Ted Cruz faces complaint to feds about podcast raising money for his reelection

A pair of government watchdogs say the Texas Republican appears to be using his podcast’s syndication deal to skirt federal campaign finance laws.

by Sanford Nowlin April 9, 2024June 26, 2025

News

Herding Cats: How one local woman is fighting to tame San Antonio’s stray problem

More than 150 formerly stray cats live at Bear Den Cat sanctuary outside of San Antonio.

by Michael Karlis April 8, 2024May 21, 2025

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San Antonio’s iHeartMedia donated total of $630,000 to Ted Cruz-linked super PAC

One expert told the told the Houston Chronicle the donation begs ‘the question of whether this is an unlawful contribution.’

by Michael Karlis March 29, 2024October 29, 2024

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Texas GOP officials condemn Charles Butt, chair of San Antonio’s H-E-B

Texas GOP officials in several counties accused Butt of crimes against the party’s platform, including accepting food stamps.

by Michael Karlis March 28, 2024May 5, 2025

Arts

Three ways to view the total solar eclipse in San Antonio on April 8

The edge of the path of totality will cross over San Antonio from the southwest to the northeast, with the Hill Country towns of Kerrville and Fredericksburg located near its center.

by Kelly Nelson March 28, 2024May 11, 2025

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Three members of family indicted in slaying of pregnant San Antonio teen

Police allege Christopher Preciado killed Savannah Soto, her boyfriend and her unborn child in December.

by Michael Karlis March 28, 2024January 7, 2025

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Alex Jones warns Texans the ‘deep state’ plans sinister shit for the solar eclipse

Counties north of San Antonio issued disaster declarations ahead of the eclipse — something Jones ginned up into a conspiracy theory of biblical proportions.

by Michael Karlis March 27, 2024March 11, 2025

News

Appeals court votes not to reinstate Texas’ ‘show me your papers’ law

The ruling likely means Texas’ Senate Bill 4 will remain blocked until a court issues a final ruling on its legality.

by Sanford Nowlin March 27, 2024May 11, 2024

Food & Drink

Owners of San Antonio’s Up Scale closing restaurant, moving Little Em’s into it

Up Scale will serve its last plates April 6, and the expanded Little Em’s will reopen late this fall.

by Nina Rangel March 26, 2024July 9, 2025

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Cost of living comfortably in San Antonio jumped 43% from last year

Last year, a San Antonio resident needed a little over $59,000 to live comfortably. Now they need $85,000, according to a new study.

by Michael Karlis March 25, 2024July 29, 2025

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San Antonio councilman asked pastor with reported history of anti-gay remarks to give prayer

Pastor Patrick Jones spoke at the invitation of Councilman Manny Pelaez during a meeting where council discussed creating a permanent LGBTQ+ advisory board.

by Michael Karlis March 22, 2024October 25, 2024

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San Antonio’s ACS failed to follow up with ‘rescue partners,’ audit says

ACS officials said they have since fixed problems highlighted in the report, including failures to follow up on animals’ safety and sterilization status.

by Michael Karlis March 21, 2024December 28, 2024

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Still stinging from St. Mary’s construction, businesses are wary about new VIA bus line

San Antonio business owners fear VIA’s Green Line will experience construction delays, but officials with the transit authority said they want the project to move quickly while minimizing harm.

by Michael Karlis March 20, 2024May 20, 2025

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Texas is among the worst states for women financially relative to men

Texas women earn considerably less than men and are far less likely to own businesses, contributing to the state’s third-from-the-bottom ranking.

by Sanford Nowlin March 19, 2024October 8, 2024

Food & Drink

Arizona-based Hash Kitchen to open two San Antonio restaurants by year’s end

The new brunch-focused restaurants near Brackenridge and Shavano parks appear to be the company’s first foray into Texas.

by Nina Rangel March 19, 2024July 15, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio Jim’s location at Broadway and Hildebrand closes after 53 years

The closure leaves the homegrown diner chain with 14 Alamo City stores.

by Nina Rangel March 18, 2024July 13, 2025

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Gov. Abbott said donations would pay for migrant buses, but they only covered 1% of cost

The rest of the $1,500-per-person cost of transporting 100,000 asylum seekers to other locations has fallen on Texas taxpayers.

by Sanford Nowlin March 18, 2024July 23, 2025

Music

During San Antonio show, Drake gives away $35,000 to fans facing hard times

Giving away large sums of cash has become a common occurrence during the Grammy-winning performer’s It’s All A Blur tour.

by Michael Karlis March 16, 2024May 7, 2025

Arts

Majestic Theatre kicking off new Broadway in San Antonio series, including MJ, Moulin Rouge!

Tony Award-winning musical comedy Shucked and the 50-year revival of The Wiz are also making their SA debut.

by Sanford Nowlin March 14, 2024February 16, 2025

Mr. Teriyaki opened its second location in August and two more are already in the works.

Food & Drink

San Antonio-based Mr. Teriyaki opening new Westover Hills location

The restaurant will open near Tom Slick Park later this year.

by Nina Rangel March 13, 2024May 11, 2025

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Ted Cruz faces complaint to feds about podcast raising money for his reelection

Herding Cats: How one local woman is fighting to tame San Antonio’s stray problem

San Antonio’s iHeartMedia donated total of $630,000 to Ted Cruz-linked super PAC

Texas GOP officials condemn Charles Butt, chair of San Antonio’s H-E-B

Three ways to view the total solar eclipse in San Antonio on April 8

Three members of family indicted in slaying of pregnant San Antonio teen

Alex Jones warns Texans the ‘deep state’ plans sinister shit for the solar eclipse

Appeals court votes not to reinstate Texas’ ‘show me your papers’ law

Owners of San Antonio’s Up Scale closing restaurant, moving Little Em’s into it

Cost of living comfortably in San Antonio jumped 43% from last year

San Antonio councilman asked pastor with reported history of anti-gay remarks to give prayer

San Antonio’s ACS failed to follow up with ‘rescue partners,’ audit says

Still stinging from St. Mary’s construction, businesses are wary about new VIA bus line

Texas is among the worst states for women financially relative to men

Arizona-based Hash Kitchen to open two San Antonio restaurants by year’s end

San Antonio Jim’s location at Broadway and Hildebrand closes after 53 years

Gov. Abbott said donations would pay for migrant buses, but they only covered 1% of cost

During San Antonio show, Drake gives away $35,000 to fans facing hard times

Majestic Theatre kicking off new Broadway in San Antonio series, including MJ, Moulin Rouge!

San Antonio-based Mr. Teriyaki opening new Westover Hills location