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San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 17m

Two congressional Republicans from Texas are pushing to restore funding for universities in San Antonio and South Texas that was cut by the Trump administration as part of its effort to dismantle DEI programs. bit.ly/47goJsF

I've changed my mind and will be voting 'for' for the proposed Spurs arena

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 22m

No impact to San Antonio's operating budget is a game changer for me. | Opinion

No impact to San Antonio's operating budget is a game changer for me.

Man accused of pointing rifle at woman, tried to steal her car, SAPD says

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 41m

San Antonio police detectives identified Joshua Vetter through surveillance footage and an anonymous tip linking him to stolen items found nearby.

San Antonio police detectives identified Joshua Vetter through surveillance footage and an anonymous tip linking him to stolen items found nearby.

Brouhaha among golfers at Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club leads to suit

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 1h

The father of a teen golfer who allegedly encountered threatening behavior while playing 18 holes has sued the club and another player.

The father of a teen golfer who allegedly encountered threatening behavior while playing 18 holes has sued the club and another player.

This dashboard uses weekly grocery data from thousands of stores to show how prices have changed over time in San Antonio.

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 1h

Are groceries in San Antonio getting more expensive? See for yourself.

12 things to do this weekend in San Antonio

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 1h

Highlights include Michael Schenker playing UFO, Stanley Clarke and the Big Red and Barbacoa Festival.

Highlights include Michael Schenker playing UFO, Stanley Clarke and the Big Red and Barbacoa Festival.

Julian Champagnie out to create space for Spurs' downhill racers

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 2h

With De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper ready to attack the rim, the fourth-year forward and other outside threats look to draw defense to the perimeter.

With De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper ready to attack the rim, the fourth-year forward and other outside threats look to draw defense to the perimeter.

Heat's Erik Spoelstra salutes Gregg Popovich's 'class and dignity'

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 2h

The coaches formed a bond after the Heat and Spurs faced each other in back-to-back Finals in 2013 and 2014, with each team winning once.

The coaches formed a bond after the Heat and Spurs faced each other in back-to-back Finals in 2013 and 2014, with each team winning once.

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 2h

Explore how San Antonio, Bexar County and Spurs Sports & Entertainment plan to pay for the downtown sports and entertainment district known as Project Marvel. bit.ly/4nLJnqD

Reader asks why underfunded Texas public schools are fundraising for the Alamo

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 2h

Public schools are inadequately funded, but the TEA can fundraise for the Alamo? | Opinion

Public schools are inadequately funded, but the TEA can fundraise for the Alamo?

John Cornyn and Ken Paxton tied, Wesley Hunt third in Senate primary, poll says

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 3h

The new survey shows half of GOP voters would follow Trump's lead if he decides to make an endorsement.

The new survey shows half of GOP voters would follow Trump's lead if he decides to make an endorsement.

Why someone not yet running leads the Democratic pack in Texas' Senate race

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San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 4h

The leader in the latest Democratic Senate poll is not James Talarico or Colin Allred. It's U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett Crockett of Dallas.

The leader in the latest Democratic Senate poll is not James Talarico or Colin Allred. It's U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett Crockett of Dallas.

The 5 hottest Republican Congressional primaries building in Texas

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 5h

The Republican primary ballot in Texas is brimming with hot congressional battles, thanks in large part to President Donald Trump's redistricting push and to several incumbents calling it quits.

The Republican primary ballot in Texas is brimming with hot congressional battles, thanks in large part to President Donald Trump's redistricting push and to several incumbents calling it quits.

Mad about politics? Blame Congress

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 6h

We have a Congress of cowards who are most concerned with partisan point-scoring. | Opinion

We have a Congress of cowards who are most concerned with partisan point-scoring.

A look back: This was the coldest October ever in South Texas.

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 7h

This October is on track to be one of the hottest ever in South Texas, but here's a look back to the coldest October on record in San Antonio.

This October is on track to be one of the hottest ever in South Texas, but here's a look back to the coldest October on record in San Antonio.

Keldon Johnson, Spurs down Miami to improve to 2-0 in preseason

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 12h

Keldon Johnson had 19 points, Julian Champagnie had 15, and Devin Vassell celebrated his exhibition debut with 12.

Keldon Johnson had 19 points, Julian Champagnie had 15, and Devin Vassell celebrated his exhibition debut with 12.

San Antonio weather hits rare streak seen just twice in 100 years

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 14h

Joe Cortez, the Central Catholic legend who once ranked as the all-time winningest coach in San Antonio prep history, died Wednesday, his son said. He was 94. bit.ly/4nJoA72

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San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 16h

Mike Sutter presents our first-ever ranking of San Antonio's best chicken-fried steak, including Luby’s, Bobbie’s, Mama’s Cafe and a value-priced shocker at No. 1.

See the full list: bit.ly/47fmhCG

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San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 16h

San Antonio's weather hit a rare streak seen just twice in 100 years. Here's what happened.

After seven straight days with high temperatures of at least 90 degrees, this October has a chance to be San Antonio's hottest ever.

Legacy school to open in Uvalde, built in memory of Robb shooting victims

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 17h

Marking a milestone in Uvalde’s recovery after the Robb school shooting in 2022, Legacy Elementary is set to open on Friday.

Marking a milestone in Uvalde’s recovery after the Robb school shooting in 2022, Legacy Elementary is set to open on Friday.

Third-ranked La Vernia volleyball eyes long run as postseason nears

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 17h

The Texas National Guard is the nation’s largest state guard organization, with 19,000 soldiers and airmen. Today, it's in the middle of a political furor over President Trump's use of the military to confront protests in blue cities. bit.ly/3WgI3Qx

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San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 17h

The Bears seem well on the way to another district title and are aiming for a state title run as one of the top-ranked high school volleyball teams in Texas.

The Bears seem well on the way to another district title and are aiming for a state title run as one of the top-ranked high school volleyball teams in Texas.

$4.4 million in cocaine hidden in tractor-trailer seized at South Texas border

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 17h

Officials say they confiscated 335 pounds of the drug at the Mexican border in one stop last week.

Officials say they confiscated 335 pounds of the drug at the Mexican border in one stop last week.

Man convicted of deadly conduct in Northwest Side nightclub shooting

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 17h

A Bexar County grand jury found Noah James Patterson guilty of deadly conduct in a Northwest Side nightclub shooting from 2023.

A Bexar County grand jury found Noah James Patterson guilty of deadly conduct in a Northwest Side nightclub shooting from 2023.