Melanie Salazar is a journalist based near Austin, TX. She has written for the San Antonio Report, San Antonio Magazine, and Her Campus Magazine. As a journalist, she specializes in covering music, lifestyle, culture, and entertainment. She is currently a freelance social media reporter for Lone Star Live.
San Antonio realtor loses job after imitating Musk’s inauguration salute
A San Antonio realtor company has fired one of its agents following their alleged recital of Elon Musk’s controversial Inauguration Day salute in a promotional video aimed at buyers.
Forget flowers, this constable suggests sending your ex to jail for Valentine’s Day
While sending a gift to an ex-lover isn’t encouraged under most circumstances, a Texas constable is advertising a unique holiday special that sends your old valentine on a trip you may think they deserve — straight to jail.
Spurs fan aims to break world record at Austin Marathon while dribbling basketball
Last year, Austin resident Ben Duong was offered an opportunity that his 7-year-old self wouldn’t dare to dream about.
Border Patrol may board school buses, deport children, Texas district warns
An alarming letter sent to families in the Alice Independent School District on Wednesday warned that U.S. Border Patrol agents may board buses to question students about their immigration status as they travel for extracurricular activities.
TikTok ‘kidnapping’ prank leads to charges for Texas teens
Two men are facing charges of terroristic threat after participating in a “TikTok prank” directed at elementary school children, according to police.
Couples can tie the knot for free at Bexar County Courthouse on Valentine’s Day
A San Antonio courthouse is continuing its 35-year tradition of performing free mass weddings on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.
Alright, alright, alright: Locals’ red light encounter with Matthew McConaughey goes viral
It’s not every day that you run into Matthew McConaughey on the street, but when you live in Austin, you must always be prepared to declare the iconic line “Alright, alright, alright” at any given moment.
Texas mariachi students' impromptu Whataburger concert goes viral
Hours after two Houston-area high school mariachi teams earned top honors at their regional competition, they surprised unsuspecting diners with an impromptu encore performance. Within hours, the moment exploded into a viral sensation.
Fort Worth ISD substitute teacher’s ICE post sparks student absences
Following a Fort Worth Independent School District substitute teacher’s call for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to visit their high school, several students reportedly missed school last week out of fear.
Trump’s deportation initiatives force charity to postpone free food boxes, founder says
A charity organization announced on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, that it must postpone its distribution of hundreds of free produce boxes to families in need due to recent mass deportation initiatives announced by President Donald Trump.
‘It’s Just Become so Normalized:’ Fighting Gun Violence in Texas
(AUSTIN, Texas) — It’s been two years and seven months since a gunman opened fire on an elementary school in Uvalde, killing 19 students and two teachers. In the days after, lawmakers offered their condolences and prayers, vowing that such tragedies would not be tolerated in the state of Texas. Today, little has changed.
If Kamala is ‘brat,’ what does that say about modern politics?
Politicians have long tried to secure the youth vote, but this summer the presidential race is leaning hard into pop culture references. Could it work?
Pop artist Charli XCX posted on X just after Kamala Harris announced her bid for the presidency this summer that “kamala IS brat,” garnering 54 million views.
It didn’t take long for the campaign to change its headquarters page on X, formerly Twitter, to a shade of lime green to match the singer’s newest album. It was a way to appeal to Gen Z ...
Texas Raising Cane’s becomes nation’s ‘most romantic’ for limited time
There are few things more romantic than your partner surprising you with a Box Combo from Raising Cane’s. Or so we thought.
NBA fans hold fake funeral after Luka Dončić traded to Lakers
After a groundbreaking trade between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers sent Kia MVP candidate Luka Dončić packing for the West Coast, fans gathered to protest what they are calling the “worst trade in NBA history.”
‘Were you my DoorDash driver?’: Austin Reddit thread takes turn after freak accident
An Austin Reddit thread is raising eyebrows after a resident sought to track down a delivery driver who she says “accidentally ran herself over” in front of her home.