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 […]
The San Antonio Zoo is honoring the sacrifice of frontline workers by offering them free admission in September. From Sept. 1 through Sept. 30, those currently employed as doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters and EMTs from across Texas will receive free admission into the award-winning zoo. The only requirement is that they provide the appropriate […]
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. A University of Texas at Austin student has sued the university, President Jay Hartzell and Vice President and Provost Sharon Wood, claiming that the university violated his First Amendment rights when he was […]
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro on Thursday released his third annual list of Latino films submitted for inclusion in the National Film Registry, among them favorites such as Blood In, Blood Out and Like Water for Chocolate. After soliciting recommendations earlier this summer, the San Antonio Democrat’s office says it received hundreds of suggestions through various […]
San Antonio lost a bit of soul recently. However, a local business owner is hoping the community can pull together to bring it back. After more than a decade in business, Alamo City home-cooking staple Mrs. Kitchen Soul Food Restaurant closed its doors due to financial hardships.