Inaugural Big Texas Terror con bringing scary slate of celebrities to San Antonio this weekend

The two-day event will feature Juliette Lewis, David Arquette and Danny Trejo along with actors behind some of the most terrifying movie monsters.

by Sanford Nowlin June 13, 2025July 17, 2025

News

Carranza and Lujan will square off again in one of San Antonio’s few competitive statehouse races

Despite Democrats funneling national and state money into the district in 2024, Republican incumbent State Rep. John Lujan kept his seat.

by Sanford Nowlin June 11, 2025June 14, 2025

Cannabis

Poll: More Texas GOP primary voters oppose Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s hemp ban than support it

Nearly half of Texas Republican primary voters think Patrick’s hemp ban is a bad idea, the survey showed.

by Sanford Nowlin June 11, 2025August 2, 2025

News

Assclown Alert: Pining for the bad old days of DOGE with Texas Congressman Chip Roy

Despite DOGE’s record for creating chaos and failing to find waste and fraud, Roy filed a bill to make it permanent.

by Sanford Nowlin June 10, 2025July 5, 2025

Arts

Comedian, writer and actor John Mulaney bringing his stand-up show to San Antonio this fall

The Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney star will perform at the Majestic Theatre in November.

by Sanford Nowlin June 10, 2025July 14, 2025

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Despite Jones’ mayoral win, San Antonio can expect to see more Abbott-backed GOP candidates

Political observers said the deep-pocketed Texas Republicans aren’t likely to give up on SA after Saturday’s defeat.

by Sanford Nowlin June 9, 2025June 12, 2025

Food & Drink

Fast-expanding Whataburger chain building two new San Antonio stores

The hometown burger institution will open new restaurants on the far West Side and in Southwest San Antonio.

by Sanford Nowlin June 6, 2025August 5, 2025

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San Antonio lawmakers say ICE’s immigration court arrests deterring migrants from seeking lawful path

The Trump White House has stepped up arrests of migrants leaving immigration hearings, including in the Alamo City.

by Sanford Nowlin June 6, 2025July 28, 2025

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Bexar County DA Joe Gonzales says he won’t seek reelection

Although he handily won reelection in 2022, the Democrat has faced criticism for his office’s case backlog.

by Sanford Nowlin June 5, 2025July 28, 2025

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Trump White House taps inexperienced 22-year-old UTSA grad to top role fighting violent extremism

Thomas Fugate’s previous work experience includes working at H-E-B and owning his own landscaping business, ProPublica reports.

by Sanford Nowlin June 5, 2025July 27, 2025

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San Antonio HDRC approves Pride Cultural Heritage District designation

The area encompasses the Tobin Hill strip known as the center of gay nightlife in the Alamo City.

by Sanford Nowlin June 5, 2025June 10, 2025

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San Antonio council candidate Misty Spears facing yet another lawsuit over credit-card debt

The conservative District 9 candidate has faced questions over an earlier lawsuit and several liens that have since been settled.

by Sanford Nowlin June 4, 2025July 1, 2025

Cannabis

Texas Lege passes bill expanding state’s medical cannabis program after vote to ban hemp products

The bill, now on the governor’s desk, would allow prescription vape products and expand the program’s list of qualifying conditions.

by Sanford Nowlin June 3, 2025August 5, 2025

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San Antonio actor Jonathan Joss’ husband suggests his shooting death was hate crime

Joss’ husband said in an online post that the pair faced harassment, but SAPD said officers found ‘no evidence’ Joss was targeted for his sexuality.

by Sanford Nowlin June 2, 2025June 30, 2025

News

Visit San Antonio names Alamo City native Mario J. Bass as new CEO

Bass takes over at the tourism-promotion nonprofit after the departure of Marc Anderson, who resigned in April.

by Sanford Nowlin June 2, 2025June 21, 2025

News

San Antonio actor Jonathan Joss has been shot and killed, according to media reports

Joss, 59, was known for roles in King of the Hill, Parks and Recreation and Tulsa King.

by Sanford Nowlin June 2, 2025June 9, 2025

Arts

Noche UFC mixed martial arts event relocates to San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center

The card was originally scheduled to take place Sept. 13 in Guadalajara, but construction delays required it to move.

by Sanford Nowlin June 2, 2025August 5, 2025

Food & Drink

Fancy burger chain Hopdoddy will open third San Antonio location early next year

The new Hopdoddy will be at 11267 Huebner Road just off I-10, records show.

by Sanford Nowlin May 31, 2025August 5, 2025

News

Court slaps down Texas AG Ken Paxton’s bid to investigate watchdog over its reporting on Elon Musk

An appeals judge wrote that Paxton, a Republican and Trump ally, sought to retaliate against Media Matters for exercising its First Amendment rights.

by Sanford Nowlin May 30, 2025July 24, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio Korean restaurant Cypress Cafe closing a year after being forced to relocate

Owner Mimi Lee said she’s dealing with health problems that forced her to close ‘indefinitely.’

by Sanford Nowlin May 29, 2025July 27, 2025