Longtime San Antonio TV news director says he’s been replaced by AI

The departure of KENS 5’s Raymond Silva is the latest layoff after the arrival of Tegna CEO Mike Steib, a Google alum and a proponent of incorporating AI into the newsroom.

by Stephanie Koithan January 6, 2026January 7, 2026

News

Analysis: U.S. Senator John Cornyn shows his whole ass on Venezuela

The Texas Republican has used a made-up cartel to justify the invasion and claimed Maduro “flooded Texas with fentanyl.” The DOJ has since admitted Cartel de los Soles doesn’t exist, and there’s no mention of fentanyl in the indictment.

by Stephanie Koithan January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Texas News

Senate hopefuls Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico denounce strike on Venezuela

The two Texas Democrats referred to Trump’s military action as a bid for oil.

by Stephanie Koithan January 5, 2026January 6, 2026

Music Stories & Interviews

Live Nation and venue confirm Morrissey’s San Antonio show is still on … for now

The singer with a long no-show history canceled Tuesday’s concert in San Diego as well as another California date last week, citing an ‘adverse reaction’ to medication.

by Stephanie Koithan January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Music Stories & Interviews

Days before his (alleged) San Antonio concert, Morrissey postpones yet another show

Only one tour date stands between this postponed gig and Morrissey’s rescheduled San Antonio performance.

by Stephanie Koithan January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

Texas Attorney Ken Paxton has sued Bexar County, alleging it used taxpayer dollars for its "radical, criminal-loving agenda."

Texas News

Ken Paxton named Texas Monthly’s Bum Steer of the Year

The list of runners up also included San Antonio’s Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales.

by Stephanie Koithan December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

San Antonio News

Study names San Antonio one of dirtiest U.S. cities

Texas cities dominated the list overall, representing more than half of the top 10.

by Stephanie Koithan December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

All killer and no filler, Vanita Leo's new EP is full of radio-ready jams.

Music Stories & Interviews

Rolling Stone puts track by San Antonio’s Vanita Leo on list of 2025’s best Latin songs

This isn’t the first time the national magazine has given a nod to the homegrown cumbia princess this year.

by Stephanie Koithan December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

News

Ken Paxton sets up tip line for Texans to tattle on trans bathroom usage

It sure would be a shame if everyone flooded the brand new tip line like a backed-up toilet.

by Stephanie Koithan December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Removal of San Antonio's rainbow crosswalk is set to begin Monday.

San Antonio News

Texas denies San Antonio’s request to keep rainbow crosswalks

The city must remove the crosswalks celebrating its LGBTQ+ district by Jan. 15.

by Stephanie Koithan December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Texas News

Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz of Texas vote against extending ACA tax credits

Rather than extending the credits, which 4 million Texans benefit from, Republicans are coming up with their own smorgasbord of healthcare alternatives.

by Stephanie Koithan December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

Arts Stories & Interviews

San Antonio’s funky art book store Embarrassing Shoes to close

The quirky business specializing in photo books and art prints has revealed it will shut down in January due to a ‘bad business idea.’

by Stephanie Koithan December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

San Antonio News

A pro-Mamdani, Medicare-for-all scientist is running to replace Chip Roy in Congress

If elected, Kristin Hook would be the first-ever congresswoman with a STEM PhD, and the first woman to represent the district, which includes part of San Antonio.

by Stephanie Koithan December 11, 2025December 12, 2025

Texas News

Texas Democrats fill every seat on the ballot for the first time since 1994

The upcoming midterm election marks the first time in over a decade that either party has filled every seat on the ballot.

by Stephanie Koithan December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

ZZ Top performs at Caesars Windsor earlier this year.

News

ZZ Top playing two nights at San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre in April

General tickets go on sale this Friday, and presale begins Wednesday.

by Stephanie Koithan December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Richmond, said he wouldn't hold an event that could be disrupted by “George Soros-funded Democrat activists.”

News

As GOP braces for midterms, some Texas Republicans sit out seeking reelection

Though a few are seeking higher office, political analysts say that others are stepping away to avoid becoming the minority in the House of Representatives.

by Stephanie Koithan December 9, 2025December 9, 2025