Cover Story
Tone Deaf: The ‘slow bleed’ of the St. Mary’s Strip is jeopardizing live music in San Antonio
Neighborhood complaints, noise concerns, construction and lack of parking are putting pressure on the area that’s long been the city’s music hotspot.
San Antonio locations of Pluckers Wing Bar offering free Father’s Day meals to dads
The deal is good at all three of the chain’s San Antonio stores.
Some GOP donors said they want gun reforms. Don’t hold your breath waiting for John Cornyn to deliver.
Given both current political realities and Cornyn’s track record, there’s plenty of reason to be skeptical.
Groups collect enough signatures to let San Marcos voters decide whether to decriminalize marijuana
One of the groups, Ground Game Texas, led an Austin petition drive which culminated last month with 85% of voters deciding to end low-level pot arrests.
Uvalde city and district police departments stop cooperating with school shooting probe
The development is the latest chaotic turn in the state’s attempt to explain law enforcement’s response to the shooting that killed 21 people.
U.S. Supreme Court blocks Texas law limiting content moderation by social media companies
The 2021 law sought to prohibit social media companies from banning users based on their viewpoints.
San Antonio’s Cullum’s Attaboy to hold grand opening, begin serving dinner
Cullum’s Attaboy quietly began serving breakfast and brunch this spring. Its foray into dinner service will occur this Friday.
New tea and coffee bar R + R Collective Co. opening in Southtown this weekend
In addition to caffeinated sips, the new shop will offer vintage clothing, houseplants, wellness products and organic herbs in bulk.
Texas ranks 34th among states in gun-safety laws, lacks ‘foundational’ rules, study finds
Despite Texas’ spate of recent mass shootings, lawmakers ‘continue to sit on their hands and refuse to enact foundational gun safety laws,’ according to the report.
Study names San Antonio among 10 best destinations for summer travel
The personal finance blog ranked cities based on affordability, accessibility and other factors.
Spain’s Enrique Tomás, a chain focused on high-end cured meats, has opened a San Antonio location
The restaurant is located on the river level of The Shops at Rivercenter.
Investors bought nearly half of the homes for sale in Bexar County last year, according to report
Institutional speculators purchased just 35% of Bexar County properties in 2020.
San Antonio’s latest all-you-can-eat sushi spot, Umiya, is now open
The new eatery, which also includes a full bar, has taken over the far Northwest San Antonio space that formerly housed Drew Brees’ Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux.
After another mass shooting, Texas Democrats again push for gun control measures
The question moving forward is whether Democrats, outnumbered in the Texas Legislature, will be able to put enough pressure on lawmakers to move on a previously intractable issue in gun-friendly Texas.
Abbott blames ‘mental health’ for Uvalde shooting after cutting $211 million from mental health agency
Abbott announced the budget cuts in late April to continue funding his immigration crackdown, Operation Lone Star.
If lawmakers won’t limit guns after Uvalde shooting, they should at least fund gun violence research
Federal funding for gun violence research was frozen in 1996 by the Dickey Amendment, a Republican-backed measure that banned the government from “advocating” for gun control.
Gov. Greg Abbott greeted with boos as he visits Uvalde school memorial on Sunday
‘Please, Gov. Abbott, help Uvalde county,’ one person shouted. ‘We need change! We need change, governor!’
A gun and a prayer: How the far right took control of Texas’ response to mass shootings
The “God-given right” to self-defense has become a rallying cry in Texas politics, further cementing gun ownership as a holy cause and political identity. The state’s Republican leadership has spent decades carrying the banner.
Missing COVID-19 data leave us in the dark about the current surge
Yankee Candle reviews offer indirect hints, but we’re “flying blind,” experts say.
San Antonio man gets 6-year sentence for throwing Molotov cocktail into Democratic office
Ryan Taylor Faircloth, 31, pleaded guilty to arson in January. His sentencing took place Friday.
Uvalde shooting pushes Texas teachers to breaking point
Tuesday’s school shooting is a tragic end to a terrible year for Texas teachers who faced two COVID-19 surges, staffing shortages, school boards fights, book bans.
San Antonio Animal Care Services warns dog owners of increase in parvovirus cases
The best way to prevent the deadly disease is for pet owners to get their pups vaccinated.
San Antonio’s housing market overvalued by more than 30%, according to university report
Homes in Austin could be overvalued by as much as 67%, according to the report by Florida Atlantic University.
