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Homegrown: San Antonio’s LocalSprout is sowing sustainable success
LocalSprout, which celebrates 10 years in business this year, has emerged as a powerful champion of sustainable food in the Alamo City.
Ay Caramba Taco Cantina taking over former Señor Fish spot near the Pearl
The new eatery north of downtown San Antonio will showcase flavors of Arandas, Jalisco.
Toro Kitchen + Bar serving Spanish fare at new location in far North San Antonio
The new spot boasts an upper level cocktail bar and a custom-made sculpture by San Antonio mixed-media artist Ernesto Ibanez.
Ne Obliviscaris bringing its violin-fueled extreme metal to San Antonio
The Australian band will perform at The Rock Box on Sunday, Oct. 15.
Aerosmith postpones San Antonio concert after lead singer fractures larynx
Tickets already purchased for the Nov. 1 show will remain valid for the new concert date.
Texas Republicans stuck with Speaker Kevin McCarthy, but it wasn’t enough to save him
In January, some Republican Texans led the charge to challenge McCarthy’s leadership bid. But this time, all Republicans voted to save McCarthy and all Democrats voted to remove him.
San Antonio Food Bank CEO to lead 2024 Battle of Flowers Parade
The parade, themed ‘¡VIVA AMOR 2024!’ will take place April 26.
Two San Antonio resorts top Condé Nast’s list of best in the Southwest
La Cantera Resort & Spa took the top spot, while the J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country came in at No. 2.
San Antonio’s High Street Wine reopens after months-long renovation
The acclaimed wine bar’s renovation more than doubled its size.
New electric scooter company Veo rolls into San Antonio
Veo plans on deploying 1,000 scooters in San Antonio this fall, and some area already cruising downtown streets.
Federal judge rules San Antonio can’t block Native American worshippers from city park
Members of the Native American Church sued the city after it fenced off part of Brackenridge Park they consider sacred.
Comedian Chris Tucker coming to San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre next month
Tucker is stopping in the Alamo City as part of The Legends Tour, his first set of stand-up road dates in more than a decade.
San Antonio Government Hill eatery The Ridge at the Hill sets Oct. 14 grand opening
The casual eatery is owned by the family that’s operated Southtown staple La Tuna Grill for nearly 20 years.
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar loses car, sushi dinner, iPad in D.C. carjacking
The congressman, whose district includes San Antonio, was unharmed, and police later found the car.
San Antonio residents scorn Yelp for snubbing city on taco-related lists
Adding insult to injury, Yelp ranked Austin as the best taco city in the nation.
San Antonio Spurs fans should expect wins this season, Popovich says
‘All my expectations are really to learn and how to win as quick as possible,’ No. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama told reporters.
Historic downtown San Antonio bridges to close, undergo repairs for 2 months
The project’s scope includes the removal and replacement of rivets, bolts and other hardware across three bridges.
San Antonio ranks as a top U.S. city for gamers, study finds
San Antonio’s internet quality and speeds helped it land high on the list.
San Antonio’s Oscar de la Tienda closes doors, blames construction woes
The shop has served as community space since 2021 but faced setbacks when construction made it hard to access.
San Antonio Raspa Squad, take note: Big Daddy’s Eats & Treats has relocated
The sweet treat spot has moved just half a mile away and is now operating from inside Burgerteca.
San Antonio burger haven Biff Buzby’s to expand with second location near MacArthur Park
The new Nacogdoches Road location will offer ample patio seating and a kids playground — amenities not available at the flagship Toepperwein restaurant.
‘They just tried to scare us’: Anti-abortion centers teach sex ed inside some Texas public schools
The groups work in dozens of school districts across the state, but some public health experts say their curricula can be misleading and biased.
DPS still avoiding a public reckoning on Uvalde Massacre
By delaying the appeal of a fired Texas Ranger, Director Steve McCraw is also postponing a public reckoning.
Gov. Greg Abbott says special lawmaking session will begin on Oct. 9, likely on school vouchers
The session comes as a rift between the Texas House and the Senate grew following Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial, raising questions about the chambers’ ability to compromise on education issues.
