San Antonio sanctuary rescues 5 monkeys from Puerto Rico zoo
Primarily Primates rescued the animals from Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo in Puerto Rico, which closed closed due to concerns over negligence and lack of resources.
The Lightning Thief musical will electrify the Magik Theatre’s stage July 1-Aug. 6
The musical features professional actors performing an adaptation of one of San Antonio’s most famous exports.
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Beach Resort now open on South Padre Island
The new South Padre Island resort is the first Texas beachfront property in the Margaritaville portfolio.
Little Bites: New summer menus, Maverick’s limited edition gin making San Antonio food news
Southerleigh’s new cocktail menu and Topo Chico’s summer hard seltzer lineup are also making food news.
San Antonio’s official Fourth of July celebration to light up Woodlawn Lake Park
The free, family-friendly bash will celebrate America’s 247th birthday.
Opening of San Antonio luxury hotel delayed due to rising costs
Originally scheduled to open earlier this year, the Intercontinental Hotel San Antonio River Walk, formerly the Wyndham, will welcome guests in late 2024.
Tens of thousands of Texans could lose SNAP benefits due to debt agreement
In Texas, some 44,000 adults could lose their food stamps due to changes to the program.
Texas’ Garrison Bros. Distillery launches collaborative seven-year-old Irish single malt whiskey
The limited-edition whiskey is a collaboration with Clonakilty Distillery, a maritime outfit located along Ireland’s southwestern coast.
Texas teacher said she was fired for explaining ‘constitutional rights’ to third-grade students
In a now-viral video, the teacher also says some of her students chose to sit during the national anthem.
San Antonio’s North East ISD approves largest compensation package in 20 years
The $35 million package comes despite the Texas Legislature passing no comprehensive raise for public school teachers.
Texas Monthly calls Leche de Tigre one of San Antonio’s ‘most compelling new restaurants’
The magazine praised the Peruvian dining spot for its fresh and exciting takes on seafood.
North Texas city council ignores cannabis decriminalization ordinance passed by voters
Voters in Denton passed the ordinance six months ago with 70% approval.
San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan most beloved NBA Finals MVP, study says
Three of the five most popular Finals MVPs are big men who played for Texas teams.
San Antonio police officer suspended over claims of ‘unprofessional’ behavior
Officer Austin Lee Benson served a 30-day suspension earlier this spring, according to a report.
San Antonio River Walk among the prettiest sights in the world, study says
Other sights to make the list included Central Park, Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia and the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
San Antonio group behind Little Em’s, Restaurant Claudine to launch Warehouse Diner July 8
The space is slated for its first pop-up event on July 13, which will feature Jason and Jake Dady.
Here’s where to wine and dine dad in San Antonio this Father’s Day
Longtime mainstays Aldaco’s, Little Red Barn and Alamo Beer Co. are getting in on the Father’s Day action.
The XFL lost $60 million this year, but ‘The Rock’ says he’s playing the long game
Word of the league’s loss is likely to spark memories of the American Alliance of Football’s short time in San Antonio.
How Texas’ plan to curb school violence was knocked down by a pandemic and little oversight
Threat assessment teams were created to prevent the next school shooting. However, confusion surrounds how these teams operate and what they even do with a child exhibiting threatening behavior.
City Hall to shut down for active-shooter training Monday afternoon
San Antonio residents may observe an increase in the number of emergency response vehicles during the exercise.
Councilwoman-elect Sukh Kaur says fixing relationship with District 1 business owners among her top priorities
Kaur’s other priorities include building pedestrian walkways along the St. Mary’s Strip and addressing the growing number of unhoused residents in the district.
San Antonio’s The Good News Burgers shutters Potranco Road, San Pedro stores
The brand’s west-of-downtown location and kiosk inside North Star Mall’s food court are still open.
San Antonio police detective suspended 30 days for punching woman in the face multiple times
The veteran SAPD employee struck the woman ‘approximately 10 to 11 times with a closed fist’ after she hit him during an arrest.
San Antonio’s Alamo to honor Juneteenth with live performance offering first-person accounts of emancipated people
The performance will feature internationally recognized vocalist Jolie Rocke and Manning Mpinduzi-Mott, an actor who’s appeared on both stage and screen.
Texas sues EPA over federal smog control plan
The lawsuit claims the Environmental Protection Agency exceeded its authority with its plan to reduce ozone emissions that cross state lines.
