The Trump picks who could decide our climate future
It’s not just the EPA. From Elon Musk and RFK Jr. to Marco Rubio and Doug Burgum, Trump’s choices to lead key agencies are poised to set a very different climate agenda.
Toys for Tots refuses to take donations for needy kids from San Antonio adult store
The decision comes even though Love Shack Boutique has collected items for the group for the past four years.
DNA of missing San Antonio realtor found on saw belonging to husband Brad Simpson
Earlier this week, Simpson was indicted by a Bexar County grand jury on a murder charge.
Speaker Dade Phelan abandons bid for third term, amid bruising leadership battle
Phelan, a Beaumont Republican, had previously insisted he had enough votes to thwart a challenge from the right led by state Rep. David Cook of Mansfield.
LA-based Jinya Ramen Bar will open second San Antonio store on Dec. 17
The chain will have 16 Texas locations after opening its new SA store.
Two San Antonio police offers suspended over separate uses of excessive force
SAPD disciplined one officer on claims he hit a suspect’s head against the ground and another on allegations he kicked a man in the face.
San Antonio City Council approves forced sterilization of roaming dogs
Owners who let their dogs wander and bite people will also face higher fines.
Texas weighs social media bans for minors as schools and police face challenges
A Texas lawmaker has introduced a bill prohibiting minors from using social media accounts as school districts become a ‘hunting ground’ for online dangers.
San Antonio’s retro bar and grill Billie Jean closes after less than a year
Would-be customers said the doors were locked and the TV had been ripped off the wall.
San Antonio’s Sala Diaz will present provocative performances, short films this Saturday
SA visual artists Jonesy and Megan Solis will screen short films, while Sarah Fox will perform a transgressive puppet show.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pledges to ban delta-8 and all other THC products
Patrick, who controls the agenda in the Texas Senate, said he’s backing a bill to outlaw the products statewide.
San Antonio’s Hot Holidays on Houston festival reschedules due to rain forecast
The seasonal beverage event, originally scheduled for Dec. 7, has been pushed back to Dec. 20.
If Trump makes cuts to Medicaid, Texas officials could seize the opportunity to further slash the program
State leaders have shown a decadeslong antipathy toward the health insurance program. If Trump makes severe reductions, it’s unlikely leaders would have the political will to make up any lost federal funds with state money, experts say.
Texas travel-stop chain Buc-ee’s sues Missouri booze-thru, alleging trademark infringement
The rancorous beaver is demanding that all Duckees merchandise be destroyed.
Natural Bridge Caverns’ Caroling in the Caves nights take place weekends through Dec. 23
The San Antonio-area attraction also has a 30-foot Christmas tree, an outdoor maze and an ice-skating rink.
San Antonio Krampus Parade counters satanic panic with ‘Puro Pinche Krampus Portal’ merch
Fundamentalists warned the parade would ‘open a demonic portal.’ Parade organizers have since added the portal to their merchandise.
After Texas banned puberty blockers and hormones for trans kids, adults lost care, too
As limitations on trans teens increase, doctors have left the state, weakening an already threadbare system for trans adults.
San Antonio’s Carver Center screening The Black Power Mixtape this Friday
The documentary, which is being shown for free, includes rediscovered footage plus interviews with notable Black Panthers.
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event slamming into San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center
General tickets for the Jan. 25 event go on sale Friday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m.
Holiday rooftop pop-up bar brings Christmas ski chalet vibes to downtown San Antonio hotel
Peppermint Peak at the River Walk’s InterContinental Hotel will run Dec. 6-27.
Former Air Force Under Secretary Gina Ortiz Jones joins San Antonio mayoral race
Jones’ announcement coincided with that of District 6 Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda.
San Antonio Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda confirms mayoral bid
Cabello Havrda is now the third sitting member of council seeking the city’s highest elected office.
Trump’s Mexico and Canada tariffs would kill 2 million U.S. jobs, Texas economist warns
The move also would result in higher inflation, a cut to gross domestic product and a decrease in earned income.
Otaku Anime and Food Festival returning to San Antonio with Winter Wonderland event
The festival will bring cosplay, sumo wrestling, manga and dumplings to the Rolling Oaks Mall Dec. 14 and 15.
San Antonio man Brad Simpson indicted on murder charge in relation to wife’s disappearance
Suzanne Simpson was reported missing Oct. 6, and authorities still haven’t located her remains.
San Antonio resident records supposed UFO downtown in TikTok video
The video appears to show a rotating object flying over downtown San Antonio on Sunday night.
San Antonio police officer punished for failing to look into family violence call, running side hustle
Officer Gabriel Sanchez, who served a 30-day suspension, was also disciplined for using sexist and racist language.
What Trump 2.0 could mean for public education
Houston native and education expert Diane Ravitch urges a fight for ‘the future of Texas, and for the future of the children’ under Trump’s proposed reforms.
27-hole mini-golf course Holey Moley opening in San Antonio on Friday
In addition to neon-lit themed holes, the attraction will include a restaurant with a full bar.
