Sea Island’s 10-foot-tall mascot is stepping away from his post for now. Here’s why.

You can’t run a tight ship if your paint is starting to chip. SAN ANTONIO — One of San Antonio’s most well-known captains is taking a break. No, we’re not talking about Tim Duncan.  Jolly Jack, the 10-foot-tall captain who has stood watch by Sea Island Shrimp House’s original north-side location since 1965, is stepping … Read more

‘Jolly Jack,’ Sea Island’s 60-year-old mascot, is being restored just in time for a major restaurant milestone

You can’t run a tight ship if your paint is starting to chip. SAN ANTONIO — One of San Antonio’s most well-known captains is taking a break. No, we’re not talking about Tim Duncan.  Jolly Jack, the 10-foot-tall captain who has stood watch by Sea Island Shrimp House’s original north-side location since 1965, is stepping … Read more

Texas will put warning labels on some foods, but its additives list has inaccuracies

It also misrepresents the status of some ingredients that would trigger the action. DALLAS — A new Texas law promoting the Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda requires first-ever warning labels on foods like chips and candies that contain dyes and additives not allowed in other countries. It could have far-reaching effects on the nation’s … Read more

New Texas law bans lab-grown meat

While the complete ban will take effect in September, lawmakers have given it a best-before date. AUSTIN, Texas — Two-thirds of Americans are willing to try lab-grown or “cultivated” meat, according to one study. But if you live in Texas, it might be a while before you get the chance.  This past Friday, Gov. Greg … Read more

Family of Sheila-Jo Hanks shares heartache and hope after husband’s murder conviction

Carlos Portillo receives over 40 years in prison for killing his wife, Sheila-Jo Hanks, at Oak Creek Apartments in January 2024. SAN ANTONIO — The family of a woman killed by her husband in 2024 spoke out following a murder conviction. On Monday, Carlos Portillo was found guilty and sentenced to over 40 years in … Read more

Tenants living at west-side mobile home park voice safety concerns over management’s fence removal plans

Residents have signed a petition calling on management to hear them out and consider halting the fence removal plans and new fee for involuntary mowing services. SAN ANTONIO — Residents of a west-side mobile home community are fed up and fearing for their safety after they say corporate management gave notice about the impending removal … Read more