One of the city’s most successful food trucks is making the jump to brick-and-mortar. After slyly announcing permanent roots located behind the truck at 7327 N. Loop 1604 W. last July, Singh’s shared more news this past weekend. A group photo was posted on the food truck’s social media pages this weekend inside their new kitchen.…
Gov. Greg Abbott has kicked off his election campaign with a promise reminiscent to the one he made in his 2014 run for the governor’s office: Tax reform. At a Tuesday press conference, Abbott unveiled a proposal to dramatically shrink the amount of property taxes a city or county can collect from residents. Currently, municipalities…
On Monday, Gregg Popovich took a moment to reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with reporters in Atlanta before the Spurs game against the Hawks. In a clip posted to Twitter by Hawks.com writer KL Chouinard, Popovich reflected on King’s dedication to the civil rights movement. The head coach said that his legacy is diminished due to…
This spring, indie icons The Afghan Whigs and Built To Spill are teaming up for a 24-city North American tour launching in Madison, WI and wrapping up in Seattle. This is the first time the two bands have toured together and honestly it’s one of the dopest indie lineups we’ve seen in a minute. On…
It’s true, y’all. The “Psycho Killer” singer is about to embark on a solo tour kicking off this March in New Jersey. The tour will make a stop at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, April 27 in support of a new album American Utopia, set to release early March – his…
The nonprofit group working to redesign the Alamo and its surrounding plaza has agreed to start allowing the public to attend its meetings. For months, critics have complained that the Alamo Endowment’s closed-door meetings have intentionally kept the public from knowing what the future holds for the historic property — let alone allowed the public…
The San Antonio and Bexar County’s Emergency Operations Center is urging residents to avoid non-essential travel on Tuesday due to the winter storm. Still, a number of accidents have been reported across the city. As of 10:45 Tuesday morning, the EOC reported that San Antonio police officers were working on 49 accidents while San Antonio…
Oh, the weather outside is … gross and yucky and no one wants to drive in it. That said, several restaurants are closing their doors as a precaution due to slick roads. Clementine, the new neighborhood eatery opened by husband-and-wife team John and Elise Russ has postponed their opening to Wednesday evening. Clementine will be…
A Jeep fell off a bridge near downtown San Antonio early Tuesday morning following the winter storm that has caused many Texas cities to all but shut down. Resident Joe Green shared photos and short videos to his Facebook page, showing a Jeep that the San Antonio Express-News said fell off the West Commerce bridge…
An official DreamWeek event, this free film screening will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with students who have traveled the world with Summer of Service, a local organization that looks to “educate San Antonio youth through community service (service-learning) and travel abroad.” The documentary itself, released in 2008, follows adventurers-turned-documentarians Denis Belliveau…
Excitement and chatter permeated the thickening crowd on the patio of Rumble, the cocktail bar adjacent to the music venue Paper Tiger which had become standing-room only. Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson was about to take the stage for a solo performance during Paper Tiger’s Free Week, which featured more than 50 artists of multiple genres over…
For Barbara Bowie, it was when her mother died after waiting 8 hours for every white patient to been seen by an emergency room doctor. For MacArthur Cotton, it was seeing a black sharecropper shot by his white boss for going to church instead of plowing his fields. For Kredelle Petway, it was meeting Martin…
Area restaurants are taken precautions in advance of Tuesday’s “Winter Blast. and are announcing Tuesday closures.” Here’s the list we have so far: CLOSED TUESDAY: The Alamo Candy Co., 2738 Blanco Road The Art of Donut, 3428 N. St. Mary’s St. Barbaro, 2720 McCullough Ave. Brew’s Lee Tea, 4009 Broadway Chisme, 2403 N. St. Mary’s St. Chocollazo, 4013 Broadway…
San Antonio does know how to throw a party, and the organizers of the San Antonio Cocktail Conference are no exception. The all-out evening events are especially badass. Film director Steven Soderbergh, in town to promote a Bolivian brandy (more on that later), characterized the SACC as a “fiesta” when compared to another well-known conference…
San Antonio, along with neighboring counties and cities, will be experiencing a winter storm beginning early Tuesday morning through Tuesday night, and the National Weather Service is urging people to avoid non-essential travel on Tuesday. “It may be nice and warm now, but the cold front is currently in north Texas and heading south,” NWS…
After hosting several diners on a reservations-only basis last week, Clementine, the new concept by chefs John and Elise Russ is officially opening Tuesday. Open for dinner, Tuesday through Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m., the restaurant will feature a menu of petit dishes and platters.…
