San Antonio Express-News Podcasts: Recent Episodes
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Express-News taste team hosts Hayden owner Adam Lampinstein and executive chef Bill Corbett to talk about their popular Pastrami, expansion plans, and their philosophy when developing a menu.
Five years in the making, “The Wiz” was the first musical to be produced at Sam Houston in at least three decades, They faced technical and financial challenges, delays in set construction and costume design, and competing demands on students, many of whom had little or no experience in live theater.
Express-News sportswriters discuss the latest Spurs win streak and how it might affect the team's chances of landing a top spot in the upcoming NBA draft.
The Express-News political team hosts Texas senator José Menéndez as he looks ahead to the next legislative session.
Sports editor Nick Talbot hosts UT beat writer Nick Moyle and UTSA beat writer Greg Luca to talk championships and bowl games!
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The Express-News Political team discusses the Georgia runoff, Sinema defection, and recent drag-show furor.
The Express-News taste team joins the show to bring you what a "Best Day Ever" looks like at the Pearl! These are the best places to eat, drink and have a good time.
Express-News sportswriters discuss the mounting losses and the tough road yet ahead to the NBA lottery.
The Express-News political team visits with political consultant Laura Barbarena to discuss her recent campaign wins in the County Judge race and the DA race.
Express news sports writers discuss Greg Popovich's mysterious illness, Jakob Poeltl's career season, and the latest on Joshua Primo.
The Express-News political team hosts district 6 councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda to discuss the recent turmoil at city hall, the shooting of Erik Cantu, and the transportation challenges that San Antonio is facing.
The Express-News political team discusses the controversies surrounding Clayton Perry and Mario Bravo.
Express-news sportswriters detail the mounting injuries, predict wins and losses and discuss more of the fallout from the Joshua Primo allegations.
Sports editor Nick Talbot and Greg Luca bring discuss the latest in the world of minor league sports teams in San Antonio like the new XFL team, SAFC's success, and the ownership shakeup of the Missions baseball team.
Express-News sportswriters break down the shocking news of the Spurs waiving Joshua Primo and dissect the incredible start to a season with very low expectations
UTSA Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department of Political Science and Geography Jon Taylor joins the show to discuss the challenges that Republicans and Democrats face leading up to the midterm elections.
Express-News columnist Elaine Ayala is joined by UTSA Professor Emerita Ellen Riojas Clark. Together, they discuss the history of Dia de Muertos and give some do's and don'ts to help celebrate the holiday respectfully.
Express-news sportswriters discuss Jeremey Sochan's breakout performance and wonder if this roster might be too good to tank for Victor Wembanyama.
Express-News metro editor Greg Jefferson and reporter Michelle Del Rey discuss the shooting of 17-year-old Erik Cantu at the hands of a now-former SAPD officer."
This week on EN Depth Express-News publisher Mark Medici and Hearstlab Scout Lisa Gillespie join the show to discuss Hearstlab and its mission to provide cash investments and and services to early-stage women-led start-ups!
Taste Team members Chuck Blount and Paul Stephen join the show to talk churros, "authenticity" in food and food trends that need to go away!
U.S. Representative for Texas's 23rd congressional district Tony Gonzalez joins the show to discuss immigration, possible Spurs relocation, and the Uvalde tragedy.
Express News Sports writers Mike Finger, Tom Orsborn, Jeff McDonald, and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss the Spurs' roster leading into the new season, who will run the offense, and whether or not this could be Coach Pop's last season.
County commissioner Justin Rodriguez talks Spurs, voting access and the future of the West Side.
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A conversation with Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez about CPS Energy rebates, crime prevention, San Antonio's Migrant Resource Center, expanding the nondiscrimination ordinance, stray animals and more.
Anxiety likely was part of the first day of school for almost every student and family in Uvalde. But for those whose loved ones were murdered that day, and those who survived the shooting, the day was excruciating, yet another reminder of all they lost.
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Marine Corps veteran John Lira has launched a campaign for the Democratic nomination in U.S. District 23 and talks about why he thinks he can beat Tony Gonzales.
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Rosario Neaves is a 42-year-old San Antonio woman who became severely ill with long COVID 2 1/2 years ago, early in the pandemic. Since then, she’s made 16 emergency room visits and been hospitalized twice. She’s battled shortness of breath, pulse rates so high she feared a heart attack, intolerance to heat, and profound weakness that some days left her unable to get out of bed.
'Beyond my control': A San Antonio woman's two-year battle with long COVID
The Gillespie County elections administrator and her staff are stepping down — reportedly due to death threats that started after Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential contest and began falsely claiming he hadn’t.
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Columnist Gilbert Garcia hosts a panel including metro editor Greg Jefferson, investigative reporter Brian Chasnoff, and city hall reporter Megan Stringer.
