Posted inTexas News
The week’s San Antonio and Texas news — in limericks
Because who doesn’t enjoy seeing the state’s most pathetic politicians mocked in verse?
Sanford Nowlin
Sanford Nowlin is editor-in-chief of the San Antonio Current. He holds degrees from Trinity University and the University of Texas at San Antonio, and his work has been featured in Salon, Alternet, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, Orlando Weekly, NewsBreak, 420 Magazine and other publications.
Posted inTexas News
Texas oil, gas and petrochem facilities emitted 1.6 million pounds of regulated pollutants during last week’s icy weather
Under Texas’ ‘enforcement discretion’ policy, companies were allowed to vent or burn off pollutants, as long as they are reported. Recent weatherization requirements for power plants did not apply to gas processing plants.
Posted inTexas News
AG Ken Paxton can’t shut down Texas Latino voting group, judge rules
Paxton had accused Jolt Initiative of an ‘unlawful voter registration scheme,’ but a federal judge found the AG failed to offer ‘any plausible proof’ of wrongdoing.
Posted inSan Antonio News
ICE reportedly close to buying San Antonio warehouse to turn into new detention center
Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert said he’s ready to fight the plan and urged San Antonio officials to deny a zoning request for the facility.
Posted inSan Antonio News
Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez indicted on restraint, oppression charges
The charges reportedly stem from an incident in which the Bexar County Court at Law judge ordered an attorney handcuffed during a courtroom argument.
Posted inSan Antonio News
San Antonio police officer arrested on family assault charge
Castroville police arrested five-year SAPD veteran Taylor Thompson as part of its investigation.
Posted inTexas News
U.S. agrees not to deport 6 witnesses in homicide of migrant held in Texas center
The 55-year-old man died Jan. 3 at an ICE lockup in El Paso after being ‘physically restrained by law enforcement,’ the El Paso medical examiner ruled.
Posted inAssclown Alert
Assclown Alert: Urging ICE to ‘recalibrate’ with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
Abbott’s remark is a bloodless cop-out meant to distance himself from a catastrophe he’s cheered on.
Posted inTexas News
AG Ken Paxton sues another out-of-state provider accused of illegally sending abortion-inducing pills to Texans
In 2024, Texas also sued a New York provider accused of prescribing abortion pills, but her state’s law has shielded her from prosecution.
Posted inTexas News
South Texas construction group accuses ICE of warrantless raids, endangering neighborhoods
The top official with the South Texas Builders Association said ICE agents have been captured on video speeding through subdivisions and putting kids at risk.
Posted inConcert Announcements
Lionel Richie, Earth Wind & Fire coming back to San Antonio this summer
The two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame artists last toured together in 2024.
Posted inConcert Announcements
George Strait adds two more Texas shows, but skips San Antonio for Austin
The April concerts at the Moody Center are his first major shows in the Lone Star State since 2024.
Posted inSan Antonio News
Texas expands winter storm disaster declaration to include San Antonio area
The number of counties now covered has grown to 219.
Posted inSan Antonio News
Immigrant families detained in San Antonio-area lockup protest ICE detention of 5-year-old boy
Protesters inside the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley demonstrated Saturday against their treatment and ICE’s detention of a 5-year-old Minneapolis boy.
Posted inSan Antonio News
These San Antonio events and attractions are shutting down due to winter storm
The San Antonio Zoo, the Alamo and Pearl Weekend Markets are among the places closing due to the harsh conditions.
Posted inFlavor
Korean barbecue chain Honey Pig to make San Antonio debut later this year
The fast-growing East Coast chain will open its first Alamo City location in Northwoods Shopping Center.
Posted inTexas News
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s brother indicted on federal fraud charges
The feds accuse Martin Cuellar, the sheriff of Webb County, of using county employees and resources as he launched a disinfecting business during the COVID pandemic.
Posted inSan Antonio News
San Antonio and Bexar County open warming shelters ahead of weekend winter storm
Five county shelters and six city shelters will open Saturday and remain in operation through noon Monday.
Posted inSan Antonio News
Jury finds Uvalde school police officer not guilty of child abandonment
Wednesday verdict ends the first criminal trial stemming from the Robb Elementary School shooting.
Posted inAssclown Alert
Clinging to relevance by lying about U.S. history with former Texas Rep. Nate Schatzline
The Bible-thumping former politician claimed a 1787 document proves the U.S. a “Christian nation.” He got the facts completely wrong.