A Silent Stand in Salado: How Women Closed the Town’s Only Saloon | Weird Wild West

In 1882, Salado’s women employed a unique protest to close the town’s only saloon, using knitting, patience and presence to uphold community morals. SALADO, Texas — Long before protests had hashtags or boycotts went viral, a group of determined women in Salado shut down the town’s only saloon using nothing more than knitting needles, patience … Read more

State Fair of Texas Rodeo paused for the upcoming 2026 season, officials say

This is not goodbye, it’s so long for now, according to the State Fair. 🤠 DALLAS — The State Fair of Texas has made the decision to pause its rodeo for the 2026 fair season, officials say.  In a statement released on Sunday, the State Fair says it evaluates its entertainment, attraction, and exhibitor offerings … Read more

Southstar purchases historic Lone Star Brewery site, plans community-focused future

Southstar announced the purchase of the historic Lone Star Brewery site, a property deeply tied to generations of local families and the city’s working-class roots. SAN ANTONIO — One of San Antonio’s most recognizable landmarks is entering a new chapter. Southstar announced Friday that it has purchased the historic Lone Star Brewery site, a property … Read more