The Spurs want input on a downtown arena district. San Antonians are eager to weigh in
San Antonio residents shared ideas and desires for a sports and entertainment district at the first of 10 planned listening sessions.
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Heavy rain continues across San Antonio area as flooding remains a concern
Storms are expected to bring periods of heavy rainfall throughout the day. Some areas could see several inches of rain.
State data: Bexar County tied for most confirmed rabies cases in Texas
Bexar County is tied with Travis County for the highest number of confirmed rabies cases in Texas this year, prompting officials to urge residents to avoid wild animals and seek immediate treatment after exposure....
Here’s how Bexar County plans to avoid a tax increase while others raise rates
The county has reserve funds that others don’t, but leaders must soon decide whether slowed growth is an anomaly or the new normal.
Rain chances increase through midweek; heavier rainfall expected west of San Antonio
The National Weather Service says the greatest risk of heavy rainfall and localized flooding this week is west of San Antonio, while the metro area is expected to see periodic showers and thunderstorms through Wednesday....
Esquire has a new owner, a former bartender who loved the bar ‘from the moment I walked through the front door’
The historic Esquire Tavern, the oldest bar on the San Antonio River Walk and well-known for its cocktails, announced it is changing hands.
More than 100 gather at San Antonio City Hall, march to demand justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
More than 100 people gathered at San Antonio City Hall before marching through downtown Friday to demand justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo after he was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Houston and to call for an independent investigation....
Luke Kornet 'leaks' pitch to LeBron James amid free agency rumors, ESPN reports
A San Antonio Spurs player stirred the pot of rumors on Friday relating to where NBA superstar LeBron James will sign this offseason, according to ESPN.Luke Kornet, part-time writer and full-time center for the Spurs, posted "LEAKED: Spurs’ Voice Memo Sent to Lebron James," on hi...
2 new University Health hospitals placed in growing areas of Bexar County deemed ‘healthcare deserts’
Gilbert Diaz Sr. was diagnosed with liver cancer in November.“I got rushed to University Hospital and they found the tumors,” Diaz said. “We were going into the Medical Center for all of his treatments,” said his daughter, Erika Valderrama. That’s not close to his Live Oak home, ...
Spurs sign Wembanyama to multi-year contract extension
Victor Wembanyama agreed to a multi-year contract extension to stay in San Antonio, the Spurs announced Wednesday.The Spurs did not disclose terms of the deal, per team policy, but ESPN’s Shams Charania reports Wembanyama agreed to a five-year, $252 million maximum rookie-scale c...
Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs agree on 5-year extension that could top $250M, AP source says
Victor Wembanyama has signed what will be the richest contract in San Antonio Spurs history, a five-year extension that could exceed $250 million if the player option in the final season is picked up, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Friday.The person spoke on con...
San Antonio man fatally struck by vehicle while walking on highway in Live Oak County, DPS says
A San Antonio man was fatally struck by a vehicle on Interstate 37 in Live Oak County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Reyes Moreno, 71, of San Antonio, was walking within the I-37 southbound lanes around 5:10 a.m. Tuesday, DPS said. He stopped his vehicle abo...
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison in deadly carjacking of 80-year-old San Antonio man
A man was sentenced Friday to 25 years in prison after accepting a plea deal in the deadly 2023 carjacking and beating of an 80-year-old San Antonio man.Zachariah Aguirre, 19, pleaded guilty to his role in the attack that ultimately claimed the life of Larry Brister, who was assa...
This San Antonio hacienda for sale comes with an extensive wine cellar, putting green and an aquarium room
A luxurious hacienda recently listed for sale in far North San Antonio isn’t just for anyone. First of all, to afford the $3.74 million price tag, one pretty much has to be somebody. But secondly, to really love this house — down to its very studs — one has to be willing to embra...
Modernist San Antonio mansion for sale was designed by one of the architects behind Hemisfair
A San Antonio mansion recently listed for $2.1 million offers the rare chance to own home that’s both modern and steeped in the city’s architectural history. Ken Bentley was one of the architects behind some of San Antonio’s most iconic structures and landmarks, as one of the des...
The UT San Antonio robotics team behind RoboRowdy wins global competition
The all-freshman, multidisciplinary team, had been named the sole finalist to represent the U.S. in the global engineering competition. The UT San Antonio robotics team behind RoboRowdy wins global competition was first posted on July 10, 2026 at 3:48 pm.©2021 "San Antonio R...
