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New restaurant at the Pearl, line for puffy tacos in Southtown, traffic on 410, art crawl in King William. Live local pins, no algorithm in the way.
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11 pins- OLLU President Abel Chávez plans to resign during a staff meeting Friday, according to multiple sources familiar with the announcement. It’s not clear whether the university has confirmed it.
- Over in San Antonio, former mayor Ron Nirenberg and Von Dohlen are facing off in the only debate for Bexar County judge, after years on opposite sides of local issues.
- Texas early voting for the midterm election starts Monday, Oct. 19, and runs until Election Day on Nov. 3. Check your local election office for where and how to vote.
- San Antonio councilmembers want to explore ways to stop ICE from opening a detention and processing facility in an East Side warehouse.
- District 10 Councilman Marc Whyte says he opposes San Antonio’s efforts to block federal immigration facilities, including a lawsuit filed this week over a planned detention facility at Brooks.
- Waymo’s back in service in San Antonio, and KSAT compared its fares with other rideshare options to see whether going driverless saves you money.
- Rep. Joaquin Castro says he’s focused on immigration reform and flipping the House, after a redrawn district may have made his San Antonio seat less competitive. He says Trump’s recent rally shows Texas is in play.
- A Republican is running against Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro in Texas CD20, though the race is considered a long shot these days.
- The daily flight from San Antonio to Washington, D.C., is in its second year, making travel to the capital easier and strengthening business connections.
- San Antonio City Council is moving closer to considering a proposed $442 million bond, with $330 million for streets, $50 million for housing, and $92 million for parks and facilities.
- Three San Antonio-area school districts are giving students Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, off, while most districts in the region are holding classes.
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5 pins- San Antonio City Council has expanded its challenge to include $51 million in ICE office leases at Brooks, alongside opposition to a planned detention facility.
- Wolff Stadium is part of a redevelopment plan the city’s economic development team presented to the council, which also signaled support for new place-based incentive guidelines.
- San Antonio is suing DHS and ICE to halt a planned Eastside detention facility over environmental review requirements, so it's headed to court.
- San Antonio’s Pearl has three dining concepts set to open by the end of 2026, with two more planned for early 2027. It’s five new concepts in all.
- San Antonio has sued DHS and ICE to halt a planned detention facility on the Eastside, citing environmental review requirements.
Event in San Antonio
4 pins- Muertos Fest is back at Hemisfair in downtown San Antonio on Oct. 23, with art, tradition and community!
- Golden Root Academy & Respite Center is hosting a fall fest ahead of its grand opening (there's a new place getting ready to open).
- Woodlawn Lake Park’s annual Día de los Muertos festival has been canceled. Organizers cited political and economic challenges tied to immigration enforcement concerns.
- The Savannah Bananas are set to play twice at a downtown San Antonio stadium next year, facing a familiar Texas team for those keeping track.
Food & Drink in San Antonio
2 pinsIncident in San Antonio
3 pins- A man suffered a head injury after a vehicle struck him while he was crossing a street on San Antonio’s West Side, according to police.
- A three-vehicle crash on San Antonio’s West Side killed one person and sent another driver to the hospital, according to police.
- A 25-year veteran of the San Antonio Police Department was arrested after an off-duty altercation over a parking dispute in San Antonio in late September, according to an affidavit. It's a serious one.
Sports in San Antonio
2 pinsQuestion in San Antonio
66 pins- Where should I go for an interesting solo dinner in San Antonio next weekend (somewhere that works for a party of one)?
- Terrell Hills neighbors, who do you trust for a roofer or gutter cleaner who shows up on time and gives a straight estimate?
- In San Antonio, which bars will play playoff baseball with the commentary audio on?
- Any bar in Lavaca with local bands on Fridays where it's still possible to talk?
- Anyone know where folks around Terrell Hills get a cracked phone screen or wobbly bike wheel fixed?
- Where can we find clubs with Spanish pop, rock, or perreo, and places to enjoy Halloween over on San Antonio?
- Any beginner-friendly gyms or pickup sports groups around Alamo Heights where you can just play?
- Who does traditional scissor cuts for adults in Alamo Heights without rushing you (tbh, a more relaxed pace would be nice)?
- Where can you find a decent burrito or pho in Kirby after 11, when everything else is closed?
- Where can a person find a shady trail over on Olmos Park for a long walk without a parking hunt?
- Where do you find secondhand clothes or old furniture in Castle Hills?
- Where in Castle Hills can dogs run off leash without it turning into a zoo?
About San Antonio
New restaurant at the Pearl, line for puffy tacos in Southtown, traffic on 410, art crawl in King William. Live local pins, no algorithm in the way.
Pop. 1495K city · 2.6M metroFounded 1718RiverwalkTex-Mex puffy tacosSpursMission history
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