SAN ANTONIO – A Texas-based bilingual civil rights play will make its debut in San Antonio this month. “Crystal City 1969″ will open to San Antonio audiences from Jan. 19-22 at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center at 723 S Brazos St. According to a news release, the show pays tribute to Mexican-American civil rights history … Read more
LONDON – British author Fay Weldon, known for her sharp wit and acerbic observations about women’s experiences and sexual politics in novels including “The Life And Loves Of A She-Devil,” has died, her family said Wednesday. She was 91. Weldon was a playwright, screenwriter and a prolific novelist, producing 30 novels as well as short … Read more
See the full episode in the video player above. We’re relaunching our Whatever the Weather podcast in the best way possible — getting to know Mia! In this opening episode of season 3, Floresville native Mia shares her passion for weather and, yes, even Dutch Bros Coffee. How to watch You can find the Whatever … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – If you haven’t had a chance to check out Lightscape at the San Antonio Botanical Garden this weekend is your last chance and you can get a discount on ticket packs. Officials with the immersive installation are offering value packs for a 25% discount for the final three days of Lightscape — … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – A popular event in downtown San Antonio won’t be taking place for the next few months due to construction. San Antonio | The Saga, a free light show that takes place weekly at the San Fernando Cathedral, will be on hiatus until March 13 due to scaffolding in front of the cathedral. … Read more
DUBAI – Local media are reporting that Iran has released a prominent actress nearly three weeks after she was jailed for expressing solidarity with a man who was executed over unrest linked to anti-government protests. Iran’s semi-official ISNA news agency reported Wednesday that Taraneh Alidoosti, the 38-year-old star of Asghar Farhadi’s Oscar-winning “The Salesman,” was … Read more
RENO, Nev. – The serious injuries actor Jeremy Renner suffered while using a snow tractor to free a snowbound motorist on a private mountain road near Lake Tahoe appear to be a “tragic accident,” the sheriff in Reno said Tuesday. The 51-year-old “Avengers” star was seriously hurt when he was run over by his own … Read more