Rolling with laughter: How San Antonio’s ‘Monsternomicon’ fuses improv, Dungeons and Dragons into one wild ride

With nearly four years of sold-out shows under their belt, the San Antonio show comedy production is now appearing at the Woodlawn as its ambitions grow. SAN ANTONIO — If you’ve never heard or even wondered why a close-knit group of improv comedians would sing “How to roll a diiiice” to the tune of The … Read more

They lost 27 children in a flood. Now they’re demanding Texas leaders act

“Our children’s deaths cannot be in vain,” said a spokesperson for Campaign for Camp Safety. AUSTIN, Texas — The families of 27 Camp Mystic campers who died in the catastrophic Hill Country floods in July met with Texas’ top leaders at the state capitol Thursday to continue pushing for change. The parents met with Gov. … Read more

The city and Spurs are close to finalizing terms on a downtown arena. Ron Nirenberg is as optimistic as ever about the plan.

August 27 is when the San Antonio City Council could consider approving the terms sheet for a billion-dollar downtown Spurs arena. SAN ANTONIO — The City of San Antonio and Spurs Sports & Entertainment are closer to finalizing a terms agreement for a new downtown arena, according to officials.  The development follows several days of … Read more

Judge hears case on Texas law mandating Ten Commandments in schools

Plaintiffs in Texas are suing over a law requiring the Ten Commandments in schools, citing First Amendment concerns. SAN ANTONIO — On Friday a federal judge in San Antonio heard arguments in a lawsuit filed by parents from different religious backgrounds. They’re suing several Texas school districts, including North East ISD, Alamo Heights ISD, and … Read more

Trump administration relaxes regulations on industries producing methane

Environmental activists say this is a step backwards, but oil and gas experts say it is needed. SAN ANTONIO — In July, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Treasury Department to eliminate some clean energy incentives. That could affect the bills of homeowners across Texas. One of the industries that will take … Read more