Food for thought: Austin art exhibit 'you should eat a burger' examines women's body image
Erin Carle's multimedia exhibit at Unchained.Art explores food, shame and control.
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Hot, humid, and rain-free 4th of July 🎆
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTSTEMPS GRADUALLY GETTING HOTTER: Upper-90s possible next week 4TH OF JULY: Quiet, but hot RAIN: A stray shower is possible, Sunday & Monday looking less-promising FORECASTHOLIDAY WEEKENDWhether your celebrating in San Antonio or hitting the road today, you’ll find quiet weather ...
Here’s what to know about student loan repayment changes
July 1 marked the end of the Biden-era SAVE Plan and the clock began to tick on a 90-day window to choose a new plan or risk being assigned one.Here’s what to know about student loan repayment changes was first posted on July 3, 2026 at 4:00 pm.©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of this feed is...
Food for thought: Austin art exhibit 'you should eat a burger' examines women's body image
Erin Carle's multimedia exhibit at Unchained.Art explores food, shame and control.
31 confirmed New World screwworm infestations: Texas tracker and what you need to know
Track confirmed New World screwworm infestations in Texas and learn what the flesh-eating parasite is, which animals are at risk, how it spreads, what symptoms to watch for and what officials are doing to contain the outbreak.
Texas governor's office asked for broadband rules that help Elon Musk's Starlink
The state office that distributes billions to expand Texas rural broadband is facing allegations of "favoritism" and offering "sweetheart" deals to companies that provide low earth orbit satellite broadband.
Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia
Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the deciding goal in a shootout, and Egypt won its debut in the World Cup knockout round by beating Australia 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw Friday.Australia goalkeeper Mathew Ryan didn't stop any of Egypt's four shots after replacing starter Patrick Beach late in...
FIFA considering earlier kickoff for Mexico vs. England at the World Cup due to thunderstorm fears
The World Cup round of 16 match between Mexico and England on Sunday could be moved to an earlier kickoff due to concerns about an afternoon thunderstorm forecast in Mexico City.FIFA is looking at the possibility of starting the game earlier than the scheduled 6:00 p.m. at the Azteca Stadium, a p...
Kerrville community gathers to remember July 4 floods with new memorial wall
The Hill Country is marking a painful anniversary this weekend as the community remembers the more than 130 people killed in the devastating floods that struck in the early morning hours of July 4, 2025.A series of events are planned across Kerrville and Kerr County to honor the victims, support ...
UTSA to bring 3,400 students to downtown San Pedro II building for new College of AI, Cyber and Computing
The building is part of UT San Antonio’s effort to put 8,000 students and the entire College of AI, Cyber and Computing in downtown.UTSA to bring 3,400 students to downtown San Pedro II building for new College of AI, Cyber and Computing was first posted on July 3, 2026 at 2:00 pm.©2021 "San...
Jannik Sinner's parents skip the chance to sit in Royal Box at Wimbledon
Don't expect to see Jannik Sinner's parents in the Royal Box at Wimbledon anytime soon, even though they're more than welcome.The defending champion was asked why his mother and father weren't in attendance for his opening match on Centre Court on Monday, when last year's women's winner Iga Swiat...
More than half of WNBA players miss All-Star starter vote, AP source says
More than half of the WNBA 's 180 players didn't submit their ballots for All-Star starters ahead of this month's game in Chicago, a person familiar with the balloting told The Associated Press on Friday.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the voting. It'...
Caitlin Clark condemns 'harassment' as WNBA players face a surge of online threats
Caitlin Clark has seen enough of the social media hatred that she, her Fever teammates, coaches and opposing WNBA players get.“I’ve said up here and said before, the harassment, the hate, none of that is OK,” Clark said at practice Friday “That goes for the opposing team we play, that goes for my...
Trump administration asks Texas for help providing legal services to immigrant kids facing deportation
Last month, the leader of a small Texas state commission — tasked with aiding criminal defense for low-income Texans — received an unusual request from top officials working with the Trump administration. The U.S. Department of Justice needed their help providing legal services to immigrant child...
