Eric Moreno

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching, and dozens of sites across North America are going to be the focus of diehard fans looking to take in the best football on the planet. With the U.S. as the host nation, expectations for the home team are higher than ever.
As the World Cup has gotten bigger and bigger, so too has the cost of tickets. This year’s event looks to break the record for costs across the board, putting fans in a bit of a financial bind as they attempt to follow their team ...

When I recently saw that the venerable New York Times had singled out a local spot on its list of the best dishes of 2025, I was highly intrigued. When I saw it was a restaurant that I particularly love, I knew I was going to have to make a trip.
The restaurant in question? One of our city's best, 2M Smokehouse. However, it wasn't for their impossibly flavorful brisket or their Fred Flintstone-sized beef ribs. No, it was one of the restaurant's sides: picadillo mac and cheese.
For those who'v...

With less than 10 seconds left, Alamo Heights junior Jack Brewer slipped into the lane and scored his final bucket, and it appeared he had stolen a huge win at home against Veterans Memorial.
But with just five seconds left, Patriots senior point guard DJ Jordan raced down the court and scored the most important of his 9 points as he pulled up over his defender and hit a deep 3-pointer at the buzzer to give his team a 51-49 win Friday at the Muledome.
Patriots players swarmed Jordan on the si...

On Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, eight of the area’s best high school football players took to the gridiron one more time in the 48th annual SA Sports All-Star Football Game. After a fierce competition, Team Blue defeated Team White by a final score of 26-18.
Harlan High School running back G’Ivori Graham was named the Valero Impact Player of the Game, thanks to his 90 yards rushing and one touchdown.
Since 1978, the game has been the premier showcase for the area’s top ...

We’ve all seen it happen, either in real life or on a SportsCenter highlight or TikTok reel – a couple is at a sporting event when, surprise, surprise, one of them drops down on one knee and pops the proverbial question.
If you’re a sports fan worth his or her salt, I’m sure this scenario has at least crossed your mind once or twice vis-à-vis you and your significant other. You and your special someone are up on the jumbotron being cheered on by thousands of your closest friends. Magical, rig...

Few towns are as steeped in history as Goliad, as it's the third-oldest municipality in Texas. Just under a two-hour drive southeast of the Alamo City, Goliad has long served as the de facto "front porch" to the Coastal Bend region of the state.
Goliad is tied to some of the most pivotal moments in Texas history — from some of the earliest interactions between Spanish missionaries and Native Americans to the place where the first Declaration of Texas Independence was signed in 1835. It's also...

Judson withstood a Steele rally and surged late for to beat the Knights 84-65 Friday as the Rockets put themselves in the driver’s seat in the District 29-6A boys basketball race.
Steele saw its six-game win streak snapped in front of a jam-packed crowd at Steele Gym, while the victory moves Judson into first place in 29-6A.
The Rockets (19-5, 2-0) came out of the gates at a blistering pace, scoring almost at will in the paint as Steele was unable to find the range from behind the 3-point lin...

My traveling partner and I recently decided to spend the day in Castroville to take in some sites and eat our way through some of the city's best spots, including a beloved, nearly 80-year-old restaurant, Sammy's Restaurant.
We headed south on Interstate 90 and made the 30-minute drive to nearby Medina County. Founded in 1844 by French diplomat Henri Castro, Castroville has seen a huge growth spurt in recent years. A tour of Castroville's Historic District led to our first stop: Castroville B...

SAN ANTONIO - Following the excitement of its 60th anniversary year in 2024, the San Antonio Area Foundation (SAAFdn) entered 2025 with momentum, and a mission to keep driving impact in a rapidly changing philanthropic landscape.
Guided by a commitment to excellence, integrity, and compassion, the Area Foundation strengthened its role as San Antonio’s philanthropic leader — building partnerships, advancing opportunity, and working to close opportunity gaps for the people who need it most.
Col...

Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 2.86
Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium
9900 Hemphill St
Fort Worth, TX 76134
Year Opened: 2022Capacity: 8,000
NAIA National Championship – Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium
The National Alliance of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) was founded in 1940, in part as an alternative to the NCAA and focusing on smaller schools (many of which are private and/or faith-based institutions). Since 1956, the NAIA has held playoffs and a National Championship game for their part...

The University of Texas has recently announced plans to construct a new multipurpose public arena that will ultimately become the home of the Longhorns four-time National Championship women’s volleyball program. Also on tap to be constructed is an adjacent student-athlete housing complex.
Built on the former site of Frank Erwin Center, the Longhorns old basketball venue, the four-acre site aims to seat approximately 6,000 fans, but be able to add additional seating for concerts, shows, and Un...

On Dec. 5, the Alamo Heights Mules fell to the Boerne Greyhounds by a final score of 56-49 at Alamo Stadium in the Regional round of the Class 5A Division II playoffs. On the sidelines that night, coaching a talented corps of wide receivers, was former La Vernia Bear Seth Grubb.
Grubb’s journey has seen him go from football and basketball player in high school, to a walk-on — and ultimately, a full scholarship — student athlete who was part of the inaugural team for the UT San Antonio Roadrun...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner and promises to be the biggest event in U.S. soccer history. Venues across North America, from Vancouver to Mexico City, are poised to be the host venues for what promises to be one of the largest World Cup tournaments in history.
As part of the conditions for hosting the matches, multiple venues across the country will be re-branding and temporarily renaming themselves to comply with existing FIFA rules. Currently, FIFA does not allow stadium...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to North America next summer, with 48 teams taking part in over 100 matches spread out across 16 cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States from June 11, 2026 through July 19, 2026.
Texas will see two of its largest venues play host to some of the matches next year, with AT&T Stadium in Arlington and NRG Stadium in Houston being selected for the honors. However, with their selections, they are now subject to FIFA’s very stringent rules and changes, update...

Marble Falls is home to one of the state's most well-known dining institutions, the legendary Blue Bonnet Cafe. Since opening its doors in 1929, the Blue Bonnet Cafe has become famous as a destination for comfort food – especially its pies.
I've been making pilgrimages to Marble Falls for years, as it's one of my favorite road trip destinations. This time, I was going solely for the purpose of introducing the Blue Bonnet to a first-time visitor, especially after the cafe was recently ranked a...