San Antonio Icehouse Week will celebrate city's outdoor drinking spots with discounts and prizes

Owners of the casual outdoor drinking spots that are a key part of San Antonio's community and culture will kick off the Second Annual San Antonio Icehouse Week on Friday, Feb. 24. The 10-day celebration will highlight some of the city’s most vibrant icehouses, all offering drink specials, prizes an

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro lands $1 million in federal funds to combat domestic violence in San Antonio

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro has secured roughly $1 million in federal funding to deal with San Antonio's ongoing domestic violence epidemic, the San Antonio Democrat said Wednesday. In 2021, the San Antonio Police Department responded to more than 20,000 family violence calls, a 20% increase from the p

San Antonio chef Johnny Hernandez to reopen Southtown's Casa Hernán as a Mexican cantina

San Antonio celebrity chef Johnny Hernandez is again revamping one of his local concepts. This time, the La Gloria and Burgerteca honcho is focusing his efforts on Southtown private events space Casa Hernán. The venue — located at 411 E. Cevallos Street, near La Tuna Icehouse & Grill — will soon reo

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