In his latest anti-woke tantrum, U.S. Rep. Chip Roy is threatening to slash the defense budget because he’s pissed that the Air Force — in common with myriad other federal agencies and consumer brands — is recognizing Pride Month. Roy, a Republican whose district includes parts of San Antonio and Austin, told Fox News he […]
Decades-old Medical Center eatery Martha’s Mexican Restaurant has shut own, blaming the economy and pandemic-related pressures. Long considered a local hidden gem for margaritas and Tex-Mex fare, Martha’s was located at 5822 Babcock Road. The restaurant shared its closure plans last month on its Google Business page. At press time it was unclear how long the […]
A 10-year minimum for gun-related crimes, banning some conversations about race at Texas universities and penalties for libraries who host drag queens reading books are among dozens of high-profile bills written by Texas state senators that have met their demise in the Legislatures’ lower-chamber this weekend. The Texas House on Saturday was required to advance […]
Master Gardener Written and directed by Paul Schrader. Opens May 19. Although one of the world’s most accomplished filmmakers, with a remarkably deep and surprisingly diverse body of work stretching back 50 years, Paul Schrader has seldom received the adulation lavished on such contemporaries (and past collaborators) as Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, or even the […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston for providing gender transition-related care to minors, his office announced Friday. This is the second such investigation in as many weeks, as the Legislature moves to formally ban gender-affirming care for minors.
After seeing Monica, the new film by Italian writer-director Andrea Pallaoro, I’m sure opinions will be divided. Shot in a narrow aspect ratio and composed almost entirely of static shots, Monica could be dismissed as a chilly exercise in rigid formalism. Other (harsher) critics will label its heavy subject matter and infrequent bursts of levity […]
Speaking to state lawmakers last month, Rocky Malloy argued that putting unlicensed religious chaplains in schools could prevent youth violence, teen suicide and teacher burnout. And he rejected concerns that school chaplains might use their access to recruit kids to Christ.
Speaking to state lawmakers last month, Rocky Malloy argued that putting unlicensed religious chaplains in schools could prevent youth violence, teen suicide and teacher burnout. And he rejected concerns that school chaplains might use their access to recruit kids to Christ.
Last week, Blue Bell Ice Cream announced a Texas-sized collaboration with local favorite Dr Pepper, promising “another refreshing way” to enjoy the soda. Given the likely appeal for sweet-toothed San Antonians, we tried the Brenham-based creamery’s new limited-edition Dr Pepper Float flavored ice cream to see what the fuss is all about. Blue Bell describes […]
San Antonio ranks third in the U.S. in annual population growth, according to new U.S. Census Bureau numbers released Friday. With a 2021-to-2022 population increase of 18,889, the Alamo City ranked just behind Phoenix and Fort Worth, respectively, according to Census’ number crunching.