It’s not just you — it’s hard to keep up with the constant barrage of news right now, especially when Texas leaders like Ted Cruz and Dan Patrick just can’t stop doing ridiculous shit. To give our readers a leg up, we launched a weekly roundup of San Antonio’s top stories. Without further ado, are the…
San Antonio arts nonprofit Luminaria has been named one of the recipients of the National Endowment of the Arts’ Grants for Arts Projects. The organization has been granted $35,000 to support its annual Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival. It is one of 1,073 organizations selected nationwide under the Grants for Arts Projects funding category for the…
New food truck Aroy Ver is serving up quick, savory Thai street food as vibrant as its colorful paint job. Pear Chaisittisinsuk, the mobile kitchen’s owner, worked at local restaurant Thai Taste for four years before opening up her own concept, MySA.com reports. The trailer, situated at the Shell parking lot at 6576 Babcock Road…
As if we needed a reason to scarf down dozens of inventive specialty burgers. The third annual San Antonio Burger Week will kick off Friday, February 26 — all in the name of feeding hungry folks in and around the Alamo City. The event invites area eateries to create $5 and $8 specialty burgers, donating…
Touring Broadway productions must be placing a lot of faith in predictions the U.S. could achieve herd immunity this year. The Majestic Theatre announced Tuesday that its Broadway in San Antonio series will return in late September, bringing 10 touring shows including a two-week run of Hamilton back to its stage. The COVID-19 pandemic forced…
San Antonio cinephiles can breathe a sigh of relief. Alamo Drafthouse has smoothed over a pandemic-inspired rent dispute with its landlord at Park North Shopping Center, meaning the Austin-based theater chain will remain a tenant, the Express-News reports. “We’re staying. We’re certainly not going anywhere,” David Marmins, a lawyer for Alamo Drafthouse, told the daily. “I can’t…
Guess we’ll be watching the show this year. “Reality”-peddling network Bravo TV has released the first trailer of this year’s Top Chef season, and Texas has an impressive presence. Of the 15 competing chefs, three hail from the Lone Star State, including one from the little hipster paradise just up Interstate 35. Austin-area chef Gabe…
San Antonians will soon have good reason to do the truffle shuffle. Truffles are one of the world’s oldest and most precious delicacies, and this year, the seventh annual Truffle Masters competition will give three Alamo City eateries a chance to vie for the coveted statewide title. So far, the local contenders are Alamo Heights’…
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Austin, who’s frequently downplayed the seriousness of the pandemic, issued a statement in response to the death of Rep. Ron White in which he said someone in his household tested positive for the coronavirus. White, a fellow Texas Republican who’d undergone lengthy cancer treatments, died Sunday after being hospitalized with COVID-19.…
A new report adds to the growing evidence that the pandemic is heightening disparities in the United States. Nearly 90% of Black restaurant employees report that their tips declined by half or more since the health crisis began, according to a new study by labor advocacy group One Fair Wage. By comparison, only 78% of restaurant employees…
High-profile attorney Martin Phipps, who was arrested Monday, is accused of harassing his then-wife to the point that she fled the country in fear for her life, KSAT reports, citing police documents. Phipps, 51, whose firm represents Bexar County in its billion-dollar opioid suit, faces misdemeanor charges for telephone harassment of a woman to whom…
After a late-January postponement, Artpace has rescheduled its online screening of Amber Bemak’s and Nadia Granados’ performance trilogy Tell Me When You Die for for Thursday, February 11. The screening ties in with Artpace’s exhibition “After Carolee: Tender and Fierce,” which pays tribute to late artist Carolee Schneeman. While in-person visitation is on hold, the show…
San Antonio police have arrested Martin Phipps, name partner in a law firm representing Bexar County in its billion-dollar opioid lawsuit, the Express-News reports, citing three sources familiar with the matter. A San Antonio Police Department spokeswoman confirmed the arrest to the Current but had no other details to provide at press time. Phipps, 51, who…
The Tobin Center for Performing Arts is searching for San Antonio residents interested in joining its new Teaching Artist Training Program. A teaching artist is a practicing professional creative who also has the skills to be an educator and can engage a wide range of people. The Tobin will train participants in the Kennedy Center…
