Minnesota sues Abbott to force extradition of ICE agent accused of shooting Venezuelan man

Minnesota leaders on Tuesday sued Gov. Greg Abbott to force the extradition of a federal immigration officer who is accused of injuring a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis earlier this year and lying about the circumstance leading up to the shooting. The lawsuit came nearly a week after Minnesota Attorn

Albert Alvarez’s ‘Know Body’ exhibition explores what happens if artist cares about work more than ego

The works in this Thursday’s closing reception for “Know Body,” a solo exhibition of new creations by Albert Alvarez at Un Grito Gallery, were produced, as the artist puts it, in a society obsessed with image and status without mindfulness or the wisdom of self-awareness. This state becomes ubiquito

A family of 4 need $200,000 or more to live comfortably in Texas, study finds

A family of four needs more than $200,000 before taxes to live comfortably in Texas, according to a study released this week by financial technology firm SmartAsset. The report drops as multiple polls show affordability is the key issue for voters heading into the midterms. To get its findings, Smar

Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Hardy, Benson Boone, Palomazo Norteño, Chavela

San Antonio’s live-music calendar this week bounces from intimate songwriter showcases and spooky darkwave to arena-ready pop and country. In other words, there’s plenty worth leaving the house for, no matter what kind of ear candy you crave. Wednesday, Aug. 19 Chavela, Kassandra Ayala, Elena Lopez