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True Colors: Jeremy Sochan is putting his stamp on the Spurs and San Antonio
Sochan’s varied interests, global background and love of the city give him the potential to emerge as a fan favorite on the level of Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker and Patty Mills.
Bentley’s Bar shut down by City of San Antonio, pending code-violation, noise investigation
City officials delivered a cease-and-desist letter to the owner of Bentley’s downtown nightspots, a news site reports.
Man with ‘Edgar’ haircut spotted swimming laps in San Antonio River
‘Now he got 20 arms and 10 legs,’ one person commented on the clip.
Supreme Court won’t block Texas law requiring porn sites to verify users’ ages
Adult-entertainment industry trade group the Free Speech Coalition filed an emergency appeal asking the high court put Texas House Bill 1181 on hold.
False ad depicting Dade Phelan with Nancy Pelosi could inspire new anti-deepfake legislation
A mailer, paid for by the Jeff Yass-bankrolled Club for Growth Action PAC, falsely depicted Phelan in a hug with former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
George Lopez is coming to San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center on Aug. 10
Tickets for the show go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, May 3.
Alleged Market Square Fiesta shooter was out on $35,000 bond
The suspect’s mother has launched a GoFundMe to help cover funeral costs.
New San Antonio craft brewer taking over former Second Pitch Beer space
Silver Lining Brewing Co. will take over Second Pitch’s former physical space on the city’s Northeast side.
CBS Mornings sent lead national correspondent to San Antonio to dig up stories
David Begnaud did touristy stuff like visit the River Walk but also asked Alamo City residents to talk about their lives.
San Antonio facility wins $17 million military contract to study traumatic brain injury
A consortium at the University of Texas Health Science Center will study ways to treat military personnel and vets affected by trauma and related psychological wounds.
San Antonio police ID deceased Market Square shooting suspects
SAPD Chief William McManus said Fiesta attendees can expect bag checks at Market Square next year.
San Antonio’s Texas Black Gold Garlic files for bankruptcy liquidation
In an online post late last year, the specialty food company said it had lost its production facility.
Charles Barkley rips Galveston beaches, San Antonio women in latest on-air rants
Barkley lit into Texas twice over a two-day period, again mocking Alamo City residents for their waistlines.
More pro-Palestinian demonstrators arrested at UT-Austin
Last week, 57 people were arrested during protests on campus.
Report shows dating aid Tinder is the app most users want to delete
Psychologists warn that Tinder’s reliance on swiping based on appearances could lower some users’ self-esteem.
Texas sues Biden administration to block expansion of LGBTQ+ student protections
The new Title IX rules expanded the definition of sex-based harassment. Paxton said the change distorted the original intent of the law.
San Antonio-based H-E-B recalls Creamy Creations ice cream products
The affected products were distributed to all H-E-B stores in Texas and Mexico.
San Antonio Spurs heading to Paris next season for two-game series against Pacers
‘I’m very much looking forward to it,’ Victor Wembanyama said of the prospect of playing again in his hometown.
Companies aim to release more treated oilfield wastewater into rivers and streams
Texas regulators are issuing permits to discharge large volumes of treated “produced water” into some waterways. Questions remain about the toxic pollutants found in the wastewater.
Ted Cruz’s proposal to let members of Congress skip airport security hits roadblock
A colleague objected to the measure being tacked onto an FAA reauthorization bill.
Campuses across Texas had pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Why did only UT-Austin crack down?
Dozens of people were arrested in Austin, while sit ins and demonstrations elsewhere happened mostly unobstructed. School officials say it’s because campus rules were broken.
2 dead, 4 hurt in shooting at San Antonio’s Market Square
The incident took place early Sunday morning as Fiesta was winding down.
Texas DPS could pursue criminal investigation into photojournalist arrested at UT-Austin protest
The FOX 7 employee is accused of hitting a trooper with his camera, but the arrested man told reporters he was pushed and didn’t hit any officer.
Police detective from San Antonio suburb dismissed after domestic abuse charge
Alvaro Ramirez III was arrested by Bexar County deputies on a misdemeanor family violence charge.
San Antonio City Council looks to ramp up protections for wild peacocks
Councilwoman Gavito proposed the measure after Medical Center-area residents complained about a neighbor attempting to remove wild peacocks.
Texas exotic hunts are dangerously unregulated
Some hunting ranches in Texas routinely offer hunts of endangered or threatened exotic species. This should not be allowed.