After nearly five years of dishing up creative culinary offerings in Northwest San Antonio, Hop & Vine gastropub this week will permanently close. The Alamo Ranch eatery shared a social media post over the weekend thanking patrons and staff for their support and encouragement. The small restaurant earned a local rep serving inventive dishes with…
Get ready for meat sweats, SA. Houston-based Pinkerton’s Barbecue is finally ready to open its doors to the Alamo City, the San Antonio Heron reports. While the craft-style barbecue eatery originally planned for a late-spring 2020 opening, the pandemic pushed back those plans considerably. The new space features indoor and outdoor dining areas, an impressive…
Good news for anyone that missed out on the Public Theater’s most recent production: Thurgood, the one-man show about civil rights leader and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, is back for a series of encore shows. In honor of Black History Month, Marc Pouhé will return in the titular role for four streaming performances starting…
On Friday, the San Antonio Museum of art will debut the exhibition “No Ocean Between Us: Art of Asian Diasporas in Latin America & the Caribbean,” which combines cross-cultural influences in media ranging from paintings to video installations. “No Ocean Between Us” will feature 65 works of modern and contemporary art by Latin American and Caribbean…
COVID-19 has claimed life of the owner of popular Puerto Rican eatery La Marginal, and his family is now asking for the community to help cover the funeral and hospital costs. Leonel Alvarez died February 2, leaving behind four children and a large following of San Antonians who’d come to love his restaurant’s Puerto Rican fare. He…
San Antonio Housing Authority has broken ground on a new residential complex intended to expand affordable housing near downtown San Antonio. SAHA conducted a virtual groundbreaking Thursday for the new 100 Labor complex in partnership with Franklin Development. The new development — in the works for two decades — will create a master-planned community called Victoria Commons…
We understand that in the current political environment it can be really tough to tell the difference between real news stories and satire, which is precisely why we’re letting you know that the Mendoza Line is a weekly work of satire. The Department of State Health Services threatened to replace Dallas County’s allotment of COVID-19 vaccine…
We don’t typically make a big deal out of silly national food holidays, but National Pizza Day, which occurs this Tuesday, just hits different. Who doesn’t like pizza? Homemade dough, savory sauces and fresh, quality toppings are cornerstones of a good pie, and we rounded up three locally owned joints that will be slingin’ sauce…
Signs pointed to May’s mayoral election being a rematch. Now, that’s all but sure to be the case. Former District 6 councilman Greg Brockhouse, who went into a narrow 2019 runoff against Mayor Ron Nirenberg, formally launched his new mayoral campaign over the weekend. During a live-streamed event, Brockhouse hit on familiar themes: his support…
A San Antonio native active in Republican politics was taken into custody by Washington D.C. police on child pornography charges, according to an online arrest record. A criminal complaint against Ruben Verastigui, 27, accuses him of distributing, receiving and possessing images of child pornography. News site Law & Crime identified him as a one-time aide to…
In the middle of a recent shift at Kroger in Cedar Hill, Jackie Ryan was assisting customers with self-checkout when an elderly woman asked for help finding canned pumpkin. While Ryan pointed her in the right direction, the woman mentioned that she had been feeling sick. After Ryan helped her and her son pay for…
Vaccine rollout in the United States has been undeniably slow. And while we wait, worrisome new coronavirus variants are emerging, heightening the urgency to control the pandemic. Some variants, including ones first identified in Brazil, South Africa and the United Kingdom, have mutations that help the coronavirus evade parts of the immune system, raising the…
Last spring, Federal Cash Advance of Oklahoma, LLC raked in nearly $1 million in a single transaction. That money came from the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which grants forgivable loans to small businesses to alleviate the financial turmoil wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic. The company, which does business as CashMax, runs dozens of green…
Thin Mint Cookies and ice cream? Sign us up. San Antonio drive-thru staple Burger Boy has combined the two treats to create a limited-edition shake packing the best-selling Girl Scout cookie flavor. The concoction features Girl Scout Thin Mints mixed into Burger Boy’s specialty shake blend, topped with more cookie bits and whipped cream. The…
All 13 Democrats who represent Texas in Congress are calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to reverse a years-long effort to boot Planned Parenthood from the state’s Medicaid program, saying it jeopardizes thousands of low-income Texans’ ability to access non-abortion health services. Their plea comes just days after a state district judge temporarily stopped the state from…
