Texas lawmakers wasted no time Monday in commenting on Fox News’ firing of controversial primetime television host Tucker Carlson. Their reactions ranged from right-wing zealot Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to lamenting the departure of a “good friend and a voice for millions” to Democratic Texas Rep. Diego Bernal, D-San Antonio, offering a dismissive two-syllable ciao. […]
As cool, wet weather continues to threaten Fiesta events, organizers of San Antonio’s annual citywide party hung the famous NIOSA Rain Rock on Monday to keep the rains at bay. Officials hung the stone — a tradition started in the 1970s by then-NIOSA Chairwoman Joanna Parrish — promptly at 10 a.m. The ritual began when a […]
The top official at the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has issued a memo telling workers they must dress “in a manner consistent with their biological gender,” according to a copy of the document obtained by the Texas Observer. The order — the latest attack by the Republican-controlled state government on transgender and gender-nonconforming people […]
Friends and associates of the late San Antonio visual artist Ángel Rodríguez-Díaz, known for his stunning portraiture work and sculptures, said he will be remembered as forward-thinking creator who tapped into classic influences. Rodríguez-Díaz, who died March 31 at age 67, attracted international attention for his ability to combine technical proficiency with political and social […]
The Texas House voted last week to advance a bipartisan bill that would grow the state’s limited medical marijuana program by opening it to people who suffer from chronic pain. House Bill 1805’s next stop is the Texas Senate, where it could face resistance from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who’s served as a roadblock for […]
Beacon Hill dance club Cream will expand into a three-story building at St. Paul Square this summer, launching a high-profile haunt for San Antonio’s goth community, according to the spot’s owners. Called Cream Night Club, the new venture will take over the 9,400-square-foot building at 102 Heiman Street, steps away from 1902 Nightclub and jazz haven […]
Last week, the Texas House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring Ramon Najera Jr., the 81-year-old San Antonio native and Air Force Veteran killed in a brutal dog attack on the West Side two months ago. House Resolution 1120 was introduced by first-term State Rep. Josey Garcia, a Democrat and fellow veteran whose district includes […]
As Texas Gov. Greg Abbott continues to tour the state pushing for school vouchers that would sap public education funds, a new report finds that Texas already ranks among the worst states for both average per-pupil spending and teacher pay. During the 2022-2023 school year, Texas spent on average of $12,503 per student per average […]
The team behind popular and uber-colorful food truck parks El Camino and Bésame will soon open a sports bar concept near the University of San Antonio’s Northwest campus, San Antonio Magazine reports. Details so far are sparse, but Ricky Ortiz, founder of the two Grayson Street food truck parks, told the magazine his upcoming venture will […]
The Texas House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Wednesday on a bill that would decriminalize low-level marijuana possession and set up a means for people to expunge past weed arrests. House Bill 218, penned by Texas Rep. Joe Moody, D-El Paso, will now get a floor vote roughly six weeks after receiving unanimous approval […]