Key differences spared Texas lives in second straight July flood

Never miss a story! The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter gives readers the most essential Texas news. Sign up for The Brief. CENTER POINT — One year after catastrophic flooding killed more than 100 people along the Guadalupe River, another round of deadly July flooding swept across Central and South

This San Antonio hacienda for sale has two patios overlooking its backyard pool oasis

A sprawling hacienda recently listed in San Antonio’s Summerglen subdivision delivers resort-style living with unmistakable South Texas flair. Palm trees, a tile roof and a Talavera-inset walkway evoke elements of old Mexico. Meanwhile, two different patios overlook the pool and hot tub set in a bac

Kristian Carranza out-raises every Democrat running for Texas House this cycle

San Antonio Democrat Kristian Carranza, who’s running for the Texas House District 118 seat, this week reported that her campaign raised more money than any other Texas House Democrat this cycle. Since Jan. 1, Carranza, who’s vying to represent Bexar County’s southern and eastern exurbs in the Texas

An 1899 San Antonio home designed by the architect behind the McNay Art museum is for sale

A Tobin Hill mansion built in 1899 and now operating as a bed-and-breakfast called A Victorian Lady Inn has hit the market for just under $2 million. The towering 4,500-square-foot residence was designed by Atlee B. Ayres, who served as the State Architect of Texas from 1914 to 1917, and was respons