Judge blocks Beto O’Rourke from financially supporting Texas Democrats who left the state

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke cannot financially support Texas Democrats who left the state to delay passage of a new congressional map, a Tarrant County judge ruled Friday e

San Antonio diner chain Jim's Restaurants closing Bandera Road location

San Antonio diner chain Jim's Restaurants is set to lose another location this month. The Jim's at 11803 Bandera Road will close Aug. 19 after 27 years in business, officials revealed in Facebook post. The company's statement called the decision "difficult" but unavoidable and attributed it to acces

First Look: Here's a preview of downtown San Antonio's Western-themed sports bar, Howdy Sore Loser

Downtown San Antonio is getting a new place to kick back, sip, and watch the game — with a side of honky tonk, two-stepping flair. Howdy Sore Loser, the latest venture from Pink Shark founders Amber Hernandez and Jessica Marinez, is slated to open on Friday, Aug. 15, at 302 E. Commerce St. The two-s

Texas AG Paxton sues Beto O'Rourke for bribery, moves to vacate seats of 13 House Dems in Friday filings

In a slew of legal filings late Friday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke for "unlawful fundraising activity" and asked the state's Supreme Court to vacate the seats of 13 quorum-breaking House Democrats. The move comes after House Democrats, despite threats of ar