This article was originally published by the Texas Observer, a nonprofit investigative news outlet. Sign up for their weekly newsletter, or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.” At Huntsville Unit, a prison situated on the edge of a vast national forest 70 miles north of Houston, the close calls increase with the heat.
McALLEN — A federal court struck down a regulatory agency’s authorization of two controversial, multi-billion-dollar gas export projects in far South Texas, one of which is already under construction. The ruling orders federal regulators to correct procedural deficiencies before reconsidering authorization of the projects for a third time. It is the latest ruling since a […]
The San Antonio Botanical Garden has tricks and treats in store this fall. Oct. 3 through Nov. 2, the Botanical Garden will stage Halloween-themed immersive experiences across its 38 acres, ranging from family-friendly to those on the spookier side, according to garden officials. Seasonal food and drinks also on the menu. During the day, families can […]
Comic and actor Sebastian Maniscalco, who co-wrote and starred in the 2023 film About My Father, is bringing his It Ain’ t Right tour to San Antonio on Sunday, Aug. 11.
With school starting this month, the San Antoni Zoo is offering families one more chance to enjoy summer fun at steep discounts. During the month of August, those who buy a zoo admission ticket will get an additional ticket free of charge. Adult tickets start at $31.99, while tickets for children under 11 cost $27.99, […]
On Friday, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg touted the news that Delta Airlines will add nonstop service from San Antonio International Airport to Boston starting Nov. 11. “Delta’s timely decision to serve this route demonstrates the strong demand between San Antonio and Boston and that it warrants nonstop service on a legacy carrier,” Nirenberg said […]
The San Antonio Zoo has another accolade to add to its impressive list: Newsweek named it the nation’s third-best zoo in the magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice awards. Finalists for Newsweek’s contest are determined by panel of experts at the publication, after which the selections go to a public vote to determine placement, according to the […]
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is again demanding SeaWorld San Antonio release its dolphins from captivity after a newborn aquatic mammal died at the amusement park this week. On Wednesday, SeaWorld San Antonio released a Facebook statement revealing that a Pacific white-sided dolphin calf had died in its captivity. “Despite our round-the-clock care […]
A man interested in becoming a Bexar County Sheriff’s Office cadet was arrested last week after a recruiter found child pornography on the applicant’s phone, according to county records. It’s the second time this summer a BCSO cadet applicant was busted for having kiddie porn on an electronic device, records also show. Joseph Matthew Juarez, […]
A local man was arrested last week for a series of toilet bombings at San Antonio-area Wash Tub carwash locations, the Express-News reports. The first two incidents reportedly occurred July 19 and 20 in Helotes. However, police weren’t involved until a similar attack happened July 26 at the Wash Tub location at 1534 N. Loop 1604 […]