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Ballot Blockers: Texas Republicans aren’t done trying to keep voters away from the polls
GOP lawmakers are couching their bills as efforts to boost election security even though Texas has some of the most restrictive voting rules of any state.
Immersive art exhibition in downtown San Antonio celebrates Disney’s animated movies
Disney Animation Immersive Experience invites visitors to step into the enchanting worlds of their favorite adventures from the groundbreaking studio.
Even during downturn, San Antonio better city to invest in real estate than Austin, industry expert says
San Antonio is more likely to see a slowdown in rental prices than a steep depreciation in home values, he added.
South San Antonio food truck park Rancho 181 will hold inaugural Taco Fest next weekend
The three-day festival will feature local food trucks, live music and a taco competition open to home cooks.
Little Bites: San Antonio restaurants expanding hours, serving new menu items, specials
San Antonio’s Good Kind, Ida Claire, Little Em’s Oyster Bar are all making news, as is Texas distiller Garrison Brothers.
San Antonio Book Festival’s 2023 lineup to feature Rebecca Makkai, Stephen Graham Jones and more
Authors Marytza Rubio, Matthew Desmond, Sandra Cisneros and Adam Silvera will also appear at the fest.
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission gearing up for spring break undercover stings
Throughout the month, TABC agents will conduct undercover inspections to find businesses selling alcohol to minors.
San Antonio-based fast-food chain Whataburger eliminates 50 corporate jobs
The eliminated jobs represent a tiny fraction of the company’s total payroll of 50,000.
2023 CAM Perennial debuts at Trinity University’s Neidorff Art Gallery Wednesday
Curated by Gil Rocha, ‘Picking at Scabs’ features work by San Antonio and Laredo artists.
New exhibition on view at the McNay Art Museum showcases artwork made by women
‘Womanish: Audacious, Courageous, Willful Art’ features more than 70 regional, national and international artists, spanning 90-plus years.
San Antonio Zoo sends last of its aging elephants to Tennessee sanctuary
The 47-year-old Asian elephant Nicole will spend her remaining day at a refuge. The two other animals in her herd died last year.
Bad Takes: Dilbert cartoonist deserves blowback for racist tirade
Adams, the face of white fragility this month, represents millions of racists who have given up on Black people.
Italian supercar maker Lamborghini is vrooming into the San Antonio market
San Antonio’s first Lamborghini dealership is expected to open in 2025.
New brunch spot Mimosa Gossip will open in San Antonio’s Stone Oak area this spring
According to social media, the new brunch spot should be open ‘in 60 days or less.’
Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai to undergo surgery after taking a fall last week in Austin
Sakai’s will undergo minimally invasive surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.
Driver plows into beloved Texas roadside destination Czech Stop, but it’s still serving kolaches
The bakery in West is known for Czech baked goods such as kolaches, klobasneks and strudels.
Assclown Alert: Suppressing students’ votes with Texas Rep. Carrie Isaac
The freshman Republican filed a bill that would ban polling places from college campuses and used the absurd justification that she’s concerned about safety.
Five women denied abortions by Texas sue to force state to clarify rules on medical exceptions
The Center for Reproductive Rights called its suit the ‘first of its kind’ since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last summer.
San Antonio mixed-use complex The Creamery will feature 5 restaurants, from seafood to pizza
Only 1 Hospitality Group, owner of seafood restaurant Costa Pacifica, is developing all five concepts.
2 of 4 Americans kidnapped after crossing into Mexico from Texas found dead, others still alive
The four were kidnapped in last week after they crossed into the country from Texas for a cosmetic medical procedure.
Republican files bill in Texas House to let voters decide whether to secede from the U.S.
The bill, authored by far-right grandstander Texas Rep. Bryan Slaton, failed to receive a hearing or a vote when he filed it in 2021.
San Antonio’s Alamo Beer Co. to host daylong Bettie Page birthday bash April 29
Live music, food truck fare and vintage clothing vendors will be on hand for the event.
The Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival will return to downtown San Antonio in October
The festival is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year.
Justice Department launches application to seek pardon for federal marijuana convictions
President Joe Biden pardoned those with prior federal convictions last year, but some complained the busts were still showing up on their records.
Food hall at San Antonio’s Pearl brings in new barbecue and pasta options
Three Six General is making the jump from Pearl’s Farmer’s Market, while Pasta Factory is owned by the team behind Chilaquil.
Video of same-sex couple smooching on San Antonio Spurs’ Kiss Me Cam goes viral
The special moment has racked up more than 300,000 views on Twitter, and was retweeted by a member of the Texas House of Representatives.
Texans make a lot of babies during spring break, study finds
Texas had the second highest birthrate per 1,000 people in December 2021 – a time nine months after spring break.
San Antonio-based iHeartMedia launches new Spurs podcast
The Sound of the Spurs podcast will be hosted by longtime San Antonio sports commentator Bill Schoening.
Texas Tech suspends basketball coach over alleged ‘racially insensitive’ comments
Texas Teach head coach Mark Adams allegedly cited bible verses that referenced enslaved people serving their masters.
Mexico-founded Picadas hard agua fresca now available in more than 40 San Antonio H-E-B stores
The brand purports to be the first Mexican hard agua fresca, combining real fruit juice with alcohol from cane sugar.
San Antonio music venue Picks Bar to hold singles mixer
The north SA music venue will welcome unattached folks ages 21 to 40 for the event.
San Antonio-based USAA pulling workers back into the office, closing door on remote positions
Some staffers expressed unhappiness about the change, saying it could leave them scrambling to deal with commuting or child-care issues.
Texas GOP censures U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales over party-splitting votes in Congress
In rare rebuke, party leaders cite support for gun law, same-sex marriage proposal by San Antonio Republican.
Debate over Texas drag shows intensifies
A lawmaker is accused of hypocrisy after it emerges that he once wore a dress. He says it wasn’t sexual.
Trinity University hosting panel discussion on women’s sports in San Antonio
The panel will also honor the publication of Betsy Gerhardt Pasley’s book From the Sidelines to the Headlines: The Legacy of Women’s Sports at Trinity University.
MADiSON fever: Part 2 and VR version of the ‘Scariest Video Game of All Time’ coming up
Magazine Broadband Choices recently said MADiSON beat out Alien Isolation and Visage to be most terrifying game ever.
Actress Selenis Leyva brings ‘mama bear’ mentality to role in newly opened Creed III
The Orange Is the New Black veteran says she’s excited to portray a powerful Latina who’s calling the shots.
Abbott wants to deny undocumented kids a public education
A new bill would prohibit children not authorized to be in the country from attending public school.
San Antonio’s VIA Metro Transit expects to have eight electric buses in operation by summer
VIA Metropolitan Transit has begun staff training and vehicle testing on the eight fully electric buses acquired with government funds last year.
KFC’s bun-less, artery-clogging Double Down chicken sandwich returns to menus nationwide
When launched in 2010 , The Double Down sold more than 10 million sandwiches in the first month.
The 33rd annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March will take place Sunday, Mar. 5
The march will begin at Milam Park, near downtown’s historic Market Square.
It sure sucks to be a woman in Texas, study says
Of the top 10 worst states for women, 9 had Republican governors, according to the new report.
San Antonio’s Taco Cabana debuting another Tex-Mex oddity: the Chocolate Chimi
The new item follows on the heels of TC’s launch of a taco pizza.
Broadway in San Antonio unveils lineup of touring musicals, including Frozen, Beetlejuice and Annie
The full lineup of eight productions will hit the Majestic Theatre during the 2023-2024 season.
The Dogfather II, Bento Boxes: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
This week’s top stories focused on off-the-beaten-path eats such as gourmet hot dogs, bento boxes, crawfish and stuffed Italian sandos.
San Antonio’s Akhanay Coffee Roasters latest venture to post up at Little Death Wine Bar
At Little Death, Akhanay will offer its standard espresso menu and slowly phase in specialty coffee drinks.
