Hey San Antonio on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 — the news from that day:
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University Health moves 14,000-pound ‘Flor de Esperanza’ from Medical Center to new South Side hospital
The 23-foot-tall steel sculpture, designed by artist Sebastián and painted bright yellow, was previously displayed at University Hospital in the South Texas Medical Center.
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San Antonio climber among 10 killed in Pakistan avalanche with famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja
Mallory Geis, a 39-year-old San Antonio mountaineer who left her Pilates business to pursue high-altitude climbing, was part of an international expedition on Broad Peak.
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San Antonio Botanical Garden embraces math on Saturday to 'Celebrate Infinity Day'
The San Antonio Botanical Garden brings another "Math in Bloom" event on Aug. 8. It's called "Celebrate Infinity Day."
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Trump says he will pull Blanche’s attorney general nomination until Cornyn leaves office
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, speaks with reporters as he departs following a vote at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on July 27, 2026. WASHINGTON
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Alamo Ranch commute could go from 20 minutes to 3 after Bexar County builds new 6-lane elevated roadway
Alamo Ranch is one of the hubs of local population growth in Bexar County. Public officials are expanding roads in the area to keep up.
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Market Square dedicates ‘The Spirit Within,’ a 155-foot mural honoring the women who shaped it
The 155-foot-long, 18-foot-tall mural was formally dedicated Saturday at Market Square.
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SwRI scientist announces first direct temperature measurements beneath Io’s surface
The readings came from a microwave instrument designed by SwRI scientist Scott Bolton, Juno’s principal investigator.
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Mayor targets funding for Spurs’ new arena in hunt to reduce city budget gap
After pushing to vote again on a new arena, Jones will hear from residents at three public listening sessions. The Spurs say the deal is done.