‘The wrong decision’: Texas DPS says local police made crucial error as school shooting continued
Uvalde’s local incident commander thought the active shooting had stopped and that the gunman had barricaded himself inside the school. Inside, the killing continued.
One of seven Robb Elementary School victims being treated in San Antonio released from hospital
Six victims remain in local hospitals, including the gunman’s grandmother.
Elsewhere Garden Bar, Alamo BBQ Co.: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
The Alamo City gained a few new spots this week at which to gather and indulge.
Walmart pulls cringey Juneteenth-themed ice cream after critics slam it on social media
‘We received feedback that a few items caused concern for some of our customers and we sincerely apologize,’ the company said in a statement.
Kristin Chenoweth to perform revue-style show at San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre this September
Tickets for Chenoweth’s For The Girls tour are on sale now.
Texas Workforce Commission says restaurant owners can protest surprise pandemic-era taxes
There is a catch: only employers who were charged during the early stages of the pandemic will have the chance to appeal.
Uvalde School Shooting, Shark Tank: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Understandably, readers were looking for news to help make sense of the tragic and pointless school shooting in Uvalde.
San Antonio FBI office is looking to hire K-12 teachers as special agents
According to the FBI, teachers can simplify complex material and have strong analytical skills.
FDA links one San Antonio-area salmonella infection to recalled Jif peanut butter
The FDA on Wednesday released further information on how to identify the affected products.
After Uvalde massacre, Gov. Greg Abbott cancels NRA appearance but still provides recorded message
Despite a steep rise in mass shootings in 2021, the GOP-controlled Texas Legislature passed seven pieces of legislation last year easing firearms restrictions.
Fresh ingredients, techniques help Milpa at The Yard deliver on new insights to Mexican cuisine
The restaurant’s holistic menu has no trouble featuring both ultra-meaty carnitas and dried hibiscus blossoms.
Why 18-year-olds can buy AR-15s in Texas but not handguns
This week’s massacre in Uvalde highlights disparities in how federal laws regulate rifles and handguns. The shooter bought two rifles days after his 18th birthday.
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg says Texas’ leaders make it hard for cities to prevent mass shootings
‘If more guns in our community made us a safer community, the United States would’ve been the safest community in the world a long time ago,’ the mayor said.
Husband of teacher killed in Uvalde massacre has died of heart attack
The couple, who had been married 24 years, had four children together.
San Antonio ranked as the fastest growing city in the country, according to new data
Nearly 14,000 people moved to the Alamo City between 2020 and 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
P. Terry’s Burger Stand opens fourth San Antonio location this year
The new spot is the latest in a breakneck expansion by the company.
Parents of kids in Uvalde school accuse law enforcement of failing to act quickly enough
‘Let’s just rush in because the cops aren’t doing anything like they are supposed to,’ one parent said.
San Antonio-based H-E-B deploys mobile kitchens, launches donation initiative in support of Uvalde
H-E-B has so far committed $500,000 to aid community support centers, first responders and the local school district.
San Antonio businesses coordinate Plushies for Uvalde stuffed animal drive
‘If you have children, you know how much a huggable item is crucial during moments of rest, stress and sadness,’ a Wednesday Instagram post read.
Hundreds gather for vigil honoring victims of Uvalde tragedy at San Antonio’s San Fernando Cathedral
Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Congressman Joaquin Castro were also in attendance.
San Antonio food truck park The Block SA holding Uvalde memorial fundraiser on Friday
Two Uvalde-born bartenders now residing in San Antonio will donate the entirety of their tips to the fund.
Here’s how to help Uvalde shooting victims, survivors and their families
Nineteen children and two adults were killed in the second-deadliest school shooting in U.S. history. Here are some ways people across the world can help the grieving community of Uvalde in the aftermath.
Actor Ricardo Chavira joins the board of the Public Theater of San Antonio
The actor is one of four new members of the theater company’s board of trustees.
Vintage Block Party will take over San Antonio’s Blue Star Arts Complex on Saturday
The event will feature a variety of vintage and pop-up boutiques, live music and plenty of food.
Hours after Uvalde school shooting, Gov. Greg Abbott attended a fundraiser 300 miles away
A spokesperson for Abbott said he had previously committed to the event but all campaign-related activities are postponed until further notice.
Gov. Greg Abbott’s Uvalde press conference slips into chaos after rival Beto O’Rourke confronts him
Uvalde’s Mayor called O’Rourke a “sick son of a bitch.”
Bad Takes: Until San Antonio and Texas voters demand better, our air quality will remain noxious
Three out of four Bexar County residents agreed that ‘global warming will harm future generations,’ according to a Yale climate survey published earlier this year.
