Broadway musicals Chicago and R.E.S.P.E.C.T to take the stage at San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre
The two musicals have been added to Broadway in San Antonio’s 2022-2023 lineup as season options.
Bonham Exchange’s Pride Weekend Tea Dance pays homage to lesser-known LGBTQ+ history
The event on Sunday, June 26 is a modern revival of a 1950s queer tradition.
Boerne authorities won’t say why they didn’t file DWI against woman later involved in head-on crash
Initially, Boerne police recommended a DWI charge against Kendall Lauren Batchelor for the 2021 incident, but she was only arraigned on a lesser offense.
These San Antonio restaurants and bars are offering deals for Dad this Father’s Day
Their meals, packages and special events are designed to please Papa on his big day.
San Antonio Mexican restaurant Rosario’s eyes August opening for new Southtown location
In the meantime, the business said, its flagship location at 910 S. Alamo St. is still open for business.
Family will seek murder charge against San Antonio cop who shot 13-year-old boy, attorney says
High-profile attorney Lee Merritt also said body-cam footage contradicts the police account of the incident.
San Antonio Starbucks becomes first in city, third in Texas to join union
In February, the store became the first in Texas to seek labor representation.
Rumors and speculation circle around San Antonio Spurs’ NBA draft picks
With three first-round picks in the upcoming draft, the Spurs have options as they shoot for their next young star
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Nothing More, Destroy Boys, Mothership and more
A rock-heavy week awaits local music fans — with options in a variety of subgenres.
Comedian and SNL alum John Mulaney to perform at San Antonio’s AT&T Center this fall
The local stop is part of the comedian’s From Scratch tour, his first since exiting rehab.
Catering outfit 375° Social Kitchen opening brick-and-mortar location in Northeast San Antonio
The new spot, which offers globally inspired bites, is taking over the space that housed The South Chicken and Waffles.
San Antonio’s Thirsty Horse Saloon unveils massive back patio, music stage
The venue’s Back Porch offers a raised music stage, an outdoor bar and plenty of space for boot-scootin’.
San Antonio’s Cherrity Bar temporarily closed after small kitchen fire
The bar’s on-site ramen shop, Kuriya, continued to sling Japanese eats through the weekend with the help of a mobile kitchen.
13 Texas state troopers among the police who waited in hallway before confronting Uvalde shooter
Until now, DPS officials haven’t publicly stated the extent of troopers’ involvement in entering the school.
Report: 27 Republican primary winners in Texas continue spout Trump’s lies about a stolen election
The analysis cautions that many of the GOP election deniers now running for office are “overt in their intention” to change the outcome of future political contests.
Ahead of its San Antonio show, LA trio Failure talks about how it can’t escape from space rock
The trio, known for its expansive sound and space themes, will play the Paper Tiger on Wednesday.
San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker to appear at Superhero Car Show and Comic-Con this summer
The four-time NBA champion recently debuted an exhibit at SAMA displaying his personal collection of pop-culture memorabilia.
Lawyer for 13-year-old fatally shot by San Antonio cop says body-cam shows the killing was unjustified
High-profile civil rights attorney Lee Merritt said the officer involved in the shooting also fatally shot another suspect during his two years on the force.
San Antonio coffee vendor Olla Express’ bottled raw piloncillo syrup now on H-E-B shelves
Olla Express Café owner Andrea Ley is credited with introducing traditional Mexican café de olla to San Antonio in 2019
Joan Jett rips SeaWorld breeding program on behalf of PETA at parks’ annual shareholder meeting
Jett is expected to ask SeaWorld, which has operated a San Antonio park since 1988, to end its breeding of dolphins and beluga whales.
Report ranks Texas as the No. 8 most fun state to visit
Texas topped the list in restaurants, movie theaters and amusement parks, but California took the No. 1 slot.
San Antonio vintage shop-lounge La Segunda Bartique finally getting its beer and wine license
The shop has waited to serve beer and wine from its vintage bar since it opened last October.
U.S. senators reach deal on gun legislation in aftermath of Uvalde shooting
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, was one of the lead negotiators for the proposal, which would expand background checks for people under 21 and encourage states to enact “red flag” laws. President Joe Biden and House Democrats had wanted to go further.
Another San Antonio Starbucks store seeks to unionize, says company fired worker in retaliation
Employees at the coffee behemoth’s store at Quincy Street and McCullough Avenue are now at least the fourth group of staffers in the San Antonio area to seek representation in a unionization push that’s swept more than 300 stores nationwide.