Gov. Greg Abbott trumpets launch of Texas equity index at New York Stock Exchange
Abbott’s online announcement was greeted with a lukewarm response, including jeers over the state’s inability to pay raises to teachers.
Former San Antonio Spur Joshua Primo poised to sign with LA Clippers
Word of Primo’s signing comes hours after the NBA suspended him for four games for ‘conduct detrimental to the association.’
San Antonio grocer H-E-B rolls out tortilla throw blanket once again
A total of 11 stores in the San Antonio area are reportedly carrying the blanket, and it’s also available online.
Former San Antonio Spur Josh Primo gets 4-game suspension over indecent exposure claim
The suspension has some sports analysts speculating that Primo may be close to signing a contract with a team.
Lawsuit by Attorney General Ken Paxton’s accusers can continue, Texas Supreme Court rules
The whistleblower lawsuit, which argues that four senior staffers were improperly fired in retaliation for reporting Paxton to the FBI, returns to a Travis County trial court for action.
Dave Bautista, Lucy Cooper’s: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
This week, Devils River Whiskey announced that former WWE wrestler and actor Dave Bautista bought a stake in the distillery.
OPERA San Antonio is bringing a dark fairy tale to the Tobin Center’s stage
Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel is based on the Brothers Grimm children’s story of the same name.
San Antonio’s Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival returns to Brackenridge Park in October
The day’s festivities will include monarch butterfly and pollinator-themed activities for people of all ages.
San Antonio’s Legoland to host family-friendly Halloween-themed events throughout October
Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party will run from Sept. 30 to Oct. 31.
P!nk Interrupted, Wemby Controversy: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Also in this week’s top news is an interview with Sammie ‘Big Sam’ Williams from Jazz’SAlive headliner Big Sam’s Funky Nation.
Elon Musk mocked on X for wearing cowboy hat backward during South Texas trip
Musk’s trip to the border “to see what’s really going on” drew ridicule from people accusing him of cowboy cosplay.
Little Bites: Taco Booklets, tequila festivals and delivery partnerships
Tex-Mex staple Teka Molino has introduced what it claims are the city’s first puffy breakfast tacos.
San Antonio’s Sofia’s Pizzeria to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants series
The makers of the YouTube show also visited Lucy Cooper’s Ice House on their visit to the Alamo City.
EEOC files suit in San Antonio alleging discrimination by group that helps disabled workers
The suit argues that National Telecommuting Institute failed to help find jobs for visually impaired people.
Five free ways to celebrate the annular solar eclipse in San Antonio
In addition to the celestial show, eclipse viewing parties will feature educational activities, live music and more.
San Antonio Zoo school wins prestigious architectural award
The Will Smith Zoo school also be featured in this month’s issue of Texas Architect Magazine.
San Antonio ranks among best U.S. cities for golfers in new study
Other Texas cities including Dallas and Houston also landed in the top 25.
Movie star Dave Bautista buys stake in San Antonio’s Devils River Whiskey
Bautista is best known for his role as Drax the Destroyer in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.
For first time, all five of the San Antonio Spurs’ preseason games will be on TV
Two of the preseason matchups will be televised nationally.
San Antonio’s Retox Bar will close, ending 15-year run
The owner said his team is looking to unveil a new nightspot later this year or in early 2024.
Nola Brunch & Beignets may open new San Antonio location
The head chef at Nola is listed as the tenant on a lease in San Antonio’s Museum Reach area.
San Antonio Food Bank prepares for demand increase during government shutdown
The USDA has said SNAP benefits will continue as scheduled through October, but officials with the nonprofit still expect a spike in need.
First defendant pleads guilty to charges related to deaths of 53 migrants in San Antonio
The defendant will be sentenced in January for two counts of conspiracy to transport undocumented migrants resulting in serious injury.
Ted Cruz votes against bipartisan bill to avoid government shutdown
Cruz’s Democratic rivals seized on the vote, saying it shows he’s out of touch with working Texans.
Tokyo Cowboy’s food satisfies with pan-Asian flavors, even if its name is a little misleading
Tokyo Cowboy sports an impressive menu of Japanese whiskies and a kitchen that turns out dishes that range around the Pacific Rim, from Spam to Sukiyaki burgers.
