Despite ties to Greg Abbott, San Antonio mayoral candidate Rolando Pablos says he’s his ‘own man’
Pablos’ rival, Gina Ortiz Jones, has attacked him for being a one-time Abbott appointee who’s backed by a PAC tied to the governor.
Capitol Conspiracies: Texas Republicans are flooding the session with bills based on online hoaxes
GOP lawmakers filed recent bills targeting ‘furries’ and ‘chemtrails’ along with proposals based on debunked voter-fraud claims.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Wild Nothing, LA Witch, Daiistar, War
Indie rockers Hippo Campus are also bringing their sunny sound to the Aztec.
LGBTQIA+ advocates warn Texas anti-DEI bill could involuntarily out kids to parents
SB 12 would also ban diversity, equity and inclusion from being taught in the classroom.
San Antonio’s powerful police union endorses Rolando Pablos for mayor
Pablos, a Republican and ally of Gov. Greg Abbott, has made funding the city’s police department among his campaign’s top priorities.
Teka Molino bringing Tex-Mex flavors to San Antonio’s Make Ready Market
The 88-year-old Tex-Mex institution will debut at the food hall this June.
San Antonio City Council to vote Thursday on using state’s share of visitor tax for Spurs arena
City Manager Erik Walsh on Monday reiterated that a property tax increase to pay for a Project Marvel isn’t on the table.
Sludge-metal progenitors Melvins coming to San Antonio’s Paper Tiger this fall
Tickets to see the highly influential band go on sale this Friday.
San Antonio is Texas’ worst major city for starting a career, study finds
Lack of career opportunities and an average quality of life landed San Antonio far behind Austin, which ranked No. 4.
Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez to take 8-week parental leave for surrogate baby
The councilman, who just won re-election, has requested an interim councilmember to serve in his place.
New play at San Antonio’s Jump-Start explores the social connections we form with strangers
Strangers at a Feast by Chuck Squier will run through Sunday, May 18.
San Antonio panel discussion will look at longevity of some of city’s best-loved restaurants
Wednesday’s event will include the owners of Schilo’s Delicatessen, the La Familia Cortez group and the Los Barrios portfolio.
Assclown Alert: Spreading anti-Muslim bigotry with Texas congressional candidate Valentina Gomez
Gomez is the same bigot who posted a clip of herself pretending to execute a migrant and staged an on-camera LGBTQIA+ book burning.
Despite the odds, San Antonio Spurs land No. 2 NBA Draft pick
Analysts believe the Spurs could end up with Cooper Flagg or Ace Bailey
Trump’s controversial plane gifted from Qatar is in San Antonio, could be converted to Air Force One
Trump has referred to the $400 million gift plane as ‘a very public and transparent transaction.’
San Antonio Spurs have two chances to grab No. 1 pick in Monday’s NBA Draft Lottery
ESPN will broadcast the NBA Draft Lottery starting at 6 p.m. CST.
Rebranded UT San Antonio affirms Rowdy the Roadrunner will remain part of school’s identity
The UT Board of Regents approved UTSA’s rebrand and new logo last week.
John Cornyn panders to Trump (again) with photo in front of burger stand named after the president
Cornyn faces a primary challenge from MAGA loyalist Ken Paxton, and boy, does he look desperate.
Erik Cantu, San Antonio man shot in McDonald’s parking lot, booked on evading-arrest charge
Since the headline-grabbing 2022 police shooting, Cantu has faced other criminal charges.
Otaku Food & Anime Festival returning to San Antonio this weekend
The free event will take over the Wonderland of the Americas with food, cosplay, anime and live entertainment.
Gina Ortiz Jones gets endorsements from ex-San Antonio mayors, nearly half of city council
Republican Rolando Pablos, who already faces an uphill battle in the mayoral election, largely watched from the sidelines.
Pei Wei closes San Antonio location at The Strand
As of Monday, records of the location have been scrubbed from Google.
Texas lawmakers propose abortion pill bill that can’t be challenged in state courts
The bill contains many provisions legal experts say are likely unconstitutional, including one that says it can’t be challenged in state court.
