair Stylist in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Crystel FrancoErica TexasLashes and Sheers>> CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE FINALIST <<...
Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best Wedding Dress Shop in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Brides by ElizabethDavid’s BridalGaldina’s>> CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE FINALIST <<W...
Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best Wedding Cake in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Betty Jane’s BakeshoppeCake Elegance By VictorLucy’s BakeryOh Yeah CakesThe St Anthony Hotel Culinar...
Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best Vision Care in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Crossroads Vision CareDove Creek VisionDr Adrian Heston Walmart Potranco and 1604Jean Holt>> CLICK HE...
Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best Veterinarian clinic in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Acorn Hill Animal HospitalAcres North Animal Clinic 17203 Jones MaltsbergerCityVet Castle Hil...
Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best Plumbing in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Beyer PlumbingFoundation Plumbing Services, LLCMy Throne PlumbingPerformance Plumbing - Wurzbach RD.The ...
Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! Who is the best Pet Grooming in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Fergies Paw SpaFor The Love of Dogs Pet Boutique & Grooming - N Loop 1604 EPawllywood Pups Grooming &...
Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best Pest Control company in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Apple Pest ControlDentechEradicateLonestar Pest Solution in WindcrestPhilip’s Pest Control>>...
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Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best Home Repair in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Dr Greenthumb Residential & Commercial ServicesHollywood Crawford-Garage Doors & OpenersSamuel’s Hand...
Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best Fiesta Medal Vendor/Designer in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:J & E Crafts and MoreKarolina’s AntiquesMonarch Trophy Studio/David L DurbinSA Flavo...
Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best Dentistry in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Dr. Cassandra Elkins, Medical Center Dental GroupDr. Talena Meilinger, Ideal Dental, Bulverde RoadEric ...
Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best Bank in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Credit HumanFrostLaura MershonRBFCUSecurity Service FCUWells Fargo Bank>> CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORI...
Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What are the best wings in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Buffalo Wild WingsDos Sirenos BrewingEmbersWayne’s WingsWingstop>> CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE FI...
Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best Vegan Food in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:7 Monk’s CafeGreenKerbey Lane All Day CafeVegan Ave>> CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE FINALIST <<...
Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What are the best Tacos in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:AcenarLas PalapasLos BarriosPepe’s Taco and Salsa Jones MaltsburgerTaco Palenque>> CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR ...
Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best Sushi in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Kura SushiSukebanTakumi Japanese Rest & Bar, Culebra Rd. Trappers Sushi Dove CreekUmiya>> CLICK HERE TO VOT...
Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best Steakhouse in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Blü Prime SteakhouseMyron’s Steakhouse Alon CenterSaltgrassTejas Steakhouse & SaloonTexas Roadhouse>> ...
Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best Seafood in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Fish City Grill 281 NorthPappadeauxSea IslandSmashin Crab>> CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE FINALIST...
Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best Sandwich Shop in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Benjie’s MunchGino’s DeliJersey Mike’sMax & Louie’s New York DinerW D Deli>> CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR...
Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best Pizza in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:Little ItalyMarco’s Pizza Binz Engleman RdMattenga’s PizzeriaMellow MushroomSofia’s Pizzeria>> CLICK HERE T...
Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! What is the best Mexican/Tex-Mex Food in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:AcenarLas PalapasLos BarriosPappasito’s CantinaPepe’s Taco and Salsa Jones MaltsburgerRosari...
Ok, San Antonio, we want to know! Where is the best Mediterranean Food in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the 2026 SA Picks finalists.Here are this year’s finalists:DallahIndia Taj-Palace HeubnerJohn the Greek Thousand OaksMina & Dimi’s Greek HousePasha’s Me...
