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Tesla announced its robotaxi service is closer to launching in San Antonio as it expands its ride-hailing operations in multiple cities and races to catch up to its main competitor, Waymo. bit.ly/4BvgSoi

bit.lyDallas Cowboys Cheerleaders sue My Chemical Romance over costumed gunfight sceneThe dispute stems from the band's Hollywood Bowl performance, where female dancers allegedly wore replicas of the cheerleaders' famous uniforms during a production of "The Black Parade."

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The dispute stems from the band's Hollywood Bowl performance, where female dancers allegedly wore replicas of the cheerleaders' famous uniforms during a production of "The Black Parade."

bit.lyGeorge Strait honored by Nashville Songwriters Hall of FameThe country music superstar received the Career Maker Award at the hall of fame's induction ceremony on Monday.

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The country music superstar received the Career Maker Award at the hall of fame's induction ceremony on Monday.

bit.lyCourt tosses Hill Country lawsuit that sought to remove county judgeA Hill Country judge rules Gillespie County Judge Daniel Jones did not intentionally or carelessly let the county fall behind in filing financial reports.

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A Hill Country judge rules Gillespie County Judge Daniel Jones did not intentionally or carelessly let the county fall behind in filing financial reports.

"We got to become the hunters again," Vassell said. "I think we're a little bit drunk off the success of last year, and we have a lot of room to grow. So trying to just put that behind us because we're a new team. This is a new season." bit.ly/4BoeTC5

bit.lyHere's why Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton are blitzing deep-red Texas countiesRepublicans are working to boost GOP turnout and offset strong showings so far in Democratic strongholds, like Harris, Dallas and Travis counties.

Republicans are working to boost GOP turnout and offset strong showings so far in Democratic strongholds, like Harris, Dallas and Travis counties.

bit.lyGOP defections grow as prominent Texas Republicans throw support behind Talarico"The Republican candidate for the Senate is just incredibly awful," Former Dallas Mayor Steve Bartlett said. "I believe he's the most corrupt public official in the entire country."

"The Republican candidate for the Senate is just incredibly awful," Former Dallas Mayor Steve Bartlett said. "I believe he's the most corrupt public official in the entire country."

bit.lyWeakening methane protections puts Texans’ health at riskHealth professionals believe that any further weakening of environmental protections should be evaluated for people’s health, our guest columnist writes.

Opinion | Health professionals believe that any further weakening of environmental protections should be evaluated for people’s health, our guest columnist writes.

The Missions' owners are facing higher interest rates and steeper construction costs that are throttling their plans to build apartments and a hotel near the site of their planned downtown ballpark. That’s a major problem. If those projects don’t happen, neither does the stadium. bit.ly/4sokDaQ

bit.lyChildhood friends: one killed during shoe sale, other gets 30 yearsDaniel Hernandez Jr., 20, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the death of Ricky De Los Santos this week.

Daniel Hernandez Jr., 20, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the death of Ricky De Los Santos this week.

bit.lyJames ‘Val’ Cotter, charged in Brad Simpson case, sues nursing-home ownerCotter seeks more than $5 million in damages from a businessman whose companies operate nursing homes, including one in Lytle in Atascosa County.

Cotter seeks more than $5 million in damages from a businessman whose companies operate nursing homes, including one in Lytle in Atascosa County.

bit.lyFloresville man gets 18 years in prison for sharing child pornFBI investigators say Jose David Carvajal Jr. "bragged about sexually assaulting a young child" in social media posts.

FBI investigators say Jose David Carvajal Jr. "bragged about sexually assaulting a young child" in social media posts.

An argument between adults over cheering at a Texas youth softball game turned into a fight that left one man unconscious and two people facing assault charges. bit.ly/4i9QatL

bit.lyElon Musk pumps $5M into Abbott’s campaign as polls show Hinojosa gaining groundThe Tesla and SpaceX chief appears to now be the governor’s largest single campaign backer this cycle.

The Tesla and SpaceX chief appears to now be the governor’s largest single campaign backer this cycle.

With polls showing Gina Hinojosa and Gov. Greg Abbott in a tight race ahead of Nov. 3, some are starting to believe a Valley native could make it to the governor’s mansion — something that has never happened in Texas history. bit.ly/4e2AK8g

bit.lyThe candidates who met with our Editorial Board, and the candidates who did notRespect for all the candidates who took our questions. We appreciated every conversation.

