A former San Antonio resident once dubbed “Mini Madoff” for his prior role in a high-profile bank fraud case received an 18-month federal prison sentence Thursday after pleading guilty to credit card fraud and falsifying Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings. Among other things, federal authorities accused Christopher Richardson, 37, of using made-up names for the […]
Mr. International is coming to Central Texas for a free concert celebrating the University of Texas football team’s entry into the NCAA’s Southeastern Conference. Miami-born rapper and singer Pitbull will perform Sunday, June 30, in front of UT-Austin’s iconic tower, following an 8:30 p.m. fireworks display. Entry is free, and no-cost parking will be available […]
Tejano music performer and TV host Johnny Canales, whose long-running variety program helped provide early exposure to superstars including Selena and Emilio Navaira, has died at age 77. Canales’ family confirmed his passing in Thursday Facebook post. The news comes after media reports in May that the bandleader, DJ and star-maker was in declining health
The Federal Election Commission is again poking around the campaign finances of unsuccessful U.S. House candidate Brandon Herrera, this time asking the Republican political novice to provide more info on the employment and occupation status of donors. On Tuesday, the FEC sent a letter to Herrera campaign treasurer Thomas Datwyler — a longtime GOP operative […]
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Mifepristone, a common abortion inducing medication, will remain on the market without additional restrictions after the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously rejected an anti-abortion group’s challenge to the drug’s approval.
Father’s Day is this Sunday. Have you made plans?
Touted as the largest culinary market in the Southwest, San Antonio’s new 40,000-square-foot Pullman Market is indeed a beast to behold. The foodie mecca opened at San Antonio’s Pearl complex in late April, boasting shelves upon shelves of top-quality groceries and colorful displays of locally grown produce.
Editor’s note: Assclown Alert is a column of opinion, analysis and snark. When it comes to immigration, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott seldom lets the truth get in the way of racist fearmongering.
Sony Pictures Entertainment has purchased Austin-based upmarket movie chain Alamo Drafthouse for an undisclosed amount, according to media reports. Word of the sale comes a week after five Alamo Drafthouse franchise locations closed in North Texas and four months after Hollywood news site Deadline reported that the cinema chain could be looking for a buyer.
The play In a Margaret Atwood Minute, which starts this weekend at San Antonio’s Overtime Theater, depicts a not-too-distant future when the country is under siege. Certain things have ceased to be — liberal arts studies, gay marriage and freedom of expression included.