San Antonio’s top news stories of 2023 were marked by big-city woes, including construction, crime and dangerous dogs. Meanwhile, the influence of a contentious session of the Texas Legislature and the state’s abortion ban also made their mark. Here’s a look at the 10 most significant news stories affecting the Alamo City this year.
Cityscrapes is a column of opinion and analysis. This time of the year it’s traditional for columnists to look back at the events of the past year and reflect on what they mean for the future. But now, as we face 2024, there are big, expensive things on the horizon.
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Chef Jesse Kuykendall’s thoughtful take on Mexican street foods can now be enjoyed at a new East San Antonio home. Their highly anticipated Milpa concept has opened. Kuykendall — or Chef Kirk, as they’re known to friends, family and fans — is now churning out Pueblan street food such as taco árabes, quesadillas and pozole […]
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Sharing the stage at the Brazos Christian School gymnasium in Bryan, Rep. John Raney rose from his seat next to Gov. Greg Abbott during a pro-school voucher rally and lavished praise on the […]
After more than three decades of serving San Antonio, Yolanda’s Uptown Cafe closed permanently Friday, Dec. 22, news site MySA reports. The 34-year-old business will close so owners Yolanda and Perfecto Vasquez can focus on retirement and each other, Yolanda told the news site.
This week’s top Current food news covered openings, closures and everything in between. Let’s jump in. Our top story center around the closure of a new Boerne spot The Rill, which opened just a few months ago.
San Antonio’s Eight Ball Coffee will trade its wheels for a brick and mortar shop this weekend, bringing caffeinated wares to San Antonio’s Lavaca neighborhood. Starting Saturday, Dec. 23, the coffee joint will serve its signature espresso offerings at 1432 South St. Mary’s Street, according to a social media post from the company. The grand […]
This week’s most-read stories were dominated by things San Antonio loves — the Spurs, HGTV host Kim Wolfe and comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes among them — as well as things we’re intrigued by, such as the enigmatic Fred’s Fish Fry chain. Plenty of folks also checked out stories on a pair of Texas politicians whose conduct […]
San Antonio doesn’t disappoint when it comes to New Year’s festivities. From swanky rooftop parties and multi-course meals to brunch specials and pajama parties, here are some of the best New Year’s shindigs happening around town. The Moon’s Daughters’ elaborate New Year’s Eve bash will return to the Thompson San Antonio hotel’s rooftop once again […]