‘They need to fix something quick’: Texans without power for days are getting angry

Nearly a million Texans were still without power on Friday. And the utility company with the most outages was facing threats of violence.

by Dante Motley and Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune July 13, 2024September 21, 2024

News

New study ranks San Antonio as one of nation’s top moving destinations

Only Houston attracted more self-movers in 2023, according to an analysis by Penske Truck Rentals.

by Travis E. Poling May 8, 2024December 26, 2024

Food & Drink

Jim’s diner on San Antonio’s Broadway corridor taken over by Houston-based Adair Kitchen

The Houston-based comfort-food chain will make its San Antonio debut this fall.

by Nina Rangel May 1, 2024May 13, 2025

News

How Hearst’s ‘Weather Wonks’ invisibilize climate crisis

Hearst Newspapers’ ‘science-informed’ weather reporting initiative promised to help keep readers safe, but the ‘Texas Weather Wonks’ have entirely ignored the primary driver of recent extreme heat — human fossil-fueled industry.

by Greg Harman, Deceleration March 16, 2024March 3, 2025

News

Texas counties lead the US in population growth, Census says

Kaufman County, east of Dallas, grew faster than any other in the country from 2022 to 2023. Harris County added the most new residents.

by Madaleine Rubin, The Texas Tribune March 15, 2024July 15, 2024

News

Study: Texas has nation’s seventh-most expensive groceries

Dallas and Houston were also among the priciest cities for panty items.

by Michael Karlis February 16, 2024June 23, 2025

News

San Antonio narrowly in compliance with new EPA soot rules

A total of 10 Texas counties are in noncompliance, and Bexar barely squeaked by, according to EPA data.

by Sanford Nowlin February 8, 2024September 10, 2024

News

San Antonio plans to tackle violence with a public health approach. Here’s what that looks like.

Houston and Austin already use similar methods. San Antonio will aim to reduce gun-related violence, sexual assaults and other crimes against people.

by Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune January 17, 2024August 2, 2024

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s Chama Gaúcha steakhouse eyes downtown location

The new eatery will be across the street from the Majestic Theatre.

by Nina Rangel October 9, 2023July 18, 2025

News

Judge shoots down Texas Republicans’ ‘Death Star’ bill as unconstitutional

San Antonio was party to the lawsuit seeking to overturn the state law, which prevents cities from enacting business regulations.

by Sanford Nowlin August 30, 2023October 9, 2024

Cannabis

New York consumes more cannabis than any other city in the world

Houston landed at No. 6 on the new list, which measures big metros’ annual weed use.

by Sanford Nowlin August 1, 2023February 15, 2025

News

San Antonio has highest rate of STDs of Texas’ big cities, study finds

Nearly 20% of San Antonio residents under 65 lack health insurance, which experts say contributes to the problem.

by Michael Karlis March 27, 2023April 14, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio-based Brazilian steakhouse chain Chama Gaucha expands to North Texas

The new location in Grapevine is the company’s fourth.

by Nina Rangel March 1, 2023July 4, 2025

Food & Drink

North Carolina-based fried chicken chain Bojangles eyes spring opening for first San Antonio store

The 8610 Potranco Road store is still under construction and will serve breakfast in addition to lunch and dinner.

by Nina Rangel February 24, 2023April 9, 2025

News

New study: Texans worried about layoffs as recession fears mount

Residents in four Texas metros, including San Antonio, were among the 10 most worried about layoffs.

by Michael Karlis February 15, 2023August 17, 2023

News

San Antonio among the best cities in the nation for a kid-friendly vacation, report says

‘One thing that isn’t bigger when it comes to Texas is trip costs,’ said the report, which also praised SA’s safety and array of fun options.

by Michael Karlis February 2, 2023September 10, 2024

Music

Bad news, San Antonio music fans: No stop from Beyoncé, Ozzy says touring days are over

Beyoncé’s latest tour will once again skip the Alamo City, and Ozzy Osbourne is retiring from touring due to health issues.

by Sanford Nowlin February 1, 2023July 22, 2025

News

Assclown Alert: Targeting the ‘other’ with State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst

Critics warn that Kolkhorst’s bill banning people from four countries from buying land in Texas will worsen anti-Asian sentiment, which is growing.

by Sanford Nowlin January 26, 2023August 12, 2024

News

San Antonio among the dirtiest cities in the U.S., according to new study

The city scored poorly in the living conditions, infrastructure and customer satisfaction categories.

by Michael Karlis January 25, 2023April 11, 2025

News

Downtown San Antonio recovering faster than most in COVID-19’s aftermath, study says

Activity in downtown San Antonio is about 68% of what is was prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to researchers at the University of California at Berkley.

by Michael Karlis January 24, 2023May 25, 2024