Crews break ground on 17-story boutique hotel at Hemisfair in downtown San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – Construction has started on a 200-room, 17-story curved boutique hotel in downtown San Antonio. Zachry Hospitality broke ground on The Monarch San Antonio on Tuesday morning. The Monarch, which is part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, is scheduled to open in early 2026. The hotel will sit on 1.5 acres at … Read more

‘A noisy rock ‘n’ roll’: How growing interest in Formula One is felt across the music world

LOS ANGELES – Beyond the engineering, the athleticism, the speed, the luxury — fans love the sound of Formula One. The fierce rhythms of a V6 turbocharged hybrid engine; the sticky staccato of a rushed downshift; sexy, loud zooms. There’s a real musical appreciation for the elite motorsport. Engines are described using RPMs, the same … Read more

Texans linebacker Denzel Perryman suspended for ‘repeatedly violating’ player safety rules

Perriman was flagged in Sunday’s win over Cincinnati for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Ja’Marr Chase in the fourth quarter. HOUSTON — Houston Texans linebacker Denzel Perryman has been suspended without pay for three games for repeatedly violating player safety rules during Sunday’s win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Perryman can appeal the suspension. Perryman was penalized … Read more

Peace corners creating safe space for students to deal with emotions

SAN ANTONIO – There’s a new safe space for students to deal with their emotions and refocus their attention at Margil Elementary School. The peace corner was developed by the nonprofit organization Communities in Schools of San Antonio. It’s filled with books about emotion, comfortable seating and an emotion chart for kids. “We serve over … Read more

Comedian Ali Wong coming to San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – Comedian Ali Wong is coming to San Antonio for her live comedy tour. Wong, who has also starred in Netflix’s “Beef” and “Always Be My Maybe,” will perform at the Majestic Theatre on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Presale tickets will go on sale on Wednesday. The general on-sale starts at 10 a.m. on … Read more