San Antonio’s Lucy Cooper’s to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants series
The YouTube series will be filming this Thursday at the restaurant’s San Pedro Avenue location.
How the looming government shutdown will affect Texans
A federal shutdown would put thousands of Texans in financial precarity. Congress has less than a week left until the end of the fiscal year on Oct. 1, and a shutdown appears imminent.
Reported XFL and USFL merger may not save springtime football, San Antonio expert says
The XFL, which includes the San Antonio Brahmas, lost $60 million this past season, according to league owner Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
Taco Cabana extends love letter to San Antonio with limited-time Big Red and Barbacoa offer
The specialty combo will roll out Sept. 29 and be sold until supplies run out — which probably won’t take long.
Three San Antonio brewers take home medals at Great American Beer Festival
Second Pitch Beer Co., Longtab Brewing and Roadmap Brewing Co. all landed medals at the prestigious annual competition.
San Antonio 12-year-old wins global Lego competition
Marisol Acosta won the competition with her Dreamer Dragon, a majestic-looking purple beast made out of Lego clouds.
San Antonio-area high school student arrested for trying to take officer’s gun
The 17-year-old is also accused of trying to stab another student with a pencil.
San Antonio singer-songwriter Jerry David DeCicca playing free album-release show
DeCicca’s latest album, New Shadows, guest appearances by Los Lobos guitarist David Hidalgo, rising indie-rock singer Rosali and Tortose guitarist Jeff Parker.
San Antonio-area priest accused of assaulting elderly woman who worked for church
The priest has worked in at least eight San Antonio-area Catholic churches since 2017, according to authorities.
Table Talk: Spilling the beans on San Antonio’s Pulp Coffee Roasters
James and Liza Mireles founded Pulp Coffee almost seven years ago inside LocalSprout Food Hub, where they were among the first tenants.
Federal judge rules Texas’ anti-drag law unconstitutional
‘LGBTQIA+ Texans, venue owners, performers, and our allies all came together to uphold free expression in our state — and we won,’ the ACLU of Texas said.
P!nk kicks out man for creating disturbance at San Antonio concert
The man rushed to the front of the stage to show off a message condemning circumcision displayed on his cell phone.
Art Institute of San Antonio students say pending closure puts them in limbo
Students said they were notified of the closure days before. They’re now scrambling to find new schools that will accept them.
‘We are not going away’: Paxton whistleblowers vow to continue legal fight in court
On Monday, the former state employees argued that Paxton has failed to uphold key parts of the settlement agreement, including a $3.3 million payment and a promise to apologize.
Montopolis pairs live music with silent horror film L’Inferno at Slab Cinema Arthouse this weekend
The visual spectacle of L’Inferno coupled with an inventive musical performance is likely to please both San Antonio cinephiles and horror lovers.
Group urges San Antonio to hire consumer advocate ahead of CPS Energy rate hike
Officials with the city-owned utility are working to finalize a proposed rate increase to cover pricy but needed upgrades to plants and equipment.
Online controversy erupts after 19-year-old Wemby spotted in San Antonio bars
Texas sports-media personalities feuded over whether the Spurs star should have been inside a bar.
Study: San Antonio Spurs will be among NBA’s highest-grossing teams this season
Despite San Antonio being one of the poorest cities with an NBA team, Spurs tickets are among the league’s most expensive for the upcoming season, the study found.
Elvis Costello to play first-ever San Antonio show early next year at Majestic Theatre
This version of Costello’s touring band also features Texas guitarist Charlie Sexton.
San Antonio-based Twang inks deal to get its beer salts into Walmarts nationwide
The family-owned company’s products will go into 3,500 Walmart stores, up from the 700 currently carrying them.
Jazz’SAlive headliner Big Sam’s Funky Nation comes with a packet of New Orleans’ special sauce
Sammie ‘Big Sam’ Williams launched Funky Nation in 2000 after a stint with his city’s revered and long-running Dirty Dozen Brass band.
Texas leads the nation in oil production. What about industry-related deaths?
An industry leader in the Permian Basin said the new report proves safety regulations are helping. Other observers say more data is needed to understand risks of extraction.
