Arts & Entertainment
June 2, 2020
What Exactly Does the New York Times Think the Alamo Is?
An investigation into the Paper of Record that is, alas, somehow necessary.
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Tacos
May 12, 2020
Taco of the Week: The Bag Special at Con Huevos Tacos
Classics such as papas con huevos and migas are litmus tests for breakfast taco spots, and this San Antonio shop nails the exam.
Tacos
April 30, 2020
Taco News Roundup: Cinco de Mayo Freebies, Tortilla Fashion, and ‘The Meech’
Good news for those missing Major League Baseball: you can still get your stadium food.
Health
April 28, 2020
A Rural Nurse Has Just About Had It
Suzanne Ohlmann is a heart failure nurse based in San Antonio, serving rural Texas. On Facebook, she’s waging a war against misinformation.
Art
April 20, 2020
A San Antonio Artist Is Attempting to Lift People’s Spirits With “Pandemic Lotería”
Rafael Gonzales Jr. has developed a version of the classic game for the age of the coronavirus.
News & Politics
April 15, 2020
Haunting Scenes of a Pandemic-Induced Standstill
Images from across the state capture our eerily historic moment.
Best Thing in Texas
April 10, 2020
The Best Thing in Texas: A Parade for Mami in San Antonio
When the coronavirus forced 83-year-old Herminia Valdez to quarantine, her family found a creative and safe way to lift her spirits.
Tacos
April 9, 2020
Taco News Roundup: The Tortilla Keeps on Truckin’
Updates on taqueria and Tex-Mex meal kits, mail orders, donations, and more.
Food & Drink
April 9, 2020
How the San Antonio Restaurant Scene Is Taking Care of Its Own
Chef Jason Dady, down to two restaurants from six, helps feed laid-off hospitality workers almost daily. ”I wake up every morning at seven o’clock, check the news, and go make thirty gallons of soup.”
Tacos
April 9, 2020
A Texas Taco Lover’s Guide to Binge-Watching Food Television
There’s plenty of Mexican-flavored Texas food content to stream online while you’re sheltering at home.
Tacos
April 2, 2020
The Enduring Taco in the Time of COVID-19
The novel coronavirus pandemic won’t defeat the versatile—dare we say perfect—food. “Tacos will feed America.”
Tacos
March 31, 2020
Taco of the Week: Birria Quesitacos at El Remedio
At this San Antonio taco trailer, everything is better with cheese.
Being Texan
March 18, 2020
The Lion Tamer
Remembering my grandpa, who soothed wild beasts—and played poker with the devil.
The Texanist
March 8, 2020
The Texanist: Why Do Two Different Hotels Profess to Be the Oldest in Texas?
A Portland man is confused by the Menger Hotel's and Excelsior House Hotel's dueling claims. The Texanist is, too.
Tacos
January 16, 2020
The Quesadilla Moreliana at Carnitas Don Raúl Is a Cheesy, Mixed-Meat Delight
The San Antonio outpost of a beloved Michoacán restaurant serves pork exactly like what you’ll find at the original in Mexico.
News & Politics
January 16, 2020
“Angel of Death” Nurse Pleads Guilty to a New Murder
Genene Jones, suspected for decades of killing multiple children, was sentenced to life after accepting responsibility for a second San Antonio death.
Food & Drink
January 3, 2020
Ro-Ho Pork & Bread’s Torta Ahogada Is a Taste of Guadalajara That’s Part Science and Part Art
Jorge Rojo, chef-owner of Ro-Ho Pork & Bread in San Antonio, left the practice of law behind for the crusty exterior and cushion-soft interior of the birote sourdough bread typical of his hometown, Guadalajara in the Mexican state of Jalisco. The 46-year-old’s early study in baking was of the practical,
Tacos
December 31, 2019
Taco of the Week: Puff-Chilada at Maria’s Café
The San Antonio stalwart, known for its creative Tex-Mex tacos, evokes a long-gone Texas Monthly favorite with this offering.
Tacos
December 31, 2019
My Favorite Tex-Mex and Mexican Bites of 2019
In addition to my tacos of the week, these dishes from both sides of the border stand out.
BBQ
December 11, 2019
The Granary’s Abrupt End Doesn’t Erase Its Innovative Influence
One last supper at the San Antonio barbecue restaurant renewed my appreciation for its legacy.
Books
December 11, 2019
Fox Host Brian Kilmeade’s New Book About the Alamo Isn’t Fair and Balanced
The best-selling author offers a lively—but drastically incomplete—account of nineteenth-century Texas history.
Tacos
December 4, 2019
Dyed With Intricate Designs, Tortillas Ceremoniales Are Used for Special Occasions
A tradition of the indigenous Otomí people of Mexico is growing in popularity north of the border.
Film & TV
November 25, 2019
The Story Behind the Long Lost Alamo Movie of 1911
’The Immortal Alamo’ says much about the silent film era, and how San Antonio could have been Hollywood.
Libations
November 20, 2019
Dine Out and Do Good at These Three Texas Spots
When eating here, you can do far more with your money than enjoy great food and drinks.