San Antonio Zoo named best in Texas for third consecutive year
The recognition from the Texas Travel Awards follows a string of big projects and announcements from the facility.
Judge tosses anti-abortion groups’ suit against San Antonio’s Reproductive Justice Fund
San Antonio’s city attorney said the suit was premature because council hasn’t yet determined how the fund will be spent.
New reporting requirements for life-saving abortions worry some doctors
The proposed guidance from the Texas Medical Board would require doctors to document whether there was time to transfer a patient “by any means available” to avoid performing an abortion.
Critics lash out at Gov. Greg Abbott for journalist’s arrest at UT protest
U.S. Rep. Greg Casar joined the protesters Thursday, saying that the fight for civil rights must continue.
Faculty petition to hold no-confidence vote in UT-Austin president after protest response
President Jay Hartzell defended the response but faculty criticized the presence of armed state troopers. Fifty-seven people were arrested.
Selena Tribute Beer, Pullman Market: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Newly opened Pullman Market and Easy Baby also made this week’s top food news.
Hairspray will cut a rug at San Antonio’s Tobin Center April 30-May 1
The musical centers around the adventures of Tracy Turnblad, a feisty teenage girl living in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1960.
House candidate running to represent Uvalde dismissive of school shooting in tweet
Brandon ‘AK Guy’ Herrera said the Uvalde tragedy doesn’t affect his right to auction off a military-style rifle as a fundraiser.
San Antonio-area waterpark Schlitterbahn unveils kids’ area with water coaster
Schatze’s Storybrook Park will make its debut this Saturday.
San Antonio tapas spot Toro tapped by Spanish Trade Commission for dinner event
The event will showcase food items made by Spanish producers with ingredients from their surrounding regions.
DeLorean Motors Reimagined, Brandon Herrera: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
A story about San Antonians trolling the city for its online guidance on how to access one of Fiesta’s most popular events also got a lot of attention.
Online cockup exposes San Antonio Magazine site visitors to full-frontal nudity
An event touting the World Naked Bike ride and featuring both a man and woman baring all was on the mag’s site since late last year.
In speech, Gov. Greg Abbott suggests trans people should be banned from teaching school
Texas’ Republican governor said he wants the state to ‘end’ teachers wearing clothes that don’t conform to their gender identity.
Lombrano Food Hall offers automated food experiences that mostly hit the mark
Given a boost during the pandemic, the notion of ‘touchless’ or ‘contactless’ food ordering has once again become a dining option.
Protesters say UTSA restricted their speech at march calling for Gaza ceasefire
The protest remained peaceful despite organizers saying UTSA administrators told them certain chants and words were off limits.
New San Antonio burger spot Smash’d takes over Hello Paradise space
Smash’d sources its Wagyu beef and antibiotic- and hormone-free chicken from Texas ranchers.
San Antonio startup DeLorean says it’s still in operation despite quietly moving offices
The electric vehicle company’s CEO said it moved offices to be in a ‘more centralized location’ and disconnected its phone lines because ‘no one used them.’
Revamped Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival reveals event details
Slated for Oct. 25-26, the festival will take over the sprawling Marktplatz on Fredericksburg’s Main Street.
Police arrest pro-Palestine protesters on UT-Austin campus
Authorities told students they could face criminal trespass charges if they didn’t disperse. The arrests come amid tensions on campuses across the country over the Israel-Hamas war.
Ted Cruz could face IRS issues over podcast deal
Cruz has said he’s paid nothing for his podcast, but experts said he’s still a beneficiary of the money radio company iHeartMedia pumps into a super PAC connected to the senator.
San Antonio’s News4SA gets flak after comment about dead body being ‘good for ratings’
During a 30-second video clip, someone can be heard saying that getting video of a body pulled from Canyon Lake would be ‘good for ratings.’
San Antonio-raised Jorgeous competing on new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars
Jorgeous gained national exposure on Season 14 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, where she was known as the ‘lip-synch assassin.’
Former Texas resident Lukas Haas stars opposite John Travolta in action flick Cash Out
Cash Out premieres April 26 in theaters and on digital platforms.
Texas politics leave transgender foster youth isolated — during and after life in state care
Support once afforded LGBTQ+ foster kids has vanished and a culture of silence has blanketed the agency tasked with raising children growing up in the system.
Utah-based Fiiz Drinks reveals it’s closed San Antonio operations
The business cited ‘situations beyond our control’ as the reason for the closure.