San Antonio ladies are no strangers to Charles Barkley’s years-long verbal crusade to attempt to make us feel bad about ourselves. The latest incident borders on impressive, however, as the sports commentator found time to denigrate local women when the San Antonio Spurs hadn’t even played on the night of the broadcast. According to MySA,…
In East Austin, one plot of land near a decommissioned natural gas and oil-fired power plant now produces fruits and vegetables in a community garden. In South Houston, land that was contaminated by an old landfill will soon be occupied by a commercial solar farm. Based on his recent executive order on climate, President Joe…
The Social Spot must really trust the grilling acumen of its patrons. The downtown-area drinkery is inviting grill-savvy San Antonians to furnish their own BBQ pits for an outdoor Super Bowl LV watch party at the venue Sunday. “Bring Your Own BBQ Pit this Super Bowl Sunday,” a Thursday Instagram post read. “We will have…
Fans of cafeteria-style eatery Luby’s better get their fill of square fish sooner rather than later. Governmental filings discovered by Austin news station Fox 7 show that the beloved restaurant chain posted a $3 million loss in its first fiscal quarter, and that liquidation of the company is “imminent.” “The likelihood is remote that we…
This is news to raise a stein to. Folks will soon be able to enjoy Bavarian fare on the city’s storied Paseo del Rio, as longtime fine dining spot Little Rhein Steak House has undergone a reinvention of übergröße proportions. The steak house, which boasted a large, romantic patio overlooking the Arneson River Theatre stretch…
Well, that pretty much went as expected. San Antonio’s congressional delegation split along party lines in the vote whether to strip U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Georgia, of her committee positions for advocating the executions of Democratic lawmakers and spreading racist and anti-Semitic conspiracy theories. Democratic congressmen Joaquin Castro, Henry Cuellar and Lloyd Doggett voted…
Local icon Polly Lou Livingston, who rose to global fame for voicing the character Tree Trunks on the long-running animated series Adventure Time, has died. According to her obituary, she passed away at home on January 24. Long before she made her mark as Tree Trunks, a yellow-green pygmy elephant who sometimes accompanied Adventure Time’s…
If ever there was a perfect merger between pop culture and puro culture, this is it. San Antonio-based Merit Coffee this week unveiled the design for its 2021 Fiesta medal, which features the likeness of Bernie Sanders in his now-iconic inauguration garb. However, there’s a San Anto twist. “Me hearing @fiestasa has been postponed to…
The next time you slurp a noodle, pause to ponder this: its history stretches back at least 4,000 years — which makes the association of noodles with long life in the celebration of Chinese New Year doubly meaningful. According to archaeologists who uncovered evidence of prehistoric pasta at a site in northwest China, noodles made of…
San Antonio’s city clerk has validated a petition filed by the organization Fix SAPD to let local voters decide whether to repeal the collective bargaining ability of San Antonio’s powerful police union. In a release issued Thursday afternoon, City Clerk Tina Flores confirmed that petitions submitted by Fix SAPD on January 8 have enough valid…
State officials plan to roll out a $1.3 billion rental assistance program for Texans struggling to keep up with housing payments during a shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. The new program comes after a separate state initiative was criticized for its limited scope and because many landlords declined to participate. More than 1.6…
Wilted flowers and bland, heart-shaped chocolates are so 2020. If your significant other has a thing for food, plenty of homegrown businesses can offer a thoughtful alternative to the played out Valentine’s Day gifts of years past. So, put down the teddy bear and pick up some ideas from these spots that can help up…
Think of them as corruption keepsakes. A San Antonio auction house is selling off a collection of items seized by court order from convicted felon Brian Alfaro and his wife Kristi. In November, a federal judge sentenced Alfaro, the owner of Alamo City-based Primera Energy LLC, to ten years in the pen for scheming to defraud…
Well, it’s about time. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi this week filed a joint budget resolution that includes “urgently needed” funding for COVID-19 relief for restaurants, Nation’s Restaurant News reports. “The announcement from Majority Leader Schumer and Speaker Pelosi of a $25 billion restaurant recovery fund has the potential to…
