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Making Art Accessible: San Antonio artists embrace the flexible format of prints
Prints can make great gifts for the art-lover in your life — if you don’t keep them for yourself instead, that is.
Alamo Beer’s hefty triple IPA inspired by UTSA Roadrunners packs a juicy punch
The 10.5% ABV brew is only available at the downtown-area taproom.
These San Antonio bars and restaurants are holding holiday-themed pop-ups
Elsewhere, Gino’s Deli, Chicken N Pickle, Artisan Craft Bar and Dog & Pony Grill have all scheduled Yuletide events.
Rental prices for San Antonio apartments have declined, study finds
The price of a one-bedroom apartment in SA dropped 9.5% from a year ago, according to the recent report.
Industry platform names five San Antonio culinary pros as ‘Rising Stars’
San Antonio’s honorees include the chefs behind Leche de Tigre, The Jerk Shack and Curry Boys BBQ in addition to the owner of Roadmap Brewing Co.
San Antonio’s second Dave’s Hot Chicken to open this Saturday
The new store near Brooks City Base is one of eight the chain has planned for the Alamo City.
Comedian, actor Sebastian Maniscalco coming to San Antonio next summer
The About My Father star will appear at Frost Bank Center on Aug. 11. Tickets go on sale this Friday.
Eagle Pass border crossing reopens after sudden closure Monday
CBP closed Bridge I at around 3 p.m. on Monday afternoon over concerns about a rise in illegal border crossing attempts.
‘How long can we keep this up?’ Food banks are under pressure from Texas’ high level of food insecurity
Inflation, stagnant federal funding for food programs and high housing costs mean that demand at food banks still hasn’t returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Alamo breaks ground on new education center
Officials hope the $25 million addition will drive an increase of 100,000 annual visits by Texas school children.
Texas A&M names Mike Elko as new head football coach
The announcement comes after the university spent more than $75 million to fire former football coach Jimbo Fisher. A&M did not immediately say how much it will pay Elko.
San Antonio Tamales Festival returns for fourth year Dec. 2-3
The free event is expected to draw vendors from all over the state.
U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team returning to San Antonio for January match
Tickets for the friendly against Slovenia go on sale Monday, Dec. 4.
San Anto Zine Fest returning to Central Library next month
The festival will include more than 100 self-published zines authored by creatives from around the nation.
World Naked Bike Ride may be coming to San Antonio next summer
Tickets to reserve a space for the event are available online, but officials with the listed location said they’re unaware of the plans.
‘Largest ice-skating rink in Texas’ now open near San Antonio’s Pearl
Admission runs $15 and includes a pair of rental skates and an hour of ice time.
Joaquin Phoenix and Ridley Scott turn Napoleon into a violent epic starring a petty brat
Scott goes all-in on the battle scenes and Phoenix plays the emperor like a Comic-Con king.
Beloved San Antonio nightspot Luna sold after 20 years
The bar became a haven for live music aficionados thanks to its welcoming atmosphere and respectful treatment of performers.
These are the right-wing ideologues taking over Texas school boards
Conservative consultants and PACs are turning Texas school boards into partisan battlegrounds.
School voucher fallout leaves Texas Legislature with no clear sense on next steps
Vouchers were left without a clear path forward after a decisive vote. Gov. Greg Abbott, who had threatened lawmakers with more special sessions, seems to have turned his attention to punishing voucher opponents in next year’s primary elections.
Ahead of San Antonio show, Pussy Riot member talks about activism, life under Putin
The feminist art-punk collective plays the Paper Tiger on Friday, Nov. 24.
San Antonio has some of the most festive Christmas light displays in the nation, study says
Texas cities Austin, DFW and Houston also topped the list.
Four San Antonio-area farms where you can cut down your own Christmas tree
Fortunately, the farms offer saws to patrons, so there’s no need to worry about uprooting the entire tree like The Griswolds.
San Antonio launches first ever Holidays on Houston Street celebration this year
Events include a community dinner and a European-style holiday market.
Jersey worn by San Antonio’s Wembanyama fetches nearly $1 million at auction
The rookie wore the jersey during his NBA regular-season debut against the Dallas Mavericks.
New study: Texas’ undocumented immigrant population remained relatively stable in 2021
The Pew Research Center analyzed unauthorized immigrant data from 2021 finding that there’s been a significant shift in migrants’ country of origin and where they choose to live in the U.S.
