Skip to main content

San Antonio Express-News

A year later, the community honors the 119 people who died, tries to comfort their loved ones and keeps looking for ways to heal.

A year later, the community honors the 119 people who died, tries to comfort their loved ones and keeps looking for ways to heal.

A year later, the community honors the 119 people who died, tries to comfort their loved ones and keeps looking for ways to heal.

A year later, the community honors the 119 people who died, tries to comfort their loved ones and keeps looking for ways to heal.

A year later, the community honors the 119 people who died, tries to comfort their loved ones and keeps looking for ways to heal.

Texas Hill Country

As it tries to move ahead, Kerr County remembers what the flood took

A year later, the community honors the 119 people who died, tries to comfort their loved ones and keeps looking for ways to heal.

Fireworks light up the sky at the Stars and Stripes July Fourth celebration in downtown San Antonio.

Will South Texas weather be OK for fireworks? Here’s a timeline.

Editorial

As America celebrates 250, we share the gift of carrying our nation forward

By the Numbers

Texas high school STAAR results are out. See how your San Antonio-area school performed.

Education

High school STAAR results: See how your school performed

A map of which districts have been taken over by the Texas Education Agency or are at risk of state takeover.

Education

Texas school takeover tracker

Explore your San Antonio City Council district.

News

How does your council district compare to others?

Screenshot of three mapped corridors.

News

Mapped: Where S.A. pedestrians are most likely to be hit

Top Stories

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar speaks during a Saturday news conference about what investigators believe was a murder-suicide at a home in Von Ormy.

Two dead at Von Ormy home in likely murder-suicide, sheriff says

A 58-year-old man is believed to have shot his 55-year-old wife and then killed himself, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said.

Where to watch the U.S. and Mexico's World Cup games in San Antonio

There are plenty of places around the Alamo City where you can gather with fellow fans, including watch parties at Toyota Field and the Pearl.

Why an iconic Alamo document was left out of America’s Time Capsule

The William B. Travis letter written at the Alamo is one of the best-known documents in Texas history.

Spurs rookies made their Summer League debut against Miami. Here's how it went.

Tarris Reed Jr. of the San Antonio Spurs looks to shoot inside against Vladislav Goldin of the Miami Heat during the second half in the California Classic, an NBA Summer League game, at Chase Center on July 03, 2026, in San Francisco, California.

Local

'We lost 27 little girls': Texas lawmakers' pen tributes 1 year after floods

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, whose congressional district includes Kerrville, described witnessing the "best of Texas and America."

A motorcyclist died after a collision with a car on Schertz Parkway early Saturday morning, police said.

Motorcyclist killed in overnight crash in Schertz, police say

The collision happened about 2:45 a.m. on Schertz Parkway at Wiederstein Road, just south of Interstate 35.

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar speaks during a Saturday news conference about what investigators believe was a murder-suicide at a home in Von Ormy.

Two dead at Von Ormy home in likely murder-suicide, sheriff says

A 58-year-old man is believed to have shot his 55-year-old wife and then killed himself, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said.

Where to watch the U.S. and Mexico's World Cup games in San Antonio

There are plenty of places around the Alamo City where you can gather with fellow fans, including watch parties at Toyota Field and the Pearl.

Why an iconic Alamo document was left out of America’s Time Capsule

The William B. Travis letter written at the Alamo is one of the best-known documents in Texas history.

Local

'We lost 27 little girls': Texas lawmakers' pen tributes 1 year after floods

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, whose congressional district includes Kerrville, described witnessing the "best of Texas and America."

A motorcyclist died after a collision with a car on Schertz Parkway early Saturday morning, police said.

Motorcyclist killed in overnight crash in Schertz, police say

The collision happened about 2:45 a.m. on Schertz Parkway at Wiederstein Road, just south of Interstate 35.

Spurs rookies made their Summer League debut against Miami. Here's how it went.

