McNay Art Museum Hosts Screening of Martin Scorsese’s After Hours
Upon its premiere in 1985, Martin Scorsese’s cult favorite After Hours left legendary film critic Roger Ebert feeling so drained and “emotionally depleted” that he contemplated leaving the theater to gather his thoughts … and maybe return later to take in the rest of what was billed as a “comedy.” Mashing up perplexing elements plucked…
Austin’s Hikes Set to Headline Jandro’s Garden Patio
In what is easily Jandro’s Garden Patio’s most serious offering as a music venue in its still-short history, ATX’s Hikes head up a bill that’s sure to delight fans of mathy indie rock with pop leanings. While Hikes will sojourn down I-35 to offer up its singular blend of folk, indie-pop, and math rock, Salsa,…
This is Why You Should Never Buy Tamales From a Stranger
Tamales are pretty much a must-have during the holidays, which may leave San Antonians in a bind for the delicacy. Maybe that’s why this Reddit user decided to buy some tamales on the Next Door app. A Reddit user by the name of Figsnbacon shared a photo of a San Antonian’s worst nightmare: tamales that…
This “Grinch” Stole Christmas Decorations From The Wrong San Antonio House
When a thief stole a giant inflatable Christmas decoration and a fog machine from his house, Ken Lamkin decided he would have a little fun calling out the “Grinch” who stole his Christmas decorations. To get back at the thief, Lamkin put up five large poster boards with images captured on his surveillance system of the man…
Houston-Based The Suffers Taking Paper Tiger to Soul Town
Houston, Texas has always been a hotbed for blues and soul music. Notable legends include Archie Bell & The Drells, The (Jazz) Crusaders, The Laws Family (Hubert, Eloise, & Ronnie), Yolonda Adams, Destiny’s Child and Beyoncé, and of course, the wonderful, Barbara Lynn. We can’t forget the Thunder Soul sounds of the Kashmere Stage Band…
Elementary School Holds Remembrance For 6-Year-Old Boy Who Was Fatally Shot
Four days after a 6-year-old boy was fatally shot by Bexar County deputies who were chasing down a wanted felon, members of his community held a remembrance for him at his elementary school. Students, staff and other members of the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District community gathered outside Wiederstein Elementary on the morning of December…
Former Bexar County Deputy Arrested For Choking Police Officer Girlfriend
A former Bexar County deputy is facing a felony assault charge after he allegedly choked his girlfriend, who is a police officer. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by KSAT, Jesse Massey, the former deputy, was arrested and charged with family violence assault by choking or strangulation a few days after the incident took place.…
Dark Comedy A Bright New Boise Explores Modern Faith in Middle America
You’d think the seed for the Rapture would be planted somewhere with a bit more gravitas, but there it is: the beige walls, gurgling coffee maker, and chipped formica counters of the Hobby Lobby break room. Fleeing a scandal at his Evangelical church, Will joins the staff, who faces the not-sot-trivial task of fulfilling foul-mouthed…
Over 200 Events Anticipated For Upcoming DreamWeek 2018 Summit
The annual DreamWeek Summit will return to San Antonio for its sixth consecutive year in January 2018 with a lineup of over 200 events. The summit comprises 16 days of symposiums, panel discussions, performances, film screenings, art exhibits, and more, all designed to inspire discourse on civil issues relating to tolerance, equality, and diversity. The…
Earl Abel’s Is Now Open At Its New Location — Here Are Our Thoughts So Far
An 84-year-old institution has moved over to its third home. Earl Abel’s, which closed its Austin Hwy. location in October is currently in a soft opening phase at its new home at 1639 Broadway. Here are a few quick thoughts we had during our first visit: 1. Always get the pie/cake first. The new shop…
The Top Shows in San Antonio This Year That We Absolutely Loved
You guys… Is it just us, or was the caliber and diversity of shows in 2017 raised to a new bar? From massive concerts at the Alamodome to cozier spots like Limelight, it seemed like Alamo City saw a range of genre and crowd sizes for live music this year, and we were stoked to…
Sheriff Explains Why Bexar County Deputies Opened Fire on an Unarmed Suspect — Leaving 6-year-old Boy Dead
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is still searching for the alleged gun deputies say they saw on a suspect before fatally shooting her Thursday afternoon — a shooting that also left a 6-year-old boy dead. The delay has raised questions over whether the deputies fire was warranted. Amanda Lenee Jones, who BCSO believed had stolen…
