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1. River otters are showing up in San Antonio River. What do their return mean for city's waterways? (ksat.com) — River otters are being spotted again along the San Antonio River, signaling cleaner water and healthier habitat after years of restoration work. Local biologists explain why their return matters, how to tell otters from nutria, and what to do if you're lucky enough to see one on your next river visit.
2. New Durango Boulevard signs going up across San Antonio (kens5.com) — San Antonio residents will soon see Durango Boulevard signs reinstalled citywide as the council's recent vote to drop the Cesar E. Chavez name takes effect. Crews are already swapping about 80 street signs, while highway sign changes with TxDOT could take up to a year to complete, finalizing the controversial renaming decision.
3. San Antonio gas prices near $4 as Texas tracks toward most expensive September on record (news4sanantonio.com) — San Antonio drivers are paying around $3.91 for regular gas and nearly $6 for diesel, forcing many to cut back trips and rethink budgets. Experts say Texas is on track for its most expensive September at the pump, with crude prices and seasonal fuel changes driving costs that can ripple into higher prices on everyday goods.
4. Hope Bass (brownwoodnews.com) — San Antonio readers are informed of the passing of Hope C. (Esperanza) Bass, an 84-year-old resident who died on August 27, 2026, in San Antonio. Her Celebration of Life will be held this Saturday, September 26, in Brady, Texas, and the obituary shares details about her family, life, and how friends can sign her online memorial guest book.
5. Man plans lawsuit after a SAPD mistake leaves him handcuffed with a gun aimed at him. (news4sanantonio.com) — A San Antonio man says police mistakenly pulled him from his Avondale Avenue home at gunpoint and handcuffed him in front of his young daughter while searching for a burglary suspect. Security video shows the encounter, and he now plans to sue the San Antonio Police Department, which has yet to explain whether officers followed department policy.
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