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Express News Sports writer Mike Finger, Tom Orsborn, Jeff McDonald, and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss the Spurs' decision to trade All-Star point guard Dejounte Murray
San Antonio Express-News sports writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and Nick Talbot evaluate Spurs 2022 draft moves.
Read more: Spurs' Summer League team loaded with first-round picks
Express news sports writers discuss the possible draft moves that the San Antonio Spurs could make with their picks.
Express News courthouse reporter Elizabeth Zavala joins the show to break down how a Bexar County judge was stripped of most of the cases in her docket.
Read: Embattled judge in Bexar County stripped of most of her court cases
A San Antonio police officer shot and killed a 13-year-old boy, who crashed a stolen car into the police car. Crime journalist Jacob Beltran reports on the incident and ensuing outrage.
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San Antonio boy killed by police was not a threat, attorney Lee Merritt says
Family remembers 13-year-old boy killed by police, demands release of bodycam footage
Express news reporters discuss A bipartisan deal that has emerged after the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde.
An increasingly tense dynamic is developing between Texas police and the media. In recent days, law enforcement officers in Uvalde have blocked reporters from engaging with residents and covering the aftermath of the horrific May 24 mass shooting at Robb Elementary.
Read: ‘That seems overboard’: Out-of-town police in Uvalde block cameras, disrupt coverage of tragedy’s aftermath
The mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde has devastated a community and shocked the nation. Columnist Cary Clack, who visited Uvalde the day after the massacre, believes something about the response to this shooting feels different.
Morning of chaos: A reconstruction of how the Uvalde massacre unfolded
An increasingly tense dynamic is developing between Texas police and the media. In recent days, law enforcement officers in Uvalde have blocked reporters from engaging with residents and covering the aftermath of the horrific May 24 mass shooting at Robb Elementary.
Read: ‘That seems overboard’: Out-of-town police in Uvalde block cameras, disrupt coverage of tragedy’s aftermath
The mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde has devastated a community and shocked the nation. Columnist Cary Clack, who visited Uvalde the day after the massacre, believes something about the response to this shooting feels different.
Morning of chaos: A reconstruction of how the Uvalde massacre unfolded
Express News metro columnist and host of the Puro Politics podcast joins the show to discuss the Lieutenants Governors race, Bexar county judges race, attorney general race, and district 28 race.
Check out the Express-News voters guide for more information on all the primary races
One of the first to write about the baby formula shortage, reporter Annie Blanks explains why San Antonio has the highest out-of-stock rate for baby formula of any U.S. metro area — and what this means for local families.
Read: ‘How am I going to feed her?’: Baby formula shortage peaks in San Antonio, leaving moms scrambling
Military reporter Sig Christenson breaks down the ongoing controversy of military personnel refusing to obey vaccine orders.
Read: Following orders is an absolute in the military — but with vaxx orders, it absolutely depends
Gov. Greg Abbott is angry that migrant babies in U.S. custody are being fed. The replacement theory behind the Buffalo shooting is madness. This and more on the wedge issues ahead of elections.
Read: Garcia: The same governor who champions the ‘sanctity of life’ wants migrant babies to starve
Express News education reporter Danya Perez Express elaborates on the firing of a longtime San Antonio College professor due to a his involvement with the Texas Academic Decathalon.
Read more: After 25 years, San Antonio College lost a valuable tradition, ousted professor says
The Express-News political team discuss the political fate of Congress’s lone anti-choice Democrat, Henry Cuellar. He faces a tough challenge from Jessica Cisneros. Also on the table, city bond elections and anxieties over San Antonio Spurs management moves.
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Garcia: Henry Cuellar rally defined by what was left unsaid
Express News restaurant critic Mike Sutter joins the show to break down his list of the top 10 restaurants in San Antonio!
Bexar County GOP chair talks about the bond, the 2022 midterms and the selection process for county commissioner.
Express-News business columnist Micheal Taylor breaks down common myths about the Texas tax system and explains how taxes affect people differently at various income levels.
Read: Low-tax Texas? That’s a tall tale, and state’s tax structure leads to fiscal distortions
Taxes on wealth don’t impact the rich the way they do the rest of us
Health care journalist Laura Garcia explains the work behind her special report on the health inequities that have plagued San Antonio and were made worse by the COVID 19 pandemic.
Business journalist Richard Webner discusses the rise in property tax values, who is responsible for them and how homeowners can fight back. We also talk bout his conversation with Hotel Contessa GM Dan Waters and the future of the hospitality industry downtown.
Express News reporter Emilie Eaton breaks down changes to a drone law that restricted San Antonio area journalists and photographers from doing their jobs.
Plus, she follows up on last year's report on domestic violence and how a program designed to help domestic violence victims is lacking resources.
MySA Food and Culture Editor Madalyn Mendoza discusses her groundbreaking work on the continued grip of San Antonio's history of redlining neighborhoods.
