The San Antonio City Council, including Councilmember Whyte of District 10, is negotiating the Downtown Sports & Entertainment District project, aiming for transparency and public trust ahead of a November ballot measure.

Eden, Texas, receives the Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation from Travel Texas, recognizing its efforts to boost tourism and economic growth.

The San Antonio Public Library offers free educational resources including online tutoring, Wi-Fi, a Tools for School program, mobile app, printing service, and test prep for students and adults.

San Antonio invites residents to August Budget Town Hall meetings, with the FY 2026 budget presentation on August 14 by City Manager Erik Walsh. Public hearings are scheduled for September.

Texas DPS issues safety tips for parents and drivers as children return to school, emphasizing pedestrian and cyclist protection, adherence to school zone laws, and emergency preparedness.

Governor Abbott signed bills to promote online safety for minors and to reduce classroom distractions by mandating phone-free school policies in Texas.

San Antonio Animal Care Services offers $25 adoption fees on National Mutt Day, emphasizing pet individuality over breed labels to improve adoption rates.

Travel Texas certifies Hallettsville as a Tourism Friendly community, acknowledging its efforts in promoting tourism for economic growth and job support.

League City invites vendors to its fall/winter markets, including October's Harvest Festival and November's Nutcracker in the Park event, featuring various family-friendly activities.

Thousands of young male tarantulas will emerge in Texas and other states this fall to mate, with observations more likely at night. They play a key ecological role despite their intimidating appearance.

George Strait and Garth Brooks led a benefit concert for Texas flood relief, raising over a million dollars with 1,000 attendees, highlighting community solidarity.

San Antonio's District 3 is hosting its Annual Back-to-School Health and Resource Fair on July 26, providing free supplies, health services, and food to families.

Borger, TX, has been recognized as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community, celebrating its dedication to using tourism for economic growth and job creation.