Rhyma Castillo

5 days ago | expressnews.com | Rhyma Castillo

Summer in Texas is a real peach, and so is Blue Bell's latest drop. The Brenham-based brand brought back a beloved, bygone bite to banish the balmy blues. For fun facts on the fan-favorite fare's favor and fleeting future, focus:Blue Bell announced the return of Peaches & Homemade Vanilla, which has cycled in and out of circulation when it was first introduced.

1 week ago | expressnews.com | Rhyma Castillo

With prestigious accolades under itsbelt, San Antonio has grown into a national foodie destination, and one local chef is hungry for a bigger piece of the action. Restaurateur Johnny Hernandez, the creative mind behind several culinary endeavors in the Alamo City, has announced plans to pump new life into San Antonio's culinary scene. The incoming destination, set to be situated in a 1725 S. Alamo St. warehouse, will be a food hall nestled in Southtown.

1 week ago | expressnews.com | Rhyma Castillo

After Pope Francis' April 21 death, the Catholic Church's most powerful leaders began preparing to gather and select a successor. The gathering, which is set to commence this week for the first time in over two decades, is called a "conclave." So, how does the conclave select a new pope? Here's what to know, despite how secretive the selection process is, and when to expect an announcement.

1 week ago | expressnews.com | Rhyma Castillo

What's five feet tall, weighs more than 300 pounds and encompasses approximately 100 years of state history? If you guessed the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Centennial Time Capsule, you'd be correct. According to a Thursday news release, the capsule - which previously went on display at Abilene State Park in November - is heading to Blanco State Park, located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.

1 week ago | expressnews.com | Rhyma Castillo

The city's official Fiesta festivities may be coming to a close this weekend, but it seems like San Antonio gave the Josh Abbott Band memories they'll cherish for a lifetime. The band, led by country music singer and Texas native Josh Abbott, served as Grand Marshal for the city's annual Battle of Flowers Parade this year. The group arrived in San Antonio this week after a road trip down Texas' long stretches of highway. On Thursday, they paid a visit to the Alamo.