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Austin Police Department officers and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents guide a van out of the J.J. Pickle Federal Building in downtown Austin on April 1, 2025. " data-image-caption="Austin Police Department officers and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents guide a van out of the J.J. Pickle Federal Building in downtown Austin on April 1, 2025. " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/0401-ICE-Raid-Minor-EG-26__.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/0401-ICE-Raid-Minor-EG-26__.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> The Trump administration is going all in on accelerating mass deportation efforts. Here’s how ICE operations look in Texas, home to an estimated 2 million undocumented immigrants. The post As immigrant arrests rise, here’s what to know about ICE operations in Texas appeared first on San Antonio Current.

Bright red and a stick-shift, what's not to like?

The Piada chain has expended to more than 60 locations nationwide. " data-image-caption="The Piada chain has expended to more than 60 locations nationwide. " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Piada001.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Piada001.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> The concept specializes in hand-rolled sandwiches baked on a stone grill. The post Italian fast-casual chain Piada to open first two San Antonio locations appeared first on San Antonio Current.

The Texas sun sets behind a group of electrical transition towers. " data-image-caption="The Texas sun sets behind a group of electrical transition towers. " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/shutterstock-Trong-Nguyen.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/shutterstock-Trong-Nguyen.jpg?fit=780%2C521&ssl=1" /> The group would include large power users who’ve been waiting a long time for interconnection and don’t need further study. It’s ERCOT’s first attempt at a new planning process in which multiple requests will be considered simultaneously. The post As data centers jostle to get on Texas’ grid, ERCOT promises new rules for ‘Batch Zero’ appeared first on San Antonio Current.

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, is greeted by attendees at an event kicking off her campaign for governor in Brownsville on Oct. 15, 2025. " data-image-caption="State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, is greeted by attendees at an event kicking off her campaign for governor in Brownsville on Oct. 15, 2025. " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20251015-Hinojosa-Campaign-GVC-15.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20251015-Hinojosa-Campaign-GVC-15.jpg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1" /> Democrats could be more competitive financially in the U.S. Senate race, but their comparatively small fundraising hauls for state office leave them with fewer resources to reach voters. The post Texas Republicans have huge cash edge in statewide elections appeared first on San Antonio Current.