Despite U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz dropping $4.4 million to woo Texas Latinos — the state’s second-largest voting block — they overwhelmingly favor U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, Cruz’s Democratic challenger, a new poll shows. Indeed, Allred — an NFL linebacker-turned-congressman — holds a 20-point lead over the Republican incumbent among Texas Latinos, according to the 2024 […]
West Side outdoor venue Jaime’s Place is hosting a performance by drag king troupe Los MENtirosos this Saturday, followed by a dance party. Known as a gathering place to celebrate West Side cultura, Jaime’s Place clearly isn’t shying away from the intersection of Chicano and queer issues. “The West Side is a historically marginalized community, […]
Conspiracy buffs, ufologists and lovers of quality camp are in for a potential treat as a 90-minute “experiential extension” of the History Channel’s long-running Ancient Aliens TV program heads to town. Ancient Aliens Live will take to the Tobin Center Stage this Friday to explore a wide range of pseudoscientific and pseudohistoric topics.
A San Antonio police Lt. Paul Mendoza has been suspended for 45 days without pay for being “completely wasted” and “stumbling” while carrying a firearm in the lobby of a downtown hotel, disciplinary records show. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Police Department also suspended two other high-ranking officers without pay for failing to respond to a […]
International orchestral group GEA Live will take audience members on an auditive adventure through the enthralling world of Avatar: The Last Airbender. This Thursday, the orchestra will take the stage at San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre to perform the new cult classic’s most iconic instrumentals. The set also is timed to a two-hour montage of beloved […]
San Antonio mayoral candidate Rolando Pablos on Tuesday unveiled a 10-point plan to support the local restaurant industry, which has been roiled by a wave of recent closures. The plan from Pablos — a former Republican Texas Secretary of State — includes streamlining licensing and regulatory paperwork for restaurants, offering grants to those affected by construction […]
Central Texas cowpunk act Hickoids is raising money for a good cause with the release of a 7-inch vinyl record featuring two classic song covers: the 13th Floor Elevators’ “You’re Gonna Miss Me” and Elton John’s “The Bitch is Back.” Sales of the single will benefit High Voltage Music, which offers free after-school music instruction to San […]
Two San Antonio police officers were temporarily suspended without pay this month over allegations they used unnecessary force during separate arrests, disciplinary records show. Officer Steven Elderkin received a 15-day suspension after an internal review found that he used a leg sweep against a handcuffed suspect, causing him to fall forward. What’s more, Elderkin used […]
The following is a piece of opinion and analysis. Termed-out San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg is clearly looking to cement his legacy. However, there’s a good chance he won’t be remembered as the leader who saved the the San Antonio Missions, the city’s minor-league baseball team, from relocation but as another mayor in a long […]
Bad Takes is a column of opinion and analysis. The Greek philosopher Cornelius Castoriadis traced the creation of democracy to its roots in ancient Athens.