San Antonio Daily: Crime, Rodeo Crowds, and Primary Countdown
San Antonio, TX – February 23, 2026 – City reels from teen shooting, gears up for heavy rodeo traffic, and eyes key races as early voting approaches.
San Antonio Daily: Crime, Rodeo Crowds, and Primary Countdown
Teen killed in Northeast Side shooting
San Antonio police continue investigating the shooting death of a 14-year-old boy on the Northeast Side, a case that has shaken families and school communities. The teen was reportedly shot during a confrontation with an adult, and officers say the suspect fled before they arrived. Detectives are reviewing surveillance video and interviewing witnesses while asking the public to come forward with any information that could help track down the shooter.
Relatives have described the boy as a kid with his life ahead of him, adding to growing concern about youth violence in the city. Police have increased patrols in the area while the investigation continues.
Attorney general probes SAISD over student walkouts
The Texas attorney general has opened an investigation into the San Antonio Independent School District after large student walkouts and protests against immigration enforcement and a proposed ICE facility. The inquiry focuses on whether district staff improperly supported or organized the demonstrations during school hours.
District leaders say students have a right to express themselves but must also follow attendance rules. The probe adds new political pressure as the community continues debating how local government should respond to federal detention plans on the East Side.
Rodeo brings big crowds, traffic headaches
The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is rolling into a busy second week at the Frost Bank Center and Freeman Coliseum grounds, with weekend events expected to draw some of the largest crowds of the season. Organizers say performances and the carnival remain on schedule, and they continue to monitor animal health after statewide concerns earlier in the winter.
City officials are warning drivers to plan extra time around eastside corridors, especially near East Houston Street and Gembler Road during the late afternoon rush. The popular Blue Lot shuttle and park-and-ride options are expected to be heavily used by families trying to avoid gridlock close to the arena.
Key primary races take shape as early voting nears
With early voting for the March 3 primary just days away, Bexar County voters are sizing up a crowded slate of local races. Competitive contests include several judicial seats, legislative districts that cover fast-growing suburbs, and county-level offices that handle courts, public safety spending, and property records.
Election officials are finalizing polling locations and reminding residents to check their registration status and review updated ID requirements before heading to the polls. Maps of early voting sites show a concentration of locations inside Loop 410 and in major suburban corridors, reflecting where turnout is expected to be strongest.
Development and retail projects on the horizon
On the economic front, new retail and service projects continue to pop up around San Antonio and nearby Hill Country communities. A planned multi million dollar shopping center on the city's North Side is drawing interest from restaurants and neighborhood-oriented shops, while a separate Sea Island retail project to the north is expected to tap into weekend tourist traffic.
Local business groups say the projects, though modest in size, signal steady confidence in the region's growth, even as some residents raise concerns about traffic and rising commercial rents in older corridors.
