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Hole to Nowhere: Why the wheels are likely to come off of Elon Musk’s San Antonio tunnel scheme
As the Boring Co.’s $247 million bid undergoes a feasibility evaluation, it’s worth considering whether Musk’s latest pie-in-the-sky venture has any prospect of working.
San Antonio’s Cherrity Bar hosting inaugural Sunset Series dinner celebrating Asian night markets
The event aims to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by showcasing food from SA chefs.
Texas librarians face harassment as they navigate book bans
As communities and school districts push for book bans, some Texas librarians are nearing their breaking point.
Owners of San Antonio’s Little Em’s Oyster Bar launching new seafood cafe and fish market
Go Fish will be the fourth venture from Houston and Emily Carpenter, who also own Southtown’s Up Scale.
Southtown San Antonio’s La Frite Belgian Bistro reopening next week after six-month closure
The cozy space closed temporarily back in November of 2021 due to a water leak and the owners kept it shuttered for renovations.
Torchy’s Tacos plans sixth San Antonio location, this one on the far West Side
The Austin-based brand plans to open the new store near SeaWorld by early 2023.
San Antonio-based Alamo Beer Co. and Twang partner on pickle michelada beer
Six-packs of the limited offering are available now in area groceries, bars and restaurants.
San Antonio’s Pearl complex kicks off dance-heavy Summer Block Party series May 19
The first session will feature a set from DJ Jevonchi.
Study names Texas’ Greg Abbott the nation’s most-transphobic governor
Abbott, who issued a controversial order to investigate parents of trans children, beat out Florida’s Ron DeSantis for the dubious distinction.
Despite controversies, Abbott maintains commanding lead in Texas gubernatorial race
Abbott’s recent statements on education and his use of pandemic funds for his immigration crackdown have drawn national criticism.
San Antonio man on a ‘mission to burn down 5G cell towers’ in custody over tower blaze
The man and his accomplice are being held in connection with a West Side tower fire from last year.
Data breach at Department of Insurance exposed personal information of 1.8 million Texans, audit says
The personal data was accessible to the public for nearly three years because of a glitch in the code of the department’s web application.
Sex-positive Love Shack Boutique plans second shop on San Antonio’s far northwest side
The second location will open sometime this summer.
H-E-B launches home furnishings concept in recently opened New Braunfels store
The grocery store chain hopes to add similar departments to 25 stores by the end of this year.
Bexar County property owners have until 5 p.m. today to file their property tax appeals
The Bexar County Appraisal District expects a record number of filings this year.
Comedian Bill Burr will make December stop at San Antonio’s AT&T Center
The Grammy-nominated comedian’s Alamo City stop is part of his Bill Burr (Slight Return) tour.
Brevity Coffee confirms more San Antonio locations are in the works, expanding the chain to 5 stores
The chain has grown quickly since starting in 2019 with a drive-thru driven model.
Shooting at popular San Antonio bar Hills and Dales sends one person to the hospital
One person pulled a gun and shot another patron in the chest during a brawl, according to reports.
Wayback Burgers opening third San Antonio location, this one in northwest part of the city
This store is owned and operated by local brothers Ricardo and Jorge Bonilla.
Texas law prohibiting social media companies from banning users over their viewpoints reinstated by appeals court
The court did not evaluate the law on its constitutionality but will allow it to go back into effect while a legal case plays out. Texas lawmakers passed the law, saying social media platforms have an anti-conservative bias.
Here’s the latest good and bad news about COVID-19 drugs
After vaccines, antivirals and a monoclonal antibody are the next line of defense.
Bexar County Animal Shelter to hold adoption event this Saturday
The animal shelter urgently needs to rehouse around 90 animal while the facility undergoes maintenance.
Caterer Don Strange opening restaurant at San Antonio’s Estancia del Norte hotel this month
The restaurant, Lazo, will be helmed by chef Sarah Myles, formerly a sous chef at Boiler House.
Texans asked to limit electricity use after six power plants go down ahead of a hot weekend
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is asking electricity consumers to keep their thermostats at 78 degrees or above and avoid using large appliances between 3 and 8 p.m. from Friday through Sunday.
San Antonio’s $189 million job-training program will begin taking applications Monday
The Ready to Work program’s start date had already been postponed twice.
San Antonio’s The Good Kind launches Summer Dance Party series featuring local DJs
DJs are scheduled to play every Sunday from 5-9 p.m.
‘F—k Greg Abbott,’ I-35 Construction: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
People either like seeing profanity or don’t care much for Texas’ Republican governor. Take your pick.
Livestreamed Car Crash, El Honky Tonk: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Harrowing livestream video shows a suspected drunk driver plowing into a North Side bar’s patio.
San Antonio’s Hopdoddy Burger Bars revive happy hour specials after pandemic-driven hiatus
San Antonio is home to two Hopdoddy locations, both on the North Side.
