San Antonio Zoo had generated a $283 million economic impact for the local economy, according to an annual report shared with the Current. According to the report by Impact DataSource LLC, the San Antonio Zoo welcomed more than 1 million visitors last year. Those visitors — more than a quarter of...
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The building is part of UT San Antonio’s effort to put 8,000 students and the entire College of AI, Cyber and Computing in downtown.UTSA to bring 3,400 students to downtown San Pedro II building for new College of AI, Cyber and Computing was first posted on July 3, 2026 at 2:00 pm.©2021 "San...
Caitlin Clark has seen enough of the social media hatred that she, her Fever teammates, coaches and opposing WNBA players get.“I’ve said up here and said before, the harassment, the hate, none of that is OK,” Clark said at practice Friday “That goes for the opposing team we play, that goes for my...
Last month, the leader of a small Texas state commission — tasked with aiding criminal defense for low-income Texans — received an unusual request from top officials working with the Trump administration. The U.S. Department of Justice needed their help providing legal services to immigrant child...
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTSTEMPS GRADUALLY GETTING HOTTER: Upper-90s possible next week 4TH OF JULY: Quiet, but hot RAIN: A stray shower is possible, Sunday & Monday looking less-promising FORECASTHOLIDAY WEEKENDWhether your celebrating in San Antonio or hitting the road today, you’ll find quiet weather ...
Some of Travis Kelce’s teammates on the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs, retired Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl-winning brother Jason and other players and prominent figures around sports are expected to be in attendance for his wedding to pop superstar Taylor Swift on Friday.San Francisco 49ers tight e...
One year after the devastating Hill Country flood that claimed more than 130 lives, Kerr County is preparing to remember the victims while continuing to rebuild and push for changes aimed at preventing another tragedy.Saturday, July 4, marks one year since the flood that forever changed communiti...
All eyes in the NBA are on LeBron James, even amid a huge cycle of changes around the league.Giannis Antetokounmpo got traded to Miami for Tyler Herro. Jaylen Brown got traded to Philadelphia for Paul George. Kawhi Leonard got traded back to Toronto, Ja Morant got traded to Portland, LaMelo Ball ...
A preliminary report issued by federal safety investigators did not flag any serious safety failures that could have led to the fiery crash of a plane just after takeoff last month on a skydiving outing in Missouri that killed all 12 people aboard, including several very experienced jumpers.The N...
Thirteen Argentina followers are roaming the streets of Buenos Aires proudly sporting their team's jersey — but they're not on two legs, they're on all fours, letting out the occasional bark.As Argentina rides World Cup fever and dreams of beating Cape Verde in the round of 32 on Friday, a dog wa...
The Paseo del Alamo connects the historic plaza to the River Walk at Losoya Street and is a common entry point for visitors to the area.A remodeled paseo from Alamo Plaza to the San Antonio River Walk is now open was first posted on July 3, 2026 at 11:00 am.©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of...
Announced in May, the move by TPR and the San Antonio Report to share resources and capabilities and improve efficiencies launched July 1.
In legislative hearings after last year’s July 4 floods, the state’s emergency management chief made some recommendations to state lawmakers. They included empowering the agency to vet volunteers who show up after disasters and establishing clearer guidelines for local officials to decide whether...
A new study identified San Antonio as the most entrepreneurial U.S. city, a distinction based on the brisk growth of its smallest businesses. The Alamo City posted the nation’s highest year-over-year growth rate in active microbusinesses at 11%, according to a new study published this week by int...
This story contains descriptions of suicide and attempted suicide, including methods used. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This article is co-published with The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, n...
Three men were acquitted of murder Friday in the 2019 killing of Belfast journalist Lyra McKee, who was shot by a member of a dissident Irish Republican Army splinter group while covering a riot in Northern Ireland.Justice Patricia Smyth regretted that her verdict would bring “little if any comfo...
A new interactive exhibit is bringing the cosmos to downtown San Antonio. Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience opened Thursday, July 2, at the Shops at Rivercenter, offering a virtual-reality journey through space designed to bring scientific discovery to the public. The new exhibit, d...
Inside the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, visitors will see the names of two San Antonio veterans recognized for their service and activism in the movement to end military policies that barred gay service members from serving openly.Obama Presidential Center features 2 San Antonio veterans...
Novak Djokovic saw Arthur Rinderknech falling toward the Centre Court net after a volley and said to himself “please stay down.”The Frenchman did — and 39-year-old Djokovic dove to hit a backhand volley winner on match point for a 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4) record-equaling victory in the third round ...
A San Antonio woman was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison Thursday after taking an immigrant hostage in exchange for a $6,000 ransom, according to a Department of Justice. Jailene Reyes, 28, pleaded guilty on one count of conspiracy to commit hostage taking back in January, the department s...
