San Antonio foodies were crushed when nationally lauded Mexican food restaurant Carnitas Lonja shut down in December. However, it appears owner Alex Paredes plans to reopen the south-of-downtown space with a new concept. On Tuesday, Jan. 2, Carnitas Lonja’s Instagram page revamped its branding, reflecting a switch to the name Chilaking.
The San Antonio Police Department slapped two officers with 30-day suspensions based on allegations that they failed to respond to service calls, KSAT reports. Officers Michael Garcia and Stephanie Cherry received the penalties in November for violations of department rules including neglect of duty, failure to obey a lawful order and failure to respond promptly […]
The Spurs’ floundering season took an odd turn Tuesday when No. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama checked himself into the team’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, ignoring Coach Gregg Popovich. As the Spurs trailed by 16 points, the Hall of Fame coach pulled Wembanyama out with 3:07 left in the fourth quarter. Although the game […]
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Federal regulations do not require emergency rooms to perform life-saving abortions if it would run afoul of state law, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday. After the overturn of Roe v. Wade in […]
Outgoing Roadrunners quarterback Frank Harris is calling it quits after a record-setting career at the University of Texas in San Antonio. In a tweet late Tuesday, Harris revealed his plan to retire from football. He attributed his decision not to pursue an NFL career to his numerous injuries.
Even in the normally quiet week as people recover from the holidays, San Antonio’s live music options haven’t slowed down. Whether your tastes run to vocal jazz, pop-punk, Americana or tribute acts, there’s something for your ears. Thursday, Jan. 4
The San Antonio Zoo rung in 202w with its first-ever babirusa birth. Although not yet been named, the infant is the child of first-time mother Sula and father Kreacher. Unlike other pig species, babirusas only give birth once or twice in their lifetimes.
The San Antonio Brahmas will live to play another season of football. The short-term prospects for the XFL’s Brahmas were solidified Monday in a press release from league officials, which confirmed that XFL and United States Football League (USFL) would merge and form the United Football League, or UFL. Word of the Brahmas’ survival comes […]
Longtime West Side business Cinderella Bakery has closed its doors indefinitely, news site MySA reports. The business posted a sign to its padlocked front doors last week, alerting fans to the closure. “To our valued customers, Cinderella Bakery will be closed until further notice.
The 2022 closure of LGBTQ+ mainstay Luther’s Cafe came a sad surprise to many, but a local restaurateur has breathed new life into the property. Ay Que Chula — a brightly colored nightspot from Ricky Ortiz, the mind behind El Camino and Bésame food-truck parks — is now open inside the high-profile space on the […]