Willie Nelson returning to San Antonio area's Whitewater Amphitheater in spring

Texas country music legend Willie Nelson will return to Whitewater Amphitheater this spring for a two-night stint with another of the state's musical icons, Robert Earl Keen. The shows will take place Friday, April 18, and Saturday, April 19, with general tickets going on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov

Texas enacted the nation's third-highest number of book bans last academic year

The number of book bans in the United States nearly tripled during the 2023-2024 school year, according to a new study — and Texas was at the forefront of yanking titles from shelves. With 538 book bans enacted from June 2023 through June 2024, the Lone Star State accounted for the third-largest num

Brunch chain Famous Toastery to open first San Antonio location

Brunch and comfort-food chain Famous Toastery will make its Texas debut with the opening of a San Antonio location by the end of next year, officials with the North Carolina-based company said. San Antonio entrepreneur Rachell Bonds, a Louisiana native and a 27-year Army veteran, will own the Alamo

San Antonio Coffee Festival launching holiday night market Hot Holidays on Houston

The San Antonio Coffee Festival is expanding its offerings with a new nighttime holiday market called Hot Holidays on Houston. The new event will take place downtown from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 along Houston Street between the Alameda Theater and the Frost Bank Promenade, according to organizers.