Marissa Teijo, 71, from El Paso, is the oldest contestant in Miss Texas USA history, competing due to revamped inclusive rules of the Miss Universe organization that now allow women of any age to participate.

The Superhero Comic Con in San Antonio featured celebrity meetings, panels, and memorabilia at the Freeman Coliseum Expo Halls, drawing fans until June 23rd.

San Antonio joins the Smithsonian's initiative to digitally archive Black family histories through the Community Curation Project, aiming to celebrate and preserve African American heritage.

The Earle Cobb Dance Studio celebrated its 95th anniversary with a reunion at the Lila Cockrell Theatre, featuring past and present members performing together.

The "Xicanx: Dreamers + Changemakers" exhibit at the Contemporary at Blue Star showcases diverse Mexican American experiences through various art forms and 30 artists, reflecting on cultural identity and political issues.

VFW Post 76 in San Antonio, the oldest in Texas, was vandalized with graffiti, adding to the financial burdens of the historic veterans' meeting place.

Tejano music icon Johnny Canales dies at 77, remembered for his significant contribution to the genre and his popular variety show that boosted many artists' careers, including Selena Quintanilla.

San Antonio gears up for Juneteenth with a packed schedule of events, including a parade, a festival with live music, a digital archive project, a scholarship fund block party, and cultural celebrations blending Black history and LGBTQ+ Pride.

San Antonio artist Joe R. Villarreal adds two nostalgic sculptures, "El Papalote" and "El Trompo," to the West Side, enhancing the neighborhood with his artistry.

San Antonio's downtown hosts a summer events series featuring cultural performances, live music, and food trucks at venues like La Villita and Historic Market Square. Highlights include Fiesta Noche del Rio and A Night of Soul in honor of Juneteenth.

La Villita hosted 'A Night of Soul,' celebrating African American music and poetry, with an exhibit by the African American Community Archive and Museum, featuring artists and poets like 13-year-old Arianna Shaprow.

The Institute of Texan Cultures is closing its current location, with hopes to reopen near Alamo Plaza. Its last day was quieter than expected due to a missed school visit, and its future is met with mixed emotions and anticipation.

The Unheard-of Ensemble is hosting a free concert series in San Antonio, featuring the works of emerging composers from their Collaborative Composition Initiative.