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Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

New rainbow sidewalk unveiled

New rainbow sidewalk unveiled

Alex Blumenthal, Contributor April 14, 2026

San Antonio installed a new rainbow sidewalk in the Pride Cultural Heritage district. The installation came in response after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the removal of “political ideologies” from state...

Fiesta’s new $5 entry fee

Fiesta’s new $5 entry fee

Johnpaul Buwule, Marketing Manager April 14, 2026

In a 7-4 San Antonio City Council vote, Fiesta de los Reyes — the largest free Fiesta event bringing about 250,000 guests — will require a $5 entry fee for certain hours.  To run and operate Fiesta,...

2027 bond half of 2022 amount, Mayor reveals

2027 bond half of 2022 amount, Mayor reveals

Amanda Fuentes, Assistant News Editor April 1, 2026

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and District 7 Councilwoman Mariana Alderete Gavito reviewed city finances and economic development priorities at the latest town hall meeting. The meeting was held at the Garza...

State of the City Week of 3/17

State of the City Week of 3/17

Paige Dewlen, Contributor March 17, 2026

Not subscribed to local news but still want to stay up-to-date on the happenings around town? Look no further. Highlighting notable stories from external San Antonio news sources, State of the City summarizes...

Stand against AI data centers

Stand against AI data centers

Hallie Lott, Web Editor February 24, 2026

The San Marcos City Council voted to reject a land use change on Feb. 18, which would have allowed a data center to be constructed southwest of the downtown area. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside...

State of the City: Week of 2/10

State of the City: Week of 2/10

Amanda Fuentes, Contributor February 10, 2026

Not subscribed to local news but still want to stay up-to-date on the happenings around town? Look no further. Highlighting notable stories from external San Antonio news sources, State of the City summarizes...

Alberto Peña raises his fist in the air in protest at the City Council ICE special session.

Fear, frustration: Rage against ICE in SA

Marisela Cruz, News Editor January 27, 2026

San Antonio’s city council members took to the municipal building last Thursday to address the San Antonio Police Department’s legal obligations to cooperate with federal agencies such as U.S....

State of the City: Week of 9/23

State of the City: Week of 9/23

Hallie Lott, Contributor September 23, 2025

Not subscribed to local news but still want to stay up-to-date on the happenings around town? Look no further. Highlighting notable stories from external San Antonio news sources, State of the City summarizes...

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