Tech executive Marina Alderete Gavito wins San Antonio City Council runoff for District 7
Runoff winner Gavito also considerably outspent opponent Dan Rossiter.
San Antonio councilman Mario Bravo concedes race to political newcomer Sukh Kaur
Sukh Kaur will be sworn in at City Hall on June 21.
San Antonio member of Boogaloo Bois slapped with 8-year federal sentence on firearms charge
Three-time convicted felon Mark Ryan Hauser sold a weapon to FBI agents posing as members of criminal organizations, prosecutors said.
Texas Republicans in Congress stand behind Donald Trump after federal indictment
GOP lawmakers dismiss the charges over classified documents as a partisan attack, but Democrats say the matter proves nobody is above the law.
Appeals court dismisses GOP megadonor’s lawsuit against Beto O’Rourke
Billionaire Kelcy Warren claimed that he was defamed by the Democratic candidate’s criticism of the power-grid failure in 2021.
San Antonians can celebrate School of Rock’s 20th anniversary with a free screening on June 15
One of Jack Black’s most famous performances will be screened for free at the Mission Marquee Plaza.
El Chapparal, Chuck Blount: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
New near-downtown watering hole Chiflada’s and Künstler Brewing’s new Hemisfair outpost were also among this week’s top food news.
San Antonio Spurs fan shop at La Cantera to close, move to a new location this fall
Fans will still be able to stock up on Spurs gear online and the AT&T Center fan shop.
San Antonio animal shelters to hold free dog-vaccination clinic this Saturday
San Antonio residents will have the opportunity to get up to three of their dogs vaccinated and microchipped at no cost.
South Texas native TV star Eva Longoria says she’s moving back to San Antonio
The Desperate Housewives actress announced the move during a TV appearance, during which she also noted that San Antonio has the best Tex-Mex food.
Dolls of Horror Market descends on the Wonderland of the Americas this weekend
In celebration of World Doll Day, Kings of Horror and Wonderrland of the Americas will host an event themed on dolls from horror movies.
Country music star Parker McCollum will make tour stop in San Antonio Dec. 29
Tickets for the show at the AT&T Center go on sale next Friday, June 16.
Stripper Advocacy Campaign, DJ Pauly D: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Readers also checked out stories about a gathering of bonsai enthusiasts and a debunked online rumor about Rainforest Cafe.
Austin real estate developer at center of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment now in federal custody
Paxton was suspended from duties after Texas House members alleged that he had an improper business relationship with the developer.
Cali-based chain Pizza Guys eyes San Antonio for major Texas expansion
The Sacramento-based chain is planning nearly 200 locations in Texas’ major cities — including 26 stores in the San Antonio area.
Lucy Cooper’s chef unveils specialty burger to support family of deceased San Antonio food writer
Braunda Smith, chef-owner of Lucy Cooper’s Texas Ice House, will donate the proceeds of every Blount Burger to the writer’s surviving family.
Amid San Antonio’s fast growth, ad campaign targets young professionals to relocate here
The campaign comes as the Alamo City experiences brisk growth that some worry is drastically increasing its cost of living.
Slab Cinema serves up ’90s nostalgia with free screening of Space Jam at Travis Park
The plot combines live action and animation to tell a story about Looney Tunes characters teaming up with Michael Jordan in a basketball game against invading aliens.
PETA to hand out condoms in San Antonio to educate residents about spaying and neutering pets
The campaign is to ensure that everyone, even dogs and cats, are protected from unwanted pregnancies, the animal-rights group said.
Assclown Alert: Melting down over Pride Month with U.S. Rep. Chip Roy
Roy threatened to derail the military budget because he found the Air Force’s plans to celebrate Pride ‘divisive’ and ’embarrassing.’
New fast-casual American concept Henbit opening in the Pearl’s Bottling Department
Owned by an Austin hospitality group, the concept offers elevated takes on burgers, chicken sandwiches, shakes and salads.
San Antonio Councilman Bravo says his office contacted police prior to SAPD incident at McIntyre’s
Bravo maintains that he was unaware a staffer reached out to SAPD about the Southtown sports bar until after the incident.
San Antonio food writer Chuck Blount has died, leaving a flavorful legacy
The Iowa native made a name for himself in the Alamo City food scene by writing about barbecue, beer and more for the Express-News.