What is ‘Super El Niño?’ What does it mean for San Antonio weather?
The term ‘Super El Niño’ is catching extra attention in the media. This is just another way to say we’ve observed strong indications of a strong El Niño.The correct terms to classify an outstanding El Niño are Strong El Niño or Very Strong El Niño. The exaggeration doesn’t mean w...
City of San Antonio launches adoption event to 'empty the shelters'
Low-cost adoptions are offered through most of July.
Lone Star Tapas Showdown in San Antonio to feature 8 chefs competing for global recognition
Eight Texas chefs aim to win the newest and most intriguing cooking competition in Texas: The Lone Star Tapas Showdown.Lone Star Tapas Showdown in San Antonio to feature 8 chefs competing for global recognition was first posted on July 10, 2026 at 1:48 pm.©2021 "San Antonio ...
UT San Antonio summit renews mission to serve rural South Texas communities
The summit calls for regional educators to explore the contemporary challenges and opportunities of serving rural South Texas residents.UT San Antonio summit renews mission to serve rural South Texas communities was first posted on July 10, 2026 at 1:35 pm.©2021 "San Antonio...
San Antonio Current wins 4 awards in Association of Alternative Newsmedia’s annual contest
The San Antonio Current was recognized in four categories at this week’s 2026 Association of Alternative Newsmedia Awards. Freelancer and copy editor Dean Zach won second place in the Immigration Coverage category for his cover story “Repeating History: Survivors of South Texas’ ...
Man convicted on felony narcotics charge sentenced to 42 years in prison
A Bexar County jury sentenced a “habitual offender” to a 42-year prison sentence Thursday afternoon, according to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office. Court records show Ceasar Gonzalez, 45, was convicted Wednesday and received his sentence Thursday before Judge Joel Pere...
San Antonio couple competes for barbecue glory on Food Network’s Pitmasters
San Antonio barbecue duo Esaul and Grecia Ramos are bringing South Texas flavors to a national audience on Food Network’s new competition series Pitmasters. The husband and wife, who own the two-time James Beard Award semifinalist 2M Smokehouse, 2731 S. WW White Road, will show o...
New surveillance video shows moments before BCSO deputy shoots man holding knives
New home surveillance video is providing a closer look at the events leading up to the Bexar County sheriff’s deputy shooting of a man on the city’s far West Side last month.The video, shared exclusively with KSAT by a neighbor who asked not to be identified, shows Danh Thanh Din...
East Side woman accused of murder takes plea deal on reduced charge, sentenced to 15 years in prison
A San Antonio woman initially charged with a 2024 murder took a plea deal on a lesser charge Thursday afternoon. As a part of the deal, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office elected to waive Julie Marie Lopez’s murder charge in favor of an aggravated robbery charge that car...
America250: Spanish Governor’s Palace offers glimpse into San Antonio’s overlooked role in America’s founding
Nestled in the heart of downtown, the Spanish Governor’s Palace stands as one of San Antonio’s oldest surviving landmarks and a reminder that South Texas played a key role in the nation’s fight for independence.“We are standing in the National Historic Landmark Spanish Governor’s...
San Antonio woman asks for help finding bus she says was used in ‘Selena’ movie
A woman, who said she owns the iconic “Big Bertha” bus featured in the 1997 film “Selena,” is asking for the public’s help after the vehicle disappeared from a San Antonio property.Jessica Ruiz said she bought the bus about four-and-a-half years ago after recognizing it as the sa...
Culture is San Antonio’s selling point, USAA, Whataburger, Silver Ventures and Spurs CEOs agree
Artificial intelligence was one of the day's dominant topics, with executives agreeing the technology will reshape nearly every industry.Culture is San Antonio’s selling point, USAA, Whataburger, Silver Ventures and Spurs CEOs agree was first posted on July 9, 2026 at 6:37 pm.&co...
Gulf disturbance continues to increase rain chances in San Antonio
Forecasters are watching a cluster of activity in the southwest Gulf as it moves closer to Texas.
