Dominic Anthony Walsh
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San Antonio, TX, United States
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Austin restaurateur wants Texans to save the environment — by eating wild hogs
Chef Jesse Griffiths wants Texans to eat their problems... the problem of feral pigs, that is. → Read More
Gov. Abbott targets LGBTQ+ books as ‘pornography.’ Texas librarians say he’s wrong
What started with strap-on dildos at school board meetings has turned into gubernatorial letters to state agencies. → Read More
SpaceX Prepares To Launch Largest Rocket Ever Despite Ongoing FAA Review
SpaceX is preparing to launch the largest rocket in the history of spaceflight. If permitted by federal regulators, it will lift off from a beach-side facility at the southern tip of Texas. But residents and researchers have criticized the permitting process, saying the company has flouted rules — at the expense of the environment and the community. → Read More
‘That’s Violence’ — Corporations Can Turn Off Electricity For Past-Due Bills Starting Tuesday In Texas
“Nobody should be in that kind of heat because their power has been removed,” Betty Gregory said. “That’s violence. That’s spraying me with guns, if you turn off my power and turn your back. I'm serious. I’m very serious. This heat is not playing.” → Read More
EXCLUSIVE: Former ERCOT Board Member Says ‘Toxic Politics’ Spurred Resignations After Texas Grid Failure
For the first time since six ERCOT board members resigned, one of those board members gave a one-on-one interview about the power failure, the political fallout and the financial future of the grid in the wake of last month's deadly outages. → Read More
Public Utility Commission Decision May Enable Largest Electricity Providers In Texas To Become More Powerful
Two energy industry behemoths may soon consolidate even more of the electric utility market share as a result of a Friday-evening decision by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. → Read More
Houston City Limits
A toxic explosion rocked northwest Houston one year ago on January 24, 2020. The blast killed three, injured at least 18, and ripped apart hundreds of homes. → Read More
Coming Soon: Fire Triangle
Part 1 of Fire Triangle drops on January 24, the one-year mark of a toxic explosion in a Houston neighborhood that killed three fathers, injured dozens and tore apart hundreds of homes as residents slept in their beds. Subscribe to this podcast feed to hear it as soon as it comes out. → Read More
‘You’re Gonna Get It Next’ — Violent Incident Prompts Protest Against Schertz Police Department
After 18-year-old Zekee Rayford allegedly ran a traffic light, he saw flashing red and blue lights behind his car. Instead of immediately stopping, he sought safety nearby at his father’s home. When he got to the front door, Schertz police officers repeatedly tased and kicked him.Schertz is a mostly white, conservative-leaning area to the northeast of San Antonio. The sleepy city of about 41,000… → Read More
More Than 1 Million Young Texans Voted Early In 2020 Election
Also, the statewide total vote soared to about 9.7 million, compared to just under 9 million in 2016. → Read More
Fredericksburg Isn't A COVID-19 Hot Spot, But Its Visitors Come From Places That Are
COVID-19 cases have hit a new peak in Texas as more establishments opened for business. But not all places are feeling the impact equally. Fredericksburg → Read More
Monday Marks 10 Straight Days Of Protests In San Antonio
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg lifted the downtown curfew Saturday afternoon following several nights of protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death. The → Read More
Severe Thunderstorms Bring Hail To Northern Bexar County
The National Weather Service reports Bexar County is under a severe thunderstorm warning. → Read More
Photos: San Antonio Sustains Weekend Storm Damage
Memorial Day weekend was filled with thunderstorms in Bexar County. The National Weather Service confirmed about 2.5 inches of rainfall on Sunday night — → Read More
Faith Leaders Adapt To COVID-19 Pandemic
Traditionally, in times of crisis, many people seek comfort at places of worship. But this crisis is different. On Sunday, Christians celebrated Easter, → Read More
San Antonio Area School Districts Close After Public Health Emergency Declared
Following the public health declaration by the City of San Antonio, the following school districts in the area have announced they will be closed for the → Read More
Bexar County Super Tuesday Election Day Guide
Early voting for the 2020 primary wrapped up last week and candidates are turning their focus to Super Tuesday. Turnout during early voting was high — but → Read More
Bexar County Crime Lab To Begin Testing Evidence In Cannabis Cases
The Bexar County Crime Lab will begin testing suspected illegal cannabis in March. The county currently faces a backlog of more than 100 felony possession → Read More
The '90s Are *Totally* Back In At The McNay's New Exhibit
The McNay is set to open its first ever fashion exhibition, “Fashion Nirvana: Runway to Everyday.” According to museum director and CEO Richard Aste, it’s → Read More
Selena Photos Showcased In New McNay Installation: 'A Full-Fledged Star'
In 1992, a young Texan singer caught the attention of a now-defunct, New York-based publication, Mas Magazine . They asked San Antonio photographer John → Read More