San Antonio Burger Week is back — and it once again benefits the SA Food Bank
The event is returning June 16-25 for its fifth year.
San Antonio Spurs to host NBA Draft watch party June 22 at AT&T Center
Most observers expect the Silver and Black to draft French phenom Victor Wembanyama.
San Antonio-area brunch spot Mae Dunne now serving breakfast eats and cocktails
The eatery opened May 8 near the northwest tip of the Dominion Country Club golf course.
District 8 Councilman Manny Pelaez hints at mayoral run with constituent survey
Pelaez appears to be the first member of council to publicly hint at an interest in following Mayor Ron Nirenberg.
San Antonio commission approves plans for Port Royal, another new Hemisfair restaurant
The new eatery from the Jerk Shack’s owner will feature two levels with balcony seating plus a patio set in a garden.
San Antonio sports radio show Halftime cancelled as parent company continues reorganization
Host Mike Jimenez told fans he’s launching a podcast sometime next week.
Little Bites: Weathered Souls event, La Margarita oyster pop-up making San Antonio food news
Roadmap Brewing’s new lager and Hotel Havana’s Colombian dinner event are also on the menu.
New Texas law bans COVID mask, vaccine and shutdown mandates, but some Republicans want more
The bill, recently signed by Gov. Greg Abbott and set to take effect Sept. 1, does not restrict pandemic rules by private entities.
Ted Cruz pushes to keep AM radios in cars, saying automakers want to kill off right-wing talk shows
Cruz says that the move away from AM radio is part of a ‘big business’ conspiracy to silence conservative voices.
Security wait at San Antonio’s airport is the second-shortest in the nation, study says
San Antonio moved from eighth to second since last year, according to the analysis.
Brownout’s Latin-tinged funk will close out performance season for San Antonio’s Carver Center
The critically acclaimed nine-piece band will bring the groove to the Jo Long Theater this Saturday.
San Antonio’s Busted Sandal Brewing Co. teases plans to open Kerrville taproom
The Kerrville location will be the craft brewer’s third.
Aerospace engineer Tracy Drain will take listeners across the universe in Nat Geo Live talk
Drain will share stories from working at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Sunday’s event at the Tobin Center.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Erykah Badu, BONES, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals and more
Experimental mathcore outfit Rolo Tomassi is also bringing its off-the-beaten-path musical approach to SA.
Mermaids swim into San Antonio’s SEA LIFE aquarium for the month of June
While here, the visiting performers also will offer mermaid and pirate makeovers.
Electric-car rental company UFODrive lands in San Antonio
The Europe-based venture will deliver electric cars to travelers arriving at San Antonio International Airport and also to spots inside Loop 410.
San Antonio’s top cop, district attorney pass jabs as to who’s to blame for weekend’s violence
The police chief blamed the DA’s office, while the Bexar County District Attorney criticized magistrate judges for reducing bond.
San Antonio culinary pros again passed over for James Beard Award for Best Chef: Texas
Houston chef Benchawan Jabthong Painter took home the medallion, leaving San Antonio winless again in the category.
Four San Antonio Walgreens locations to offer free HIV testing June 27-29
The Walgreens stores doing the testing are all located in Central San Antonio.
Former San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry dated Ken Paxton’s mistress, according to report
A friend of Perry told the New York Post that the former councilman was more agreeable when his lady friend was around.
San Antonio queens bring Pride-themed drag show Drag Out Loud to LOL Comedy Club Thursday
Attendees are in for standout performances, amazing costumes and, naturally, plenty of ribald fun.
Houston-based Mambo Seafood plans second San Antonio location, this one on the West Side
Construction on the new eatery is scheduled to begin in July and finish in November.
Recently opened San Antonio brunch spot Blush to begin offering dinner service
The eatery, which opened in March, will serve dinner from 4 p.m. to midnight Thursday through Saturday.
Riverdance steps its way into San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre this weekend
The international dance sensation is bringing its 25th Anniversary Show to San Antonio June 9-11.
Bexar Sheriff files criminal charges over DeSantis’ migrant flights from San Antonio to Martha’s Vineyard
The department didn’t identify the suspects but said they face both felony and misdemeanor charges of unlawful restraint.
Stage adaptation of Footloose debuts at the Public Theater of San Antonio June 9
The Public’s production brings all of Footloose‘s passion and momentum from screen to stage.
