San Antonio's El Siete Mares Seafood closes after 30 years

El Siete Mares Seafood is sailing off into the sunset after 30 years serving up coastal Mexican cuisine on San Antonio's West Side. "To our beloved customers, thank you and goodbye," the business said in a Facebook post from earlier this month. "May [G]od give back 30 years of blessings."

Travis County sues Texas AG Ken Paxton over voter-registration crackdown

The legal battle over voting rights between Texas' Democrat-controlled cities and its Republican attorney general has escalated. Austin's Travis County — a longtime blue stronghold — has filed a federal lawsuit against Texas AG Ken Paxton and Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson over the state's eff

Poll: Texas Latinos overwhelmingly plan to vote for Colin Allred over Ted Cruz

Despite U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz dropping $4.4 million to woo Texas Latinos — the state's second-largest voting block — they overwhelmingly favor U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, Cruz's Democratic challenger, a new poll shows. Indeed, Allred — an NFL linebacker-turned-congressman — holds a 20-point lead over the R

San Antonio's Jaime's Place to host a drag king show this weekend

West Side outdoor venue Jaime's Place is hosting a performance by drag king troupe Los MENtirosos this Saturday, followed by a dance party. Known as a gathering place to celebrate West Side cultura, Jaime's Place clearly isn't shying away from the intersection of Chicano and queer issues. "The West