

Texas House passes $8 billion public-education spending bill
The House will next consider Senate Bill 2, the controversial school-voucher proposal championed by Gov. Greg Abbott.
San Antonio’s the Lemon Girls closing down despite receiving recent queer business grant
The business closed just a few months after receiving the Human Rights Campaign’s ‘Queer to Stay’ grant.
San Antonio’s Festival of India will celebrate food, culture, dance and more this weekend
The free annual gathering will take place Saturday at Hemisfair’s Civic Park.
Puccini’s Madame Butterfly coming to San Antonio’s Tobin Center this week
Opera San Antonio is presenting the beloved tragedy this Thursday and Saturday as part of its 10th anniversary season.
Krampus Pachanga: Folkloric demon will be part of Fiesta San Antonio event
The Krampus Fiesta Masquerade Pachanga will take place Thursday, April 24, to raise funds for the holiday parade.
San Antonio police officer gets 45-day suspension for repeated ‘unsolicited’ visits to woman’s home
After the officer took the woman to a park in his vehicle, she reported feeling ‘uncomfortable’ and ‘very scared,’ records show.
Trump makes rambling phone call to Texas House GOP Caucus ahead of critical school voucher vote
During the call, Trump tried to speak to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the state Senate, not the House.
San Antonio Burger Week is back for its seventh annual installment, which raises money to fight hunger
The event runs Friday, April 18, through Saturday, April 27, and benefits the San Antonio Food Bank.
These 10 San Antonio restaurants are offering Easter brunch, dinner or other specials
From brunches to sweet treats to bistro fare, these dining spots can help make the holiday special.
The King William Association won’t release survey results about Krampus Parade, so we did
The KWA posted a poll asking whether the parade should be held in the neighborhood again. The group sat on the results for months.
Bexar County jury sentences rapper ‘Tay-K’ to 80 years in slaying of San Antonio photographer
The 24-year-old hip-hop artist is already serving time for a murder conviction in Tarrant County.
San Antonio ISD raises starting teacher salary to $60,000 despite budget deficit
SAISD Superintendent Jaime Aquino said the pay bump is necessary to mitigate cost of living increases.
San Antonio Zoo to stop accepting cash payments this Friday
Guests with cash will be able to upload it onto a pre-paid Mastercard that can be used anywhere at the zoo.
More UTSA students have visas terminated as Trump immigration crackdown continues
So far, DHS has terminated 176 international student visas within the University of Texas system.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Eyehategod, Machine Head, Cheap Trick, Bardo
LA-based electronica artist George Clanton is also bringing his catchy pop to the Paper Tiger.
Women warn bills in front of Texas lawmakers to clarify state’s abortion ban could make it far more severe
Unless amended, two bills that purport to clarify when doctors can perform abortions could open the door to criminal penalties on women who get the procedure.
Poll shows Gina Ortiz Jones leading in race to replace San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg
Even so, 45% of those surveyed said they’re either undecided or unfamiliar with any of the candidates running.
Cornyn, Paxton in pissing match over who talks tougher about planned Muslim-centric development near Dallas
The race between Paxton and Cornyn is expected to be among the nation’s most expensive Republican primaries.
Online speculation swirls about a San Antonio serial killer after another death at Woodlawn Lake
Park police witnessed the man enter the water, but that isn’t stopping the speculation.
Chicken chain Bojangles will open second San Antonio location early next year
The North Carolina-based brand’s second local store will be on Southwest Military, documents show.
‘The Valley matters to us’: Texas Democratic Party leader makes first pitch to reclaim South Texas
In 2024, President Donald Trump won all four counties in the Rio Grande Valley, once considered a reliable Democratic stronghold.
Deborah Knapp, longtime anchor at San Antonio’s KENS 5, is retiring
Knapp’s departure after 5 decades in the business follows layoffs at the TV station and downsizing at its parent company.