Hairspray is the latest Broadway tour to come to San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre
The musical will be at the Majestic from Mar. 7-12.
Budweiser Clydesdale, Moses Rose’s: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
This week’s top stories also included coverage of a fatal dog attack in San Antonio, in which one man died and three others were injured.
Rooftop nightspot Cowboys and Cadillacs opening in New Braunfels this summer
The venture spans 13,000 square feet between three levels, and it’s owned by former rodeo cowboy Cameron Corzine.
San Antonio food trucks displaced after StreetFareSA closure land at new indoor facility
Northeast San Antonio’s The Club House has taken over the former Islla St. Brewing and revamped it into an indoor food truck hall.
Severe San Antonio thunderstorm and winds result in hail storm inside the Alamodome
Ice pellets falling inside the stadium delayed a UIL semifinals basketball game.
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales defiant as he faces censure for breaking with Republican Party
The censure resolution cites Gonzales’ rejection of a border security proposal by fellow Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy, and his support of a bill for same-sex marriage protections and a bipartisan gun safety law.
San Antonio single mom Malorie Ann Romero takes on wilderness in latest Naked and Afraid episode
The Current caught up with Romero, whose episode airs this Sunday at 7 p.m. on the Discovery Channel.
Legally Blonde: The Musical drops in at the Tobin Center for one night only Mar. 6
In the musical, UCLA sorority girl Elle Woods goes to Harvard Law School, and manages to defy everyone’s expectations while still staying true to herself.
Fiesta San Antonio’s Taste of the Republic culinary event is returning to the Alamo grounds
Taste of the Republic is Fiesta’s official kickoff party.
San Antonio-based Pizza Patrón to give away free pies at first downtown location this Monday
The first 86 guests will receive free pies in honor of Pizza Patrón’s 1986 founding date.
San Antonio bar River Sun now open in music venue Ten Eleven’s former space
River Sun’s beverage menu will include both zero-proof and high-octane craft cocktails, seasonal craft beer and organic wine.
Video of loose nut on San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Ferris Wheel goes viral
The video sparked online discussion about the safety of pop-up carnival rides.
Saturday’s All Aboard! music festival marks formal launch of San Antonio venue The Espee
The Head and the Heart, Danielle Ponder, Grupo Fantasma, Golden Dawn Arkestra and others are on the all-day bill.
Texas GOP to conduct censure vote of U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales for votes on guns, gay marriage
County Republican parties have also criticized Gonzales for not lining up behind hardline immigration policies.
City of San Antonio widens effort to scare off migratory birds to Woodlawn and Elmendorf lakes
City officials said they’re unsure where the birds will go once chased away. Wildlife advocates said they’ll likely end up in neighborhoods.
San Antonio police arrest second suspect in last week’s fatal dog attack
Abilene Schnieder’s husband was arrested last Friday following a vicious dog attack that grabbed national headlines.
First Look: San Antonio’s Luna Rosa Puerto Rican Grill living up to expectations of Rosario’s old space
The team is offering a limited menu while it gets its footing in the new space, but will eventually showcase a larger range of Puerto Rican cuisine.
Contemporary Art Month returns with exhibitions and events held across San Antonio
The annual event celebrates the Alamo City’s vibrant art scene throughout March.
Video of Texas school shooting survivor’s American Idol audition goes viral
The video has garnered more than 1.5 million views since being posted two days ago.
San Antonio-based Brazilian steakhouse chain Chama Gaucha expands to North Texas
The new location in Grapevine is the company’s fourth.
San Antonio’s Southtown plays host to the 3rd annual Battle of the Boil
Eleven local chefs — including notable pros Paul Morales, Matt Garcia and Halston Connella — will battle for bragging rights.
Alamo Collections Center will open Friday in San Antonio, displaying artifacts donated by Phil Collins
The Alamo Visitor Center is the first building to be constructed on the former mission’s hallowed grounds in 70 years.