Tarris Reed Jr. of the San Antonio Spurs looks to shoot inside against Vladislav Goldin of the Miami Heat during the second half in the California Classic, an NBA Summer League game, at Chase Center on July 03, 2026, in San Francisco, California.

Jovanna Castillo is held by her father, Jess Castillo, as the City of San Antonio Fourth of July celebration fireworks light up the sky over Woodlawn Lake on Tuesday night, July 4, 2023.

A historic July 4, marked by celebration and tragedy

There will be plenty of fireworks this July 4 but also solemn reminders of the catastrophic Hill Country floods a year ago.

Want more Express-News?

Make us a Preferred Source on Google to see more of us when you search.

Add Preferred Source

More News

Two dead at Von Ormy home in likely murder-suicide, sheriff says

12-year-old girl has been missing since Thursday, sheriff's office say

Man shot in road rage incident on I-35 on Southwest Side, police say

Man detained after Northwest Side stabbing, San Antonio police say

After scramble to meet new rules, summer camps back in session

Tiffany window has been treasured in three settings

Advertisement

Local

A U.S. fan cheers before the United States played Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on July 1.

Where to watch the U.S. and Mexico's World Cup games in San Antonio

There are plenty of places around the Alamo City where you can gather with fellow fans, including watch parties at Toyota Field and the Pearl.

4:12 p.m.

Why an iconic Alamo document was left out of America’s Time Capsule

A Texas panel considered including William Travis' famed "Victory or Death" letter, but chose 3 other items for the time capsule, which will be opened in 2276.

3:04 p.m.

Motorcyclist killed in overnight crash in Schertz, police say

A motorcyclist died after a collision with a car on Schertz Parkway early Saturday morning, police said.

12-year-old girl has been missing since Thursday, sheriff's office say

Sophia Hernandez, 12, has been missing since late Thursday afternoon, according to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office. She was last seen leaving her family's Northeast Side home.

Texas Hill Country

As it tries to move ahead, Kerr County remembers what the flood took

A year later, the community honors the 119 people who died, tries to comfort their loved ones and keeps looking for ways to heal.

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar speaks during a Saturday news conference about what investigators believe was a murder-suicide at a home in Von Ormy.

Two dead at Von Ormy home in likely murder-suicide, sheriff says

A 58-year-old man is believed to have shot his 55-year-old wife and then killed himself, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said.

A U.S. fan cheers before the United States played Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on July 1.

Where to watch the U.S. and Mexico's World Cup games in San Antonio

There are plenty of places around the Alamo City where you can gather with fellow fans, including watch parties at Toyota Field and the Pearl.

4:12 p.m.

Why an iconic Alamo document was left out of America’s Time Capsule

A Texas panel considered including William Travis' famed "Victory or Death" letter, but chose 3 other items for the time capsule, which will be opened in 2276.

3:04 p.m.

Motorcyclist killed in overnight crash in Schertz, police say

A motorcyclist died after a collision with a car on Schertz Parkway early Saturday morning, police said.

Texas Hill Country

As it tries to move ahead, Kerr County remembers what the flood took

A year later, the community honors the 119 people who died, tries to comfort their loved ones and keeps looking for ways to heal.

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar speaks during a Saturday news conference about what investigators believe was a murder-suicide at a home in Von Ormy.

Two dead at Von Ormy home in likely murder-suicide, sheriff says

A 58-year-old man is believed to have shot his 55-year-old wife and then killed himself, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said.

12-year-old girl has been missing since Thursday, sheriff's office say

Sophia Hernandez, 12, has been missing since late Thursday afternoon, according to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office. She was last seen leaving her family's Northeast Side home.

Education

Matthew Short, a trustee for the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD board, casts the sole vote against his censure during a board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, in Schertz, Texas. Short is now suing the district and board president.

Twice reprimanded trustee sues SCUCISD, seeking censure reversal

Matthew Short's lawsuit follows two public reprimands from fellow SCUCISD trustees that he argues affect his ability to serve as a board member.

