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San Antonio’s Culinaria Restaurant Week is back — and this time it’s expanding into Fredericksburg

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For the first time since it launched in 2010, Culinaria's Restaurant Week will extend into nearby Fredericksburg.San Antonio’s Culinaria Restaurant Week is back — and this time it’s expanding into Fredericksburg was first posted on January…

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Meet new Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, known to San Antonio for his ‘Death Star’ bill

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Members of the Texas House chose attorney Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock), a known quantity among San Antonio politicos, to lead the chamber.Meet new Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, known to San Antonio for his ‘Death Star’ bill was first…

Tuesday, Jan 14

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San Antonio ISD leaders scrutinize budget, aim to reduce deficit

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SAISD officials discussed student enrollment and attendance while considering the district's budget for the current year and 2025-2026.San Antonio ISD leaders scrutinize budget, aim to reduce deficit was first posted on January 14, 2025 at…

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San Antonio prepares for its annual MLK March, one of the ‘largest in the country’

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The MLK March, known as one of the largest in the country, is now in its 38th year. Organizers expect 200,000 people will march Monday.San Antonio prepares for its annual MLK March, one of the ‘largest in the country’ was first posted on…

Monday, Jan 13

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Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process

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Here’s a rundown of how legislation moves through the Capitol, the ways lawmakers operate and who the power players are.Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process was first posted on January…

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Restaurant owner gives up plans to remodel historic Main Plaza building, lists it for sale

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One of the oldest buildings in San Antonio, located in the literal and figurative heart of downtown, is up for sale. Restaurant owner gives up plans to remodel historic Main Plaza building, lists it for sale was first posted on January 13,…

Sunday, Jan 12

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2 San Antonio pickleball retail stores quietly closed down. What does it say about the state of local pickleball?

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Pickleball enthusiasts have called the closures a loss, however, they remain optimistic about the state of pickleball in San Antonio.2 San Antonio pickleball retail stores quietly closed down. What does it say about the state of local…

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San Antonio’s open mayoral race kicks into gear this week

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By the end of the week, candidates will have revealed fundraising for the past six months and started filing to appear on the May ballot.San Antonio’s open mayoral race kicks into gear this week was first posted on January 12, 2025 at 6:00…

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The Texas Legislature goes back to work this week. Here’s what San Antonio-area lawmakers hope to accomplish.

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Here’s what bills San Antonio lawmakers plan to prioritize this year in Austin — from school vouchers to a state registry for dangerous dogs.The Texas Legislature goes back to work this week. Here’s what San Antonio-area lawmakers hope to…

Saturday, Jan 11

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Prosper West’s new official CEO hopes to spur economic development on city’s West Side

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San Antonio Report sat down with Ryan Kuhl to ask him about his new role and vision for Prosper West moving forward.Prosper West’s new official CEO hopes to spur economic development on city’s West Side was first posted on January 11, 2025…

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Where I Live: Hunters Mill

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Ligia Gomez enjoys her quiet Hunters Mill community and its proximity to family and McAllister Park.Where I Live: Hunters Mill was first posted on January 11, 2025 at 5:00 am. ©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of this feed is for personal…

Friday, Jan 10

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Colorful new art honoring MLK welcomes residents to the East Side

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Designs chosen through an art competition offer a modern take on the 1997 artwork that honored Martin Luther King, Jr.Colorful new art honoring MLK welcomes residents to the East Side was first posted on January 10, 2025 at 4:43 pm. ©2021 …

It took an act of Congress, but Martinez Creek will now go from concrete back to its natural state

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Martinez Creek will receive substantial ecosystem upgrades, as part of a plan to restore creeks on the city’s West Side.It took an act of Congress, but Martinez Creek will now go from concrete back to its natural state was first posted on…

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Neighboring county is among the fastest growing in the U.S.