Teammates of Travis Kelce and others around sports attend his wedding to Taylor Swift
JuJu Smith-Schuster was there. So was Cooper Kupp, fresh off winning the Super Bowl.NFL players and other prominent sports figures made up part of the star-studded crowd for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Kareem Hunt was one of Kelce's many current or ...
One year after deadly Hill Country flood: Where recovery, investigations and Camp Mystic stand
One year after the devastating Hill Country flood that claimed more than 130 lives, Kerr County is preparing to remember the victims while continuing to rebuild and push for changes aimed at preventing another tragedy.Saturday, July 4, marks one year since the flood that forever changed communiti...
LeBron James considering a slew of options in free agency, including San Antonio
All eyes in the NBA are on LeBron James, even amid a huge cycle of changes around the league.Giannis Antetokounmpo got traded to Miami for Tyler Herro. Jaylen Brown got traded to Philadelphia for Paul George. Kawhi Leonard got traded back to Toronto, Ja Morant got traded to Portland, LaMelo Ball ...
Investigators find no evidence of engine failure in fiery crash of skydiving plane that killed 12
Federal safety investigators said in a new preliminary report that they found no indication that engine failure caused the fiery crash of a plane on a skydiving outing last month in Missouri that killed all 12 people aboard, including several very experienced jumpers.The report issued Thursday by...
Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures
A wildfire burning southwest of Denver has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and destroyed more than 160 structures by Friday as erratic winds pushed the blaze across two Colorado counties.The Aspen Acres fire is one of about 40 uncontained large blazes burning mostly in the West, f...
Puppy love as dog walker turns his pack of 13 into Argentina jersey-clad World Cup followers
Thirteen Argentina followers are roaming the streets of Buenos Aires proudly sporting their team's jersey — but they're not on two legs, they're on all fours, letting out the occasional bark.As Argentina rides World Cup fever and dreams of beating Cape Verde in the round of 32 on Friday, a dog wa...
A remodeled paseo from Alamo Plaza to the San Antonio River Walk is now open
The Paseo del Alamo connects the historic plaza to the River Walk at Losoya Street and is a common entry point for visitors to the area.A remodeled paseo from Alamo Plaza to the San Antonio River Walk is now open was first posted on July 3, 2026 at 11:00 am.©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of...
Trump reads a children's book on Usha Vance's podcast, then riffs on past presidents and himself
President Donald Trump joined second lady Usha Vance on her podcast where guests read picture books to children, but Trump, who is notorious for veering off script, offered a running commentary on his predecessors, his physique, and how he's spending his time in the White House.In Trump's appeara...
Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifted Trump a lavishly encrusted ring
Dozens of diamonds spell out two giant letter T's next to the Stars and Stripes and “1776” and “2026.” Dozens more frame the numbers 45 and 47 in the shape of Superman’s logo. A diamond-winged eagle carries a ruby shield and clutches an olive branch of emeralds, below a radiant “250” and atop the...
TPR and San Antonio Report join forces to make largest nonprofit newsroom San Antonio has ever seen
Announced in May, the move by TPR and the San Antonio Report to share resources and capabilities and improve efficiencies launched July 1.
A year after deadly floods, Texas lawmakers haven’t addressed training for emergency coordinators
In legislative hearings after last year’s July 4 floods, the state’s emergency management chief made some recommendations to state lawmakers. They included empowering the agency to vet volunteers who show up after disasters and establishing clearer guidelines for local officials to decide whether...
Study ranks San Antonio as nation’s most entrepreneurial city
A new study identified San Antonio as the most entrepreneurial U.S. city, a distinction based on the brisk growth of its smallest businesses. The Alamo City posted the nation’s highest year-over-year growth rate in active microbusinesses at 11%, according to a new study published this week by int...
Records reveal ‘systemic neglect’ after immigrant died at Texas’ Camp East Montana
This story contains descriptions of suicide and attempted suicide, including methods used. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This article is co-published with The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, n...