Missouri-based Andy’s Frozen Custard will open its first San Antonio location May 25
Andy’s bakes its mix-ins onsite, including brownies, shortcake, cookies and pies.
San Antonio’s Vista Brewing celebrating first anniversary with Memorial Day weekend bash
Tunes will flow all day, including sets by DJ Palmer and the Favorite Son Band.
Record number of property appraisal protests filed in Bexar County. Here’s what happens next.
Those who missed the May 15 deadline can still file an appeal.
High-profile race between South Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar and progressive rival too close to call
‘This election is still too close to call, and we are still waiting for every ballot and eligible vote to be counted,’ challenger Jessica Cisneros tweeted.
Voting for 2022 Best of San Antonio Readers’ Choice finalists is now underway
To show this year’s finalists some love, vote for your favorites once daily from May 25 to June 26.
With 21 fatalities, the Uvalde elementary school massacre is Texas’ deadliest school shooting
The suspect appeared to be acting alone, and he was shot and killed by a U.S. Border Patrol agent who was on duty nearby.
Analysis: Are Texans horrified by the Uvalde school massacre ready to demand change?
Counting the Uvalde massacre, mass shootings have claimed the lives of 108 people in Texas since 2009.
Multimedia performance Nine debuts at the Carver Community Cultural Center Saturday
The show tells the story of the Little Rock Nine through modern dance, moving music and visual elements.
Visiting flamenco dancer Belén Maya presenting two San Antonio performances with Arte y Pasión
Led by Maya, the troupe will perform at Brick at Blue Star on May 26 before moving to the Roosevelt Library on May 27.
Peter Sakai pulls ahead in Democratic runoff for Bexar County judge
Sakai, a 67-year-old Rio Grande Valley native, now appears to be the Democrat who will face Republican Trish DeBerry in the Nov. 8 general election.
San Antonio chef Jason Dady will permanently close his Alamo BBQ Co. at end of month
‘This isn’t a pandemic closure, it’s simply a business decision,’ Dady said on social media.
15 now reported dead in Uvalde elementary school shooting; some wounded taken to San Antonio
Uvalde Memorial Hospital said that it’s received 13 children from the incident, two of whom were dead when they arrived.
Federal appeals court rules that delta-8 THC is legal under the Farm Bill
The ruling comes as Texas officials look to ban the derivative because it can get people high.
Shooter at Uvalde elementary school under arrest, injured being treated in San Antonio
University Health in San Antonio said it received two patients from the shooting, an adult and a child.
Dollar Store-owned pOpshelf to begin construction on second San Antonio store this summer
The concept offers home décor, beauty products, home cleaning supplies and party goods for $5 or less.
Federal pot arrests have plummeted while states legalize cannabis, crime stats show
Marijuana apprehensions had the steepest drop of all drug-related arrests between 2010 and 2020.
San Antonio’s CPS Energy inks deal for 300 megawatts of solar power
The move comes as the utility faces mounting pressure to phase out its J.K. Spruce coal plant, Bexar County’s largest pollution source.
Jif peanut butter products recalled due to potential salmonella contamination
The company encourages consumers to immediately dispose of potentially contaminated products.
San Antonio-area voters face big choices in Tuesday’s primary runoff elections
Here’s how and where you vote and what races to watch.
San Antonio’s McNay Art Museum spotlights Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque in new exhibition
‘Picasso & Braque: Radicals’ also features a selection of works by artists who gleaned inspiration from the pair.
San Antonio Spurs unveil new logos as the franchise prepares to celebrate its 50th season
The new secondary logos will be featured on team apparel and uniforms next season.
New nightspot The Lucky Duck to open near downtown San Antonio May 24
The spot boasts a two-story mural by local artist Scotch Willington, also known as Scotch!
Suspect accused of posing as a cop to rob San Antonio home is now in custody
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said the accused robber appeared to have specifically targeted the victims.
Downtown’s Elsewhere Garden Bar buys 6 acres in Northeast San Antonio for second location
The new spot will feature a 45-foot ferris wheel, a secret garden speakeasy and a greenhouse for weddings and events.
San Antonio’s Burger Boy teases opening date for Live Oak location
Burger Boy updated fans via social media with updated construction photos.
Downtown San Antonio pizza joint Playland will permanently close at end of June
Playland chef Stefan Bowers said he’ll open a yet-to-be-named restaurant and market in the 1221 Broadway Lofts this fall.
