Special Coverage

Texas Public Radio hosting town hall meeting on Voting Rights Act

Written by Joe Ruiz on Feb 21, 2012

Texas Public Radio will host a town hall meeting on the Voting Rights Act and its relevancy now and in the future.

Plaza de Armas forum on Eagle Ford shale's impact on San Antonio, South Texas

Written by Joe Ruiz on Feb 20, 2012

REPLAY THE VIDEO: Plaza de Armas hosted a readers' forum to discuss the impact of the Eagle Ford shale on San Antonio and the surrounding region. The recent oil and gas boom coming from the 24-county stretch has created thousands of jobs and benefitted countless others. But what does the future hold with regards to long-term job prospects and environmental impact?

Fifth annual On & Off Fred Road Studio Tour to showcase San Antonio artists

Written by Bihl Haus Arts on Feb 13, 2012

Self-guided tour anyone? Get ready to emerge onto San Antonio's inner-city art scene with the fifth annual On & Off Fredericksburg Road Studio Tour, presented by Bihl
Haus Arts, Saturday, Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 19 from noon to 5 p.m.

Luminaria announces artist lineup

Written by Joe Ruiz on Feb 02, 2012

More than 80 artists learned this week that they would be the public face of the fifth year of Luminaria. See a full list of the artists selected.

Organizers said they believe they will eclipse last year's attendance of 310,000 people for the Saturday, Mar. 10, festival at HemisFair Park. Performance times and locations have yet to be determined.

Institute of Texan Cultures celebrates the year of the dragon

Written by abnaz on Jan 30, 2012

The Institute of Texan Cultures celebrated the year of the dragon during its 25th annual Asian Festival on Saturday, Jan. 28 on its grounds, located at 801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. The year of the dragon on the lunar calendar started on Jan. 23, 2012.

For many Asians throughout the world -- typically wherever ethnic Chinese and Chinese immigrants reside, as well as people from Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and other East Asian nations -- the lunar new year is the largest celebration of the year. It marks the end of winter and the start of spring.