Gallo Pizzeria Has Closed Its Doors
In sad pre-holiday news, Gallo Pizzeria has rolled out its last ball of dough. Owners Stephanie and Jeremiah McMillan had been struggling since last August and almost closed their doors in 2016 were it not for neighbors coming to their aid with a GoFundMe page. Though steadied by September of 2016, the McMillan’s have pulled…
YAAAAAS: Reggaeton Artist J Balvin is Playing The Rodeo Next Year
The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo has always done a pretty decent job of securing enough live music entertainment to keep folks coming back each year. Amongst a number of well known artists, last year we saw a stellar live performance from living legend Willie Nelson, who’s now 84. Marijuana must be doin’ something y’all.…
San Antonio’s 10 Weirdest News Stories of 2017
It’s been a weird year, San Antonio. Drunk councilmen sleeping on park benches, cow tongues, accidental mail thievery, a billboard-sized break-up note. Here’s a look back at our favorite strange news stories we stumbled upon in the past 12 months. In all honesty, it was extremely difficult to narrow this list down to ten. 1. UTSA…
Selena’s Widower Went On a Shopping Spree, Donated It All to the Salvation Army
Chris Perez, the widower of the late, great Selena Quintanilla (RIP), gave back to the community in a big way this Christmas. Perez headed over to Target to buy dozens of toys to donate to the Salvation Army. Plus, he included some pop art-inspired Selena shirts, available in the men’s section. “I’m happy that I…
Who Steals a Toilet? Ex-Dallas Mavs’ Player Charlie Villanueva Wants to Know
The question may seem odd, but it’s one being asked by Charlie Villanueva, who previously played for the Mavericks and still owns a home in Dallas, after he came home to find that he had been robbed. Damn my home in Dallas was just burglarized, called the cops and still waiting on @DallasPD to make…
Bexar County Deputy Shoots, Kills 6-year-old Schertz Boy While Chasing Felon
A Bexar County sheriff’s deputy killed a 6-year-old boy Thursday afternoon while chasing down a wanted felon at a Schertz mobile home park. The felon, 30-year-old Amanda Lenee Jones, was trying to break into the boy’s family trailer at Pecan Grove Manufactured Home Community when she was apprehended by four deputies. They fatally shot her. One…
Magik Theatre Brings A Charlie Brown Christmas to the Stage
In case you never realized it before, Charlie Brown is woke as hell. The beloved sad sack and focal point of the long-beloved Peanuts crew, who first appeared in a 1950 comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, is always questioning tradition, always looking for deeper meanings. Such is certainly the case in A Charlie Brown…
Snoop Dogg, Youth Football, and Barbecue: Just An Average Wednesday in San Antonio
First of all … It’s not everyday that we get a rap legend like Snoop Dogg in our neck of the woods, but even rarer is when rappers or celebrities in general come to kick it with, get this, a local youth football team. But that’s exactly what happened Wednesday night after his sold out…
This Foot Locker Commercial Shows Kawhi Leonard in an Alternate Universe
Kawhi Leonard is a star, y’all. While we know he brings the humor in the Spurs’ H-E-B commercials, Kawhi ventured out on his own for his very first Foot Locker TV spot. And we’ve got to say, we love it. It’s pretty cool that The Klaw took part in such a pop culture-infused commercial that’s…
San Antonio Mural Rides Lets You Stay Active While Appreciating Public Art
While a brisk walk around a museum might burn a few calories, it’s not exactly an invigorating workout. With SA Mural Rides, however, you can actually get some solid exercise while enjoying some of our city’s finest public works of art. The tour group, which has been especially active this year, meets at Maverick Park…
Get Your Last-Minute Christmas Shopping Done at Brick
Organized by the distinctly San Antonio trio of BarbacoApparel (poppy, playful T-shirts, prints, cards and stickers), VeryThat (a beloved “one-stop Chicana shop” for jewelry, tiles and totes emblazoned with familiar dichos) and Sweet Craft Jewelry (adorable accessories and ornaments inspired by conchas, maranitos, tamales and other edible treats) with last-minute gift seekers in mind, Brickmas…
9 San Antonio Concerts We Can’t Wait for in 2018
OK, but where has this year gone? Wasn’t it just Fiesta? Time sure does fly when you’re having fun. If you’ve been following our reviews of shows (or actually attending these events) happening in the Alamo City, you know that we definitely know how to party and rock out to some amazing live acts. But…
Does San Antonio Really Need Bubba Gump Shrimp Co?
