SAACS invites San Antonians to the Paw-changa pet adoption event with festivities, local vendors, and live performances. Adoptions cost $50 and include a gift. The event is on April 12, offering free entry and a VIP option.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott sets a special election for the 18th Congressional District on November 4, 2025, with a candidate filing deadline of September 3, 2025. Early voting begins October 20, 2025.

San Antonio's new ramp from State Highway 151 to Loop 1604 opens early, improving transit as part of a larger $97.8M expansion project due for 2026 completion.

A fight at a quinceañera in San Antonio led to a guard firing a weapon, causing shrapnel injury to a guest, who later sought hospital care. An arrest was made for assaulting a guard.

Governor Abbott appoints new members to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, including Chair Michael Glynn, Jr., and members James Mallinger, John Ortega, Sue De Villez, Paul Hamilton, and Brandon Wade.

Attorney General Ken Paxton sues San Antonio for illegally funding abortion-related travel, violating Texas law and the state constitution. This follows a similar lawsuit against Austin.

The Western District of Texas U.S. Attorney's Office launched 259 new immigration cases in early April, including human smuggling and illegal re-entries, as part of "Operation Take Back America."

San Antonio signs an MOU with Bexar County and the Spurs for a new downtown Sports and Entertainment District, focusing on redevelopment, community engagement, and potential Spurs' arena relocation.

Maria Espinoza advocates against distracted driving after her son's recovery from a coma caused by such an incident, coinciding with the Texas Department of Transportation's "Talk. Text. Crash." campaign to reduce related accidents.

San Antonio celebrates National Poetry Month with over 40 events, starting with VIVA Poesía on April 5th at Mission Marquee Plaza. The city's Poet Laureate and officials promote poetry's importance in the community.

Tiffany Jones-Smith has been appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott as chair of the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force in Texas, with her healthcare advocacy background and leadership roles highlighted.

Texas AG Ken Paxton introduces a rule requiring district and county attorneys in larger counties to submit performance reports to enhance transparency and public safety.

Texas' economy grew at a 3.5% rate in Q4 2024, outperforming the national average and leading in job creation, with a real GDP reaching $2.7 trillion.