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Friends remember St. Mary’s Strip venue owner Blayne Tucker as a tireless live-music champion
Although he started his professional career as an attorney, it didn’t take Tucker long to accumulate music-industry bragging rights that had little to do with his background in law.
New exhibition featuring portraits by San Antonio artist Barbara Felix debuts at Sala Diaz this week
Felix’s exhibition, ‘The Glorious Way She Moves — New Works,’ will open with a public reception on Thursday, Feb. 2.
Boeing signs 7-year naming rights deal for San Antonio’s Tech Port + Arena
The aerospace company also made a $2.3 million donation to an educational nonprofit affiliated with Port San Antonio and unveiled a new exhibit there.
Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez of San Antonio files more bills to improve post-Uvalde school safety
‘I support law enforcement 100%, but under no circumstances should they have allowed what happened that day,’ Gutierrez said.
Downtown San Antonio recovering faster than most in COVID-19’s aftermath, study says
Activity in downtown San Antonio is about 68% of what is was prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to researchers at the University of California at Berkley.
As egg prices soar, they’re the latest commodity smuggled into Texas from Mexico
Those bringing the commodity into the U.S. risk fines of up to $10,000.
San Antonio’s Alamodome to offer vegan food items
SAVOR, the culinary division of the the Alamodome, struck a new partnership with plant-based food provider Wicked Kitchen.
Indie Lens Pop-Up Series to feature documentary and short film at Presa House Gallery
Love in the Time of Fentanyl and “Fonos” will be screened at the Feb. 3 event.
San Antonio Zoo ticket sales will go digital starting Wednesday, Jan. 25
The Zoo also plans to update its entrance, which is scheduled to be revealed this fall.
San Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry to appear at pre-trial hearing Tuesday
Perry could face prison time and fines if convicted of both charges.
Board of San Antonio’s CPS Energy votes to phase out coal plant, replace it with natural gas
Environmentalists blasted the plan, saying the utility should instead focus on renewables to address the climate crisis.
Ex-San Antonio Spur Dejounte Murray continues to criticize former team on social media
After voicing complaints about the team last week during a podcast appearance, the Atlanta Hawks guard continued to criticize it on Instagram over the weekend.
San Antonio Film Commission opens call for 2023 #FilmSA contest entries
This contest encourages young filmmakers to tell their stories and show what makes the Alamo City special.
Girl Scout Cookies will be available in San Antonio starting Wednesday, Jan. 25
Customers can place orders for this year’s limited edition cookie, the Raspberry Rally, in addition to buying annual favorites.
Report: Hundreds of indigenous remains housed at UTSA, Witte Museum despite federal law
UTSA official said they are trying to repatriate the remains to the rightful parties.
San Antonio has the fastest rising rents of any big city in Texas, study says
Rents in San Antonio rose 5.1% in the last 12 months, according to Redfin.
Cornel West to appear at San Antonio College in honor of National Day of Racial Healing
Although Wednesday’s event at McAllister Auditorium is at capacity, patrons can RSVP to attend virtually.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tweets insult about Dallas Cowboys kicker during Sunday’s game
Abbott, who is paralyzed from the waist down, said he can kick better than the Cowboys’ Brett Maher.
San Antonio Councilwoman Ana Sandoval endorses activist Rosie Castro as temporary successor
Castro also is the mother of State Rep. Joaquin Castro and former San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro.
In Texas’ first post-Roe legislative session, there’s a new political power dynamic on abortion
While Democrats and the far-right edge of the Republican Party remain focused on abortion, leaders in both chambers have not yet spent much time discussing the issue this session.
Conservative lawmakers push for review of school board group’s guidance on transgender students
Texas Freedom Caucus asked Attorney General Ken Paxton to weigh in on school board association’s guidance for navigating complex issues related to transgender youth.
Meet the latest wingnuts to join Texas’ State Board of Education
Seditious Texiters. Conspiracy theorists. A January 6 insurrectionist.
Bill to ban Chinese citizens and government from buying Texas land gains steam among Republicans
Sen. Lois Kolkhorst filed a bill that would ban citizens, governments and entities from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from purchasing land in the state, part of what she and other Republicans have said will help stem foreign influence in Texas.
