Movie Review

Bad Boys for Life's Smith and Lawrence have great chemistry in sequel Bad Boys for Life's Smith and Lawrence have great chemistry in sequel By Alex Bentley

1.17.20  |  9:35 am

It’s easy to forget 25 years and dozens of major movie roles later, but 1995’s Bad Boys was ...

hot mics

Dave Attell and Jeff Ross riff and roast at special San Antonio show Dave Attell and Jeff Ross riff and roast at special San Antonio show By Radu Bondar

1.16.20  |  3:53 pm

It’s a rare time for stand-up comedy when two of its biggest stars decide to hit the road together ...

Full out

New Netflix show puts Texas' Navarro College cheerleaders on the mat New Netflix show puts Texas' Navarro College cheerleaders on the mat By Stephanie Allmon Merry

1.16.20  |  12:37 pm

A Netflix crew found its way to tiny Corsicana, Texas, for a reality show about cheerleading, and a week in ...

Weekend Event Guide

Here are the top 5 things to do in San Antonio this weekend Here are the top 5 things to do in San Antonio this weekend By Paige Turner

1.16.20  |  9:34 am

Explore the best of San Antonio culture during the top five things to do this weekend. Treat yourself to a ...

Legendary Rock Band

Bon Jovi welcomes 2020 with North American tour coming to San Antonio Bon Jovi welcomes 2020 with North American tour coming to San Antonio By Alex Bentley

1.15.20  |  3:34 pm

Legendary rock band Bon Jovi will return to San Antonio as part of their Bon Jovi 2020 Tour, playing at ...

Mo’ money

This affluent San Antonio suburb cashes in as richest city in Texas This affluent San Antonio suburb cashes in as richest city in Texas By John Egan

1.15.20  |  2:58 pm

Forget Beverly Hills. Move over, Manhattan. One San Antonio suburb is cashing in as the richest city in Texas. A ...

'The Girl' grows up

Restaurant from famed San Antonio chef fizzles out of Pearl food hall Restaurant from famed San Antonio chef fizzles out of Pearl food hall By Katie Friel

1.15.20  |  11:10 am

One of Texas' most renowned chefs is leaving the Pearl's famed food hall. The Good Kind, brainchild of chef ...

On two wheels

San Antonio rides onto list of most dangerous places for cyclists San Antonio rides onto list of most dangerous places for cyclists By John Egan

1.15.20  |  9:59 am

Bicycling in San Antonio might be hazardous to your health, according to sobering new data about cyclist deaths. A study ...

News you can eat

5 things to know in San Antonio food: Local brewery busts into Helotes 5 things to know in San Antonio food: Local brewery busts into Helotes By Brandon Watson

1.14.20  |  3:36 pm

Editor's note: We get it. It can be difficult to keep up with the fast pace of San Antonio ...

Culture + Community

4 illuminating San Antonio events to celebrate DreamWeek 2020 4 illuminating San Antonio events to celebrate DreamWeek 2020 By Edmond Ortiz

1.14.20  |  12:11 pm

Held each January, the annual DreamWeek Summit offers hundreds of events across San Antonio designed to foster an exchange of ...

Closure News

Taco Cabana closes 19 restaurants including 2 in San Antonio area Taco Cabana closes 19 restaurants including 2 in San Antonio area By Teresa Gubbins

1.14.20  |  9:45 am

The parent company of Taco Cabana has closed 19 locations, all in Texas. According to a release, Fiesta Restaurant Group ...

Shutter report

Longtime local restaurateur suddenly shutters Northeast Side eatery Longtime local restaurateur suddenly shutters Northeast Side eatery By Brandon Watson

1.13.20  |  3:36 pm

Less than a year after opening, a popular Northeast Side spot surprised San Antonio on January 8 and announced it ...

Awards Season

CultureMap critic's guide to the 9 Best Picture Oscar nominees of 2020 CultureMap critic's guide to the 9 Best Picture Oscar nominees of 2020 By Alex Bentley

1.13.20  |  12:00 pm

The nominations for the 2020 Academy Awards have been revealed, with nine films garnering nods for Best Picture. But are ...

U Don't Say

Booming San Antonio suburb hauls in top spot among growing U.S. cities Booming San Antonio suburb hauls in top spot among growing U.S. cities By Katie Friel

1.13.20  |  9:51 am

In recent months, New Braunfels has been declared a "boomtown" and clocked in among the country's fastest-growing cities, according ...

Hot Headlines

Cult burger chain slides into San Antonio's most popular stories Cult burger chain slides into San Antonio's most popular stories By Katie Friel

1.11.20  |  12:00 pm

Editor's note: Welcome to our weekly roundup of the hottest stories in San Antonio. Each weekend, we share five ...

Alamo City’s ascent

San Antonio surprisingly tops Austin among up-and-coming tech cities San Antonio surprisingly tops Austin among up-and-coming tech cities By John Egan

1.10.20  |  3:02 pm

In 2019, Austin topped a list from real estate website Commercial Café of the leading startup cities in the U ...

Feelin' the squeeze

Popular dockless scooter company unexpectedly zips out of San Antonio Popular dockless scooter company unexpectedly zips out of San Antonio By Jade Esteban Estrada

1.10.20  |  1:23 pm

It came as a surprise to many when Lime announced on January 9 that it is pulling out of the ...

Boom!

Texas added more residents than any other U.S. state in past year Texas added more residents than any other U.S. state in past year By John Egan

1.10.20  |  9:24 am

Yes, everything is bigger in Texas — including population growth. From mid-2018 to mid-2019, the Lone Star State added more residents ...

Top-shelf reputation

San Antonio's favorite market topples Trader Joe's as No. 1 in U ... San Antonio's favorite market topples Trader Joe's as No. 1 in U.S. By John Egan

1.9.20  |  3:25 pm

For fans of San Antonio-based grocery chain H-E-B, “No store does more than my H-E-B” goes far beyond an advertising ...