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

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

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 · 4h

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 · 4h

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 · 5h

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.

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

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

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

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

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 · 5h

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 · 6h

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.

Construction worker killed at Rowan data center site in Medina County

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

Turner Construction confirmed that a construction worker was killed at a future data center site in Medina County.

Turner Construction confirmed that a construction worker was killed at a future data center site in Medina County.

Mayor Jones makes first hire with deep City Hall experience

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

A funeral home sued over maggots on a corpse, Abbott’s threat over rainbow crosswalks, and the best chicken fried steaks in San Antonio — in a minute.

Head to our website to read these stories and more. bit.ly/400qgz8

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

Pat Wallace is the first staffer Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones has hired with extensive experience navigating San Antonio City Hall.

Pat Wallace is the first staffer Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones has hired with extensive experience navigating San Antonio City Hall.

Bexar County elections department behind schedule on voter backlog

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

With 12 days until early voting, more than 40 temporary election clerks are working to process 34,000 voter registration forms.

With 12 days until early voting, more than 40 temporary election clerks are working to process 34,000 voter registration forms.

Self-proclaimed 'dopest' lawyer arrested for DWI in neighborhood, says SAPD

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

San Antonio police said they arrested Daniel Mehler, a prominent San Antonio-area attorney, after he was throwing items out a window and driving drunk in a neighborhood.

San Antonio police said they arrested Daniel Mehler, a prominent San Antonio-area attorney, after he was throwing items out a window and driving drunk in a neighborhood.

Regional leaders push for new highway linking I-35 and Texas 130

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

For now, the road is just an idea. But officials along the I-35 corridor say building it could help relieve congestion from the region's booming population.

For now, the road is just an idea. But officials along the I-35 corridor say building it could help relieve congestion from the region's booming population.

Johnson takes on Reagan in Express-News Game of the Week

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

The Jaguars and Rattlers will battle to stay unbeaten in District 27-6A high school football in the Express-News Game of the Week.

The Jaguars and Rattlers will battle to stay unbeaten in District 27-6A high school football in the Express-News Game of the Week.

UTSA finds focus on ‘why’ in effort to regroup from early setbacks

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 8h

Coach Jeff Traylor has encouraged the players to focus on the culture pillar of passion this week, finding their motivation to recover from a 2-3 start.

Coach Jeff Traylor has encouraged the players to focus on the culture pillar of passion this week, finding their motivation to recover from a 2-3 start.

Ernie Zuniga to anchor KSAT evening newscasts

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 8h

Former KABB morning host Ernie Zuniga will co-anchor KSAT’s evening newscasts, succeeding retiree Steve Spriester.

Former KABB morning host Ernie Zuniga will co-anchor KSAT’s evening newscasts, succeeding retiree Steve Spriester.

San Antonio hoops coaching legend Joe Cortez dies at 94

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San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 8h

Cortez once reigned as the city's all-time winningest prep coach after 36 years of excellence at Central Catholic.

Cortez once reigned as the city's all-time winningest prep coach after 36 years of excellence at Central Catholic.

Fort Sam employee suspected of embezzling even larger sum from Army program

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 9h

A judge ruled Laurent Lant could be released on home detention, but the Army worker remains in custody pending a possible appeal by prosecutors.

A judge ruled Laurent Lant could be released on home detention, but the Army worker remains in custody pending a possible appeal by prosecutors.

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 9h

Carriqui is taking flight after three years in San Antonio’s Pearl district.

The Tex-Mex restaurant is permanently closing its doors later this month. bit.ly/4pVM0HH

San Antonio man gets four years in prison for stealing two Corvettes

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 9h

Jose Israel Barrera Jr., 36, stole the sports cars last year from two dealerships in Boerne, Kendall County officials said.

Jose Israel Barrera Jr., 36, stole the sports cars last year from two dealerships in Boerne, Kendall County officials said.

Top high school football games for Week 7 in the San Antonio area

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 9h

Lanier-Sam Houston are among the top high school football games for Week 7 in the San Antonio area.

Lanier-Sam Houston are among the top high school football games for Week 7 in the San Antonio area.

Former San Antonio prep star Stanley Umude living 'dream' with Spurs

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 10h

The journeyman is giving his hometown team exactly what they need from players signed to training camp contracts - competitiveness, hustle, defense.

The journeyman is giving his hometown team exactly what they need from players signed to training camp contracts - competitiveness, hustle, defense.