Culture

"Green Book" histories spotlighted by local students

Decades tourist destinations or boxy homes popped up in the East Side, addresses from Commerce to Mesquite were part of the national "Green Book," which listed businesses Black travelers could safely visit during the Jim Crow era.

Mama Margie is a real San Antonio woman full of recipes, history, and warmth

Meet the mother San Antonio has trusted for years: The true Mama Margie

Rose Garcia's flower family brings bloom to San Antonio, Fiesta for over 50 years

It's called "The Den," but a room at Battle of Flowers headquarters is more like an indoor grove, with colorful crêpe paper flowers blooming out of boxes. The brightest of the flowers is Rose. For more than 50 years, Rose Garcia has handcrafted the flowers that set the scene for the San Antonio tradition. This year's installment of the Fiesta parade prep marks her final year at the helm. 

Beloved San Antonio personality Hispanic Elvis has died, family says

Hispanic Elvis, the Market Square icon known for his King of Rock and Roll, impersonations and friendly personality, has died, his family confirms. 

Unraveling the complex history of one of the biggest celebrations in Texas

Fiesta, the 11-day annual party that unites thousands of residents and visitors, is rooted in a complicated history that some say is divisive.

Texas Latinos are not monolithic

Latinos in Texas are diversifying their media coverage and organizing events that are inclusive of all countries, rather than lumping Latinos together under the state's heavy Mexican influence.

Trends

San Antonio 10-year-old cashes in on GameStop stocks he was gifted 2 years ago

When Jaydyn Carr unwrapped his GameStop shares his mom gifted him for Kwanzaa two years ago, neither mother nor son expected he'd eventually be in the middle of a stock surge.

Aguas frescas seller reacts to 'spa water' TikTok controversy

For Jesus Arreaga, aguas frescas are reminders of simpler times in Coahuila where vitroleros were always filled to As an adult, the fruity, refreshing drinks are also a big seller and compliment the popular corn in a cup menu at his business. He wasn't aware that the staple of his life has been at the center of a TikTok controversy until recently.

A tailored take on traditional guayaberas is empowering Latinas

Guayaberas, the shirts traditionally worn by men throughout Latino culture, are emerging as a fashion statement for Latinas throughout San Antonio and South Texas.

McNay Art Museum enters its "unhinged" era on Threads

While the Threads vs. Twitter battle continues, the McNay Art Museum is using the new messaging app to challenge pretty much everyone to a parking lot cage fight — all in good fun, of course.


News

DOJ warns of legal action to remove Texas Gov. Abbott's buoy, barbed wire barrier in Rio Grande

The Justice Department notified Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton that it is pursuing legal action to remove a barrier of buoys in the Rio Grande.

Historic home with MLK ties could get new life

Owners of a home near the route of San Antonio's Martin Luther King Jr. March are working to honor its place in local Black history by transforming it into a performing arts center for the underserved East Side community that reflects the city’s social and historical heritage.

San Antonio-born stats curriculum goes national

Students from economically disadvantaged neighborhoods inspired Young-Saver to create relevant materials that would teach math while also empowering them to think critically about the social issues shaping their daily lives.

America Ferrera, Texas activists empower Latino voters at quinceañera-themed events

Pew Research Center estimates 6.2 million Hispanic people in Texas are eligible to vote, making the state home to the second-largest Hispanic voter population, behind California.




Sports

Forecasting Victor Wembanyama's legacy on the Spurs, San Antonio

The basketball buzz surrounding Wembanyama is expected to boost San Antonio's presence on an international scale. Seemingly overnight, San Antonio has gone from being largely overlooked by national sports desks to being a media darling.

Coach Gregg Popovich took over the Spurs in a controversial move

Five rings and decades later, Popovich is a coaching legend respected for molding young stars into champions and adding barrier-breaking forces like Becky Hammon to his ranks. But in 1996, he was compared to a "small, carnivorous mammal" after ousting former Spurs coach Bob Hill to take over the 3-15 team. 

San Antonio Spurs break records in Austin

Whether local Spurs fans like it or not, the team has been a hit in Austin. The Spurs' "home" games in Austin against the Portland Trail Blazers and Minnesota Timberwolves had a sellout crowd, breaking an overall Moody Center record.