Summer is already hitting, and these San Antonio-sourced mixed drinks can tame the heat
We sourced these delightful drinks from a trio of San Antonio mixology masters specifically for their summer sippability.
After delays, Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition finally opens in San Antonio this week
The exhibition is already sold out for the first few weeks of its run.
Two San Antonio police officers suspended for smashing into car, failing to check on people inside
The patrol car was traveling an exit ramp at 71 mph at the time of the crash, records show.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Gera MX, The Fall of Troy, GWAR and more
Rap from Mexico, DJs from London and a costumed band that claims to be from Antarctica: SA’s live music lineup is all over the map.
San Antonio-tied founders of Project Pollo and Aqua Boxing Glove fail to land Shark Tank deals
The Sharks said Project Pollo founder Lucas Bradbury is growing too fast and balked at his valuation of the company.
South San Antonio ISD to begin process of removing superintendent
The vote follows concerns that a hot mic may have picked up the superintendent cutting a deal to hire the board president’s brother as a consultant.
San Antonio releases renderings of new World Heritage Center at former Mission Drive-In theater
The structure will complete the walking trail at Mission Branch Library and serve as a gateway to the South Side’s four Spanish missions.
Judge blocks Biden administration from lifting public health order used to quickly expel migrants
The administration was set to end Title 42, a pandemic-era rule aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19, on Monday. A lengthy legal battle is likely.
Downtown San Antonio’s Hotel Valencia Riverwalk revives boozy Poptails program
The hotel’s summertime drinks feature top shelf spirits and handmade ice pops boasting fresh fruit purée.
Texas resumes investigations into parents of trans children, families’ lawyers confirm
Lawyers representing families under investigation said they heard from the agency Thursday about continuing the investigations that had previously been halted by a statewide injunction.
Gov. Greg Abbott deletes pro-Elon Musk tweet as billionaire is accused of sexual misconduct
Abbott tweeted that Musk ‘picked the right state to move to.’ Not much later, he deleted the message.
San Antonio’s Dakota East Side Ice House opens kitchen extension in adjacent historic building
Fresh handmade pizza, fried shrimp tacos and “an amazing patty melt” will be available in mid-June.
Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff and wife test positive for COVID-19
The positive test comes as the county’s infection numbers are trending up.
Bentley’s Age Limit, Project Pollo on Shark Tank: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Lots of folks wanted more details on the decision by popular bar Bentley’s on Broadway to stop admitting customers younger than 25.
St. Mary’s Strip, Cannabis Legalization: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Many readers took a deep dive into our reporting on the woes surrounding the St. Mary’s nightlife destination.
‘Drive-thru zoo’ experience returning to the San Antonio Zoo this summer
The popular tours, launched during the pandemic, will make a return June 6-9 and June 13-16.
The San Antonio Reggae Festival will be jammin’ at Rosedale Park on July 30
The event is billed as the only reggae festival outside of Jamaica hosted by a relative of Bob Marley.
Public Theater of San Antonio postpones production of She Loves Me due to COVID cases
New dates for the show will be announced next week.
Attempt to replenish Restaurant Revitalization Fund dies in U.S. Senate
The additional money proposed for the fund could have helped 12,000 Texas small businesses stay afloat, an industry group said.
3 San Antonio police officers disciplined for off-duty infractions including fights, road rage incident
All three infractions occurred last year, according to police records.
The U.S. census estimates it missed more than a half-million Texans during 2020 count
Immigrants, people living in poverty and non-English speakers were among the most likely to be missed, yet the crucial count received lackluster promotion by Texas state government.
Texas’ Balcones Distilling releases Big Baby, its first bottled-in-bond corn whiskey
The new spirit follows the distiller’s release last week of Tres Hombres, a whisky honoring Texas blues-rock band ZZ Top.
San Antonio entrepreneur will pitch workout invention on Friday’s Shark Tank season finale
The former pro boxer is appearing on the same episode as San Antonio-based vegan food chain Project Pollo.
Pitch Perfect‘s Anna Kendrick linked to movie about San Antonio-born ‘Dating Game Killer’
The Dating Game is a true-crime thriller about late San Antonio-born serial killer Rodney Alcala and a woman named Cheryl Bradshaw.
San Antonio’s Friendly Spot hosting pint night and service-dog benefit this Friday
The event will benefit K9s For Warriors, which rescues dogs and trains them to become service animals for veterans.
