Botika Is Adding A New Happy Hour This Week
Botika, SA’s newest Peruvian fusion joint which opened July 5, is finally launching a happy hour today. You, too, can use this as an excuse to caress the Peruvian pom poms that adorn every bar chair in the joint, while taking advantage of discounts and snacks Monday through Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. Opened…
The STAAR Test Is So Bad, Lawmaker Wants to Use Exams From Other States
Texas’ state-mandated standardized tests are so bad that one lawmaker has suggested using exams from other states. Jason Isaac, a Republican from Dripping Springs, says school districts should have the freedom to choose from a variety of national standardized tests instead of using the troubled State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR test. “The…
Female Drag Queen Jackie Huba Shares Her ‘Keys to Fierce’ at Wednesday Book Signing
Wednesday’s a big day for Rey Lopez, who’s not only bringing Naomi Smalls to Heat but expanding his endeavors by hosting the grand reopening of Male B Wear, a men’s underwear boutique he recently purchased (free, 7:30-9:30pm, 1700 N. Main Ave., Suite 103), as well as a book signing with Austin-based author and motivational speaker…
Check Your Lipstick: ‘Drag Race’ Favorite Naomi Smalls Makes Her SA Debut on Wednesday
When Naomi Smalls walked onto the set of RuPaul’s Drag Race and declared, “Check your lipstick before you come for me,” she secured her status as one of the most striking queens on season eight. Inspired by 1990s-era supermodels, her signature style emphasizes her slender figure, flat chest and “legs for days.” Think of the…
Southtown Restaurant Adds “Coonass Jambalaya” to Menu, Quickly Removes It
A Southtown restaurant learned valuable lesson in naming dishes after several patrons complained about the name of a new dish on their latest menu. The dish in question? Hearsay’s “Coonass Jambalaya.” For those unfamiliar with the term, urbandictionary.com’s top definition can elicit dramatically different responses: Coonass is a controversial term in the Cajun lexicon: to some Cajuns…
Lewis Black: America’s Angriest Voice of Reason
There is no mistaking the voice of Lewis Black. Whether you know him from his award-winning stand-up specials on cable, his regular “Back in Black” contributions to Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, as the voice of Anger in Pixar’s blockbuster Inside Out, or in his role as ambassador for voting rights for the American Civil…
Thoughts On Frank Ocean’s Grown, Sexy and Spiritual Music
Disclaimer: Three years ago last week, Felicia and I named our daughter, Emerson Ocean Courtney, after Frank Ocean and another shared hero of ours, transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson. This might make me biased or this might make me perfect for the job of considering what to make of Endless and Blond, the tandem of projects…
Rick Perry’s Next Step: Dancing With the Stars
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry will appear on the next season of Dancing With the Stars. Entertainment Tonight reports that Perry will join the reality TV competition for its 23rd season, which premiers Monday, September 12 at 8 p.m. on ABC. On social media, Perry said he’s dancing for veterans. “I’m dedicated to doing everything I…
Saldaña, Castro Make One Last Public Push Against Police Union Contract
On Monday, San Antonio City Councilman Rey Saldaña continued with his increasingly public opposition to a local police union contract just days before council is set to vote on the matter. In a press conference at City Hall, Saldaña was flanked by Congressman Joaquin Castro and some former council members turned community activists in calling…
UIW Ousts Longtime President After Weird Comments About Black, Native American Students’ Skin Color
It’s been a strange start to the school year for the University of Incarnate Word community. Earlier this month, the school unexpectedly put Louis Agnese Jr. on a 90-day medical leave—evidently without telling him, which led to the longtime university president’s expletive-filled reaction in the San Antonio-Express News. When the dust briefly settled and tempers…