Dining Guide
November 20, 2019
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our December 2019 Issue
We review more than sixty restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new!
BBQ
November 4, 2019
The Granary, Once Proclaimed the Future of Barbecue, Is Closing
Tim Rattray says not enough customers were visiting his San Antonio restaurant, which made the Top 50 twice for its innovative menu.
Tacos
October 30, 2019
What Do Trail Racing and Tacos Have in Common?
I might have come in last place, but I learned a lot while walking in the woods of San Antonio during El Taco Loco.
Books
October 30, 2019
A San Antonio CEO on the Worst Years of His Life
Geekdom's Lorenzo Gomez grapples with his hellish time in middle school.
Books
October 21, 2019
Severo Perez’s Complex Valentine to San Antonio
The filmmaker turned novelist revisits the city of his youth, in all its pain and glory.
Film & TV
October 17, 2019
The Creator of Amazon’s ‘Undone’ on the Animation Style Born in Texas
Kate Purdy talks about rotoscoping her hometown of San Antonio for the year’s best new TV series.
Travel & Outdoors
October 16, 2019
Where to Get Into the Spirit in San Antonio
The arrival of cooler temperatures and November’s holiday light displays make for an ideal time to visit the Alamo City.
Tacos
October 10, 2019
How I Spent My National Taco Day
I ate my way from San Antonio to Dallas in one (very filling) day. Here are some of the highlights of my taco travels.
Politics & Policy
October 10, 2019
San Antonio Starts to Confront Its Domestic Violence Crisis
Bexar County leaders are grappling with rates of violence against women that exceed those in the state’s other major cities.
Tacos
October 8, 2019
Taco of the Week: The Pork Chop Taco at Garcia’s Mexican Food
You can cut meat from the bone before you eat, but it’s better to go all in with this San Antonio staple.
Art
October 4, 2019
How Zines Are Revolutionizing San Antonio’s Art Scene
Artists are preparing to launch the city’s largest zine festival on October 5th.
Health
October 2, 2019
Saving Lives in Tomorrow’s War, Today
In the next big military conflict, experts expect heavy casualties on battlefields from which quick medical evacuation may be impossible. Whether wounded Americans live or die will depend on work happening now in Texas.
Music
September 25, 2019
San Antonio Native and Creative Polyglot Noël Wells Seeks Refuge in Music
After breaking out in comedy and film, Wells is telling stories in new ways.
Art
September 18, 2019
San Antonio’s Ruby City Is a Literal Dream Come True
Years after the late Linda Pace first shared her vision with rockstar architect Sir David Adjaye, the art museum is set to open in October.
News & Politics
September 6, 2019
Convicted of Murder at Age 12, Edwin Debrow Finally Walks Free
He renounced his violent San Antonio childhood during 28 years behind bars. A new life and new love awaited him outside the prison gates.
Libations
August 19, 2019
Cocktail Recipes from Jet-Setter in San Antonio
Go globe-trotting at this travel-themed lounge.
Politics & Policy
August 13, 2019
We Are Firmly in the Boycott Era of Politics
Chick-fil-A won’t be hosting its 2022 convention in San Antonio and Joaquin Castro supporters won’t be eating at Bill Miller.
Libations
July 22, 2019
Libations: Try San Antonio’s Seersucker Lemonade Gin in These Summery Recipes
The lemonade-infused version, which debuted last year, makes for refreshing cocktails. Here are three to try at home.
The Texanist
July 7, 2019
The Texanist: What’s the Best Swimming Hole in Texas?
A San Antonio woman is looking for some liquid relief from the heat. The Texanist has a deluge of options.
Border & Immigration
July 2, 2019
Border Patrol Leaves San Antonio to Sort Out Surge of African Migrants
The city of San Antonio is doing its best to help migrants from Africa figure out what comes after their harrowing journeys.
Travel & Outdoors
June 20, 2019
Summer Itinerary: A Weekend in San Antonio
How to spend a perfect few days eating, drinking, and playing your way through the Alamo City.
Sports
June 11, 2019
Tony Parker, Last of the San Antonio Spurs’ Dynastic Big Three, Is Retiring
Along with Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili, he brought unprecedented NBA success to the Alamo City.
Books
May 7, 2019
San Antonio–Based Poet Naomi Shihab Nye Named Young People’s Poet Laureate
The Palestinian-American author is the first Arab to receive the Poetry Foundation award.
Best Thing in Texas
May 7, 2019
The Best Thing in Texas: A San Antonio Native Stopped the San Diego Synagogue Shooting
“Armed only with a mean face,” former sailor and soldier Oscar Stewart became a hero.
Politics & Policy
April 24, 2019
Everything Julián Castro Knows He Learned From His Mother
Rosie Castro is known in San Antonio as a firebrand political activist. Her son is a cautious career politician running for president. But don’t let appearances deceive you—they’re fighting the same fight.
Art
April 8, 2019
The Best Thing in Texas: This George Strait Mural Honors the King of Country
Artist Matt Tumlinson is putting Texas musical icons all over the walls of the state, including this one in San Antonio.