Firm tied to backer of South Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar paid for ad calling his rival a ‘home wrecker’
That firm that reportedly bought the ad is linked to a Laredo businessman who’s pumped tens of thousands into Cuellar’s campaigns.
San Antonio nightspot Bentley’s on Broadway will no longer allow patrons under age of 25
The announcement comes after a new bar opened nearby with a 30-or-older door policy.
Paintings worth $40,000 taken from Alamo Heights art gallery in Monday morning heist
The paintings were reportedly part of ad exec-turned-portrait artist Lionel Sosa’s first solo exhibition.
U.S. Reps. Chip Roy and Louie Gohmert of Texas voted against bill to remedy baby formula crisis
Roy’s district includes San Antonio, a city shown in a recent study to be among the nation’s hardest hit by the formula shortage.
Activist says San Antonio Report failed to correct reporting errors on Brackenridge Park tree plan
The owner of the Deceleration News blog said he supplied materials to the news outlet showing multiple errors in its reporting, but staffers only issued one correction.
Not for Everybody: San Antonio artist Ursula Zavala comes into her own
Zavala opened Not For You Gallery at the Blue Star Arts Complex last year with her partner, Edward Perez.
Alamo RMA paperwork questions revenue projections for Elon Musk’s San Antonio tunnel
An information packet handed out to attendees of a Wednesday meeting contained a footnote appearing to question the math of the revenue projections.
New easygoing bar Sojourn is taking over former downtown cocktail spot Juniper Tar
Cocktailer Derik Cortez of Box Street Social and Mixtli is behind the new concept.
Despite pleas from teachers and community, San Antonio ISD only approves 3% empoyee raise
The San Antonio Alliance teacher’s union pushed for a 5% raise.
Veteran-founded Black Rifle Coffee plans Northeast San Antonio location near IKEA
The company is in the midst of a rapid expansion funded by a $225 million stock offering.
San Antonio vegan food chain Project Pollo will appear on this Friday’s Shark Tank season finale
The restaurant chain’s appearance follows a successful pitch earlier this year by a San Antonio doctor and inventor.
Buying a used car in San Antonio can be more expensive than buying new, study says
Used Toyota Corollas, Rav4s and Tacomas can cost an additional 13% or more than buying 2022 models.
Mexican comedian Franco Escamilla brings Tour Gaby to San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre Friday
From London to Barcelona to Tokyo and across the United States, Escamilla knows how entertain audiences no matter what culture he’s stepping into.
Chef Steve McHugh of San Antonio’s Cured will helm restaurant for Austin Hyatt hotel
Luminaire will be the six-time James Beard Foundation finalist’s first Austin restaurant venture.
Jersey Shore’s DJ Pauly D to play summer show at San Antonio’s 1902 Nightclub
The St. Paul Square venue has hosted big-name DJs including Steve Aoki and Dillon Francis since opening last year.
10th annual San Antonio Book Festival celebrates reading Saturday with all-ages, free fun
The free event is returning to the Central Library and Southwest School of Art for the first time since 2019.
Public Theater of San Antonio’s production of She Loves Me opens Friday, May 20
The show is directed by Laura Michelle Wolfe Hoadley and stars Lauren Esquivel and Grant Bryan.
New poll shows most Texans want marijuana legalized, but Gov. Greg Abbott says he won’t budge
The governor said he supports reducing possession penalties but won’t support legalizing weed.
‘Spain’s First Drag Superstar’ Carmen Farala struts her way into San Antonio Thursday
The inaugural Drag Race España winner will perform two shows at the Bonham Exchange.
San Antonio’s Artpace debuts two new exhibitions with Thursday opening reception
‘Every Time We Say Goodbye’ and ‘Carbonate of Copper’ will be on view through the end of the summer.
Interactive hip-hop-style musical Freestyle Love Supreme comes to San Antonio’s Empire Theatre
“The thing about the show is that it’s totally different every night,” Lin-Manuel Miranda told Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show in 2019.
Ruiz-Healy Art showcases works by Gaby Collins-Fernandez and Carlos Rosales-Silva
“Gaby Collins-Fernandez & Carlos Rosales-Silva: Applied Pressure” opens Wednesday, May 18.
Assclown Alert: Gov. Greg Abbott’s deafening whistle is impossible to ignore
The governor accused the Biden Administration of turning a ‘blind eye to parents across America’ by allowing immigrant children in custody to have baby formula.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: New Kids on the Block, Carla Morrison, Caifanes and more
Three Latin music heavyweights are performing this week, including Caifanes, Carla Morrison and Reik.
