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Potential patients can follow this five-step process to obtain medical cannabis in Texas
Texas’ medical cannabis program is restrictive but not difficult to navigate once you know the process.
San Antonio ranked as the No. 5 solar power producer in the United States
Solar energy currently accounts for 5% of all energy production in Texas.
Texas had fourth-highest number of U.S. antisemitic incidents last year as nation hit a new record
The new data arrives on the heels of multiple reports of antisemitic propaganda being distributed in San Antonio neighborhoods.
San Antonio’s Whiskey Cake launches new spring brunch menu
The new menu features both sweet and savory additions.
San Antonio restaurateur launches Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month passport
Camille De Los Reyes of Sari-Sari Filipino Restaurant is spearheading the project.
Medical, legal experts say Texas AG Ken Paxton ‘warped’ facts in opinion on transgender kids
Following the release of Paxton’s opinion, Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas child welfare officials to investigate families of transgender children.
San Antonio’s Künstler Brewing revives Fog Fest, a puro twist on German May Day
During this fest, Künstler will bring back all four of its Fog IPA beers.
Meet the Texas teens taking on the state’s ‘tampon tax’
A group of young women have teamed up with a prestigious Houston law firm to get the state to stop charging sales tax on menstrual products, arguing they qualify as “wound care dressings.”
San Antonio’s new Tech Port Arena and Smashing Pumpkins combine for magical night of music
Both the band and the venue deserve credit for the successful maiden voyage.
If the Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade, Texas will enact complete abortion ban
Under Texas’ “trigger law,” doctors who perform abortions after Roe v. Wade is overturned would face up to life in prison.
Average income needed to buy a home in San Antonio hits $59,000, but market shows signs of cooling
Other data suggest Alamo City home prices are finally beginning to fall.
San Antonio area Chick-fil-A locations to give out free Spicy Chicken Biscuits May 2-7
Company officials say the complimentary breakfast is to thank the San Antonio community.
California chain known for 5-pound burritos will make San Antonio debut this summer
It’s set to open in Balcones Heights this summer.
San Antonio’s Burleson Beer Yard now offering free rides home to drunk patrons
“In the event that you drove and had a few too many we will cover your ride home, no questions asked,” the bar said on social media.
San Antonio championship ring previously owned by Robert Horry is up for auction
Horry was a key player for the Silver and Black during the team’s 2005 and 2007 championship runs.
Problems remain for We Build the Wall group after founder’s guilty plea
This article is co-published with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for ProPublica’s Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox as soon as they are published. Brian Kolfage arrived in Texas three years ago pledging to help fulfill President Donald Trump’s promise of a “big, beautiful”…
San Antonio native and internet pioneer raises $105,000 on GoFundMe to avoid losing home
Noah Grey’s Greymatter software inspired other blogging platforms such as WordPress.
Latin music superstar Ozuna will hit San Antonio in October — and tickets go on sale this week
Known for the hits “Taki Taki” and “G-Wagon,” Ozuna will stop at 24 U.S. cities on his tour.
Mexico says major rail project will bypass Texas as payback for Abbott slowing border trade
Mexico’s economy minister says her country won’t “be hostages to someone who wants to use trade as a political tool.”
Texas moves one step closer to adopting a new, more rigorous teacher certification exam
The State Board of Education must still approve use of the Educative Teacher Performance Assessment, which was dropped by two states that had adopted it.
How Sandy Hook lies and the Jan. 6 inquiry threaten to undo Alex Jones
The conspiracy theorist recently sought immunity from federal prosecutors investigating the U.S. Capitol riot. Three of his companies have filed for bankruptcy in an apparent bid to delay his Sandy Hook defamation trial.
How I decided on a second COVID-19 booster shot
Data on boosters’ effectiveness and immune system influence factored into my choice.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott slashes $500 million from state budgets to flow money into border crackdown
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission will take the biggest cut, losing $211 million.
San Antonio nightspot Lighthouse Lounge gets first needed approval to rebuild lakeside deck
A sound complaint last year resulted in the owner taking down the deck.
$250K Shed, Isis Romero: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Apparently, people had a hard time believing a three-room shed east of downtown could be listed for $250,000.
Hanamaru Cafe, Mas Chingon: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
From sushi to mezcal to hearty tavern fare, local foodies will have a wealth of new spots to try by summer’s end.
Study names San Antonio fifth-worst U.S. city for seasonal allergies
For those battling high pollen counts, this news is no surprise.
Live Nation offers $25 tickets for San Antonio New Kids on the Block and Los Angeles Azules shows
The annual $25 promotion includes taxes and fees.
Dutch Bros. Coffee continues breakneck expansion with 12 planned San Antonio locations
The chain already operates eight San Antonio stores.
