Apr 6-19, 2022
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After a rough start, ‘Chef Kirk’ is putting a distinctive stamp on SA’s food scene and kitchen culture
The San Antonio chef’s profile got a boost with their recent win on Food Network’s Chopped.
San Antonio’s Fredericksburg Road art walk returns after two year hiatus
The annual event is presented by Bihl Haus Arts.
San Antonio’s new sandlot baseball team aims to marry pastime and mental health awareness
The baseball league is now set up as a mental wellness program with the Saint City Culinary Foundation.
Game wardens find 381 shark fins at San Antonio restaurant, start criminal investigation
State officials declined to name the restaurant because it’s now part of the criminal probe.
Musica en la Calle at San Antonio’s Hotel Havana returns this weekend with music, food, vendor market
Hotel Havana’s Musica en la Calle will return Saturday, April 23 after a two-year pandemic-driven hiatus. The historic boutique hotel will host live music from San Antonio acts Money Chicha, Grupo Frackaso, The Los Sundowns and Alyson Alonzo. A vendor marketplace will also offer locally made accessories, plants, baked goods and CBD. Participats include DAB House…
These San Antonio eateries are offering munchie-busting meal deals and parties for 4/20
From drink specials to live music, they’re all offering something extra for the stoner holiday.
Two more San Antonio COVID-19 mass testing sites are closing as demand drops
The number of testing sites is declining nationwide as more people test at home.
RuPaul’s Drag Race World Tour will sashay into San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre on July 17
Drag Race favorites will join all of the finalists from the upcoming 14th Season for the production.
Stetson Dance Hall, the country bar taking over San Antonio’s old Cooter Browns, will open May 27
The new club will feature multiple bars, a dance floor and patio.
San Antonio-based tech company says it can speed up homeowners’ ability to protest property taxes
Property values in Bexar County increased 23.2% over last year.
Analysis: Texas’ new standard is abortions for those who can afford to leave Texas
The Texas ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy effectively makes abortion illegal for most pregnant people — but not for those who can afford out-of-state travel.
Texas ranks among the best states for remote work, according to study
New Jersey ranked as the best state for telecommuters while Alaska was listed as the worst.
San Antonio’s Roadmap Brewing helms collaborative beer project benefitting mental health initiative
The brewery was tapped to develop an IPA recipe that other breweries can replicate and customize.
San Antonio unemployment rate drops to 3.6%, but not everything is as rosy as it seems
Leisure and hospitality shed 600 jobs, and wage growth is being eaten by inflation.
Marriott San Antonio Airport reopens after massive renovation
The property offers a new bar, a poolside terrace and grab-and-go food market.
Daddy Yankee adds second show at San Antonio’s AT&T Center in December
The reggaeton legend’s other SA stop on the tour sold out within days.
Late-night taco spot opening on San Antonio’s St. Mary’s Strip in former Pizza Party location
The concept is the latest from veteran North St. Mary’s food-trucker Mario Reina.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s border slowdown ruined millions of dollars in food. Texas consumers will pay.
Consumers will feel the impact as produce distributors try to shore up their losses due to dwindling supplies.
App that connects homeowners with lawn care services launches in San Antonio
Nashville based GreenPal has more than a million users in 23 cities across the country.
San Antonio Symphony cuts ties with Music Director Emeritus Sebastian Lang-Lessing
Lang-Lessing’s plan to conduct performances by the striking symphony musicians appears to have prompted the board’s move.
Primus keeps crowd at San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre riveted with worthy Rush tribute
In addition to the Rush worship and classic material, the band trotted out its 11-minute tune “Conspiranoia,” performed live for only the second time.
We can do better than what was ‘normal’ before the pandemic
Improving indoor air quality is one way we can reinforce the public in public health
Abbott ends inspections that clogged commercial traffic at U.S.-Mexico border for more than a week
The deals Abbott made with three of the four Mexican border governors don’t include any new security measures south of the border.
