Two members of Republican Texas State Rep. Bryan Slaton’s own party are demanding his resignation after a report he’s being investigated over allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with an intern. In a Tuesday morning tweet, fellow far-right State Rep. Steve Toth called on Slaton to step down, saying that it was a “gross […]
Just three months after announcing their impending retirement, the longtime owners of Boerne’s Little Gretel Restaurant have set an April 30 closure date for the business. Little Gretel chef-owner Denise Mazal released a statement Monday confirming the plan to shut down. She and her husband Jimmy operated the Cibolo Creek-facing establishment for 15 years.
On Friday, a Trump-appointed federal judge in Amarillo issued a ruling that declared invalid the FDA’s approval of Mifepristone, one of the most commonly used medications used to terminate pregnancies. That ruling appears to place availability of the drug in jeopardy, and a contradictory ruling from another state and the Biden administration’s plan to overturn the the […]
An internal complaint filed against state Rep. Bryan Slaton, R-Royse City, alleges that he was engaging in a potentially “inappropriate relationship” with an intern. The complaint came after an incident in which Slaton and the staffer allegedly met up at his Austin apartment last weekend. The complaint, obtained by The Texas Tribune, was reported to […]
New craft beer haven 28 Songs Brewhouse + Kitchen will open this Thursday in Boerne, serving up more than two dozen brews along with Texas-inspired eats, according to a social media post from its management. The Veteran-owned spot, located inside Boerne’s Main & Market development, 110 Market Ave., will begin serving its own proprietary beers on […]
Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar, an island-themed restaurant chain connected to the well-known clothing and furniture lines, is looking to dig its toes into the sand in San Antonio. The brand will open a $1 million eatery at the Shops at La Cantera, 15900 La Cantera Parkway, a breezy walk from its retail outpost, according to a […]
A bill that would both enable Texas patients to use cannabis for pain relief and boost the allowable potency of medical pot could face a vote in the state’s House of Representatives as early as Tuesday. Last month, the House’s Public Health Subcommittee unanimously approved the proposal, clearing a spot for discussion by the full […]
Hotel Valencia’s onsite restaurant Dorrego’s has revived its made-to-order paella lunch special, and the fragrant and savory rice specialty serves up an unexpected value for downtown diners. Valencia first introduced its paella station years ago, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced the River Walk hotel to pack up the pans and take a hiatus. Last month, […]
A video of a man driving down a San Antonio freeway in a super-sized Lowe’s shopping cart has gone viral. In the clip first posted on TikTok by Kiki Consuelo, a driver is seen cruising down Loop 410 in the jumbo-sized cart. The vehicle, captured whizzing past landmarks near the Austin Highway exit, appears to have […]
Less than 24 hours after an Austin jury found Daniel Perry guilty of murder for the 2020 slaying of a Black Lives Matter protester, Gov. Greg Abbott announced via Twitter that he’d pardon Perry the instant the pardon board issued such a request. “I look forward to approving the Board’s pardon recommendation as soon as […]