News across Medina County

San Antonio Reproductive Justice Fund to remain funded with $1 million reinvestment
The San Antonio Reproductive Justice Fund, renamed the Women’s Health Fund, secured enough votes to make it into the San Antonio’s fiscal 2027-2028 budget, which City Council approved Thursday. The fund secured an overall reinvestment of $1 million, which local advocates are…

11 ways to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in San Antonio
From mariachi and ballet folklórico to outdoor movies and community festivals, these events offer plenty of ways to experience out city's Hispanic heritage.

City manager, council face constituent blowback over San Antonio’s first property tax hike in 3 decades
After approving San Antonio’s first property tax increase in three decades, members of City Council are finding themselves in the social media crosshairs of residents looking for a fall guy. While some social media posters said they understand council’s reasoning behind the…

This house for sale on San Antonio’s greenbelt has a workshop treehouse
A house listed for $419,000 in North San Antonio comes with a tranquil backyard, lots of nature and a workshop that seems ideal for woodland elves. The rustic three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home sits on a quarter-acre lot that features greenery, privacy and — even better — no…

Records show repeated financial losses for NIOSA, one of Fiesta San Antonio’s most beloved events
On Wednesday, the San Antonio Conservation Society announced the cancellation of next year’s A Night in Old San Antonio, citing financial pressures. Now, new documents obtained by KSAT show just how bad the popular Fiesta event’s money situation has become. Before the COVID-19…

Texas freezes installation of Flock cameras along state roads
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the state Department of Transportation to stop issuing permits for automated license plate readers.

Waymo resumes picking up San Antonio customers after flood waters swept away one of its cars
More than four months after one of its self-driving vehicles was swept away by floodwaters, ride-hailing company Waymo on Thursday said its vehicles are again carrying passengers on San Antonio’s streets. In April, Waymo put its Alamo City rollout on pause after one of its…

Mayor Pete coming to San Antonio this weekend to stump for two South Texas Democrats
Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is coming to San Antonio this Sunday to support a pair of South Texas Democrats running for Congress. Buttigieg will speak at a rally for former Bexar County Sheriff’s Deputy Johnny Garcia, who’s running to represent Texas’…

San Antonio OKs first property tax increase in more than 3 decades to deal with deficit
San Antonio City Council on Thursday voted 7-4 to approve a 3.9% residential property tax increase next year to balance the city’s budget and plug its $158 million deficit. It’s the city’s first property tax increase in more than three decades. San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones,…

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar says Hasan Piker’s University of Texas visit will make Jewish students ‘unsafe’
Twitch streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker is scheduled to make an appearance at the University of Texas on Sept. 30. And, predictably, not everyone’s happy about it. Students are now accusing university administrators of attempting to “soft cancel” the event by…

San Antonio drag performer Papi Culo competes in second season of King of Drag
Season 2 of King of Drag premieres at 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, on Revry, a global LGBTQ+ streaming network.

Rep. Joaquin Castro seeks nominations for songs by Latino and Texas artists for national archive
The San Antonio congressman is pushing for more Latino representation in the National Recording Registry and wants the public to help.