San Antonio’s Sound Cream Airstream to throw free Bidi Bidi bash in honor of Selena’s birthday
Pearl’s Park Bar will sling boozy libations for those in need of liquid encouragement to do the Washing Machine all night long.
Schlitterbahn Resort and waterpark opens Friday for 2022 season, debuts $4.5 million in upgrades
Guests can expect new shade structures, shuttle buses and a streamlined entry process for season pass holders.
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans to open fourth San Antonio location this fall
The chain will open the store inside the far West Side’s Pinnacle Oaks shopping center.
Top U.S. border official says busing migrants out of Texas complicates federal officials’ jobs
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner said Gov. Greg Abbott isn’t coordinating with the agency as Texas sends migrants far from their immigration proceedings.
Forbes Billionaires, Youngest Mariachi Singer: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Current readers also gravitated to a story about Texans crossing into New Mexico in big numbers to purchase legal weed.
H-E-B and Texas Beer Co. team up with Hill Country Conservancy for Earth Day benefit brew
Wild Texas Kolsch is advertised as an easy-drinking, 4.8% ABV sipper with notes of lemon zest and hops.
Panfila Cantina, Sijang Night Market: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Who needs travel when SA’s culinary scene covers several geographical landscapes?
San Antonio’s Boiler House and Ranger Creek Whiskey partner on paired dinner this month
The four-course dinner will feature dishes paired with the locally produced whiskies.
Trump-era aluminum tariffs still hurting San Antonio brewers, beer consumers
The owner of local brewery Second Pitch says the tariffs are making it hard for craft beer companies to grow.
Texts: U.S. Rep. Chip Roy pushed Trump White House to overturn election, then backpedaled
“We need ammo. We need fraud examples. We need it this weekend,” Roy texted, according to a CNN report.
Broadway tour of Donna Summer jukebox musical arrives at Majestic Theatre Tuesday
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical brings the life of “The Queen of Disco” to the stage.
Arch Enemy’s Alissa White-Gluz talks the future of metal before the band’s San Antonio show
The band will play San Antonio on Monday, April 18 with Behemoth, Napalm Death and Unto Others.
San Antonio approves $562,500 in tax breaks for DeLorean car startup despite lack of track record
In comments, council members tried to get out front of likely criticism that they were were throwing cash at an untried company.
Democrats are in danger of losing three congressional strongholds in South Texas
The seats in question are held by U.S. Reps. Henry Cuellar of Laredo and Vicente Gonzalez of McAllen. A third belonged to Filemon Vela of Brownsville, who stepped down.
San Antonio native publishes children’s book featuring a French bulldog that visits Fiesta
King Louie the Dog is El Rey de Fiesta is the second book by Catherine Alvarez-McCurdy, who now lives in New York.
Three San Antonio residents make Forbes’ annual billionaires list
San Antonio’s billionaires have a combined net worth of over $5 billion.
Wine bar-grocery concept from San Antonio chef PJ Edwards to open Friday at The Alley on Bitters
The new concept will be located at the complex that houses the owners’ existing restaurant, Meadow Neighborhood Eatery.
Former engineer at San Antonio’s SwRI hit with federal charges, including supplying data to China
The former staffer and his wife are accused of hiding their involvement in a firm that actively competed with the R&D company.
San Antonio’s Mexican bakeries offer multiple takes on conchas, from standard to upscale
In the panaderias of today’s San Antonio, these pastries are the most ubiquitous pan dulce — but they vary widely.
Memorial service for San Antonio’s Hispanic Elvis will be open to the public, family says
The service will be held this Saturday at the Hillcrest Funeral Home and streamed online.
San Antonio Police report sharp decline in drunk driving arrests during Fiesta 2022
DWI arrests during fiesta declined 43% from 2019, the last year with a full slate of Fiesta events.
San Antonio’s Tech Port arena looks to hire 100 people at job fair this week
ASM Global, operator of the 3,200-seat venue, wants to fill a variety of positions including caterers, marketers and operation managers.
