San Antonio mayor makes U-turn with his support for Missions' new ballpark

After once stating that public funds shouldn't help build minor-league sports facilities, outgoing San Antonio mayor Ron Nirenberg has changed his tune. In a statement released this week, Nirenberg signaled his support for using public funding to build a new ballpark for the San Antonio Missions min

Mexican drug cartel honchos arrested after their plane lands in Texas

Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of drug lord "El Chapo," and Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada García, the alleged co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, were arrested Thursday in El Paso and taken into federal custody, Justice Department officials said. Although it's unclear why the pair landed a private jet in th

Where to watch the Paris Olympics in San Antonio this weekend

Those who can't make it to Paris for the 2024 Olympics have opportunities to view the competitions at watch parties in and around the Alamo City this weekend. On Friday, the Olympic Opening Ceremony will play on a 40-foot LED screen outside at The Rock at La Cantera starting at 12:30 p.m. Blankets a

Acclaimed San Antonio restaurant Botika closing after eight years in business

Asian-Peruvian restaurant Botika, an acclaimed culinary fixture at the Pearl, will shut down early next month. Chef-owner Geronimo Lopez didn't cite a reason for the closure in a news release and a separate Facebook announcement shared Friday morning. However, he thanked his customers and staff, add