‘Everybody loved him’: San Antonio honors legendary musician Flaco Jiménez

San Antonio commemorated Flaco Jiménez, the world-renowned accordionist, with heartfelt tributes and music. SAN ANTONIO — On Thursday night, San Antonio honored and remembered one of its favorite sons: Flaco Jiménez. The world-renowned accordionist passed away last week at age 86 after battling vascular complications and diabetes, according to his family. The legendary conjunto artist … Read more

Mayor Jones calls for ‘strategic pause’ on Project Marvel negotiations with Spurs

The mayor says San Antonians deserve “an independent, detailed economic analysis” before the City Council votes on the project. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is calling for a “strategic pause” in the city’s negotiations with the Spurs over the proposed sports and entertainment district known as Project Marvel. The mayor released … Read more

Sweating in the sanctuary: 5-ton AC system stolen from west-side San Antonio church

Parishioners at St. James AME Church now have to rely on handheld fans and ceiling fans for relief. SAN ANTONIO — According to police, an AC unit was stolen from the St. James AME Church last Saturday, leaving clergy members scrambling the day before Sunday service. The theft left members of the church saying, “If … Read more

West side’s aquatic dreams: Atanacio Garcia Natatorium dedication honors a legacy with Olympic-sized pool in San Antonio

San Antonio’s west side natatorium has been renamed in honor of Atanacio Garcia, who fought for nearly two decades to establish the facility. SAN ANTONIO — A veteran’s fight for a pool on the west side is still making waves. The San Antonio Natatorium has officially been renamed the Atanacio Garcia Natatorium. The late community … Read more