Texas Supreme Court rules that investigations into families with transgender kids can continue
Even so, the court said Texas’ child welfare agency is “not compelled by law” to follow orders from Gov. Greg Abbott.
San Antonio’s Early Bird Coffee to open brick-and-mortar location this summer
The mobile coffee joint will open the new shop at Huebner Oaks Shopping Center.
Longtime San Antonio eatery Mi Tierra unveils altar to local celebrity Hispanic Elvis
The display features six life-size cutouts of Hispanic Elvis striking his signature poses.
Treasury Department opens investigation into Gov. Greg Abbott’s use of federal funds for border mission
Texas has been using coronavirus relief money to help pay for the multibillion-dollar deployment.
TxDOT breaks ground on $1.5 billion project to add six elevated lanes to congested stretch of I-35
TxDOT spokeswoman Laura Lopez said it’s too soon to know how construction on the project will affect travel times.
San Antonio rent prices rise 12.1%, beating out Austin, according to new study
In comparison, average rents in Austin only climbed 10.5%.
Despite concern over lack of independent oversight, San Antonio council OKs police contract
The five-year pact would rein in an arbitrator’s ability to override the chief’s decision to fire bad officers while providing hefty raises over the course of the contract.
San Antonio has the nation’s highest rate of baby formula shortages, according to retail data
One of the nation’s top formula producers wants to restart a closed plant, but it still may take six weeks or more to increase supplies.
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg says he’s unsure how Boring Co. tunnel fits city transportation plan
Nirenberg’s Connect SA initiative is focussed on the completion of VIA’s rapid transit project.
San Antonio paleta mainstay El Paraiso raises prices for only second time in 38 years
Paletas from the SA fave are now 60 cents each, up from the 50 cents they were for decades.
Choice Chinese: Whether tackling traditional or modern takes on Sichuan cuisine, Dashi excels
Dashi is a spinoff of the deservedly popular Sichuan House with a more contemporary take on Sichuanese cuisine.
One of San Antonio-based Valero Energy’s refineries exceeded U.S. limit on cancer-causing pollutant
The study also identified eight other Valero refineries as having average benzene emission levels that could harm the health of those with long-term exposure.
San Antonio bar Tony’s Siesta to host Ilegal Mezcal pop-up with tattoos and rock show
The Bar Ilegal pop-up tour mimics the famed Guatemala watering hole where Ilegal Mezcal was created.
San Antonio Parks and Rec opening eight public pools as weather heats up
Pools will be open on Saturdays and Sundays as part of the city’s pre-season schedule.
As strike drags on, San Antonio Symphony cancels the remainder of its season
The cancellation comes days after the Musicians of the San Antonio Symphony walked away from talks, accusing management of negotiating in bad faith.
Times may be tough, but local comic Edward Hernandez wants to get San Antonio laughing
Hernandez will take the stage at LOL Comedy Club Sunday, May 15.
San Antonio karaoke host’s livestream captures driver smashing into bar patio
The DJ noted in his comments that no one was injured.
Teachers in San Antonio bedroom community of La Vernia can pack heat following school board vote
Teachers at La Vernia ISD will now be allowed to carry firearms under Texas’ Guardian Plan.
Airbnb plans to crack down on unauthorized San Antonio parties this summer
A similar program last summer stopped 1,000 potential partygoers from renting homes from unsuspecting hosts in San Antonio.
San Antonio ranked as the No. 5 best city for NBA fans
The report comes as rumors continue to swirl about the Spurs relocating.
Bar America owner breaks ground on dog-focused beer garden on San Antonio’s Northwest side
Construction on Texas Dog Co. & Beer Garden should be completed in six months.
Owners of San Antonio’s Green Lantern, Box Car open Witness, a new UTSA-area nightspot
The new concept has taken over the location that formerly housed Study Space.
San Antonio conjunto legend Santiago Jiménez Jr. will play Taco Fest this weekend, drop new album
The accordion maestro’s new album Still Kickin’ is coming out on Americana star Jesse Dayton’s Hardcharger label.
San Antonio-Austin Rep. Chip Roy tries to adjourn U.S. House rather than vote for Ukraine aid
Roy also voted against a U.S. ban on Russian oil imports and during a Fox News appearance seemed to downplay the brutality of the invasion.
Notorious partier Bert Kreischer to perform at San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre Friday
Known for his college partying days, he’s had success as a stand-up comedian and podcaster since that time.
San Antonio’s Tobin Center to host screening of The Secret Garden as part of free film series
The film’s unfortunate April 2020 release date meant that the pandemic prevented its viewing in theaters.
American Craft Beer Week is May 16-22, and San Antonio breweries could use your support
Texas’ craft beer industry provides an annual impact to the Texas economy of $5 billion.
