News across Bexar County

Hundreds march against planned ICE detention site on San Antonio’s East Side
Marchers, activists and Democratic leaders called on the city to fight the 1,500-bed facility in court.

Forum at Mexican Cultural Institute San Antonio will explore Mexican American identity
The free program this Saturday will feature scholars, artists, journalists, cultural leaders and advocates from both sides of the border.

San Antonio-tied visual artist Vincent Valdez lands MacArthur ‘genius grant’
Valdez will receive $800,000 in funding over a five-year period, allowing him to explore new projects without financial stress.

Analysis: Can an orchestra die? San Antonio will find out.
The Alamo City is watching orchestral identity being dismantled and reconstructed in real time.

San Antonio Philharmonic sues startup orchestra led by its former musical director
The suit accuses the Phil's former musical director, Jeffrey Kahane, of stealing 'trade secrets' to start the Harmonium of Texas.

‘Cult’ bagel chain expanding into San Antonio with Broadway store
Fast-growing PopUp Bagels counts celebrities Paul Rudd, Michael Phelps, Michael Strahan and JJ Watt among its investors.

Seafood spot Aguazul’s sprawling menu casts too wide a net
The new entry into San Antonio's coastal Mexican food scene offers hits but also a lot of misses.

San Antonio’s Thai Bird opening second eatery in Castle Hills Market
The concept's first restaurant, known for its Asian-inspired fried chicken, will continue serving in Alamo Heights.

Greyhound water polo teams play Brandeis and Health Careers, Lady Hounds start playoffs Monday
The Boerne High water polo teams were in action last weekend as the regular season starts to wind down.BHS played Brandeis and Health Careers in district matches in San Antonio at the Northside Natato

Texas seniors are getting a huge property tax break. Everyone else is picking up the tab.
State lawmakers passed generous homestead exemptions that have allowed some 60% of Texas homeowners age 65 and up to pay $0 in school property taxes.

San Antonio Mayor, majority of City Council unite against East Side ICE detention center
Eight members of San Antonio City Council and Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones on Friday called for a special meeting to delay U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s plan to convert an East Side warehouse into a detention facility. The meeting is expected to convene next week. The…

Trump to visit San Antonio next week for rally with Paxton, De La Cruz
The campaign trip will be Trump’s third to Texas in a month, underscoring the state’s importance in the fight for control of both chambers of Congress.