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Woman behind viral 'San Antonio' song set for prison release this summer - MySA
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Ahead of San Antonio show, Todd Rundgren talks AI, the algorithm, and the ghost of Robert Johnson
Todd Rundgren is communing with Robert Johnson’s ghost. Without selecting it, the accomplished singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer was placed in the infamous Room 414 at the Gunter Hotel ahead of his show this Friday at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts....
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Buzzy wine-on-tap restaurant uncorks first San Antonio location - CultureMap San Antonio
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Where to drink: 7 San Antonio ice houses to crack open a cold beer - CultureMap San Antonio
Where to drink: 7 San Antonio ice hou...
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San Antonio surgeon introduces kids to medical careers at old Spurs’ center
The Spurs Impact Center is trying to combine STEM education and basketball, using basketball as the "entry point, but not the end result."San Antonio surgeon introduces kids to medical careers at old Spurs’ center was first posted on June 19, 2026 at 2:00 pm.©2021 "San Anton...
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SAPD: Officer shot, 2 dead after Friday afternoon standoff near Stone Oak - San Antonio Express-News
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From the plantation to the thicket: Juneteenth, Black freedom and ‘marronage’ in Texas
This article was originally published by the Texas Observer, a nonprofit investigative news outlet and magazine. Sign up for their weekly newsletter, or follow them on Facebook, X, and Bluesky. In Texas, Juneteenth is often described as the day that Union Major General Gordon Gra...
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'An important voice for the Latino community': 2026 LULAC Convention highlights issues affecting Latinos
This year's League of United Latin American Citizens national convention is taking place at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
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Father’s Day specials: a $500 burger at St. Anthony Hotel, burger showdown at Pearl
Get ready for some diverse Father's Day specials at St. Anthony Hotel's Gallery On The Park and Pearl's third-annual Burger Showdown.Father’s Day specials: a $500 burger at St. Anthony Hotel, burger showdown at Pearl was first posted on June 19, 2026 at 11:00 am.©2021 "San A...
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Juneteenth: How news of the Emancipation Proclamation spread through the South
While some enslaved people did not know about Lincoln's order, many learned of it while the fighting was still ongoing through informal networks, rumors and sometimes from slaveholders themselves....
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Which Bible passages are in Texas’ proposed student reading list? Here’s what the selections reveal.
The State Board of Education is preparing to vote next week on requiring Texas schoolchildren to read about a dozen Bible passages and religious stories, stepping into the long-running debate over religion’s — and specifically Christianity’s — place in the public school classroom...
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New mural in Southtown remembers women who died due to Texas’ abortion ban
In a ceremony marked by emotional speeches, abortion-rights group Free & Just on Thursday unveiled a mural celebrating the lives of four Texas women who died because they were unable to receive life-saving medical care under the state’s near-total abortion ban. The mural fills t...
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Texas college watchdog received nearly 70 complaints, opened one investigation, records show
A new state office received 69 complaints about Texas universities, including allegations of banned DEI initiatives, restrictions on conservative speech and interference in academic affairs. All but one complaint was closed without investigation, records obtained by The Texas Tri...
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Here’s where to find Juneteenth events, celebrations and holiday closures in San Antonio
Looking for Juneteenth events in San Antonio? Here’s a guide to 2026 celebrations, festivals, parades and holiday-related closures.Here’s where to find Juneteenth events, celebrations and holiday closures in San Antonio was first posted on June 19, 2026 at 6:00 am.©2021 "San...
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Juneteenth Parade organizer Oscar Vicks says event is about ‘freedom, equality and justice for all’
Meet the San Antonio man who organizes the annual Juneteenth parade as a way to fight for justice and freedom.Juneteenth Parade organizer Oscar Vicks says event is about ‘freedom, equality and justice for all’ was first posted on June 19, 2026 at 5:00 am.©2021 "San Antonio R...
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Get with the times — here's what a 'Luddite' means today
It's often a derogatory term used to describe digital dinosaurs and technophobes. That wasn't always the case. NPR's Word of the Week looks back at the not so backwards-looking Luddites....
