The San Antonio Public Library is hosting a series of Star Wars-themed events across multiple branches this week to celebrate “May the Fourth,” offering activities for children and adults that include crafts, trivia, and movie screenings.
Bexar County commissioners voted this week during a Commissioners Court meeting in San Antonio to revise a financing agreement tied to a $160 million downtown ballpark project for the San Antonio Missions, scheduled to open in 2028.
A University of Texas at San Antonio student and mariachi musician is seeking help after thieves broke into his car following a Spurs watch party and stole thousands of dollars’ worth of belongings, including a trumpet he says holds deep personal and family significance.
The administration of San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones has experienced additional turnover, with one of its senior officials stepping down after less than a year in office.
Bexar County Commissioners Court this week proclaimed April 30 as National Therapy Animal Day to recognize volunteers and therapy animals providing services in the community.
The amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio returned to Naval Station Norfolk on Tuesday after an eight-and-a-half-month deployment in the Caribbean, where the ship supported missions under U.S. Southern Command, according to Navy officials.
The San Antonio Zoo will unveil a new mural titled “Texas Waters” on Monday inside its Friedrich Aquarium, highlighting regional water ecosystems and conservation themes, zoo officials said.
The San Antonio Arboretum will not open regularly to the public until at least 2028, organizers said, but the site will host an early public event during Fiesta 2026 to preview the development.
Attorney Michael Lyons said in April 2026 that residents should prioritize safety and investigators should determine the cause of two home explosions that injured five people on Preston Hollow Drive in San Antonio on Tuesday night, as federal authorities prepare to lead the investigation.
Severe flooding across the city has turned deadly and forced the cancellation of major Fiesta San Antonio events, including the Texas Cavaliers River Parade and Fiesta de los Reyes at Market Square. Market Square activities later resumed at noon on Tuesday.