Hey San Antonio Archive

Hey San Antonio on Thursday, July 30th, 2026 — the news from that day:

  1. Texas is banning several THC products. Find out what will still be legal on July 31.

    Although several synthetically derived cannabis products will be banned on July 31, delta-9 THC products will still remain legal.

  2. Bonham Exchange to close for sprinkler installation, plans to reopen in four to five months

    San Antonio’s longest continuously operating LGBTQ+ nightclub will close for four to five months to install a required fire sprinkler system after securing financing for the project and other improvements.

  3. Eva’s Heroes shine on the runway with 'Lights, Camera, Fashion'

    Eva's Heroes' "Lights, Camera, Fashion" show was the culmination of a weeklong fashion boot camp as part of Eva's Heroes Summer Enrichment Program.

  4. 182. From the Ground Up: The Untold Success Story of Bianca Rhod…

    This week on bigcitysmalltown, we turn our attention to Knight Aerospace—an innovative San Antonio company with a global footprint, yet little name recognition. Bas…

  5. Here’s a rundown of the changes coming to Pearl’s dining options

    The Pearl development has a few new restaurant concepts in the works. North-of-downtown dining and shopping destination Pearl is breathing new life into

  6. Opening of San Antonio Missions’ downtown baseball park pushed back by a year

    A shortage of construction materials means the publicly financed $160 million sports facility won't make its debut until 2029.

  7. San Antonio burger spot Smash’d set to double its size

    Smash'd is gearing up to double its size. Pearl-area burgers, beer and live music destination Smash'd will spend $200,000 on an expansion that will double

  8. The Weekender: Banksy, Grupo Tan Tan and 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'

    Here's our weekly roundup of three unique and fun things to do this weekend in the area.

  9. San Antonio police say they will treat possession of Delta-8, other THC products as a felony starting Friday

    Delta-8 THC Gummies with Cannabidiol are among the products to be banned in Texas starting Friday. The San Antonio Police Department will treat the

  10. Bandera Electric Cooperative joins calls to accelerate Texas 46 safety improvements

    The Bandera Electric Cooperative cited TxDOT data showing 550 crashes on Texas 46 since 2016, resulting in 13 deaths and 44 serious injuries.

  11. At D1 town hall, Jones warns of deeper cuts ahead as she defends her budget proposals

    Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones told residents San Antonio faces deeper budget cuts than expected as she defended her proposal to redirect Ready to Work funds.

  12. San Antonio's Paramour bar faces last call after 11 years

    After 11 years downtown, a posh San Antonio rooftop bar appears to be headed toward last call. Paramour’s future is uncertain as it faces being moved from its 102 Ninth St. home.“We may be forced to move, and it is disrupting Paramour’s ability to keep our word to always be there for our family,” …

  13. South Texas Republican builders warn of voter backlash in November if aggressive ICE tactics continue

    Masked ICE agents carry out an enforcement action on the street. PHARR — Leaders within the construction industry in South Texas delivered a clear message

  14. ¿Busca campañas de donación de útiles escolares, mochilas gratis y regalos en San Antonio? Aquí tiene lista de eventos.

    Hay por lo menos 18 eventos dónde puede encontrar útiles escolares gratuitos y otros servicios en San Antonio. Aquí tenemos los detalles.

  15. ACLU sues feds over alleged neglect of prisoner in ICE lockup near San Antonio

    The Pearsall ICE detention center is the target of a new legal claim by the ACLU of Texas. The ACLU of Texas has filed a claim against the U.S.

  16. Bonham Exchange blames mayor as iconic club faces closure over lack of sprinkler system

    San Antonio mayor Gina Ortiz Jones speaks during a City Hall press conference last year. Long-running LGBTQ+ nightspot the Bonham Exchange will close

  17. San Antonio's Alebrije Panadería returns for 2-day pop-up

    One of San Antonio’s most acclaimed bakeries is making a comeback — at least for a limited time. Alebrije Panadería is holding a two-day pop-up at Poetic Republic Coffee (2330 S Presa St.) August 8-9.Alebrije has been mostly quiet since owners Cris Méndez and Claudio Navarro shuttered their …

  18. John Cornyn’s unmet demands imperil Trump’s U.S. attorney general nomination

    U.S. Sen. John Cornyn now has leverage over the White House’s nominees. WASHINGTON — Todd Blanche’s path to permanent confirmation as U.S. attorney

  19. Former councilman and mayoral candidate Greg Brockhouse is back – or, at least, his podcast is

    Former Councilman Greg Brockhouse speaks to reporters in front of City Hall. Former city councilman and two-time mayoral candidate Greg Brockhouse is

  20. Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell brings new film to San Antonio

    Cult cinema icon Bruce Campbell is making a cross-country trek, but he won’t be screening The Evil Dead. Instead, he is skipping traditional distribution to bring his newest film, Ernie & Emma, directly to the people.

  21. Basking in increased visibility, Trinity’s new branding draws from historic sun imagery

    Trinity University officials unveiled a new logo as part of a rebrand that aims to better present the university to a national audience.

  22. Everything we saw as Coheed and Cambria blew away San Antonio’s Aztec Theatre

    Prog-metal act Coheed and Cambria brought its riffs, hooks and sci-fi themes to the Aztec Theatre on Wednesday night with Narrow Head opening the show.

  23. Meet Mahala Garcia, the San Antonio-area kid competing at the national hobby horse championships this weekend

    The 11-year-old considers hobby horsing a sport, but usually keeps her love for it to herself to avoid being bullied.

  24. Everbowl to open first San Antonio shop in Alamo Ranch

    A shuttered Alamo Ranch shop will soon trade cannabis for chia pudding. Everbowl is making its San Antonio debut inside the former Purely CBD space at 5619 W Loop 1604 N. #117.

  25. Border buoys compound Texas flood safety risks

    About 600 metal border buoys floated free in the water and recent flooding.

  26. Top 7 things to do in San Antonio July 30-Aug 2 weekend

    As July comes to a close, Alamo City has the option of quietly pondering a Pulitzer Prize-winning musical or jumping into the mosh pit. See Broadway sensation Hamilton at Majestic Theatre or see headbang to screamo greats Silverstein and Story of the Year. Check out the top seven things to do in …

  27. Bexar County is already rethinking its jail strategy. Advocates say it’s not enough.

    As Bexar County weighs the future of its jail system, advocates have released a policy framework calling for broader reforms.