Since bursting onto the scene in the 1990s as a comic unafraid to share bold, brash, and unapologetic takes on race, sexuality and social issues, Margaret Cho has emerged as an icon for women, the LGBTQIA+ community, Asian Americans and other marginalized groups. The Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian, actor and musician’s latest outing is billed […]
One of Texas’ most historically disadvantaged school systems is facing a tough decision that could disrupt the education of as many as 10,000 students. San Antonio’s Edgewood Independent School District is considering school closures as it grapples with decades of declining enrollment and funding challenges, school officials warned during a series of October community meetings.
Launched in 1993 by like-minded artists and UTSA grads Leigh Anne Lester and Jayne Lawrence, Cactus Bra Space helped pave the way for many other artist-run spaces in the Blue Star Arts Complex. Quirkily named after a sadistic-looking brassiere Lester fashioned from cactus pads, the gallery championed an experimental ethos during an impressive 19-year-run, hosting […]
British comedian, actor and political activist Eddie Izzard’s The Remix Live tour is being billed as a chance for her to “remix and re-imagine” select bits from 35 years of standup performances. However, given the gender-fluid comic’s surreal, stream-of-consciousness delivery, it’s hard to imagine this being a standard greatest hits package.
Tennis legend Venus Williams is coming to San Antonio’s Trinity University this winter as a 2023-2024 distinguished lecturer, school officials said Wednesday. In a conversation moderated by Trinity University President Vanessa B. Beasley, the seven-time Grand Slam champion will discuss themes including determination and leadership while delving into the intersection of sports, culture and personal […]
As Priscilla — filmmaker Sofia Coppola’s engrossing new film — begins, it’s 1959 and 14-year-old Priscilla Beaulieu (Cailee Spaeny) is living in Wiesbaden, West Germany, where her stepfather, an Air Force captain, is stationed. Lonely for her friends back in Texas, Priscilla spends a lot of time painting her nails, spritzing her hair with Aqua […]
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is celebrating its centennial by offering free day-use admission at all state parks on Nov. 5, according to a news release. This event aims to connect more people to the state’s available parklands, according to state officials. “This centennial has highlighted the work that past and current staff have […]
The San Antonio Police Department is still searching for two suspects who shot a loss-prevention officer at North Star Mall on Tuesday, according to KSAT. A man and woman in their 40s were attempting to shoplift at Macy’s when the officer approached them, according to the station’s report. The male suspect then shot the officer […]
A custom cake a Texas mom ordered from San Antonio-based grocer H-E-B ended up with such a colossal fail that her TikTok video about the experience went viral, racking up 10.5 million views. TikTok user babygirlsoso ordered a cake from an H-E-B bakery decorated to look like a Minion character from the animated movie Despicable […]
NBA legend and sports commentator Charles Barkley is ribbing San Antonians again over their love of fattening foods — only this time he tried to pull Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama into the fray. Following the Spurs’ epic comeback victory Tuesday over the Phoenix Suns, the ever-controversial Barkley asked the No. 1 draft pick if he’d ever […]