Shippers threaten to yank business out of Texas over Gov. Greg Abbott’s border traffic slowdown
“I foresee companies making plans to move their business to New Mexico and Arizona,” the head of one trade association said.
San Antonio Zoo welcomes two-year-old jaguar as part of breeding program
The San Antonio Zoo was recently named one of the best in the country for its conservation efforts.
New San Antonio Mexican restaurant gets online praise from lauded chef Andrew Weissman
The spot opened Monday and has already earned Weissman’s stamp of approval.
DoorDash launches DashPass for Students, a half-price option for those enrolled in college
The service is available to both undergrads and graduate students at U.S. colleges and universities.
Korean corndog pop-up and night market will take over San Antonio’s Three Star Bar
The event aims to put the crispy fried snack in the spotlight.
After 2-year ban, City of San Antonio to permit camping in local parks ahead of Easter Sunday
Overnight camping on Easter weekend wasn’t allowed in 2020 or 2021 due to the COVID pandemic.
Pioneering punk provocateur Lydia Lunch will perform Sunday at San Antonio’s Paper Tiger
Lunch has blazed a confrontational and sonically adventurous trail for other women eager to explore music’s dark fringes.
San Antonio Botanical Garden’s latest art exhibition showcases the sculptures of Steve Tobin
“Rooted” will be on view from Apr. 16-Oct. 30.
International trade halted at Texas border crossings as truckers protest Greg Abbott’s new inspections
Commercial traffic at the Pharr-Reynosa bridge stopped Monday and a similar protest affected traffic in El Paso. The blockades could impact the flow of produce to restaurants and stores.
Beto O’Rourke knocks Biden for ending Title 42 without a plan to deal with influx of migrants
In a press conference, O’Rourke said the president should have given border communities a plan before ending a pandemic-era immigration rule that will lead to an increase in migrants.
After New Mexico legalizes weed, Texans are crossing the border to buy there
New Mexico sold $9.9 million in cannabis during the first week it was legal, and dispensaries along the Texas border banked.
J. Balvin postpones José Tour, which was slated to kick off at San Antonio’s AT&T Center next week
The Reggaeton star promised that tickets would be honored at future dates.
Blue Star Contemporary and Sala Diaz bring Clemonce Heard back to San Antonio for poetry reading
The former Casa Chuck resident returns to the Alamo City for this event celebrating National Poetry Month.
New funding for the feds’ COVID restaurant relief could help 12,000 Texas businesses — if it passes
The $42 billion in additional funding, designed to help beleaguered restaurants, now heads to the Senate.
Downtown San Antonio’s Smoke BBQ hosting rappers T.I., Baby Bash for April 20 anniversary party
Smoke’s seventh anniversary party will take place Wednesday, April 20.
Undercover Brother star Eddie Griffin comes to San Antonio’s Tobin Center Friday
Griffin is well known for his stand-up — and for courting controversy.
San Antonio man who took plea deal over Jan. 6 riot now found guilty of federal firearms charge
The charge of being an unlawful user of a controlled substance in possession of a firearm carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison.
Bad Takes: Texas county’s murder rap against woman for ‘self-induced abortion’ didn’t occur in a bubble
The incident is a hint of what’s to come as the U.S. right imposes aggressive abortion restrictions.
San Marcos’ Roughhouse Brewing to release third limestone cave-aged beer
The aptly-named new brew, Two & One, is a blend of one-year and two-year cave ales.
Update: Camp Bullis wildfire on San Antonio’s far North Side now 70% contained
Officials from Joint Base San Antonio don’t believe that further evacuations will be necessary.
San Antonio man believed to be homeless drowns after being swept away during Sunday night storm
SAPD officials believe they have identified the man but are waiting to release his identity.
Pitbull and Sean Paul are coming to San Antonio’s AT&T Center in September
Tickets go on sale starting this Friday, but a presale is available the day before.
San Antonio Food Policy Council’s chicken coop tour returns after two-year hiatus
On the tour, aspiring poultry parents can get a look at local chicken coops.
