Former South Texas Congressman Will Hurd is entering the 2024 presidential race as a self-described “dark horse” candidate. Hurd represented Texas’ 23rd Congressional District — which includes both San Antonio and a long swath of the U.S.-Mexico border — for three terms before joining a wave of congressional Republicans who retired ahead of the 2020 […]
Suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton will answer to 16 of 20 articles of impeachment at a trial to begin Sept. 5, the Texas Senate said Wednesday night after spending about 20 hours drafting the trial rules in private. Paxton’s wife, Sen. Angela Paxton, R-McKinney, can attend, but she will not participate in deliberations or closed sessions […]
On Thursday, the San Antonio Spurs — who have the No. 1 NBA Draft pick for the first time in 26 years — are widely expected to draft generational talent Victor Wembanyama. Needless to say, Alamo City sports fans are ecstatic. Wembanyama’s had a busy schedule since landing at Newark’s Liberty Airport on Monday, where […]
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The New Braunfels location of the Big Hops taproom chain is on the brink of closure, and it’s holding a weekend silent auction to raise funds, according to the owners. The business shared news of the impending closure in a Monday Facebook post, noting that a silent auction of decor — including a custom painting […]
La Botanica — the popular St. Mary’s Strip vegan eatery shuttered in 2020 — will return for a one-night pop-up at new west-of-downtown nightspot Chiflada’s. This Sunday, La Botanica chef-owner Rebel Mariposa will bring her former restaurant’s plant-based ceviche to the new bar for Cura La Cruda, a Pride-themed fête featuring other local cooks. Ghost kitchen […]
This summer, Hemisfair will transform into Mount Olympus as the Magik Theatre stages The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. The musical is based on the first book in the bestselling young adult series written by San Antonio native Rick Riordan. The Lightning Thief is a story of teenage angst and discovery wrapped up in […]
After 20 years of steadily declining enrollment numbers, San Antonio ISD’s Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to approve a study to determine whether the district needs to shutter some of its facilities. The analysis could recommend shutting the doors of some campuses to “rightsize” SAISD’s holdings — a first for the district.
Homegrown brunch chain Comfort Cafe will open a third San Antonio dining spot later this summer, this one in Leon Valley. Comfort Cafe’s owners shared the news Saturday on Facebook, teasing a tentative Aug. 1 opening date for the restaurant north of Ingram Park Mall.
On Saturday, the streets in Southtown will shimmer and shine as Blue Star Arts Complex businesses hold a Pride Block Party on the last full weekend of Pride Month. The 6-11 p.m. celebration will feature drag and burlesque performances by Avery N. Andrews, Stella Belle, Rosa Cavalera, Kylie Gorgeous Dlux, Duva Lynn, Jose Onyx, Marie […]