News

TPR
tpr.org > news > 2026-01-18 > tax-break-possible-for-san-antonio-plant-that-could-create-3-000-jobs

Tax break possible for San Antonio plant that could create 3,000 jobs

Tax break possible for San Antonio plant that could create 3,000 jobs3+ hour, 39+ min ago   (102+ words) Fremont, California-based Industrial Electric Manufacturing is seeking a 70% property tax break over ten years to build a South Side facility that could bring nearly 3,000 jobs. The tax break's total value is worth more than $1.5 million. The company plans a $200 million-dollar…...

TPR
tpr.org > news > 2026-01-17 > how-san-antonios-mlk-march-went-from-10-participants-to-become-one-of-the-nations-largest

How San Antonio’s MLK march went from 10 participants to become one of the nation’s largest

How San Antonio’s MLK march went from 10 participants to become one of the nation’s largest1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (1138+ words) On Monday, communities will gather to honor the life and legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. One of the country's biggest events will take place in San Antonio, where upwards of 100,000 people each year march on the…...

TPR
tpr.org > news > 2026-01-16 > critical-fire-danger-and-hard-freeze-in-the-san-antonio-area-this-weekend

Critical fire danger and first freeze in the San Antonio area this weekend

Critical fire danger and first freeze in the San Antonio area this weekend2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (203+ words) A cold front is expected to push into San Antonio late Friday or early Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Gusty winds out of the north up to 25 miles per hour will combine with low humidity to increase the…...

TPR
tpr.org > news > 2026-01-16 > san-antonios-longest-serving-police-chief-announces-retirement

San Antonio's longest serving police chief announces retirement

San Antonio's longest serving police chief announces retirement2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (467+ words) San Antonio Police Chief William McManus plans to retire by September of this year. "Serving the City of San Antonio has been one of the greatest honors of my career," said McManus in a statement. "I am proud of the…...

TPR
tpr.org > government-politics > 2026-01-15 > san-antonio-city-council-approves-30m-purchase-of-federal-building-for-sports-district-spurs-will-pay-the-costs

San Antonio City Council approves $30M purchase of federal building for sports district; Spurs will pay the costs

San Antonio City Council approves $30M purchase of federal building for sports district; Spurs will pay the costs3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (371+ words) The City of San Antonio will purchase a building and five acres of land near Hemisfair for one of the first steps toward the creation of the sports and entertainment district. The council approved using money from the Spurs for…...

TPR
tpr.org > news > 2026-01-15 > city-of-san-antonio-will-move-forward-with-construction-in-brackenridge-park-including-removal-of-trees

City of San Antonio will move forward with construction in Brackenridge Park, including removal of trees

City of San Antonio will move forward with construction in Brackenridge Park, including removal of trees3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (175+ words) City of San Antonio will move forward with construction in Brackenridge Park, including removal of trees'Texas Public Radio | TPR City of San Antonio will move forward with construction in Brackenridge Park, including removal of trees Now that earlier legal charges…...

TPR
tpr.org > news > 2026-01-15 > san-antonios-warm-winter-is-literally-a-bugs-life

San Antonio's warm winter is literally a bug's life

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (388+ words) San Antonio's warm winter means more bugs around the house now " and even more bugs this spring " according to Molly Keck, at the local Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Office. Creepy, crawly things are thriving locally without freezing weather…...

TPR
tpr.org > news > 2026-01-15 > tourists-can-enjoy-san-antonio-river-walk-again-after-maintenance

Tourists can enjoy San Antonio River Walk again after maintenance

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (202+ words) The draining of the San Antonio River Walk has been completed, so visitors can enjoy the famous landmark returned to its natural state. The joint project is performed every other year by San Antonio's Public Works Department and the San…...

TPR
tpr.org > border-immigration > 2026-01-14 > texas-gov-abbott-says-people-obstructing-immigration-enforcement-should-be-arrested

Texas Gov. Abbott says people obstructing immigration enforcement should be arrested

Texas Gov. Abbott says people obstructing immigration enforcement should be arrested4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (182+ words) Texas Governor Greg Abbott is calling for the arrest of those who are obstructing immigration enforcement." Governor Abbott was reacting to a video shown on Fox News where ICE vehicles are being rammed by a suspect in a car in…...

TPR
tpr.org > news > 2026-01-14 > project-marvel-san-antonio-aims-to-purchase-30m-federal-building-with-spurs-money-amid-other-developments

Project Marvel: San Antonio aims to purchase $30M federal building with Spurs money amid other developments

Project Marvel: San Antonio aims to purchase $30M federal building with Spurs money amid other developments4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (673+ words) The City of San Antonio is in the final stages of using $30 million of money committed from the San Antonio Spurs to purchase a federal building within the proposed sports and entertainment district. The city will also seek a consulting…...