The Lonely Voice: 'The Boat' by Alistair MacLeod
What does it mean to love a place — and still long to leave it? In Alistair MacLeod’s haunting short story “The Boat,” a son struggles between family, tradition and the pull of a different life. On th
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BCSO: Bexar County jail inmate suffers apparent seizure, dies at hospital 6 days later
An inmate at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center died at a hospital days after an apparent seizure at the jail, the sheriff’s office announced Wednesday.According to a BCSO spokesperson, Jessell Constancio, 49, suffered an apparent seizure and stopped breathing inside her cell on July 9 — fiv...
Trump says ICE traffic stops should continue, despite recent killings in Texas and Maine
President Donald Trump praised Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in a Wednesday social media post and contradicted his own administration by calling for the agency’s traffic stops to continue, despite its agents being involved in recent slayings in Houston and Maine. “The men and women of...
San Antonio police officer arrested for injury to a child, department says
A San Antonio Police Department officer was arrested Wednesday for injury to a child, according to an SAPD news release.Bless Achor turned himself in to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office after authorities issued a warrant for his arrest, the department said. Booking records show he has since been...
Abortion not a focus in Texas race for U.S. Senate as neither candidates emphasize the issue
This story was originally published by The 19th.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is so staunchly anti-abortion that his office observes June 24, the anniversary of the overturn of Roe v. Wade, as a holiday.The Republican’s actions to block abortion stand out. Four years ag0, Paxton sued the Bide...
Experimental Sundance film TheyDream gets free San Antonio screening
Debuting at Sundance in the experimental “NEXT” category, TheyDream is an autobiographical film that combines mixed media animation and cinéma vérité. In the feature, which screens for free this Friday in San Antonio, filmmaker William D. Caballero uses familial storytelling to illustrate how art...
ICE’s use of unmarked cars and shooting into vehicles during Houston killing could violate policy, policing experts say
HOUSTON — Lorenzo Salgado Araujo left his home in an unscathed white van early July 7 to pick up his brother and two other men for work building a house in the city’s northern suburbs. At 6:46 a.m., according to neighborhood video footage, a dark grey Jeep Grand Cherokee and a black Nissan Pathfi...
July Firstmark Friday Sweepstakes: Treat Yourself with Texas Eats NOW
Ready to turn your next meal into a free meal? Texas Eats NOW is serving up something delicious with our July Firstmark Friday Sweepstakes — and one lucky foodie will score a $100 gift card!Here’s the scoop:🏆Prize: $100 gift card (hello, tacos, BBQ, brunch… all of the above)🔞Who can enter: Must...
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NYC’s Rikers Island jail hosts World Cup watch party for inmates
Offices, public parks, bars — watch parties popped up at all the usual spots for Wednesday’s semifinal World Cup match. But one was in something of an unusual location: New York’s sprawling Rikers Island correctional facility, better known for its overcrowding and violence than for hosting social...
Tornado damages apartments near UTSA. San Antonio faces continued flood threat.
San Antonio saw heavy overnight rain and a confirmed tornado near The Rim as the National Weather Service warns the flash flood threat continues.Tornado damages apartments near UTSA. San Antonio faces continued flood threat. was first posted on July 15, 2026 at 3:06 pm.©2021 "San Antonio Rep...
UPDATE: Flooding continues; Stay alert for more rain through Thursday
WATCH LIVE RADAR ABOVEFORECAST HIGHLIGHTSFLOODING: Remains a major concern, especially around creeks and riversMORE ROUNDS OF HEAVY RAINFALL: We continue to monitor Authority Radar, more rounds of heavy rain possibleLATE AFTERNOON: A break in the rain, but redevelopment is possible tonightFORECAS...
The Lonely Voice: 'The Boat' by Alistair MacLeod
What does it mean to love a place — and still long to leave it? In Alistair MacLeod’s haunting short story “The Boat,” a son struggles between family, tradition and the pull of a different life. On this episode of The Lonely Voice, we explore a powerful story about the sea, sacrifice and the choi...
