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Camp Mystic night watchman Glenn Juenke breaks down after testifying during a hearing on a suit against Camp Mystic in the 459th State District Court in Austin, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Brad Beckworth, who represents the Stewards, questions Britt Eastland on the witness stand during a hearing on a suit against Camp Mystic in the 459th State District Court in Austin, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Holding a handkerchief embroidered with her daughter’s name,CiCi Steward, who lost her 8-year-old daughter Cile Steward in the July 4 flood, listens to testimony alongside her husband, Will Steward, during a hearing on a suit against Camp Mystic in the 459th State District Court in Austin, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Camp Mystic night watchman Glenn Juenke testifies during a hearing on a suit against Camp Mystic in the 459th State District Court in Austin, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Will Steward, who lost his 8-year-old daughter Cile Steward in the July 4 flood, hangs his head as he listens to testimony during a hearing on a suit against Camp Mystic in the 459th State District Court in Austin, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

CiCi Steward is comforted by a loved one following a hearing on a suit against Camp Mystic in the 459th State District Court in Austin, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Attorney Mikal Watts questions a witness during a hearing on a suit against Camp Mystic in the 459th State District Court in Austin, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Members of the gallery listen to testimony during a hearing on a suit against Camp Mystic in the 459th State District Court in Austin, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Guard: More could have been saved at Camp Mystic if more adults helped evacuate

Glenn Juenke said a loudspeaker or radio could have summoned more adults to help evacuate guests during a flash flood at the Texas Hill Country camp.

Southtown bar Lowcountry, located at 318 Martinez St., will close at the end of May.

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Southtown bar Lowcountry to close

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Luby’s president addresses viral claim about 'a man looking at little girls'

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Brian Ciaravino, 50, is charged with making a terroristic threat causing fear of serious bodily injury.

Ex-teacher fails alcohol test then threatens shooting

Jennifer and Doug Getten, who lost their 9-year-old daughter Ellen Getten in the July 4th flood, attend a hearing on a suit against Camp Mystic in the 459th State District Court in Austin, Monday, April 13, 2026.

Camp Mystic director recalls desperate fight to save campers

The company that operates the Frio Country Resort in Concan filed for bankruptcy protection to halt a foreclosure by Simmons Bank. Shown in 2023 is the Frio River in Concan.

Hill Country resort turns to bankruptcy to halt foreclosure

Austin Flores, an employee with H-E-B, died days after a workplace accident in San Antonio. His mother says he died a day before his birthday.

H-E-B employee dies after S.A. incident; OSHA investigates

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The puffy tacos come in two different varieties — one topped with carnitas, pineapples and a fresh garlic aioli, and the other topped with steak, a spicy aioli and bits of crumbled queso fresco.

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Hard Rock Cafe unveils Selena-inspired speakeasy on San Antonio River Walk

The new speakeasy experience, called La Flor Escondida, will soft-open on the iconic songstress' birthdeay.

WATCH: House worker erases last trace of Tony Gonzales' congressional career

A House worker armed with a power drill removed a nameplate outside Gonzales' former office. The Texas congressman resigned Tuesday rather than face expulsion.

Bexar County home values dip in 'softening' real-estate market

The Mission Lago neighborhood homes are seen at the intersection of Mission Grande and Highway 281 in San Antonio on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.

Here are 4 local shops to help you find your Fiesta 2026 outfit

Roxie Chung cracks a cascaron over Sylvia Dimayuga's head for a photograph on the first night of A Night in Old San Antonio in 2022.

Why the gordita is Fiesta’s perfect food

From deep Mexican roots to messy charm, the gordita makes the case for Fiesta’s most timeless and satisfying food. Take that, chicken on a stick.

San Antonio Spurs' Dylan Harper smiles during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

What Spurs' Mitch Johnson had to say about Dylan Harper's injured thumb

The coach was asked after Wednesday's practice about the rookie guard's status for the playoff opener against the Blazers.

