News in San Antonio

At least 5 Texas trucking firms have filed for bankruptcy since start of Trump’s Iran war
Two of the companies are headquartered in South Texas, one of them in the San Antonio area.

Mexico-based seafood restaurant Baltico coming to North San Antonio
The original Baltico is based in Torreón, Mexico, so this marks the concept’s first expansion into Texas.

Abbott's Deregulation Threat Won't Cut Rates—But Could Spur Change from the Grassroots
Deceleration speaks with longtime utility justice advocate DeeDee Belmares about years of campaigning to reform City of San Antonio-owned CPS Energy.

San Antonio-area man arrested on suspicion of planning attack on the Texas Capitol
Benny Caldera Jr., 40, has been charged with making a felony terroristic threat against a public servant, officials said.

Analysis: San Antonio’s next bond issue may be smaller, but it’s likely to have big implications
On Wednesday, San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh debriefed City Council on a proposed $442 million bond package for fiscal years 2027-2032. The proposed package, which prioritizes infrastructure projects around San Antonio, is the smallest in more than two decades, but its…

Texas schools reported losing 14,200 immigrant kids last year. The true number is likely higher.
The actual enrollment loss amid increased deportation efforts is much higher as the federal definition that identifies immigrant students is limited, experts said.

Federal jury finds Bexar County Sheriff’s Flock surveillance-powered traffic stops unconstitutional
A jury in San Antonio federal court on Monday found Bexar County liable for running an unconstitutional traffic stop operation that harnessed mass surveillance to target drivers with a pipeline of pretext traffic stops and unconstitutional searches. According to documents shared…

Elon Musk said he wants to build an Austin-to-San Antonio tunnel. That’s news to officials in both cities.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has concocted another grandiose stunt. On social media platform X, which he owns, Musk last week teased plans by his Boring Co. to build an 80-mile-long “hyperloop” tunnel connecting Austin and San Antonio. “Boring Company is working on a simple,…

San Antonio Spurs aim to turn NBA Finals heartbreak into motivation this season
'I’ll use it as fuel to the fire for the whole year and for years to come,' point guard Dylan Harper said.

Jardín de las Catrinas celebrates Dia de los Muertos at San Antonio Botanical Garden
San Antonio Botanical Garden planted 10,000 marigolds and tapped local artist Regina Moya to create larger-than-life sculptures of El Catrina.

U.S. House hopeful Brandon ‘AK Guy’ Herrera says he wishes COVID killed more fat people
Controversial Republican congressional candidate Brandon “AK Guy” Herrera said on a podcast that resurfaced last week that he wished COVID-19 had killed more fat people. Herrera, a gun influencer who has millions of YouTube followers, made the remarks on Elijah Schaffer’s…

Media Minute
Earlier this month, on September 12, My Chemical Romance officially teased their fifth album during their final concert stop on tour in San Antonio. Leaving fans equally shocked and excited. My Chemical Romance is an American rock band that was formed in 2001 in New Jersey. The…