Amid high rents, eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levels

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. As more renters struggle to afford housing, Texas landlords are filing more evictions than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic — and tenants have few, if any, protections to

San Antonio's The Melting Pot launches Leap Year marriage proposal promotion

Fondue chain The Melting Pot will offer a few cheese-loving couples a romantic five-course dinner on Thursday, Feb. 29, to set the stage for uniquely timed marriage proposals. The dinner — complete with rose petals and candles — will be the first of a year’s worth of fondue date nights for four winn

San Antonio-area business owner sent to prison for failing to pay taxes

A New Braunfels business owner accused of repeatedly failing to account for and pay employment taxes has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison, according to Justice Department officials. Rachel Nicole Woolard, the owner of healthcare-staffing firm Reliance Therapy Staffing LLC, avoided payin

Winter Vibes fest will take over San Antonio's St. Paul Square with 34-band showcase

San Antonio's newest music festival will take over St. Paul Square later this month, turning the east-of-downtown entertainment district into a showcase for a diverse batch of homegrown bands. Scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 24, the inaugural Winter Vibes Live will include performances by 34 Alamo City