Hughes home in San Antonio’s Tobin Hill saved from demolition by chef Weissman, investor Chu
The Hughes home in Tobin Hill, which was once on the path toward demolition, has been purchased by chef Andrew Weissman and preservationist May Chu, who plan to convert the first floor into a wine-and-cheese bar.
Texas judge temporarily blocks Gov. Greg Abbott’s order to investigate families of trans kids
Friday’s order blocks state investigations of three families who sued over Abbott’s order that Texas child-welfare officials conduct child-abuse investigations of parents who seek gender-affirming care for their kids.
Nasal vaccines for COVID-19 offer hope and face hurdles
A squirt up the nose could reduce coronavirus transmission, but the vaccines have challenges to overcome.
Texas politicians search for solutions after another mass shooting. Experts say we’ve already found them.
In arguing over causes of the latest mass shooting, political debate often overlooks the range of incremental steps that could lessen the chances of mass killing and help address the nation’s persistent gun violence.
El Chivito Tortas Ahogadas opens second location on San Antonio’s West Side
Last year, Food and Wine Magazine praised the eatery’s carnitas-stuffed torta smothered in chile de arbol sauce.
Pandemic-era free lunch waivers set to expire, potentially affecting more than 1 million Texas kids
The waivers allowed all students — regardless of financial status — to eat breakfast and lunch at school for free.
Pop-punk band Green Day plays in front of ‘F—k Ted Cruz’ backdrop during show in Germany
‘Just so you know, the whole EU hates you too. And we think you’re a massive pussy,’ one concertgoer said as he tweeted a picture of the stage to the senator.
Bexar County will keep cooling centers open as intense heat blankets San Antonio
Heat indices may reach up to 106 this Sunday.
San Antonio Parks and Rec opening four additional public pools next week
A total of 12 city pools will be in operation starting June 13.
San Antonio chef behind acclaimed carnitas spot launching Lonja Square night market this weekend
Starting Friday, Alejandro Paredes will welcome food vendors to the patio area of his Carnitas and Fish Lonja businesses.
Voodoo Doughnut, Sazon Mexican Cafe: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Donuts, tavern fare and Burger Week details dominated this week’s most-read food news.
Bad Takes: Unpacking the GOP’s absurd post-Uvalde rhetoric on gun ownership
Beware of anyone who argues that unspeakable atrocities like Uvalde have nothing to do with the United States ranking No. 1 in civilian firearm ownership.
Policing Issues, Kyle Rittenhouse: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Protest shooter Kyle Rittenhouse claimed he would be attending Texas A&M, but backpedaled after the university said he had not been admitted.
Analysis: If Ted Cruz thinks the Jan. 6 committee is ‘theater,’ he should consider his own career
Cruz is the Washington equivalent of an Internet troll, a shit-swimming bottom feeder.
Summer film series at Legacy Park showcases Disney comedy The Parent Trap on Tuesday
The screening will feature the 1998 remake of the 1961 classic film.
Surprise, surprise: Most Texas teachers don’t want to be armed, according to new survey
The poll comes mere weeks after the San Antonio area’s La Vernia School District voted to let some teachers pack heat.
Violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman to perform at San Antonio’s Tobin Center in February
Tobin member pre-sale is available now. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 10.
San Antonio rents climb another 0.9% in May, marking their fifth consecutive month of increases
The median price of an apartment has increased 19.6% in San Antonio since March 2020.
New Braunfels will gain new $1 million Saltgrass Steak House next year
Although Salt Grass has six San Antonio stores, this is its first New Braunfels location.
San Antonio mixed-use project The Creamery will house multiple food and nightlife concepts
The inaugural food- and drink-focused tenants include a seafood restaurant, a rooftop lounge and a ‘1980s speakeasy.’
Tony Parker partners with San Antonio Museum of Art for film franchise sculpture exhibit
‘Tony Parker’s Heroes and Villains,’ which opens Friday, June 10, features life-size sculptures of characters from Marvel, Harry Potter, and more.
San Antonio’s Briscoe Museum kicks off its Summer Film Series with The Searchers on June 19
The Searchers is the first of three classic Westerns that will be screened at museum this summer.
San Antonio mainstay La Tuna Icehouse celebrating 30th anniversary with Saturday bash
SA garage-rock band Los #3 Dinners and DJ Timo will perform sets, and the icehouse will commemorate the gathering with a panoramic photo.
Reese Bros Barbecue delivers bad-ass brisket from a temporary truck. Just show up early.
Reese Bros serves superlative barbecue out of a truck parked in front of the venture’s forthcoming permanent location.