In his first weeks in office, President Joe Biden has made his administration’s approach on immigration policy clear: reviewing or replacing four years of his predecessor’s hardline approaches. In less than three weeks in office, Biden has sent to Congress a massive immigration reform bill that would provide a path to citizenship for millions of…
Add an investigation by a federal watchdog to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s growing list of troubles. Brian D. Miller, the special inspector general for pandemic recovery, is asking the Treasury Department for communications from Cruz’s office requesting changes to a loan program that was ultimately altered to the benefit of big donors to the Texas Republican.…
California-based LiveWire Drinks this week launched its inaugural high-octane canned cocktail in major Texas cities, including San Antonio. The new Honeydew Collins, created by famed LA bartender Joey Bernardo, mixes gin, honeydew, lime leaf, coconut and elderflower. Bernardo, who helms award-winning cocktail bar Harvard and Stone, is the LiveWire’s first collaborator. The Honeydew Collins, which clocks in…
A recent Amber Alert fired off by the Texas Department of Public Safety warned that a child had been abducted by a 28-year-old male named Chucky with red or auburn hair and blue denim overalls. The perp, it added, stands a mere 3 feet, 1 inch tall. The Friday email alert also gave the subject’s…
Planned Parenthood on Wednesday said it filed an emergency lawsuit to stop Texas from kicking it out of Medicaid, in a last ditch effort to keep providing non-abortion services to thousands of low-income patients. The state gave those patients until February 3 to find new doctors after the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with…
Lee’s El Taco Garage, known for its potent margarita flights and sprawling patio, permanently shut its doors Sunday, MySA reports. The Tex-Mex staple didn’t provide a reason for its closure, simply announcing the departure through a sign posted at the restaurant and a now-deleted social media post. The Broadway establishment was named after its former…
Local husband-and-wife team Pieter and Susan Sypesteyn are set to shake things up in SA’s food scene, announcing opening dates for two concepts via social media. NOLA Brunch and Beignets will reopen Thursday in the space that formerly housed Pieter Sypesteyn’s flagship eatery The Cookhouse at 720 E. Mistletoe Ave. NOLA serves — you guessed it —…
Getting booze delivered to your doorstep is about to get easier, San Antonio. Food delivery conglomerate Uber agreed Tuesday to purchase alcohol delivery platform Drizly in a $1.1 billion deal. The resulting arrangement will include the integration of Drizly’s marketplace with the Uber Eats app, as well as maintaining a separate Drizly app. Drizly is…
Buckle up for what may the highest-profile San Antonio divorce case in recent memory. Wealthy downtown developer and Rackspace Technology Inc. co-founder Graham Weston and his wife Elizabeth have filed separate divorce papers, the Express-News reports. They’re also making serious allegations about each other as they look to end their 26-year marriage. Elizabeth Weston accuses her…
Folks in Northeast San Antonio now have one more reason to dust off their chopsticks. Dominion-area eatery Kin Thai and Sushi has opened a second location, this one at Bulverde Road and Loop 1604, the San Antonio Express-News reports. Co-owners Alan Shaw and Kawee Rattanasamai quietly opened the spot January 15, offering the same traditional…
Look, we know it isn’t exactly pressing news, but it’s funny. And it involves U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, whose name alone tends to ratchet up the absurdity of any story. Amid calls for his resignation over fanning the flames of the January 6 Capitol insurrection, the Texas Republican is now getting skewered for something new:…
The dark comedy The Touch of the Master’s Hand won the Short Film Jury Award for U.S. Fiction at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. The announcement was made Tuesday evening (February 2) during the Sundance virtual awards ceremony. The short follows a young Mormon missionary who must confess to church leaders that he has a…
Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff has asked the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo’s board chair to delay the event until local COVID-19 case numbers decline further. In a letter sent Monday to Rodeo Chairwoman Nancy Loeffler, Wolff asked that she consider pushing back the start date from February 11. While local coronavirus hospitalizations are declining,…
There’s no reason to skimp on quality snacks just because your 2021 Super Bowl celebration will be super small. Plenty of San Antonio restaurants are embracing the idea of “home gating,” a trend born from the COVID-19 pandemic that has sports fans holding smaller, socially distanced soirees at home. For this weekend’s big game, consider…