Here’s the updated schedule for the Spurs public listening tour on the future arena and downtown sports district
The Spurs have postponed two downtown arena community listening sessions due to severe weather in Bexar County. Here’s the full schedule.Here’s the updated schedule for the Spurs public listening tour on the future arena and downtown sports district was first posted on July 15, 2026 at 2:34 pm.&c...
National Weather Service tells Boerne residents to immediately seek higher ground
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flash flood emergency warning around noon Wednesday for Boerne and Kendall County, where footage posted online shows road closures, rivers breaching their banks and emergency crews launching rescue boats. “THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION!” th...
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams sets opening date for first San Antonio store
A sweet new addition is debuting this month at La Cantera. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is opening its first-ever San Antonio location at 15900 La Cantera Parkway, Suite 7751, on Thursday, July 23. The Columbus, Ohio-based chain’s grand opening celebrations will feature free scoops for patrons, an...
Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops, calling it necessary to allow them to operate at their "absolute best.”The screenings will be conducted annually as part of service members' required medic...
US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump's face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday
The U.S. Mint has begun producing a new $1 coin bearing President Donald Trump's face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Treasury Department said Wednesday.The final design for the commemorative coin, being released in the fall, was approved earlier this year by the U.S. Commission o...
Distance debate at this British Open is how far the golf ball goes on the ground
How far the golf ball goes has been debated for the last 20 years and distance is likely to be a big concern this week at Royal Birkdale for the British Open, with one twist.It's not how far shots are going in the air. It's what happens when they get on the ground. And with links golf, that's not...
Fed chair Warsh sidesteps Senate questions on inflation, AI, contact with Trump
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on Wednesday navigated a series of thorny questions from senators on issues such as the impact of AI on inflation, what contacts he has had with President Donald Trump, and how the central bank will determine the persistence of inflation, without providing many s...
Social media users roast Gov. Greg Abbott over post on anniversary of accident that led him to use wheelchair
Social media users roasted Gov. Greg Abbott on the 42nd anniversary of the accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down — not to mock his disability but for his actions that made it harder for other injured Texans to file lawsuits. On Monday, Abbott, who’s locked in a reelection battle ag...
Warren Buffett explains why his kids, not the Gates Foundation, will now give away all his fortune
Billionaire Warren Buffett said Wednesday that his decision to cut the Gates Foundation out of his charitable giving is more about believing his three kids are ready to handle giving away his entire fortune than it is about Bill Gates ' ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Buffett told ...
Federal government replaces slavery exhibition at Washington's home in Philadelphia
The Trump administration on Wednesday replaced an exhibit on slavery at the site of President George Washington’s home in Philadelphia with a version that historians say whitewashes the nation’s history.The new exhibit was installed in the same area where the Declaration of Independence was adopt...
A boat carrying migrants capsizes off Libya's coast, with at least 50 dead or missing
A boat carrying about 60 migrants, including women and children, bound for European shores capsized off the coast of eastern Libya in the latest maritime tragedy off the North African country. At least 50 are dead or missing, authorities said. The shipwreck occurred on Tuesday near Bardaa Island,...
Boerne officials to provide update on city’s flood response
Boerne officials will host a news conference at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday to provide an update on the city’s ongoing flood response.The news conference will be livestreamed in this article and on KSAT.com. Delays are possible; if no livestream is available, check back at a later time.Earlier Wednesday,...
LIST: Businesses closed in northwest Bexar County after tornado causes damage
Due to tornado damage on Wednesday morning, multiple businesses in northwest Bexar County have closed for the time being. The tornado touched down around 8 a.m. along Interstate 10 and The Rim, which is located near La Cantera Parkway. Six Flags Fiesta Texas closed for the dayAccording to a Six F...
“Who do I vote for?”: Cornyn voters weigh Paxton, Talarico or sitting out in November
For months, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn battered each other in a nasty and expensive race for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination in Texas. Now that Paxton has emerged victorious, GOP leaders from Texas to Washington are urging intraparty peace and unity, warning that a div...
Confirmed tornado touches down, does damage in Northwest San Antonio
The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed a tornado touched down at around 8 a.m. Wednesday near the intersection of I-10 and Loop 1604, damaging shops at The Rim shopping center, including the Santikos Palladium cinema. In a statement, the City of San Antonio said the fire department is also ...