More than 45 employers looking to hire at Goodwill San Antonio career fair
Amazon, the City of San Antonio, Marriott International and Zachary Construction Corp. will be among the employers present.
San Antonio posted one of nation’s largest drops in median home prices
The Alamo City metro also had the second-worst decline in pending home sales, according to a new report.
San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili buys pro table tennis team
Ginobili’s purchase of the Florida Crocs comes a week after the NBA Hall-of-Famer was spotted playing pingpong at a San Antonio park.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Guns N’ Roses, $uicideboy$, Frankie Cosmos and more
Alamo City singer-songwriter Elnuh and Arizona metalcore outfit Eyes Set to Kill are also performing this week.
New Braunfels’ former city hall to be turned into upscale restaurant and office space
The project is being undertaken by the same hospitality group that developed McAdoo’s Seafood Co.
San Antonio’s East Central High School secured after call about shooter
Deputies have since searched the campus and found ‘no signs of shots fired or a shooter at the school.’
San Antonio filmmaker recalls time he recorded Jimmy Buffett interview on private island
Buffett died earlier this year after a four-year battle with skin cancer. He was 76.
Off-duty San Antonio cop charged with DWI after his truck was stuck on median
The off-duty officer refused to take part in a standard field sobriety test, but authorities later obtained a warrant to draw blood, according to a report.
New anti-DEI law for public Texas colleges presents hiring challenges
The law requires publicly-funded universities and colleges to close their diversity, equity and inclusion offices, creating hiring challenges.
San Antonio Zoo welcomes adorable meerkat pups to newly opened habitat
The revamped meerkat habitat now houses a larger and more active family of the mammals, according to zoo officials.
Paxton critics pile on, calling impeachment trial rigged
House Speaker Dade Phelan wrote an op-ed for his hometown newspaper saying the ‘fix was in from the start,’ while other Republican officials are calling for Phelan’s resignation.
University of Texas at San Antonio jumps 92 spots on U.S. News & World Report rankings
UTSA’s improvement since last year was the most dramatic of any U.S. college or university, according to school officials.
San Antonio officials warn of heavy traffic due to P!nk and GNR concerts next week
VIA Metropolitan Transit’s Park & Ride option is available to and from the concerts.
Newly restored Talking Heads doc Stop Making Sense is as exuberant and wonderful as ever
Critic Pauline Kael once called it ‘a continuous rock experience that keeps building, becoming ever more intense and euphoric.’
Study: Texas home to some of nation’s most conservative colleges
Five of the nation’s top 25 most conservative colleges and universities are located in the Lone Star State.
San Antonio ISD to hold first community input meeting regarding school closures on Saturday
SAISD proposed closing 19 schools over the next two school years during a board meeting earlier this week.
Prison Lockdown, Solar Eclipse: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Four San Antonio-area state parks are ideally located to take in October’s annular eclipse.
Maddy McMurphy’s, Texas Kosher BBQ Championship: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
An FDA alert for canned Spam sold at H-E-B was also one of the week’s top stories.
Texas has more streets honoring athletes than any other U.S. state, study finds
The most commemorated athlete was neither a person nor from Texas.
San Antonio’s Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon releases race route
The courses for December’s 5K and 10K runs have been updated and now start at West Houston Street and North Santa Rosa Street.
Dill Dinkers to open 20 indoor pickleball facilities in San Antonio
The first location, likely in Northeast San Antonio, is expected to open by year’s end.
New Anti-Defamation League study brands Texas as hotbed for hate groups
ADL documented two extremist murders in the Lone Star State and six terrorist plots during 2021 and 2022. It also highlighted antisemitic incidents in San Antonio.
San Antonio Spurs’ arena is now officially the Frost Bank Center
It’s the third name change for the arena since its 2002 opening.
UT Health San Antonio receives $5 million to expand long COVID care
The money will help improve treatments for long COVID patients, particularly those in underserved communities.
New San Antonio honky tonk Blayne’s opening above Francis Bogside
The live-music venue from bar developer Steve Mahoney is the latest nightspot to open in St. Paul Square.
