James Courtney

2 months ago | ffnews.com | Lauren Towner |James Courtney

In a remarkable turnaround story, Lux Rewards—the UK-based loyalty tech startup previously on the brink of failure—has been acquired by global rewards giant Enigmatic Smile for an eight-figure valuation. The acquisition marks a defining moment for the startup, which transformed from a struggling consumer app into a powerhouse in card-linked rewards, having generated over £100 million in revenue for their partnered brands.

Oct 16, 2024 | sanantonioreport.org | James Courtney

“The Eagle,” an urgent commentary on issues of displacement and colonialism at the U.S.-Mexico border, also marks the first time Cervantes has collaborated with DJ/producer Svani Quintanilla, or Principe Q, on a release. Quintanilla is notably credited with inventing a new music genre called “screwmbia,” which combines Latin music styles with a uniquely Houstonian strain of hip hop.

Sep 28, 2024 | sanantonioreport.org | James Courtney

The Where I Live series aims to showcase our diverse city and region by spotlighting its many vibrant neighborhoods. Each week a local resident invites us over and lets us in on what makes their neighborhood special. Have we been to your neighborhood yet? Get in touch to share your story. If your story is selected and published, you will receive a $250 stipend. Technically, I have lived in San Antonio my entire life.

Sep 27, 2024 | deceleration.news | James Courtney

James CourtneyAfter a string of setbacks, Gary Perez and Matilde Torres’s legal battle with the City of San Antonio to protect both their religious practices and the birds and trees at Brackenridge Park received a breath of life last month from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. In a shift embraced by the plaintiffs, the court agreed to rehear the case and sent a relevant constitutional question to the Texas Supreme Court for consideration.

Sep 24, 2024 | sanantonioreport.org | James Courtney

Since 2014, songwriter and bandleader Jaime Mejia, along with a rotating supporting cast that has included as many as 18 players in the live setting, has used Volcán as a vehicle through which to produce lively, sophisticated and all-original music that takes inspiration from the traditional sounds of the Caribbean, Mexico and South America and blends it with elements of Latin pop and rock.