San Antonio’s new restaurant trend: giant California burritos done San Diego style

At least three restaurants specializing in these big-as-a-baby burritos filled with french fries among other ingredients have opened in the city in the past year. On a recent Sunday, Whittier, Calif., native Albert Ortiz and his family commandeered a table at the crowded restaurant Stuffed. “The minute I walked in the door, I was back […]

Photos: Dominion mansion described as a ‘hidden gem’ on the market for $3.2 million

The primary wing of the house, which has a large office, has a sun sitting room with a bathroom that has access to the pool area. According to Bexar County property records, the mansion once belonged to Barbara Nell “Babs” Baugh, the former president of the Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation and a benefactor […]

Embracing tradition: Thousands gather for annual La Gran Tamalada in Historic Market Square

Isabel Esparza, 2, blows on her hot chocolate Saturday with her mother, Ana Esparza, during La Gran Tamalada, a culinary tradition hosted by La Familia Cortez Restaurants and Market Square. Logan Cooper, 11, Ross Cooper, Lily Cooper 16, and Jessica Cooper of San Antonio read along with “Camilla la Magica Makes Tamales” on Saturday at […]

As Thaddeus Young bucks a trend, Spurs reap rewards – San Antonio Express-News

He shows an incessant, sincere interest in mentoring the dozen younger teammates who adore him, even though there’s no guarantee he’ll be around them three months from now. He doesn’t receive as much of it as he’d like. Young is 33 now, a basketball relic in more ways than one, and surely there are contemporary […]

With investors and – possibly – legislators on board, Texas cannabis industry poised for growth

The notion that it’s “crazy” is because cannabis is still illegal in Texas, which is home to some of the strictest anti-marijuana laws in the nation. While still relatively low, the number of Texans utilizing the state’s medicinal marijuana Compassionate Use Program has grown by 180 percent over the past year. For now, goodblend Texas […]