Read: ‘Tentacles’ of redlining continue to grip upward mobility in San Antonio
The Express-News political team discusses this state’s chronic problem with property taxes; in Bexar County, home appraisals are up more than 23 percent. Plus, the impact of Gov. Abbotts increased inspections on the border, and an update on Leticia Van de Putte.
Spike in San Antonio property values stuns homeowners; ‘It’s like being at a loss for words’
Express news sportswriters discuss the San Antonio Spurs expectations for the NBA play-in tournament.
Express-News staff writers Rene Guzman and Deborah Martin join the show to talk about Fiesta 2022! We have your guide to the best Fiesta experience There are new routes for parades, and we also discuss the tragic loss of Hispanic Elvis.
Express-News sportswriters discuss the recent Spurs win streak and how it could impact their draft prospects.
Express news reporter Guillermo Contreras joins the show to discuss the recent jury verdict regarding the 2015 death of a man shot by Bexar County deputies.
Water and environment reporter Elena Bruess joins the show to discuss the federal conservation effort over at Camp Bullis, the fight for who controls water regulation in the area surrounding Medina Lake and when stage one water restrictions will be lifted in San Antonio
Veteran Democratic strategist Laura Barberena did consulting work for the Sakai campaign, and she joins the show to talk about what made his campaign so successful in the first round of the election process.
Read: Sakai, Minjarez headed to Democratic runoff for Bexar County judge; DeBerry wins GOP
Express-News columnist Gilbert Garcia joins the show to preview the Texas primary elections on March 1st
Features reporter Richard Marini and staff photographer Josie Norris join the show and bring us into the process of covering the Ukrainian protest in San Antonio.
Express news staff writer Sig Christiansen joins the show to discuss the ongoing clemency bid for soldiers executed in 1917.
Express-News Editorial page editor Josh Brodesky and ED board members Nancy Preyer-Johnson and Brandon Lingle join the show to talk about the work of putting together a comprehensive voters guide for the 2022 Texas primary election
First day of early voting, endorsements in the county judge race and AOC's visit to San Antonio.
Express News UTSA beat writer Greg Luca joins the show to discuss the UTSA football program's offseason moves.
Express-News sportswriters discuss all of the trades and picks that the Spurs made before the NBA trade deadline
Express-News Reporter Annie Blanks joins the show to discuss the recent Grand Jury capital murder indictment of a Caldwell County man, as well as the city of Buda's fight against an Austin developer.
Express-News beat writers discuss the teams chances in the lottery and evaluate the rebuilding process
Express-News beat writers discuss the impact of Dejounte Murray chasing the Spurs triple-double record.
Read:With Dejounte Murray chasing his Spurs triple-double record, David Robinson’s greatness recalled
Express-News beat writers discuss the investor group shakeup as well as the looming trade deadline and what possible trades the San Antonio Spurs could make.
Read: Spurs add Airbnb co-founder Gebbia as investor
Express-News journalists Jacob Beltran and Guillermo Contreras discuss their reporting on the disappearance of 3-year-old Lina Sardar Khil, a refugee from Afghanistan, and the FBI's involvement in the search efforts.
Read: ‘A piece of my heart’ — Hopes for a better life for Lina Sardar Khil dashed by her disappearance in San Antonio
Sportswriters Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn review the toll of COVID protocols on the San Antonio Spurs after their seven-game East Coast trip. Plus, 19-year-old Josh Primo's solid performance and the age-old G League question.
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Staff writer Scott Huddleston reviews the growing list the candidates vying for Bexar County judge in place of Nelson Wolff who plans to retire. Plus, an update on the Alamo redevelopment project.
Read: Former 4th Court justice appointed to fill Bexar County commissioner’s seat at least through 2022
Food writers Chuck Blount and Mike Sutter recap their Taste series 52 Weeks of Food Trucks.
The Ultimate Guide to San Antonio Food Trucks
Reporter Annie Blanks joins the show to discuss the unprecedented growth going on in Dripping Springs and the development moratorium put in place to mitigate the growth.
Sportswriters Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn, and sports editor Nick Talbot talk about the latest Spurs wins as well as the turmoil that the latest COVID outbreak is causing on the league.
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Greg Luca joins the show to welcome UTSA starting quarterback Frank Harris as he prepares to face off against San Diego State at the 2021 Frisco Bowl on December 21st.
Sportswriters Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn, and sports editor Nick Talbot talk about the latest Spurs road wins as well as what it will take to keep up their current win streak.
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Austin bureau reporter Taylor Goldenstein joins the show to talk about the latest on the book review prompted by Texas lawmaker Matt Krause.
Staff writer Timothy Fanning joins the show to talk about San Antonio world records, Knight Rider 2000 and the North Pole Marker at Hogwild records.
Sportswriters Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn, and sports editor Nick Talbot talk about the latest Spurs road wins as well as how many potential All-Stars are on this current Spurs roster.
