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“I have been here too long”: Read letters from the children detained at ICE’s Dilley facility
by ProPublica
| February 11, 2026
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Hundreds of children are currently being held with their parents at an immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas. In letters and drawings, eight kids convey the pain of feeling trapped with no end in sight.

Your guide to San Antonio’s 5 Spanish frontier missions
by Ellery Well
| February 6, 2026
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San Antonio’s culture and heritage are on full display at these five Spanish frontier missions.

The best places in DFW for your spring holiday feasts
by Stacy Rounds
| February 5, 2026
This spring, we would love to help you find the best places in DFW to fill all your holiday feasting needs.

On the issues: Q&A with the Texas Republicans running for U.S. Senate
| February 5, 2026
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In a rare intraparty clash of political heavyweights, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is fighting to extend his career in the March 3 Republican primary against Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt of Houston.

On the issues: a Q&A with the Texas Democrats running for U.S. Senate
| February 5, 2026
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In a rare opportunity for Texas Democrats, this year’s primary for U.S. Senate features a highly competitive race between two rising stars with national audiences and strong fundraising abilities.

Your unofficial San Antonio Spurs watch party guide
by Joey Held
| February 5, 2026
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Looking to catch a game or learn more about the top sports team in town? Dive into our San Antonio Spurs watch party guide and embrace the team’s traditions.

San Antonio Zoo hatches two Congo Peafowl chicks, one of Africa’s most elusive birds
by Sam Cohen
| February 5, 2026
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Two Congo peafowl chicks recently hatched at the San Antonio Zoo. Here’s everything you need to know about this rare bird.

Wildfire concerns push Bexar County to extend burn ban until May
by Sam Cohen
| February 4, 2026
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The Bexar County Commissioners Court has officially extended a ban on outdoor burning through May 11. Here’s what you need to know.

As skilled labor declines, Texas faces delays in post-disaster recovery
by Sam Cohen
| February 3, 2026
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A decline in skilled workers is leading to longer recovery and rebuilding processes following natural disasters. Several factors are at play.

Texas jails have more than 400 pregnant inmates monthly. The state is trying to understand what happens to them.
| February 3, 2026
In subsequent years, other stories would come out about babies dying after their mothers gave birth alone in custody and women miscarrying due to alleged medical neglect. There have also been at least seven federal lawsuits filed in the past decade alleging mistreatment of pregnant jail inmates in Texas, according to a recent NBC and Bloomberg Law investigation.

It’s 2026 and you’re uninsured. Now what?
| February 3, 2026
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Health policy changes in Washington will ripple through the country, resulting in millions of Americans losing their Medicaid or Affordable Care Act coverage and becoming uninsured. But there are still ways to find care.

Greg Abbott wants Austin school district investigated after students protest ICE during class
| February 2, 2026
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is calling on Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath to investigate Austin ISD after hundreds of students walked out of class to protest US Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Friday.

11 completely free things to do in San Antonio (beyond the River Walk)
by Joey Held
| January 29, 2026
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These free things to do in San Antonio will help you discover unique parts of the city. Many are also family and pet-friendly, so bring the whole gang. San Antonio is among the most populous cities in the U.S. That makes sense, because there’s always something lively going on around the city. From music to […]

What Texans need to know about ICE and their rights
by Joi Louviere
| January 29, 2026
We spoke to a legal expert about what to do if you encounter ICE, what local police can and can’t do, and how to get involved to protect your neighbors.

Oppose ICE? Here’s how you can take action
| January 29, 2026
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Here are some action tools to help stop ICE funding, halt detention expansion, and demand accountability from Congress.
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