Strong storms knock out power for up to 100,000 CPS customers Friday night
CPS Energy crews worked Saturday to restore power after strong winds, lightning and flooding swept across the San Antonio area.
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Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology
Vaping company Juul Labs on Friday received federal permission to sell an updated version of its e-cigarette, which includes an optional age-verification system designed to prevent underage use. The decision from the Food and Drug Administration allows the company to sell a new v...
Prominent general contractor’s San Antonio office raided by federal authorities
Federal authorities raided a general contractor’s Austin, San Antonio and Plano offices on Aug. 26. More than a half-dozen eyewitnesses told the Austin Business Journal they spotted around 15 federal and state officers enter Three Barton Skyway, which is located at 1221 South MoP...
US targets Egyptian bank's UAE branches under new push for Iran's economic isolation
The Trump administration is taking steps to limit an Egyptian bank's operations in the United Arab Emirates, accusing the financial institution of serving as an economic lifeline to Tehran's leadership as the U.S. war against Iran reaches the six-month mark . Under a new rule pro...
Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with inflation still elevated
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Friday that inflation is still too high and suggested the central bank may have to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down, a clearer signal than he had sent previously about his economic outlook. In his first high-profile...
The Latest: Iran war reaches its six-month mark as Trump tries increasing economic pressure
President Donald Trump has reached an awkward moment in his second term as the U.S.-Israel war against Iran began six months ago Friday . It’s a notable milestone for a Republican leader who repeatedly assured Americans that attacking Iran would be a “little excursion” over in we...
2 San Antonio kids reunite with mother after wandering alone in Nuevo Laredo, Mexican agency says
Two San Antonio children who were found wandering alone in Mexico reunited with their mother Monday at the Laredo border, the National System for Integral Family Development said in a news release. Both children, ages 6 and 7, were seen at a business in Nuevo Laredo by Tamaulipas...
Judge says Pentagon's measures against Anthropic were 'illegal and baseless'
A federal judge has ruled in favor of artificial intelligence company Anthropic in its legal battle against the Pentagon after the government labeled the company as a supply chain risk earlier this year. U.S. District Judge Rita Lin issued a written order Thursday night that the ...
Live roaches force Smoke Skybar to close, despite owner citing a ‘plumbing issue’
A popular barbecue joint and bar east of downtown San Antonio shut down over the weekend after Metro Health inspectors discovered a pest problem, according to a health inspection report. Behind the Kitchen Door is a series where KSAT investigates health inspections of restaurants...
Get Moving With the 2026 SA Picks Fitness Winners
Whether you’re ready to learn a new skill, build strength, improve flexibility or get back on your feet, San Antonio has plenty of local fitness experts ready to help. From cheer and dance to gyms, personal training, physical therapy and yoga, these businesses and professionals a...
Asian stocks are mixed after Wall Street retreats following economic updates
Asian stocks were mixed on Thursday following modest losses on Wall Street, while oil prices declined. U.S. futures were trading higher after Nvidia’s latest quarterly earnings beat Wall Street’s expectations as demand for its advanced artificial intelligence chips surged. In Jap...
San Antonio drag company reacts after judge rules performance law unconstitutional again
For Rick Montez and Joseph Gomez, the fight over Texas Senate Bill 12 has never been confined to a courtroom. The San Antonio business owners have spent years challenging the law, which restricts certain sexually oriented performances in public places and in the presence of peopl...
Strong AI chip demand fuels Nvidia's Q2 results well beyond Wall Street's expectations
Nvidia's latest quarterly results once again blew past Wall Street's expectations as revenue for the computer chip company's high-end artificial intelligence chips soared, the latest sign that AI infrastructure spending remains strong. The company reported on Wednesday net income...
Uber launches livestream feature for parents in San Antonio to monitor teen rides in real time
Uber launched a livestream feature that allows parents to monitor their teen’s rides in real time, the company said in a news release. Through the Uber driver’s front-facing camera, the release said parents can check on how their teens’ Uber rides are going via the livestream. Th...
H-E-B partners with Dallas Cowboys for fan events, commercials
H-E-B is teaming up with the Dallas Cowboys in a new multi-year partnership that will bring tailgating experiences, giveaways and store events to fans beginning this season. The San Antonio-based grocery chain announced the collaboration Tuesday as it continues expanding its foot...
New economic report shows Texas restaurants struggling with immigration enforcement, insurance costs
The restaurant industry is struggling, and a new economic report shows just how much. The Texas Restaurant Association recently released its second-quarter survey results, which show restaurant operators listing the two top issues affecting their staff. “These numbers are very sh...
A former Armenian president is detained in a corruption investigation
Former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan and his eldest son were detained Tuesday after law enforcement officers raided businesses linked to the family, the country’s Anti-Corruption Committee said. A case was opened against Kocharyan, 71, who leads parliament’s second-largest ...
As seen on SA Live - Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026
Today @ 10:30 a.m., Juiceland is your local smoothie and juice bar serving superfood smoothies, raw juice, matcha lattes, salad and wraps. The shop is stocked daily with unique plant-based meals, step-by-step juice cleanses, tonics, and wellness shots to enhance vitality. We try ...
Putin decree lets Russia take control of infrastructure damaged in Ukrainian drone attacks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has decreed that the state can temporarily seize control of critical infrastructure facilities if private owners fail to protect them from Ukrainian drone attacks or rebuild them after the strikes. The move came Monday amid growing economic pressu...