Whistleblowers ask judge to order Ken Paxton, aides to sit for depositions
The motion, filed Tuesday, comes a week after a judge in Burnet County allowed the 3-year-old whistleblower lawsuit to proceed.
San Antonio-based Babe’s Old Fashioned Food to expand with new chicken concept
The mini-chain is planning a new building in Northeast San Antonio.
Feds launch probe into string of migrant drownings near Eagle Pass
At least 13 migrants have recently drowned near Eagle Pass while trying to cross the Rio Grande.
TikTok food critic Keith Lee plans Texas trip
Lee will soon share thoughts on Texas eateries with his more than 14 million followers, starting with Houston.
Comedian Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias will play San Antonio next April on new tour
Tickets for the local favorite’s Frost Bank Center show go on sale this Friday.
San Antonio’s Ghoulish Book Festival returning in March
The gathering will feature New York Times-bestselling author Daniel Kraus, two-time Stoker Award nominee Jessica McHugh and Texas-based writer RJ Joseph.
In the Pocket: European Dumplings Cafe excels at its namesake dish — and more
The Ukrainian restaurant’s menu also features pierogi, pancakes and borsh.
Ted Cruz’s new book Unwoke is as incoherent as it is insincere
Cruz’s disingenuous screed is packed with sensationalized, cherry-picked clickbait with which he hopes to feed the outrage machine.
VHS movies may be part of a bygone era, but some San Antonio shops cater to old-school fans
Today, 4K Ultra HD Blu-Rays are at the top of the physical media totem pole, but plenty of purists still prefer to seek out chunky VHS box sets.
Original Annie movie star, others to appear in San Antonio this weekend
In addition to Annie‘s Aileen Quinn, the 5th Annual Upside Down ’80s Celebration will feature actors from Netflix’s Stranger Things.
Dorćol Distilling’s Brandy Alexander Tour returns to San Antonio, expands to Austin for its ninth year
The local distillery is also celebrating its tenth anniversary.
Alamo Lights holiday celebration returns this weekend
Tickets cost $5 for adults and $4 for children 12 or younger.
San Antonio Food Bank to host trio of Thanksgiving Day events to fight hunger
Thanksgiving Day events include the the 14th annual Turkey Trot 5K and chef-prepared lunches for residents of downtown’s Haven for Hope campus.
Texas age-verification law for porn sites goes into effect while pending appeal
Although a federal judge declared the law ‘unconstitutional on its face,’ an appeals court ruled that it can go into effect while legal challenges play out.
San Antonio gets federal funds for $16 million downtown bike-lane project
The city will use the money to build protected two-way bicycle lanes along Market and Commerce streets.
Texas-based Shiner Beer launching non-alcoholic brew series
The first of its zero-proof beers will appear statewide in January, and at least two more will follow.
Gov. Greg Abbott endorses 58 Republicans who backed his failed voucher bill
Notably absent were the 21 House GOP members who voted against the measure — a sign the governor plans to make good on a threat to primary Republicans who don’t support his education agenda.
Ken Paxton announces investigation of media group following Elon Musk’s lawsuit
After a report from Media Matters showed advertisements from major brands appeared next to antisemitic posts on X, the company sued the media watchdog group and its reporter. The Texas AG’s Office plans to investigate the nonprofit for potential fraud.
San Antonio police officer gets 30-day suspension for shopping, home visits while on duty
Officer Mark Walaski was also disciplined in 2017 for having a relationship with a woman accused of prostitution.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Patricia Vonne, Cancamusa, Angel Du$t and more
Hardcore punk act Angel Du$t varies its approach with the addition of lo-fi vibes, alt-rock singalongs and metallic riffery.
‘America’s Favorite Husband’ Steve Treviño is back in San Antonio for three shows at the Tobin Center
Treviño’s ‘I speak wife’ routine has become of one of his signature bits.
Texas State University to host presidential debate next year
The debate is scheduled for Sept. 16, 2024, and will be the first of four scheduled for the general election.
San Antonio chef Pieter Sypesteyn revives Cookhouse concept for three-night dinner series
The dinners will take place at NOLA Brunch & Beignets on Saturdays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16.
Culinaria’s Winter Restaurant Weeks return to San Antonio Jan. 15-27
The biannual fundraiser lets diners try new local restaurants via a designated, three-course, pre-fixe menu at participating establishments.