Texas isn’t ready to support more parents and kids in a post-Roe world, advocates warn
More than a quarter of women of childbearing age are uninsured in Texas, the highest rate in the nation, and the state has chosen to cap Medicaid benefits for new moms earlier than other states.
Four more states are likely to legalize cannabis this year. Texas isn’t one of them.
The chief roadblock is the state’s powerful lieutenant governor, who controls the Texas Senate.
New canned wine and lemonade spritzer Roseade now available in Texas
The Australia-based tipple marries fizzy wine and tart lemonade. We’re not sure why.
Texas-based Balcones Distilling releasing a second run of ZZ Top collaborative whiskey
Tres Hombres is made using a grain-to-glass approach with three distinct grains — one for each band member.
Texas Dems ask White House to probe Gov. Greg Abbott’s use of COVID funds for border crackdown
The urging comes days after a Washington Post investigation reported that Abbott rerouted $1 million in federal pandemic funds into Operation Lone Star.
Raunchy comic Big Jay Oakerson comes to San Antonio’s LOL Comedy Club May 12-14
Oakerson’s various live appearances include the Insane Clown Posse’s Gathering of the Juggalos.
Red Hot Chili Peppers, P!nk, The Chicks among headliners at 2022 Austin City Limits Music Festival
Tickets go on sale today for the two-weekend extravaganza.
Ahead of runoff, report says South Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar fired, tried to discredit pregnant staffer
The report comes as Cuellar’s runoff opponent, Jessica Cisneros, makes his anti-abortion stance a key part of her campaign.
Comic and talk show star Chelsea Handler brings her Vaccinated and Horny tour to San Antonio Saturday
The tour’s name pretty much sums up the comedian’s general demeanor.
Company offering free therapy for Texas frontline workers through $1 million program
The initiative will offer therapy and mental health services via 12 free sessions per eligible frontline care professional.
Environmental groups warn Boring Co.’s proposed San Antonio tunnel could jeopardize at-risk species
In a letter, two organizations say tunneling through the area could disrupt water flow to the Edwards Aquifer and jeopardize endangered species.
San Antonio’s Bar Loretta up for Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar honor at major cocktail conference
Bar Loretta joins several other Texas watering holes in the region in vying for the award.
Man in ‘F—k Greg Abbott’ T-shirt makes it into MSNBC report on abortion rights
That slogan about Texas’ Republican governor has proliferated not just on shirts but also on yard signs, stickers and as a Twitter hashtag.
Austin voters pass measure stopping low-level pot arrests and no-knock warrants
The proposition passed with more than 85% voter approval.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Daughtry, Tejano Conjunto Festival, Kevin Gates and more
In addition to the annual fest celebrating Tex-Mex music, local music fans can check out rock, rap and a returning jazz maestro.
CityScrapes: San Antonio lacks transparency with Grand Hyatt deal and convention center expansion
Why don’t San Antonians have access to the information needed to assess whether the Grand Hyatt hotel deal or convention center expansions made sense?
At least 50,000 Texans receive abortions in the state each year. Here’s a look behind the numbers.
Most Texans who get abortions in the state are in their 20s and 30s, and the vast majority of abortions are performed 10 weeks into pregnancy or earlier.
Bad Takes: May Day may be over, but workers from Amazon to Starbucks aren’t done organizing
More than 40 Starbucks stores have unionized, and at least two in San Antonio have filed for representation.
Ken Paxton says he’s being sued by the state bar for misconduct over his lawsuit challenging the 2020 election
A few hours after saying he was being sued by the bar, Paxton’s office announced an investigation into the Texas Bar Foundation for ‘facilitating mass influx of illegal aliens.’
San Antonio’s The Rim shopping complex gaining two new fast-casual dining concepts
Pizza joint Via 313 and fried-chicken concept The Crack Shack will soon open at the shopping center.
Horizons & More, AAPI Heritage Month Passport: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
One top-read story centered around a new venture to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
San Marcos pizzeria institution Valentino’s will reopen this spring with new owners
The new owners plan to stick with hearty pizza and calzones but with updated recipes.
Supreme Court draft ruling puts Henry Cuellar in hot seat over abortion votes ahead of runoff
Cuellar’s right race with Jessica Cisneros represents the most vivid illustration of how the leaked opinion in favor of reversing Roe v. Wade could reshape a number of the fast-approaching runoffs.
Housing Costs, Border Slowdown Payback: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Readers apparently are concerned about home prices, border trade and cheap concert tickets.
Texas-based Shiner Beer releases ¡Órale!, a new Mexican-Style Lager
¡Órale! will roll out nationally nationally this month.
Assclown Alert: Unraveling Texas Republicans’ bromance with Elon Musk
Members of the Texas GOP are falling all over themselves to high-five Musk for his Twitter takeover.