Kylian Mbappé-led France falls flat in World Cup loss to Spain when hopes for a title were high
Kylian Mbappé had France poised for another run to the World Cup final with a team that seemingly had the offensive firepower to solve Spain's stout defense.Instead, Les Bleus had no answers in a 2-0 semifinal loss at the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday in what is presumably coach Did...
Waerenskjold wins fastest ever stage of Tour de France, Pogačar protects lead
Norwegian rider Soeren Waerenskjold attacked late and powered to victory in the fastest ever stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday while Tadej Pogačar protected his overall lead on the 11th day of racing.Waerenskjold finished just ahead of Olav Kooij, Jasper Philipsen and a host of other rider...
San Antonio artists urge city to put local culture at the center of Project Marvel
Artists and community members gathered Tuesday evening at Blue Star for a roundtable on how Project Marvel should reflect San Antonio's arts and cultural identity.San Antonio artists urge city to put local culture at the center of Project Marvel was first posted on July 15, 2026 at 10:34 am.©...
Amazon will launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating Musk in his homeland
Amazon said Wednesday that the technology company will launch its new satellite internet service Amazon Leo in South Africa in 2027, seemingly pushing ahead of Elon Musk's rival Starlink to win business in Africa's most advanced economy.Amazon, which was founded by Jeff Bezos, said that it would ...
A horde of golden mini-Mozarts marks 270 years since the composer's birth in Salzburg
Visitors to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's hometown can see the composer — and his dog — in miniature as Salzburg celebrates the 270th anniversary of his birth. But they shouldn't wait too long.The Mozarteum Foundation on Wednesday unveiled 300 gold-colored statuettes of Mozart, which are barely 50 ce...
At least 10 UTSA students may be displaced after tornado hits Northwest Side apartments, police say
A Northwest Side apartment complex sustained significant damage after a confirmed tornado touched down Wednesday morning, according to San Antonio officials.San Antonio Fire Department crews responded on a “non-vehicle entrapment” call at approximately 8 a.m. to The Oasis San Antonio apartments l...
SoundCream outdoor disco finds new home at Sunken Garden Theater
Outdoor dance party SoundCream, recognizable by its disco ball-equipped Airstream trailer, has shifted from its residencies at the Pearl and Hemisfair and will debut a new series called Disco Al Fresco at Sunken Garden Theater. Sunken Garden, an open-air amphitheater carved into a limestone quarr...
KSAT Connect: Viewers share photos, videos of tornado in northwest Bexar County
KSAT viewers shared photos and videos of a tornado touching down Wednesday in northwest Bexar County. Some of the photos show some significant damage outside of the Santikos Palladium at The Rim, while videos capture drivers witnessing the tornado in the distance. The tornado touched down as stor...
England and defending champion Argentina 0-0 at halftime in the World Cup semifinals
England and defending champion Argentina were even at 0-0 at halftime in the World Cup semifinals on Wednesday.There were limited chances for either team at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with the play frequently broken up by fouls.Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez saw one chance fly narrowly over the ...
House Republicans unveil a $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections
House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a $95 billion legislative plan focused on boosting defense, aiding farmers and enacting stricter voter registration rules, a sequel to the massive tax and spending cut bill that President Donald Trump signed into law last year.The 47-page outline, called a ...
Man arrested over threat to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage
A man who made a threat on social media to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage was arrested, police said on Wednesday, as concerns grow over the security of British politicians following the killing last week of former government minister Ann Widdecombe.The man was held on Tuesday on suspic...
Rescuers keep searching for 3 people after a boat sank in San Francisco Bay, killing 1
Rescuers were still searching for three people missing after a boat involved in a memorial service sank in the cold, fast-moving waters of San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island, authorities said Wednesday.One person was pulled from the water but later died, and 16 others were rescued Tuesday aft...
CDC nominee says she won't betray science — and backs Kennedy's actions
The Trump administration's latest nominee to lead the nation' top public health agency drew frustrated reactions from some U.S. senators on Wednesday when they pressed her on whether she would protect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from political meddling.Dr. Erica Schwartz told t...