With the Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair relocating to Hemisfair from its longtime roost in Historic Market Square, the downtown mercado is launching a new, week-long music fest to take its place. More than 70 Tejano, country and rock acts will perform Saturday, March 9 through Sunday, March 17, at the first-ever Market Square Spring Fest. The shows […]
San Antonio restaurant chain Krazy Katsu, known for its Asian-inspired sandwiches, has temporarily closed its Medical Center location after a theft forced the shutdown of the shopping center where it’s located. Krazy Katsu’s owners shared news of the closure in a Tuesday social media post and reminded diners that the business’ flagship Olmos Park store, 5257 […]
San Antonio sports commentator Mike Jimenez drew a flurry of online criticism for saying San Antonio will have trouble landing another professional sports team because the city is “poor” and “lacks visionaries.” The comment came during an episode of the Alamo City Sportscast, a podcast during which he and co-host Joe Garcia discussed a recent […]
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, on Tuesday won the crowded Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate, setting him up to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in a fight this November for control of the upper chamber. While Allred faced a total of nine opponents in the primary, his toughest was state Sen. Roland Gutierrez […]
Pro-school voucher candidate Marc LaHood has won the Republican nomination for Texas House District 121 with more than 50% of the vote, defeating State Rep. Steve Allison, a three-term incumbent. LaHood’s win is a victory for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who donated nearly $700,000 in ad spending between Jan. 26 and Feb. 24 to LaHood […]
Facing a crowded field of colorful candidates, two-term incumbent congressman Tony Gonzales, who represents U.S House District 23, is heading for a run-off against a far-right Youtube vlogger known as the “AK Guy” in Tuesday’s Republican primary. Gonzales, whoses district stretches from San Antonio to El Paso, brought home less than 50% of the vote […]
During his Sunday appearance on 60 Minutes, Gov. Greg Abbott denounced the idea of Texas seceding from the U.S. — a statement that riled up ‘TEXIT’ activists who spent months trying to get the question on the state party’s primary ballot. During the interview, which primarily focused on the standoff Abbott forced with the federal […]
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and his City Council colleagues could see their salaries more than double next year — if a commission’s recommendations get approval both from voters and council itself. During Monday’s council meeting, the city’s Charter Review Commission subcommittee on council pay and compensation, led by Trinity University Chief of Staff Luisa […]
This week’s live music options are about getting people up and moving. From rockabilly and swing revivalist Brian Setzer and two-steppin’ cowpunk ensemble Hickoids to a daylong ska fest and the dance floor-ready Latin grooves of Volcán, these are performers that inspire more than passive listening.
Congress’ budget bickering is about to claim another casualty: a widely praised program that helps low-income families afford broadband internet service. The federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides qualifying families with a discount on internet service of up to $30 per month and up to $75 per month on qualifying tribal lands.