San Antonio’s Joaquin Castro, other lawmakers visit deported 11-year-old U.S. citizen with brain tumor
Castro said the girl is now unable to get medical treatment for her rare condition and could lose her eyesight if she can’t get help.
Texas allows certain children to get married. Lawmakers may close that loophole.
Lawmakers in 2017 took a major step to end most child marriages. However, emancipated teenagers 16 and older can get married.
San Antonio country music star Johnny Rodriguez has died
The pioneering Mexican American singer was known for 1970s hits including ‘That’s the Way Love Goes’ and ‘Ridin’ My Thumb to Mexico.’
Ken Paxton says Google will pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle privacy suit
The state attorney general sued Google in 2022, alleging it unlawfully tracked and collected users’ private data.
Texas House votes to strictly define man and woman, excluding trans people from state records
If it becomes law, the bill would define sex based on reproductive organs and require state documents and policies to comply with that framework.
Texas Democrats cancel planned vote to condemn Rep. Henry Cuellar
Concerns about measures to enforce a ban against a lawmaker’s access to voter files led the party to drop the vote, a party leader said.
After immigration crackdown, international students in Texas self-censor to protect their education
Students told the Tribune they have deleted social media accounts, socialize less and steer clear of charged topics to avoid becoming targets of immigration authorities.
San Antonio’s first River Walk Restaurant Week will start on Monday
The promotion will showcase special prix-fixe meals, and a portion of proceeds will support the San Antonio Hospitality Foundation.
San Antonio Zoo lobbies lawmakers for stiffer penalties for people who break into enclosures
San Antonio Zoo CEO Tim Morrow partially blames clout-chasing social media influencers for the rise in zoo break-ins.
Yelp users name San Antonio nation’s second-best barbecue city
Austin took the list’s top spot.
San Antonio Fire Department honors 9-year-old who saved family from house fire
SAFD will honor Wilson Elementary School student Viviana Castilleja during a Monday ceremony for her quick thinking.
Texas House advances bill that would prohibit land sales to people and entities from certain countries
The legislation had only pertained to countries the government deemed national security threats. A last-minute change would let the governor add more countries to the ban.
Downtown San Antonio dive Texas T Pub has shut down after 40 years
A sign on the door reportedly says it’s ‘closed until further notice.’
San Antonio’s Mr. Teriyaki chain adding a third location, this one on Potranco Road
The homegrown business made its debut in 2023 with a store near North Star Mall.
San Antonio Archbishop says Pope Leo XIV will be advocate for poor, migrants and refugees
Archbishop Gustavo Siller-Garcia said he was surprised by the selection of an American Pope but added ‘God has plans.’
Elon Musk’s Austin neighbors are reportedly sick of him
In its reporting of Musk’s neighbor drama, the New York Times also briefly revealed his home address.
As Texas measles cases reach 709, CDC considers outbreak the nation’s worst in 25 years
The CDC is now treating the measles cases in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico as a single outbreak.
Bexar County deputy arrested on charges he helped facilitate beating death of jail inmate
The attack, which involved four inmates, was over a $40 debt, according to investigators.
San Antonio Public Library presenting free screening of Enter the Dragon this Sunday
The Bruce Lee movie is largely considered the most iconic kung fu film of all time.
Grin Reaper: Director Eli Craig’s slasher-comedy Clown in a Cornfield plays on real fears
The movie is now playing at theaters nationwide.
San Antonio City Council bans smoke shops near schools — with some exceptions
About 6% of all U.S. middle school and high school students last year said they use e-cigs, according to federal data.
MilkShake Factory set to open first location in San Antonio this summer
The century-old Pittsburgh-based chain only has one other location in Texas.
Texas agriculture chief applauds fellow Republican Ken Paxton’s war on fluoride
Texas Attorney General Paxton is investigating a pair of top toothpaste makers of “illegal marketing” their products in a way harmful to kids.
Texas House debating ‘book ban’ bill seeking to prevent minors from accessing ‘obscene’ books
Activists argue the bill could be used as a ‘book ban’ on queer literature.
