Beach Bunny frontwoman Lili Trifilio may not have been cut out for prom queen, as she sings in “Prom Queen,” her biggest hit to date. Just the same, it looks like she’s become one of the popular kids.
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. WASHINGTON — Miriam Adelson, the billionaire casino tycoon and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, gave $1 million to a…
Following the city's hottest summer on record, San Antonio City Council on Thursday unanimously adopted five new measures to help conserve water. The updates include a noncompliance charge for violators, a drought surcharge, new watering…
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal canceled his appearance at San Antonio's Superhero Comic Con this weekend after testing positive for COVID-19, according to event organizers. Gyllenhaal (Road House) was one of the biggest celebrity names booked for…
Toyota Texas will spend $531 million to expand its San Antonio manufacturing site and create 400 new jobs, company officials said Friday. The new 500,000-square-foot addition to the sprawling South Side plant will produce drivetrain parts…
A Rio Grande Valley man was arrested after allegedly being caught having sex with a horse — again. Authorities took Cirilo Castillo, 54, into custody in the South Texas town of Edinburg earlier this month on allegations that he engaged in…
San Antonians will be able to enjoy a spate of free concerts this Friday as a new event called Make Music Day presents 15 performers at venues throughout the city. The scheduled performances will span the genres, from the "extraterrestrial…
San Antonio's Los Barrios Family Restaurants group is shutting down La Hacienda Scenic Loop, citing construction and staffing woes. The restaurant, located at 25615 Boerne Stage Road near Leon Springs, will end regular service at the end…
Looks like San Antonio's minor league baseball team has gotten the green light for a new, multi-million dollar ballpark, although who will pay for it is still up in the air. This week, Bexar County commissioners voted unanimously to allow…
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Based on current forecasts, Texas' already strained power grid will need to double the amount of electricity it provides within six years, the system's operator told state lawmakers, according to the Texas Tribune. In comments last week to…
A woman who sued the City of Castle Hills for alleged political retaliation has scored a victory in the U.S. Supreme Court. On Thursday, justices ruled that the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, which had previously swatted down the suit,…
San Antonio-based Whataburger is hoping a free iced coffee giveaway can help folks stay awake during the longest day of the year. The complimentary 16-ounce iced coffees are available from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Thursday at all Whataburger…
As much as U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, wants the media to stop reporting on the controversial deal he inked for distribution of his podcast, federal filings continue to shine light on just how much cash it's raking in for his reelection…
The 2024 Superhero Comic Con is swooping into San Antonio this weekend. The four-day event will feature 29 celebrity guests including A-listers Chris Pine, Jake Gyllenhaal, Diego Luna and Orlando Bloom along with fan faves Helen Slater …
The Tobin Center’s Out at the Tobin Pride Brunch, scheduled for this Sunday, embodies the larger-than-life spirit o f queer liberation with big buffets, big hair and big personalities.
Texas, famous for its big hats, big hair and even bigger portions, is now apparently known for something else: big complaints. A recent survey by online language-learning marketplace Preply ranked Texas as the U.S. state with the eighth…
San Antonio is among the worst-run cities in Texas and the nation, according to a new study that determined its rankings by comparing municipalities' quality-of-life data against their annual per-capital budgets. The report, published…
Trans actress and LGBTQ+ activist Dominique Jackson is using her Instagram platform to amplify the story of Jarvis McIntire, a 26-year-old Navy veteran whose body was found June 14 in the Salado Creek Greenway in Northeast San Antonio.…
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden unveiled Tuesday new protections for undocumented immigrants married to U.S.…
San Antonio sports fans were quick to congratulate former Spurs guard Derrick White on winning the 2024 NBA Championship as part of the Boston Celtics. White's new team beat the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 at the TD Garden Monday night. That…
The family of a San Antonio man who died while being booked into jail has filed a federal lawsuit against two Bexar County deputies, alleging the pair used unnecessary lethal force to restrain him. Emmanuel Mora, 37, died Aug. 27 while…
San Antonio arts group Urban-15 will present its 23rd annual Summer Solstice dance performance on Thursday, June 29, beneath the lighted squares of Christopher Janney’s public artwork Passing Light, a solar sculpture installed 20 years ago…
A North Texas woman will serve 40 days in jail after pleading guilty to charges related to a racially charged tirade she directed at a group of Indian American women two years ago. A now-viral video of the incident showed Esmeralda Upton…
Chalk up a loss for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's anti-cannabis crusade. A Travis County district court judge last week dismissed a suit the Republican AG filed to strike down voter-approved decriminalization ordinances adopted in…
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. EL PASO — An El Paso judge heard arguments Monday from a lawyer in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office who…
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. CIUDAD JUÁREZ — National Guard members on the Texas-Mexico border have added pepper ball guns to their arsenal,…
A federal court sentenced a San Antonio woman to 14 years in prison on charges that she misrepresented herself as a legal advocate to help to smuggle immigrants into the country, according to federal authorities. People hoping to cross the…