Council to pick Ramos’ replacement this week
Eight candidates have lined up hoping to fill the shoes of outgoing District 3 Councilwoman Jennifer Ramos, who’s leaving less than halfway through her second Council term to run for a spot on Bexar County Commissioners Court. While we’ll see this week who’s tapped to lead D3 over the course of the next year, we’ll…
Lamar Smith’s fight against internet freedom could lead to Google blackout
What Congressman Lamar Smith’s public relations staffer posts on his Facebook page has become pretty much irrelevant of late. Whether the topic is jobs, notice of a “tele-town hall,” or an update on a balanced budget amendment, Smith’s online “friends” appear ready to dog the man off the very edges of the innerwebs. The issue?…
Ivan Who? San Antonian Ivan Johnson dominates Twitter b-ball talk
For at least one night, 27-year-old Atlanta Hawks rookie Ivan Johnson became the most interesting man in the NBA and the most famous San Antonian in the Twitter world. While the Atlanta Hawks squandered several opportunities to dismiss the hobbled Miami Heat, ultimately losing 109-116 in triple overtime, the story remained focused on Johnson who…
‘Operation Wedding Gown’ gives military brides dress of dreams
I just learned that national charitable organization Brides Across America’s annual “Operation Wedding Gown” will be hosted by San Antonio’s newest bridal boutique, Impression Bridal, this Tuesday, January 10. To qualify for a free wedding gown, brides or their fiancés must be on active duty in the military, either currently deployed or deployed within the…
Top pick of the day: First Friday
Things to check out this First Friday: The unveiling of Phillip King’s seminal work “Genghis Khan” at Blue Star Contemporary Art Center (6-9pm at 116 Blue Star)… The opening reception for the Culture Laboratory Collective’s “Land Portrait” at UTSA Satellite Space (6-9pm at 115 Blue Star)… and live “swampadellic Cajun hick-hop” by Slim Bawb and…
Flash Fiction: ‘Tastes of San Antonio’ by Steven Steed
Ahhhh, destitution, that sharp, tangy taste. But even those in need have the hubris of place (in this case a ZIP code). What I like most about this piece is the voice. The character, nameless, toes over the abyss of insanity, pinwheels his arms and then stands up straight, if only for a moment. Perhaps…
SA Opera on hiatus; ‘Don Giovanni’ cancelled
The San Antonio Opera Board of Directors announced Wednesday that it has cancelled the February production of “Don Giovanni.” According to the press release, the opera “will use the hiatus to attempt to address the organization’s financial obligations with creditors as well as plan for the next phase in the future of the regional opera company.”…
McDonald’s greenwashing ad campaign for the new year
The start of a new year always brings with it a commitment (whether temporary or permanent) to a healthier lifestyle. As disease rates grow, so does the American consciousness about our food supply. We aren’t just interested in what the nutrition facts on the packaging says, but also where the food comes from, how processed…
Help for military veterans at United Way’s 2-1-1 call line
The United Way’s 2-1-1 call helpline assists veterans, active duty military, and their respective family members in Bexar County and 12 surrounding counties by providing information and referrals to available health and human services. Military outreach coordinators are available on the call line and for live chatting 24/7. So, a deployed military member can call…
Les Misérables in the Majestic’s audience last night
Miserable, abject, and demoralized, shaking their fists at God and at all the sundry injustices of the world: yes, these were the tardy patrons at last evening’s performance of Les Misérables at San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre. Apparently prevented—perhaps even barricaded—by ushers from sitting until after the musical’s prologue, these wretched mortals shuffled to their seats…
Tony Robbins Success Attributed to Being a “Midget Giant”
In an astonishing revelation, the key to success by self-help author and motivational speaker Tony Robbins is finally revealed by inside sources. As it turns out the author of Awaken the Giant Within – is an actual Giant. A doctor close to Robbins has released astonishing data showing that the motivational speaker isn’t human at…
Manu fractures hand. Prognosis: Spurs are doomed
On Monday afternoon the good news out of the Spurs organization was that Gary Neal would be sent on a rehab assignment to the Spurs Development League team, the Austin Toros, and would most likely return to the Spurs lineup by “week’s end.” Within hours, the mood around the Spurs dramatically shifted. Near the end…