Northside ISD OKs superintendent retirement, launches search for successor

Judge dismisses Judson ISD trustee's lawsuit against district as too long

Judson ISD set to squash budget deficit after year of board infighting

SAISD board picks next superintendent from Houston-area district

Listen

Your daily puzzles

Flipart

A quick daily flip. Finally someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.

Flipart thumbnail image

Pile-Up Poker

Try your hand at it: poker meets solitaire.

Pile-Up Poker

Cross|word

An approachable redesign to a classic, featuring exclusive weekday puzzles.

Cross|word thumbnail image

Bongo

A new game from the creators of Puzzmo.

A new game from the creators of Puzzmo.

Advertisement

Business

Holly Thaggard, founder of Supergoop, is shown with WaterOuai cans, which have been developed to prevent microplastics from getting in the water inside. She and her son co-founded WaterOuai.

Supergoop founder teams up with her son on her latest venture — a water company

The San Antonian business woman sold her sunscreen brand for more than $700 million. Now, she’s launching a package-focused water business with her son.

Texas Stock Exchange to launch trading on Monday

The exchange is planning a phased rollout to take place over the course of July, starting with its members being able to trade test stocks.

Fireworks sales are up. So are safety concerns this July 4.

Brandon Bennett shops at Alamo Fireworks on Wednesday. Fireworks dealers say sales are up ahead of the 250th anniversary of the U.S., and that has doctors and emergency officials gearing up, too.

University Health expands South Side, Northeast hospitals before opening

Construction is underway at University Health’s Retama Hospital, shown June 8, on the Northeast Side of San Antonio.

CPS Energy must pay nearly $400M to gas suppliers over 2021 winter storm charges

The dispute grew out of natural gas purchases made as the 2021 Texas freeze crippled the state’s energy infrastructure.

Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday tours the Caterpillar facility in Seguin.

Caterpillar invests $5M to expand Texas manufacturing workforce pipeline

The investment announced at Caterpillar’s facility in Seguin is part of the company’s broader effort to strengthen the U.S. manufacturing workforce.

Holly Thaggard, founder of Supergoop, is shown with WaterOuai cans, which have been developed to prevent microplastics from getting in the water inside. She and her son co-founded WaterOuai.

Supergoop founder teams up with her son on her latest venture — a water company

The San Antonian business woman sold her sunscreen brand for more than $700 million. Now, she’s launching a package-focused water business with her son.

Texas Stock Exchange to launch trading on Monday

The exchange is planning a phased rollout to take place over the course of July, starting with its members being able to trade test stocks.

Fireworks sales are up. So are safety concerns this July 4.

Brandon Bennett shops at Alamo Fireworks on Wednesday. Fireworks dealers say sales are up ahead of the 250th anniversary of the U.S., and that has doctors and emergency officials gearing up, too.

CPS Energy must pay nearly $400M to gas suppliers over 2021 winter storm charges

The dispute grew out of natural gas purchases made as the 2021 Texas freeze crippled the state’s energy infrastructure.

Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday tours the Caterpillar facility in Seguin.

Caterpillar invests $5M to expand Texas manufacturing workforce pipeline

The investment announced at Caterpillar’s facility in Seguin is part of the company’s broader effort to strengthen the U.S. manufacturing workforce.

University Health expands South Side, Northeast hospitals before opening

Construction is underway at University Health’s Retama Hospital, shown June 8, on the Northeast Side of San Antonio.

Business Columnists

Chris Tomlinson|Business Columnist

Texas' cannabis civil war rages on as Dan Patrick takes on hemp

The cannabis civil war rages as THC bans approach, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick promises to end the hemp industry, writes columnist Chris Tomlinson.

SpaceX

Too many stars? Musk calls for cutting back on SpaceX’s favorite name.

Pentagon scraps plan to privatize military commissaries

San Antonio lands aerospace manufacturer Blackwave at Port hub

Central Texas town overpumping water amid ramp-up of SpaceX testing

B-52 crash complicates Boeing’s work at Port San Antonio

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement