The Tobin Center boldly goes where it has never gone before with its latest special guest: George Takei. The august actor, author and activist’s career spans more than 60 years and features myriad stage and screen roles.
The Centers for Disease Control has issued a public health warning after five people, including a South Texas resident, tested positive for Malaria. There hasn’t been a case of malaria caught locally in the United States since 2003, according to the CDC. The first of the cases was reported in Sarasota County, Florida, on May […]
The San Antonio Philharmonic — the orchestra assembled last year from the ashes of the San Antonio Symphony — has named Roberto Treviño, a former three-term city councilman, as its first executive director. Treviño, an architect by profession, served on the Philharmonic’s board during its inaugural season. Additionally, he chaired city council’s Arts and Culture Committee […]
Independence Day is nearly here, and with it comes the best time of year for fans of pyrotechnics. For those who have not decided where they would like to watch fireworks fly this year, we’ve compiled a list of various displays happening in and around San Antonio for the Fourth of July. H-E-B Fourth of […]
The death of a ground crew worker who was sucked into the engine of Delta Airlines plane at San Antonio International Airport Friday has been ruled a suicide by the Bexar County Medical Examiners Office, KENS5 reports. According to the TV station, 27-year-old David Renner died of blunt and sharp force trauma. Due to the […]
San Antonio’s Carnitas Lonja has served its last plate of steaming Michoacán carnitas — for now. Chef-owner Alex Paredes took to social media Sunday to share the news. “Today was our last service at our little restaurant/kitchen and we just want to thank everyone for beautiful 6 1/2 years we cherish every moment,” Paredes’ post […]
This past weekend marked the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s controversial ruling overturning Roe v. Wade — a decision that allowed Texas to ban almost all abortions. Despite the prohibitions adopted by the Republican-controlled Lone Star State, its residents are still getting abortions in high numbers, according to a new Texas Public Radio […]
Barbecue lovers of San Antonio, prepare to be enraged. A new listing released by lawn care app company Lawnstarter ranked the best barbecue cities in the U.S., and the state of Texas was hardly represented the top spots. Houston was the only Texas city to break into the top 10, coming at the fifth best […]
The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts will host the Tony- and Grammy-winning Jagged Little Pill: The Musical this fall. Inspired by seven-time Grammy winner Alanis Morissette’s iconic 1995 pop album of the same name, the jukebox musical will come to San Antonio Sept. 22-24. Jagged Little Pill is directed by Tony Award winner Diane […]
Family members of a 46-year-old San Antonio woman shot and killed by a trio of police officers on Friday said they plan to sue the city, the Express-News reports. Alexis Tovar, 24, the sister of shooting victim Melissa Perez, said she retained the Packard Law Firm to represent her in the civil suit, which is […]