San Antonio Spurs could be looking to trade Doug McDermott to Miami
The Miami Heat have expressed interest in the Spurs power forward, whom a study called one of the most overpaid benchwarmers in the league last season.
After 10 days, dozens of Texas prisoners remain on hunger strike protesting solitary confinement practices
Although the number of men refusing food has steadily declined, 38 are still starving themselves to protest Texas policies that often keep prisoners in isolation for years or even decades.
New San Antonio nightspot Vibras takes over former Candlelight Coffeehouse space Friday
The new spot on the St. Mary’s Strip will offer coffee by day and transform into a bar at night.
Beto O’Rourke, Viral Craigslist Ad: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Plenty of readers also keyed in on a humorous story about a Texas man willing to swap sex for cartons of eggs.
Upcoming bar Blush will serve brunch and booze in San Antonio’s Southtown neighborhood
The space was most recently home to Jokesters22, which closed in April of last year.
Moses Rose’s, Best Quality Daughter: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Most of our top food news stories this week focused on fun new tidbits for local foodies, but the most-read story wasn’t quite so lighthearted.
San Antonio-based Taco Cabana launches two new Double Crunch Pizza flavors
On Feb. 2, the company will begin serving chorizo and egg and shredded chicken versions of its double-decker snack.
San Antonio activists holding pro-choice rally Sunday to mark Roe v. Wade’s 50-year anniversary
The protest will kick off at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Federal Courthouse.
San Antonio’s Alamodome ranked among world’s ugliest buildings
Even San Antonians have criticized the building, often referring to it as a the ‘Dead Armadillo.’
Migrant shot and injured by National Guard soldier patrolling border
It’s the first-known incident where a soldier has shot a migrant since the mission began. The injury is non-life threatening.
Broadway fans can now snag tickets for Chicago’s return to San Antonio this spring
The Tony Award-winning musical is on tour for its 25th anniversary.
Ahead of San Antonio show, singer-songwriter Angel Olsen opens up about opening up
The critically acclaimed artist performs at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, Jan. 23.
Malpaso Dance Company cancels performance at the Carver Community Cultural Center
The company was slated to appear at the Carver on Saturday, Jan. 21.
At San Antonio talk, journalist Caitlin Dickerson reveals disparities in how the U.S. treats immigrants
The award-winning journalist writes about immigration for The Atlantic and has been on the ground in war-torn regions and along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Spurs CEO tries to quell relocation fears, reaffirms team’s commitment to San Antonio
‘We have been part of the San Antonio community for 50 years and expect to be celebrating another 50 years 50 years from now,’ CEO R.C Buford said.
Man who packed anti-tank rifle in suitcase at San Antonio airport won’t face charges
The weapon of war was disarmed, and the man planned to bring it to Las Vegas to be used as a prop at a trade show.
San Antonio-founded Church’s Chicken cutting oil costs, carbon emissions with all-natural product
Church’s is currently finishing up the U.S. rollout of the sustainable, plant-powered product.
Retiring owners of longtime Boerne eatery Little Gretel looking for new operator
Chef-owner Denise Mazal and her husband Jimmy are hopeful someone can make an impact with the location.
Yet another out-of-town coffee chain brewing plans for San Antonio locations
Beans & Brews Coffeehouse will open a total of 40 new stores in San Antonio and Austin.
Temporary outages hit part of San Antonio area as CPS Energy makes infrastructure improvements
The outages, which began at 9 a.m. Thursday, will mostly affect the unincorporated community of Cross Mountain.
Texas lawmakers want to end state holiday commemorating Confederate veterans
For the third straight legislative session, state Rep. Jarvis Johnson, D-Houston, has filed a bill to end Confederate Heroes Day as a state holiday.
Downtown San Antonio’s Smoke BBQ to host ‘Kegs & Eggs’ event with free tacos, live music Jan. 27
The 2023 iteration will be the venue’s third annual Cowboy Breakfast-style event.
