Source: San Antonio Missions' ballpark could cost $200 million

Looks like San Antonio's minor league baseball team has gotten the green light for a new, multi-million dollar ballpark, although who will pay for it is still up in the air. This week, Bexar County commissioners voted unanimously to allow County Judge Peter Sakai to draft a letter of intent stating

Ted Cruz leads Colin Allred by double digits in latest UT poll

Sign up for the We the Texans newsletter to receive twice-monthly updates on our year-long initiative dedicated to boosting civic engagement and chronicling how democracy is experienced in Texas. With less than five months before Election Day, incumbent Ted Cruz leads Democratic challenger Colin All

Demand on Texas' strained power grid expected to double over next six years

Based on current forecasts, Texas' already strained power grid will need to double the amount of electricity it provides within six years, the system's operator told state lawmakers, according to the Texas Tribune. In comments last week to the state's Senate Business and Commerce Committee, Electric

Supreme Court rules in favor of San Antonio-area woman suing Castle Hills for retaliation

A woman who sued the City of Castle Hills for alleged political retaliation has scored a victory in the U.S. Supreme Court. On Thursday, justices ruled that the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, which had previously swatted down the suit, misinterpreted case law. That means the revived complaint will he