Less than a month after announcing plans for a food truck, Chris Madrid’s is reopening – this time at a temporary location. The SA-favorite burger spot shared an update on its Facebook page last Friday, saying that they will be serving cheeseburger goodness from an outdoor operation located across the street from the original restaurant.…
According to an official statement from The Cranberries on their official Facebook Page, singer Dolores O’Riordan has died at 46. Probably best known for their ’90s hit “Zombie,” the band rose to international fame with 1993’s Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We? Artists and celebrities have started paying tribute on Twitter with Irish…
Back again and most likely bringing the sexy along with him, is none other than the real prince of pop Justin Timberlake. The “Cry Me a River” singer announced last week that he’d be embarking on his Man of the Woods tour in support of his fifth studio album Man of The Woods, launching in…
In 2010, then-Mayor Julian Castro introduced a new, streamlined way to encourage residential development in tourist-crowded downtown San Antonio. Called the Center City Housing Incentive Policy, the plan would waive city and San Antonio Water System fees for new downtown developments with 16 housing units per acre or redeveloped historic or industrial buildings with 8…
A North Texas family is missing one of their beloved members after a suit of armor – who they call Murphy – was stolen from their porch last week. The Granbury Police Department went to Facebook for any leads on a missing suit of armor. Nadya Williamson commented that the suit of armor – excuse…
Neil deGrasse Tyson is a blast of fresh and crisp air in the fetid stagnation of our historical/cultural moment. Tyson, who is a decorated, world-renowned astrophysicist, a prolific author (academic and general interest), the director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City, a research associate with the Department of Astrophysics at the American Museum…
With financial problems now being addressed, the San Antonio Symphony will complete the remainder of the 2017-2018 season, according to a press release. Recap: The San Antonio Symphony had donors (H-E-B, the Tobin Endowment and the Kronkosky Charitable Foundation) set to contribute to the San Antonio Symphony, but backed out of the deal after discovering…
Via a Facebook event, TX 23rd District Indivisibles is inviting all women (and those who support women) to celebrate diversity and help build social change at the San Antonio Women’s March on Saturday, January 20. Set to take place at Main Plaza beginning at 9 a.m., the rally will promote women empowerment, education on women’s…
The man accused of shooting and killing a San Antonio Police Department detective in November 2016 could face the death penalty, according to a court document. Bexar County District Attorney Nico LaHood filed a motion indicating he’d seek the death penalty in the trial for 32-year-old Otis McKane, who was charged with capital murder of…
Updated 5:05 p.m. to reflect Pelaez’s statement If you’ve ever been to a City Council meeting (or, to be honest, any public meeting), you probably have seen Jack M. Finger. He’s the perennial “citizen to be heard” at every public meeting, your token old-guy watchdog there to grandstand about misuse of city funds and government…
The United States Supreme Court has decided to take on the Texas case which could potentially determine whether the state’s congressional and state House maps were drawn to intentionally discriminate against people of color. The Supreme Court announced their decision on Friday to hear the consolidated case on Texas’ voting maps. Previously, there were two…
The Houston Fire Department made a San Antonio boy an honorary firefighter as he battles cancer, according to the HFD Facebook page. KSAT identified the boy as 13-year-old Damon Billeck. Reports say that Billeck is fighting bone cancer for the third time in less than four years. The Facebook post says Damon was made an honorary…
As part of the Houston Astros’ Championship Trophy Tour, a few of the players decided to get some more face time with San Antonians. Pitcher Brad Peacock, third baseman J.D. Davis and relief pitcher James Hoyt all worked at a Whataburger in Windcrest on Thursday for a delightful surprise, according to photos shared on the…
A former Smithson Valley High School teacher was arrested and charged with having an improper relationship with a student, a couple of months after a different teacher at the same school was found guilty of the same crime. Russell Dewayne Hamilton, 27, was arrested on December 22, 2017, and released that same day after posting…
Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich shared that power forward LaMarcus Aldridge asked to be traded this past summer, something he said has never happened to him before. Before the team’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday night, Popovich shared the chisme with media outlets. “He said ‘I’m not enjoying this. I’m not confident. I’m not…
A local progressive group, SATX4, has organized a counter protest to San Antonio’s 50th annual Martin Luther King Jr. March taking place Jan. 15, arguing that the city’s march “dishonors the radical legacy of Martin Luther King.” “SATX4 wants to highlight the fact that the march does little in the pursuit of justice,” the group writes…