San Antonio’s next mayor will need to tackle city’s $200 million budget deficit
Rolando Pablos and Gina Ortiz Jones offered different priorities at a recent debate when asked how to deal with the city’s dwindling resources.
Dallas’ wine-focused Sixty Vines restaurant chain will make San Antonio debut early next year
Construction is expected to start this fall for the new La Cantera dining spot.
San Antonio’s Black History Film Series screening documentary HIGH RISK for free this Friday
The movie, by a San Antonio filmmaker, looks at how Black mothers advocate for themselves and protect their health.
UTSA plans to rebrand as ‘UT San Antonio’ — and some alumni aren’t liking the new logo
Some on social media argue the new emblem looks too much like Whataburger’s.
Frio County public officials among six indicted after elections investigation, Paxton says
The county judge, two city council members and others are accused of vote harvesting.
Federal judge says Trump plan to fly migrants from San Antonio to Libya violates court order
Flight trackers reportedly show an Air Force C-17 filed plans to depart Wednesday from Kelly Field to Libya.
San Antonio’s Bunz Handcrafted Burgers shuts down Loop 1604 location
The downtown location is still serving its specialty sandos.
Sen. John Cornyn announces leadership team, including Trump pollster, for 2026 reelection campaign
Cornyn’s move to stockpile his campaign team with seasoned GOP operatives signals he is digging in for a serious fight against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Tacos and Tequila Fest hitting San Antonio’s Retama Park with music, lucha libre y mas
Saturday’s event will feature live music from hop-hop artists including Lil Jon, Ginuwine, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Xzibit.
Boeing Center hosting free collegiate and high school esports competition
The tourney will take place Saturday and Sunday and feature top players from around the country competing in games such as Valorant and Rocket League.
TV cooking personality Alton Brown bringing his Last Bite tour to San Antonio
Brown will take the Tobin Center audience on a tour through his favorite culinary hacks this Thursday.
San Antonio’s VIA offering Park & Ride service for those heading to Post Malone-Jelly Roll show
Parking at the Alamodome for Wednesday’s concert runs $60, officials said.
Pablos zeroes in on local issues while Jones rebukes Trump, Abbott in San Antonio mayoral debate
Project Marvel and the city’s dangerous dog problem came up during the candidates’ discussion.
Will Dan Patrick’s Texas Senate stymie fentanyl test strip legalization (again)?
Legislation to allow some forms of drug checking has reached the same Senate committee where a similar bill died last session — two years and at least 3,200 Texas overdose deaths ago.
Texas one of the kinkiest U.S. states, according to new study
Not to kink shame, but Texas, you’re pretty freaky.
First of two scheduled mayoral debates set for Tuesday night at San Antonio College
Gina Ortiz Jones and Rolando Pablos will face off in their first debate since last Saturday’s citywide election.
Shocker! Morrissey postpones San Antonio show
Hate to say we told you so but, well … we did.
San Antonio’s long-running Phoenix Chinese Cafe appears to have shut down
The spot opened in the early 2000s, but changed hands last year.
Texas House bill would target teachers and schools that support transgender kids
The bill aims to ban children from using pronouns, hairstyles and clothing that don’t match their gender at birth.
Circumstances could help Rolando Pablos become San Antonio’s first Republican mayor in 30 years
Low voter turnout, competitive runoffs in some council races and a lack of social media presence could spell trouble for Gina Ortiz Jones.
Expert says Gina Ortiz Jones’s election-night media snub is ‘odd’ but unlikely to sway voters
‘Politics is about visuals, and it didn’t make for a good visual,’ University of Texas at San Antonio political scientist Jon Taylor said.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Pentagram, Virtual Limbs, Hermanos Gutiérrez
At the Drive-In co-founder Jim Ward’s Sparta also will perform this week.
Judge refuses to move U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s corruption trial to Laredo
The congressman, whose district includes San Antonio, will face trial in Houston instead of his South Texas hometown.
San Antonio mayoral candidate Gina Ortiz Jones isn’t taking anything for granted
Jones, a Democrat, is facing Republican Rolando Pablos in a June 7 runoff expected to be deep in partisanship and outside money.