Citing suicide attempt, harassment, parents of trangender kids sue Texas to halt abuse investigations
‘[My son] is receiving mental health care and is recovering from the attempt, but these events have devastated our life,’ said the mother of the trans teen who tried to take his own life.
Paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim shines a light on the Spinosaurus at San Antonio’s Tobin Center Sunday
The talk is part of the Nat Geo Live event series.
Ahead of his San Antonio shows, comedian Tommy Davidson says laughter ‘keeps us going’
The In Living Color alum will donate a portion of the June 10-12 shows’ proceeds to the Robb Elementary School Memorial Fund in Uvalde.
San Antonio’s Jerk Shack now offering Sunday brunch with an island twist
The far West Side eatery’s Caribbean brunch takes include sweet potato-stuffed French toast.
Mother of 13-year-old shot by San Antonio police has other kids taken by child-welfare authorities
Lynda Espinoza’s four remaining children were taken Tuesday in what one relative described as an ‘ambush.’
Historic San Antonio-area event venue the Don Strange Ranch listed for sale at $4.75 million
The venue regularly hosts wedding, corporate and sports events, among them the 2006 nuptials of country singers Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert.
Longtime San Antonio favorite Sazon Mexican Cafe moving to new, larger location
The new location, half a mile from the original, will feature a full bar and patio dining.
Pet-friendly bar and music venue Hidden Grove opening this summer in San Antonio suburb of Schertz
Nick Marquez, who also owns the nearby Old Main Ice House and Bar House, says he hopes to have his new venture open by July 4.
Iconic Voodoo Doughnut chain opening first San Antonio store in Playland Pizza site
Voodoo will employ 75 workers, who will earn ‘well above minimum wage,’ CEO Chris Schultz said.
30 San Antonio postal workers were attacked by dogs last year, making it No. 12 in the nation
USPS can halt mail to a residence if the dog there is deemed to be aggressive.
24-hour play festival celebrates late San Antonio playwright Sterling Houston
The Classic Theatre is presenting TheatreNOW! as part of the Sterling Houston Festival.
In the wake of Uvalde, here are 3 things Texas Republicans would rather talk about than gun reform
Instead of talking about guns, Texas GOP officials would rather obsess about drag shows for kids, Twitter bots and a sort-of apology from NASCAR.
Texas Republicans want to arm more school employees, but few districts are opting in
Since Texas launched the school marshal program in 2013, just 84 school districts out of more than 1,200 have armed school staff.
San Antonio’s first Nékter Juice Bar now serving juices, smoothies and açaí bowls in Alamo Heights
The opening comes nearly three months after Nékter announced it was on track to expand its footprint across the country.
Planet K owner sues Austin suburb over its ban on head shops
This isn’t the first legal throwdown for the owner of the smoke-shop chain, who fought a protracted court battle with the city of San Marcos.
New coffee-and-vinyl shop Vice Versa serving and spinning in San Antonio’s St. Paul Square
Guests are invited to peruse and play the shop’s extensive vinyl record collection while they sip.
Cannabis decriminalization headed to ballot in Central Texas city of Harker Heights, activists say
That makes the Central Texas city the state’s fifth municipality where advocates say they’ve successfully completed petition drives to land decriminalization on the November ballot.
Uvalde benefit by San Antonio-area craft breweries raises more than $43,000
More than 80 Texas breweries and businesses participated in the two-day event.
New restaurant Carriqui will take over San Antonio’s old Liberty Bar building this fall
The historic two-story landmark near the Pearl sat in development limbo for years.
San Antonio to pay $466,300 in Jesse Aguirre death, its second big 2022 police use-of-force settlement
Aguirre died in 2013 after trio of SAPD officers put their weight on him for five and a half minutes.
Progressive Jessica Cisneros seeks recount in race against South Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar
The contest gained national attention as a key fight as progressives and establishment Democrats wage a wider struggle for the direction of the party.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is the latest touring Broadway production to come to San Antonio
At the heart of Beautiful are the songs King wrote throughout her career and the stories behind them.
‘Oops. Did I say Texas A&M?’ Kyle Rittenhouse backtracks on claim he’s enrolled as an Aggie
In a followup tweet, Rittenhouse said he plans to relocate to Texas at the end of June.
San Antonio’s AT&T Center named one of nation’s five best venues for live country music
NRG Stadium in Houston, also home to the world’s largest stock show and rodeo, came in at No.1.
