Burger Boy’s Potranco location is now open to the public. Brought to you by the latest owners of Burger Boy, a team made up of Guy Ellison, Rick Molina, Bryce Pohlmeier and Tony Molina, all who share fast-food experience, the long-time fans of Burger Boy purchased the company from former owner Carl Bates, who still acts…
The Bexar County Sheriff has recruited help from the Federal Bureau of Investigation to track down a San Antonio teenager who disappeared a month ago. Sixteen-year-old Maarib Al Hishmawi was last seen leaving William Howard Taft High School around 12:30 p.m. on January 30th, according to county officials. Representatives from both Bexar County and the…
This story originally appeared in our sister publication, Out In SA. Bexar County Commissioners voted on Tuesday, Feb. 27 to update the county’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy to include protections for LGBT employees and job applicants. The update, which was introduced by Precinct 2 Commissioner Paul Elizondo, was passed by a unanimous vote, making Bexar…
In 2016, major San Antonio design firm Giles-Parscale became home base for Donald Trump’s wildly successful digital campaign. At the helm was Brad Parscale, the firm’s co-owner and the Trump campaign’s digital director. The seemingly progressive firm played a considerable role with getting the Republican mogul into the White House, ruffling the feathers of many…
Following weeks of rumors and speculation, Kawhi Leonard returned to the Spurs’ practice facility Tuesday to start working with the team again, teammate Danny Green told KSAT. #Spurs news: Danny Green at practice today confirmed Kawhi Leonard is in SA and in the building, but did not speculate on a return timetable, "that's above my…
Beloved Mexican-American pop duo Ha*Ash are coming to San Antonio and we’re pretty stoked about it, y’all. Since the late ’90s, sisters Hanna Nicole Pérez Mosa and Ashley Grace Pérez Mosa have been releasing their perfect blend of Latin rock, country, singer-songwriter-infused pop. On Saturday, May 12 the duo will be making a stop at…
The International House of Pancakes (IHOP) is serving up free short stacks of pancakes in honor of National Pancake Day. Although the holiday (what else would you call it?) isn’t technically until Sunday, March 4, IHOP is celebrating today. Until 7 p.m., you can visit a participating IHOP location and enjoy a free short stack…
On February 14, the same day a gunman killed 17 children and adults at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, students at Ronald Reagan High School found an empty bullet box on campus. “It was terrifying,” said 18-year-old Diego Quesada, a senior at Ronald Reagan High School. For Quesada, whose generation has never…
A movie about Hot Cheetos is in the works. Well, kind of. Fox Searchlight obtained the movie rights of the life story of Richard Montanez, the Mexican-born immigrant who invented Hot Cheetos. According to Variety, the movie studio won the rights among multiple studios wanting to make a movie about the snack and its creator…
Following the alcohol-related death of a fraternity pledge, Texas State University will announce new standards for Greek life. A university task force recommended new rules after reviewing Texas State’s Greek system, according to the Austin American-Statesman. University president Denise Trauth ordered that review and suspended all 31 Greek life chapters after Matthew Ellis, a 20-year-old…
Originally set to take place at the Six Flags Fiesta Texas parking lot on March 3 and 4, Botánica Music & Arts Festival announced that the event would scale down to one day and lose headliners like Major Lazer and Blackbear. To make up for the loss, the folks behind the fest granted ticket-buyers full…
Hey San Antonio, Chief William McManus is calling you out on your 911 calls. Well, at least the calls that are totally not emergencies. The San Antonio Police Department recently shared a video of McManus reading very real 911 calls received from San Antonians. In an effort to alert the public about calling the police…
Centro’s money drama is far from over. In November, Centro (the nonprofit that contracts with the city to support downtown development) announced a supposedly recent discovery: a former staff accountant had embezzled nearly $300,000 in a blend of city and privately-donated dollars. Centro CEO Pat DiGiovanni immediately resigned, claiming he knew nothing about the financial…
During the San Antonio Spurs matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, a fan from the opposing team was recorded yelling racial slurs at Spurs guard Patty Mills. As Mills was shooting free throws in the last few minutes of the game, one Cavaliers fan went way past the normal boos. Although there was plenty…
Brought to life by local musician Dane Rousay, whose unique drumming in bands like The Freebiez, Baby Bangs, Jejune Stars and More Eaze has garnered them regional praise, Contemporary Whatever is a monthly experimental performance series featuring local and touring artists who usually don’t subscribe to any mainstream genre of music. This month’s offering showcases…
According to a recent report from WOAI, local rapper rapper Chris Polk AKA Chris P – Ape Life, was murdered after leaving a performance at the Ice Lounge early Saturday morning. The report by the station notes a silver car had started following the performer and the suspect in the opened fire at the rapper…
Margaret Edson’s Wit, which won her the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1999, is part savvy literary journey and part intelligent, touchingly humorous end-of-life saga. When Vivian Bearing, a highly regarded professor of English, is diagnosed with terminal cancer, she, like so many in her position, looks to the work that has filled her life.…
The latest entry in Arts San Antonio’s 2017-2018 season is a show like no other. The performers of Mummenschanz transform the traditional stage, eschewing elaborate sets and musical accompaniment for a purely black background against which they move their bodies and artfully designed props to tell visual stories in utter silence. The company originated in…
What happens when a seemingly normal evening goes awry? It’s a trite comedy formula that has lived through plenty of cinematic reiterations over recent years, many of which center around an adult-orientated party, the heavy consumption of hard liquor and a lot of poor decision making. When all is said and done, movie characters usually…