Two of the biggest Latin pop stars of all time – Gloria Trevi and Alejandra Guzmán – announced the final leg of their Versus World Tour, which will wrap up in North America this spring. Mark your calendar, San Antonio, the dynamic duo will make a stop right here in the Alamo City on Saturday,…
“Let me try to be real clear on this.” That’s how San Antonio Police Chief William McManus began his response to questions at a Thursday press conference on the steps of City Hall. While the event was meant to recognize human trafficking month, McManus couldn’t ignore the news that Texas’ second in command, Lieutenant Governor…
James Avery, the Texas-based jeweler known for its assortment of charms dedicated to Lone Star pride, just released a San Antonio charm that we bet all the local ladies will want. The Texas-shaped charm (naturally) features a star where San Antonio lies on the map and has the city’s name inscribed. The back of the…
While there’s only a few months out of the year that it’s not hot enough to enjoy swimming and other water activities, Epic Waters is making it possible to take in some waterpark fun year-round. The 80,000 square-foot waterpark, located in Grand Prairie, is set to open Friday, according to its website. Inside the enclosed…
Last year was a big one for Creative Creatures — the multidisciplinary brainchild of married artists Karen and Eddy Rios. Launched in January 2014 as a venue-hopping, theme-changing event series aiming to fuse the art and music scenes of San Antonio and environs, the collaborative operation expanded in December with the opening of a Creative Creatures…
A U.S. Department of Education investigation has ruled that Texas’ education agency illegally denied therapy, tutoring, counseling, and other needed aid to tens of thousands of students with disabilities. In 2016, a Houston Chronicle investigation uncovered that since 2004, the Texas Education Agency had capped the percentage of students allowed to participate in special education programs…
If you love some ’90s Tejano music, then you know all about Jay Perez. With a voice that serenades you with just one note, it seems that the singer has a big heart to match. On Monday, Jay went Facebook Live to show his visit to San Antonio’s Christus Santa Rosa Hospital to see a…
San Antonio has become the first city in Texas to join a wave of cities and counties across the country to raise the legal age to purchase tobacco to 21. Currently, more than 270 localities have done so, along with five entire states (California, Oregon, Hawaii, New Jersey and Maine). This decision intends to curb…
While it goes without saying that most Texans visit Whataburger a lot, San Antonio resident Tommy Guitron celebrated his 100th visit to our favorite burger stop in the most extra way. Guitron kept track of his Whataburger visits using the restaurant’s app, which the chain said Guitron downloaded last year. For those unfamiliar with the…
Word is that the legacy of Tejano queen Selena Quintanilla-Perez is inspiring a TV series, of which her siblings will be producers. According to a report from Entertainment Tonight, Suzette Quintanilla Arriaga and Abraham Quintanilla Jr. are helping develop a non-biographical TV series that centers around Alex Guerra, an fictional award-winning pop star that’s estranged…
This past November 1, also known as World Vegan Day, San Antonio vegans turned up en masse to the first ever Vegan Stop Shop organized by friends Raza Eats owner Melody Castillo and Cake Thieves owner Lauren O’Connor and Kiabeth Geronimo at Brick. “We gathered a bunch of vendors together. We didn’t expect the turnout we had…
It’s true, y’all. The Jersey zaddy himself has just announced the spring leg of his This House Is Not for Sale Tour, which kicks off in Denver and stops at the AT&T Center on Wednesday, March 22. The Grammy-winning band will also celebrate their return to the road with the re-release of 2016’s This House…
Barney Smith, the 96-year-old proprietor of San Antonio’s long-running Toilet Seat Art Museum, is admired worldwide, but most celebrated at home in Alamo Heights. Last Summer, Smith announced that the museum was up for sale. To this day, there has been no concrete offer for the collection, which currently comprises 1,335 decorated toilet seats dedicated…
Local debate over how San Antonio Police Chief William McManus handled a December human smuggling case has reached the state Capitol. In a letter sent to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Wednesday evening, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick encouraged the AG to “act swiftly” to make sure SAPD is acting in compliance with the state’s new…
The crumbling San Antonio State Hospital, the city’s public psychiatric hospital, is finally getting a makeover. On Monday, Texas’ Health and Human Services Commission doled out the first $47.7 million of funds meant to improve the state’s long-neglected psychiatric hospitals. A $14 million chunk of that money will go directly toward San Antonio State Hospital —…