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The population of Comal County, just north of Bexar County, is the fourth-fastest growing of all counties in the nation, according to recent U.S. Census Bureau figures.Neighboring county is among the fastest growing in the U.S. was first…

Thursday, Jan 9

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USAA announces Juan C. Andrade as next president, CEO

This story has been updated. The USAA Board of Directors announced Wednesday that Juan C. Andrade will be the company’s next president and CEO. Andrade, who has served on USAA’s board for the past four years, brings nearly four decades of…

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New gallery revisits Nelson Wolff’s 51-year political career

A column from San Antonio Light's Don Politico deemed then-32 year old Wolff "one of the most promising political comers of South Texas.”New gallery revisits Nelson Wolff’s 51-year political career was first posted on January 9, 2025 at 12…

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Collaboration key to improving health outcomes on San Antonio’s South Side

Commentary: Better health outcomes can be achieved through increased education, better access to health care, investment and cross-sector collaboration. Collaboration key to improving health outcomes on San Antonio’s South Side was first…

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Already cash-strapped, local nonprofits could face ‘serious shortfalls’ in the post-Covid era

While many San Antonio nonprofits will pivot from emergency relief to other funding, some operating on razor-thin margins may not survive.Already cash-strapped, local nonprofits could face ‘serious shortfalls’ in the post-Covid era was…

Wednesday, Jan 8

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Broadway East project near the Pearl hopes to bring in luxury brands like Gucci, Rolex

Renderings show a dense 3.4-acre shopping mecca the developers are calling Broadway East San Antonio, a neighbor and counterpart to the dining-centric Pearl.Broadway East project near the Pearl hopes to bring in luxury brands like Gucci,…

U.S. House approves legislation to deport undocumented immigrants charged with minor crimes

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Tuesday targeting undocumented immigrants for deportation if they’re charged with nonviolent crimes such as shoplifting. The Laken Riley Act passed on a 264-159 vote, with 48…

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County leaders approve $5M in funding for JCB to extend proposed Kelly Parkway

The funding is part of package from the county, city and state worth almost $32 million that last year lured the manufacturer to San Antonio.County leaders approve $5M in funding for JCB to extend proposed Kelly Parkway was first posted on…

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Bexar County pumps the brakes on Spurs arena: ‘The public needs to understand the details’

Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai said he wants to see an eventual deal happen, but can't ask voters to support a project with no details.Bexar County pumps the brakes on Spurs arena: ‘The public needs to understand the details’ was first…

Tuesday, Jan 7

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Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores recovering from colon cancer

The Democrat was reelected to a second term in November, and vowed to continue working for constituents of Precinct 1.Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores recovering from colon cancer was first posted on January 7, 2025 at 10:38 am. ©2021 "San…

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Listen: Outgoing CEO Jeffrey Arndt reflects on VIA’s progress and challenges

After 40 years in the transportation industry, VIA Metropolitan Transit CEO Jeffrey Arndt is ready for the next adventure.Listen: Outgoing CEO Jeffrey Arndt reflects on VIA’s progress and challenges was first posted on January 7, 2025 at 6…

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San Antonio braces for winter freeze as ERCOT issues weather watch across Texas

San Antonio and other areas across the state may experience freezing rain and even snow later this week as temperatures plummet.San Antonio braces for winter freeze as ERCOT issues weather watch across Texas was first posted on January 7,…

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KGBTexas turns 30 with new identity: K Harvey Brand Partners

Sponsored: KGBTexas Communications, one of the largest woman-owned advertising and PR firms in Texas, is now K Harvey Brand Partners.KGBTexas turns 30 with new identity: K Harvey Brand Partners was first posted on January 6, 2025 at 6:00…

Monday, Jan 6

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Bexar County considers funding two city-shaping sports venue projects

A new $1B-plus basketball arena for the Spurs and a $160M baseball stadium for the Missions are both vying for county money this week.Bexar County considers funding two city-shaping sports venue projects was first posted on January 6, 2025…

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Where I Work: Jason Risner Photography

Paul DiGiovanni keeps photographer Jason Risner's calendar booked. He enjoys traveling all over Texas and beyond to work on photo shoots.Where I Work: Jason Risner Photography was first posted on January 6, 2025 at 6:00 am. ©2021 "San…

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‘I just don’t really recognize the Republican Party’: Ousted state Rep. Steve Allison goes down swinging

The conservative state lawmaker went to Austin to help public schools. Then he became the target of his own party's leaders.‘I just don’t really recognize the Republican Party’: Ousted state Rep. Steve Allison goes down swinging was first…

Sunday, Jan 5

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The Trailist: My favorite adventures from nearly seven years writing the Trailist

Commentary: San Antonio’s trail network has exploded in the years since The Trailist launched — and now it's your turn to explore.The Trailist: My favorite adventures from nearly seven years writing the Trailist was first posted on January…