San Antonio’s Camp Bullis fire now 50% contained, officials say
The fire has burned over 2,000 acres since igniting on Saturday.
Dimassi’s Mediterranean Buffet opens second San Antonio location
The restaurants offer 40-plus items of halal and Mediterranean food in a cafeteria-style setting.
With cheek still stinging, comedian Chris Rock unveils plans for Nov. 10 show in San Antonio
The show’s announcement comes two weeks after the headline-grabbing slap at the Oscars.
RuPaul’s Drag Race season 12 alum Crystal Methyd to perform at Bonham Exchange Thursday
Methyd is the latest Drag Race star brought to San Antonio by Rey Lopez Entertainment.
Organizers of San Antonio’s intimate Echo Bridge concerts want to make it a stop for bigger acts
Organizers hope to build on the success of their unconventional outdoor concert space.
San Antonio boy lands world record for being the youngest-ever professional mariachi singer
Mateo Lopez, age 7, also plays piano and guitar.
South Texas DA drops murder charge in abortion case, but advocates warn of what’s to come
Experts said women may be more likely to face such charges under the current political environment.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: The Music of Cream, Foreigner, Triston Marez and more
Alamo City music fans have the option of turning back the clock, staying in the present or leaping into the future.
Greg Abbott’s call for more vehicle inspections at the border is causing delays and supply chain issues, locals say
Trucks delivering products from Mexico are facing hourslong waits at ports of entry.
These San Antonio restaurants are offering Easter feasts
Some offerings are family-friendly, while others lean more toward an adult crowd.
PETA blasts SeaWorld San Antonio for death of disabled dolphin in its care for less than a year
The aquatic mammal was 33 years old and is undergoing an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
Study: San Antonio has the second-fewest delivery drivers per capita in the U.S.
The findings also show that the average hourly wage for delivery drivers in SA is $20.29.
Some landlords got a piece of Texas’ $2 billion in rent relief money — and evicted their struggling tenants anyway
It’s unclear whether landlords face any penalties from state agencies for improperly evicting tenants while receiving rent relief dollars intended to help those tenants stay housed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Big Chicken, Fiesta Food Prices: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken restaurant chain is headed to San Antonio, and more of this week’s top food news.
Amsterdam-based luxury clothing brand Scotch & Soda to open a San Antonio store this summer
The brand is known for casual yet high-end clothing and accessories for men and women.
Startup Hill Country River Rat offers a pedal-driven alternative to tubing the Guadalupe River
The 12-person boat is fueled by the passengers’ own pedal power.
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Santikos Bijou: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Developments surrounding two San Antonio landmarks clearly grabbed readers’ attention this week.
Texas child welfare workers quitting over governor’s order to investigate families with transgender kids
Nearly 1 in 10 investigators in Child Protective Services’ Austin office have resigned since the controversial order.
San Antonio’s Full Belly Café + Bar expands with plans for second location in Olmos Park
Like the Stone Oak location, the new spot will offer a shaded patio, open floor plan and bar seating.
San Antonio police lieutenant suspended over alleged graphic sexual remarks about coworker
Lt. Christopher Johnson has since asked a third-party arbitrator to review his 30-day suspension.
Gut Feeling: San Antonio resident Michael Druck follows instinct to flourish as casting director
“Some actors may think casting directors are out to get them, but we’re really their biggest cheerleaders,” Druck says.
San Antonio’s StreetFare food truck park hosting Lucha Libre Nacho Throwdown
As the name suggests, the food fest will also feature live wrestling.
San Antonio agrees to $300,000 settlement with Texas over 2018 sanctuary-city lawsuit
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton argued that police chief William McManus violated a state law forbidding Texas cities from sheltering undocumented immigrants.
Ted Cruz and John Cornyn vote no as Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to SCOTUS
Texas’ U.S. senators have acknowledged the historical nature of Jackson’s nomination but said ahead of their votes that they believe her ideology could be harmful for the court and the country.
San Antonio ISD looks to hire south of the border to deal with ongoing teacher shortage
The state’s 13th-largest school district is recruiting teachers from outside the U.S. to fill bilingual positions.
