Impermanence is an inescapable aspect of existence and, sadly, one of life’s only guarantees. “Nothing in the world is permanent, and we’re foolish when we ask anything to last, but surely we’re still more foolish not to take delight in it while we have it,” English author William Somerset Maugham once wrote.
The Alamo City’s biggest anime and gaming convention, San Japan, is taking place on Labor Day weekend this year. And, as per usual, the guest list is full of top talent, including voiceover artists Ricco Fajardo (Tomo-Chan is a Girl!, My Hero Academia) and Molly Searcy (One Piece, Akame Ga Kill!), overseas musicians Teddyloid and […]
Political pressure is intensifying around Republican state senators who will serve as the jurors in the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton’s allies are singling out a half dozen senators for lobbying.
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A state district court judge has temporarily blocked a Texas law banning transgender youth from accessing puberty blockers and hormone therapy. In her injunction Friday, Judge Maria Cantú Hexsel wrote that Senate Bill 14 “interferes with Texas families’ private decisions and strips Texas parents … of the right to seek, direct, and provide medical care for […]
Less than a day after San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg warned residents to prepare for possible rolling power outages, the state’s grid operator is again asking Texans to cut their energy use so it can avoid emergency measures. “Current forecasts are showing a potential to enter emergency operations this evening because of expected low wind-power […]
This week’s most-read Current food news was dominated by the closure of the swanky bar at the base of the Hays Street Bridge and Austin’s ranking as a top taco city — even over SA. Cough — bullshit — cough. Anyway, more top stories included plans for a new location of Thai spot Sukhothai, Taco […]
Breakfast joint Chops & Eggs Hash House is planning two San Antonio-area locations, lifestyle blog What Now San Antonio reports. A business Facebook page for the eatery, slated for 4026 TPC Parkway in San Antonio’s far North Central neighborhood, popped up in 2019, but a recent post notes hiring details. What Now San Antonio also obtained […]
Negroni Week 2023 is nearly upon us. From Sept. 18-24, participating San Antonio restaurants and bars will shake up the classic cocktail and donate one dollar of Negroni sales to Slow Food, a global movement of activists seeking to prevent the disappearance of local food cultures and traditions. The iconic libation — equal amounts Campari, gin and […]
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and longtime Ramones dummer Marky Ramone is returning to San Antonio this weekend for a Blitzkrieg Bop of events and appearances. The punk pioneer’s first stop will be Friday at the Corn Pound and Flagship Records, 6336 Montgomery Drive. He’ll be present for a photo exhibit of previously unseen […]