Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Most Texas community college students who transfer to a four-year university don’t graduate, according to a report on college transfers released Wednesday. The study from the Community College Research Center and Aspen Institute […]
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Texas will likely add jobs at a slower pace in 2024 after years of robust employment growth, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said Friday.
Rivulet Kitchen & Bar is now slinging new American fare inside the space that once housed longtime Boerne eatery Little Gretel, MySA reports. Little Gretel closed in April 2023 after 14 years in business. The Rill Eatery and Bar then took over the restaurant at 518 River Road but closed around the end of the year, completing […]
San Antonio-based Maverick Distilling is kicking off the 2024 Rodeo season with a limited special edition of its Samuel Maverick Double Barrel Bourbon. The new Samuel Maverick Double Barrel Bourbon Rodeo Edition was distilled from a mash of 72% Texas-grown corn, 18% rye and 10% malted barley, according to details shared by the distillery. After […]
This week, two of the Current’s most-read articles revolved around people who frequently evoke shudders of revulsion among South Texans: Yolanda Saldivar and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. Saldivar — the convicted killer of beloved Tejano singer Selena — made news because she’ll be featured in a two-part documentary series airing this month on the Oxygen True Crime […]
All of San Antonio-based movie chain Santikos Entertainment’s local theaters remained closed Friday after being plagued by two days of technical issues. The chain revealed the closure in a Thursday social media post, blaming a technical problem for the unexpected closures. In a Friday post, officials said they’re still trying to fix the issue.
Salad dressings, cremas and enchiladas sold at Trader Joe’s, Costco and H-E-B have come under a federal recall due to listeria concerns, TV station KSAT reports. All the recalled items are from California’s Rizo-Lopez Foods, where the U.S. Food & Drug Administration has found the infectious bacteria, according to a federal notice. Here’s what’s included in […]
Amelia Social Lounge will debut next Thursday in north-of-downtown foodie enclave The Creamery, according to officials with the mixed-use development. The intimate Amelia will hold a Feb. 15-17 opening celebration featuring cocktail specials from 4-7 p.m., discounted wine by the glass and live entertainment. The new spot will boast an extensive wine list, classic cocktails and small plates […]
This week’s top Current food news was dominated by details surrounding chain locations slated for a San Antonio expansion, ranging from desserts to made-to-order salads to hearty diner fare. One local spot — a longtime adult entertainment venue that closed its doors — did make our top stories, however. Read on for more.
San Antonio-based grocery giant H-E-B will drop a commercial during this weekend’s Super Bowl, giving Texans “something to fall in love with down every aisle,” company officials said. The ad includes “dramatic humor and will highlight the brand H-E-B fans have come to adore,” according to an online description. Just to keep shoppers intrigued, the […]