San Antonio PBS affiliate KLRN warns it could go away with proposed Trump funding cuts
Even though Congress already funded public broadcasting with this year’s budget, Trump wants them to rescind it.
San Antonio’s Hotel Emma named one of nation’s best hotels by Tripadvisor
Hotel Emma was the only hotel in Texas to make the cut.
10 San Antonio restaurants offering Mother’s Day specials
From brunch buffets to specialty cocktails, there are plenty of places to treat Mom to something delicious.
Spurs’ Popovich embraces new ‘El Jefe’ role as he hands coaching torch to Mitch Johnson
‘Things are getting better by the day, but it’s not good enough for what we plan ahead,’ Popovich said of his ongoing recovery.
The biggest winners and losers of San Antonio’s weekend election
Partisanship was among the contest’s big winners, while big-spending District 8 Councilman Manny Pelaez was among the big losers.
Texas Republican lawmakers may ‘financially handcuff’ cities that don’t play by their rules
One proposal would allow the attorney general to sue cities and freeze sales tax revenues for up to 90 days.
Will Morrissey show in San Antonio? Singer has postponed past two tour dates
If Moz postpones, it will be the fourth time in a row that he has snubbed San Antonio.
Drag activist testifies against Texas story time bill while wearing names of disgraced pastors
The back of the dress says ‘kids are safer at drag storytime than at church.’
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg will teach at Trinity U. after term ends
The termed-out mayor will serve as the Calgaard Distinguished Professor of Practice in the Department of Communication.
Downtown San Antonio’s Devils River distillery files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
The whiskey brand launched in 2017 and opened a downtown bar, distillery and restaurant in 2021.
A gutted education department’s new agenda: roll back civil rights cases, target transgender students
The civil rights office has abandoned its traditional priorities. Instead, it is trying to limit the rights of transgender students and rid schools of diversity efforts.
Exploring the nuances of ancient Greek wine at the San Antonio Museum of Art
Greek vessels including the amphora, kylix and krater were functional but also could be elaborate works of art.
Five San Antonio City Council incumbents win reelection
Of the four council districts with no incumbent running, three are headed to runoffs.
Gina Ortiz Jones, Rolando Pablos heading for June 7 runoff in San Antonio mayoral race
As of 10:40 p.m., Jones had more than 27% of the vote, while Pablos pulled in nearly 16%.
U.S. declares military zone around El Paso, allowing soldiers to arrest migrants
It’s the second military zone the Trump administration has created at the border, following one on the New Mexico-Mexico border, where a group of migrants were arrested on Monday.
Dreambreaker: A Pickleball Story documents rare birth of professional sport
The documentary is currently streaming on Max.
San Antonio’s Jimoto Omakase offers a rewarding and highly interactive dining experience
The ‘speakeasy’ is cloistered behind heavy wooden doors above ramen-redoubt Kimura.
San Antonio Flavor returns to the San Antonio Museum of Art for 10th anniversary
The annual festival will return Thursday, May 15, bringing 30-plus food and drink vendors plus a cooking competition.
Texas strips protections for teachers, parents who share ‘obscene’ material with children
A fiery debate on the House floor Friday gave way to the Senate Bill 412’s final vote. Supporters say it’s needed to protect children.
As GOP looks to cut food stamps, Trump has already slashed $11 million in food aid for Texans
The recent cut yanked $3.1 million in federal help from the San Antonio Food Bank ahead of its busiest period.
Poll: Gina Ortiz Jones likely to face Rolando Pablos in San Antonio mayoral runoff
That could change if Beto Altamirano sees a strong turnout among voters between 18-29 on May 3, the poll suggests.
Texas Senate bill would crack down further on homeless encampments
San Antonio already conducts six encampment sweeps daily, according to local officials.
Sunday workshop in San Antonio promises to teach the art of scrying
The ancient art involves peering beyond the physical realm using reflective opaque objects or translucent surfaces.
Country-rockers Wilco promise surprises with upcoming San Antonio show
The critically acclaimed band performs this Tuesday at The Espee.