San Antonio and Monterrey agree to strengthen economic ties
A San Antonio delegation visited the Mexican city in October to explore collaborative opportunities.
San Antonio’s Box Street will open new location near La Cantera in January
The business revealed expansion plans in May but hadn’t yet set an opening for the new location.
More than 900 weapons turned in at San Antonio’s first-ever gun buyback
Organizers ran out of gift cards hours before the event was scheduled to end.
Gov. Greg Abbott endorses Donald Trump during border trip
Abbott made the presidential endorsement after he and Trump served meals to service members deployed for Operation Lone Star, Abbott’s sprawling border security mission.
Cool as Ice: George Gervin’s new memoir offers insight into the Spurs legend’s ability to connect
Gervin’s book ICE: Why I Was Born to Score was written with veteran hoops scribe Scoop Jackson.
Ford Holiday River Parade will bring cheer to the San Antonio River Walk on Friday, Nov. 24
The titular character from Alamo City Arts’ upcoming production of The Nutcracker will serve as this year’s Grand Marshal.
Texas board rejects many science textbooks over climate change messaging
The Republican-controlled Texas State Board of Education this week rejected most of the proposed textbooks that include climate science for eighth grade students. Five of 12 were approved.
San Antonio to hold first ever-gun buyback this Sunday
The event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. at the Alamodome’s Parking Lot B.
First Look: San Antonio wellness studio Zen Haus seeks to offer inclusive vibes
The St. Paul Square spot offers spa services and instruction along with a tea and smoothie bar.
Texas House kills school vouchers – again
House members approved an amendment stripping school vouchers from the House education bill with a 84-63 vote.
Little Bites: Christmas celebrations at Piatti, Copa Wine Bar making San Antonio food news
Holiday pop-up bars at The Esquire Tavern and Hugman’s Oasis are also on the menu.
San Antonio Zoo Lights returns this weekend
Tickets start at $27 for kids, and $31 for adults.
This San Antonio Taco Cabana store will launch Cheetos Flamin’ Hot menu items Nov. 22
The Cheetos Flamin’ Hot taco and quesadilla will be available starting Nov. 22 at the Balcones Heights-area Taco Cabana, while supplies last.
San Antonio Spurs will face beefed-up Clippers on Monday and Wednesday
The Clippers added James Harden via trade to a stacked roster that also includes Russell Westbrook and Kawhi Leonard.
A dozen House Republicans sign amendment to kill Texas school voucher proposal
Assuming enough Democrats also support the amendment, it would strip vouchers from the massive education bill now up for a vote.
Veteran’s Day Discounts, Burger Boy vs. Chik-Fil-A: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Thanksgiving feasts at local restaurants and new Cuban fusion spot Paladar also made our top food news this week.
Chef behind San Antonio’s Shiro Japanese Bistro opens new Dominion-area spot
Yozora will focus more on yakitori, seafood crudo and teriyaki-based dishes than sushi, which is the specialty of chef Grey Hwang’s flagship eatery.
‘Edgar’ Cake, School Vouchers: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Texas lawmakers also passed a draconian immigration bill widely decried by civil-rights groups.
Federal judge seems wary of Texas ban on TikTok at public universities
Texas joined more than 30 other states in banning TikTok on government-issued phones and computers. A nationwide coalition of professors sued the state over the ban, arguing it has limited their ability to teach and research the social media app.
San Antonio Spurs tap chef Jason Dady for new Tuscan restaurant at La Cantera
The eatery will feature modern American flavors and Tuscan influences, Spurs officials said.
San Antonio chef Steve McHugh of Cured releasing cookbook next spring
Cured: Cooking with Ferments, Pickles, Preserves, & More focuses on McHugh’s specialty: making and cooking with preserved foods.
Drake and J.Cole add second San Antonio tour date
Frost Bank Center added a second show due to high demand, and tickets go on sale this Friday.
Ditch the Kitchen Gadgets: Consider gifting a culinary experience to the foodie in your life
San Antonio is full of opportunities to broaden your loved one’s culinary horizons via classes, tastings and food-focused experiences.
Chip Roy blasts new House Speaker for not letting the government shut down
The tantrum-prone Austin-San Antonio congressman uncorked one for the ages.
