Travis County Republicans make new rule: no more pro-Talarico posts allowed

The Travis County Republicans Facebook group is in disarray as it grapples with a problem: too many members are posting positive things about state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Texas’ contested U.S. Senate seat. Finally, an admin in the Austin-area group had enough and posted a me

Houston chef and restaurateur Aaron Bludorn taking over former Carriqui space

Seven months after Carriqui — the now-shuttered spot known for its upscale South Texas cuisine — had its final service in the Boehler’s Liberty Saloon at the Pearl, a new restaurant concept is moving into the historic space. Houston’s Bludorn Hospitality Group will take over the 1890s-era structure

San Antonio dog bite cases rise despite $15 million budget increase for Animal Care Services

Members of City Council’s Public Safety Committee expressed dismay during Thursday meeting at Animal Control Services’ lackluster performance last year despite a $15 million boost to its budget. The budget increase, phased in over the past two years, also came in conjunction with a change in the dep

Comedian Paula Poundstone talks about surviving America’s daily political ‘firehose’

Comedian Paula Poundstone isn’t the least bit surprised at how quickly the news cycle changes — especially with Donald Trump in the Oval Office. She laughs when we tell her we rewatched her appearance as a panelist on an October 2025 episode of CNN’s Have I Got News for You and were struck by how mu