Elon Musk’s Boring Co. wants tunnels linking San Antonio and Austin, according to leaked emails
The plans are laid out in messages between Boring Co. business development lead Brian Gettinger and an unnamed Kyle city official.
Witness says San Antonio police didn’t offer immediate medical aid to 13-year-old shot on Friday
‘Instead of trying to apply pressure, he’s pulling him out and he’s still trying to search him,’ a witness from the neighborhood said.
Protest shooter Kyle Rittenhouse says he’s going to Texas A&M. ‘Bullshit,’ says Texas A&M
On Sunday, a university spokesperson told the Dallas Morning News that Rittenhouse hasn’t been admitted ‘this summer or fall.’
Hot Grill Summer: Burger trends elevate the all-American classic
These three burger trends can bring back nostalgic summer feels while satisfying our grown-up cravings.
1990s film star and MTV VJ Pauly Shore stops at LOL Comedy Club for one night of stand-up this week
Known for roles in movies like Encino Man, Shore recently found TikTok fame for his line delivery in the English dub of the Russian-Hungarian animated film Pinocchio: A True Story.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Creed Fisher, Hen and the Cocks, Hombres G and more
Legendary trumpeter and music mogul Herb Alpert and his wife Lani Hall will perform at the Tobin Center this week, but that’s not the only reason for music fans to be excited.
At first meeting since massacre, Uvalde school board takes no action on police chief
Chief Pete Arredondo has been faulted for a slow response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary.
Trained dogs sniff out COVID-19 as well as lab tests do
And the canines are even better than PCR tests at identifying infected people with no symptoms.
Police chief who led the response to the school shooting in Uvalde had no radio at the scene, reports say
The revelation is the latest to point to deficiencies and missteps in authorities’ response to the shooting at Robb Elementary School.
FBI Hiring Teachers, Downtown Hotel Lawsuit: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
The fallout of Uvalde’s school shooting continued to dominate local headlines, but our two most-read stories weren’t directly related to the tragedy.
Umiya, Hawaiian Bros Island Grill: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Both new and familiar brands are on the expansion path in San Antonio.
New ‘American tavern’ Double Standard, now open in downtown San Antonio
A happy hour featuring $1 East Coast oysters, $2 draft beer and $3 well drinks runs noon to 6 p.m. daily.
Texas-based Tito’s Vodka launches $250,000 grant program for entrepreneurs
The new grant program will distribute ten $25,000 grants to entrepreneurs.
San Antonio Zoo to host an after-hours Pride party on Friday, June 17
The 2nd annual Night Out at the Zoo will be emceed by drag performers Kendoll and Kristi Waters.
Man in viral video tells Uvalde cops his granddaughter is dead because they wouldn’t act
‘My granddaughter is dead because you weren’t there,’ the man tells officers.
Bexar County officials lay out plan to curb gun violence, demand Gov. Greg Abbott call a special session
The DA will begin destroying guns used in crimes and prioritize charges against people who have gear to convert firearms into automatic weapons.
San Antonio police fatally shoot 13-year-old, say he rammed patrol car with stolen vehicle
The youth died of his injuries at University Hospital. Two other juveniles in the car were uninjured.
New Orleans-based PJ’s Coffee opening second San Antonio shop near Camp Bullis
Attendees of the grand opening will snag free coffee, beignets and pastries.
San Antonio-tied Lone Star Beer launches dad-tastic merchandise line ahead of Father’s Day
The line includes not just ball caps and T-shirts, but an armadillo-emblazoned snap shirt and a pricy artisan belt.
San Antonio student wins Scripps National Spelling Bee in rapid-fire tiebreaker
Montessori School of San Antonio student Harini Logan won the competition after correctly spelling 22 words in 90 seconds.
Director of San Antonio’s McNay Art Museum leaving for job in California
Aste helped the McNay add work by artists from underrepresented communities, and he also oversaw a $6.25 million landscape master plan.
San Antonio-tied actor Saagar Shaikh hits pinnacle of career with Disney+ series Ms. Marvel
Shaikh plays Aamir Khan, Kamala’s supportive and loving older brother.
Report: Uvalde police ‘coordinating’ with bikers to keep media from covering school shooting funeral
Bikers physically obstructed cameras, followed reporters and threatened to have them arrested, according to one account.
Uvalde benefit gig at San Antonio’s Cowboys Dance Hall to include Russell Dickerson, Easton Corbin
The iHeartUvalde benefit concert will be held this Sunday and includes an online auction for items such as guitars signed by George Strait and Keith Urban.