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Sports reporter Greg Luca joins the show to discuss the incredible UTSA football season, the UIW football programs' success, and what we can expect from the teams moving forward!
Sportswriters Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn, and sports editor Nick Talbot talk about the roster potential roster changes and which players should be getting more play time.
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Sportswriters Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn, and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss the development of Spur's young core talent.
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Express News restaurant critic Mike Sutter joins the show to discuss his 4 part series on the best restaurants on the riverwalk!
The 9 best locally owned San Antonio River Walk restaurants
The 7 best hotel restaurants on the San Antonio River Walk, including Landrace, Range, Ambler and Ocho
The 6 best chain restaurants on the San Antonio River Walk
The 10 best restaurants on the San Antonio River Walk, ranked
San Antonio state representative Trey Martinez Fischer talks with the Express-News political team about Democrats prospects in the midterm elections.
Read: Martinez Fischer wants D.C. Democrats to move with greater urgency
Sportswriters Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn, and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss Spur's tough loss at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Express-News staff writer Greg Luca joins the show to break down the UTSA football program's undefeated season.
The Express-News conducted more than 75 interviews with police, prosecutors, judges and experts in the field. Reporters sought out survivors of abuse and listened to their stories. They scoured police reports, court files and other records to create a comprehensive database of family violence fatalities. Criminal justice reporter Emilie Eaton talks about the work behind this investigative series.
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Sportswriters Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn, and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss how the San Antonio Spurs pulled off a win against the defending NBA champs and a loss against the Pacers.
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The Express-News political team tackle the City Council divide over the Greenway Trails, a newly proposed expansion of San Antonio’s nondiscrimination ordinance and the possibility of new council districts.
Read: City Council splits over 2022 bond program
Express-News business writer Diego Mendoza-Moyers lays out the ongoing turmoil at CPS Energy including the resignation of CEO Paula Gold-Williams, the search for her replacement and the ongoing rate increase discussions.
Read: CPS Energy trims proposed rate increase after CEO announces early-2022 resignation
Sportswriters Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn, and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss how the San Antonio Spurs have kept teams within reach and what they can do to get the win in close games.
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Arts writer Deborah Martin breaks down the ongoing financial crises and labor disputes that continue to plague the San Antonio Symphony.
Read: Why does the San Antonio Symphony keep having financial crises?
The Express-News political team discuss Paula Gold-Williams’ pending departure, and what it tells us about the state of CPS Energy. Plus, Scott Huddleston joins with insight to the ongoing tension between Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar and Commissioner Trish DeBerry.
Read: CPS Energy tries to regain its footing
Sportswriters Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn, and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss the 2021 NBA season opener and what Spurs fans can expect over the course of the 2021 season
Sportswriters Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn, and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss the 2021 NBA Preseason roster and what changes will be made for the upcoming regular season.
Staff writer Madison Iszler joins the show to talk about a new initiative that takes aim at racial inequality in San Antonio, as well well as the Spurs' new northwest side campus .
As quarries expand in the Hill Country, Texas landscapes and homeowners pay the price. Investigative reporter Brian Chasnoff reports on the growing demand for stricter regulations on the $10 billion industry.
Read: The cost of Hill Country quarries: Dirt, dust, muddy creeks, altered rivers
The Express-News politics team remembers legendary columnist Roddy Stinson, as well as redistricting maps and Democrat candidate Matthew Dowd.
Read: Roddy Stinson, former San Antonio Express-News columnist and champion for the voiceless, has died
Criminal justice reporter Emilie Eaton joins the show to talk about her time visiting Bexar County's crime lab!
Staff writer Annie Blanks joins the show to discuss her story on the San Marcos camping and panhandling crackdown that drew blowback from residents.
Sportswriters Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn, and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss the 2021 NBA Preseason expectations and predictions for the San Antonio Spurs
Eleven-year-old Lia Morales, a student at Harlandale Middle School, is a rising star in the world of table tennis, ranked No. 13 in the nation among 12-and-under players.
Read: Harlandale Middle School student ranked among best in the nation in table tennis
Associate Editorial Page Editor & columnist Nancy Preyor-Johnson joins the show to discuss her latest editorials on Education issues related to the STAAR test, supporting teachers and the continued controversies on South San ISD board
Express-News restaurant critic Mike Sutter lays out his process for reviewing a restaurant, the transition from a 4-star system to a 5-star one and his philosophy on restaurant reviews. "If Dad takes his family out and they have a bad dining experience, it's not the restaurant's fault, it's Dad's fault."
Read: Review: Frida Mexican Restaurant & Bar in Stone Oak among San Antonio's worst Mexican restaurants
City Council District 1 Councilman Mario Bravo talks about homelessness, CPS Energy, and how to improve the city budget process.
The president of the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, Lydia Camarillo, talks about the possibility of a new district in San Antonio.
Read: Abbott: Third special legislative session will begin Sept. 20
Very few people even know San Antonio is a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy - and it's been four years. Express-News staff writer Paul Stephen breaks down the city's little known historic designation.