The puffy tacos come in two different varieties — one topped with carnitas, pineapples and a fresh garlic aioli, and the other topped with steak, a spicy aioli and bits of crumbled queso fresco.

Texas

Hard Rock Cafe unveils Selena-inspired speakeasy on San Antonio River Walk

The new speakeasy experience, called La Flor Escondida, will soft-open on the iconic songstress' birthdeay.

WATCH: House worker erases last trace of Tony Gonzales' congressional career

A House worker armed with a power drill removed a nameplate outside Gonzales' former office. The Texas congressman resigned Tuesday rather than face expulsion.

Bexar County home values dip in 'softening' real-estate market

The Mission Lago neighborhood homes are seen at the intersection of Mission Grande and Highway 281 in San Antonio on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.

Why the gordita is Fiesta’s perfect food

From deep Mexican roots to messy charm, the gordita makes the case for Fiesta’s most timeless and satisfying food. Take that, chicken on a stick.

San Antonio Spurs' Dylan Harper smiles during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

What Spurs' Mitch Johnson had to say about Dylan Harper's injured thumb

The coach was asked after Wednesday's practice about the rookie guard's status for the playoff opener against the Blazers.

Here are 4 local shops to help you find your Fiesta 2026 outfit

Roxie Chung cracks a cascaron over Sylvia Dimayuga's head for a photograph on the first night of A Night in Old San Antonio in 2022.

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The Mission Lago neighborhood homes are seen at the intersection of Mission Grande and Highway 281 in San Antonio on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.

Bexar County home values dip in 'softening' real-estate market

The average home sales price in the county declined from more than $340,000 to $338,800.

Texas

Hard Rock Cafe unveils Selena-inspired speakeasy on San Antonio River Walk

The new speakeasy experience, called La Flor Escondida, will soft-open on the iconic songstress' birthdeay.

Here are 4 local shops to help you find your Fiesta 2026 outfit

Roxie Chung cracks a cascaron over Sylvia Dimayuga's head for a photograph on the first night of A Night in Old San Antonio in 2022.

DWIs expected to rise during Fiesta 2026. Here's how drivers can stay safe.

The San Antonio Police Department made 147 DWI arrests during Fiesta last year.

Texas Hill Country

Why a Hill Country town is removing its nature-themed crosswalks

San Marcos will remove its decorative crosswalks and curb extensions to comply with a state directive against rainbow and other 'non-standard' markings.

An SAPD spokesperson said officers were dispatched around 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to the 15000 block of Market Hill Boulevard at Lark San Antonio after apartment management reported they had been unable to contact a resident for several days.

In standoff at apartment complex near UTSA, woman cuts firefighter, says SAPD

Following the initial encounter, the woman retreated into a back room and barricaded herself inside the apartment, say San Antonio police.

The Mission Lago neighborhood homes are seen at the intersection of Mission Grande and Highway 281 in San Antonio on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.

Bexar County home values dip in 'softening' real-estate market

The average home sales price in the county declined from more than $340,000 to $338,800.

Texas

Hard Rock Cafe unveils Selena-inspired speakeasy on San Antonio River Walk

The new speakeasy experience, called La Flor Escondida, will soft-open on the iconic songstress' birthdeay.

Here are 4 local shops to help you find your Fiesta 2026 outfit

Roxie Chung cracks a cascaron over Sylvia Dimayuga's head for a photograph on the first night of A Night in Old San Antonio in 2022.

Texas Hill Country

Why a Hill Country town is removing its nature-themed crosswalks

San Marcos will remove its decorative crosswalks and curb extensions to comply with a state directive against rainbow and other 'non-standard' markings.

An SAPD spokesperson said officers were dispatched around 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to the 15000 block of Market Hill Boulevard at Lark San Antonio after apartment management reported they had been unable to contact a resident for several days.

In standoff at apartment complex near UTSA, woman cuts firefighter, says SAPD

Following the initial encounter, the woman retreated into a back room and barricaded herself inside the apartment, say San Antonio police.