ACLU Texas concludes immigrant rights tour in San Antonio with 12-foot puppets
The performance is a creative way to convey Know Your Rights information amid escalating anti-immigrant rhetoric and deportations.
San Antonio hardcore band Joust unveil new Paper Tiger mural to celebrate album release
The group unveiled the mural by SA visual artist Mauro de la Tierra ahead of its Friday, May 9, EP release party at Paper Tiger.
San Antonio and Texas residents report night-sky anomalies over the weekend
Although some folks got excited about a possible alien visitation, it was most likely a Starlink satellite launch.
More than 200 international students’ immigration statuses revoked across Texas universities
The UT System said Monday that 176 students at its 14 institutions have been affected but did not provide a breakdown by school. Students at other universities have also been impacted.
San Antonio is the seventh-worst U.S. city for number of gyms per capita
Austin, on the other hand, is one of the best.
Central Texas town of Kyle postpones annual gathering of people named Kyle
The number of Kyles attending the annual gathering of Kyles in Kyle declined last year — only 700 showed up.
Clip of woman swimming, twirling in the San Antonio River Walk goes viral
The suspect was removed from the San Antonio River and brought to a mental health facility.
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar doubles down on support of controversial SAVE Act
Critics say that bill could disenfranchise the 69 million women and 4 million men who changed their surnames, primarily due to marriage.
String of law enforcement suicides rattles first responders and exposes gaps in state support
Four people tied to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office committed suicide recently, calling attention to ongoing mental health struggles among law enforcement.
Trial begins for former San Antonio police officer charged with shooting teen in McDonald’s parking lot
The shooting of Erik Cantu, then 17, made international headlines.
Director Patricia Riggen proving Latina directors can do it all with action flick G20
Politically charged shoot-’em-up is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Trump’s EPA plans to stop collecting greenhouse gas emissions data From most polluters
Climate experts expressed shock and dismay at the move. ‘It would be a bit like unplugging the equipment that monitors the vital signs of a patient that is critically ill,’ one said.
San Antonio’s Alamo Biscuit Co. chain debuts 24-hour River Walk location
The downtown dining spot features a full bar and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Federal judge rules against Trump, halts deportation of Venezuelans held in Texas under wartime act
The ruling extends a temporary restraining order for three Venezuelan migrants detained in South Texas who are facing deportation.
‘Not Just Measles’: Whooping cough cases are soaring as vaccine rates decline
The Trump administration’s cuts to public health jobs and funding make it harder for agencies to fight outbreaks and prevent disease with vaccines.
San Antonio Spurs to give away autographed jerseys as part of Fan Appreciation Night this weekend
Every fan who attends the Spurs’ Sunday matchup against Toronto will also receive a limited edition T-shirt.
Consumer spending in San Antonio declined 3.4% during Final Four, Valero Texas Open
The decline could be due to higher ticket prices and recession fears caused by Trump’s trade war.
City moves forward with ethics complaint against Councilwoman Sukh Kaur after independent review
The allegations will next be reviewed by the City Council-appointed Ethics Review Board.
San Antonio Spurs will close out the current season with Sunday’s game against the Raptors
Devin Vassell and Stephon Castle have made the difference for the team in recent games.
San Antonio Marathon unveils inaugural course
The city’s first marathon and half marathon will showcase some of San Antonio’s most historic and notable attractions, race officials said.
New ballpark for San Antonio Missions moves ahead as City Council signs off on development authority
Council also allocated $285,000 in public money to cover improvements at the three-decades-old Nelson Wolff Stadium.
San Antonio-born psych-punk band Butthole Surfers releases new LP
Live at the Leather Fly is streaming now, and preorders of the album are also available.
Texas Republican lawmakers unwilling to change abortion laws to address doomed pregnancies
For the first time since Texas outlawed nearly all abortions, lawmakers are clarifying the ‘life of mother’ exception. But they don’t plan to address cases where the fetus won’t survive.
At least 122 students at Texas universities now caught up in Trump’s visa purge
Lawsuits filed over the removals alleged the White House is targeting African, Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim and Asian students.