Read: S.A.’s a UNESCO City of Gastronomy? What’s that?
Al Kauffman says the enforcement mechanism used for SB8 is unprecedented in the history of the abortion debate and is designed to ‘avoid court interpretation.'
Related: Anti-abortion laws used to exempt cases of rape and incest. Not anymore in Texas.
Air Force veteran Brandon Lingle is the newest member of the Editorial Board, and he shares his memories and reflections from his time deployed in Afghanistan.
"For a guy who spent nearly two decades in the military, I wasn't putting my positions out there," Lingle reflects on his transition from public affairs in the military, to a newsroom journalist, to Editorial Board columnist.
Read: Lingle: As Afghanistan falls, memories haunt
Environments and water issues reporter Elene Breuss joins the show to discuss her articles on the return of mussels to the San Antonio river, invasive plants, and the conservation of Honey Creek Ranch
The Express-News political team explores the fascinating possibilities of a potential showdown between San Antonio's former district attorney Nico LaHood and state Rep. Lyle Larson.
Read more: Garcia: Former DA LaHood seriously considering a run for Texas House
Investigative reporter Marina Starleaf Riker joins the show and talks about her time at the Children's Hospital of San Antonio,
Education reporter Danya Perez breaks down the evolving mask mandate issue and COVID-19 protocols across San Antonio as city deals with another surge of cases.
Read: North East ISD board votes 5-1 to mandate masks following arguments against it from overflow crowd
San Antonio ISD vows to require masks and employee vaccinations - with or without court backing
Staff writer Mike Sutter joins the show to talk about his head to head comparison of Fred's Fish Fry and Sea Island as well as the ongoing 52 Weeks of Food Trucks series
Samuel Igbo is a 15-year-old Boerne High School student who taught himself to play violin by watching Itzhak Perlman videos on YouTube. He's the focus of staff writer Vincent T. Davis latest San Antonio Stories column.
Read: 'The Lord wants me to play' - Boerne teen violinist selected for Carnegie Hall orchestra
Investigative reporter Marina Starleaf Riker joins the show to discuss why the state of Texas denied the city's request for more nurses during the latest COVID-19 surge.
Staff writer Sig Christenson discusses his recent trip to the border near Del Rio, Texas to report on Governor Greg Abbott's border fence.
Read: Abbott's border wall is a chain-link fence, built by soldiers in a community tired of political games
Sportswriters Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn, and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss the 2021 NBA Draft for the San Antonio Spurs
Staff writer Rene Guzman joins the show to discuss his latest article on a San Antonio area record shop owner whose illness has forced him to find a new home for his collection of over 100,000 vinyl records.
Express News sportswriters Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, and Tom Orsborn along with sports editor Nick Talbot talk about possible draft outcomes for the Spurs as well as discuss Greg Popovich and Olympic baskeball.
Texas Longhorns insider Nick Moyle breaks down the Longhorns' move to leave the Big 12 conference to join the SEC.
Columnist Elaine Ayala joins the show to discuss her column on the painful history of Fiesta san Antonio and what can be done to cut those ties.
Courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala joins the show to talk about the ongoing capital murder trial of Otis McKane, charged with capital murder in the shooting of Police Det. Benjamin Marconi
Breaking down the Legislature's quorum break and Shirley Gonzales's interest in the Housing Commission post.
Suicides in the armed services hit a record 571 in 2020. The cause is a mystery to Pentagon officials. Senior reporter Sig Christenson talks about military suicides in the COVID era.
Related reading: Military suicides in COVID era hit a new high
Based in San Antonio, Adam Serwer is a staff writer for The Atlantic. He talks about his new book, "The Cruelty is the Point."
Read more: Adam Serwer explains why 'The Cruelty is the Point' of Trump's platform
Justin Vine delayed going to the hospital for as long as he could because he had no insurance. He endured weeks on a ventilator, a two-month coma, vivid hallucinations and the fear of what it all might cost him. Reporter Lauren Caruba and photographer Lisa Krantz talk about the year they spent covering Justin's story.
Read more: COVID nearly killed this uninsured nurse. A year later, he's still recovering.
The harsh West Texas desert is claiming more migrant bodies as smugglers send more through the remote terrain. Correspondent Dudley Althaus talks about his latest report for the Express-News: Death in the desert.
Columnist Chris Tomlinson talks about his new book, 'Forget the Alamo' which debunks 185 years of Alamo myth-making.
Read more: Forget the Alamo's myths, do not risk San Antonio's reputation
Special correspondent Jason Bush breaks down the federal trial of Jorge Juan Torres López, who served as interim governor of Mexico’s Coahuila state for much of 2011. López is the first public official to be sentenced in a massive corruption investigation that began nearly a decade ago in San Antonio. Read more: Three-year prison term for former Mexican governor who laundered bribe money in Texas
Express-News journalist Scott Huddleston joins the show and breaks down the conflict between Trish DeBerry and Javier Salazar and ‘the most discussed boat ever in San Antonio.’
