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San Antonio tried euthanizing its way out of a stray dog problem. Now it’s betting big on a different approach.
The department’s budget has increased by about 76% since a deadly mauling in 2023. Some aren’t sure whether the investment is making a dent.
Methodist plans $45M expansion of Westover hospital
San Antonio’s largest hospital system will expand its Westover Hills hospital as the system’s CEO Dan Miller exits for a new job.
Annex Kitchen Upgrades
Seeking bids from contractors for the renovations and infrastructure upgrades within the Bexar County Adult Detention Center (ADC) Annex Kitchen.
Bexar County defendants wait months in jail for competency treatment; judge says Texas is violating their rights
A federal judge rejected Texas’ bid to pause a 21-day competency restoration mandate as Bexar County defendants face months-long waits.
Rabies outbreak in Bexar County spreads to pet dog
A San Antonio dog has tested positive for rabies after killing a skunk, the first confirmed case in a pet dog in Bexar County in more than a decade.
San Antonio Conservation Society to reimagine NIOSA, lays off 2 workers
The San Antonio Conservation Society is making changes to its flagship Night in Old San Antonio Event. It will start its planning next week.
Studies say Austin-San Antonio passenger rail requires $13 billion or a route Union Pacific resists
A pair of new rail studies give Austin and San Antonio a clearer choice: negotiate with Union Pacific or build a mostly elevated $13.5 billion line along SH 130....
San Antonio's speakeasy-style Jazz, TX celebrates 10 years at Pearl
Jazz, TX defied trends and endured the pandemic to thrive over the last 10 years.
San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
A look inside the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s New Member Orientation, highlighting local entrepreneurs as they connect, learn, and celebrate new beginnings....
Casa Rio to mark 80th anniversary with original plate, 1946 price, elevated Tex-Mex
To mark its 80th anniversary on the River Walk, Casa Rio is celebrating the past and building a new future. Casa Rio to mark 80th anniversary with original plate, 1946 price, elevated Tex-Mex was first posted on August 17, 2026 at 5:00 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use o...
Frida Fest brings San Antonio together through art, culture and the resilience of Frida Kahlo
Frida Fest celebrated its 10th anniversary over the weekend. It included vendors, mariachi, folklorico, art, and a Frida Kahlo look-alike contest.
Pandemic funding built Bexar County’s public health department. Now it’s disappearing.
Just four years in, Bexar County’s public health department faces an uncertain future as the pandemic-era funding it relied on dries up.
San Antonio-area colleges seek Workforce Pell eligibility in first round of applications
The long-awaited Pell Grant expansion is here — and at least a few area institutions submitted their first workforce programs for approval. San Antonio-area colleges seek Workforce Pell eligibility in first round of applications was first posted on August 15, 2026 at 9:00 am. &co...
Where I Live: Riverside
The Henrys are eager to see how this neighborhood grows while maintaining the sense of community that makes it such a special place to live. Where I Live: Riverside was first posted on August 15, 2026 at 5:00 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed is for personal...
This 600-square-foot San Antonio fixer-upper just hit the market for $65,000
San Antonio’s real estate market has cooled in the past couple of years, and there are still deals to be had — especially if you don’t mind a tight squeeze. Case in point: a 623-square-foot fixer-upper in an inner West Side neighborhood recently hit the market with a $65,000 pric...
This hilltop mansion for sale in San Antonio has a secret grotto that lets you swim into an interior living area
A luxurious estate in the Scenic Oaks community has just hit the market for $1.3 million, offering dramatic architecture in a Texas Hill Country setting. Tucked behind a circular driveway and the privacy of mature trees, the 4,619-square-foot residence invites with warm lighting ...
20 ways to stay cool in San Antonio when it’s hot AF outside
Sometimes San Antonio’s summer heat feels less like weather and more like a hostile presence. When stepping outside feels like opening an oven door, it’s time to start looking for creative ways to avoid spontaneous combustion. Luckily, the Alamo City offers plenty of ways to chil...
