Texas ends state contract program for women and minority-owned businesses under new comptroller rule

The Comptroller’s Office says the move eliminates race and gender-based preferences. A leading lawmaker argues the acting comptroller cannot change state law. DALLAS — The Texas Comptroller’s Office on Tuesday announced it has restructured the state’s Historically Underutilized Business Program (HUB) and stripped away the designation for women and minority-owned businesses, now only giving that … Read more

First-ever ‘TequilaCon’ set for Spring in South Padre

This three-day immersive weekend will bring together world-class tequila brands, expert educators, guest chefs, mixologists and live entertainers. SAN ANTONIO — Tequila lovers, foodies and beach-bound Texans now have a brand-new festival to pour onto their calendars for the Spring. TequilaCon, a first-of-its-kind celebration, will debut February 27–March 1, 2026, at the picturesque Margaritaville Beach … Read more

UPDATE: SAPD says early morning shooting initially reported as drive-by was self-inflicted

However, after further interviews, detectives say the woman admitted the shooting was self-inflicted and happened accidentally. SAN ANTONIO — A woman is recovering after an early-morning shooting on the southeast-side, though San Antonio police now say the gunfire was accidental and self-inflicted, according to an updated report. The incident happened around 2 a.m. Tuesday in … Read more