Minor local celebrity Spurs Jesus’ recent appearances promoting Project Marvel may have less to do with him taking his cosplay adventures to new levels than with carrying out the duties for his day job. That’s because Spurs Jesus, whose real name is Cordero Maldonado, actually works for downtown-promotion group Centro San Antonio as a membership […]
Democratic U.S. Rep. Greg Casar will run for a redrawn Austin-area congressional seat after Texas Republicans targeted him with redistricting. Casar — a progressive whose current district includes portions of both San Antonio and Austin — announced his plans Monday on social media, saying he’s running in the new district to “take on Trump, his […]
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. A Texas House panel on Monday approved a legislative proposal limiting transgender peoples’ use of bathrooms in government buildings, the first time in over eight years the lower chamber has advanced a “bathroom […]
As fall arrives, San Antonio finally appears to be heading into cooler temps. What better excuse for live music fans to seek out even cooler sounds? Let’s take a look at the week’s options.
The state agency that oversees the Alamo has purchased downtown San Antonio’s historic Menger and Crockett hotels, both steps away from the historical site. The General Land Office, which has overseen day-to-day operations at the site since 2015, made the purchases to “strengthen the visitor experience at the state’s most visited historic site,” according to an […]
The San Antonio Zoo will disburse 20,000 complimentary tickets to people affected by the deadly July 4 floods in the Texas Hill Country as part of its Zoo Cares: Together for Texans campaign, officials with the attraction said. “The success of this effort reflects the power of Texans helping Texans,” Zoo President and CEO Tim […]
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Paper Tiger, alleging the San Antonio music venue illegally blocked a police officer from bringing a service weapon onto its premises. Paper Tiger staff prevented SAPD Officer Raul Tijerina from entering with his weapon on Jan. 17, according to the lawsuit filed on Thursday in Bexar County District […]
Parts of Texas could be the next targets of President Donald Trump’s much ballyhooed “crime crackdown” after Fox News reported Friday that he plans to deploy National Guard troops to 19 states in the coming weeks. Indeed, Texas is reportedly slated to have the largest such deployment, according to British newspaper The Independent. Although federal […]
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Just 10 months ago, Todd Smith was preparing to stand trial, accused of soliciting exorbitant fees in exchange for state hemp licenses. Smith was a top political consultant for Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid […]
San Antonio fast-food chain Burger Boy’s original location on the St. Mary’s Strip is temporarily closed after a blaze ripped through the building last Friday, according to company officials. “Due to unforeseen circumstances, our original location at 2323 N. St. Mary’s St. will be temporarily closed until further notice,” Burger Boy said in a social […]