Gov. Greg Abbott blasted for ‘cruel’ claim he wants to deny public education to undocumented kids
‘The governor is showing us that the cruelty in his heart knows no depths,’ said an American Federation of Teachers official.
San Antonio’s Roadmap Brewing and Second Pitch Beer Co. snag medals at world beer competition
The World Beer Cup is often referred to as the “Olympics of Beer Competitions.”
Drunken Master: Danny Trejo plays a tipsy martial artist in South Texas-rooted superhero flick Green Ghost
Green Ghost and the Masters of the Stone opened at local theaters April 29.
New exhibition ‘Fostering Toby’ at Presa House Gallery features monstrous traveling doll
‘Fostering Toby’ artist Loot Achris will also present a solo exhibition at Not For You Gallery.
New San Antonio pizza concept WonderSlice opening the Pearl’s Bottling Department food hall
The owner worked at Michelin Star-rated San Sebastian restaurant Arzak as well as acclaimed Austin eateries.
Bond set at $1 million for Texas teen accused of killing classmate in high school bathroom
According to reports, the stabbing happened during a fight on Tuesday morning.
Ahead of a feature documentary on the band, Triumph’s Mike Levine recalls its big leg up in San Antonio
The band is the subject of the forthcoming documentary Triumph: Rock And Roll Machine, which will receive its U.S. debut on May 13.
San Antonio’s Bandit BBQ will permanently close after this weekend
The Southtown barbecue joint’s last day of service will be Sunday, May 8.
Downtown San Antonio bar El Honky Tonk now open and serving up Urban Cowboy vibes
The new country music spot is open daily until 1 a.m.
Texas chain Whataburger will spend at least $500,000 expanding its San Antonio test kitchen
Construction is expected to start in June and finish in October.
San Antonio’s striking symphony musicians end mediation, citing management’s ‘inflexible’ offers
Musicians said management’s offers would gut the orchestra and make it even harder to correct its financial course.
San Antonio’s new sandlot baseball team hopes to improve the mental health of local food workers
The baseball league is now set up as a mental wellness program with the Saint City Culinary Foundation.
The Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade action will energize Democratic voters. What’s that mean in Texas?
If considerable funding rolls into the state, it could help narrow margins for Democrats, experts say, but that’s a big “if.”
Glitter Political: Peter Sakai remembers his roots as he vies to serve as Bexar County Judge
When County Judge Nelson Wolff announced his retirement last year, Sakai, 67, stepped down from his district court bench to make his dedication to the race clear to voters.
EVO Entertainment will open 12-screen theater and entertainment venue on San Antonio’s South Side
The South Park Mall facility will feature a dine-in cinema, bowling alley, bumper cars and more.
San Antonio bars and restaurants sold $74.3 million in booze this March, more than in years
More alcohol was sold in March than in the first two months of 2022 combined.
San Antonio tapas and wine spot Hola! will open next week in Southtown
Photos of the new restaurant show a patio with a view of the Tower of the Americas.
San Antonio’s Freetail Brewing wins coveted Crushie Awards for beer can designs
Freetail was one of seven Texas breweries to snag honors.
South San Antonio bar owner likely to face criminal charges for shooting at ground near patron
The bar owner told police he did not intend to hit the patron, just persuade him to leave the bar.
Bexar County DA Joe Gonzales reassures San Antonio residents he won’t prosecute abortion cases
The Democrat made the assurance on Facebook and during an appearance at a protest on Tuesday.
San Antonio showed its love for Deftones during the band’s Tuesday show at AT&T Center
While the headliner, a local favorite, was the main draw, openers Gojira and Vowws also won over the crowd.
Local collectors can score puro prints at Ray Tattooed Boy’s exhibition ‘Life Is Yours to Destroy’
Ray Tattooed Boy has teased an exclusive drop of artwork exclusive to the show.
Visiting production of Interview with a Mexican comes to San Antonio’s Guadalupe Theater this weekend
The play was inspired by journalist Gustavo Arellano’s long-running column Ask a Mexican.
Nestle Toll House Café in San Antonio’s Culebra Commons permanently closing
In 2020, the owner asked community members to help her ride out the pandemic.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: The Avett Brothers, Kurt Vile and the Violators and more
Music fans have lots of options, including lo-fi rockers, acclaimed singer-songwriters, Mexican divas and more.
FL!GHT Gallery showcases Michael W. Hall’s abstract works in solo exhibition this month
‘Time Has Changed My Mind’ is Hall’s first solo show in San Antonio.
OPERA San Antonio debuts Verdi’s famed opera Rigoletto at the Tobin Center this weekend
The show is a co-production of OPERA San Antonio, the Boston Lyric Opera, the Atlanta Opera and Opera Omaha.
Agarita joins forces with San Antonio native Nadia Botello for an aquatic concert this weekend
The performance at Alamo Heights Pool is intended to be listened to both above and below the water.