Bexar County deputy arrested for using Taser on cadet, threatening another, sheriff says
‘My understanding is that the cadet, throughout times on his shift, felt endangered, felt threatened,’ Sheriff Javier Salazar said.
A year after FBI raids Henry Cuellar’s home, no arrests and no answers
One year later, there have been no arrests or charges filed related to the case. Cuellar maintains that he was never the target of the investigation and will ultimately be cleared of wrongdoing.
Musical tribute to Aretha Franklin R.E.S.P.E.C.T. comes to San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre
The show features a live band, a powerful vocal ensemble and a timeless tale of unyielding pursuit of passion, even in the face of terrifying uncertainty.
San Antonio Spurs reach multi-year naming rights deal with Victory Capital for training center
The deal comes as the Spurs continue to search for a new name partner for the AT&T Center.
San Antonio’s Santikos and Alamo Drafthouse movie theaters giving away free popcorn Thursday
The theater chains are offering free snacks to their guests in honor of National Popcorn Day.
Craigslist ad from Texas man offering sex services in exchange for cartons of eggs goes viral
‘I’m just a normal 32-year-old Austin guy who happens to be in between jobs and loves breakfast tacos,’ the ad reads.
Nina Simone: Four Women debuts at the Public Theater of San Antonio this week
Heart-wrenching, empowering and true-to-today, the play is a testament to the undeniable political power of artistry.
Demetri Martin to appear at San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre Friday as part of his latest stand-up tour
Martin’s known for spicing up his routines by accompanying himself on anything from the guitar to to the glockenspiel.
San Antonio drivers with broken lights will receive replacements vouchers instead of citations
San Antonio will be the first Texas city to participate in the privately funded Lights On! program.
San Antonio mobile kitchen Guerito’s Red Tacos expanding with brick-and-mortar location
The business will continue to operate its food truck after launching the restaurant.
San Antonio’s Swindles playing show to commemorate ’60s hometown psych act the Children
Lou Cabaza, who played keyboards in the Children, will sit in for the performance.
Highly contagious ‘Kraken’ variant of COVID-19 detected in San Antonio
The new XBB.1.5. Omicron subvariant accounts of 80% of new COVID-19 cases in part of the Northeastern U.S., according to the CDC.
Texas teens embark on an idealistic quest to shut down the state’s last five youth prisons
Spurred by reports of inhumane conditions at Texas Juvenile Justice Department facilities, Austin-area teenagers are lobbying the Legislature to reform the system.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Angel Olsen, Destroy Lonely and more
Real-deal country singer Roger Creager and blazing blues guitarist Johnny Fury are also performing this week.
Viral video captures San Antonio ‘street takeover,’ including gunshots, cars doing donuts
Witnesses said the group took off down the freeway at high rates of speed once police arrived.
Bandera County GOP honchos indicted, accused of locking leader out of party bank account
The pair was reportedly booked into Bandera County Jail Friday on state felony charges.
Coati rescued from San Antonio porch is healthy, adjusting to life at Hill Country wildlife refuge
Animal Care Services believe a man on San Antonio’s South Side was keeping the exotic animal as a pet.
City of San Antonio may take downtown bar Moses Rose’s from owner if he refuses to sell
The action would be the first use of eminent domain during development of the Alamo Visitor Center and Museum.
Camp Hot Wells on San Antonio’s Mission Reach teases opening in online posts
The forthcoming spot near the Hot Wells Hotel ruins will offer mineral-bath foot soaking, private bathing and cold adult beverages.
Texas Department of Public Safety opens applications for more medical cannabis dispensaries
As of last December, more than 43,000 patients were enrolled in the state’s limited medical marijuana program.
San Antonio Spurs games among the cheapest to attend in the NBA, study says
The AT&T Center has the cheapest hotdogs in the league, costing only $2.75 on average.
TSA finds anti-tank recoilless rifle in checked luggage at San Antonio airport
The TSA confiscated a record 6,301 firearms at airports across the nation last year.
San Antonio’s Clear Light Coffee Co. brewing plans for second location, this one in Castle Hills
The new shop will serve wine and small bites alongside its caffeinated offerings.
