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The Texas House of Representatives Chambers are mostly empty on one side as about 50 Texas Democrats flew to Washington D.C. to break quorum last week in opposition to voting legislation.

Texas voting bills explained: What they would do and how it would play out at the polls

What would the controversial voting bills Senate Bill 1 and House Bill 3 actually do, and how would they affect your voting experience?

by Brendan Gibbons

the latest

Mayor Ron Nirenberg has reshaped council and community committees in charge of tackling a variety of issues.

Mayor creates new utilities committee, taps Gonzales for Housing Commission post

by Jackie Wang

A band plays live music in Peacock Alley while the audience listens and mingles during a Friyay event hosted by Centro.

It’s Friyay! Free live concert won’t be last Peacock Alley event

by Polina Protozanova

The Judson ISD board of trustees voted Thursday to call for a $302.5 million bond election slated for the Nov. 2 ballot.

Judson ISD proposes $302 million bond election in November

by Brooke Crum

Methodist Healthcare Ministries grant to expand mental health services in San Antonio schools

by Polina Protozanova

BEXAR COUNTY COVID VACCINATIONs

San Antonio Still Life

Kelly Daughety, community wellness educator and chef at the San Antonio Food Bank harvests native corn at the Mission San Juan Farm. Credit: Scott Ball / San Antonio Report

CORONAVIRUS in San Antonio

Metro Health Director Claude Jacob speaks about a possible third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic during a press conference at City Hall on Thursday.

No soft landing: Metro Health’s new director arrives as COVID-19 cases climb

by Iris Dimmick

Emilee Perez, 17, winces as she receives the COVID-19 vaccine from a San Antonio Metropolitan Health District nurse Wednesday.

COVID-19 afflicts unvaccinated San Antonians as delta variant continues to spread

by Lindsey Carnett

SAISD Superintendent Pedro Martinez speaks during his state of the district speech on Wednesday.

SAISD’s Pedro Martinez: Schools ‘caught in the middle’ of state politics with COVID-19 precautions

by Brooke Crum

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GovERNMENT

Azteca Henry (L) and Thomas J. Henry attend the Republic Records Pre-Grammy Party at Cadillac House on January 26, 2018 in New York City.

Judge seals Thomas J. Henry divorce case following dismissal

by Jackie Wang

Councilman Bravo’s field office no longer hosts homeless encampment

by Iris Dimmick

Search for next CPS Energy trustee launches as Kelley’s tenure winds down

by Lindsey Carnett

San Antonio Democrat returns from Washington to negotiate voting bill with Republicans

by Brendan Gibbons

As Broadway makeover progresses, road closures, detours to continue

by Iris Dimmick

Biz & Development

Rackspace, headquartered in Northeast San Antonio, disclosed in a stock filing that it is laying off hundreds of employees on Thursday.

Rackspace to terminate 10% of its workforce, with most to be offshored

by Waylon Cunningham

Robert Kiolbassa’s generosity infused the sausage company that bears his family name

by Tracy Idell Hamilton

With vow to preserve historic buildings, developer’s apartment tower plans approved

by Shari Biediger

Historic commission approves plans to transform former CPS Energy building

by Shari Biediger

Riverfront power plant property gets new shot at redevelopment

by Lindsey Carnett

EDUCATION

North East, Edgewood schools to offer free meals to all students in 2021-22

by Brooke Crum

Judson ISD pays ransom to get phone, email systems back a month after cyberattack

by Brooke Crum

Un nuevo programa de aprendizaje de Alamo Colleges con Methodist Hospital facilita carreras en el cuidado de la salud

by Polina Protozanova

South San ISD students earn money, learn business skills on Lemonade Day

by Brooke Crum

Alamo Colleges apprenticeship program with Methodist Hospital helps launch health care careers

by Polina Protozanova

OPINION

Wind turbines stand in an open field in West Texas.

On the road: Tilting at wind turbines

by Robert Rivard

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

Canceled slavery-Alamo discussion: Forget Dan Patrick’s fact-free tweet

by Rick Casey

ARTS & CULTURE

On the left large tanks are busy brewing Vista's beer, and on the right old wine barrels wait to infuse the brews with remnants of it's previous tenant.

Get Outta Town: A line of beer and honey connects San Antonio to Driftwood

by Nicholas Frank

Batsheva Schneid dances to Jose Amador and NATIAO at Jazz’SALive 2017.

Jazz’SAlive returns to downtown San Antonio with lively lineup and expanded locations

by Nicholas Frank

Kelly Daughety, community wellness educator and chef at the San Antonio Food Bank, has been selected as one. Of the ambassadors for the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.