San Antonio show by Proud Boys-tied Misfits singer Michale Graves moved
After an escalating online war of words, tonight’s show appears to have moved to Nowhere Bar.
San Antonio comedy show this Friday will benefit Texas immigrant-aid group
The show, headlined by nationally acclaimed stand-up Cleto Rodriguez, will raise money to reunite immigrant families.
San Antonio woman gets 6-year sentence over dog attack that cost elderly man his legs
The attack on 76-year-old Max de Los Santos occurred in 2023.
San Antonio’s revived La Semana Alegre music fest returns to Hemisfair as free event
Live music will include performances by Garrett T. Capps, Die Spitz, Kings Del Wepa, Los Yesterdays, Sunny Ozuna and more.
Garden Party: A diverse trio of women artists finds common ground at Artpace San Antonio
Laura Veles Drey (Houston), Anita Fields (Oklahoma) and Lorena Molina (San Francisco via El Salvador) explore parallel themes with their work.
U.S. House passes bill written by Rep. Chip Roy that could disenfranchise millions of voters
The SAVE Act would require Americans to show a passport or birth certificate to register to vote. Millions don’t have access to either.
Federal cuts force closure of San Antonio vaccination clinic as measles outbreak ravages Texas
The clinic will close due to another round of federal funding cuts courtesy of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
Texas Senate to consider bill that could reshape how history and race are taught in state universities
An overhauled version of Senate Bill 37 would also allow anyone to file complaints that could lead schools to lose funds.
Texas one of the riskiest states for having sex, report finds
Note to self: don’t go to Alaska.
Federal public health cuts could cost Texas $700 million
State and local health agencies are having to cut programs and staff to make up the loss and more cuts could be coming.
Social Security drops DOGE-imposed April 14 deadline to stop taking benefits applications via phone
The administration faced backlash from older and disabled Americans as its website crashed and people waited hours on hold.
Cooking Up Conversation: Mare E Monte owner Prince Blakaj focuses on approachable hospitality
Blakaj, a survivor of the Kosovo War, opened his restaurant in San Antonio to pay homage to the members of the U.S. armed forces.
San Antonio Book Festival bringing Stephen Graham Jones, Laila Lalami, Karen Russell, more authors to town
The free event takes place this Saturday at the Central Library.
Texas AARP says DOGE’s Social Security job cuts creating anxiety, chaos as retirees seek help
As an April 14 deadline looms for the agency to stop taking new benefit applications via phone, people experience hours-long waits, website crashes.
Homeland Security terminates visas of 4 University of Texas at San Antonio students
Word of the situation at UTSA comes after UT Austin and Texas A&M confirmed that the Trump Administration revoked at least 17 student visas.
San Antonio Conservation Society to seek restraining order against UTSA to save Texas Pavilion
UTSA said it’s removing panels so it can do environmental remediation work. Conservation Society officials say that’s bullshit.
Kevin Hart bringing latest stand-up comedy tour to San Antonio this Saturday
The comic and actor will perform at Frost Bank Center as part of his Acting My Age tour.
PechaKucha San Antonio’s latest installment will feature animal advocates, writers, chefs and more
The gathering will take place Thursday at Sunken Garden Theater.
Joaquin Castro reveals three Latino songs selected for inclusion in the Library of Congress
The three songs selected span mariachi, Tex-Mex country pop and musical theater.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will challenge John Cornyn in GOP primary
Both are likely to scramble for Trump’s endorsement in what’s likely to be an expensive and ugly primary.
Trump White House now revoking visas of international students at Texas universities
At least 13 students in the UT and Texas A&M systems have lost their visas as part of the crackdown — one reportedly over a speeding ticket.
Texas’ number of measles cases has doubled over past month, now reaching 505
The number of Texas counties with infections has also increased to 21 from 19.
Culinaria launches Food Trails, an interactive guide to San Antonio’s best restaurants and bars
The curated map shows off the best eateries in town via a downloadable app.
