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Cocktail bar Books: A Whiskey Society opening next month in San Antonio’s Stone Oak area
The latest venture from Toro Kitchen + Bar’s owner will have a grand opening the week of Dec. 13-14.
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Texas State Board of Education approves Bible-infused curriculum
Critics say the curriculum overemphasizes Christianity. Texas school districts don’t have to use it but will receive $60 per student if they do.
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San Antonio Rep. Henry Cuellar voted for ‘nonprofit killer’ bill passed by U.S. House
Critics argue the bill could be used by the Trump White House to dismantle opposition groups.
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‘Fundamental breakdown’: How San Antonio-based USAA landed in regulators’ hot seat
Amid steady growth, USAA’s banking arm failed to make investments needed to satisfy regulators and some longtime customers.
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After Soap Factory displacement, tenants at Robert E. Lee Apartments fear they’re next
Housing activists and downtown tenants protested Wednesday at the offices of San Antonio’s housing authority.
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San Antonio ISD issues bold terms that could halt Missions baseball stadium project
In exchange for land needed for the development, SAISD wants 1,250 affordable housing units and a $45 million building.
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Clip of San Antonio high-speed chase, arrest of laughing suspect goes viral
Suspect Audrey Marie Schneider, 37, is reportedly facing felony and misdemeanor charges.
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San Antonio ISD demands affordable-housing deal in exchange for ballpark land sale
The district also wants a new building and annual payments if it’s to give up land needed for San Antonio Missions’ stadium.
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Texans overwhelmingly voted for Trump. Now, they’ll overwhelmingly suffer the economic fallout.
Texas consumers and businesses will feel the hurt from Trump’s tariffs and deportations, economists warn.
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San Antonio restaurateur Jorge Cortez of Mi Tierra fame has died at 81
La Familia Cortez Restaurants owns five San Antonio properties, also including La Margarita and Pico De Gallo.
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University of Texas San Antonio cancels Friday classes after suspected student suicide
UTSA is offering an array of mental health services on Friday, including therapy dogs and counseling sessions.
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San Antonio man Brad Simpson charged with murder of missing wife
Authorities believe Suzanne Clark Simpson’s body is in the Bandera area, one TV station reports.
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Burlesque performer Susie Hamilton wins council seat in San Antonio’s Windcrest suburb
An anonymous mailer attempting to discredit her for her showgirl past seems to have backfired and helped her win.
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Texas Democrat Colin Allred falls short of taking Ted Cruz’s Senate seat
If Allred had beat Cruz, he would have been the first Dem to win a statewide seat in Texas since 1994.
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Republican Texas AG Ken Paxton says attorneys ready to litigate election results
Paxton also declined to join other attorneys general in calling for a peaceful transfer of power.
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San Antonio’s Freetail Brewing ending retail distribution to focus on its restaurants
The business’ two brewpubs will continue to serve its beer along with wood-fired pizzas and other food.
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Star Sandra Oh, chef José Andrés stop by San Antonio’s Best Quality Daughter
Best Quality Daughter head chef Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin posted about both visits on Instagram.
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Bait and Switch: Tenants at San Antonio’s Soap Factory Apartments say relocation promises ring hollow
Residents of the downtown complex are balking at conditions required to collect a $2,500 move-out stipend.
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Windcrest candidate targeted by mailers drawing attention to her burlesque background
‘I don’t think a male candidate would be attacked for their body,’ said Susie Hamilton, who’s running for Windcrest City Council.
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Plans for new San Antonio Spurs arena on hold after state declares ITC a landmark
The Institute of Texan Cultures was rumored to be the site of the new arena, but a state board now may stand in the way.