Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appears to be following through on his promise to enact retribution on GOP lawmakers who won’t back his so-far failed push for school voucher legislation. On Monday, Abbott issued an endorsement for every Republican in the Texas House who supported its most recent voucher bill. His move comes days after a […]
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation Monday evening into Media Matters for possible fraudulent activity in response to the media watchdog group’s report last week that prompted companies to pull advertisements from X, […]
A San Antonio police officer last month received a 30-day suspension without pay after an internal affairs probe found that he went shopping for auto parts while on duty and visited his home during times when he should have been handling service calls, KSAT reports, citing department records. The same officer, Mark Walaski, received an […]
San Antonio music fans shouldn’t expect a lot of highlights on Turkey Day — unless the sound of Uncle Louis snoring on the couch in the middle of a football game is your idea of music. That said, there are plenty of reasons to hit the venues over the weekend, including Chilean-born dream popper Cancamusa, […]
Best known as “America’s Favorite Husband,” comic Steve Treviño has made a name for himself for relatable standup routines about the trials and tribulations of married life from the male point of view. Those in long term relationships will likely know exactly what he means when he says “my wife’s rules only apply to me” […]
Texas State University in San Marcos will host the first of four scheduled general election presidential debates next year, according to school officials. The debate is scheduled for Sept. 16, 2024, and will make Texas State the first Lone Star State location to host a presidential debate, officials also said. In a statement, the school […]
The mayors of San Antonio and Monterrey, Mexico, have agreed for their cities to work together to drive economic growth. Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Monterrey Mayor Luis Donaldo Colosio Riojas signed a letter of intent Thursday saying the metros will collaborate on issues including workforce development, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, healthcare and tourism. “This is another […]
San Antonio brunch baddies will soon be able to snag midday eats and mimosas at Box Street All Day’s second brick-and-mortar location, this one near the Shops at La Cantera. In a weekend social media post, the popular downtown dining spot revealed a January opening date for its new satellite, located at 17038 Fiesta Texas Drive, […]
San Antonio foodies who were crushed when New Orleans-inspired concept Cookhouse closed in 2020 will have a few chances next month to relive its decadence. In a social media post, chef-owner Pieter Sypesteyn said he’s bringing Cookhouse dishes back for a limited dinner series on Saturdays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16. The dinners will take […]
Local nonprofit Culinaria from Jan. 15-27 will host its winter Restaurant Weeks, a series of lunch and dinner deals at some of San Antonio’s most popular eateries. The biannual fundraiser lets diners try new local restaurants via a designated, three-course, pre-fixe menu at participating establishments. The discounted menus are available during brunch ($25), lunch ($20 and $30) […]