Express-News writer Guillermo Contreras lays out a kickback scheme that landed a Randolph civilian worker in federal court in San Antonio for wire fraud conspiracy. Even after Keith Alan Seguin retired from the government in 2017, the scheme is the largest military graft case to come out of San Antonio in at least a decade.
Read more: Bribery case at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph has a major defense contractor under scrutiny
Ex-Air Force civilian admits taking $2.3 million in bribes for rigging big contracts
Reporter Scott Huddleston lays out the ongoing confrontation between Bexar County commissioner, the sheriff and Black Rifle Coffee Co. over a $32,000 donation for a boat.
Read more: Sheriff Salazar urges everyone to ‘chill’ in wake of social media firestorm over Black Rifle Coffee Co. donation
Texas representative Lyle Larson from San Antonio speaks out on SB 7, electric grid, Medicaid expansion and Dan Patrick.
Read more: ‘The lieutenant governor is just a jerk’: Lyle Larson takes on Dan Patrick
Staff writers Rene Guzman and Deborah Martin join the show to discuss the return to Fiesta.
Read more: Finally Fiesta: San Antonio's citywide celebration is back for a summer fling
The Express-News political team breaks down the tilt to the left in the City Council, and Austin bureau reporter Cayla Harris discusses SB 7, the voting bill, and the historic walkout at the Capitol.
Read more: Will the GOP election law undergo changes in a special session?
Reporters Jeremy Wallace and Cayla Harris, from the Express-News Austin bureau, share their experiences during the “amazing 48 hours” inside the Texas House of Representatives as Democrats strategized the historical walkout against the controversial SB7.
Travel and tourism reporter Randy Diamond joins the show to talk about the tourism industry's struggle to employ staff as COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease.
In the final Spurs Insider of the 2020-2021 season sports, Mike Finger, Nick Talbot, Jeff McDonald, and Tom Orsborn discuss what the future may hold for the Spurs.
San Antonio Express-News sports writers discuss what the Spurs will need to do in order to make it past the Grizzlies in the play-in tournament.
Read more: As San Antonio Spurs face elimination, could more than a season end?
Metro columnist Elaine Ayala joins the show to talk about Bridget McDermott Flood's new book "Blue Hole Wisdom" about the nuns who founded Incarnate Word University
Express-News sports columnist Mike Finger reflects on Tim Duncan's career as a member of the San Antonio Spurs as well as his legacy in the pantheon of NBA all-time greats.
Express News features reporter Rene Guzman joins the show to talk about his time with San Antonio rapper Southside Hoodlum.
Express-News sports writers discuss what the Spurs need to do to make it into the NBA play-in tournament.
Read more: Spurs ready to embrace play-in pressure cooker
Staff writer and part of the Express-News Taste team Mike Sutter joins the show to talk about the restaurant and bar boom on the near east side.
Express-News sportswriters discuss Spur's recent losing streak and whether or not they can recover and sneak into the playoffs.
Our 52 Weeks of Food Trucks series returns today with a look at a trailer that gives peanut butter and jelly sandwiches an adult flavor upgrade. Check our Taste team's page before lunch.
Thunderstorms that pounded the San Antonio area Wednesday night are likely to linger into the weekend, though with less intensity. In San Antonio today, expect a high of 74 with more showers.
With all this rain in the forecast, you should check out our interactive flood risk map. It allows you to enter a property address or zoom and drag the map to see the percentage of properties in a given area that are at risk of flooding in the next 30 years
Express-News staff writer Brandon Lingle breaks down his time reporting on SpaceX in Boca Chica and Brownsville.
Express-News sportswriters discuss the Spurs' recent wins and contemplate whether the team is now in control of their playoff future.
The White House has tapped Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez to lead the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement — the agency that Gonzalez challenged under former President Donald Trump. Gonzalez wasn't the only Texan in national political news yesterday.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is suing the federal government over a program that provides debt relief to racially and ethnically diverse farmers and ranchers that he says discriminates against white ones, including himself.
With three days left in April, don't expect to see the sun much before the calendar flips to May. It'll be mostly cloudy today with possible showers and a high of 90.
Today is the last day for early voting in the local election. If you're headed to the polls today, check out our voter guide and the complete list of our Editorial Board's recommendations. Election Day is Saturday, and we'll have a lot more on the races on expressnews.com.
Express-News subscribers, you can have a ball at a future game at the AT&T Center! Enter for a chance to win tickets to the San Antonio basketball game on May 2.
Don't put away your umbrellas and rain boots just yet. More precipitation and thunderstorms are expected, thanks to a front and dry line that will move through the area this week. In San Antonio today, expect a high of 85 with possible showers.
