C. Thomas Howell on the importance of making Westerns as authentic as possible

Set in Stephenville, Texas, the cowboy drama Ride stars veteran actor C. Thomas Howell as John Hawkins, a bull rider who reconnects with his estranged son (Jake Allyn) to find a way to save his daughter’s life after she's diagnosed with cancer. During a recent interview with the Current, Howell, 57,

Buena Vista Social Orchestra bringing Cuban rhythms to San Antonio's Empire Theatre

The vibrant rhythms of Cuban music will electrify San Antonio this fall.  The Buena Vista Social Orchestra will bring its musical mastery and captivating choreography to the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 16, as part of the group's upcoming U.S. tour.

Texas sues to block new Biden administration rule protecting access to some gender transition care

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Biden administration over a new federal rule that he says would require states to pay for gender care procedures for transgender

The fight over downtown San Antonio's Phipps Building takes a new turn

The slugfest over the River Walk building that houses high-profile attorney Martin Phipps' law firm and rooftop bar Paramour just took another brutal turn, the Express-News reports. In a court filing, Phipps, who also owns Paramour, accused officials with CDC Enterprises — the Phipps Building's owne