DWIs expected to rise during Fiesta 2026. Here's how drivers can stay safe.

The San Antonio Police Department made 147 DWI arrests during Fiesta last year.

Opinion

A heart-painted rock is shown across the Guadalupe River from Camp Mystic in Hunt, where 27 campers and counselors died in the flood last summer.

'Am I going to die today?' Finish inquiries before Camp Mystic reopens

Texas should not allow Camp Mystic to reopen unless investigators determine the Eastlands’ conduct on July 4 met the minimum standard of care for a summer camp.

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A crew works at a home construction site earlier this year on the far West Side. Home sales picked up in March.

Rising inventory keeps San Antonio home prices steady as sales recover

Buyers and sellers are navigating “a more dynamic and competitive landscape,” says San Antonio Board of Realtors board Chair Ed Zapata.

Elon Musk fights testifying in Austin lawsuits over ‘random’ $1M giveaways

Federal suits in Austin allege the Tesla and SpaceX CEO misled voters. Their attorneys seek his testimony and documents related to the America PAC program.

Embattled Texas funeral regulator Kristin Tips resigns amid turmoil

Kristin Tips of Terrell Hills recently resigned as chair of the Texas Funeral Services Commission. She had been on the commission since 2017 and was appointed presiding chair in 2024. She is shown in 2025.

Texas title firms end court fights over rival’s ‘systematic raid’ of workers

Alamo Title Co. and sister company Chicago Title of Texas LLC had alleged in separate lawsuits that WFG National Title Company of Texas LLC carried out a “systematic raid” of a combined 71 employees in 2025. WFG denied the allegations. Shown is a screengrab of Alamo Title’s website.

Judge temporarily reinstates women-, minority-owned firms into Texas HUB program

A judge has sided against the state after acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock stripped women- and minority-owned businesses of their Historically Underutilized Business certifications in December.

Icon, an Austin startup focused on 3D printing technology, uses robotic printers to build homes by layering material. The company recently announced a new space and defense division focused on NASA and U.S. military contracts.

Icon announces new space and defense unit led by former U.S. Rep. Will Hurd

Austin-based 3D printing and robotics startup appoints former U.S. Rep Will Hurd as head of its new space and defense division.

A crew works at a home construction site earlier this year on the far West Side. Home sales picked up in March.

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Buyers and sellers are navigating “a more dynamic and competitive landscape,” says San Antonio Board of Realtors board Chair Ed Zapata.

Elon Musk fights testifying in Austin lawsuits over ‘random’ $1M giveaways

Federal suits in Austin allege the Tesla and SpaceX CEO misled voters. Their attorneys seek his testimony and documents related to the America PAC program.

Embattled Texas funeral regulator Kristin Tips resigns amid turmoil

Kristin Tips of Terrell Hills recently resigned as chair of the Texas Funeral Services Commission. She had been on the commission since 2017 and was appointed presiding chair in 2024. She is shown in 2025.

Judge temporarily reinstates women-, minority-owned firms into Texas HUB program

A judge has sided against the state after acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock stripped women- and minority-owned businesses of their Historically Underutilized Business certifications in December.

Icon, an Austin startup focused on 3D printing technology, uses robotic printers to build homes by layering material. The company recently announced a new space and defense division focused on NASA and U.S. military contracts.

Icon announces new space and defense unit led by former U.S. Rep. Will Hurd

Austin-based 3D printing and robotics startup appoints former U.S. Rep Will Hurd as head of its new space and defense division.

Texas title firms end court fights over rival’s ‘systematic raid’ of workers

Alamo Title Co. and sister company Chicago Title of Texas LLC had alleged in separate lawsuits that WFG National Title Company of Texas LLC carried out a “systematic raid” of a combined 71 employees in 2025. WFG denied the allegations. Shown is a screengrab of Alamo Title’s website.

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Former drug dealer says new THC regulations may force him back underground

Texas’s new rules around hemp-derived THC has at least one former dealer reconsidering his decision to go legit

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