SA businesses ‘ready to go,’ bracing for economic boost during Final Four

The city is anticipating more than 100,000 tourists will travel to the Alamo City to cheer on their favorite college basketball team. SAN ANTONIO — Downtown San Antonio businesses are bracing for the 2025 NCAA Men’s Final Four, which is just weeks away. The city is anticipating more than 100,000 tourists will travel to the … Read more

Portland demonstrators rally against Elon Musk, DOGE outside of Tesla dealership as part of nationwide protest

Other ‘Tesla Takedown’ protests against Musk and DOGE were held Saturday at various Tesla facilities nationwide. PORTLAND, Ore. — Demonstrators held a “Tesla Takedown” protest outside of a Portland dealership, echoing similar protests throughout the nation.  On Saturday, demonstrators outside the South Macadam location told KGW that they want to bring attention to Elon Musk’s … Read more

JCPenney is closing several U.S. stores this year. Here’s the full list of stores

The retailer cited a number of factors for the store closures. DALLAS — Plano-based JCPenney is closing several stores across the U.S. this year, a spokesperson for the retailer confirmed. JCPenney announced it was closing more than 240 stores after filing for bankruptcy in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The chain was later acquired by … Read more

North Texas native Sha’Carri Richardson featured in Nike Super Bowl ad

DALLAS — Dallas’ own Sha’Carri Richardson graced America’s television screens on Super Bowl Sunday. Richardson starred in a Nike ad titled “So Win.” which highlighted female athletes at the top of their games. Richardson was featured prominently in the opening shot of the ad, making a handful of appearances thereafter alongside basketball stars A’ja Wilson, … Read more

San Antonio business owner says prices continue to rise despite pause on Trump’s proposed tariffs

A 10% tariff on Chinese goods is expected to go into effect Tuesday, while the 25% tariff’s for Mexico and Canada will be delayed for one month. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Democratic leaders spoke out Monday against the Trump Administration’s proposed tariff hikes. Now there’s a pause on both Canada and Mexico’s tariff’s with … Read more

SA business owner warns of rising costs despite delay on Trump’s proposed tariffs

A 10% tariff on Chinese goods is expected to go into effect Tuesday, while the 25% tariff’s for Mexico and Canada will be delayed for one month. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Democratic leaders spoke out Monday against the Trump Administration’s proposed tariff hikes. Now there’s a pause on both Canada and Mexico’s tariff’s with … Read more