San Antonio Chick-fil-A locations giving away free nuggets during Fiesta
Chick-Fil-A app users can claim a free five-count box of nuggets now until April 27.
San Antonio’s Alamodome to host Liga MX’s Clásico Regio soccer match
The two Monterrey-based soccer teams will face off Oct. 12 for only the second time in the U.S.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: La Semana Alegre, Swans, loolowningen and more
Saint Motel also is bringing its alt-pop to Stable Hall.
ERCOT warns it may delay CPS Energy from closing gas-fueled power units
The grid operator said the plan by San Antonio’s city-owned utility could have ‘material impact’ on the ability to supply power statewide.
Lawsuit accuses Texas of ‘horrific’ treatment of inmates in un-air conditioned prisons
At least 41 inmates died in Texas prions last year due to heat related illness, according to one estimate.
San Antonio’s Santikos Theaters offering free family movies this summer
Movies including How to Train Your Dragon, Shrek 2 and Minions: The Rise of Gru will screen for free on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Here’s how San Antonio’s congressional delegation voted on Israel, Ukraine aid
U.S. Reps. Joaquin Castro and Greg Casar said sending additional aid to Israel would further worsen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Gunter Hotel to bring South Korea-based bakery, cafe concept to San Antonio
The Gunter Hotel’s Paris Baguette cafe will be the first in the Alamo City.
Tony Gonzales openly blasts fellow Republicans as ‘scumbags’ and Klansmen
Gonzales’ interview on CNN infuriated members of the House Freedom Caucus, causing one to endorse his primary opponent.
Spurs’ Wembanyama nominated for Rookie and Defensive Player of the Year awards
Wemby is a favorite to win Rookie of the Year, but his prospects for Defensive Player of the Year are less bright.
San Antonio-based DeLorean Motors Reimagined has shuttered its headquarters
The move comes after the company failed to meet hiring goals needed to secure incentives from city and county officials.
Hybrid gym-cafe-cocktail lounge planned for San Antonio’s Midtown neighborhood
The new concept is expected to launch this summer.
Much-anticipated Pullman Market opening at San Antonio’s Pearl complex this Tuesday
The 40,000-square-foot facility is touted as the largest culinary market in the Southwest.
Two Bexar County Jail inmates died in two days, both of apparent medical issues
Last year, at least 24 people died while in custody of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Bianca Del Rio may be ‘Dead Inside’ but promises a lively San Antonio show
The RuPaul’s Drag Race winner is bringing her Dead Inside Comedy Tour to the Tobin Center on Thursday.
Pressure is building for lawmakers to rein in delta-8, a product that arose from the 2018 Farm Bill
The Farm Bill is up for renewal, and some argue it’s time to close a loophole that allows THC-containing delta-8 to be sold without restriction.
Celia Álvarez Muñoz’s exhibition Los Brillantes offers heartfelt portraits of San Antonio artists
Muñoz began to document San Antonio artists in 2002, when she developed the series Semejantes Personajes/Significant Personages for her solo exhibition, Stories Your Mother Never Told You.
Layoffs and upheaval at Texas universities spur fear as lawmakers continue DEI crackdown
As administrators scramble to comply with new limits on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, students and faculty worry more tumult is coming.
Texas Nationalist Movement warns Civil War film could become reality in near future
Despite the claims of Texas secessionists, 67% of the state’s likely voters say they don’t want to leave the United States.
Court rules State Bar of Texas can pursue disciplinary action against Ken Paxton
The bar sought to punish the Texas Attorney General over allegations he made false claims in a suit filed to overturn the 2020 election.
South Texas congressional candidate raffles off firearm to raise money
Trailing U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales in campaign funds, political novice Brandon ‘AK Guy’ Herrera unveiled a raffle for a replica of a Romanian RPK rifle.
Selena tribute beer stops production after Quintanilla family sends cease-and-desist letter
The partners behind the beer produced about 1,000 cans of it before the singer’s family put the kibosh on its sale.
Spurs Arena, John Hagee: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Stories about the mayoral race and Fiesta also got plenty of reader attention.
Could Steph Curry, LeBron James end up in San Antonio? Some sports bettors think so.
The Warriors could be looking to offload talent, while Lebron James has said he wants to play alongside his son.
Salad and Go, Whiskey Riot: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Pure Country BBQ and Barbarella were also in this week’s top food news.