In honor of International Women’s Day, Mujeres Marcharan are organizing the International Women’s March on Saturday, March 3. The 28th annual event will bring women, girls, families and allies together “to unite communities and uplift the voices of all women and girls for a just world,” according to Mujeres Marcharan Facebook post. This year’s official image…
When it was announced that RuPaul’s Drag Race would make a switch to VH1 after eight seasons on the LGBT-centric LOGO network, it was expected that the reality competition show would receive a boost in ratings. The season nine premiere doubled the previous season’s debut and earned RPDR its highest ratings ever with nearly one…
If you’ve been been making even the slightest attempt at checking out the local music scene here in San Antonio (if you haven’t done anything to support local musicians, art and culture, please step that shit up, OK? Thanks – it’s not that difficult, BB), then it’s safe to say you’ve seen Harvey McLaughlin in…
From the long-running burlesque troupe that gave birth to the tradition-bucking Pastie Pops comes Nuclear Valentine’s: The After Math of Love. Billed as both a “post-Valentine’s Day party for the masses” and a “perfect opportunity to let loose with a girlfriend, boyfriend or best friend,” the scantily clad affair promises to erase the inevitable disappointments…
Girl Gang will be hosting Wilderness Girls JAMBOREE brunch at Paramour this Sunday, February 25. The San Antonio all-female bartender collective will be mixing and stirring classic brunch drinks such as mimosas and bloody marys, but also concoctions using such spirits as Caffe del Fuego, Old Forester and Chambord from 11am-3pm. Paramour chef Cidney Wilcox…
State Senator Carlos Uresti was found guilty on all fraud and money laundering charges against him in a San Antonio federal courthouse on Thursday. Uresti was indicted in May 2017 for his involvement in a now-defunct fracking sand company, FourWinds, which accepted millions of dollars from investors who were told their money would go towards…
Today in your hip-hop news drama, rapper 6ix9ine (you know, the rapper with the rainbow raspa-lookin’ hair) is scheduled to play a show at Bar 23 Thursday night, but many people are not stoked about his arrival in the Alamo City. Especially upset are acclaimed members of violent San Antonio gang Tango Orejon, a branch…
Thanks in no small part to a seven-year master plan promising to “Reimagine the Alamo” (via preserving the Alamo Church, removing “entertainment attractions from the battlefield,” closing Alamo Street to vehicle traffic, building a museum and restoring the Alamo Cenotaph), San Antonio’s most iconic destination is a key component of cultural discourse as of late.…
Have you ever been curious about the techno and dance party scene in San Antonio? Well, now’s your chance to get a little taste of the offerings found right here in the Alamo City. Founded by DJ and recording artist Enrique Cortazar, Unscene Records has been releasing high-quality, minimal-house music and techno since 2014, contributing…
The Empire Theatre is hosting a live trivia contest for “nerd culture” enthusiasts presented by comedian and actor Bruce Campbell (so you know they’re not messin’ around). Known for his role as Ash Williams in Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead franchise, Campbell will facilitate multiple rounds of questions before crowning the Last Fan Standing champion. While…
That’s Not Fair!/¡No Es Justo!: Emma Tenayuca’s Struggle for Justice, a children’s book by Carmen Tafolla, Sharyll Teneyuca and Terry Ybanez, is a gem of a book and a fine, kid-friendly introduction to the titular heroine — an influential labor leader, educator, activist and San Antonian. Born out of a workshop at SAY Sí in…
Honoring one of the most prolific artists and producers in hip-hop history, James “J Dilla” Yancey, comes Dilla Day. Since 2016 rappers, beat-makers, and singers from all around San Antonio have come together to honor the late producer’s life and legacy with respective sets. This year’s lineup includes MC2, Spy MC & Da Band, Apaso,…
Neo-traditional country meets rock ‘n’ roll meets ’60s pop in vein of the Beatles, The Texas Gentlemen out of Dallas sound like a lot of different things but manage to keep their sound cohesive and interesting throughout their entire catalog. Take the track “Pain,” from their 2017 record TX Jelly: a 12-string acoustic guitar opens…
Not to call out everyone that sneaks food into the movie theater, but if you’re notorious for doing so when catching flicks at Cinemark Theatres, we’ve got some bad news for you. Starting Thursday, February 22, the movie chain will not allow bags larger than 12″ x 12″ x 6″. On the Cinemark website, the company…
While we have some thoughts on chain restaurants coming to San Antonio, we figured we’d give Buddy V’s a try. The dishes are sizable, perfect for sharing a family dinner (and with the Valastro family photos on the walls, it feels like family). Opened late last month, here are some things to consider in case…
Just when you thought all the music festivals for the next couple of months have been announced, Taco Fest literally comes out of nowhere, announcing itself to include two things us San Antonians appreciate: tacos and live music. “Taco Fest is a long overdue celebration of San Antonio’s favorite food. From foodie-tacos to classic breakfast…
ARIES (March 21-April 19): When you’re playing poker, a wild card refers to a card that can be used as any card the cardholder wants it to be. If the two of hearts is deemed wild before the game begins, it can be used as an ace of diamonds, jack of clubs, queen of spades,…
Q: I’m an 18-year-old female. I’m cisgender and bisexual. I’ve been in a monogamous relationship with my cisgender bisexual boyfriend for about a year. I’m currently struggling with a lot of internalized biphobia and other hang-ups about my boyfriend’s sexuality. I don’t know if I’m projecting my own issues onto him or if I’m just being bigoted…
Upon finishing Jeff Vandermeer’s Annihilation, I would have declared the book unadaptable for film. Heady and dense, the novel refuses to provide many details traditionally expected by the reader, going so far as to leave its characters unnamed. However, Paramount Pictures nabbed the film rights almost immediately, and director Alex Garland was soon attached. By…
It might be futile these days to complain about how many superhero movies and TV shows are released annually, but let’s not pretend that even the most devoted fans of the genre wouldn’t say there are plenty of examples of projects over the last 20 years they didn’t even want. From the pointless reboot of…
