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Deadly North Side shooting is latest in string of recent violence in San Antonio
There have been at least six homicides, including a shooting by an officer, so far this month in San Antonio, after a man was shot and killed during an argument with his siblings . The 35-year-old was transported to a hospital after 3 a.m. Friday at a North Side apartment complex...
Ragweed season arrives in San Antonio, with peak expected in mid-September
Ragweed is one of the city’s worst allergy triggers, along with cedar pollen, which blows in from the Hill Country by mid-December.
New CPS Energy program lets customers invest in solar without a roof
CPS Energy and Big Sun Solar are expanding a community solar program where customers purchase solar panels in off-site solar farms. New CPS Energy program lets customers invest in solar without a roof was first posted on August 21, 2026 at 1:39 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report...
San Antonio Zoo mourns death of male okapi who aided conservation efforts
The San Antonio Zoo is mourning the loss of Epulu, a male okapi who helped support conservation efforts for the endangered species. Zoo officials said Epulu’s care team noticed signs of colic and a loss of appetite last week. Despite treatment, his condition worsened. Epulu arriv...
This Monte Vista century home for sale recently underwent an $80,000 price cut
A grand estate in Monte Vista underwent a drastic price cut since it was listed for sale in June. The asking price on the 1910 property has been slashed by $80,000, putting it at $1.65 million. The property includes multiple touches from the Gilded Age of San Antonio architecture...
As seen on SA Live - Friday, Aug. 21, 2026
Today @ 10:30 a.m., Miss Texas USA prepares for the national pageant, A New York Knicks players is back in SA for the summer & caring for your skin after summer break. Alexis Fuetsch is the reigning Miss Texas USA & she’s from right here in San Antonio. She talks about her local ...
As the San Antonio River Authority plans 2027 budget, a tax rate hike is likely for second year in a row
The San Antonio River Authority will consider a 2027 tax rate of $0.01930, or $1.93 cents per $100 valuation, up from the current $0.0183. As the San Antonio River Authority plans 2027 budget, a tax rate hike is likely for second year in a row was first posted on August 21, 2026 ...
NIOSA redesign have longtime San Antonians worried about losing a Fiesta tradition
For generations of San Antonians, Fiesta has been about more than colorful decorations, food and music. It is also about traditions passed down through families. For many, A Night in Old San Antonio, better known as NIOSA, is one of those traditions. Now, as organizers prepare to...
San Antonio airport to receive $31 million in air traffic control upgrades
Travelers at San Antonio International Airport may not notice the changes happening behind the scenes, but federal officials say new technology is being installed to improve safety in the air and on the ground. The upgrades are part of a $12.5 billion nationwide investment in air...
Bexar County judge to lead delegation to Czech Republic in October
The trip is planned for the second week in October and includes stops in Prague, Brno, and Zlin.
No injuries reported after 10 rail cars derail in far west Bexar County, Union Pacific says
Approximately 10 rail cars on a Union Pacific train were derailed Thursday afternoon in far west Bexar County. According to a Union Pacific spokesperson, the rail cars were derailed at approximately 2:45 p.m. near U.S. Highway 90 and Lacoste Road in Macdona, Texas, which is an ar...
CHECK THIS OUT: Dust devil spotted in San Antonio
Dust devils may look intense, but they usually are pretty harmless. So how do these whirls form, and where are you most likely to see them? Let’s chat... FORMATION Dust or dirt devils form during hot, dry weather. You’re most likely to see them in open fields, where the ground he...
San Antonio Conservation Society to reimagine NIOSA, lays off 2 workers
The San Antonio Conservation Society is making changes to its flagship Night in Old San Antonio Event. It will start its planning next week. San Antonio Conservation Society to reimagine NIOSA, lays off 2 workers was first posted on August 20, 2026 at 1:26 pm. ©2021 " San An...
San Antonio Housing Trust approves 28-month plan to address homelessness in Cattleman Square
Efforts are ramping up to help address homelessness in Cattleman Square, a historic district west of downtown near Interstate 35 and Haven for Hope. In June, KSAT reported about the plans to revitalize the historic district known as Project DC. Stakeholders have purchased propert...
TxDOT plans major changes along Loop 410 and San Pedro Avenue near airport
Some major changes are on the way for drivers near North Star Mall and the San Antonio International Airport. The Texas Department of Transportation is moving forward with improvements along Loop 410, San Pedro Avenue and U.S. Highway 281 on the North Side. The project covers 4.3...
