A Bexar County judge on Tuesday dismissed charges against a far-right blogger who was arrested for trespassing on private property last year while attempting to film migrants at San Antonio International Airport. Police arrested self-proclaimed “citizen journalist” Hernando Arce — a San Antonio resident who describes himself as a “Alpha MAGA Male” in his X […]
U.S. Rep. Greg Casar has introduced a bill that would connect Texas’ self-contained power grid with the rest of the United States, arguing the move could prevent disasters such as 2021’s Winter Storm Uri, which crippled the state and left hundreds dead. Casar — whose district spans parts of both San Antonio and Austin — […]
New Braunfels waterpark Schlitterbahn is preparing to hire 2,000 people for its 2024 season, officials said Wednesday. The park’s annual recruiting campaign, scheduled for Feb. 17-24, aims to fill positions in departments including lifeguards, housekeeping, security, park services and food and beverage, according to a company statement. Pay rates run as high as $17 per […]
As much as U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz likes to sphincter snorkel Donald Trump, you’d think he’d have put on his best-fitting new suit when he got an invite to Mar-a-Lago — the reality show star-turned-president’s Florida residence — over the weekend. Instead, Texas’ junior senator showed up in a blazer and pants that fit his […]
Authorities arrested a juvenile Tuesday who’s been committing crimes and sharing video of them on social media while taunting the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Javier Salazar told reporters Tuesday. A few weeks ago, the 15-year-old suspect shared a clip of himself cutting off what appears to be an ankle monitor in the parking lot […]
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Fast-casual chain Salad and Go is expanding its San Antonio-area footprint yet again, this time to the northern suburb of Cibolo, the Express-News reports. The Arizona-based company known for made-to-order salads, wraps, breakfast burritos and bowls is bringing a location to FM 1103 and Green Valley Road, according to the daily. The first San Antonio Salad and Go […]
Those who didn’t land tickets to the Black Pumas’ sold-out stand at Stable Hall can console themselves in knowing that’s not the only hot ticket in town. In addition to a couple of strong local and regional lineups, the week includes performances by jazz saxophone dynamo Lakecia Benjamin and landlocked surf-rocker group Husbands. Friday, Feb. 16
Love lost, dumplings found. At least that’s the mantra P.F. Chang’s is touting this Valentine’s Week. The Asian fusion chain unveiled a February promotion for the broken-hearted in the form of a free order of shrimp or pork dumplings for those who can prove they’ve been recently dumped.
AUSTIN — Members of the Texas Nationalist Movement (TNM) marched into Gov. Greg Abbott’s office Tuesday to demand the governor call a special legislative session to discuss the possibility of the Lone Star State seceding from the United States. Tuesday’s visit to Abbott’s office comes roughly two months after TNM hand-delivered a petition with nearly […]