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Where to get the best empanadas in San Antonio
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Best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in San Antonio
| January 14, 2026
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Check out these 10 hole-in-the-wall restaurants in San Antonio for the best tacos, pizzas, breakfast, and more that you might’ve never known about.

Texas hands over complete list of registered voters to Trump administration
| January 12, 2026
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Texas officials have turned over the state’s voter roll to the U.S. Justice Department, according to a spokesperson for the Texas Secretary of State’s Office, complying with the Trump administration’s demands for access to data on millions of voters across the country.

7 Texas organizations to support during National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month
by Joey Held
| January 9, 2026
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National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month seeks to bring awareness to a very real problem. Here’s how Texans can make a difference.

Music to the ear: Your ultimate guide to Texas music festivals
by Sierra Rozen
| January 8, 2026
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As a state bursting at the seams with different cultures, it’s no wonder that Texas music festivals are so diverse when it comes to genres. From the thumping bass of EDM to the guitar twang found in folk, there’s a festival for every ear and every type of music in the Lone Star State.

Keeping Texas communities safer: Variable speed limits could prevent future crashes
by Sam Cohen
| January 8, 2026
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Variable speed limit signs are starting to appear across Texas. Here’s why.

Texas teachers sue over investigations into social media posts following Charlie Kirk’s death
| January 7, 2026
The Texas Education Agency urged superintendents in September to report teachers who were critical of the far-right political activist on social media.

Trying out Dry January? Find a mocktail at one of these 14 Texas spots
by Sierra Rozen
| January 6, 2026
Did you know that Dry January, the alcohol-free phenomenon that takes the world by storm at the beginning of the year, started across the pond in the UK?

8 places to stop, shop, & savor along the San Antonio River Walk
| January 6, 2026
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Immerse yourself in history, unique shopping, and culinary delights along the San Antonio River Walk.

Texas Tech researchers to develop statewide flood warning system
| January 6, 2026
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Texas Tech professors are developing a unique flood forecasting system for the state – and specifically for the Texas Hill Country.

Hold on tight, Texas: SeaWorld’s new coaster Is turning thrills upside down in 2026
by Sam Cohen
| January 6, 2026
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Texas’s first inverted rollercoaster is coming to SeaWorld San Antonio in 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.

Tejano icon Bobby Pulido says Trump ‘duped’ South Texas. Now he’s running for Congress
| December 23, 2025
Bobby Pulido watched Trump raids hit his neighbors. Now the Tejano star wants to flip Texas’ 15th Congressional District blue by winning Monica de la Cruz’s seat in Congress.

8 seats up for grabs on the Texas State Board of Education in 2026
| December 17, 2025
Several offices across Texas will be on the ballot in 2026, including eight seats on the state board of education.

Study: TX teens most affected by state abortion ban
| December 16, 2025
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Texans younger than 18 years old are impacted the most by the state’s abortion ban, according to a research paper published in the American Journal of Public Health.

Following the flight: How Texas A&M is helping monarch butterflies thrive
by Sam Cohen
| December 16, 2025
Texas A&M has been tracking the migration of monarch butterflies to better support this important pollinator. Here’s what you need to know.

Camp fees could increase up to 4,000% in aftermath of summer floods
| December 15, 2025
A new set of regulations drafted by the Texas Department of State Health Services, set to go into effect next year, includes upping summer camp licensing fees to help increase safety measures, such as a dedicated camp safety inspector for the state.
The rules come nearly five months after the Hill Country floods led to the deaths of at least 136 Texans, including children who were attending overnight summer camp.
Click the link in our bio learn more about the new regulations.
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