Keith Urban headlines San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo’s first round of performers for 2027
The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo revealed its first round of entertainers set to perform during the 2027 season. Country music star Keith Urban, who’s performed at the San Antonio rodeo several times in the past, is the headliner, according to a news release. Urban most recentl...
New places, new words: How outings can build early literacy
A look at how parents in one program in San Antonio use everyday conversations and experiences outside the home to build the language skills that form the foundation for literacy....
New extended-stay hotel opens on historic Main Plaza, bridging downtown tourism districts
The new extended-stay hotel is located on Main Plaza between the busy tourism district and a growing Downtown West area of the city. New extended-stay hotel opens on historic Main Plaza, bridging downtown tourism districts was first posted on August 20, 2026 at 5:00 am. ©202...
San Antonio’s first crisis nursery opens with a collaborative ‘Puro San Antonio’ model
San Antonio’s first crisis nursery offers families temporary child care and support before emergencies escalate into larger crises.
2 Lubbock men with connection to ex-San Antonio financial advisor convicted in Ponzi scheme
Two Lubbock men were convicted Tuesday in a federal courtroom for their involvement in a Ponzi scheme with a now-former San Antonio financial advisor. According to a Department of Justice news release, U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons announced guilty verdicts for Joshua Allen and...
CPS Energy urges San Antonio residents to conserve energy ahead of peak demand day
With temperatures climbing across San Antonio, CPS Energy is asking customers to take a few simple steps to conserve electricity as the city prepares for a peak energy demand day Thursday, Aug. 20. CPS Energy says hotter temperatures often lead to increased air-conditioning use, ...
NIOSA organizers announce 'reset,' staff cuts ahead of future redesign
Organizers of A Night in Old San Antonio, a beloved four-day Fiesta event, announced Wednesday that they are preparing for a “reset” next year. In a news release, The Conservation Society of San Antonio said it is reenvisioning NIOSA for future success, streamlining operations an...
San Antonio landmarks to light up amber for rare appendix cancer
A five-year appendix cancer survivor is turning her experience into an effort to raise awareness, support patients and encourage others to advocate for their health....
Records: Woman, 18, faces 2 felony charges after allegedly pistol-whipping girlfriend, firing shots
A woman who allegedly assaulted her girlfriend Tuesday over a money dispute at a North Side home has been charged with multiple felonies, according to Bexar County court records. Lucero Tetrazzi, 18, is facing the following charges: Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (second...
What’s the hottest temperature San Antonio has ever recorded? 🥵
San Antonio is hot in the summer. That’s a given, and a part of living in South Central Texas. During a stretch of seemingly never-ending triple-digit days, you might be wondering, “What’s the hottest it’s ever been in the Alamo City?” San Antonio’s hottest temperature On Sept. 5...
Heat advisory issued for San Antonio area Thursday through Sunday
San Antonio area residents will need to take precautions this week to prevent the threat of heat-related illnesses.
TPR News Now: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Bexar County begins public discussions on budget gap; UT San Antonio delays start after cyber breach; How the SA Zoo is helping Texas horned lizards
Texas horned lizards: Science is helping them to survive
A program run out of the San Antonio Zoo is trying to make horned lizards as common as they used to be.
Higher fees, fewer city services: What San Antonio’s proposed budget means for residents
San Antonio’s proposed budget would raise dozens of fees and reduce services as the city works to close a projected $158 million shortfall. Higher fees, fewer city services: What San Antonio’s proposed budget means for residents was first posted on August 18, 2026 at 5:34 pm. &co...
‘One party got organized’: The ballot is set for Bexar County’s appraisal district races
One incumbent made a late decision not to run, and a former state lawmaker filed for her seat. A newly appointed conservative is unopposed. ‘One party got organized’: The ballot is set for Bexar County’s appraisal district races was first posted on August 18, 2026 at 5:11 pm. &co...
County approves tax break for San Antonio-based H-E-B's regional center
Hundreds of jobs will be created at the center from 2028 to 2038.
San Antonio creators use free city resource to produce, distribute content
For Teresa Garza and DeAnna Brown, producing a television show became possible through a free city resource — TVSA, the City of San Antonio’s public television channel. Garza hosts “ Mujer Poder Hoy ,” or “Women Power Today,” a show focused on empowering women. Brown produces “ T...