Dear San Antonio, How are you? How’s life? You look great at 300, but … I’m starting to worry about you. I get it, things are changing. Change is scary, etc. but even as a non-native to your beautiful ‘scapes, I have to object to some rather perturbing influences. Have you been hanging with the…
Houston Police Arrest Woman Who Allegedly Stabbed a Mother, Kidnapped Her Baby
A Houston woman who recently had a miscarriage has been charged with capital murder, after she allegedly stabbed a mother to death and abducted her 6-week-old baby. Police arrested Erika Jisela Miranda-Alvarez, 28, for allegedly killing Carolina Flores, 33, on December 19 in her northeast Houston apartment. When Carolina was found dead, her daughter, Shamali…
Say Hello to this Super Cute Baby Giraffe at Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
A giraffe was born at the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch last month and is ready for visitors. Faith, born on November 9, is the 32nd giraffe born at the ranch since 1984. She weighed a little more than 120 pounds while her standing height is just more than 5 feet. The average height of an adult…
Where to Pop Bottles in San Antonio This New Year’s Eve
DECEMBER 30 Pinch Boil House // The Vietnamese-style boils will be front and center during this Boil & Brews event on New Year’s Eve, Eve. Guests can enjoy boiled crawfish or crab legs, shrimp and other seafood items; the regular menu will not be available. The restaurant will also have a DJ and cold beer.…
SA Photojournalist Alexei Wood Found Not Guilty on All 7 Inauguration Day Charges
A Washington, D.C. jury has found San Antonio photojournalist Alexei Wood not guilty on all seven charges related to his participation in a Inauguration Day protest at the Capitol. Wood was arrested on January 20, 2017 along with nearly 200 other journalists, protesters, and bystanders who were indiscriminately rounded up and arrested after the anti-Trump…
Baby Missing After Mother Found Stabbed to Death Has Been Found in Houston
The 6-week-old baby who was missing after her mother was found stabbed to death in their northeast Houston apartment has been found. “We are happy to report that baby Shamali Flores, 6 weeks old, was located early this morning in a southwest Houston apartment. She appears unharmed & is being checked at an area hospital…
SAPD Arrests Suspect in November Shooting Death of 3-Year-Old Boy
Police have arrested a suspect in the death of a 3-year-old who was shot while sitting in the backseat of a car on November 4. Rene Blancas Jr. died after someone pulled up behind his family’s car near the intersection of New Laredo Highway and Briggs Avenue and fired a single gunshot, which struck Rene…
Snoop Dogg Smoked Out The Aztec, Obviously
Now, I don’t really drink or smoke weed anymore. Especially when I’m reviewing a show, since it’s important to stay focused so I can accurately report the performance. But, I definitely left the Aztec Wednesday night with a contact high from what was probably one of the dopest live shows I’ve ever seen go down…
San Antonians Holding Vigil Tonight for Passage of the DREAM Act
Congress is now two days away from the deadline to pass a spending bill to keep the government running. Currently, that bill has earmarked $1.6 billion to fund the first installation of President Donald Trump’s border wall. Using the tight deadline as leverage, some lawmakers have said they won’t vote on the bill unless it cuts the…
There’s Still Time to Reserve Your Christmas Dinners and Brunches
Christmas Eve landing on a Sunday has got to be the goofiest thing we’ve seen in a minute. Shoutout to the tireless service industry members working on Sunday and Monday so you can have a holiday dinner. Tip accordingly. CHRISTMAS EVE Bakery Lorraine // Bakery Lorraine has an assortment of different holiday themed desserts including…
John & Elise Russ Set to Open Castle Hills’ Latest Restaurant
Time is a funny thing. For John and Elise Russ, the one-time frenemies turned husband and wife and San Antonio transplants, the last seven years have been a whirlwind. From those early days as “oil and vinegar” while working together at The Inn at Perry Cabin in Saint Michaels, Maryland to relocating to the Alamo…
Seasonal Cinema: Are the Movies Opening in San Antonio this Holiday Naughty or Nice?
