Bexar County expected to pass resolution against San Antonio ICE facility
Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. Bexar County commissioners are expected to approve a resolution expressing strong opposition to an ICE processing and detention facility in San Antonio. Commissioners meet on the second floor of the county...
One of the remaining Fatburger locations in San Antonio closes for good
After the closure, just two Alamo City locations remain.
Bexar County DA’s Office employee found shot to death, medical examiner’s office says
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A Bexar County District Attorney’s Office employee was found shot to death Sunday night, according to the county medical examiner’s office. The medical examiner’s office identified the deceased as Jennifer Rodriguez, 37. She was pronounced dead just before 8 p.m., online records...
10 Best Mexican Restaurants In Texas Worth Visiting In 2026
Texas has long been a paradise for lovers of Mexican food, and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting years yet for the state’s culinary scene. From Michelin-starred kitchens to beloved neighborhood taco spots, the options are bold, flavorful, and deeply rooted in tradition. Whether...
Severe thunderstorm warning for Guadalupe and Bexar counties
The National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Guadalupe County and east central Bexar County in south central Texas. The warning is in effect until 8:15 AM CDT on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Chef Johnny Hernandez’ Southtown bar is now Alta Cocina
Chef Johnny Hernandez is on the go. Market forces pull a method. Neighborhood developments pull one other. So the ever-evolving entrepreneur pivots. The newest transfer: remodeling his Mexico-themed bar right into a Mexico-themed restaurant. On March 18, Casa Hernán Cantina turns into Alta Cocina. Similar Southtown...
Tornado devastates Prospect community; residents unite in recovery effort
A powerful tornado tore through the Prospect community just north of Jefferson, leaving significant damage in its path. Among those affected is Bill Ramsey, whose home and car were heavily damaged by the storm. “You could hear a little wind, and in a matter of zero to five seconds, it...
Police searching for suspects after robbery attempt, gunfire at Nacogdoches Road store
SAN ANTONIO — Police are searching for two suspects after gunfire was reported during an attempted robbery Saturday evening on the northeast side of San Antonio. According to the San Antonio Police Department, officers were dispatched around 5:03 p.m. to the 1300 block of Nacogdoches Road for a robbery in progress.
San Antonio music icon Augie Meyers, famed Tex-Mex rock fusion, dies at 85
SAN ANTONIO — Beloved Texas music icon Augie Meyers, known for his work with the Sir Douglas Quintet and Texas Tornados, has passed away at age 85. Meyers passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday with his wife, Sara, at his side, according to an official Facebook post.
San Antonio baker turns her dream into the short film ‘SweetNess,’ screening at TPR
A San Antonio baker’s dream of opening her own shop inspired the short film “Sweetness,” now screening at Texas Public Radio’s Irma and Emilio Nicolas Media Center. Vanessa Rae Lerma, who previously worked in bakeries and sold cheesecakes while in college, wrote and produced the 17-minute film.
