President Trump visited San Antonio and urged voters to support Republican Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate, warning against electing Democrat James Talarico. Trump has visited Texas twice in eight days to campaign for Paxton, who trails in recent polls.
Donald Trump, President; Ken Paxton, State Attorney General, Republican Senate nominee; James Talarico, State Representative, Democratic Senate nominee and 2 more
The San Antonio City Council voted to approve proposed San Antonio Water System rate hikes of up to 30% spanning 2027 through 2030. The measure passed 8-3, with three councilmembers voting no. An earlier SAWS proposal for 32.7% rate increases was rejected by the council.
$up to 30% for SAWS rate hikes
San Antonio City Council, voted to approve rate hikes; Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, District 2 Councilmember, voted no; Marc Whyte, District 10 Councilmember, voted no and 5 more
The 2026 Michelin Guide Texas announced restaurant awards on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, via email. Three Texas restaurants earned new one Michelin stars: Goldee's Bar-B-Q in Fort Worth, and Kappo Kappo and Fabrik in Austin. Two San Antonio restaurants earned "recommended" status: Lovers Pizzeria and Petit Coquin. One San Antonio restaurant, Barbecue Station, fell from "recommended" status.
$$2.7 million for three-year contract with Michelin Guide
Michelin Guide, Announced restaurant awards; Goldee's Bar-B-Q, Fort Worth restaurant awarded one Michelin star; Kappo Kappo, Austin restaurant awarded one Michelin star and 5 more
President Donald Trump campaigned for Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton at a rally in San Antonio on Wednesday night. Trump attacked Democrat James Talarico over his absence from the campaign trail due to illness and called for Talarico to debate. Paxton has not publicly accepted debate invitations, while Talarico has agreed to four debates. The rally was interrupted by protesters multiple times.
Donald Trump, President, campaigning for Paxton; Ken Paxton, Republican Senate nominee; James Talarico, Democrat Senate candidate
President Trump held a rally at Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio on Wednesday evening to support Ken Paxton's campaign for U.S. Senate. The event came amid a closely contested Texas Senate race between Paxton and challenger Talarico.
Donald Trump, President, rally speaker; Ken Paxton, U.S. Senate candidate; Talarico, U.S. Senate candidate and 1 more
Governor Greg Abbott met with law enforcement and families affected by fentanyl in Houston and San Antonio, outlining a four-point public safety agenda for the next legislative session. Abbott proposed denying bail for criminal illegal aliens, establishing a statewide prosecutor's office, enabling impeachment of district attorneys who fail to enforce the law, and expanding the repeat offender task force.
Greg Abbott, Governor; Ray Hunt, HPOU Executive Director; Brian Hawthorne, Chambers County Sheriff and 3 more
The Republican Party has focused on South Texas congressional and state legislative races ahead of midterm elections, as the region's voting patterns shift. GOP leaders including House Speaker Mike Johnson are campaigning in the area to support Republican candidates.
Republican Party, Political party running candidates in South Texas; Mike Johnson, House Speaker campaigning for GOP candidates; James Talarico, Candidate with primary victory support from South Texas voters and 1 more
The San Antonio Water System board approved its 2027 budget on Tuesday, which includes rate increases for residential and business customers. San Antonio City Council is scheduled to vote on the rate change Thursday.
$$3.91 for average residential monthly bill increase
San Antonio Water System, Utility company that approved budget; Cecilia Velasquez, Chief Financial Officer, presented to SAWS board; San Antonio City Council, Final decision-maker on rate change
Two 16-year-old boys were detained after a student was allegedly threatened with a realistic-looking Airsoft gun in the parking lot of Pieper High School in Bexar County. The school was placed on lockdown as deputies responded and searched the campus.
Javier Salazar, Bexar County Sheriff; Bexar County Sheriff's Office, Law enforcement responding to incident; Bexar County District Attorney's Office, Determining possible charges
President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in San Antonio on October 7 at Freeman Coliseum to support Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton. Texas Governor Greg Abbott did not attend, citing other planned campaign events.
Donald Trump, President; rally speaker; Ken Paxton, Republican Senate nominee; rally host; Greg Abbott, Texas Governor; did not attend and 3 more
The family of Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old from San Antonio who died in December 2024 while 20 weeks pregnant, sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others on October 5, 2026. The family alleges Walker was denied an abortion despite pre-eclampsia and other serious health conditions that made continuing the pregnancy life-threatening.
Tierra Walker, deceased pregnant woman; Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, defendant in lawsuit; LaTanya Walker, Tierra Walker's aunt and lead plaintiff and 7 more
Jonathan Fernandez Oyola, 41, was last seen on September 22 riding a VIA Metropolitan Transit bus on Hunt Lane in San Antonio. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is requesting public assistance in locating him.
Jonathan Fernandez Oyola, Missing person; Bexar County Sheriff's Office, Agency conducting search
Hundreds of people marched on San Antonio's East Side on Saturday to protest a proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center. Local officials are considering legal action to halt the facility.
$$37.6 million for property appraisal value
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, Mayor supporting legal action against ICE facility; Bexar County Precinct 4 Commissioner Tommy Calvert, Commissioner organizing march and pushing county to sue; Father Jimmy Drennan, St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, addressed protesters and 3 more
Two off-duty Bexar County Sheriff's Office deputies were arrested by San Antonio Police on Oct. 4, 2026. Both deputies resigned in lieu of termination and were dishonorably discharged.
Damian Villegas, Deputy, Bexar County Sheriff's Office; Damien Trevino, Deputy, Bexar County Sheriff's Office; Sheriff Javier Salazar, Sheriff, Bexar County Sheriff's Office
Bexar County Elections Department held an open house and job fair on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Residents toured the facility including voter registration, mail room, warehouse, and ballot tabulation areas.
Dated record: February 27, 2017 This is not new. It happened on February 27, 2017, about 10 years ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.
Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos spoke to the Association of Mexican Entrepreneurs in San Antonio about business opportunities in Texas and Texas-Mexico relations. The address came one day before his first international trip to Mexico as Secretary of State.
Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos joined an investment promotion mission to Spain led by the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation and other San Antonio organizations. The delegation met with Spanish industry leaders in cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, private equity, and transportation.
Rolando Pablos, Texas Secretary of State; San Antonio Economic Development Foundation, Leader of investment promotion mission; Marisa Poncela Garcia, Spain's Secretary of Trade & Commerce and 1 more
Dated record: September 16, 2020 This is not new. It happened on September 16, 2020, about 6 years ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.
The Texas Secretary of State announced it awarded a contract to The Atkins Group of San Antonio to boost Texas's 2020 Census response efforts. The Atkins Group launched the "Let's Count Texas" campaign to increase participation in the decennial census, targeting low-response areas through broadcast, print, and digital messaging.
Texas Secretary of State's Office, announced contract award; The Atkins Group, contractor awarded contract; launched campaign
Two off-duty Bexar County Sheriff's Office deputies were arrested by San Antonio police early Sunday morning. Both deputies resigned in lieu of termination, and their Texas Commission on Law Enforcement licenses were discharged under dishonorable conditions.
Damien Trevino, Off-duty Bexar County Sheriff's Office deputy, arrested; Damian Villegas, Off-duty Bexar County Sheriff's Office deputy, arrested; Javier Salazar, Bexar County Sheriff and 2 more
President Donald Trump will speak at a rally in San Antonio on Wednesday, October 9 at 4:30 p.m. at Freeman Coliseum. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is running for Senate, and congressional candidate Carlos De La Cruz are scheduled speakers.
Donald Trump, President; Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, Senate candidate; Carlos De La Cruz, Congressional candidate for U.S. House District 35