Teen Killing Shocks Northeast Side as Early Voting and Rodeo Season Begin in San Antonio
San Antonio, TX — February 17, 2026 — Northeast Side teen killing, AG Paxton’s school walkout probe, and early voting mark a tense but busy week.
San Antonio, TX — February 17, 2026 — A deadly shooting of a 14-year-old, a high-profile state investigation of a local school district, and the start of primary early voting are shaping today’s news in San Antonio, all against the backdrop of a busy rodeo season.
Teen killed on Northeast Side; suspect still at large
San Antonio police are searching for a gunman after 14-year-old Isaias Treviño was shot and killed on the Northeast Side on Sunday evening. Investigators say Treviño and a friend were walking in the 4700 block of Georges Farm when an argument with an unknown man quickly escalated. The suspect reportedly pulled a gun and shot Treviño in the torso before running from the scene.
The teen was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died. As of early Tuesday, officers had not released a suspect description and were still asking anyone with information or doorbell video from the area to come forward. The killing comes on the heels of other recent gun violence on the Northeast Side and is renewing concerns about neighborhood safety.
AG Paxton targets NEISD over student ICE walkouts
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into North East ISD over student walkouts protesting federal immigration enforcement. His office alleges the district may have “facilitated” the demonstrations at campuses including Churchill High School, potentially disrupting instruction and creating safety issues.
District officials say staff were instructed to remain neutral, keep students safe, and not promote protests. Students who walked out were to be marked absent under normal attendance rules. The inquiry adds political pressure on one of San Antonio’s largest school systems and could shape how local districts handle future student activism.
Early voting for March 3 primary opens across Bexar County
Early voting for the March 3 joint primary election begins today across Bexar County and runs through Friday, February 27. Registered voters can cast ballots at any county vote center, including community sites, libraries and designated campuses.
Local resources are pushing convenience: the UTSA Main Campus is serving as an early voting location, offering short-term voter parking near the H-E-B Student Union so students, staff, and nearby residents can participate. County and state election sites remind voters to bring an approved photo ID and note that Friday, February 20 is the deadline for ballot-by-mail applications.
Ballots will feature races from the courthouse to the Governor’s Mansion, making this a key opportunity for San Antonians to influence statewide and local leadership before November.
Rodeo season keeps the city bustling
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is in full swing, drawing crowds for concerts, livestock shows and the carnival through March 1. Organizers highlight that the event funds millions in scholarships and grants for Texas youth each year, turning nightly entertainment into long-term educational support for students across the region.
Sources
- https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/san-antonio-shooting-21356641.php
- https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/georges-farms-shooting-teenager-21356443.php
- https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2026/02/16/ag-paxton-investigating-alleged-facilitation-of-student-ice-walkouts-at-north-east-isd/
- https://www.bexar.org/1573/Early-Voting
- https://news.utsa.edu/2026/02/vote-early-in-primary-election-on-main-campus/
- https://www.sos.texas.gov/elections/earlyvoting/index.shtml
- https://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/article/san-antonio-rodeo-lineup-2026-21277364.php
