Hey San Antonio on Saturday, August 8th, 2026 — the news from that day:
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In blue San Antonio, Paxton taps locals to warn Republicans about progressive rule
Attorney General Ken Paxton tapped some unexpected names to introduce him at his packed campaign rally at the Angry Elephant on Saturday. Bexar County Commissioner Grant Moody and San Antonio Councilwoman Misty Spears took the stage asking the roughly 200 Republicans in attendance to rally their …
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Hecklers crash Ken Paxton’s U.S. Senate campaign stop in San Antonio
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton speaks at the Angry Elephant on Saturday. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton caught flak from hecklers during a
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Stone Terrace Gastropub takes flight in challenging Stone Oak space that claimed 6 others
Stone Terrace Gastropub is set on finding culinary success in a Stone Oak Parkway commercial space where many restaurants have failed.
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3 San Antonio hospitals make US News best list, more stories
Editor's note: The top San Antonio news of the week includes a prestigious ranking of Texas hospitals and some exciting openings on the horizon. Read on for our top stories, then visit this guide to plan your weekend.
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Pearl looks to expand again by adding more shops in place of 2 vacant buildings, parking lot
The developer has requested the city’s approval to raze a historic structure to make way for multiple new storefronts along Avenue A and make improvements to Pearl Parkway.
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Sid Miller says Republicans will lose statewide elections due to data center development, backlash
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller speaks at a rally against data center development on the Capitol grounds in Austin on July 27, 2026. LUBBOCK —
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Democrats in Congress, able to visit ICE lockups in Texas, describe grim conditions
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, speaks to the media in San Antonio, Texas after visiting the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention
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New Latin seafood restaurant (a)mar aims for late summer debut in space near the Pearl
New Pearl-area eatery (a)mar isn't rushing its grand opening. The owners behind new Pearl restaurant (a)mar are well aware that San Antonio diners are
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Where I Live: Thompson Community
Joey Cipriano first wrote about this community in 2021. Now he’s president of “one of the most active neighborhood associations in District 5”