People are less likely to drive while stoned in states that have legal marijuana, new study finds
Based on when the study data was collected, Texas was considered a state where cannabis is illegal.
Award-winning Texas brewery Adelbert’s closing permanently this fall
The brewer’s Austin location will be torn down to make way for a new office building, and it has no plans to relocate.
Jessica Cisneros saw a fundraising boost after an FBI raid on U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s home
Cisneros raised about $700,000 between Jan. 1 and Feb. 9. Cuellar, whose office was raided Jan. 19, raised $146,000 — about $100,000 less than what he raised during the same reporting period before the 2020 primary.
San Antonio’s Maverick Spirits releases first tequila-inspired liquor, Agave Blanco
Maverick says it’s the first distillery approved for producing agave spirits in the United States.
New bar in Northeast San Antonio open only to customers 30 and older
Horizons & More bills itself as a gathering place for the “grown and mature.”
City of San Antonio apologizes for denial that plan to cut trees at Brackenridge was to move birds
“I want to validate what you said about the birds,” an assistant city manager said. “We wrote [the project description] ourselves. It was our mistake. But we have to own it.”
Beloved San Antonio lunch spot W.D. Deli will begin Saturday service in May
The announcement comes one month after the business changed hands.
Teacher in San Antonio’s Judson ISD charged with possession of child pornography
The Wagner High School art teacher allegedly uploaded files containing child porn to an online account.
Gov. Greg Abbott asks for donations to bus migrants as he gets flak for using taxpayer funds
The governor’s office wouldn’t say how much it’s raised or whether the trips will be funded solely by donations going forward.
McNay’s annual Print Fair makes art collecting accessible to the average San Antonian
The annual event returns on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1.
Selena Quintanilla, Walter Mercado honored in exhibit at Smithsonian Museum of American History
Some of their personal items will be part of a permanent pop culture exhibit.
Visit San Antonio books LGBTQ Pride parade; local Pride organizers say they were left in the dark
Pride San Antonio has organized the Pride Bigger Than Texas Parade for the past 19 years.
San Antonio chefs team up for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month dinner
Dishes will marry Kristina Zhao’s Asian heritage with Susan Sypesteyn’s Cambodian background.
San Antonio beer maker launches mentorship program and incubator to help marginalized brewers
The incubation program will select 12 home brewers to take part in hands-on training in North Carolina.
A 420-square-foot shed on San Antonio’s East Side has hit the market for $250,000
Amid rising housing costs, the price tag could be seen as a sign of San Antonio’s new normal — or just way too high.
New mezcal and tequila bar Mas Chingon has opened on San Antonio’s South Side
If tequila makes your clothes fall off, don’t fret: the watering hole also offers other spirits and draft beer.
Report shows Texas leaders’ repeated attempts to mislead the public about Operation Lone Star
Gov. Greg Abbott says his immigration crackdown has nabbed 887 pounds of fentanyl, for example, but that number is statewide, not from the border.
Punk icon Henry Rollins’ speaking tour arrives at San Antonio’s Tobin Center Tuesday, May 3
The 61-year-old Rollins is a master of delivery and is, frankly, a helluva lot funnier than most stand-ups.
Stand-up Ryan Davis posts up at San Antonio’s LOL Comedy Club from Thursday-Sunday
Davis’ wide-ranging approach to comedy has allowed him to open for a variety of performers, including Jay Pharoah and Tom Green.
Yet another all-you-can-eat sushi spot, Umiya, opening up in Northwest San Antonio
Umiya joins a lineup of new sushi joints that have cropped up in San Antonio over the past year.
San Antonio police union approves new contract that includes stronger disciplinary provisions, hefty raises
While the agreement makes it tougher for fired officers to return to the force, activists say more reforms are needed.
Texas medical cannabis supplier will sell smaller gummy packages for new users and those on a budget
The packages’ $35 price point will make them easier for those new to medical marijuana to try.
San Antonio vegan venture Cake Thieves Bakery opens brick-and-mortar location
To start, Cake Thieves will offer an assortment of pastries and coffee at its East Side spot.
Longtime San Antonio TV anchor Isis Romero is back — this time at KENS5
Her abrupt departure from the anchor desk at KSAT last summer shocked San Antonio viewers.
Inaugural Ghoulish Book Festival brings horror authors to San Antonio this weekend
The fest will be held at the historic Hermann Sons building.
Loose-leaf tea bar Nobilitea opening new location on San Antonio’s North Side
The shop will soon serve iced and hot-tea lattes, bubble teas and other blended tea-based sippers.
Austin voters casting ballots to decide whether to decriminalize marijuana, ban “no-knock” warrants
The ballot initiative is the result of a petition drive by the progressive group Ground Game Texas.
New San Antonio Japanese eatery Hanamaru Cafe now serving popular street snack taiyaki
Hanamaru is situated near San Antonio mainstay Minnano Japanese Grocery.