New UNESCO chef ambassador to bring food bank ethic to the world

by Nicholas Frank

video

San Antonio Report Publisher and CEO Angie Mock, top left, moderates a discussion on teaching and learning during the pandemic at the San Antonio Regional Education Forum Series.

Watch: Educators, students discuss teaching and learning during the pandemic

by San Antonio Report Staff

Watch: Meet Alexa Chapa, the Asociación de Charros San Antonio’s Charro Queen

by Bria Woods

fallout from the winter storm

Former City Councilman Reed Williams leads a conversation in March as chair of the Committee on Emergency Preparedness.

‘They did a lousy job’: Local report slams Legislature for power grid failures

by Brendan Gibbons

A scene from North Bexar County in February as snow fell throughout the San Antonio area.

What to expect from a report on how San Antonio handled the February power crisis

by Brendan Gibbons

CPS Energy CEO Paula Gold Williams

CPS Energy personnel shuffle continues in wake of recent resignations

by Brendan Gibbons

SA REPORT EN ESPAÑOL

La concejal del Distrito 5, Teri Castillo, destaca por su don de organizadora

Los amigos, familiares y educadores de la recién elegida concejal del Distrito 5, Teri Castillo, dicen que su experiencia la ha preparado para el trabajo.

6 equipos de Liga MX están aquí esta semana. Lo que significa negocio para San Antonio

San Antonio y la principal liga de fútbol de México se atraen cada vez más. Muchos quieren que la relación sea seria.

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It’s harvest day at Mission San Juan Farm operated by the San Antonio Food Bank where native corn, gourds, and more were gathered from the historic land irrigated through acequias and higher than average rainfall. Photos by @scottstephenball

COVID-19 rates continue to increase in San Antonio due to the highly transmissible delta variant, according to data the San Antonio Metropolitan Health Department released this week. Tap the link in our bio to read more. Photo by @briawoodsphotography.

For the next three years, people using a major commercial thoroughfare connecting downtown to San Antonio’s North Side can expect construction and detours as part of a $43 million street redevelopment project. Tap the link in our bio to read more. Photo by @wagsphoto.

ORIGINAL SERIES

perspectives

US immigration judges considering asylum for unaccompanied minors are ‘significantly influenced’ by politics

Commentary: Political influence from the executive branch combined with local environmental pressures can affect how immigration judges rule.

by Daniel Braaten and Claire Nolasco Braaten

South to Freedom clarifies the larger story about the birth of Texas

Commentary: South to Freedom is part of a wave of historical writing putting Texas’ relationship with slavery front and center.

by Elise Urrutia

For a real chance at recovery, we must destigmatize addiction

Commentary: We must improve access to recovery for those dealing with addiction and address stigma to encourage more people to seek treatment.

by Ashleigh Cantu

Next state GOP chair needs a vision Texans can get behind

Commentary: The next state GOP chair could determine whether the Republican Party will remain the dominant party in Texas.

by Marc Whyte

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Environment

Power lines run from CPS Energy’s Calaveras Power Station in Southeast San Antonio. Officials are forecasting a potential need for conservation next week as temperatures rise and electricity demand increases.

Texas power grid officials say electricity demand could set a new record next week

by Brendan Gibbons

Facing power grid anxiety, Texans are buying generators and bracing for blackouts

by Brendan Gibbons

No tall tail: Family of foxes call Hemisfair home

by Lindsey Carnett

CPS Energy trustees turn attention to February storm report

by Lindsey Carnett

Health

COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Wonderland Mall closes after 6 months

by Shari Biediger

UT Health San Antonio partners with Georgia-based company to build new cancer treatment center

by Lindsey Carnett

technology

New tech created by SwRI scientists could make the air around us a ready water source

by Lindsey Carnett

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro seeks federal funding for cybersecurity project at Port San Antonio

by Lindsey Carnett

Judson ISD confirms ransomware attack, sets up call center

by Brooke Crum

Nonprofits & Philanthropy

Mario Wright serves the ball while playing pickleball at Morgan’s Wonderland Sports complex on Thursday.

As pandemic eases, Morgan’s Wonderland proceeds with expanded offerings

by Jennifer Norris

Shilo Schulterman pets her service dog, Javie, and eight year old rescue from South Carolina. Schulterman said that after she returned from Afghanistan in 2012 she considered getting a service dog after trying everything else to manager her anxiety. She said that she has a new lease on life with Javie by her side.

These dogs save veterans’ lives. A facility opening in September could shrink the waitlist.

by Waylon Cunningham

MacKenzie Scott’s multimillion-dollar gifts to UTSA, SAC largest in schools’ histories

by Brooke Crum