Opinion | Respect for all the candidates who took our questions. We appreciated every conversation.

bit.lyThe 11 most common questions Bexar County voters askTexans will pick their next governor and U.S. Senator, and Bexar County residents will pick their next district attorney and county judge, among others.

Texans will pick their next governor and U.S. Senator, and Bexar County residents will pick their next district attorney and county judge, among others.

San Antonio on Tuesday has a good 40% chance of showers, forecasters said. Temperatures during the day will peak somewhere around 80 degrees. bit.ly/481Ee7H

bit.lyWhere to vote in Bexar County: Early voting and Election Day locationsFind early voting and Election Day polling locations, dates and hours for Bexar County's midterm election.

Find early voting and Election Day polling locations, dates and hours for Bexar County's midterm election.

bit.lyAbandoned oil well spreads toxic fumes, dread across San Antonio subdivisionThe Preserve at Medina in southwest San Antonio was built around an old oil well that leaks methane and hydrogen sulfide. Homeowners say they were never told.

The Preserve at Medina in southwest San Antonio was built around an old oil well that leaks methane and hydrogen sulfide. Homeowners say they were never told.

bit.lyThe midterm election ballot is vast. Here's who our Editorial Board recommends.Here's who the San Antonio Express-News Editorial Board is recommending to Bexar County voters after interviewing and researching candidates in the Nov. 3, 2026 election.

Here's who the San Antonio Express-News Editorial Board is recommending to Bexar County voters after interviewing and researching candidates in the Nov. 3, 2026 election.

Amazon is hiring 26,500 workers in Texas for the holiday season, including more 2,500 in San Antonio and 3,000 in Austin. bit.ly/4Bxs83G

bit.lyBexar County Voter Guide: Key races in the Nov. 3 Texas midterm electionA guide to key races on the Nov. 3 ballot, from the U.S. Senate and Texas governor’s race to San Antonio-area school board contests.

Here's a guide to key races on the Nov. 3 ballot, from the U.S. Senate and Texas governor’s race to San Antonio-area school board contests.

bit.lyGina Hinojosa leans on Rio Grande Valley roots in battle with Greg AbbottVoter turnout in the Valley is already 63% higher than it was four years ago at this point.

Voter turnout in the Valley is already 63% higher than it was four years ago at this point.

bit.lyJames Talarico's path to victory: Here are four key places to watchThe Democratic U.S. Senate nominee will need strong turnout in Harris County and along Interstate 35 if he wants to defeat Republican Ken Paxton.

The Democratic U.S. Senate nominee will need strong turnout in Harris County and along Interstate 35 if he wants to defeat Republican Ken Paxton.

bit.lyKen Paxton's path to victory: Here are four key places to watchThe Republican Senate nominee will need strong turnout in the Texas Panhandle and counties near Houston if he wants to defeat Democrat James Talarico.

The Republican Senate nominee will need strong turnout in the Texas Panhandle and counties near Houston if he wants to defeat Democrat James Talarico.

bit.lyFor Texas schoolchildren, minor misbehavior can mean criminal chargesMore students ages 10 to 13 are ending up in the justice system after vaping, making threats or lashing out at school.

School districts across Texas have sought to make classrooms safer by swelling the number of police officers on campuses and taking a tougher stance on misbehavior. But the crackdown has had an unexpected consequence.

bit.lySam Houston, Brandeis return to E-N Week 10 high school football rankingsSam Houston, Brandeis return to Express-News Week 10 high school football rankings.

Sam Houston, Brandeis return to Express-News Week 10 high school football rankings.

bit.lyRain chances in San Antonio Tuesday, but will showers spoil Halloween?San Antonio on Tuesday has a good 40% chance of showers, forecasters said. Temperatures during the day will peak somewhere around 80 degrees.

San Antonio on Tuesday has a good 40% chance of showers, forecasters said. Temperatures during the day will peak somewhere around 80 degrees.

bit.lyUTSA film study: How Roadrunners matched record for takeaways in win at TulaneUTSA created a program-record-tying six turnovers to spark a strong defensive effort in Saturday's win at Tulane.

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UTSA created a program-record-tying six turnovers to spark a strong defensive effort in Saturday's win at Tulane.

