Latest updates: SAWS tending to water main break north of downtown, Broadway closed at Grayson for now

Traffic on Broadway is being diverted to Alamo Street while SAWS crews work to repair the ruptured water line. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio water officials say both directions of Broadway at Grayson, just north of downtown and a few blocks from the Pearl, is expected to remain closed until Monday night at the earliest … Read more

Thanksgiving Week in San Antonio: Trash pickup, office closures, and what stays open

San Antonio’s Thanksgiving schedule reveals city closures on Nov. 27 and 28, impacting municipal services but keeping key safety and emergency operations active. SAN ANTONIO — As San Antonians gear up for Thanksgiving week, here’s a heads-up on what’s staying open, what’s shutting down, and how city services will look during the holiday stretch. The … Read more

Gov. Greg Abbott, long a defender of states’ rights, embraces Trump’s push to expand presidential power

Defending Texas sovereignty has been central to Abbott’s political identity. Yet he has helped Trump erode states’ authority over elections and policing. AUSTIN, Texas — Just last year, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott joined a bipartisan chorus of governors in denouncing a Biden administration plan they said would strip states of powers guaranteed to them under … Read more