Hey San Antonio on Sunday, August 16th, 2026 — the news from that day:
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Which country has the best jollof rice? A traveling festival aims to find out
One of the most famous dishes across West Africa is Jollof Rice — fragrant rice cooked down with spices, tomatoes and meat. But which version is best? A traveling festival aims to find out.
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In Florida, what does cooperation between local law enforcement and ICE look like?
Sheriffs in Florida are all in on cooperating with ICE, but in practice, it isn't a high priority.
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Arab parties in Israel gear up for major election
Palestinian and Arab minority parties in Israel are gearing up for "the mother of all elections" this fall, as they try to oust a right-wing government they say is racist and a threat to their safety. Their biggest challenge may be divisions amongst themselves, however.
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Rebuilding democracy in Hungary
Over the course of his 16 years as Hungary's prime minister, Viktor Orbán eroded the country's democratic institutions. Now a new government is in power and is working to fix it.
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What caused the migration crisis in Ceuta?
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Maria Munoz Morillo, the Spain bureau chief for Euronews, about what may have prompted thousands of migrants to cross into Spanish territory from Morocco since late July.
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A banned film in India gains popularity
A recent Indian government ban on a film about historical police abuses did not silence the story, it amplified it.
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What's the best movie for a summer hangout? NPR staffers share their thoughts
Some movies are just glorified hangout parties. What is it about these that make us want to watch them again and again?
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Frida Fest brings San Antonio together through art, culture and the resilience of Frida Kahlo
Frida Fest celebrated its 10th anniversary over the weekend. It included vendors, mariachi, folklorico, art, and a Frida Kahlo look-alike contest.
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Judge Sakai: No property tax hike or cuts to basics to close county budget gap
The county needs to close a spending gap of $145 million through 2028.
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Limits on certain firearms, silencers lifted for some in Texas after judge’s order takes effect
Rifles line the walls of the Frisco Gun Club in Frisco on May 1, 2024. Nearly century-old federal restrictions on certain short-barrel firearms and
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Science & Medicine: San Antonio's fungus lab is on the front line of a growing drug-resistance crisis
When doctors can't identify a fungal infection, they often turn to UT Health San Antonio's Fungus Testing Laboratory, which has discovered more than 60 new species since 2013. The lab is now racing to fight drug-resistant fungi while helping bring new antifungal treatments to market.
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Sunday Puzzle: O-OO
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and KXJZ listener Nori Aquino of Sacramento, Calif.
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Billions of sea stars have died. A Northwest tribe is trying to save the species
Sunflower sea stars are critically endangered in the Pacific Ocean. University of Washington researchers are working with the Samish Indian Nation to bring this 24-armed creature back from the brink of extinction.