Mural of Spurs legend Manu Ginobili pops up on San Antonio’s inner West Side
The public display is just the latest artwork to show up in San Antonio celebrating the Silver and Black.
San Antonio chefs are vying for coveted James Beard Awards tonight. Here’s how you can watch.
San Antonio’s John Russ, along with Ernest Servantes and David Kirkland of Seguin, are competing in the Best Chef: Texas category.
Dave Chappelle is coming to San Antonio’s AT&T Center this summer
Tickets for the show go on sale this afternoon at 5 p.m., according to a tweet from the AT&T Center.
Family of San Antonio man shot while getting haircut at North Star Mall launches GoFundMe
The shooting victim described himself an aspiring rap artist with a criminal history, and his family is seeking help to cover funeral costs.
Report: Despite historic parks funding, Texas Legislature failed to protect environment during session
The Lege agreed to put $1 billion into a fund to develop new state parks, but it also cut back on regulators’ ability to protect the air and water, Environment Texas said in its report.
Austin American-Statesman journalists go on strike for better pay, benefits and protections
The strike in Austin is part of a national effort by workers to get better compensation from media conglomerate Gannett.
Supergirl star Sasha Calle soars into San Antonio for red carpet screening of The Flash
Calle said she wants young Latinas to identify with her portrayal of the iconic superhero.
Texas bill to increase transparency in public records law left in limbo despite passing Legislature
The bill would close a long-standing loophole in state law that allows officials to withhold law enforcement records if no one was convicted in a case. The measure was the only bill sent to the Senate that did not get signed and sent to the governor.
Pride River Parade & Celebration returns to the San Antonio River Walk June 10
Kicking off Pride Month, the event will begin at La Villita’s Arneson River Theatre with an afternoon of live music, alongside DJs, impersonators, dancers and more.
Thirsty Pups Brewery & Bottle Shop coming to San Antonio’s Castle Hills neighborhood this fall
Co-owner Erik Ureta is a former brewer at San Antonio’s Alamo Beer Co. and Second Pitch Beer Co.
A peek inside Gem and Glenn Hotvet’s witchy Southtown emporium Déjà Vu Esoterica
Déjà Vu Esoterica opened its doors in October of last year in a lovingly restored 1920s-era house in Southtown.
San Antonio program supporting students, small businesses receive millions in AmeriCorps funding
City Year San Antonio and LiftFund Inc. have landed $2.8 million in federal funding.
Gov. Greg Abbott signs legislation barring trans youth from accessing transition-related care
Texas joins 17 other states restricting transgender minors from accessing puberty blockers and hormone therapies. Opposing legal groups have vowed to sue to stop the new law from taking effect.
Despite claim in a viral TikTok clip, San Antonio’s Rainforest Cafe was never a crematorium
An account that claims to document haunted locations made the claim, but property records don’t back it up.
With no deal on property taxes in sight, Abbott hints at multiple special sessions
The governor stands behind his support of the Texas House tax plan despite Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s insistence that the Senate has a better deal for homeowners.
Helotes’ El Chaparral Mexican restaurant has opened a satellite location in Boerne
The Boerne location marks the third standalone venture for the San Antonio-area restaurant group.
San Antonio’s Künstler Brewing to open long-awaited Hemisfair taproom this weekend
Künstler owners Vera and Brent Deckard have been working with Hemisfair since 2021 to repurpose the historic tap room site, which dates to the mid-1880s.
San Antonio stripper launches campaign to allow dancers here to perform nude again
San Antonio outlawed nude dancing, lap dances and locked VIP rooms in 2003.
Batchelor Sentenced, AI Portraits: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Our second most-read story showed what an AI came up with when asked to create images of people from various parts of the the Lone Star State.
San Antonio birria truck Guerito’s Red Tacos launching brick-and-mortar location this weekend
Guerito’s mobile kitchen will be closed until June 7 to allow the team to focus on grand opening weekend.
Whataburger, Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Francis Bogside’s new digs and BarbacoApparel’s Bean & Cheese Battle Royale are also on the menu.
San Antonio coffee spot Olla Express Café relocating to downtown from city’s northeast side
The new location is five blocks away from Pearl and set to open soon, according to owner Andrea Ley.
Bad Takes: Beware ‘Good Samaritans’ who deal in violence and vigilantism
Ours is plainly neither a culture that prioritizes mercy, nor one that treats violence as a last resort.
