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- Data shows San Antonio’s violence prevention programs work. But in a tight budget year, anything could get cut.San Antonio officials assess violence prevention programs during a budget crisis, as crime rates decline but program effectiveness remains hard to measure.
- El Tropicano’s owners debut new look, hotel name and club membershipsEl Tropicano Hotel in San Antonio is undergoing a $100 million renovation, set to complete by December 2026, featuring a membership club model and new name inspired by Brazilian design.
- Bexar commissioners back proposed spur highway on South SideBexar County commissioners approved $40 million in funding for a new highway spur on the South Side to support regional development and Toyota's expansion.
- 2M Smokehouse chefs to compete in Food Network’s ‘Pitmasters’Esaul and Grecia Ramos of San Antonio's 2M Smokehouse will compete on Food Network's 'Pitmasters' show premiering July 13, facing challenges and preparing with a mix of planning and improvisation.
- Lizard speed dating and a possible first: Inside the San Antonio Zoo’s race to save the iconic Texas ‘horny toad’The San Antonio Zoo is working to save the Texas horned lizard through breeding and release programs, facing challenges like predation and habitat loss, while tracking genetic lineages to ensure population sustainability.
- SAISD board picks lone finalist from Houston as superintendentSan Antonio ISD has selected Adrian Bustillos, currently chief transformation officer at Aldine ISD in Houston, as its new superintendent. The district faces challenges including declining enrollment and failing schools.
- Disinvited elsewhere, Kanye West found a city that couldn’t say noSan Antonio city leaders debated but ultimately decided not to cancel Kanye West's concert despite concerns over his antisemitic comments, amending the contract to prohibit certain content and seeking more control over future event scheduling.
- OLLU closes its Center for Mexican American Studies and Research, leaders say shift expands accessOur Lady of the Lake University closes its Center for Mexican American Studies and Research, redistributing its collections and work across the university to enhance accessibility and public engagement.
- Bexar County to pay back tickets issued through unlawful speed-camera systemBexar County will refund $11,480 for speeding tickets issued through an unlawful automated system, following a Texas Attorney General ruling that such citations require officer interaction.
- Counting the costs: We added up every tax or rate increase San Antonians are facing this tight budget yearSan Antonio and Bexar County face potential tax and rate increases as declining property values and budget deficits drive proposals for higher taxes on homeowners and businesses, along with rising utility bills.
- Facing state probe and infighting, Judson ISD names a new leader for 4th time this yearJudson ISD appointed Ann Dixon as its fourth interim leader this year amid a state investigation and internal conflicts. Dixon, a former Judson employee with extensive experience, was chosen to provide stability during a turbulent period. The district has faced multiple leadership changes, financial issues, and legal challenges.
- Majority of San Antonio City Council signs letter opposing cancellation of Ye concertSan Antonio City Council majority opposes canceling Ye's Alamodome concert despite concerns over his antisemitic remarks, with six members arguing against censorship and highlighting economic impact.
- World Cup fever and a Burger Showdown victory for Mon Chou ChouBrasserie Mon Chou Chou chef Laurent Réa won Pearl's Burger Showdown again and celebrated France's World Cup win, though the event had overcrowding problems.
- Luminaria to light up a new corner of downtown San AntonioLuminaria, San Antonio's annual nighttime arts festival, is relocating to West Houston Street and San Pedro Creek Culture Park for its 18th year, featuring mostly local artists and emphasizing economic impact.
- This San Antonio woman is the first in Texas to receive new rheumatoid arthritis implantA San Antonio woman became the first in Texas to receive a new drug-free rheumatoid arthritis implant, which uses electrical pulses to reduce inflammation and improve symptoms.