Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. A group of Democratic state lawmakers on Friday asked the U.S. Justice Department to investigate potential violations of federal law and civil and voting rights related to Texas state leaders’ recent voter roll […]
Christopher Cross — the San Antonio native singer-songwriter with five Grammys, an Oscar and a Golden Globe — is coming to Sunken Garden Theater to raise money for the place he first played 55 years ago. The Alamo Heights graduate known for ’70s and ’80s chart-toppers such as “Sailing” and “Ride Like the Wind” will […]
District 5 City Councilwoman Teri Castillo is calling bullshit on claims that the proposed $160 million stadium complex for San Antonio’s minor-league baseball team won’t cost taxpayers anything. Indeed, Castillo went toe-to-toe with Missions ownership during a special hearing on the project Thursday. During the exchange, she called plans to finance the development with through […]
The most colorful member of the San Antonio Spurs roster has banged up his equally colorful ride. Jeremy Sochan, the Spurs power forward known for his neon-hued hair, crashed his neon green Porsche on the city’s North Side on Aug. 24 and may have been speeding during the time of the crash, MySA reports.
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The state and its third biggest city are set to square off in court over a ban on guns at Texas’ most celebrated tribute to itself — the State Fair. Texas Attorney General […]
San Antonio Pets Alive! is again urgently seeking animal lovers to adopt or foster dogs in the shelter’s kennel, which is currently at capacity. Officials with the nonprofit warned Friday that if the dogs aren’t adopted or placed with foster parents soon, the care facility could be unable to accept more due to capacity restraints.
The San Antonio Missions’ plans for a new $160 million ballpark and entertainment district picked up serious headwinds during a tense and, at times, rowdy City Council hearing Thursday afternoon. The project, which includes the construction of a 7,500-capacity ballpark along with commercial, entertainment space and a new residential tower, was first presented to council […]
When in comes to providing access to mental health services to college students, Texas ranks last in the nation with a 0.0 score on a scale of zero to 10, according to a new study released this week. The obstacle Texas students face in getting care is the lack of an available workforce in mental […]
Starting Labor Day Weekend, cinephiles can view costumes used in the highly anticipated movie sequel Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice at the Santikos Casa Blanca theater. The costumes are on display at the 11210 Alamo Ranch Parkway location in advance of the movie’s Sept. 6 release. The iconic, striped Beetlejuice suit is featured front and center in the […]
There’s a new spot for hootin’ and hollerin’ on the St. Mary’s Strip. Neon Moon Saloon will hold its grand opening Friday, Aug. 30, bringing “y’allternative” vibes to the former Squeezebox space at 2806 N. St Mary’s St. The bar, named after a Brooks & Dunn song, will mix country with rock ‘n’ roll, according to […]