Study: San Antonio International ranks among nation’s most expensive airports
SAT ranked as the nation’s 15th-most expensive airport. Its airfare runs $384.52 on average.
Traveling dinosaur show Jurassic Quest heading back to San Antonio this weekend
The attraction will bring an array of thunder lizards to Freeman Expo Hall this Friday through this Sunday.
San Antonio Zoo porcupine accurately predicts outcome of Final Four tournament games
It’s not the first time Elmer the porcupine has dabbled in the world of sports betting.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: The Sword, Jackopierce, Subhumans and more
Youth Lagoon and Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol are also rolling into town to entertain.
Fans blame ‘Cruz Curse’ for Houston Cougars heartbreaking loss at San Antonio’s Alamodome
Cruz showed up to cheer on the Cougars — and the result was predictable, according to critics.
City of San Antonio dropped $20,000 on Final Four tickets for council members, station reports
The mayor also attended with tickets paid for by the city, according to the investigation.
Eagle Pass park reopens more than a year after the state seized it for border security
The Texas Department of Public Safety and National Guard presence has largely disappeared from Shelby Park, which sits next to the Rio Grande.
MAGA diehard Ted Cruz breaks with Trump on tariffs as markets continue to plummet
‘There are angels and demons sitting on President Trump’s shoulders. Who does he listen to? I hope he listens to the angels,’ Cruz said on his podcast.
Protest planned over San Antonio show by Proud Boys-tied Misfits singer
Despite a local outcry about the booking of Michale Graves, the venue plans to proceed with the show.
‘Y’all got some big bitches here,’ Charles Barkley tells San Antonio crowd at Final Four event
Barkley’s comment is the latest in a long-running series of jabs at the Alamo City over its residents’ waistlines.
In tweet about Texas measles outbreak, RFK Jr. praises pair of anti-vax doctors
Kennedy’s latest comments came after he visited with the family of the second child to die from Texas’ measles outbreak.
San Antonio mayoral candidate Manny Pelaez pumps $324,000 of own cash into campaign
The District 8 councilman now has more cash on hand than anyone else in the crowded race.
Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy calls San Antonio Spurs’ Popovich ‘pompous asshole’ during podcast
“He thinks he’s God,” Portnoy said.
Jim Henson’s Labyrinth in Concert coming to San Antonio’s Tobin Center on Tuesday
The event will present a live musical performance synched to the 1996 fantasy film’s score.
Gov. Greg Abbott silent about vaccinations as second child dies in Texas measles outbreak
Even though state health officials learned of the death Thursday, Abbott spent the weekend tweeting about school vouchers.
Trump wants to dismantle the Education Department. That could hurt students with disabilities in Texas.
In a state with a checkered history with federal special education law, advocates say Texas students will see an erosion of their disability rights protections.
Giant cookies are the rage. We tried San Antonio bakeries and chains to see if bigger is really better.
Crumbl and Cookie Plug talk a big game, but locally based bakers also turn out worthy goodies.
‘It’s about censorship, erasure and control’: The GOP’s push for parental rights
It’s part of a new right-wing project to control public schools.
New Tex-Mex restaurant taking over former Don Adolfo’s Bar and Grill space in North San Antonio
Mi Casita Restaurant is going into the Stone Oak Crossing development.
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s former aides win $6.6 million in whistleblower case
Paxton vowed to appeal the “bogus ruling” that found he improperly fired the four plaintiffs after they reported him to the FBI on allegations of corruption.
Texas craft brewers lobby for state bills that would let them deliver to customers, incentivize grain donation
The Texas Legislature debates the measures as the industry grapples with lower sales and higher costs.
Texas Attorney General sues San Antonio to stop it from paying for out-of-state abortion travel
City Council voted 6-5 on Thursday to create the $100,000 fund.
Texas measles cases jump to 481 as hospitalizations continue to rise
To date, 56 of those infected have been placed under hospital care, and two neighboring states report infections.
