Austin Current is a nonprofit local news organization supported by The Texas Tribune, reporting on Austin government, education and community. Sign up for the Current’s free newsletter here. The recent surge in water- and energy-intensive artificial intelligence data center construction has forc...
safety
Two women were arrested Thursday after the sheriff’s office said they allegedly left four children unattended to steal property at a residence in west Bexar County. Records show Nataly Nichole Perez, 23, and Amber Nichole Robisheaux, 40, both face a theft charge. Perez faces an a...
Local
If you’re stuck downtown after midnight, you may still be able to get home for a bus fare, starting Monday. That’s when VIA Metropolitan Transit plans to launch a six-month pilot program of its “ VIA Link after midnight ” service. From Mondays through Fridays VIA Link users can g...
government
Early voting for the midterm elections starts on Monday, Oct. 19, in Texas, giving voters a few weeks to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3. Early voting starts Monday in Texas. Here’s how to vote in the midterm election. was first posted on October 16, 2026 at 6:...
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Pointing to challenges and cost factors with La Villita, the Society's leaders tell members they're looking at other locations for NIOSA. NIOSA organizers ‘committed’ to bringing back the Fiesta event, just not at La Villita was first posted on October 16, 2026 at 6:36 pm. ©...
schools
A fox captured on the Texas State University campus has tested positive for rabies, prompting San Marcos city officials to urge students, residents and pet owners to take precautions. The fox was found Wednesday near East Sessom Drive and Pleasant Street, the city said in a news ...
parks
The San Antonio Missions are supposed to get a new home base that meets MLB standards downtown by 2029, and the city is already planning what would replace Nelson Wolff Stadium and the land around it. City leaders said the plan now includes housing, a community center, retail spa...
government
The elections will feature beefed up staffing, stepped up security, and more high-tech equipment.
News
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS VERY WINDY: Gusts of 30-35 mph through the night CHILLY MORNINGS: 40s in the forecast for both Saturday & Sunday morning PLEASANT AFTERNOONS: Upper 60s Saturday, mid 70s Sunday FORECAST WINDY & COOLER TONIGHT The cold front has arrived! We had a peak wind gust...
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City animal officers removed more than a dozen dogs from a Southeast Side home, and Animal Care Services said some dogs were sick or hurt living in unsanitary conditions. Several of the dogs needed veterinary care for injuries, lethargy and other symptoms, said Ashley Cabrera, an...
business
These are the restaurant online reviewers just can't get enough of. The post The 25 most popular dining spots in San Antonio right now, according to Yelp appeared first on San Antonio Current ....
government
The Trump administration is escalating its fight with California ahead of next month's midterm election, warning that local officials who process and tabulate ballots submitted by suspected noncitizen voters are putting themselves at risk of criminal investigation and potential p...
safety
A vehicle crashed into a North Side elementary school fence after the driver exited and fled on foot while fleeing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, the agency said Friday. The crash happened around 7:30 a.m. In a statement, an ICE spokesperson said enforce...