San Antonio chef behind Lucy Cooper’s Ice House competing on Food Network’s Chopped
San Antonio restauranteur Braunda Smith will compete on the Tuesday, March 14 episode. Days later, she’ll be featured in the channel’s Guy’s Grocery Games.
San Antonio woman’s car stolen twice in four months, sparking online debate over reasons
Social media users blamed cite-and-release, but SAPD says a manufacturers’ flaw makes that particular vehicle a snap to steal.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Silversun Pickups, Epik High, Marisela and more
Eight-time Grammy-winning jazz bassist Christian McBride also will play at the Tobin Center.
Supporters of San Antonio bar Moses Rose’s to hold ‘property rights’ rally next weekend
News of the march comes days after bar owner Vine Cantu turned down a $4 million offer from the Alamo Trust.
Comedian George Lopez is returning to San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre this summer
Tickets for Lopez’s two shows go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m.
San Antonio International Airport receives $20 million in federal funding
The project will add five new ground gates and other amenities.
San Antonio gourmet hot dog spot The Dogfather quietly opens second location
Like its predecessor, the new Northeast SA location serves up all beef hot dogs and burgers loaded with gourmet ingredients.
Here’s why dogs involved in fatal San Antonio mauling were returned to owner after prior attacks
Even though the dogs were involved in earlier attacks, victims never filed a file a ‘dangerous dog affidavit.’
‘Liberal redneck’ Trae Crowder heads to San Antonio’s LOL Comedy Club this weekend
The Tennessee native is now touring the country under the WellRED banner, which includes five stand-up shows in the Alamo City.
Longtime San Antonio sandwich shop Zito’s Deli opens second location near Balcones Heights
The new Babcock Road location is larger than the original, which opened in 1974.
San Antonio Spurs could move back into the win column with upcoming games against Houston
After suffering through their second double-digit losing streak this season, the Spurs face the Rockets, who have the league’s worst record.
Ragtime opens at San Antonio’s Woodlawn Theatre Friday
The musical’s blend of fact and fiction with the invigorating sounds of ragtime music thoroughly immerses audiences in early 20th century New York.
Small plates shine at Dim Sum Oriental Cuisine, even if some of the presentation pageantry is gone
The restaurant is known for genuine Chinese specialties such as chicken feet and beef tripe.
San Antonio’s Tripoli’s Mediterranean Grill closing Lackland shop, relocating west
The restaurant is taking an 11-mile trek to the Alamo Ranch area.
Study: San Antonio metro has one of nation’s highest rates of minority homeownership
Nearly 60% of minorities in San Antonio are homeowners, the highest of any large metro in Texas.
Go down the rabbit hole with Ballet San Antonio’s Alice in Wonderland at the Tobin Center this weekend
The production features colorful, surrealist projections along with inspired costume and set design to bring Alice’s story to life.
San Antonio DIY T-shirt artist Mr. Skunk talks appropriation, provocation and politics
A shirt characterizing Ted Cruz as a ‘Booger Eater’ is thoughtfully also available as a ‘snot rag.’
San Antonio congressman Joaquin Castro undergoes surgery to have tumors removed
Castro won’t have to undergo chemotherapy or radiation treatment following the surgery, his staff said.
DPS sent at least 3,000 driver’s licenses to organized crime group targeting Asian Texans
A Chinese crime operation bypassed the password clues of Texas.gov by using stolen identity information to fraudulently obtain replacement driver’s licenses.
Breaking the Cycle: It will take more than federal funds to solve San Antonio’s domestic violence crisis
Advocates say additional resources along with better communication between criminal courts, civil courts and nonprofits are critical to ending domestic violence in San Antonio.
San Antonio mainstay Mi Tierra installs memorial altars for ‘Red’ McCombs, Jesse Treviño
The vibrant memorials are on display inside the the 82-year-old restaurant’s main lobby.
Family of man killed in San Antonio pit bull attack launches online fundraiser for funeral costs
San Antonio native Ramon Najera, 81, died after being attacked by three pit bulls Friday.