3 men acquitted in killing of journalist shot while covering Northern Ireland protest
Three men were acquitted of murder Friday in the 2019 killing of Belfast journalist Lyra McKee, who was shot by a member of a dissident Irish Republican Army splinter group while covering a riot in Northern Ireland.Justice Patricia Smyth regretted that her verdict would bring “little if any comfo...
Space-themed virtual reality exhibit opens in downtown San Antonio
A new interactive exhibit is bringing the cosmos to downtown San Antonio. Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience opened Thursday, July 2, at the Shops at Rivercenter, offering a virtual-reality journey through space designed to bring scientific discovery to the public. The new exhibit, d...
Obama Presidential Center features 2 San Antonio veterans who fought to repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Inside the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, visitors will see the names of two San Antonio veterans recognized for their service and activism in the movement to end military policies that barred gay service members from serving openly.Obama Presidential Center features 2 San Antonio veterans...
Naomi Osaka gets win at Wimbledon after she gives young daughter a 'timeout' on her birthday
Naomi Osaka's day out at Wimbledon went much better than plans for her young daughter's birthday.The four-time Grand Slam champion reached the fourth round at the All England Club for the first time Friday in a tidy 6-1, 6-3 victory over Daria Kasatkina on No. 1 Court.An on-court interviewer then...
Novak Djokovic earns 105th match win at Wimbledon to equal Roger Federer record
Novak Djokovic saw Arthur Rinderknech falling toward the Centre Court net after a volley and said to himself, “Please stay down.”The Frenchman did — and 39-year-old Djokovic dove to hit a backhand volley winner on match point for a 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4) record-equaling victory in the third round...
San Antonio woman sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after taking immigrant hostage, DOJ says
A San Antonio woman was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison Thursday after taking an immigrant hostage in exchange for a $6,000 ransom, according to a Department of Justice. Jailene Reyes, 28, pleaded guilty on one count of conspiracy to commit hostage taking back in January, the department s...
West Kerr County pushes training on new emergency warning systems
A growing network of radios, sirens and weather alerts are being put in place along the Guadalupe River to give residents and visitors more time to react during future emergencies.Local organizers said the next step is making sure people know how to use those tools.Multiple groups, individuals an...
What to know about life jacket laws before boating on Texas waterways
If your weekend plans include time on the water, safety officials said a life jacket should be at the top of your packing list, along with water and sunscreen. It is also required by law to have properly fitted, Coast Guard-approved life jackets on a boat. Children under 13 years old must wear a ...
Trump Accounts launch Saturday: What parents need to know before signing up
The federal government is putting $1,000 into investment accounts for 1.4 million American children — and it starts this Saturday.Officially called “530A Accounts” and widely known as “Trump Accounts,” the program launches July 4 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed in 2025. Think of it l...
Doubles players condemn ATP Tour's plan to cut prize money and tournament sizes
For tennis players like Harri Heliovaara, playing doubles has provided a lasting career in the sport and even a chance to win Grand Slam titles, despite not having much success in singles. Now Heliovaara, the No. 1 ranked doubles player in the world, is among those fearing for the future of the f...
Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump heads to Mount Rushmore
Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence ramped up across the United States on Friday as demonstrations of national pride — and hints of political polarization — were balanced with efforts to stay safe as much of the country baked under extreme heat.President Donal...
As seen on SA Live - Friday, July 3, 2026
Today @ 10:30 a.m., The Grill Sergeant shares tips to take your BBQ to the next level & non-explosive fireworks for the holiday weekend.The Grill Sergeant’s (also known as Chef Andrew Rog) Youtube videos has gained him a huge following & it caught our attention too, so we signed up for BBQ boot c...
But first, coffee: The drink that energized the American Revolution
Colonial Americans were drinking coffee long before they dumped tea into Boston Harbor or fought a war for independence. The establishments that served it were already brewing revolutionary ideas.
Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth
A three-armed spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to rescue a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth. Northrop Grumman launched Katalyst Space Technologies’ Link spacecraft from the Marshall Islands in the Pacific. The Pegasus rocket blasted off from the belly of a modified a...