During a weekend political roundup show, veteran GOP strategist Susan Del Percio accused Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton of turning off Texas voters on both sides of the aisle. “He is just so fundamentally flawed, and he represents everything people are frustrated with [about politics], including Republicans,” Del Percio said on progressive news channel […]
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott announced that his agency is pausing construction work in Big Bend National Park while he conducts an “on-the-ground evaluation,” reversing course after heavy machinery had begun moving dirt. In a video posted to X on Monday, Scott announced that he was en route to the […]
In a narrow vote, City Council on Monday rejected Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ proposal to add the city’s $489 million contribution towards a new $1.3 billion Spurs arena to the November ballot. Members Sukh Kaur, Phyllis Viagran, Marina Alderete Gavito, Ivalis Meza Gonzalez, Misty Spears and Marc Whyte voted against the measure, narrowly beating out […]
To the delight of South Texas millennials eager to relive the Camp Rock side-bang era, the Jonas Brothers are expanding their current tour to include San Antonio. The pop trio will bring The Burning Up Tour All Over Again to Frost Bank Center on Saturday, Nov. 14, venue officials said Monday. Tickets go on sale […]
The New York Times placed two San Antonio-area eateries on its list of the nation’s 41 best Mexican restaurants. Though San Antonio has no shortage of exceptional Mexican restaurants, the publication chose Beacon Hill hole-in-the-wall Garcia’s Mexican Food and Seguin barbecue spot Burnt Bean Co. for its national shortlist. The Times’ writers praised Garcia’s for its […]
Nearly century-old federal restrictions on certain short-barrel firearms and silencers were lifted Thursday for some gun groups and government agencies in several states, including Texas, after the Trump administration declined to file an emergency appeal challenging a federal court order. Gun rights activists and Republican lawmakers called the change a historic win for the Second […]
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro will receive the Public Service Award at the 39th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards in September. The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) announced the honor this week, citing the San Antonio Democrat’s longstanding commitment to expanding opportunity, strengthening communities and advocating for Latino and immigrant families. Castro is now in his seventh term in […]
San Antonio has lost another longtime family-owned dining spot. Zorba’s Greek Mediterranean Grill, 2110 NW Military Highway, has shut down after nearly two decades in operation, according to a statement posted Friday on its Instagram account. “After 18 years of serving our community, we are happy to announce that we have flipped our sign to […]
Dallas-based sushi concept Nori Hand Roll Bar & Sushi will make its debut at Pearl next spring, according to officials with the downtown dining and retail development. State regulatory documents show the restaurant is going into 1118 E. Elmira St., Building 1, in the Cooper’s Row development, across the river from the Pullman Market. It’s […]
Sometimes San Antonio’s summer heat feels less like weather and more like a hostile presence. When stepping outside feels like opening an oven door, it’s time to start looking for creative ways to avoid spontaneous combustion. Luckily, the Alamo City offers plenty of ways to chill out without spending the entire day inside your house […]