San Antonio’s ultra-accessible theme park Morgan’s Wonderland appoints new president
Richard Pretlow has 14 years’ experience in the theme park industry, including at Sea World San Antonio.
Texas gets failing grade in study about state’s efforts to get lead out of schools’ drinking water
A bill filed by Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins of San Antonio would require Texas school districts to take stronger action to ensure safe drinking water.
San Antonio’s Tu Asador now serving breakfast Tuesday through Sunday
The Monterrey, Mexico-inspired spot is now serving morning specialties including barbacoa, tacos al vapor and French toast.
Owner of San Antonio bar Moses Rose’s launches GoFundMe to cover court costs as talks stall
Although negotiations have stalled, San Antonio City Attorney Andy Segovia said the parties are still trying to reach a fair settlement.
How Texas activists turned drag events into fodder for outrage
The Tribune analyzed more than two dozen anti-drag protests. Opponents frequently characterized the drag events as catering to children, even when businesses advertised them as adults-only or provided warnings about the potential for explicit material.
Study ranks San Antonio among top 10 best cities in which to retire
San Antonio received high marks for its world-class healthcare options and warm weather.
Free workshop on Monday will show San Antonio homeowners how to lower property taxes
The two-hour workshop will explain the multiple exemptions available for local homeowners.
Texas abortion funds likely safe from prosecution, federal judge rules
U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman dismissed Attorney General Ken Paxton from the lawsuit, ruling he had no authority to enforce Texas’ abortion bans beyond state lines.
Box Lunch: San Antonio restaurants offer a variety of bento options perfect for daytime dining
A growing number of San Antonio restaurants offer bento in varieties that range from traditional to contemporary and feature anything from sushi to pork belly to spicy tofu as a centerpiece.
Pig Stand, FiiZ Drinks: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
As Lent began, many Texans asked Google “is chicken meat,” according to data from the search engine.
Cannabis Reform, Voting Rights: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Our cover story delved into a raft of new bills filed by Texas Republicans that critics say are meant to suppress the vote.
North Carolina-based fried chicken chain Bojangles eyes spring opening for first San Antonio store
The 8610 Potranco Road store is still under construction and will serve breakfast in addition to lunch and dinner.
Japan-based bowling, karaoke chain to open at San Antonio’s North Star Mall next month
Round1’s arcade offers exclusive games that its website touts as being ‘imported straight from Japan.’
San Antonio officials vow to rebuild pedestrian bridge that collapsed earlier this week
The Pedro Romero Pedestrian Bridge collapsed Tuesday after being plowed into by a dump truck.
Texas lawmakers have introduced more anti-transgender bills than those of any other state
Republican members of the Texas Legislature have already filed 37 anti-trans proposals this year.
Chick-fil-A now hiring for massive location inside downtown San Antonio’s Rand Building
The hiring announcement suggests an opening date is drawing near for one of the chain’s biggest Texas stores.
Tense moment involving Budweiser Clydesdale at San Antonio Rodeo goes viral online
The footage of one of the horses landing on its side after becoming entangled in its harness has been viewed 3.8 million times.
Certified Weird: Seven bizarre movies shot in San Antonio you’ve probably never heard of
San Antonio has played host to dozens of lesser-known cinematic projects, and a few of those under-the-radar pictures boast bizarre narratives.
San Antonio small press Ghoulish Books opening horror bookshop after a successful Kickstarter
The shop will primarily stock indie horror titles along with a few gifts and used books. It also will provide a venue for events such as author readings and signings.
Spanish fast-fashion brand Zara looks to open second San Antonio location at North Star Mall
Zara’s other San Antonio location is at the Shops at La Cantera.
Cat cemetery at San Antonio’s Alamo has been removed to make way for new collections center
Alamo officials said they’re unsure whether the felines’ grave markers will be returned to the mission’s hallowed grounds.
As Lent starts, the Google search phrase ‘is chicken meat’ is trending in Texas
According to the real-time numbers, Corpus Christi is the Texas metro area that’s searched this topic the most in the past day. San Antonio and Harlingen are close behind.