While the movies opening locally around Christmastime aren’t actually Christmas movies (Father Figures was originally titled Bastards; God bless us, everyone!), taking a break from all the tinsel, toys and tamales and making a trip to the theater has become a tradition for many families. Last year, first-run wide releases opening in the top 10…
‘Military City, USA’ is Only the 18th Best Place for Veterans to Live
San Antonio, officially dubbed “Military City, USA” and home to more than 107,000 veterans, is only the 18th best place for veterans to live in the United States, according to a new study based on federal data. Austin ranks first. A WalletHub study crunched U.S. Census Bureau data on a city’s general livability for veterans…
This Puro San Antonio Guy Got a Tattoo Inspired by The GOAT Coach Pop
A guy born and raised on the city’s Westside is adding some puro San Antonio art to his list of tattoos, the latest being a nod to Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. Mike Rodriguez said he didn’t put much thought into the tattoo, but that it just sort of happened. It’s just one tattoo of what’s…
Smithson Valley Student Allegedly Tried to Poison Girl Dating Her Ex-Boyfriend
A 17-year-old Smithson Valley High School student was arrested and charged for allegedly putting antifreeze in another student’s drink. A spokesperson for the Comal County Sheriff’s Office said Paige Nicole Jackson admitted to putting the antifreeze in the drink. Sources told police that Jackson gave the drink to the girl as a fake peace offering late last…
Father of Amber Alert Baby Found in San Antonio, But Baby is Still Missing
Police located the father of a missing 6-week-old baby on Wednesday in San Antonio — but the baby, whose mother was found stabbed to death in Houston, is still missing. An Amber Alert, including the description of her father’s 2000 Blue Toyota Celica, was issued on Tuesday night for baby Shamali Flores, who police have been…
San Antonio Has Seen Some Weird Car Accidents This Week
Although it’s barely Wednesday, a number of strange car crashes have occurred across San Antonio this week. A pickup truck crashed into a home early Wednesday morning, ejecting a sleeping mother and her baby out of bed and into their backyard. Police told KSAT that the bed was hit directly, thus launching Melissa Guzman and…
Former SAISD Trustee Charged With Bribery Found Not Guilty
A federal jury has found former San Antonio Independent School District trustee Olga Hernandez not guilty of federal fraud and bribery charges. Hernandez had been charged for allegedly accepting bribes over a seven-year-period in exchange for steering the district towards certain insurance contracts. But the jury disagreed with prosecutors, and after more than five hours…
Charles Barkley Actually Had Something Nice to Say About San Antonio For Once
Charles Barkley is notorious for talking smack about San Antonio, most notably the fat women and the dirty creek that is the River Walk – his words, not mine. But for once, the basketball-player-turned-analyst found something he likes about the Alamo City. Or at least Hotel Emma, which is where he stayed a few weeks…