San Antonio Councilwoman Ana Sandoval stepping down to work for University Health
Sandoval — who holds graduate degrees in public health and environmental engineering — advocated for issues including public health, climate readiness and affordable housing.
Carriqui brings changes to old Liberty Bar space — and to South Texas culinary favorites
Avid food lovers may be interested in investigating the historical basis for Carriqui’s South Texas-centric menu.
The fringe ideology of “constitutional sheriffs” is attracting believers within Texas law enforcement
Some 50 Texas sheriffs and numerous elected officials have attended trainings on the unsupported notion that sheriffs can single-handedly overrule state and federal law. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement is now investigating.
San Antonio’s Clifton Bolner, the man behind grocery staple Bolner’s Fiesta Products, has died at age 94
The company, still family owned, sells more than 600 items, including spices, dried herbs and seasoning blends.
SpongeBob-themed rave frolicking into San Antonio this month
Who raves in a pineapple under the sea?
Conroe brewery receives flood of threats, harassment after canceling Kyle Rittenhouse event
The CEO of Southern Star Brewery said the cancellation was prompted primarily by concerns from local patrons rather than pressure from a ‘woke mob’ or distributors such as H-E-B.
Here’s what you need to know about COVID’s XBB.1.5 ‘Kraken’ variant
The omicron offshoot’s ability to easily infect cells may be helping it spread rapidly in places.
As lawmakers begin a new session, Texas mayors want to maintain control of local issues
Mayors from the state’s most populous cities presented their legislative wish list, including economic development and workforce programs, broadband infrastructure and violence prevention.
More than 70 Texas prisoners are 3 days into a hunger strike protesting harsh solitary confinement practices
Prisoners have refused food to protest practices that have kept more than 500 people in isolation for more than a decade.
Bowling and entertainment center Pinstack to open second San Antonio location near the Rim
The new location will open in February 2024, making San Antonio the first Texas city to have two Pinstacks.
Shades Of Grey male revue will strut and flex its way into San Antonio next month
The Magic Mike-inspired revue will perform Feb. 12 at Studio 210 Nightclub and Bar on the city’s North Side.
San Antonio-based Stout House plans two new locations on the city’s far West Side
Both are situated just south of Government Canyon State Park and will open this spring.
Dry January, Go Fish Market: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
DIY queen Martha Stewart and Texas-based Tito’s Vodka top this week’s most-read Current food news.
Children of Horror Celebration brings horror icons to San Antonio’s Wonderland of the Americas
The event’s celebrity lineup includes a Children of the Corn reunion.
Spurs at the Dome, Blayne Tucker: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Plenty of people also read up on USAA Federal Savings Bank’s continued issues with federal regulators.
High-profile Texas Democrat O’Rourke entering academia after three failed political campaigns
He’ll teach a class at the University of Chicago on the present state and future of U.S. democracy.
San Antonio’s Best Quality Daughter extends happy hour, adds Sunday dinner service
The nationally renowned eatery also is no longer taking a break between lunch and dinner service.
Texas Zoo closed after leopard escapes from enclosure
Dallas Police Department is assisting in the search for the big cat, which authorities believe is hiding somewhere within the park.
No, 64,000 Spurs fans aren’t going to the Alamodome to watch Steph Curry play
Spurs fan were quick to ridicule a tone-deaf tweet by an NBA blogger claiming the Golden State player was the reason for the record-setting attendance.
Longtime San Antonio Italian eatery Piatti reopening after renovation with new retail addition
The new Piatti Provisions shop will sell specialty pasta, gourmet meal kits and Italian wines and spirits.
Texas House speaker addresses prospects of anti-LGBTQ bills, gun legislation and casinos
At the start of his second term leading the lower chamber, Dade Phelan talked to reporters about several legislative issues that will be decided this year.
Animal Instincts: San Antonio artist Hilary Rochow draws for a more compassionate world
Rochow’s work will be featured in the forthcoming exhiibition ‘Common Ground’ at Mercury Project.
Stunt actor and San Antonio native Chris Silcox was part of Babylon’s much-talked-about party scene
Producers brought in about a dozen stunt performers to join the approximately 20 professional dancers and 100 or so extras to create the crazy celebration.