Melissa Lucio’s execution halted by Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Acknowledging substantive questions about Lucio’s guilt and the fairness of her conviction, the appeals court blocked her Wednesday execution so the case can be further investigated.
Activist says San Antonio police union had her thrown out of job fair for questioning why they were there
In a statement, charter school Jubilee San Antonio said it ejected the voting-rights advocate for creating a “disturbance.”
Vintage Vendor: Eclectic instrument shop Output Audio rides a creative wave
The store is filled not only with vintage electronics but also inexpensive custom cabling and accessories, designed for budget-minded working musicians.
Owners of San Antonio’s Curry Boys and Pinch House opening another St. Mary’s Strip venture
Wurst Behavior, an Asian twist on a German beer garden, is slated to open this fall.
ACLU demands San Antonio’s North East ISD end ban on 110 books it removed from its libraries
NEISD claims the books were removed due to poor reviews, but the ACLU argues otherwise.
Comedian David Spade will perform at San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre in October
Tickets for the Joe Dirt star’s show go on sale this Friday.
Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke tests positive for COVID-19
“In addition to being fully vaccinated and boosted, I regularly test for COVID-19 while traveling the state for town hall meetings,” he said in a statement.
Drag star Kornbread ‘The Snack’ Jeté will werk it at Bonham Exchange on Thursday
There was speculation that she would return for Season 15 of RuPaul’s Drag Race after exiting the current season due to an ankle injury, but that won’t be happening.
San Antonio’s High Street Wine named one of the top 20 wine bars in the country by Tasting Table
The Pearl spot was one of two Texas wine bars to make the list.
Austin-based Smokey Mo’s TX BBQ to open more San Antonio locations as part of growth plan
The chain aims to open 32 new stores by 2025. It already operates four in the Alamo City.
Early voting starts Monday on San Antonio’s $1.2 billion bond package, state tax propositions
The bond package is the largest in Alamo City history and will fund affordable housing, along with upgrades to streets, drainage, parks, libraries and public safety facilities.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Smashing Pumpkins, Snow Tha Product, The Wailers, more
The Pumpkins show will be the inaugural concert at San Antonio’s 3,200-seat Tech Port Arena.
Beyond T-shirts: Art, music and skateboard culture collide at San Antonio’s Cat Palace
Situated on a rustic plot in Selma, the amusingly dubbed Cat Palace is named in honor of the felines that came with the wooded property.
Glitter Political: The evolution of Texas Rep. Ina Minjarez, candidate for Bexar County judge
The El Paso native is locked in a May 24 runoff with former district court Judge Peter Sakai to represent the Democratic Party in the high-stakes race.
What experts told me to do after my positive COVID-19 at-home test
It gets complicated to figure out how to report results and when you’re no longer contagious.
Bad Takes: Bill Maher continues his spree of COVID falsehoods on Joe Rogan’s podcast
The comedian used Rogan’s Austin-based podcast as a megaphone for his flawed faux-punditry.
Some Texas Republicans push for Gov. Greg Abbott to use state personnel to deport migrants
Declaring an “invasion” under the U.S. Constitution is an incendiary idea that would spark immediate court challenges given that immigration law enforcement is a federal responsibility.
Gubernatorial hopeful Beto O’Rourke hits unifying themes at Friday stop in San Antonio
During the town hall, the former El Paso congressman accused the governor of being “fixated on transgender kids.”
Saturday event will connect San Antonio residents with resources to help them stay in their homes
Attendees will be able to access rental and homeowner assistance funding and more.
South Texas blood supply in need of donations with just a day’s worth of type O left
Due to an onslaught of trauma patients and surgeries requiring large quantities of blood, hospitals are desperate to replenish supplies.
Delivery service Favor looking for Texan to earn $10,000 in a month to be its chief taco officer
Favor also will pick up the tab for all food and travel, plus wellness activities such as yoga classes.
San Antonio’s CPS Energy giving away 1,200 trees on Saturday in honor of Earth Day
The giveaway will take place at Woodlawn Lake Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Minds behind Hot Joy, Barbaro opening new ‘American tavern’ concept downtown this spring
The new concept is the second restaurant to announce it’s moving into the Rand Building.
Medical Cannabis, Shark Fin Bust: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Texas’ expanded medical cannabis program clearly has the interest of a lot of readers.
4/20, Stetson Dance Hall: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
This week’s most-read food news centered mostly around 4/20-worthy munchies, which should be no surprise.
Chelada Nada, a non-alcoholic canned Michelada, will hit Texas shelves next week
Starting April 27, the aptly-named brew will be available in Total Wine and H-E-B stores across Texas.
San Antonio’s latest Taco Fest will include performances by Kinky, Santiago Jimenez Jr., El Dusty, FEA
The third installment of the taco-tastic event will be held at Travis Park.
