San Antonio ranks among nation’s slowest cities for developers looking to break ground

Residential and commercial construction projects in San Antonio face some of nation’s thickest bureaucratic red tape, according to a study released last week by construction consulting firm Labrynth. In its second-annual Red Tape Index Report, Labrynth used AI to rank the 500 biggest U.S. cities bas

San Antonio restaurant Mixtli and chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph among latest James Beard Award finalists

A San Antonio restaurant and a San Antonio chef are among the finalists in the latest James Beard Awards, considered the Oscars of the culinary world. Mixtli, San Antonio’s premiere dining destination for high-end Mexican cuisine, was named a finalist in the awards’ Outstanding Restaurant category.

Federal trial over air conditioning in Texas prisons starts with dispute over alleged heat-related deaths

The plaintiffs are asking for the entire Texas prison system to be air-conditioned by the end of 2029 in a trial that is expected to last two weeks. The post Federal trial over air conditioning in Texas prisons starts with dispute over alleged heat-related deaths appeared first on San Antonio Curren

Members of San Antonio council scoff at mayor’s proposal to ask Spurs to pay for more cops

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ newly floated idea of asking the San Antonio Spurs to help pay for additional city police personnel is already garnering pushback from her colleagues on City Council. Jones’ made the proposal during a Monday town hall held with District 7 Councilwoman Marina Alderete. The may