Three UTSA Roadrunner football games will air on national television this season
The regular season games will air on FS1, ESPN and ESPN 2.
Jersey Shore’s DJ Pauly D bringing his fist-pumping ways back to San Antonio’s 1902 Nightclub
GTL-obsessed San Antonians can catch the reality show star and DJ on Thursday, August 17.
Report: Texas Legislature did little to help kids this session and took steps backward on child welfare
Despite lawmakers’ talk about kids’ safety and mental health, key child welfare proposals fell short or never got a hearing.
Table Talk: Natasha Riffle, partner in new San Antonio bar Chiflada’s, wants it to be a community
The woman-owned West Side bar will hold its grand opening this weekend.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is a dazzlingly worthy sequel to 2018 triumph
It aims to one-up its predecessor in almost every way imaginable, from its audacious style to the sheer quantity and diversity of Spider-People.
San Antonio police officer arrested on charges that he set up hidden camera in ex-girlfriend’s home
The video included footage of the woman’s partially dressed underage daughter, sheriff’s office investigators said.
Texas is one of the 10 most deadly states for pedestrians, according to study
Factors such as intense heat, lack of pedestrian connectivity and a long-stand car culture contribute to risks for San Antonio pedestrians.
Video of man firing automatic weapon near downtown San Antonio bar goes viral
Social media users compared the incident to something out of the Grand Theft Auto video game franchise.
Scorched Earth: Seasonal fruits and vegetables on the grill make for perfect summer cookouts
Grilling isn’t just for steaks — many vegetables and fruits undergo a magical metamorphosis on the grill.
Summer Sipping: These cocktails create a perfect remedy for San Antonio’s scorching heat
Here are four summer-ready cocktail recipes to kick off the sizzling season.
Screenwriter and San Antonio native Marcella Ochoa marching on front lines of WGA strike
As a WGA captain, Ochoa manages the schedules of about 30 team members on the picket line in Southern California.
Trish DeBerry will be next CEO for Centro San Antonio
The nonprofit, largely comprised of downtown business owners, advocates for center-city development.
San Antonio’s wage growth outpaces the state average, but the city remains poor
Despite San Antonio’s strong wage growth, its average hourly wage is $5.32 lower than the national average.
Four members of San Antonio’s congressional delegation voted against the debt ceiling deal
Two Democrats and two Republicans representing the Alamo City voted against the bill, which ultimately passed the House.
Colombian pop star Karol G coming to San Antonio’s Alamodome this summer
The singer will perform Thursday, Aug. 31, as part of her Mañana Será Bonito tour.
Latin music giants Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin and Pitbull coming to San Antonio’s AT&T Center
The trio’s stop in the Alamo City is part of a 19 city North American tour.
Woman-owned Off Main Brewing will open this Friday in Kerrville
Off Main’s flagship mobile operation creates custom brews for special events and serves them on draft via a converted horse trailer.
Animal rights group calls on San Antonio’s BAMC to stop killing pigs to train military doctors
BAMC is approved to use up to 130 pigs per year for this training, according to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
AI generates what a typical person from San Antonio might look like – and it’s pretty spot on
The TikTok video posted by Texas Humor also included AI-generated images of people from Dallas, Houston and Lubbock.
The San Antonio Bonsai Society will celebrate its craft at the Botanical Garden this weekend
The event will feature a variety of bonsai species on display, as well as demonstrations by Bonsai Society members.
San Antonio’s The Bread Box bakery suffers massive theft, shares images of burglars
After sharing the surveillance photos of the alleged thieves, some suggested they also might be behind a recent rash of porch package pilfering in the area.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Nina Diaz, Jay Wheeler, IAMX and more
Former Evil Mothers frontman Curse Mackey is also coming to town as part of a package tour with Clan of Xymox.
Expedition Unknown’s Josh Gates will bring tall tales to San Antonio’s Tobin Center Friday
Gates will delve into anecdotes about his expeditions and off-the-grid hijinks in a show that promises to be thrilling, hilarious, suspenseful and insightful.
Rollin’ in the Doe: Veteran singer-songwriter John Doe’s folk trio playing San Antonio’s Echo Bridge
Doe’s trio will perform Sunday, June 4 at one of San Antonio’s most unconventional concert spaces.
