Want to be part of 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston? 5,200 volunteers are needed and there are some perks

The Houston Host Committee said applications are now open for volunteers for the seven soccer matches and other World Cup events next summer. HOUSTON — The countdown is on! In just 10 months, the first of seven FIFA World Cup matches will kick off in Houston as part of the 2026 tournament. As the excitement … Read more

The city and Spurs are close to finalizing terms on a downtown arena. Ron Nirenberg is as optimistic as ever about the plan.

August 27 is when the San Antonio City Council could consider approving the terms sheet for a billion-dollar downtown Spurs arena. SAN ANTONIO — The City of San Antonio and Spurs Sports & Entertainment are closer to finalizing a terms agreement for a new downtown arena, according to officials.  The development follows several days of … Read more

Judge hears case on Texas law mandating Ten Commandments in schools

Plaintiffs in Texas are suing over a law requiring the Ten Commandments in schools, citing First Amendment concerns. SAN ANTONIO — On Friday a federal judge in San Antonio heard arguments in a lawsuit filed by parents from different religious backgrounds. They’re suing several Texas school districts, including North East ISD, Alamo Heights ISD, and … Read more

Trump administration relaxes regulations on industries producing methane

Environmental activists say this is a step backwards, but oil and gas experts say it is needed. SAN ANTONIO — In July, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Treasury Department to eliminate some clean energy incentives. That could affect the bills of homeowners across Texas. One of the industries that will take … Read more

SAPD: Several people abandoned with ‘no power or water’ on northeast side

No arrest have been announced, but San Antonio authorities are investigating it as an abandonment case. SAN ANTONIO — Eight disabled people were found living in disturbing conditions inside a northeast-San Antonio home Thursday, after a neighbor called 911 when one resident ran for help, authorities say. San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) officers responded to … Read more