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Texas State Board of Education approves controversial curriculum that Muslims call discriminatory
The Texas State Board of Education approved an updated social studies curriculum that many Muslims says discriminates against them and ignores Islam's scientific and cultural contributions made through history....
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Notice of Meeting to Vote on Tax Rate
A Public Meeting to Vote on The Proposed Tax Rate Will Be Held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 10:30 AM.
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Notice of Public Hearing on The FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget
The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to consider the FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 10:30 AM.
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Author shares newly unearthed interviews, offering fresh insight into Alfred Hitchcock's methods
"Hitchcock's reputation has taken a bit of a bashing in the last 10 years," says author Tony Lee Moral. He says his new book, "A Century of Hitchcock: The Man, the Myths, the Legacy," uses archive interviews to frame the director in a new light, as a bit of a "corrective" to stor...
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Jason Wolff stays on Bexar County District Attorney ballot after failed GOP challenge
A judge found errors in Jason Wolff’s petition notarizations but declined to remove the independent candidate from the Bexar County DA ballot.
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Pre-K 4 SA says it will increase toddler access, affordability if city funding reauthorized by voters
San Antonio will soon vote whether to authorize Pre-K 4 SA for the next 20 years. Staff says it will improve early childcare access.
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San Antonio sales tax collections up slightly from last July
San Antonio brought in slightly more sales tax revenue from July sales than it did a year earlier, with tourism providing a bright spot.
schools
The flood changed The Point. Now the Hill Country Arts Foundation is remaking it
After the flood, the Hill Country Arts Foundation’s next big production is the campus itself.
safety
Jesse Salame tapped as San Antonio’s next police chief
City Manager Erik Walsh selected 27-year SAPD veteran Jesse Salame as San Antonio’s next police chief following a nationwide search.
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Edouard weakens to a tropical depression, 60k without power
Though CenterPoint is reporting few outages, Entergy, which services the region from The Woodlands to Beaumont, reported more than 60,000 customers were without power as of Tuesday night....
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2M Smokehouse’s Esaul and Grecia Ramos win finale of ‘Pitmasters’ competition
Esaul and Grecia Ramos celebrated winning the finale of Food Network’s “Pitmasters” television show with a huge Southtown watch party.
government
Bexar County corrects record on new military widows’ tax exemption
Bexar County staff corrects the cost of military widows’ tax exemption at a Commissioners Court meeting, in response to San Antonio Report story.
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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.
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New Texas laws expand repair rights, regulate solar sellers and recognize gold as money
Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1 will change how consumers repair electronic devices, strengthen oversight of residential solar sales and allow certain forms of gold and silver to be used as legal tender....
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Entrepreneurs have access to professional and confidential business advising, a variety of quality training programs, and an extensive referral network at the UTSA Small Business Development Center (SBDC)....
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Compliance & Tracking
The Bexar County Contract & Data Management System (CDMS) is an easy-to-use resource to find registered SLOVBE businesses in thousands of industries & trades....
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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.
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Gov. Abbott has ordered a 'pause' on data center approvals. Will it make a difference?
About 300 large data centers could face delays. But many other projects aren't covered by the governor's directive.
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As Texans' electricity costs soar and temperatures rise, a public health crisis brews
This is the first installment of "Powerless," a series from Public Health Watch examining how rising temperatures and skyrocketing electricity costs are placing Texans in danger....
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2M Smokehouse owners make finale of Food Network’s ‘Pitmasters’
Esaul and Grecia Ramos officially made it to the final round of the televised barbecue competition, which will air Monday evening.
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San Antonio's Latino Bookstore is an oasis in a book desert for writers and readers
The Guadalupe Latino Bookstore brings unique literary perspectives to the historic Westside. Cristina Ballí previews a reading by San Antonio native, Avelardo Valdez....
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‘Jazz, TX’: A memoir about the birth and rise of the state’s premier jazz club
Ten years after opening Jazz, TX, founder Brent “Doc” Watkins has published a memoir to mark the anniversary.
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‘She wanted to be a big star’: Ray Benson reflects on friendship with Dolly Parton
The Asleep at the Wheel frontman shared how the two collaborated musically and even starred on the silver screen together.
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Judge rejects Minnesota request to keep ICE officer jailed in extradition fight with Texas
A lawsuit seeks to force Gov. Greg Abbott to speed the extradition of Christian Castro, who faces release from jail this week with charges still pending in Minnesota....
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‘The whole enchilada’: House Speaker Mike Johnson says all eyes are on San Antonio’s new district
On Wednesday evening, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana), U.S. Reps. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-Florida) and Rudy Yakam (R-Indiana) visited a VFW near the Mission Marquee Plaza in San Antonio, where they mingled with veterans and local officials at a campaign event for first...
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Talarico campaign asks court to unseal Paxton’s depositions in energy investing dispute
The petition, to be filed in Collin County, seeks the transcripts from two rounds of testimony Paxton gave as part of a legal clash that entangled his financial adviser and former business associates....
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Judge rules ex Alamo CEO can proceed with lawsuit against Lt. Gov.
Former Alamo Trust CEO Kate Rogers says her First Amendment rights were violated before her resignation under pressure
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Annex Kitchen Upgrades
Seeking bids from contractors for the renovations and infrastructure upgrades within the Bexar County Adult Detention Center (ADC) Annex Kitchen.
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COVID is on the rise again as students head back to the classroom
Most have some protection through antibodies from past infection and vaccination. Still, here’s what to know to protect yourself.
schools
SAISD, Judson closed failing schools. TEA says they could still trigger state takeovers
With Austin ISD on the verge of a state takeover, here’s how close San Antonio schools are to triggering their own.
schools
New hearing sought in fight over Texas law that gave undocumented students in-state tuition
A federal judge blocked the Texas Dream Act in June after it was challenged by the Trump administration and state officials declined to defend it.
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Texas Railroad Commission eliminates public comment period from its public meetings
The agency that regulates the state’s oil and gas industry voted to adopt the new policy before sharing it with the public. It added more “listening sessions” when the public can speak to agency staff....
business
Here’s why it feels like so many foods are being recalled right now
From jalapeños to lettuce, recent guidances have some shoppers questioning what is or isn’t safe.
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Ag Commissioner Sid Miller: Some Texas Republicans will lose in November due to rural voter outrage
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says frustration among rural Republicans over data centers, transmission lines and other state policies has grown so intense that he and some other GOP voters may refuse to vote for some Republican candidates in the November election....