San Antonio Spurs name Mitch Johnson next head coach following Popovich’s retirement
Johnson led the team through a 32-45 season while Pop was sidelined by a stroke.
Saturday election will decide whether Elon Musk gets his own Texas city
Most of the eligible voters already work for SpaceX, making Starbase’s incorporation likely to pass.
San Antonio Spurs’ Gregg Popovich stepping down as head coach
Popovich will transition into a full-time role as president of basketball operations.
Four San Antonio mayoral candidates accuse others of taking ‘dark money’
The candidates accused Gina Ortiz Jones, Rolando Pablos and Beto Altamirano of accepting ‘dark money’ but didn’t target Manny Pelaez.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to lead Trump’s commission on religious liberty
The commission includes Ben Carson, “Dr. Phil” McGraw and religious figures.
Feeling Tone exhibition at San Antonio’s Mercury Project brings together visual and audio works
The seven-artist show, curated by Pamela Martinez, opens this Friday.
South Texas judge rules Trump broke law by deporting Venezuelans without court hearings
The judge is the first to rule the White House can’t use the Alien Enemies Act to justify deporting the men without court proceedings.
Texas House passes bill banning teens from using social media
The bill aims to prevent anyone under the age of 18 from using social media in Texas.
Weary from COVID deaths, Hispanic Texans embraced vaccines. It saved their lives.
In the deadly summer of 2020, Hispanics in Texas were half of all COVID-19 deaths, spurring many to vaccinate. Today, in a startling flip, Hispanics make up less than a quarter of deaths from the disease.
Texas House committee kills total ban on THC products but would ban cities from decriminalizing pot
Both proposals next head to the House floor for debate.
Report: Texas’ roads are some of the nation’s worst due to high traffic, low state spending
More than 16% of the state’s major roadways are in poor condition, researchers found.
University of Texas at San Antonio prof arrested on child pornography charges
Word of the charges comes after some students speculated agents were on campus conducting an immigration raid.
San Antonio College’s Fredstock music festival returns this Thursday
The free event will feature sets by Grupo Metal, El Dusty, Jason Kane, Powdered Wig Machine and more.
San Antonio chef Jason Dady to play with fire on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl
The competition show pits teams led by Food Network chefs against each other in grilling challenges.
Recession, immigration fears erode Latino support for Trump in Texas, poll finds
Pollsters found 56% of Texas’ Latino voters said the economy is worse now than it was 12 months ago. More than half blame Trump.
The McNay Art Museum’s annual Print Fair will connect gallerists and buyers this weekend
The event will include gallerists from all over the country.
San Antonio’s Agarita chamber ensemble to debut Shimmers of Byzantium this weekend
The free performance this Saturday will showcase a composition Ethan Wickman created while studying Turkish and Ottoman music.
Just 5.8% of registered voters turned out for early polling in San Antonio’s mayoral election
This is the first wide-open mayoral race since 2009. However, voter fatigue and Fiesta appear to have kept many away from the polls.
Bad Takes: No, John Courage, homelessness isn’t ‘very easy’
The San Antonio councilman last month suggested being homeless was easy, adding ‘you just sleep out on the streets.’
Texas Senate passes bill that clarifies when abortions can be performed legally
‘I want to believe this bill will make things better, because it’s hard to believe that things could be much worse,’ Sen. Sarah Eckhardt said.
Cuts to the VA renews urgency for Texas lawmakers to back study of psychedelics for treating PTSD
The state is becoming what some experts are calling the center of a ‘psychedelic revolution.’
Wide-ranging crackdown on abortion pills passes Texas Senate
The bill gives the state new tools to try to stop the flow of abortion pills, but critics say it’s legally dubious on several fronts.
In visit to Texas, RFK Jr. said autism, diabetes deserve more attention than measles
During a visit to College Station, the U.S. health secretary said Europe has a worse track record with the virus, which gets too much media attention.
Unfinished Business: Mayor Ron Nirenberg promised a new vision for San Antonio. Did he deliver?
Critics and allies agree the termed-out mayor’s legacy feels unfinished — or at least undecided.
