San Antonio officials began talks with Spurs on downtown arena before NBA draft lottery

San Antonio city leaders approached Spurs officials about building a new downtown arena months before the franchise landed the No. 1 NBA draft pick, the Express-News reports, citing text messages between the city and team management. The first confirmed mention of a possible downtown relocation foll

Renewable energy helped Texas' grid survive summer heat, analyst says

Despite the efforts of Gov. Greg Abbott and other Texas Republicans to discredit renewable energy, solar and wind power helped the state avoid high-profile grid failures this summer, a top energy analyst told Houston Public Media. Energy analyst Doug Lewin, publisher of the Texas Energy and Power Ne

National Cinema Day returns for second year with $4 tickets, unlimited snacks

Moviegoers are in for a treat this Sunday, Aug. 27, as National Cinema Day returns for its second year. Participating theaters across the country, including EVO Entertainment and Santikos theaters, are offering $4 tickets for all movies, showtimes and formats.

As the death toll in stifling Texas prisons climbs, congressional Democrats ask for investigation

At least 41 people have died in stifling, uncooled prisons of either heart-related or unknown causes during Texas’ relentless and record-breaking heat wave this summer, according to a Texas Tribune analysis. Relatives of those who died and prison rights advocates insist at least some of those deaths