Tickets to sixth annual Texas Whiskey Festival now on sale
The event includes a VIP dinner with special tastings plus a daylong festival, and tickets are available separately for each.
San Antonio’s Artpace debuts two new solo exhibitions this week
Rudy Herrera’s ‘The boy’ and Lordy Rodriguez’s ‘Since We Last Met’ will be on view from Jan. 12 through Apr. 30.
Texas residents voice concerns on social media about Universal Studios’ new Frisco theme park
One social media user tweeted that Dallas-Fort Worth is ‘turning into the new California.’
San Antonio small businesses say city grants to cover construction losses don’t go far enough
Owners say the city payout is paltry and comes too late to undo the months of damage they have suffered.
Little Bites: Ambler Texas Kitchen, Via 313, Taco Cabana making San Antonio food news this week
Expansions of local brands Second Pitch Beer Co. and Earth Burger are also making waves.
San Antonio’s Curry Boys BBQ to be featured on episode of Steven Raichlen’s Planet BBQ
The St. Mary’s Strip walk-up restaurant is also planning to move to larger digs across the street.
San Antonio Spurs set to break NBA attendance record after selling 64,387 tickets
A fan fiesta is scheduled for 4 p.m., and a fireworks display will follow the game.
San Antonio Spurs’ Alamodome game against Golden State could be chance to land a high-profile win
For the rematch, the Spurs return to the Alamodome, the arena they called home for nine seasons, including their first championship campaign.
Regulators give San Antonio’s USAA Bank another poor review, citing problems with auto loans
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency found evidence that the financial institution had 6,477 violations of the Federal Trade Commission Act.
High and Dry: Sober spirits are winning a permanent place on San Antonio bar menus
‘As people reevaluate their relationship with alcohol, more and more people are choosing to abstain or moderate their alcohol consumption,’ said Rogelio Sanchez, co-founder of HASH Vegan Eats.
Yuengling debuts Texan AF limited-edition can to raise money for nonprofit Keep Texas Beautiful
The collaboration will provide up to $50,000 for the nonprofit’s goal of keeping the state litter-free.
San Antonio approves grants for businesses along St. Mary’s Strip, other construction zones
Small businesses in 15 construction zones would be eligible of grants for up to $35,000, but some worry that’s not enough.
Embattled San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry says he’ll return on Thursday
Mayor Ron Nirenberg said he stands by an earlier statement that Perry should resign if the charges against him are true.
Disgraced San Antonio lawyer Chris Pettit’s auction includes Titanic and Star Wars memorabilia
Pettit is accused of misappropriating upwards of $260 million of client funds to finance his extravagant lifestyle.
Carbon monoxide leak at San Antonio’s high-end Hotel Emma sends 15 to hospital
The leak is isolated to two floors of the luxury hotel, a local TV station reports.
Nat Geo Live speaker series at San Antonio’s Tobin Center to feature wildlife filmmaker Filipe DeAndrade
DeAndrade has channeled his passion for animals into careers in both wildlife photography and filmmaking.
San Antonio’s Martin Luther King Jr. March and Celebration makes its return on Monday, Jan. 16
The march will be held in-person for the first time since the onset of the pandemic.
San Antonio’s DreamWeek returns with variety of events honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
This year’s DreamWeek festivities will take place across the city from Jan. 13-29.
T.J. Miller, Louis C.K. and Chris D’Elia all to perform in San Antonio despite sexual misconduct claims
Their separate appearances mere days from each other have raised eyebrows in San Antonio.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Fantasia, Demitasse, Defeated Sanity and more
Celebrated roots performers Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore also are coming to Sam’s Burger Joint.
San Antonio airport officials warn that FAA computer outage likely to cause delays
‘Please be patient, continue to check the status of your flight before you head to the airport and remain in contact with your airline,’ airport officials said.
Bad Takes: Texas prisons’ book bans serve no one, including the society into which inmates return
More than 9,000 titles, ranging from computer programming instruction to rock biographies, are banned in Texas prisons.
