San Antonio police say attack decried as Islamophobic in viral clip isn't hate crime

Earlier this week, a Sonoma Ranch resident shared a video clip asking for help identifying a man she said pelted her mother's car with rocks. Because the alleged victim, Dr. Sarah Samreen, was wearing a hijab, her daughter described the incident as an example of Islamophobia, and many on social medi

Gov. Abbott calls Texas Lege back for an unprecedented fourth special session

Apparently, Gov. Greg Abbott isn't having much luck ramming through his agenda, even with both chambers of the Texas Legislature controlled by the GOP. As widely expected, Texas' Republican governor has called the Lege back for a fourth special session. The prior 30-day special session sputtered to

Wine Bar Renaissance: Wine bars are enjoying a San Antonio comeback

On a recent stormy night, I popped into A Perfect Day, the city's newest wine bar with plans to take advantage of its program of $10 by-the-glass house wines. Halfway through my first pick, a chardonnay from France's Pays d'Oc, a friend happened to stop by, soon followed by his wife.

Renovation brings new amenities to long-running High Street Wine Co.

As stylish new wine bars pop up around San Antonio, one tried-and-true local favorite has reentered the chat — and with a new look. After nearly seven years in business, the Pearl's cozy High Street Wine Co.