Here's where to eat and drink while viewing this weekend's ‘ring of fire’ eclipse in San Antonio

This Saturday, Oct. 14, San Antonio will be in the path of totality for an annular solar eclipse that will start around 10:23 a.m., making it a solid reason for weekend day-drinking (as if we needed one). Also dubbed a “ring of fire” eclipse, the event will span a little over three hours, with the f

Book bans in Texas spread as new state law takes effect

As a new Texas law further restricting what books students can check out of school libraries takes effect, local bans are gaining steam in districts across the state — in some cases going in startling directions. In Katy, a growing Houston suburb, school officials recently bought $93,000 worth of ne

Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Los Lobos, Doug E. Fresh, Wayne Holtz and more

This week, San Antonio music lovers can watch veteran rock and hip-hop performers show off their craft or witness up-and-comers from those two genres rethink old notions. On the veteran front, longtime East LA band Los Lobos will bring its rootsy sound to Gruene Hall, while a package tour of old-sch

Busy Southtown intersection reopened ahead of schedule

After Southtown businesses voiced concerns about construction cutting into their bottom lines, the  intersection of South Alamo Street and East Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard reopened around noon Tuesday, allowing two-way traffic in all four directions, according to city officials. This reopening of the