The San Antonio Observer News

08/08/2025

“Based on yesterday’s San Antonio City Council meeting, I believe we need a strategic pause in our negotiations with the Spurs. This is a generational investment, and we need the data to move forward smartly,” Mayor Jones stated.

Last week, the community advocacy group COPS/Metro Alliance held a press conference rejecting both the Spurs-funded economic impact study and the broader public-private

08/07/2025

With school starting next week, there’s still time to enjoy back-to-school bashes, supply giveaways, glow dance parties, and nature walks. Most events are totally free—so grab the crew and make the most of these final summer days! https://bit.ly/3H480yJ

08/06/2025

Following his tariff tirade, back in May, Trump announced he would be putting a 100% tariff on all movies made outside the US. With confusion over what that would even look like, or whether he can legally impose tariffs on service-oriented products like movies, the global film industry is reeling from these vague and bold threats made by Trump.

Following his tariff tirade, back in May Trump announced he would be putting a 100% tariff on all movies made outside the US.

08/05/2025

Katt Williams is hitting the fairway—not the stage—as an on-course correspondent for PGA Tour Live at the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Aug. 7–8. https://bit.ly/4lecJf5
(📸: Getty Images)

08/04/2025

As Texas Republicans push a Trump-backed redistricting plan, over 50 House Democrats flee the state—prompting Gov. Abbott to accuse them of “abandonment or forfeiture of an elected state office.” https://bit.ly/451oXTt

07/31/2025

Former Vice President Kamala Harris will have a memoir out in the fall on her historic presidential run. The book is called “107 Days,” the length of her abbreviated campaign, and will be published by Simon & Schuster on Sept. 23.

Kamala Harris is set to release 107 Days, a memoir detailing her historic 2024 presidential campaign. The book offers behind-the-scenes insights and political reflections from the former Vice President.

07/31/2025

School is just around the corner—SAISD heads back on August 13th—but this week still brings plenty of ways to stay active, creative, and connected. https://bit.ly/3GOELQo

07/30/2025

Bexar County’s role in the proposed new arena is officially titled the “Coliseum Complex Venue Project.” There are many moving pieces—and voter approval, city leadership decisions, and team agreements will all need to align before anything actually moves forward. https://bit.ly/40D0QrO

Bexar County’s role in the proposed new arena is officially titled the ‘Coliseum Complex Venue Project’—this article breaks down what

07/28/2025

Bubba Wallace powered through rain delays, overtime restarts, and fuel concerns to make history Sunday, becoming the first Black driver to win a major race on the iconic 2.5-mile oval of Indianapolis Motor Speedway. https://bit.ly/4mfRpXl

07/27/2025

President Donald Trump has once again turned to memes to fuel political spectacle, posting an image depicting himself and Vice President JD Vance in police cars chasing former President Barack Obama, who is driving a white Ford Bronco. https://bit.ly/3J3kBm6

07/24/2025

School may be just around the corner, but summer isn't over yet. This week in San Antonio is packed with outdoor movies, the SAFILM Festival, and free family fun—from watching Moana at the pool to picking up school supplies at local back-to-school bashes and drives.

07/23/2025

San Antonio’s own Tori McClung is making waves in Hollywood. The Sandra Day O’Connor High grad is one of just 40 students nationwide selected for the elite Television Academy Foundation Summer Internship.

A proud San Antonio native is making her mark in Hollywood this summer. Tori McClung, a graduate of Sandra Day O’Connor High School in Helotes