We understand that in the current political environment it can be really tough to tell the difference between real news stories and satire, which is precisely why we’re letting you know that the Mendoza Line is a weekly work of satire. The Fiesta Commission has hired curanderos, or traditional shamanic healers, from across the state to…
Stone Oak residents with an appreciation for Filipino fare now have a new market to explore. The owners of popular Northwest San Antonio spot Sari-Sari Filipino Restaurant, Market and Bakery have opened a 1,700-square-foot space packed with housewares, decor and Filipino pantry staples as well as made-to-order halo-halo shaved ice and steamed buns, MySA reports.…
The Republican Party of Texas has fired a staffer after learning about a series of social media posts he made, including one that places him in a crowd of people steps outside the U.S. Capitol last month on the same day that a mob of former President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the building. The staffer,…
The Classic Parisian brasserie, at least in my recollection, is a bustling, brassy kind of place. It’s full of brusque and busy black-jacketed waiters, alive with the clank of dishware on marble-topped tables, possessed of menus touting modestly priced specialties such as choucroute garni or gigot d’agneau with haricots blancs. Mirrors abound, often reflecting the…
We’ll drink to this. State Rep. Richard Raymond, D-Laredo, last month introduced a bill striking down Texas’ existing prohibition-era ban on the sales of distilled spirits on Sundays. The barring of booze sales is one of the last, desperate remnants of so-called “blue laws” put into place to prohibit the sale of certain goods on…
If you’re like most Texans, you ate dinner instead of watching Gov. Greg Abbott’s State of the State address. If you’re worried that you missed important new details about the acceleration of vaccine rollouts, don’t fret. As expected, the Republican governor promised the inoculations would be more plentiful and that the state’s economic recovery from…
There’s an unfortunate post-Pitchfork tendency for the indie music press to reserve all its ink for bands that are generating buzz, seizing hype and poised to become the next big thing. That’s unfortunate, because it means that a lot of homespun bands making great music but with less grandiose ambitions go overlooked. You know, groups…
The newly announced participants in San Antonio’s third annual Black Restaurant Week reflect the deep roots of our city’s Black culture, showcasing cuisine spanning from Jamaica and the Caribbean to Philly and Louisiana. This year, more than 30 participants unveiled Monday include Ray Harmon’s Barbecue, Mi Roti, Wayne’s Wings, Binge Kitchen and more. The full roster…
A San Antonio doctor helping give COVID-19 vaccinations at the Alamodome noticed another unfilled need and has now taken matters into his own hands. As he assisted at the mass vaccination site, Dr. Francisco Arredondo saw the nearly 150 volunteers working around the clock and wanted to make sure every one of them is fed.…
According to the Southern Poverty Law Center’s annual “Year in Hate and Extremism” report, released Monday, the number of active hate groups in the United States declined for a second year. In the study, the SPLC identified 838 active hate groups operating across the country in 2020 — a decrease from the 940 documented in 2019…
After a polarizing presidential election characterized by false claims of voter fraud, Texas is among the states leading the nation in proposed legislation aiming to restrict poll access, a new study found. With eight bills filed this legislative session to limit poll access, Texas is tied with Mississippi and New Jersey as the state with…
After successfully laying roots near downtown San Antonio, Lick Honest Ice Creams is now venturing to the city’s North Side. The Austin-based company confirmed Friday that its third Alamo City location will be at 17635 La Cantera Parkway, MySA reports. It’s slated to open in May. Lick will be the first Texas-originated ice cream option…
All-you-can-eat sushi is having a moment in Northeast San Antonio thanks to the amount of online chatter about newly opened Izumi Sushi & Hibachi. The sushi spot — which also features hibachi, tempura and teriyaki dishes on its extensive menu — opened quietly late last week, and is already generating fanfare in food-focused social media groups…
A new COVID-safe family experience has come roaring into the Six Flags Fiesta Texas parking lot. Dinosaur Drive-Thru, which opened last weekend, showcases 60 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs in a 45-minute audio tour that includes a trivia game. From the safety of their vehicles, visitors can feel the vibrations from the roar of a 40-foot-long T-Rex.…
It’s déjà vu all over again. After 2020’s Fiesta celebrations were postponed to the fall — then cancelled — due to the coronavirus pandemic, San Antonians had high hopes pinned on a return to form in April of 2021. Now, with cases still soaring in San Antonio, and Texas’ vaccine rollout moving at a less-than-optimal…