Councilman John Courage cites health issues as he drops from San Antonio mayoral race
Courage was the first candidate to announce in the current mayoral race, and he’s also the first to exit.
New photography exhibit by UTSA students highlights ‘compassion’ in architecture
The show’s opening is scheduled for Wednesday in the downtown San Antonio offices of Lake|Flato Architects.
San Antonio’s VIA offering fare-free rides Wednesday in honor of Rosa Parks
The public transit system has honored Rosa Parks and the civil rights movement every December since 2019.
Esquire Magazine names minds behind San Antonio’s Nicosi as year’s best pastry chefs
The magazine recognized Tavel Bristol-Joseph and Karla Espinosa in its annual Best New Restaurants issue.
Rural providers, advocates push Texas Legislature to ‘rescue’ maternal health care system
Almost half of Texas counties have nowhere to get prenatal care, let alone deliver a baby. This plan offers legislative proposals to shore up what’s left.
Is scandal-ridden Texas energy company Enron back from the dead?
So far, it’s unclear whether the resurrected brand is a joke or a cryptocurrency scheme.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Christopher Cross, Black Flag, Shemekia Copeland
John Darnielle and the melancholic Mountain Goats will also be at the Paper Tiger.
New San Antonio mural honors Spurs coach Gregg Popovich as he recovers from a stroke
Pop has been recovering at home since suffering a mild stroke on Nov. 2.
San Antonio Zoo celebrates arrival of new giraffe with all-day breakfast special
Waffles’ arrival is a big deal since Reticulated giraffe populations are in decline, according to San Antonio Zoo officials.
Lawsuit alleges negligence in overdose death of San Antonio club owner Blayne Tucker
Tucker, who owned The Mix and was a partner in Floore’s Country Store, died in 2022 at age 43.
Burger Boy opening ninth San Antonio location on Tuesday
The first 10 dine-in customers will each receive a $50 Burger Boy gift card.
Back for a second year, New Braunfels Renaissance Faire expands to two weekends
This year’s faire will run Dec. 6-8 and 13-15.
District 9 Councilman John Courage exits San Antonio mayoral race
Courage’s campaign struggled to raise funds in a crowded field of candidates.
Fan spots Hollywood director Robert Rodriguez at San Antonio’s Rolando’s Super Tacos
The SA-born Spy Kids and Machete director said the taco spot is in his “top two” in San Antonio.
Former San Antonio Mayor Howard W. Peak, who launched city’s greenway trails, has died
Peak, who also served on City Council, took important steps to protect the aquifer.
Jingle Bell Rock: Shopping San Antonio-style for the music fan on your list
From new and vintage vinyl to musical gear to local releases, here’s how to keep your gift dollars local.
FDA recalls cucumbers sold in Texas, 12 other states over salmonella risk
The recall applies to all fresh whole cucumbers sold by SunFed Produce.
San Antonio’s first Haywire restaurant will open on Monday
The Plano-based chain specializes in farm-to-table, Texan-inspired steakhouse fare.
San Antonio fundamentalist Christians ask city to halt King William’s Krampus parade
Pastors warned Friday that the German-inspired holiday event would usher in ‘perversions,’ ‘disasters’ and open a demonic portal.
San Antonio’s Haunted Dollhouse Museum offering photos with Krampus
The self-described ‘creepy-cute haunted doll museum’ also will host a holiday party featuring the mythical horned creature.
Here’s how to shop local in San Antonio when buying gifts for those who love beer and spirits
From special tours to membership clubs to brewery merchandise and gift baskets, these options help you support local artisans.
Judson, UTSA grad Sofie Calderon shares screen with Oscar winner in Special Ops: Lioness
Calderon has also appeared in TV series including Grey’s Anatomy, NCIS, Shameless, The Shield and Heroes.
Crypto miners must register with state and reveal power usage under new Texas rule
The Public Utility Commission of Texas adopted the rule amid surging demand for power across the state and a growing crypto mining industry in Texas.
San Antonio’s Signature at La Cantera makes OpenTable’s top 100 restaurants of 2024
OpenTable based its list on customer reviews and the number of reservations made for each restaurant.
San Antonio restaurant Stixs & Stone’s creative take on Asian fusion is mostly a winner
The ‘chef-driven’ menu includes runs the gamut from wok-fried pork belly to a churro bread pudding.
San Antonio’s Ford Holiday River Parade returning Friday, Nov. 29
This is the 43rd year for the annual holiday tradition.
Community college “deserts” deter Texas students from getting a degree, report says
Black and Hispanic high schoolers who have to drive more than 30 minutes to a community college are less likely to pursue a degree, the report found.
Local Reads: Support San Antonio authors by putting these books on your holiday list
From Westerns and horror tales to YA melodramas and poetry collections, plenty of memorable SA reads came out this year.
Conference at San Antonio’s Witte Museum to reckon with Texas’ history of slavery
The two-day conference will examine slavery’s lasting impact on Texas and its economy.
Homegrown Adornments: 10 San Antonio jewelry artists to shop this holiday season
These Alamo City artists create beautiful work that runs the gamut from formal to funky.
