AltWeeklies Wire
Texas Anti-Abortion Bill Dies After Filibusternew
The Texas Senate gallery erupted in deafening applause, chants, and clapping as the clock edged toward midnight – the deadline for state lawmakers to decide on the fate of a bill that would essentially decimate access to abortion in Texas.
San Antonio Current |
Mary Tuma |
06-26-2013 |
The War on Women
Tags: wendy davis, SB5
Drag's New Dawn in San Antonionew
At first, it’s the bone structure that tips me off. Then, the thick, full lips. But ultimately, it’s the way he walks with unmistakable precision through Lulu’s crowded restaurant on Main that finally confirms that this man in a Spurs t-shirt could be none other than the singular Tencha La Jefa.
San Antonio Current |
Jade Esteban Estrada |
06-26-2013 |
LGBT
Tags: Tencha La Jefa
Can San Antonio's "Gay Dollar" Make Policy Impact?new
Money talks, but does it make a sound if no one is listening? San Antonio LGBT consumers pack enough buying power to bankroll the entire city budget for a year and a half. Yet in many cases here, they’re still fighting for full citizenship in both the workplace and public policy.
San Antonio Current |
Jeffrey Wright |
06-26-2013 |
LGBT
Tags: Pride
Texas Senate Votes to Decimate Abortion Accessnew
People are "genuinely afraid" of how the Texas Legislature treats women, said state Sen. Kirk Watson in an impassioned speech just before the Republican-dominated Senate sailed through a measure that would shut down all but five abortion clinics in the state.
San Antonio Current |
Mary Tuma |
06-20-2013 |
The War on Women
Spurs Squander Fourth Quarter Leadnew
Over 100 games into this NBA season, who knew that the Miami Heat’s least valuable player was LeBron James’ headband?
San Antonio Current |
Mike Seely |
06-20-2013 |
Sports
Tags: Miami Heat
Girl in a Coma Singer Nina Diaz' Spiritual Makeovernew
“What’s up with Nina?” I asked Faith Radle, Girl in a Coma’s manager, looking at the band’s lead singer, Nina Díaz. It was pouring rain that afternoon in late May, but we were safely sheltered at the ballroom of the Omni Hotel, minutes after Judge Nelson Wolff gave his State of the County address and seconds before I lamely asked, “Is she going to the gym, or something?”
San Antonio Current |
Enrique Lopetegui |
06-19-2013 |
Profiles & Interviews
Portrait of a Shattered Familynew
Murder destroyed Charity Lee's family, forever altered her concept of justice.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
06-13-2013 |
Crime & Justice
Spurs Supporting Cast Annihilates Heatnew
Tony Parker, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili combined for a mere 25 points Tuesday night against the Heat in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. See if you can guess which team won by 36 points.
San Antonio Current |
Mike Seely |
06-13-2013 |
Sports
HBO'S Truthful Vampires Return for a Sixth Season.new
“Bill, this isn’t you,” she says as he holds the vile of sacred blood. “What the fuck do you know about me?” he responds
San Antonio Current |
M. R. Brown |
06-13-2013 |
TV
KING KENDRICK BRINGS HIS TALENTED FRIENDS TO OUR NECK OF THE WOODSnew
Kendrick Lamar burst into the national spotlight in 2011, following the release of his debut album Section.80, which included the hits “HiiiPoWeR” and “A.D.H.D.” If that album — lyrically focused on issues of drug addiction, violence, love, lust, and the battle to improve oneself — got people talking about Lamar as if he was next in line for the rap throne, 2012’s Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City proved they were right.
San Antonio Current |
James Courtney |
06-12-2013 |
Profiles & Interviews
TATTOOED LADIES' NIGHT AT NIGHTROCKER LIVEnew
Roland “Nightrocker” Fuentes offers the least ladylike “ladies’ night” I’ve ever seen. For girls who just wanna have fun — and by fun I mean slamming 50-cent tequila shots, watching half-naked dancers waggle their tits, and listening to rap-rock — the newly revamped Nightrocker Live offers good times in excess. If you equate “ladies’ night” with cheap cosmos and low-cal appetizers, however, this ain’t the place for you.
San Antonio Current |
Callie Enlow |
06-05-2013 |
Food+Drink
Pussy Riot Won the Warnew
The Sex Pistols have nothing on Pussy Riot. While Johnny Rotten and co. changed the course of music with only one album and two years of live performances, all the Russian feminist art collective/punk band needed to make an impact was 40 seconds (and no album).
San Antonio Current |
Enrique Lopetegui |
06-05-2013 |
Movies
Dead in Seven Hoursnew
When overdosed means overworked, Bexar County jail's fatal flaws come to light.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
06-05-2013 |
Crime & Justice
Cityscrapes: One More Hotelnew
Just one more hotel, and the city will boom. That has long been the mantra of this city’s business and political leaders. With her decision to support a new hotel tower atop the Joske’s building, City Manager Sheryl Sculley has now joined the crowd, fully backed by newly reelected Mayor Julián Castro.
San Antonio Current |
Heywood Sanders |
05-24-2013 |
Housing & Development
Tags: san antonio
Texas Marine Corps Vet Still Awaiting Trialnew
The U.S. Marine Corps looked the other way when 27-year-old sniper Adan Castañeda attempted suicide while enlisted. Despite Castañeda's increasingly serious outbursts at home once discharged, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs routinely ignored his mental health issues, bouncing him from crisis to crisis.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
05-22-2013 |
War
Tags: Adan Castañeda, U.S. Marine Corps
