San Antonio’s West Side can’t be replaced. The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center on Saturday presented its 17th Annual Paseo por el Westside, celebrating the culture and history of the neighborhood and honoring the community’s struggle against destruction and displacement. More than 100 people gathered at the Rinconcita de Esperanza to enjoy a full music […]
As Texas struggles to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population, a state fund had $1.28 billion available this year to support projects that could deliver water even in a severe drought. Unfortunately, 23 worthy projects requested a total of $4.2 billion, prompting the state to deny 13 of them — the first time […]
Plans to build portions of the border wall in Big Bend National Park are off after bipartisan backlash over the proposed construction, a top U.S. Customs and Border Patrol official told the Washington Examiner. CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott said the Trump administration was no longer planning to construct the wall within the national park following […]
Sure, Texas has postcard-pretty beaches, spring-fed rivers and enough scenic campgrounds to keep REI shoppers spiritually fulfilled until they’re no longer fit to travel. But sometimes a proper road trip calls for something a little — or a lot — stranger than a sunset selfie. Thankfully, South and Central Texas still cling to one of America’s finest […]
The City of San Antonio starting to address the risks of cryptocurrency — or at least warn residents about them. City Council on Thursday unanimously approved an ordinance requiring businesses operating cryptocurrency kiosks — Bitcoin teller machines, for example — to post signage warning users of common cryptocurrency scams. District 7 Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito called […]
The FORGE Scholastic Esports Championship is expanding the mission of its annual competition held at San Antonio’s Boeing Center at Tech Port. This year’s event, held the weekend of May 15-17 and targeted to collegiate and grade-school esports competitors, aims to connect their play to educational and professional growth, according to organizers. Integrating Rally Cry’s […]
The governor’s threats have produced quick wins on hot-button issues important to the GOP base – immigration and perceived threats posed by Islam. The post By threatening public safety grants, Greg Abbott exerts control over Texas cities appeared first on San Antonio Current.
From the outside, an Alamo Heights home recently listed for $1.2 million looks nice enough. However, the view from the exterior gives little indication of the jaw-dropping opulence inside. Indeed, the 1947 structure harbors surprises around every corner thanks to well-appointed design choices. That’s not to say that its curb appeal is anything to sniff […]
During a Thursday meeting marked by more tension between Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and others on City Council, the body approved the first two contracts to begin construction and development for the $4 billion Project Marvel development. Council approved the city pacts, 10-1, with Jones casting the sole “no” vote. The deliberations come as the […]
San Antonio City Council is considering raising property taxes for the first time in 33 years to account for the loss of city revenue resulting from rapidly dropping property values, the Express-News reports. The matter was brought up at city council meeting Wednesday afternoon, during which City Manager Erik Walsh said city revenue projections haven’t […]