Election Day is less than a week away, and the Express-News political team talk about how two major ballot propositions are tilting this year's city council races.
San Antonio Voter Guide: Everything you need to know for the May 1 election
Express-News Editorial Board Recommendations
Is Texas "very close" to herd immunity, as Gov. Greg Abbott says? On Fox News earlier this month, Abbott told a national audience that it’s a matter of simple math. Here's a fact check on that claim. Keep reading for more on vaccinations and herd immunity.
Worlds are converging in Boca Chica, and despite a groundswell of supporters around the world, not all of SpaceX’s South Texas neighbors are thrilled with a rocket factory and launch pad in their backyard. Our top story over the weekend took a look at 'Starbase, Texas.'
A Texas-led effort to address the migrant surge, a history of the chancla, and a $3.6 million Cordillera Ranch 'villa,' here are the stories to start your day.
Top Stories:
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The Justice Department is opening a sweeping investigation into policing practices in Minneapolis after a former officer was convicted in the killing of George Floyd there, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Wednesday.
In political news a little closer to home, the possibility of Matthew McConaughey as a candidate for Texas governor was one of the topics of conversation on this week’s episode the Express-News’s Puro Politics podcast. Check it out here.
Express-News sports writers Mike Finger, Tom Orsborn and Jeff McDonald debate the NBA decision to fine the Spurs $25,000 for resting players.
Read: NBA slaps Spurs with $25,000 fine for resting players
In Minnesota and Texas, friends and family reacted to the verdict in a watershed case involving the death of an unarmed and handcuffed Black man under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer. Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement last year.
A settlement is reached in the wrecked Ferrari case, Fort Hood honors Vanessa Guillén, and SAWS enacts Stage 2 water restrictions. Read more in today's Express Briefing.
The murder case against former Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd went to the jury Monday. The jury of six white people and six people who are Black or multiracial began deliberating after nearly a full day of closing arguments.
You still have time to nominate your employer for the San Antonio Express-News’ 2021 Top Workplaces — we’re extending the deadline to May 14. Find the survey here.
In San Antonio today, expect a high of 82 and lots of sun. But a strong cold front late this afternoon will help keep temperatures below average this week, including lows in the 40s on Wednesday.
Early voting is set to begin today for local elections, including heavily contested races for San Antonio mayor and City Council seats, two propositions and a number of suburban and school district contests. We have a whole lot more information below.
We'll be keeping an eye on the Sutherland Springs trial as it enters its third week. On Friday, a leading researcher on mass shootings testified for the Air Force that the gunman targeted First Baptist Church to “defend” his second wife from embarrassment.
The Biden administration announced Thursday the U.S. is expelling 10 Russian diplomats and imposing sanctions against dozens of companies and other people, holding the Kremlin accountable for interference in last year's presidential election and the hacking of federal agencies.
In the midst of a pandemic season perhaps hazardous to NBA players’ health, rest days might finally be in the offing for some prominent Spurs. San Antonio hosts Portland tonight, then visits Phoenix on Saturday. Our Spurs Nation newsletter delivers the info you need the morning after every game.
Express-News sports columnist Mike Finger discusses Spurs coach Gregg Popovich's latest comments on social justice.
Read his full column: As Gregg Popovich questions NBA owners, he finds an uncomfortable truth
The San Antonio City Council has serious business on its plate today regarding the long-discussed, often-stalled makeover of Alamo Plaza. Here’s a primer to explain the significance of the decision facing the council.
The Texas Department of Transportation will host a virtual public hearing from today until May 1 on the proposed expansion of FM 1560 from two lanes to four lanes between Bandera and Culebra Roads. Here's how to make your voice heard.
Express-News sportswriters discuss the Spurs' chances of going on a winning streak with the return of Lonnie Walkers return?
San Antonio Stories with Vincent Davis introduces you to Jarrel Flowers, a San Antonio musician on a mission to share his faith through hip-hop beats and helping local artists.
San Antonio Stories with Vincent Davis introduces you to Rhiana Ward, who works for San Antonio-based engineering consulting firm Raba Kistner, who recently led an excavation team during a preservation project at the Alamo. Ward was one of four full-time women archaeologists on the Alamo crew during the 18-month project.
President Joe Biden will withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America that were coordinated from that country, several U.S. officials said Tuesday. That's later than an agreement under the Trump administration, but leaves no room for additional extensions.
Gov. Greg Abbott’s news conference in front of Freeman Coliseum was a prime topic of conversation on this week’s episode of the Express-News’ Puro Politics podcast. Reporter Brian Chasnoff joined Gilbert Garcia to talk about it.
Express-News subscribers, you can have a ball at a future game at the AT&T Center! Enter for a chance to win tickets to the San Antonio basketball game on May 2.
The police officer who fatally shot 20-year-old Daunte Wright, a Black man, during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb on Sunday, apparently intended to fire a Taser, not a handgun, as the man struggled with police, the city’s police chief said.
