New Texas law bans COVID mask, vaccine and shutdown mandates, but some Republicans want more

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in 2020, Gov. Greg Abbott has faced nagging scrutiny from fellow Republicans over his response, from ordering business closures early on to managing vaccine mandates later.  This year, Abbott sought to quiet his critics once and for all by asking lawmakers

Ted Cruz pushes to keep AM radios in cars, saying automakers want to kill off right-wing talk shows

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is backing a federal bill that would require automakers to offer free AM radio access in new cars. Further, he argues that his proposal would stop big businesses from conspiring to silence conservative talk show hosts. No stranger to ginning up outlandish conspiracy theo

Security wait at San Antonio's airport is the second-shortest in the nation, study says

Say what you will about San Antonio's airport. Sometimes being tiny has its advantages. A new study by luggage-storage service Bounce ranked San Antonio International second in the U.S. for having a short security wait time.

Brownout's Latin-tinged funk will close out performance season for San Antonio's Carver Center

Latin-funk powerhouse Brownout will close out the the Carver Community Cultural Center's performance season with a concert this Saturday. The lauded nine-piece group will bring its blend of funk, R&B and rock infused with Norteno and conjunto to the Caver's Jo Long Theatre. Its most recent recent al