An East Texas man has been charged with cruelty to a non-livestock animal after he told authorities he abused a dog to relieve stress. The Dickinson Police Department arrested and charged Jeremy Dewayne Burton, 25, after he admitted to harming a dog last Thursday. According to Houston’s KPRC, witnesses saw Burton punching an adult pit…
The Houston Police Department is searching for a man suspected to be behind a string of robberies. That may not be too difficult since the suspect has his Social Security number tattooed on his forehead. According to Houston’s KPRC, investigators believe Robert Wooten, 40, recently robbed a pawn shop. Although he tried covering up his…
Known for boldly playful and nostalgic works populated by unicorns, kitty cats, rainbows and other hallmarks of childhood innocence, San Antonio-based artist Jen Frost Smith presents her “colorful paintings, funny drawings, assemblages and installation” as catalysts to conjure “good juju” and counteract “the harsh reality of the world.” Marking Frost Smith’s second creative endeavor with…
President Donald Trump’s face briefly lived on a dumpster in Denton, which The Dentonite affectionately named the #DentonTrumpster. Although short-lived, the local publication was able to snap and share a few photos of the dumpster. It was taken almost as soon as The Dentonite shared the photos on Monday. However, the mastermind behind the Trumpster,…
While the live metal scene in San Antonio has stretched off to include more genres and subgenres of all different types of music (which is awesome), it’s undeniable that we still dig metal here. What with us showing up in the tens of thousands to bands like Metallica and even in the hundreds for the…
You know who doesn’t have a cocktail conference? Austin. Dallas. Houston. So even if they’re a peripheral fan of cocktails, San Antonians should want to check out what exactly makes the San Antonio Cocktail Conference so special. There’s official parties and seminars to check out (which help support children charities across the city. Past beneficiaries include ChildSafe,…
Ryland Ward, the 6-year-old who survived the mass shooting at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs in November, will be released from the hospital this week, according to the firefighter who rescued him from the scene of the tragedy. The young boy was shot fives times during the November 5, 2017 shooting and survived…
Conversations on equality and minority rights don’t happen in a vacuum. Many of this year’s DreamWeek events focus on issues pulled straight from local, state and national news headlines. Here’s a few we’ll be tuning in to. Immigrant Rights After the 85th Legislative Session and the End of DACA Immigrant rights advocates spent 2017 fighting…
Freight Gallery & Studios will host chef Michael Sohocki’s Kimura for a noodle pop-up this Saturday, January 13. Bowls of Kimura’s house favorite ramen served with a pickled egg, green onions, marinated shiitake mushrooms, fish cake and nori, will be available with your choice of miso ($6) or tonkotsu ($10) broth with optional pork belly for…
On January 4, the San Antonio Police Department received a strange package addressed to Chief William McManus: A fake bomb sent to him from a man who had applied to be an administrative assistant for SAPD. The fake bomb, created by 48-year-old Ricardo Gil, included a pair of shoes, batteries wrapped in foil, and a…
There may be hope for the Alamo City’s symphony. In an effort to jump-start donations for the San Antonio Symphony, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff announced plans to incentivize private fundraising by the organization. Quick recap: The San Antonio Symphony had donors (H-E-B, the Tobin Endowment and the Kronkosky…
In The After-Life, playwright Jesus Alonzo explores the concept of loss. Directed by Jose DeHoyos and produced by Teatro Audaz, the play comprises five short stories and comes nearly nine years after his last work, Miss America: A Mexicanito Fairy’s Tale, was presented at the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center. On Thursday, Teatro Audaz will…
Most Steven Spielberg films begin not by introducing the main characters or diving into the plot, but by instead offering a cinematic jolt. Mostly unrelated to the central story, this opening scene teases viewers into the narrative while establishing tone. Think of the unknown swimmer getting chomped to begin Jaws (and actress Susan Backlinie reprising…
Q: Someone at work — not my boss — asked me to fuck his wife. He’s a nice guy, his wife is hot, and I’m single. This is a first for me. Besides STI status, what questions should I ask? – Help Interested Straight Boy Understand Lust’s Limitations 1. “Are you a cuckold or is…
ARIES (March 21-April 19): I’m happy to inform you that life is giving you permission to be extra demanding in the coming weeks — as long as you’re not petty, brusque, or unreasonable. Here are a few examples that will pass the test: “I demand that you join me in getting drunk on the truth;”…
Every year for half a century now, San Antonians of all racial, ethnic, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds have come together, in consistently multiplying droves, to march in celebration of the legacy and hopeful vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In a city that historically compromises, heals and ameliorates conflict well, it still surprises…