Homegrown San Antonio sando shop Wicked Wich teases new location
The business teased the location Friday morning with the promise of ‘more wiches on the way.’
Longtime San Antonio Spurs radio announcer Bill Schoening retires after 24 seasons
A member of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame, Schoening called four Spurs championships.
San Antonio activists warn bills before Texas Legislature would hide police disciplinary records
Locals are watching the Texas Lege as they work on a mural honoring San Antonians slain by police.
Texas’ school voucher bill clears hurdle, heads to House floor
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said a House vote on school vouchers could happen in a matter of weeks.
It will cost big to attend the Final Four in San Antonio this year, study shows
Tickets alone can set visitors back thousands — and that’s before adding in food and accommodations.
Medical cannabis firm Texas Original opens New Braunfels pickup spot, extends San Antonio hours
The company is one of three approved providers under Texas’ medical marijuana program.
Trump’s tariff chaos has already cut into Texas business’ growth, outlook, new report shows
Nearly half of Texas businesses think the economy may be sliding into recession, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
Free as a Bird: Steve Coogan finds enlightenment with penguin as co-star in The Penguin Lessons
The Penguin Lessons is currently showing in San Antonio theaters.
San Antonio Spurs to face a dominant Cleveland Cavs this Friday at Frost Bank Center
After recent wins against East opponents, the Spurs have reached at least 30 wins for the first time in two seasons.
Texas bills requiring air-conditioned prisons languish despite temperatures being ruled unconstitutional
The five bills that would require complete air conditioning in state prisons haven’t had a hearing yet, and the money set for the upgrades falls short of the estimated cost.
Defense attorney in El Paso Walmart mass shooting says Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric helped inspire it
It’s the first time the shooter’s defense team has acknowledged Trump’s role in the tragedy.
Texas Republican lawmaker and right-wing social media account bully trans Texas teacher out of job
Word of the teacher’s resignation comes as LGBTQIA+ Texans warn that their rights are under attack.
Federal regulators ask Ted Cruz’s campaign to explain $593,00 in oddly timed small donations
The unitemized donations flowed in after the November election — something a watchdog group said raises red flags.
San Antonio passes abortion travel fund as activists hold vigil for women who died due to Texas’ ban
The expansion of Reproductive Justice Fund to include abortion travel passed on a 6-5 vote.
UK-based equipment firm JCB says it will double size of planned manufacturing plant in San Antonio
The company said the plant will span 1 million square feet and employ 1,500 people when it opens next year.
Officer previously accused of excessive force confirmed for state board by Texas Senate
One Senate Democrat joined Republicans, providing the margin needed to approve Justin Berry to the state law-enforcement board.
Justice Department decided not prosecute Texas AG Ken Paxton near end of Biden’s term
The Associated Press based its report on two people familiar with the decision who spoke anonymously.
Film HUSH (Help Us Say Help) explores need for mental health resources in Black communities
The 2023 doc will screen for free this Friday at San Antonio’s Little Carver Theatre as part of the ongoing Black History Film Series.
San Antonio businesses, consumers will be hit especially hard by Trump tariffs, congressman warns
‘Texans do not want a reckless tariff war,’ U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said.
Bassoonist and conductor Anthony Parnther to perform with San Antonio Philharmonic this weekend
The LA-based musician has performed with both violinist Joshua Bell and Wu-Tang Clan, and he’s also one of today’s top film conductors.
New Pearl eatery Otto’s Ice House sets April 15 opening date
Otto’s is the first San Antonio concept for renowned Houston restaurateur Levi Goode.
New San Antonio Spurs arena on hold after Conservation Society sues to stop demolition of Texas Pavilion
The suit states that the city and UTSA are violating terms of a 1967 deed transfer.
San Antonio dining spots Leche de Tigre and Mixtli advance as James Beard finalists
The two restaurants are among 11 Alamo City establishments named as semifinalists for the coveted prize.