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The Hill Country town was one of 25 nationwide finalists vying to be the filming locale for a Christmas movie on the Hallmark Channel. bit.ly/4ihGU5B

bit.lyFormer Texas prison officer resigned after San Antonio DWI arrestSan Antonio police said a witness shared video footage that showed she had been driving.

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San Antonio police said a witness shared video footage that showed she had been driving.

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Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones didn’t get any takers when she laid out her vision for the city’s next bond program, so a City Council coalition is working around her to devise a package that could win majority support on council. bit.ly/4etfQze

bit.lyTrump makes campaign play with football greats Manziel, McCoy, AmendolaThe appearances are an effort to turn out voters who may be less likely to vote when Trump is not on the ballot.

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The appearances are an effort to turn out voters who may be less likely to vote when Trump is not on the ballot.

bit.lySan Antonio country musician faces felony child sexual abuse material chargeSan Antonio police were investigating Juarez in a separate case when they said they found the explicit material.

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San Antonio police were investigating Juarez in a separate case when they said they found the explicit material.

President Trump endorsed most of the Republican nominees for statewide office in Texas. Two GOP nominees, however, were notably left off his list. bit.ly/48gDfjT

bit.lyRising costs, volatility threaten San Antonio Missions' ballpark plan downtownHeadwinds in commercial real estate are affecting plans for apartments and a hotel that's integral to public financing for a new Missions ballpark downtown.

Headwinds in commercial real estate are affecting plans for apartments and a hotel that's integral to public financing for a new Missions ballpark downtown.

bit.lyEx-Cowboy Dez Bryant says officer pointed gun at him in front of daughtersFormer Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant says police pointed a gun at him in front of his daughters during a Southlake confrontation that ended with an assault citation.

Former Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant says police pointed a gun at him in front of his daughters during a Southlake confrontation that ended with an assault citation.

The Democratic U.S. Senate nominee will need strong turnout in Harris County and along Interstate 35 if he wants to defeat Republican Ken Paxton.

As production of new episodes of the oil-soaked drama "Landman" gets underway, San Antonio-raised actress Paulina Chávez hints at a “fun opening” that fans are going to love. bit.ly/4kiY2KN

The Republican Senate nominee will need strong turnout in the Texas Panhandle and counties near Houston if he wants to defeat Democrat James Talarico.

bit.lyWhy was Shane James’ trial delayed? Here’s what we know.The trial for a Bexar County man accused of killing his parents, then traveling to Austin and killing four others, is delayed while an expert evaluates whether he is competent to stand trial.

The trial for a Bexar County man accused of killing his parents, then traveling to Austin and killing four others, is delayed while an expert evaluates whether he is competent to stand trial.

Texans will pick their next governor and U.S. Senator, and Bexar County residents will pick their next district attorney and county judge, among others.

bit.lyJCB plans $8M San Antonio dealership as South Side plant opening nearsThe British manufacturer is starting work on its second Alamo City dealership as it prepares to open its South Side factory early next year.

The British manufacturer is starting work on its second Alamo City dealership as it prepares to open its South Side factory early next year.

Political newcomers Carlos De La Cruz and Johnny Garcia live outside the redrawn San Antonio-area district they aim to represent in the U.S. House, according to a review of Bexar County records. bit.ly/3WaFylN

bit.lyAntonian captures major podium spots at TAPPS state cross countryAntonian girls and boys capture major podium spots at the TAPPS state cross country championships.

Antonian girls and boys capture major podium spots at the TAPPS state cross country championships.

bit.lyWhere to vote in Bexar County: Early voting and Election Day locationsFind early voting and Election Day polling locations, dates and hours for Bexar County's midterm election.

Find early voting and Election Day polling locations, dates and hours for Bexar County's midterm election.

bit.lyDevin Vassell exhorts the Spurs to 'become the hunters again'The seventh-year guard called on himself and his teammates to ramp up their intensity level beginning with Tuesday night's game against winless Sacramento.

The seventh-year guard called on himself and his teammates to ramp up their intensity level beginning with Tuesday night's game against winless Sacramento.

Here's who the San Antonio Express-News Editorial Board is recommending to Bexar County voters after interviewing and researching candidates in the Nov. 3, 2026 election.