Assclown Alert is a column of opinion, analysis and snark. Things certainly don’t look good right now for State Rep. Bryan Slaton, one the Texas House’s most outspoken social conservatives and the lawmaker behind a bill that would ban all-ages drag shows over the “sexualization of our children.”
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Fiesta San Antonio 2023 will bring 10 days of nonstop parades, performances and parties to the Alamo City. As with every year, the parties are for a good cause, with proceeds supporting scholarships, community groups and more.
Downtown’s Pearl development on Tuesday unveiled an Insta-worthy Fiesta mural along with new medals commemorating San Antonio’s annual citywide party. Created by Alamo City artist Martha-Martinez Flores, the mural features a metallic, piñata-style treatment of a larger-than-life declaration of “¡VIVA!” on a punchy orange background. It will be on display near Southerlegh Fine Food and Brewing, […]
The Contemporary at Blue Star will host a social dog walk with exhibiting artist Hiromi Stringer on Thursday, April 20. During the event, which starts at 5 p.m., participants can socialize with fellow dog owners and enjoy visiting vendor tables. Dogs and owners can get matching screenprinted bandanas, and the Contemporary’s exhibitions will also be […]
After making the color pink synonymous with the fusion of Southeast Asian curry and Texas barbecue, the founders of Curry Boys BBQ are preparing to launch their latest venture, Wurst Behavior. The Asian-inspired beer garden, located off the St. Mary’s Strip at 358 East Craig Place, will began serving the last weekend April, partners Sean Wen […]
The ancient Roman bust that made international headlines last year for being found at a Goodwill will finally make its way back to Germany — where it was looted from over 70 years ago at the end of World War II — in May. The bust, bought for $34.99 in 2018 by antiques collector Laura […]
Bexar County Commissioners Court on Tuesday unanimously approved the San Antonio Spurs to play two games in Austin and one internationally for each of the next two years. The NBA franchise made the request after getting approval this year to play a pair of Austin games and a Mexico City exhibition to boost its media […]
City officials are urging football fans who plan to catch Saturday’s San Antonio Brahmas game at the Alamodome to make preparations for Fiesta-based traffic and parking issues. The Dome’s Lot C will be closed to host Fiesta Carnival, and parking at Lot B will be open on first-come, first-served basis, according to the city. What’s […]
A Texas House committee on Tuesday is scheduled to hold hearings for several firearms bills, including legislation that aims to change how people buy guns, how certain sales are reported to authorities and when background checks are required. One would raise the minimum age to purchase certain semi-automatic firearms — a proposal some Uvalde families have […]