San Antonio
city in Bexar, Comal, and Medina counties in Texas, United States; seat of Bexar County
- Aug 25
Waymo plans late 2027 commercial robotaxi launch in Munich after German road tests
Testing with safety drivers will begin in the coming weeks across Munich to map streets before commercial autonomous operations launch under German federal driving laws.
- Aug 23
France beats Serbia 91-90 in Orléans basketball friendly behind Wembanyama
The French men's basketball team defeated Serbia 91-90 in a preparation game in Orléans on Sunday, avenging a 90-87 loss in Belgrade three days earlier.
- Aug 23
Emergency teams deploy drones and search crews for missing 86-year-old in La Alberca
Rescuers deployed ground volunteers, Guardia Civil patrols, and thermal imaging drones after an 86-year-old man disappeared in La Alberca on Saturday.
- Aug 20
U.S. Army Unit Offers Soldiers Four Days of Leave to Play GTA 6 for Two-Year Reenlistment
A U.S. Army battalion at Fort Stewart is offering a four-day pass to play Grand Theft Auto VI for soldiers who extend their service contracts by at least two years.
- Aug 19
Amazon plans US drone delivery expansion to 500 locales by end of 2026
The Prime Air service will grow sixfold from 11 existing hubs into metropolitan areas including Chicago, Atlanta, and Cleveland, delivering packages under five pounds within an hour.
- Aug 17
US border agency pauses Big Bend National Park construction after bipartisan pushback
Customs and Border Protection has halted construction on a $1.7 billion border security project inside Texas's Big Bend National Park while officials evaluate local opposition.
- Aug 10
Segovia wildfire stabilises but evacuations continue as wind risk persists overnight
A wildfire that began Saturday near Navas de San Antonio in Segovia province, Spain, forced evacuations of Los Ángeles de San Rafael and Vegas de Matute as strong winds drove flames through dry pastureland. By Monday evening the perimeter had stabilised, but evacuations remained in force overnight.
- Jul 16
Texas flash floods kill one, revive trauma of last year's disaster that killed 139
Torrential rains swelled the Guadalupe River, forcing evacuations and rescues across Kerr, Uvalde and Kendall counties. Governor Greg Abbott confirmed a fatality and warned of record-breaking rainfall.
- Jul 11
Victor Wembanyama inks five-year, $252M Spurs extension, forgoing supermax to preserve cap space
The French star signed a maximum rookie-scale extension Friday, rejecting a supermax payday to give San Antonio room to build a championship roster.
- Jul 6
Toyota to build $3.6 billion Texas plant, shift Tacoma production from Mexico
Toyota announced a $3.6 billion investment to build a new plant in San Antonio, shifting production of its popular Tacoma pickup from Mexico to the United States by 2030.
- Jul 1
Kawhi Leonard returns to Raptors in trade with Clippers, seven years after leading Toronto to its only NBA championship
The Toronto Raptors have agreed to acquire Kawhi Leonard from the LA Clippers, sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and multiple draft picks to Los Angeles. Leonard, who led the Raptors to their only NBA title in 2019, is willing to sign an extension with Toronto.
- Jun 21
San Antonio mayor calls for cancellation of Kanye West's July 4 concert at Alamodome
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones called for the cancellation of Kanye West's July 4 concert at the Alamodome, citing his history of antisemitic remarks and hate speech. Her statement follows similar pushback from Florida Senator Rick Scott and cancellations in Europe.
- Jun 20
USMNT secures World Cup group top spot with 2-0 win over Australia, but Pulisic injury looms large
The United States beat Australia 2-0 in Seattle on Friday to clinch first place in Group D, yet the absence of star playmaker Christian Pulisic and a subdued second half prompted renewed questions about the team’s knockout-round ceiling.
- Jun 17
Bystanders rescue five from burning NetJets jet after Texas highway crash
A Cessna Citation operated by NetJets crash-landed on Loop 20 in Laredo on Tuesday night after reporting mechanical issues. Bystanders and police rushed to free the six people on board; five survived and one died.
- Jun 15
Chicago Bulls hire Tiago Splitter as head coach, betting on young talent
Tiago Splitter, who led the Portland Trail Blazers to their first playoff appearance since 2021 as an interim coach, is set to become the next head coach of the Chicago Bulls, per multiple reports.
- Jun 15
New York Knicks end 53-year title drought, spark citywide celebrations, late-night TV tour, and baby-naming trend
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs on June 13 to win their first NBA championship since 1973. The victory unleashed a citywide celebration that is still unfolding with late-night TV appearances, a planned parade, and even a predicted baby-naming boom.
- Jun 14
New York Knicks win first NBA title in 53 years as Jeremy Sochan becomes first Polish champion
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5, winning the 2026 NBA Finals 4-1 and securing their first championship since 1973. Jeremy Sochan became the first Polish player to earn an NBA ring.
- Jun 14
New York Knicks end 53-year title drought, beat Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 to win NBA Finals
Jalen Brunson scored 45 points as the Knicks erased a 16-point deficit to clinch the series 4-1 and secure their third championship, the first since 1973.
- Jun 14
Knicks end 53-year title drought, parade set for Thursday as celebration turns chaotic
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 on Saturday to win their first NBA championship since 1973. A ticker-tape parade is scheduled for Thursday, while overnight celebrations turned violent with a teenager shot and buses set on fire near Madison Square Garden.
- Jun 13
Leire Díez's seized notebooks expose a PSOE-linked network to manipulate judicial investigations across Spain's state institutions
Diaries confiscated from former PSOE militant Leire Díez map a coordinated effort to interfere in sensitive court cases, drawing in the attorney general's office, Guardia Civil leadership, and senior party figures.