Walmart adding tap-to-pay to all US stores by end of 2026 — years after its biggest competitors
Walmart is adding tap-to-pay to its checkout registers, giving shoppers the option to pay with their phone, smartwatch or a contactless card — no wallet required. The retail giant announced the change Aug. 21, with the rollout beginning Monday at select Walmart and Sam’s Club loc...
US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. If it happens, the move would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S. histor...
H-E-B reveals expected completion window for Las Palmas store renovations
H-E-B released new information Monday on the significant renovations coming to its Las Palmas store. The renovation project for the store, which is located at 721 Castroville Road, is expected to be completed by late 2027, the company said in a news release. “This investment refl...
Economists don't expect reopening the US to Mexican cattle imports to reduce high beef prices
The U.S. reopened a border crossing in Arizona to cattle from Mexico on Monday as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reduce record-high beef prices, though economists doubt the move will mean much to grocery store shoppers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture ...
Industry warns of blackouts, economic woes if Texas overreacts to data center, transmission line anger
For the first time in five years since Winter Storm Uri turned the electrical grid into a political albatross for Texas leaders, the state’s grid has again become a liability for politicians. Many residents don’t want data centers in their communities, fearing their massive energ...
Iran's rial currency hits new record low as US prepares to announce more sanctions
Iran’s currency hit a new record low Monday as Washington prepared to announce new sanctions it said would be an “economic D-Day” and would add further pressure on an economy already battered by previous sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade. The rial dropped to 2.02 million to the...
Asian shares mostly decline as bond market pressure mounts
Asian shares were mostly lower and oil prices slipped on Monday at the outset of a week capped by an annual meeting of top U.S. economic officials at Jackson Hole, Wyoming. U.S. futures edged lower. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 fell 0.7% to 65,528.09, while South Korea’s Kospi lost 3...
Carney warned about economic coercion. Now Trump is testing the Canadian prime minister
Mark Carney drew international attention as Canada’s prime minister by warning that middle powers must resist economic coercion by more powerful countries. Now President Donald Trump is putting that warning to the test with sweeping new tariffs that could show how much economic p...
Buc-ee’s chain draws outcry in Ohio for launching fight over a mini mart's beaver logo
A lip-licking alligator, a smiling moose and a hat-wearing bear are among the many cartoon animals to have found themselves in the crosshairs of Buc-ee’s , the popular Texas convenience store chain that has a penchant for protecting its buck-toothed beaver. But now Buc-ee's has s...
The sunhat is everywhere in Athens as crowds grow larger at ancient Greek sites
Outside the Acropolis , a sea of hats bobs up and down the hill to the ancient site: straw boaters, Panama hats, baseball caps and bucket hats in the relentless heat . Hat racks are hard to miss in central Athens this summer. Kiosks and stores keep outdoor stands piled high as mo...
Health insurance company made for small businesses expands its San Antonio network
Texicare, a health insurance company geared toward small businesses expanded its San Antonio network with CHRISTUS Health. Health insurance company made for small businesses expands its San Antonio network was first posted on August 22, 2026 at 11:00 am. ©2021 " San Antonio ...
Everyone we saw having a boozy good time at Whiskey Business 2026
San Antonio turned out in a big way Friday for the 11th annual installment of Whiskey Business, the city’s premier spirits- and food-tasting event. Attendees at the Witte Museum sampled from dozens of premium whiskeys and other spirits while enjoying food from some of the city’s ...
San Antonio’s most popular malls are headed in different directions. That’s intentional.
The Shops at La Cantera and North Star Mall are adding different kinds of tenants. It's part of a strategy by owners GGP. San Antonio’s most popular malls are headed in different directions. That’s intentional. was first posted on August 22, 2026 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " San Anto...
Pope Leo praises San Marino as model of freedom and common good
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday hailed the tiny Republic of San Marino as a model of political freedom and civic responsibility, praising its centuries-old republican traditions while warning against political and economic systems that place power above the human person. Addressing loca...
Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 2 people a day after deadly shopping mall drone strike
At least two people were killed overnight in Ukraine by Russian drone and missile strikes, authorities said, a day after an attack on a shopping center killed 16 people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday one person was killed and another wounded when ballistic...
TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children's privacy
TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children's privacy laws. The DOJ said Friday that TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and another $100 million after an order vacates...
The 25 best reviewed San Antonio restaurants on Yelp right now
San Antonio’s dining scene is packed with options, but which restaurants are earning the most love from diners right now? We dug into Yelp ratings and reviews to round up 25 local spots that customers can’t stop raving about. From longtime favorites to under-the-radar gems, these...
Uvalde County’s FM 481 bridge to reopen this weekend ‘several weeks ahead of schedule’ after July floods, TxDOT says
A bridge in southwest Uvalde County is expected to reopen this weekend after floodwaters left it impassable less than two months ago, the Texas Department of Public Safety said Friday. The Farm-to-Market 481 bridge, referred to by the department as a “vital connection” in Uvalde,...
Russian drones kill 14 people at a shopping mall in a central Ukrainian city, officials say
Russian drones struck a shopping center in the city of Kryvyi Rih in central Ukraine on Friday, killing 14 people and wounding scores of others, authorities said. The shopping mall strikes, plus two other separate Russian attacks in the Mykolaiv and Kharkiv regions, left a total ...