The San Antonio Spurs’ head of security smacked Britney Spears in the face after the pop singer tried to take a photo with team newcomer Victor Wembanyama at a trendy Las Vegas restaurant, TMZ reports. Spears is reportedly a fan of the 7-foot-3 basketball phenom. So, when the singer spotted him eating at the Catch […]
As a deal to cut Texas’ high property taxes continues to evade Republicanlawmakers, Democrats in the Legislature unveiled a long-shot tax-cut proposal Thursday that targets relief to a group of taxpayers who have been largely left out of the debate: renters. Tenants make up more than one-third of the state’s households.
VIA Metropolitan Transit will host a public hearing in July to present plans for enhancing its VIA Link service, slated to begin this October. The meeting will take place Monday, July 10, at 5:30 p.m. at Kirby City Hall’s council chambers.
The honcho of downtown food truck parks El Camino and Bésame plans to open an LGBTQ+-friendly sports bar, Ay Que Chula, in the space formerly occupied by longtime Main Strip staple Luther’s Cafe. Restaurateur Ricky Ortiz took shared the news Wednesday on Instagram, saying he’ll install TVs and patio games at the site and is working […]
The San Antonio Police department has fired a probationary officer after he was arrested Sunday in Williamson County, the Express-News reports. While off duty, former SAPD Officer Steven Mobley was charged with criminal trespassing and criminal mischief, the daily reports, citing Williamson County records. He’s since posted bond.
To alleviate overcrowding in local shelters, San Antonio Animal Care Services (SAACS) and San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!)
A video clip of Six Flags Fiesta Texas’ elaborate Fourth of July fireworks display has … ahem … caught fire on Twitter. Air Alamo sports writer Josh Paredes posted a 40-second clip he recorded during the finale of the Alamo City theme park’s Independence Day fireworks show. The footage shows the explosion-a-second fusillade turn the night sky […]
The Jingu House at San Antonio’s Japanese Tea Garden will expand its offerings this summer via a new kitchen and interior dining area, the San Antonio Business Journal reports. The 1,000-square-foot space is the first building visitors encounter as they enter the Japanese Tea Garden. It currently offers snacks such as pork steam buns, crispy […]
The Squeezebox — a seven-year-old haven for oldies, dancing and cocktails on the St. Mary’s Strip — will close at month’s end. Owner Aaron Peña shared the news on Instagram, citing “two years of construction and prolonged city inaction” as “the final death blow” to his bar. Peña has been among the most outspoken business […]
San Antonio International Airport and two of its food concessions received top honors at the Airports Council International-North America’s (ACI-NA) annual awards last week. ACI-NA recognized San Antonio International as North America’s most-inclusive mid-sized airport.