Grammy Award-winning Parker String Quartet to perform intimate program in San Antonio Sunday
The concert at Temple Beth-El will feature works by Bach, Janáček and Schumann.
Owner of San Antonio’s Smoke BBQ+Skybar facing charges after arrest, scuffle with police
Smoke celebrated its seven-year anniversary Wednesday night with performances from rapper T.I. and Baby Bash.
In San Antonio, Gov. Greg Abbott says his much-touted buses to D.C. carried as few as nine migrants
Abbott has made national headlines by saying he’s shipping migrants to Washington D.C. because the Biden White House isn’t tough enough on immigration.
Did San Antonio’s shuttered arthouse theater the Bijou do enough to keep the lights on?
The Santikos chain never seemed motivated to expand the theater’s core base.
What did Greg Abbott’s border inspections turn up? Oil leaks, flat tires and zero drugs
The governor ordered troopers to thoroughly inspect every commercial truck coming from Mexico in what he described as an effort to stop illegal drugs and migrants from being smuggled into Texas.
Faculty member leaving Southwest School of Art posts pic of shirt with school’s logo in place of cat’s ass
Some faculty and staff have raised concerns that the school’s culture won’t survive its merger with UTSA.
San Antonio advocates call on federal action to reduce harm from CPS’s Spruce power plant
Councilwoman Ana Sandoval and others called on the EPA to strengthen regulations on polluting power plants.
GOP megadonor Steven Hotze charged after a bogus election fraud scheme led a former cop to threaten a repairman
The charges stem from Hotze’s hiring of more than a dozen private investigators to look for voter fraud in Harris County ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
Hat Creek Burger Co. will give San Antonio teachers free sandwiches on May 1
May 1-6 is national Teacher Appreciation Week.
Two San Antonio distilleries snag top honors at Texas Whiskey Festival blind tasting
Maverick Whiskey and Devils River Whiskey each took home awards.
Suit accuses San Antonio’s USAA of charging excessive insurance premiums during pandemic
The plaintiff’s attorneys seek to certify the suit as a class action.
San Antonio-based artist Maya Sokovic’s exhibition ‘Fragments of Landscapes’ opens this week
The exhibition will be on view at Musical Bridges Around the World’s art gallery April 23-June 11.
Former state Sen. Wendy Davis challenges Texas abortion law in court
Best known for her 13-hour filibuster against another restrictive abortion law, Davis is now suing to block enforcement of Texas’ current ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.
Bakudan Ramen to open two new shops on San Antonio’s North Side this year
The focus will remain on ramen at the new spots, although more rice bowls will also appear on the menu.
San Antonio Zoo offering free admission to children of active duty military
The discount, available Wednesday, is part of the DOD’s Month of the Military Child
San Antonio police investigating alleged child sex crime at local charter school
A subcontracted kitchen worker is accused of having sex with an underage student, according to reports.
Gov. Greg Abbott’s slowdown of trucks at Texas border cost U.S. economy $9 billion, economist says
Texas alone lost some $4.23 billion in gross product, according to a new economic analysis.
San Antonio’s The Beignet Stand to hold grand opening of brick-and-mortar space Wednesday
The sweet dream team will continue its weekend stint at the Pearl Farmer’s Market.
Mariachi fans can get sentimental at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center’s Noche de Romance
The performances will feature Mariachi Azteca de America, as well as special guest Arturo Vargas.
San Antonio’s Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club brings Aida Rodriguez to its stage this weekend
The comic’s first solo standup special debuted on HBO Max last year.
Cannabis Cookery: San Antonio chef Edward Villarreal blazes a culinary trail for marijuana
By day, he cooks high-end fare downtown, but at night, he works on new ways to expand his culinary cannabis repertoire.
New quarterly event series at Confluence Park brings together nature, science and the arts
The Cochineala Nature and Art Series will debut on Sunday, April 24.
Smoking Tracks: Roll these 12 blaze-worthy songs from Texas artists into your 4/20 playlist
These smoker’s anthems cross multiple genres, from rock and jazz to country and conjunto.
Musicians of the San Antonio Symphony return for first performance in new concert series
The ensemble will present a program featuring Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony at First Baptist Church on Thursday and Friday.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Eve 6, Citizen Cope, Tanner Usrey and more
One San Antonio artist even plans to record his performance this week for a live album.
Let’s Get Dank: San Antonio brewers are cranking out a bevy of 4/20-ready IPAs
These examples should give any dank-curious beer fan a solid place to start when exploring some of the city’s stankiest brews.
High-Dollar Ride: San Antonio has reason to be skeptical about Elon Musk’s proposed hyperloop
A top transportation expert said San Antonio could better address its traffic issues with less pricy options.