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Correction: Election 2026-Democratic Socialist Mayors story
In a story published Jun. 19, 2026, about Democratic socialists, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was endorsed by the Chicago chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America. He was not....
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San Antonio weighs cutting Fiesta budget as it faces looming deficit
As San Antonio faces a difficult budget cycle, city leaders are considering shifting more Fiesta costs onto event organizers.
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City Council delays SAWS rate increase, citing concerns about trust, efficiency
In a narrow, 6-5 vote Thursday, city council members pushed back any decision on water rates until October.
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San Antonio City Council votes 6-5 to postpone talks on water-rate hike until October
San Antonio City Council on Thursday voted 6-5 on Thursday to postpone a vote and further discussion on a proposed rate hike by San Antonio Water Systems (SAWS) until October. Some of those who voted to push back said they did so because they don’t fully trust the current leaders...
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Artist brings awareness to abortion ban effects on deaths of Texas mothers
Washington D.C.-based reproductive freedom group Free & Just organized the mural unveiling to bring awareness to at least seven women whose deaths in Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina are linked to a lack of emergency treatment under abortion bans....
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20 kid-friendly bars and restaurants in San Antonio that parents can enjoy too
Finding a restaurant that keeps both kids and adults happy can feel harder than getting everyone into the car on time. Luckily, San Antonio is packed with family-friendly spots where great food comes with room to roam, relaxed atmospheres and menus that go far beyond chicken fing...
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New art installation honors AME Church's legacy with 'Presence of the Past'
The San Pedro Creek Culture Park unveiled a new public art installation honoring San Antonio's first Black downtown church.
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Grand three-story home for sale in Monte Vista has an attic converted into a private gym
A grand three-story historic home built in 1910 is going for $1.73 million in the Monte Vista neighborhood, successfully managing to ooze historic charm with thoughtful, modern updates. An arched front door centered between two sets of columns on a covered front porch opens into ...
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An elegant Victorian house for sale in King William was built in 1885 by prominent San Antonio merchant
A gorgeously preserved example of Queen Anne Victorian architecture recently listed for in San Antonio’s coveted King William neighborhood was built by a member of a prominent merchant family. The house, which sits atop a corner lot in the historic district, is on the market for ...
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FDA rolls out animal drugs to combat screwworm, including generic pet treatments
Several drugs to treat animals during the Texas screwworm outbreak have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, including a generic medication for household pets such as dogs and cats....
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Majority of San Antonio council balks at property tax increase proposed by city manager
Editor’s note: This story was corrected to include the accurate percentage for the proposed tax increase. In a rare moment of unity, the majority of San Antonio City Council appears to agree Thursday that the proposed budget thrown together by City Manager Erik Walsh is a nonstar...
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The Alamo’s podcast wins national award for historic preservation
The Alamo’s podcast, Stories Bigger Than Texas, has won a prestigious award from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) for making history accessible to a broad audience. The AASLH presented Stories Bigger Than Texas with its 2026 Award of Excellence, the o...
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Book Public: 'Descanso for My Father' by Harrison Candelaria Fletcher
In this episode, Book Public host Yvette Benavides shares a reflection on an essay collection that explores grief and how we make meaning from loss.
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Warrior Games offers injured veterans camaraderie and recovery while competing in adaptive sports
The Warrior Games continue in San Antonio through Saturday, June 20 at the Henry B. González Convention Center.
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Gay lawyer who filed Pride SA’s controversial rainbow crosswalk suit takes Texas GOP leadership role
A gay attorney who represented Pride San Antonio in a controversial lawsuit over San Antonio’s rainbow crosswalks has been appointed to a leadership role in the Texas Republican Party, according to the SA Report. Lawyer Justin Nichols will now represent San Antonio as a member of...
