Top Texas education official admits on audio that governor's voucher plan would cut public school funds

A top Texas Education Agency official with Alamo City ties was captured on a recording admitting that if a school voucher program championed by Gov. Greg Abbott passes, it would cut funding to public school districts. In the recording, TEA Deputy Commissioner Steve Lecholop — a former San Antonio IS

San Antonio group behind Toro Kitchen + Bar, The Cellar Mixology plans multi-concept expansion

The San Antonio-based operator of the city's two Toro Kitchen + Bar locations is working on an expansion of that tapas concept, CultureMap San Antonio reports. Not to mention, the business plans to open two new bars and a pizza spot. Gerardo de Anda of Gusto Group USA — whose holdings also include T

San Antonio's free Mardi Gras celebration returns to the River Walk this weekend

San Antonians can celebrate Mardi Gras to the fullest on the River Walk this weekend. The annual Bud Light Mardi Gras Festival and River Parade returns on Feb. 17-18.

'Intellectual Warfare': New York's Show Me the Body is about empowerment, not protest music

With its banjo-bass-drums instrumentation and affinity for sonic exploration via samples and electronic treatments, New York-based hardcore punk trio Show Me the Body channels all the political rage expected from its genre. Just don't expect it to play by-the-numbers thrash.