Friday, November 6, 2026
San Antonio
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Culture & Events ·
According to the city, Bands of America, DiwaliSA and a Veterans Day Parade are expected to bring large crowds downtown Saturday, Nov. 7.
Schools ·
North East ISD is weighing closing three elementary schools amid a 17,000-student enrollment drop and a $20M budget gap. Trustees discuss Nov. 9 and vote Nov. 16.
City Hall ·
The city's 2027 bond is proposed at $442 million, about half the 2022 bond's size, with no tax increase. Council picked three tri-chairs Thursday, not unanimously.
DevelopingPublic Safety ·
Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting on the far West Side that left one dead. Another person is in critical condition; no officers were hurt.
DevelopingWeather & Environment ·
An old oil well at the Preserve at Medina subdivision is leaking methane and hydrogen, News 4 San Antonio reported. Neighbors are concerned about fumes.
Business & Economy ·
Nonprofit Endeavors and video surveillance company ECAM Technologies announced they are laying off a combined 240 workers.
Read at San Antonio Report
City Hall ·
Former San Antonio mayor Ron Nirenberg plans to move from city politics to leading Bexar County, the San Antonio Report reported.
Read at San Antonio Report
Public Safety ·
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office shut down seven illegal gambling operations this week. Officials described the case as organized criminal activity.
City Hall ·
City Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez wants a study of the potential economic impact of cannabis legalization ahead of the 90th legislative session.
Public Safety ·
Bexar County Criminal District Attorney Joe Gonzales asked a judge to remove his office from prosecuting defense attorney Neil Calfas, citing potential conflicts of interest.
Read at KSAT 12 (ABC)
Public Safety ·
A 19-year-old woman was struck by a car Thursday night on the North Side and is in critical condition, San Antonio police said.
Read at KSAT 12 (ABC)
Elections ·
Congressman-elect Johnny Garcia said bills such as the Dignity Act, which would give migrants legal status, do not go far enough.
Read at San Antonio Current
Public Safety ·
An 18-wheeler rollover at the Ackerman Road exit left the trailer atop a concrete divider, shutting westbound I-10 between Foster and Ackerman late Wednesday.
Public Safety ·
A man was arrested after investigators say he forced his way into a north Bexar County home and threatened the homeowner with a knife.
Read at KSAT 12 (ABC)
Public Safety ·
A domestic violence survivor told KSAT 12 how a 911 call connected her to help. San Antonio and Metro Health work together to support victims when officers arrive.
Read at KSAT 12 (ABC)
Public Safety ·
San Antonio police are investigating after a man died from a fall from the roof of a vacant apartment complex on Pecan Valley Drive. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Public Safety ·
San Antonio firefighters knocked down an early Thursday fire behind a boarded-up home on Gulf Street near the East Side. The blaze caused moderate damage; no injuries were reported.
Read at News 4 San Antonio (WOAI, NBC)
Culture & Events ·
The annual Diwali San Antonio Festival of Lights will be held at Hemisfair this weekend. The free event highlights Indian traditions and culture.
Read at KSAT 12 (ABC)
Culture & Events ·
A Día de la Arquitectura celebration of Latino heritage and community-centered design is set for Saturday at the Bexar County Agrilife Urban Farm.
Health ·
Local researchers at Texas Biomed will examine the brains of aging baboons to look for the earliest signs of Alzheimer's disease.
Read at San Antonio Report
Health ·
Texas Military Institute Episcopal student Gracie Martinez built a Toddler Mobility Trainer this summer using 3D printing, with teacher Omar Valdez and TEAMability.
Read at Texas Public Radio
Sports ·
The San Antonio Spurs take on the Sacramento Kings in NBA Cup group-stage play.
Read at FOX San Antonio (KABB)
Culture & Events ·
A candlelight vigil in downtown San Antonio honors civil rights advocate Dolores Huerta one week after her death.
Read at FOX San Antonio (KABB)
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