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Supreme Court unanimously sides with Texas man, rules it’s not a crime for cannabis users to have guns
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court sided Thursday with a Texas marijuana user who wants to legally own a firearm, the latest in a line of firearm cases from a court that has expanded gun rights. The justices, in a unanimous decision, sided with Ali Danial Hemani, who argued that...
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San Marcos City Council bans data centers — against mayor’s wishes
The San Marcos City Council voted Tuesday night to prohibit data centers within city limits, Austin TV station KXAN reports. The college town is in the epicenter of data center gold rush along I-35 between San Antonio and Austin. The heavily trafficked corridor is experiencing th...
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City of San Antonio hasn’t yet started talks with Spurs on final arena deal
San Antonio city staffers haven’t yet started negotiating final details of a deal with Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E) for a new downtown basketball arena, City Manager Erik Walsh said during a Wednesday afternoon media briefing. Walsh’s meeting with the media came just befor...
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Analysis: Greg Abbott touts Texas’ religious freedom even as he targets and harasses Muslims
Gov. Greg Abbott professed the state’s religious tolerance in a post on X after the Texas Rangers broke with other Major League Baseball teams by hosting a Faith and Family Night in lieu of a Pride Night. The Republican governor’s tweet comes just a week after reporting by Texas...
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New York Knicks revel in their NBA victory parade as joyous fans and celebs fill the streets
Jalen Brunson held up the golden NBA championship trophy for a forest of outstretched hands to touch as fans celebrated the New York Knicks' first title in 53 years with a booming parade through Manhattan's skyscraper-flanked “Canyon of Heroes.” “Damn, New York, we really did it,...
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KSAT Sports Now looks back at the 2026 NBA Playoffs
The 2026 NBA Playoffs brought back a lot of memories for Spurs fans who have cheered on the team for decades — from the days of George Gervin, to the playoff rounds with David Robinson and finally to the Big Three of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. But for many young S...
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Blind standup who hit big on Kill Tony talks comedy ahead of San Antonio show
“Fuck, I hope this is real!” stand-up comedian Chris Silio exclaimed when he stepped up to the microphone during a live taping of stand-up comedy variety show Kill Tony in Austin last summer. The joke landed instantly because Silio is blind. In less than a minute, the comic, who ...
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South Texas community suing federal government over planned border wall
The municipal development district of a small Texas border town is suing the federal government to stop construction of the border wall in the area near Big Bend National Park. The municipal development district of Presidio — located some 250 miles east of El Paso — filed a feder...
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Texas Education Agency closes investigation into San Antonio ISD
The Texas Education Agency on Wednesday dropped an investigation into whether San Antonio Independent School District improperly handled a child abuse allegation, district spokeswoman Laura Short confirmed. “The investigative warnings previously associated with the superintendent...
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San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks most watched NBA Finals since 1998
The five-game series pitting the San Antonio Spurs against the New York Knicks was the most-watched NBA Finals since 1998, suggesting renewed interest in the league after years of declining viewership. The 2026 NBA Finals averaged 20.6 million viewers, surpassing the 2017 Warrior...
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Bestselling horror writer CJ Leede coming to Nowhere Bookshop for Saturday reading
Bestselling horror writer CJ Leede and fellow Bram Stoker Award-nominated author Johnny Compton will meet this Saturday at Nowhere Bookshop for a free reading and discussion of Leede’s latest book, Headlights. Hailed as a breakout work of fiction along the lines of Stephen King’s...
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Gemini Ink celebrating queer poets with Poetry Crush event this Thursday
San Antonio’s Gemini Ink is celebrating Pride Month 2026 with a self-described “lovestruck” event this Thursday. The writing arts center’s Poetry Crush invites multiple generations of queer poets to read their work as well as pieces by their literary crushes. Showcased artists in...
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New report outs Ted Cruz as member of Peter Thiel-led secret society
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was revealed in a leak to be a member of Dialog, a secret society led by Peter Thiel, the controversial founder of defense-tech firm Palantir, tech-industry magazine Wired reports. Dialog is a private, invitation-only organization the billionaire tech...