Sure, starting the work week is a drag, but national donut peddler Dunkin’ has launched a month-long promotion that aims to soothe even the worst case of Mondays. Starting today, members of Dunkin’s rewards program are eligible to receive a free medium hot coffee with any purchase on Monday’s in February. Non-dairy alternatives, flavors and…
Republican lawmakers, buoyed by a conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court and the trouncing of state-level Democrats in the November election, are pushing to reclaim Texas’ role as the vanguard among states restricting access to abortion this legislative session. Legislators have promised to back a so-called “heartbeat bill” that would bar abortions before many…
A little lesson in financial literacy has put a San Antonio fifth grader in the national spotlight. After racking up a 5,000% return on a few shares of GameStop his mother bought for him in 2019 as a lesson in investing, 10-year-old Jaydyn Carr has been featured in the New York Times and the Washington…
Texas Republicans are again trying to limit the ways transgender youth can participate in athletics. Lawmakers have filed legislation that would ban transgender girls and women who attend public K-12 schools, colleges and universities from playing on single-sex sports teams designated for girls and women. One bill filed by Rep. Valoree Swanson, R-Spring, is similar to…
HOUSTON — In the basement of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, baggage handler Monique Warren works in a small room where she ensures luggage federal agents have cleared for travel makes it on to departing planes. Hired at $9 an hour in 2018, Warren often works long hours. She’d hoped for a raise last year. Instead,…
San Antonio’s Musical Bridges around the World has won a $200,000 grant from the Ford Foundation. The money will support the organization’s music programs, which benefit all age groups. MBAW is a nonprofit that presents multicultural performances as well as visual art to shatter barriers and inspire hope in those without ready access to arts programming. The organization’s…
Sit. Stay. Eat. Drink. Dog Haus, an award-winning West Coast chain known for its gourmet hot dogs and handcrafted sausages, has quietly opened a sprawling biergarten concept at 20907 Stone Oak Pkwy, CultureMap reports. The Pasadena, California-based company began franchising in 2013, and now boasts 35 locations across the country and 14 more set to…
It’s been less than a month since health officials reported the first known case of a new and more contagious coronavirus variant in Texas. The man, a Harris County resident, had no travel history. That likely means the variant had already circulated the county or Texas, health experts said. As of Jan. 25, Texas had seven…
Plant-based restaurant Pharm Table is taking advantage of the recent spate of gorgeous afternoons by launching a vibrant weekend brunch menu at its new location in Southtown. New menu items include a sweet potato waffle with pear-raisin chutney and beet chia mash, house-made granola and farm egg frittatas. Cold beverages, hot teas and chef Elizabeth…
Cherrity Bar will host a pop-up market Saturday afternoon with artisan vendors, live music and, of course, food and drink. The vendors scheduled for the East Side spot’s market offer handmade items such as jewelry, candles, home decor and succulents in hand painted pots. Malas & Mantras 108, Macetitas by Gigi, El Puno y La…
When there’s political fire, trust newly reelected U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, to douse it with gasoline. Roy, whose district includes San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country, on Thursday sent a letter demanding that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, apologize for a Twitter tongue-lashing she gave to Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas. In the letter…
That’s it. People have been cooped up for too long. Specifically, the Kraft Mac & Cheese marketing team, if one is to take their latest creation as proof: bright pink, candy-flavored Kraft Mac & Cheese. This limited-edition reimagining of the Middle American pantry staple features the brand’s signature cheesy flavor, but also includes a candy…
After years of suffering debilitating migraines, San Antonio bartender Karen Tartt decided she’d had enough. Dizziness, nausea, motion- and color-sensitivity — among other symptoms — plagued her daily work as a craft cocktail bartender and Texas whiskey brand representative. Finally, she found a professional who offered a diagnosis. Tartt learned that she suffered from vestibular migraine, a…
Two-time Best of SA winner Nama Ramen is finally ready to welcome back diners. The ramen shop, also known for its inventive sushi rolls, will reopen in coming weeks at a bigger space just across the street from its original spot. Currently, owner Kevin Chu is hosting friends and family at the new, 6,500-square-foot restaurant at 6526 Babcock…