Texas-based Summer Moon Coffee opening a location in San Antonio’s Stone Oak next week
This will be the fourth San Antonio-area location for the family of coffee shops.
Food hall in San Antonio’s River North lands LA-backed brewery and local coffee vendor as tenants
The new food hall will utilize two historic buildings, one of which was originally part of a Cavender Cadillac dealership.
Analysis: Putting migrants on buses is Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest play at loud, dumb spectacle
Abbott has doubled down on border bombast, but a recent poll suggests Texans are more concerned about their economic wellbeing.
Culture Commons’ new exhibition honors San Antonio women while shining a light on gender disparities
The “The Status of Women in San Antonio” opened March 22 and will be on view through the summer.
San Antonio’s Tobin Center to showcase critical darling Minari in free screening
The heartfelt film features a standout performance by Youn Yuh-jung, who won an Oscar for her role.
SOLI Chamber Ensemble closes out its season at the San Antonio Botanical Garden Monday
The concert will include the world premiere of a piece by Armando Bayolo as well as a tribute to recently departed composers Louis Andriessen and George Crumb.
Shaquille O’Neal bringing fried-chicken chain to Texas, including a San Antonio store
The restaurant company serves up twists on O’Neal’s home-cooked childhood favorites.
Rodgers and Hammerstein classic South Pacific heads to San Antonio’s Tobin Center Saturday
The musical will be in town for one night only.
San Antonio-area ‘Boogaloo Boi’ gets 52 months in prison for shooting at police station
Federal authorities said Ivan Hunter used an AK-47 to fire 13 rounds into a Minneapolis precinct station.
Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas will send migrants to Washington, D.C., on charter buses
Abbott said he’s responding to the Biden administration announcement that it will lift a pandemic-era emergency health order that allowed immigration authorities to turn away migrants at the border, even those seeking asylum.
On its latest tour, quirk-rock band Primus is covering Rush’s entire A Farewell to Kings album
Bassist and frontman Les Claypool talks about his love for the Canadian power trio and his own band’s upcoming San Antonio show.
Ballet Folklórico de Mexico brings traditional dance to San Antonio’s Tobin Center Sunday
The troupe will perform on the final day of the city’s Fiesta celebration.
In Saturday’s game, San Antonio Spurs seek third win against the Warriors this season
The matchup will likely be Becky Hammon’s last game as an assistant coach in San Antonio.
DeLorean will unveil new car in California, not San Antonio, despite seeking tax incentives here
DeLorean has refused to publicly disclose its revenue even as it negotiates an abatement deal.
Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham brings his latest tour to San Antonio’s AT&T Center
Dunham’s comedy show features puppet personas including “Bubba J” and “Peanut.”
The silence of Mayor Ron Nirenberg on the symphony strike is deafening
Given what’s at stake for one of the city’s artistic crown jewels, why is the mayor reluctant to weigh in?
San Antonio Spurs clinch spot in NBA’s Play-In Tournament after trouncing the Denver Nuggets
The Spurs will be playing in the tournament for a second consecutive year.
Judge lets suit proceed against San Antonio over police shooting of Charles ‘Chop’ Roundtree
The lawsuit accuses Officer Steve Casanova of using excessive force by firing into an occupied house during a call.
CityScrapes: San Antonio should have recognized its Grand Hyatt project was a debacle all along
Over a decade of changing mayors, new councilmembers and different city staffers, no one seemed to question the wisdom of a city-financed hotel.
Assclown Alert: San Antonio right-wing activist Patrick Von Dohlen and the power of positive thinking
After being handed a defeat in a court case, the SA Family Association declared “religious liberty WINS.”
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Mount Westmore, Skarhead, Lucki and more
The Mount Westmore supergroup includes West Coast institutions Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40 and Too Short.
Fiesta closes out this week with some of San Antonio’s favorite traditions
Fan-favorite Fiesta events Cornyation and the Battle of Flowers Parade are returning for the first time since 2019.