Top cop at Uvalde shooting scene didn’t get word about kids trapped inside, lawmaker says
The 911 dispatcher relayed the information to Uvalde city police, not the commander at the scene, who oversees school district cops.
Chronic homelessness in San Antonio has increased, especially among people with disabilities
That increase comes as the overall number of people experiencing homelessness here remained steady.
Owners of San Antonio’s Picks Bar sign lease for downtown’s defunct Davenport Lounge
‘If you know Picks, this is going to be something totally different,’ co-owner Amber Hernandez said.
San Antonio Rep. Joaquin Castro says Abbott lied about what he knew about Uvalde police response
Castro said at least 2 of the 19 officers that waited in a hallway and failed to engage the gunman were from DPS.
San Antonio LGBTQ+ nightspot La Botanica returning for one-night Pride Month pop-up
La Botanica closed in 2020, but fans can relive the spot’s “sana sana vibes” on Friday, June 17.
Fourth Annual San Antonio Burger Week grills up specialty sandos to benefit the SA Food Bank
Burger Week will run from June 10-19.
Runoff between South Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar and progressive Jessica Cisneros still not called
Cuellar leads by just 136 votes, according to the latest count.
New exhibition at Ruby City transports viewers to the Arctic and clarifies facts of historic expedition
Isaac Julien’s 2004 piece True North will be on display through Jan. 29 of next year.
Blue Star Contemporary debuts its summer art exhibitions on June 3
‘Travel Distance’ and ‘The Veterans Book Project’ will be on view through Sept. 25.
Ruby City presents Nature of Poetry workshop led by Andrea ‘Vocab’ Sanderson on Saturday
The free workshop, themed on the natural world, will take place at Chris Park.
Two downtown San Antonio hotels in legal battle over damage caused by ‘smoke and odors’
The Indigo Hotel has filed suit against the swanky new Thompson San Antonio-Riverwalk.
San Antonio-based vegan chain Project Pollo now serving Beyond Meat burgers
Project Pollo fans can now order three of the chain’s burgers with Beyond Burger patties.
Abbott draws swift rebuke after calling for ‘legislative committees’ to study Uvalde school shooting
Democrat Mike Collier blasted the governor for refusing to call a special session, something he did three times last year to push GOP-backed culture war legislation.
Fast-casual chain Hawaiian Bros Island Grill will open its first San Antonio store this summer
Hawaiian Bros offers island-style comfort food and plate lunches popular across the Aloha State.
San Antonio’s Southside ISD bans purses, bags at graduation in the wake of Uvalde tragedy
The district also barred bags and purses from its campuses for the remainder of the school year.
Witnesses ‘not cooperating’ with San Antonio police investigation of 14-year-old boy’s shooting death
According to SAPD, witnesses aren’t being helpful and have provided varying stories.
New film series at Hemisfair showcases each actor that played James Bond
The screenings begin on June 4 with Dr. No, followed by On Her Majesty’s Secret Service on June 11.
San Antonio-area breweries holding two-day festival in support of Uvalde this weekend
All of this weekend’s proceeds will benefit the Robb Elementary Memorial Fund.
Celebrate the start of Pride month with a cycling tour of San Antonio this Saturday
The Pride Center of San Antonio, Mixxed Fit SA and Team Taco Cycling joined forces to present this free, Pride-themed fitness event.
San Antonio’s Slab Cinema Arthouse to host three screenings of Memoria this weekend
The film was inspired by filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s own medical condition, exploding head syndrome.
Musicians of the San Antonio Symphony concerts will feature composers from around the globe
The performances on June 2 and 3 showcase Leonard Bernstein, Arturo Márquez, Edward Elgar and others on the program.
Thank You Scientist is bringing its hard-to-pigeonhole sound to the Paper Tiger
“We’re whatever the hell we are,” guitarist Tom Monda said in a Zoom interview from his home in New Jersey.
Assclown Alert: Spreading unfounded hate after the Uvalde shooting with Rep. Paul Gosar
The Arizona Congressman fired off a tweet — which he subsequently deleted — claiming without proof that the Uvalde shooter was a ‘transsexual leftist illegal alien.’
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Neko Case, Jimmie Vaughan, The Suffers and more
From esteemed singer-songwriters and Grammy-winning bluesmen to classic soul groups and political punk bands, it’s going to be a busy musical week.
Sebastian Lang-Lessing has a plan to save the San Antonio Symphony — if local leaders will listen
Since his controversial firing in April as the San Antonio Symphony’s music director emeritus, the maestro has been tirelessly meeting with city leaders.