Little Bites: Financial pains, new lunch menus and one-year celebrations
Coffee and vinyl record shop Vice Versa launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover the cost of a major repair that forced it to close for several days.
Despite lack of space, migrants keep arriving at San Antonio center
Venezuelan migrants said they’ve been sleeping in the parking lot outside the Migrant Resource Center for days due to lack of space.
San Antonio secures first-ever nonstop flights to Europe
The flights to Frankfurt, Germany, are seasonal only, and they didn’t come cheap to the city.
Wemby and Manu spotted playing ping pong at San Antonio park
The No. 1 draft pick and the NBA legend were also seen shooting hoops at a park tucked beneath an I-35 underpasss.
Two new San Antonio-area public parks to open this weekend
The parks will serve as vital habitats for migratory animals and pollinators. They include more than 250 native plant species.
San Antonio’s Migrant Resource Center running out of space amid flood of arrivals
Officials are expecting 6,000 migrants to arrive in San Antonio by Friday, the shelter’s operator said.
San Antonio airport ranks among the best in U.S. and Canada in J.D. Power study
Overall, Lone Star State Airports had a strong showing in this year’s rankings.
New online ad blasts Ted Cruz as ‘grifter’ for constantly promoting his podcast
The 50-second spot was paid for by the Lose Cruz PAC, launched in June by Democratic operatives.
Buzzy Austin psych band Daiistar playing album-release show in San Antonio
The band’s show this Sunday at Paper Tiger kicks off a tour that will have it sharing stages with the Black Angels, the Dandy Warhols and the Brian Jonestown Massacre.
GOP senators, open to Paxton conviction, flipped when they realized they were still short the votes
‘I feel there were six senators who were ready to be the 21st vote,’ said Sen. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas. ‘But they didn’t want to be the 20th vote.’
San Antonio Philharmonic planning more free holiday performances to expand its audience
The Philharmonic aims to make its free performances annual events that build excitement in the community.
San Antonio’s Alamo Beer buying local craft beer brand VIVA
Alamo Beer, one of the city’s largest and oldest craft beer companies, has been producing VIVA’s beers under contract for more than a year.
Democrats ask White House to halt Texas’ purge of people from Medicaid rolls
Since April, almost a million Texans have lost access to Medicaid, twice the amount of any other state, according to the lawmakers’ letter.
Four San Antonio-area state parks will offer prime view of solar eclipse
The parks sit in the path of totality, offering the best visibility of the solar eclipse, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife officials.
Study: Texas among most diverse U.S. states
While the Lone Star State ranked high in many types of diversity, it landed near the bottom for political diversity.
Deco Ballroom celebrates the start of spooky season with Edgar Allan Poe-themed Raven’s Ball
The gothic gala will feature music, live entertainment, specialty libations and a moody market.
Bad Takes: Recent shootings of San Antonio cops should be wake-up call about guns
As local leaders point fingers about the cause of the shootings, we should take a serious look at Texas’ lax firearms laws.
Texas’ lockdown of its overheated state prisons is worsening an already volatile situation
Experts warn that the crackdown, which began Sept. 6, will only exacerbate already inhumane conditions inside Texas prisons.
Texas actor Matthew McConaughey says he’s not interested in seeking office
The Oscar winner teased a possible run for governor in 2021 but now says he’s too busy raising kids to mess with politics.
Annual Parktoberfest celebration returns to Brackenridge Park on Sunday
The free event features German food and music, as well as plenty of beer.
San Antonio Philharmonic makes season debut with concert featuring Igor Stravinsky’s The Firebird
Internationally acclaimed violinist Chee-Yun will also join the ensemble for a performance of Édouard Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: The Midnight, Citizen Cope, Mr. Pidge and more
LA-based Zulu is also bringing its pissed-off hardcore punk to the Alamo City.
Groundbreaking Latina comedian Cristela Alonzo comes to San Antonio’s Tobin Center Wednesday
Alonzo will take the stage to discuss her book Music to My Years: A Mixtape-Memoir of Growing Up and Standing Up.
Assclown Alert: Putting bias on full display with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
Patrick tried to appear impartial during the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton, but his recent words about the process suggest he had an agenda.