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San Antonio DJ Sue Problema’s New York tour landed her there in the middle of the Spurs-Knicks Finals
Of all the weekends to end up in Brooklyn playing a string of shows, San Antonio DJ Sue Problema couldn’t have picked more of a banger. In a twist of fate, she lined up a three-show tour that spanned June 5-8, the peak of last month’s riveting Knicks-Spurs championship series. I...
The Weekender: New Pearl attraction, a gallery opening at Sala Diaz and CineFestival San Antonio
Here are three fun events to explore in San Antonio this weekend.
San Antonio Metro Health honors Black Maternal Mental Health Week with free event on Friday
Black Maternal Mental Health Week is a nationwide reminder that too many mothers suffer in silence. San Antonio Metro Health hopes to change that with “Rooted in Legacy: Connecting Families to Black Maternal Mental Health Resources,” a free community event taking place this Frida...
Texas Eats NOW: Creative Pizza, Texas Ice House Classics, and Modern Mexican Flavor
You can watch “Texas Eats NOW” Mondays through Saturdays at 10 a.m. - Saturdays and Sundays at 11 p.m. on KSAT 12, KSAT.com, and KSAT Plus, our free streaming app. Today on Texas Eats NOW: MAAR’S PIZZA & MORE14218 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247Maar’s Pizza & More is a fami...
San Antonio woman behind viral ‘Where we roll’ rap song set to be released from prison next week
The woman infamous for rapping about San Antonio is set to be released from prison next week. Phyllis Sentiva Ochoa is scheduled to be released on parole on July 15, according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). Ochoa, 35, is the voice behind the untitled, polariz...
San Antonio man sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexual exploitation of children, racketeering activity
A San Antonio-based member of an extremist group was sentenced Wednesday to 40 years in prison and lifetime supervised release for racketeering activity and the sexual exploitation of children, according to a news release. Alexis Aldair Chavez, 19, pleaded guilty to one count of ...
San Antonio closes on $30M land deal to advance Project Marvel
Federal property eyed as key for Project Marvel has sold to the city.The General Services Administration (GSA) and the city of San Antonio announced Monday the closing of a $30 million deal for three parcels to support the proposed sports and entertainment district known as Proje...
Cases involving violent extremists targeting kids online rose 300% in San Antonio in 2 years, FBI says
A federal court case involving a San Antonio teen has exposed a growing and dangerous problem in South Texas and around the nation. Cases involving violent extremists targeting kids online have increased 300% in the San Antonio area in just the last two years, according to the FB...
San Antonio's week starts hot and dusty, ends with slim rain chances
Saharan dust is back in the San Antonio forecast.
San Antonio-raised director Robert Rodriguez talks 25th anniversary of Spy Kids ahead of special screening
Movies such as 1985’s The Goonies and 1987’s The Monster Squad put kids at the center of the adventure. But it wasn’t until San Antonio native Robert Rodriguez’s 2001 hit Spy Kids that young heroes transformed into bona fide action stars. The idea was so unique, Dimension Films ...
San Antonio’s 93-year-old Esquire Tavern has new owner
Downtown’s historic Esquire Tavern has changed hands, and the new owner is a familiar face: longtime operator and beverage director Stephan Mendez. Mendez took ownership of both the Commerce Street landmark — home to Texas’ longest wooden bar top — and its basement haunt Downstai...
Texas Eats NOW: Classic West Side Burgers and Beautiful Backroads BBQ
You can watch “Texas Eats NOW” Mondays through Saturdays at 10 a.m. - Saturdays and Sundays at 11 p.m. on KSAT 12, KSAT.com, and KSAT Plus, our free streaming app. Today on Texas Eats NOW: FILÉ’S BURGERS543 Ceralvo St, San Antonio, TX 78207Filé’s Burgers is a family-owned burger ...
Pearl to open mini golf course featuring San Antonio landmarks
An 18-hole mini golf course is scheduled to open Friday at the Pearl in San Antonio.Pearl Putt will open at 10 a.m. near the Stable Hall, a news release said. Its design is inspired by Alamo City landmarks, according to the release.Visitors can chip a ball around the Alamo, Tower...
Body found after ‘several days’ in southeast Bexar County, sheriff says
An investigation is underway after deputies found a man’s body on Wednesday afternoon in southeast Bexar County, according to the sheriff’s office. In a news conference, BCSO Sheriff Javier Salazar said deputies responded to the 12000 block of East Loop 1604 after a man working o...