Tony Parker memorabilia up for auction as part of San Antonio Spurs charity event
Bidding for the items, which included signed jerseys and posters, starts at $500.
Austin-area barbecue mainstay Milt’s Pit BBQ has relocated to Northeast San Antonio
The company left the town of Kyle for Northeastern San Antonio because it couldn’t find a spot to expand.
San Antonio-based 2M Smokehouse plans fall opening for second location in Castroville
After a $3 million renovation, 2M will open in the building that formerly housed Dan’s Meat Market.
Dancing with the Stars Live sashays into San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre on Saturday
Talented guest stars and cast members from the show’s 31st season will get down on the Majestic stage to mesmerize a captive audience.
Little Bites: Discount liquor, Texas-born canned margaritas making San Antonio food news this week
Brasserie Mon Chou Chou’s new dinner series and Andy’s Frozen Custard’s seasonal sweet treats are also on the menu.
San Antonio African American Book Festival returns for fourth year on Saturday, Feb. 25
Presented by the Friends of Carver Branch Library, this family-friendly event has grown significantly over the course of its short existence.
Exhibition showcasing artwork of ancient Rome debuts at the San Antonio Museum of Art this week
‘Roman Landscapes: Visions of Nature and Myth from Rome and Pompeii’ aims to introduce visitors to the cultural and archaeological contexts of Roman art.
New exhhibition ‘Soy de Tejas’ highlights a diversity of themes explored by Texas’ Latinx artists
The exhibition at the City of San Antonio’s Centro de Artes was curated by Rigoberto Luna, co-owner and director of San Antonio’s Presa House Gallery.
Bad Takes: Gov. Greg Abbott’s anti-diversity rhetoric is a shameful attempt to whitewash history
Abbott’s purported ‘Texas of Tomorrow’ sounds an awful lot like a shameful Texas of the past.
Dionne Warwick named honorary chair for San Antonio’s Gurwitz International Piano Competition
Gurwitz organizers Musical Bridges Around the World also announced that Scott Yoo will chair the competition’s international committee of judges.
Veteran stand-up D.L. Hughley heads to San Antonio’s LOL Comedy Club this weekend
Recently, the 59-year-old Hughley took over the desk of The Daily Show for three days.
Contemporary Art Month opens submissions for 2023 CAMGrants
CAM will award three micro-grants at its Closing Celebration on Mar. 31.
Sudden departure of high-level San Antonio Brahmas official rattles local football fans
League officials said the firing of the Brahmas’ general manager was a personal matter, not financial.
San Antonio’s Laika Cheesecake holding fundraiser for Ukrainian military on anniversary of invasion
Last March, Alamo Heights sweet shop Laika Cheesecake & Espresso raised more than $70,000 in support of the Ukrainian armed forces.
Assclown Alert: Embracing John Hagee’s Christian nationalism with Nikki Haley
By asking Hagee to give the invocation at her campaign launch, Haley is signaling that she’s no moderate.
Memorial service for San Antonio business magnate ‘Red’ McCombs set for Monday at the Tobin Center
McCombs died Sunday. He was 95 years old.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: August Burns Red, Inner Wave, Thy Art Is Murder and more
Australian singer/multi-instrumentalist Donny Benét, known to fans as ‘The Don,’ is also bringing his yacht-rock sounds to SA.
Celebrate Bowie tour with Peter Murphy and Adrian Belew coming to San Antonio’s Tobin Center
The touring show will feature an all-star band interpreting rock legend David Bowie’s biggest hits.
San Antonio punk band Fea composed original music for new play debuting at Public Theater
For Fabulous Monsters, the Public’s Cellar Theater will be transformed to look like a rock club, complete with walls covered in band flyers.
United We Brunch moves to San Antonio Botanical Garden for its sixth installment
Attendees will savor cocktails, bubbles and mimosas while sampling brunch bites in the lush setting of the garden.