A growing network of radios, sirens and weather alerts are being put in place along the Guadalupe River to give residents and visitors more time to react during future emergencies.Local organizers said the next step is making sure people know how to use those tools.Multiple groups, individuals an...
If your weekend plans include time on the water, safety officials said a life jacket should be at the top of your packing list, along with water and sunscreen. It is also required by law to have properly fitted, Coast Guard-approved life jackets on a boat. Children under 13 years old must wear a ...
The federal government is putting $1,000 into investment accounts for 1.4 million American children — and it starts this Saturday.Officially called “530A Accounts” and widely known as “Trump Accounts,” the program launches July 4 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed in 2025. Think of it l...
Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence ramped up across the United States on Friday as demonstrations of national pride — and hints of political polarization — were balanced with efforts to stay safe as much of the country baked under extreme heat.President Donal...
Today @ 10:30 a.m., The Grill Sergeant shares tips to take your BBQ to the next level & non-explosive fireworks for the holiday weekend.The Grill Sergeant’s (also known as Chef Andrew Rog) Youtube videos has gained him a huge following & it caught our attention too, so we signed up for BBQ boot c...
Colonial Americans were drinking coffee long before they dumped tea into Boston Harbor or fought a war for independence. The establishments that served it were already brewing revolutionary ideas.
A three-armed spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to rescue a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth. Northrop Grumman launched Katalyst Space Technologies’ Link spacecraft from the Marshall Islands in the Pacific. The Pegasus rocket blasted off from the belly of a modified a...
Silverstone hasn’t changed a bit and yet Lewis Hamilton is ready for a British Grand Prix on a “completely different track.”Hamilton coped best with adapting his driving style around Formula 1's new reliance on battery power to take pole position in qualifying for Saturday's sprint race.Despite a...
Announced in May, the move by TPR and the San Antonio Report to share resources and capabilities and improve efficiencies launched July 1.TPR and San Antonio Report join forces to make largest nonprofit newsroom San Antonio has ever seen was first posted on July 3, 2026 at 5:00 am.©2021 "San...
In legislative hearings after last year’s July 4 floods, the state’s emergency management chief made some recommendations to state lawmakers. They included empowering the agency to vet volunteers who show up after disasters and establishing clearer guidelines for local officials to decide whether...
Interpol on Friday identified a 39-year-old woman from Ukraine as the main suspect in a bombing in Monaco that reportedly targeted a Ukrainian tycoon with links to Russia.The police organization named Anastasiia Berezovska, who remains at large, in a Red Notice seeking her arrest on charges of at...
People who need to take a chill pill in this Texas heat have plenty of rivers, lakes and other swimming holes to choose from.Luckily, San Antonio is surrounded by places to take a dip when the weather is hot. Below, we’ve listed some well-known and under-the-radar spots for swimming in this area....
This story contains descriptions of suicide and attempted suicide, including methods used.ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published.This article is co-published with The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, non...
Saturday officially marks the Fourth of July, but some city offices will be closed Friday in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Most municipal offices will be closed, but police, EMS and fire personnel will remain on duty. If you’re trying to catch a break from the heat, select outdoor c...
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday condemned senators who blocked changes to a world-first social media ban for children, saying tech giants would use the delay to destroy incriminating documents that could be used as evidence against them.The government this week introduced to ...
The far-right Alternative for Germany is in a buoyant mood as it holds a convention this weekend. It is capitalizing on the unpopularity of a government that’s trying to reform the sluggish economy, and eyeing promising prospects of power in an eastern region this fall. Yet the anti-migration nat...
Speaking in a hushed voice, Rosa López recalled how she had to sidestep the rows of bodies lying under a harsh sun as she helped her daughter search for her missing husband. Even her years working as a nurse did not prepare her for the sight of the dozens of dead wrapped in sheets or blankets.“We...
Thousands of visitors have flocked to Cesar Mora's farm in central California this week to gather free nectarines.He's giving his harvest away rather than watching it rot as he's locked in a legal battle with a company that claims exclusive rights over the variety of white nectarine he grows. He'...
Train enthusiasts will celebrate the 100th anniversary of a historic Swiss railway this weekend as vintage steam locomotives ferry tourists through the stunning Alpine scenery as part of the celebration.The Furka Pass, at an altitude of 2,431 meters (7,976 feet), is among Switzerland's highest Al...
World shares were mixed Friday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average set another record, as some key AI related stocks rose while others extended losses. The future for the S&P 500 gained 0.3% while that for the Dow slipped 0.2%. U.S. markets will be closed Friday for the Independence Day holida...
Like plenty of local boys before him, Neil has come home to the stretch of Australian coast where he was born. Unlike most of them, he trails fame, fans and property damage in his wake. He is also a 1,000 kg (2,200 pound) elephant seal.In June, the bellowing and blubbery 5-year-old mammal hauled ...
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