Gov. Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke butted heads Thursday after the Democratic former El Paso congressman said he would consider challenging the Republican incumbent for Texas’ top elected post in 2022. O’Rourke said during an El Paso radio interview earlier this week that a gubernatorial bid is “something I’m going to think about.” The comment began receiving…
The San Antonio-based Mexican American Civil Rights Institute has received a cash injection from banker Wells Fargo to expand its digital programming. The new $20,000 grant will help MACRI expand access to its online resources for teachers and stage its first digital exhibition. The organization is an independent nonprofit dedicated to chronicling and disseminating Mexican American civil…
From voting access to police use of force, Texans aren’t exactly on board with a variety of the state Republican Party’s public policy positions, a new University of Houston poll shows. Even though the November election brought few state wins for Democrats, the school’s poll of 1,329 Texans show that they break with the state’s dominant…
Times are hard for businesses big and small, and many are looking for creative and innovative ways to get customers in the door and hands on their product — or in the case of Panera Bread’s latest “what are we even doing?” nightmare, in their product. No, it’s not a business ploy cooked-up by YouTube…
The number of San Antonians in the hospital to treat COVID-19 has dropped by 244 since the city tallied a record high 10 days ago. As of Thursday, 1,276 people were in Bexar County hospitals to treat COVID-19 infections, 387 of those in intensive care and 249 on ventilators. That’s down from the January 18…
Protesting “the toxicity of machismo” has become a common thread in the work of José Villalobos, an El Paso native who draws creative inspiration from his experiences as a gay man who grew up in an evangelical Christian family embedded in the norteño culture that pervades the U.S.-Mexico border. After relocating to San Antonio, Villalobos…
Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich has had plenty to say about the pandemic and how certain elected officials have made a mess of the response. Now, he’s got something to say about getting vaccinated. Pop is featured in a new NBA public service video encouraging people to get inoculated once they’re able to. Footage shows the…
It’s going to take a lot more than a pesky pandemic to stop the Girl Scouts of America from selling their sweet treats. The organization has partnered with food delivery platform Grubhub to facilitate a contact-free way for cookie fanatics to get their fix. Select Texas markets — sorry, but SA isn’t on the current…
After he helped spread the false election-fraud claims that fanned the January 6 Capitol insurrection, it’s understandable that some of Sen. Ted Cruz’s coworkers would harbor hard feelings. Case in point: a Twitter exchange Thursday between Cruz and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., that started with the Texas Republican agreeing with her. Ocasio-Cortez, a member…
Texas will soon begin a program to test drinking water in thousands of elementary schools and child care facilities across the state following an update to federal standards on lead and copper exposure. The change comes in the aftermath of the Flint, Michigan, water crisis that began in 2014. Michigan had switched the community’s water…
COVID-19 has claimed another puro San Antonio gathering. Organizers of the annual Barbacoa & Big Red Festival announced via social media Wednesday that its 2021 festivities have been cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic. “We have consulted our team of experts in health and wellness as well as our community leaders to play it safe…
Fans of Spurs’ throwback Fiesta merch are about to get another puro injection. San Antonio-based Silver Eagle Beverages — one of the largest wholesalers of Anheuser-Busch products — tweeted an image Wednesday of a new collaboration between SA’s beloved NBA team and Budweiser lager. @spurs family, are you ready? #ComingSoon #GoSpursGo #Budweiser @budweiserusa pic.twitter.com/ALUgVXL8cz —…
San Antonio police reform activists say they’re skeptical that the city will be aggressive enough to win systemic change in its upcoming collective bargaining negotiation with the San Antonio Police Officers Association (SAPOA). “The city is trying to tackle some things,” said Mario Salas, a longtime civil rights leader who served on city council during…
Writer and director Gregory Barnes, a former member of the Mormon Church, received permission from church leaders for him and his crew to shoot a short film inside an 85-year-old temple in Los Angeles. There was one problem, though. The crew didn’t get cleared to actually step into the baptismal pool. So, the members had…
