Cleanup begins after tornadoes hit in Texas and Florida, killing 4 and destroying homes
Cleanup efforts were beginning Friday morning after severe storms spawned tornadoes that left at least four dead, three in the Texas Panhandle and one in the Florida Panhandle as another series of fierce storms carved its way through Southern states.
Sun Belt co-champ La-Lafayette vs UTSA in 1st Responder Bowl
WHATโS AT STAKELouisiana-Lafayette is playing in its third bowl game in a row under coach Billy Napier. UTSA, with first-year coach Jeff Traylor, has a three-game winning streak and is one win away from matching the program record of eight set in 2012. Louisiana-Lafayette has the Sun Belt's best pass defense, allowing 167 yards per game, and gives up 347 total yards per game. The Roadrunners are playing in their first bowl game since the 2016 New Mexico Bowl, when they matched an NCAA modern startup record when playing in a bowl game in only its sixth season as a program. ... UTSA was initially headed to the Frisco Bowl, but that game was canceled after expected opponent SMU had COVID-19 issues.
Lewis in posthumous essay: 'Your turn to let freedom ring'
Mourners stand outside Ebenezer Baptist Church during the funeral for Rep. John Lewis at , Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Atlanta. Lewis, who carried the struggle against racial discrimination from Southern battlegrounds of the 1960s to the halls of Congress, died Friday, July 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Civil rights icon Lewis to lie in repose at Georgia Capitol
A mourner pauses by the casket of Rep. John Lewis lying in repose at the state capital, Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Atlanta. Lewis, who carried the struggle against racial discrimination from Southern battlegrounds of the 1960s to the halls of Congress, died Friday, July 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
San Antonio vegan bakery ships treats straight to your doorstep
SAN ANTONIO A local Black-owned bakery is whipping up classic Southern dessert with a healthy twist. Vegan brownies, cookies, bundt cakes and even donuts will ship straight to your doorstep when you order from Southern Roots Vegan Bakery. Due to orders picking up online, Southern Roots Vegan Bakery is currently looking for a larger kitchen in hopes that the demand for vegan treats continues. Vegan cinnamon rolls, brownies, cookies, bundt cakes and even donuts will ship straight to your doorstep when you order from Southern Roots Vegan Bakery. To order a vegan Southern dessert, visit Southern Roots Vegan Bakerys online shop here.
The 4 best Southern spots in San Antonio
In search of a new favorite Southern spot? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Southern spots around San Antonio, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges. Located at 9840 W. Loop 1604 North, the bar and traditional American spot, which offers barbecue and more, is the highest-rated Southern restaurant in San Antonio, boasting four stars out of 611 reviews on Yelp. With 4.5 stars out of 988 reviews on Yelp, the New American spot, which offers barbecue and tacos, has proved to be a local favorite. Bayseas Catfish HousePhoto: Ruben C./YelpBayseas Catfish House, a Southern spot that offers seafood, soul food and more, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 213 Yelp reviews.
Elder Eats: Acadiana Cafe
SAN ANTONIO โ Elder EatsDavid Elder takes you inside Acadiana Cafe for some cajun cooking. They have everything your Southern heart could desire from chicken and dumplings to catfish. Acadiana CafeAcadiana Cafe is located at 1289 SW Loop 410 and their hours are Sunday through Thursday 11am - 10pm and Friday through Saturday 11am - 10pm.