Retro-style basement nightspot Easy Baby opens at San Antonio’s Creamery complex
The space features a dimly lit bar with an elevated DJ booth, sleek seating and classic records adorning the walls.
San Antonio-based Lucy Cooper’s to open comedy club inside New Braunfels store
The venue will present one show on Fridays and two on Saturdays once it launches on May 8.
Mexico says it will give legal help to those swept up by Texas’ ‘show me your papers law’
During a visit to El Paso, Mexico’s foreign minister reiterated that her country won’t accept migrants Texas officials try to expel.
Fiesta Cornyation returns for 2024 with ‘The Court of Peripheral Opulence’
This year, San Antonio artist Cruz Ortiz will be crowned as King Anchovy LVII.
Bad Takes: It’s time for all of us to take potential environmental calamity seriously
Elected officials, including those in San Antonio, must pay attention to the air quality and climate threats faced by their constituents.
Assclown Alert: Railing against God haters and refugees with Dan Patrick
Patrick told a church gathering that the 2024 election is a battle between Bible-believing Christians and those who ‘hate God.’
San Antonio’s Pharm Table to host ‘green dinner’ showcasing area farmers
The menu will be entirely dairy and gluten free and includes vegan and non-vegan options.
Advocacy group takes out billboards critical of San Antonio’s animal-welfare record
The move comes after council members criticized Animal Care Services for falling short of improvement goals despite getting a budget increase.
Federal jury finds 2 San Antonio police officers liable in excessive force case
Three officers subdued the man in 2014 after mistaking him for a suspect in a drug case, according to court testimony.
Hell’s Kitchen alum Mary Lou Davis returning to San Antonio for Asian fusion pop-up
Menu items at the Tuesday, April 23, pop-up include the chef’s inventive takes on oxtail, curry and crudo.
Texas, Idaho abortion bans test against federal emergency medicine rule
Hospitals are required to stabilize anyone experiencing a medical emergency. Two lawsuits question whether that includes performing an abortion, despite state laws.
Social media roasts City of San Antonio for clip on how to get to NIOSA amid construction
Residents and business owners warned that the city’s South Alamo construction will make life hard for Fiesta revelers.
Study: San Antonio metro has nation’s highest percentage of family-owned businesses
San Antonio is just one of three U.S. metros where more than a third of all businesses are family-owned.
Appeals court won’t consider lifting ban on Texas law that would require book ratings
‘This decision makes clear the importance of protecting free speech,’ an attorney for Texas booksellers said.
Festival Faves: NIOSA’s best-loved foods have origins as diverse as the cuisines the festival offers
The San Antonio Conservation Society — the group that organizes NIOSA as its biggest annual fundraiser — has documented the lore behind many of the party’s most beloved snacks.
Manny Pelaez may have an early jump on San Antonio’s mayoral election, but it’s still wide open
Political observers say Pelaez’s missteps and voters’ thirst for an outside candidate make the next election hard to predict.
WTF Food News: Crocs releases ugly AF Pringles-inspired footwear line
Who the hell asked for potato chip-inspired Crocs and boots?
Sen. Ted Cruz hit with another federal complaint over his podcast deal
The new complaint, which follows a separate filing last week, accuses Cruz of violating the federal ban on honoraria for senators who give speeches.
Weathered Souls Brewing and San Antonio chef Nicola Blaque partner on dining spot
The new culinary venture, called Barrel and Bloom, is located inside the brewery and scheduled for an April 25 soft opening.
San Antonio Spurs accidentally confirm team is looking to relocate downtown
‘Prematurely disclosing the location of these properties will adversely affect all parties’ planning and negotiating positions,’ team officials said.
The Amazing Acrocats prance back into San Antonio for a weekend of purrfect performances
The Acrocats will strut their stuff at the Josephine Theatre from April 18-21.
San Antonio council members blast ACS for slow improvement after 33% budget hike
ACS has until September to meet its self-imposed goals, but Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda said she’s worried they don’t go far enough.
Ted Cruz seeks 3-month extension for filing report that may include details of podcast deal
The Texas Republican, who faces scrutiny over a lucrative distribution deal for his podcast, asked to push back his filing date from May 15 to Aug. 13.
Rudi Gutierrez performing first San Antonio concert since appearing on The Voice
Gutierrez is taking the stage at the Friday, April 20, Fiesta event Chanclas y Cervezas.