Drug-resistant fungal infection draws growing concern in Texas hospitals
A drug-resistant fungus is on the rise in Texas and the U.S. In San Antonio, one hospital has implemented protocols to prevent outbreaks. Drug-resistant fungal infection draws growing concern in Texas hospitals was first posted on August 14, 2026 at 4:12 pm. ©2021 " San Anto...
San Antonio-area officials call on 6 Bexar County cities to end agreements with ICE
Federal and local lawmakers say six Bexar County cities should end the 287 (g) agreements allowing local officers to assist ICE with certain immigration enforcement duties....
City proposes ending Hiring our Heroes military spouse employment program
To help close San Antonio’s $158M budget gap, a Hiring our Heroes military spouse employment fellowship program is on the chopping block.
San Antonio area home sales see modest gain in July
More than 3,300 homes sold in the San Antonio area last month.
All the amazing people we saw at the Current’s Best of San Antonio 2026 Party
The San Antonio Current on Wednesday held a party to celebrate the winners and finalists for its Best of San Antonio 2026 issue. People came together at the Pearl’s Stable Hall for an evening of food, libations and entertainment that truly showed off the best our city has to offe...
San Antonio consumers spent a little more this June than last
The state comptroller just reported on city sales tax collections for sales in June.
San Antonio mother urges Congress to strengthen Kids Online Safety Act
Maurine Molak says stronger legal protections are needed to hold tech companies accountable for how their platforms affect children. KOSA has advanced in the Senate, but the legislation's added "duty of care" provision has not passed in the House....
San Antonio’s air quality may be contributing to coughing, sneezing
A plume of Saharan dust covering much of the gulf will blow over South Texas Wednesday night.
Nearly a year later, Bexar County still isn’t collecting new taxes for Spurs arena
The city projected a 60-month timeline to design and build the NBA arena, but county leaders haven’t set up the hotel tax to help fund it.
TPR's Ruben O. Garcia posthumously inducted into San Antonio Radio Hall of Fame
Garcia was one of 10 to be honored at the 15th annual induction ceremony, hosted by the Society of San Antonio Radio Broadcasters.
Remembering 'Still Breathing' 30 years after its San Antonio shoot
At Texas Public Radio's screening of "Still Breathing" this summer, the film's director, James F. Robinson, joined us for a Q&A session following the movie where he shared stories of shooting the film in San Antonio in 1996. Learn all about the casting of Brendan Fraser and Joann...
San Antonio FC considers top division opportunity with United Soccer League
San Antonio FC is banking on World Cup hype to attract new fans to free games while it considers moving up to a higher-level league in 2028.
San Antonio Philharmonic agrees to pay $232,000 to settle years of litigation
The agreement includes a $215,000 payment to early supporters David Wood and Colette Holt and resolves several lawsuits and complaints. A separate dispute over Scottish Rite Hall is not part of the settlement....
'Slow down, you move too fast' — SAMA wants visitors to savor art
San Antonio Museum of Art has a program meeting twice a month to encourage art lovers to not be in such a rush.
Neurospicy SA creates connections and support systems for neurodivergent adults
Neurospicy SA, a new San Antonio organization that serves young adults who live with brain conditions or disorders, recently held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony....
San Antonio's 'People's Hearing' highlights the human and financial costs of federal immigration enforcement
Civil rights advocates, elected officials and families gathered at Our Lady of the Lake University to document the impact of federal immigration enforcement on San Antonio communities....
‘Taxation through electricity prices’: Abbott takes aim at city-owned utilities like CPS Energy
The San Antonio-owned utility has kept rates low compared to other Texas metros, but Abbott doesn’t like how its profits fuel the city budget.
Methodist Healthcare acquires 18 urgent care clinics in San Antonio
The acquisition expands Methodist Healthcare System's urgent care footprint. The system already operates 35 CareNow Urgent Care clinics in the San Antonio area and is the region's largest health care provider, with 11 hospitals and numerous outpatient clinics....