Family, friends and admirers of Ron Snider, credited with bringing new energy to downtown New Braunfels with the reinvigorated Krause’s Cafe, will gather at Krause’s tonight for a memorial to toast Snider, who died April 2 at age 70.
Express-News subscribers, the ball's in your court! Enter for a chance to win tickets to the San Antonio home team basketball team on May 2.
Over the weekend, San Antonio kids who have a parent in prison got to learn from former Dallas Cowboys and college stars at a one-day football camp. Read more about the event organized by Prison Fellowship here.
On today's date in 1981, NASA launched its first space shuttle. 40 years later, the program leaves a "mixed legacy." Was it worth it? Like every Monday, we have more from this week in history below.
The civil trial between survivors and families of the 2017 Sutherland Springs shooting and the federal government continues today, following emotional testimony from his parents. Reporter Guillermo Contreras has the latest below.
And in another step toward normalcy, the city announced many facilities will re-open to in-person services starting next week.
Health and medical reporter Lauren Caruba discusses her dramatic profile of John Vargas, Jr., one of the first recipients of a double lung transplants due to COVID in the country.
Read: 'You're not supposed to be here' - At 34, he needed new lungs after COVID wreaked havoc
The massive loss in power generation during the Texas blackout in February was caused primarily by power plants freezing up under historically cold conditions, according to a new report by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
Texas counties that are poorer, whiter, less-educated and where former President Donald Trump won a larger share of the vote have vaccinated a fewer people than the state average, a new analysis found. Here's what that means for Texas' ability to quickly reach herd immunity for COVID-19.
Express-News sportswriters discuss the Spurs' brutal schedule and whether they can make it into the playoffs.
Yesterday, Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo testified on Day Six of the Derek Chauvin murder trial that the now-fired officer violated departmental policy in pressing his knee on George Floyd’s neck and keeping him down.
Today, Bexar County commissioners will take up issues related to COVID-19 testing in schools, pandemic recovery, and a lawsuit involving the 2019 death of a jail inmate.
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As the coronavirus pandemic eases its grip on San Antonio, hunger persists in the city. That was evident at a special food distribution event for the holiday weekend.
In the Texas Legislature, a bill on the fast track to approval has civil rights groups saying Black and Hispanic voters will be disproportionately affected. Here's what you need to know about the debate surrounding Senate Bill 7.
The NCAA women's basketball tournament in San Antonio wrapped up last night, and the championship game of the men's tournament is tonight. The matchup between Baylor and Gonzaga is one made in hoops heaven.
Senior staff writer Bruce Selcraig joins the show to talk about his profile of Greg Brockhouse
"He won’t say if he voted for Trump, calls Mayor Ron Nirenberg boring and phony, and is called “the best retail politician” on the horizon. But can this charismatic, complex candidate unspin a reputation as a sexist bully and political provocateur?"
Staff writer Scott Huddleston joins the show to talk about the latest on the Alamo restoration project.
"The 30-member Alamo Citizen Advisory Committee unanimously approves closing Alamo Street but opening it for Fiesta parades, using pavers to outline original mission/fort location instead of handrails and allowing unrestricted pedestrian access to the plaza."
https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/San-Antonio-advisers-OK-Alamo-plan-changes-Alamo-16071228.php
The recent influx of Central American migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border was a prime topic of conversation on the latest episode of our Puro Politics podcast. The podcast featured U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, a veteran centrist Democrat whose district includes eastern San Antonio and much of the South Texas border region.
Keep an eye on our Taste team's page this morning for our latest stop on our tour of San Antonio food trucks. This week's review features one of San Antonio’s best Philly cheesesteaks. Is it time for lunch yet?
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With the easing of coronavirus restrictions, more people will have access to in-person church services on Easter Sunday, but the traditional Good Friday passion play will be virtual for one more year.
The Derek Chauvin murder trial continued Wednesday in Minneapolis. Witnesses saw video of the arrest of George Floyd last spring. Here's a report from the courtroom.
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On the latest San Antonio Stories, Vincent Davis introduces you to Burgundy Woods
Growing up on the South Side, Burgundy Woods had visions of creating fashion and design, a passion that drove her to succeed in LA then return to San Antonio, where her company “Style Lush TV,” covers the city’s fashion scene.
Read: Burgundy Woods is on the rise as home-grown fashionista, style influencer and champion of unsung fashion heroes
Criminal justice reporter Emilie Eaton joins the show.
Fire Chief Charles Hood accused airport police officers of racial bias when they arrested his teen-age son. It caused a schism between him and Police Chief William McManus. A taxpayer-funded review of the arrest was shrouded in secrecy for months.
Read the exclusive Express-News investigation.
Express-News sportwriters Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Nick Talbot, and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs' acquisition of Gorgui Dieng and the impact he will have on the team as they make a playoff push.
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