In May December, Todd Haynes turns old tabloid tale Into first-rate sexual thriller
The film offers the kind of outrageously brash take on sexual promiscuity more often found in a Lifetime movie.
San Antonio Spurs fans go after Gregg Popovich online over losing streak
One local sports commentator compared the Hall of Fame coach to a rotten banana.
San Antonio’s Rios Southtown Barbacoa relocating to new digs
The eatery is staying in the same neighborhood but jumping to a larger space to accommodate sit-down diners.
San Antonio burger favorite Tycoon Flats opens second location
The St. Mary’s Strip staple has taken over a space on Austin Highway that formerly housed Cerroni’s Purple Garlic.
Uvalde families share mixed emotions about Washington Post’s release of graphic images
One parent said that the media needs to let the victims rest in peace, while another said the images show the need for the government to do something in response.
Here are 50-plus San Antonio-owned coffee spots to support on Starbucks’ Red Cup Day
Starbucks Workers United is asking consumers to avoid the chain on what it calls ‘one of the most infamously hard, understaffed days for the baristas that work them.’
San Antonio musician Nicky Diamonds kicks off Carver’s Intimate Series this Friday
Diamonds is best know half of the bluesy duo Lonely Horse, but he also recently dropped a rich catalog of unreleased solo material from the past 10 years.
Challenges mount for Texas bill that would let state deport undocumented migrants
The Mexican government said it rejects the proposal, and at least one group is preparing a federal lawsuit to challenge its constitutionality.
Chick-fil-A opening far West San Antonio store this Thursday
The new location, at Highway 211 and Potranco Road, is the farthest West San Antonio location to date.
San Antonio man accidentally shoots himself in head while playing with pistol
The man survived and was brought to a local hospital in critical condition.
Famous Seattle pierogi spot bringing its handheld pies to San Antonio for delivery event
The revered Piroshky Piroshky Bakery will be at Alamo Beer on Dec. 15 to deliver its goods to those who preorder.
Uvalde victim’s mother robbed in San Antonio
Felicha Martinez said that the thieves stole a fidget spinner and necklace that belonged to her son.
In the pandemic’s wake, spending with San Antonio businesses may be more vital than ever
About 12.5% of all members of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce shut their doors between March 2020 and April 2021, according to a Texas Public Radio report.
These San Antonio restaurants are offering Thanksgiving meals for take-out or dine-in
Sari Sari Restaurant, Market & Bakery, Davila’s BBQ and Perry’s Steakhouse are among those offering Turkey Day feasts to-go.
H-E-B Frankenstein cake with ‘Edgar’ haircut goes viral
The viral Franken-cake comes weeks after the San Antonio-based grocery faced online mockery for a botched Minion cake.
Jesus Christ Superstar comes to San Antonio’s Tobin Center on 50th Anniversary Tour
The tour’s cast features a blend of rising stars and seasoned performers.
Six holiday markets offering locally made gifts in San Antonio
The River Walk, Pearl, Esperanza Center and more will host a variety of markets throughout November and December.
The Spurs and Wemby will face the Sacramento Kings on Friday
The contest kicks off a four-game home stand for the Spurs.
Texas lawmakers approve bill that would let police arrest undocumented migrants
Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign the legislation, which civil rights groups warn oversteps the state’s authority and will lead to racial profiling.
Innovative San Antonio rockers Buttercup releasing new album once deemed ‘too intense’
Buttercup will play a Nov. 18 show at Hermann Sons Ballroom celebrating the release of Grand Marais.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Pitbull, Cattle Decapitation, Garrett T. Capps and more
The Trilogy Tour features Latin music mainstays Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull and Ricky Martin on one bill.
Lightscape holiday light display returns to San Antonio Botanical Garden for third year
Among this year’s installations is a San Antonio-exclusive design of bluebonnet flowers and cowboy-style nutcrackers.
Extraterrestrial drag queen Alaska crash lands at San Antonio’s Bonham Exchange Thursday
Beyond drag, Alaska has her own fragrance, has released four studio albums and has been in a Sharknado movie.
Assclown Alert: Losing (repeatedly) on school vouchers with Gov. Greg Abbott
Abbott’s failure to win over state lawmakers on school vouchers shows his inability to make deals and find common ground with opponents.
Bad Takes: Journalists have flinched from telling the ugly truth about Texas’ new immigration bill
How can the state consider it ethical to imprison someone for 20 years on an immigration law violation?
