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San Antonio residents kept memories of loved ones alive at 14th annual Muertos Fest

The downtown celebration of Día de los Muertos is billed as the nation’s largest.

By Eleni Dutta & Kassey RoblesOctober 24, 2026October 24, 2026

The downtown celebration of Día de los Muertos is billed as the nation’s largest.

News

Trump administration can hold immigrants in ICE custody without bond, court rules

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled detained immigrants don’t have a constitutional right to a bond hearing after they enter the country illegally.

by Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune October 24, 2026October 24, 2026

News

Ken Paxton says he’s tough on crime. His trust invested $600,000 in a convicted fraudster’s company.

The blind trust’s investment in Wildcatter offers a new, unreported look at the attorney general’s financial ties with the very type of business executives whose prosecutions he typically celebrates.

by Alexandra Glorioso, Jeremy Schwartz, Misty Harris and Zach Despart, ProPublica and The Texas Tribune October 24, 2026October 24, 2026

Texas News

James Talarico 4 points ahead of Ken Paxton in nonpartisan poll as election looms

Gov. Greg Abbott has a lead over Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa in the same poll by Texas Public Opinion Research.

by Michael Karlis October 23, 2026October 23, 2026

News

Tropical Smoothie Cafe offering free smoothies for a year to promote new San Antonio store

This Saturday’s opening brings the Atlanta-based chain’s total number of Alamo City units to 10.

by Katherine Stinson October 23, 2026October 23, 2026

Texas News

Texas law enforcement honchos throw support to James Talarico as rival calls him anti-cop

On Friday, the former head of Texas’ largest police union came out in support of the Democrat and blasted his opponent, Ken Paxton.

by Michael Karlis October 23, 2026October 23, 2026

Texas News

Trump endorses nearly every major Texas Republican candidate with two notable exceptions

Despite their MAGA loyalty, these Texas GOP politicos were left off Trump’s Thursday endorsement list.

by Stephanie Koithan October 23, 2026October 23, 2026

Texas News

Gov. Abbott said 3 Democratic Texas sheriffs endorsed his campaign. They say that’s not true.

A trio of sheriffs who ended up on an endorsement list for the Republican governor maintain they never said they back his reelection.

by Stephanie Koithan October 23, 2026October 23, 2026

A top Our Lady of the Lake official said the study is based on outdated information and doesn't reflect the campus' current reality.

San Antonio News

Morgan’s Wonderland CEO to become interim leader of San Antonio’s OLLU

Brent Fields will replace Abel Chávez, who announced his resignation last week as president of Our Lady of the Lake University.

by Michael Karlis October 23, 2026October 23, 2026

Texas News

Fed up with data centers and Big Tech, rural Republican crossover could decide Democrats’ fate in Texas

Rural Republicans have long undercut Democrats’ gains in cities and suburbs. Will enough defect to make a difference this fall?

by Eleanor Klibanoff and Apurva Mahajan, The Texas Tribune October 23, 2026October 23, 2026

Texas News

West Texas DA opens forgery investigation into disputed transgender mailers

The pamphlets appear to be an attempt to anger voters ahead of the midterm elections, GOP District Attorney Sarah Stogner said.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune October 23, 2026October 23, 2026

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Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones calls on feds to rethink immigration approach related to military families

The San Antonio mayor’s call to action comes after Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detained relatives of U.S. service members.

by Eleni Dutta October 23, 2026October 23, 2026

Concert Announcements

Interpol adds San Antonio date to 2027 tour supporting its latest album

The post-punk revivalists will peform at The Espee on Thursday, March 18, and tickets go on sale next week.

by Sanford Nowlin October 23, 2026October 23, 2026

News

Covert Russian election interference group targets James Talarico with disinformation campaign

The group spread deepfakes about the Texas Democrat that amassed close to a million views, the New York Times reports.

by Stephanie Koithan October 22, 2026October 22, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio mansion dubbed ‘The Versailles’ hits market for first time, priced at $4.7 million

Inside, a magnificent winding staircase reproduces one from France’s Château d’Abondant, while hardwood floors meticulously replicate 18th-century Versailles patterns.

by San Antonio Current Staff October 22, 2026October 22, 2026

San Antonio News

Actress Eva Longoria to rally alongside James Talarico in San Antonio this Saturday

The Desperate Housewives star endorsed the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate during a virtual Latinos con Talarico event last month.

by Michael Karlis October 22, 2026October 22, 2026

San Antonio News

Rare River Road jungle bungalow for sale comes with artsy details and a $125,000 price cut

Built in 1924, the bungalow in one of San Antonio’s most sought-after neighborhoods features striking wood-paneled ceilings and a pool.

by San Antonio Current Staff October 22, 2026October 22, 2026

Texas News

FEMA won’t help Texans after July 2026 floods as agency tells states to lead disaster response

Disaster recovery experts say FEMA individual assistance funds are critical for residents to cover short-term costs. Gov. Greg Abbott is considering an appeal.

by Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune October 22, 2026October 22, 2026

Texas News

Ken Paxton created loophole for Texas payday lenders while raking in big donations from the industry

Documents obtained by the Current show the Texas attorney general let payday lenders boost rates with unregulated products around the same time the industry pumped $34,000 into his campaign coffers.

by Stephanie Koithan October 22, 2026October 22, 2026