Local News in Bexar County
Community news from our local sources
Bexar County 136 storiesWiden to Greater San Antonio
San Antonio Current
Published September 22John Oliver recites Dr. Seuss-style rhyme mocking Ted Cruz for getting booed at UT football game
'I do not like that man Ted Cruz. I do not like him on the news.'
San Antonio Current
Published September 21San Antonio to host final renters’ rights info session on Tuesday
The City of San Antonio Neighborhood and Housing Services Department (NHSD) and the Fair Housing Coalition of South Texas are hosting a free session this week to inform renters of their legal rights. The discussion will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the…
San Antonio Current
Published September 21Environmental groups sue over San Antonio data centers
Three environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit Monday against the developers of a pair of data center campuses in San Antonio, claiming the facilities and their associated gas-fueled power plants have been developed without the required permits, pollution-control technology…
San Antonio Current
Published September 21Ken Paxton calling Texas city of Cypress ‘Cyprus’ draws online ridicule
Paxton took down his original tweet, but the snarky response from his rival in the U.S. Senate race, James Talarico, has racked up 2.5 million views as of press time.
San Antonio Current
Published September 21Naco Mexican founders to debut new cantina-style eatery at Pearl
The restaurant's fusion menu will pay tribute to the food of Northern Mexico and South Texas.
San Antonio Current
Published September 21Despite state law, only eight of 160 utility companies have filed wildfire response plans
Lawmakers recently learned of the slow progress made by the companies, which have four months to come under compliance with the law prompted by the 2024 Panhandle wildfires.
San Antonio Current
Published September 21RealClearPolitics moves Texas governor’s race to a ‘tossup’ six weeks out from Election Day
Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa’s campaign is heading into the final weeks before the November election with strong polling, a significant shift in the gubernatorial election forecast, and a last-minute fundraising bump. Over the weekend, prominent news site and data…
San Antonio Current
Published September 21Forget the Cruz Curse. Texas A&M fans are talking about the Hegseth Hex.
After getting trounced by the Kentucky Wildcats 31-21 on Saturday, Texas A&M fans are blaming Trump’s Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Hegseth was at Texas A&M to kick off his “Send Me Tour,” addressing the Corps of Cadets at Rudder Tower and encouraging them to enlist in the…
San Antonio Current
Published September 20One group has stayed mostly mum on Bo French’s racist post — Texas’ oil and gas industry
One of the state’s largest oil and gas industry groups condemned French’s comments about South Asian students. They have not pulled their endorsement.
San Antonio Current
Published September 19Why Texans live and die by the gun
At the firearms training center, fear becomes the foundation of the state's violent obsession.
San Antonio Current
Published September 19Federal judge pauses Texas Republicans’ bid to close primaries
U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk said in his ruling that he expects Republicans to succeed in restricting primaries to voters registered with the party during the next legislative session.
San Antonio Current
Published September 18Texas DPS arrests San Antonio man for online threats against Republican lawmakers
State troopers this week arrested San Antonio man Jason Shawn Briggs on allegations that he directed terroristic threats at Texas Republican lawmakers, as first reported by conservative political blog Current Revolt. Texas DPS took Briggs into custody Tuesday in Guadalupe County…