Waymo recall, Hill Country reality show among this week's top stories
May 16-Robotaxis have been pulled from San Antonio streets after one was felled by flooding, a reality drama peering into the lives of Hill Country royalty is heading to a screen near you and Bill Miller Bar-B-Q earned a dubious distinction from a food site. Here are this week's most-read stories:
Waymo pulls robotaxis after San Antonio flood mishap
Waymo recalled more than 3,700 robotaxis after an unoccupied vehicle drove into San Antonio floodwaters despite detecting the hazard. The company issued interim software updates, tightened weather-related operating restrictions and suspended San Antonio service, then resumed autonomous operations without riders. The flooding was the second local issue in a short span for the robotaxi company. Investigations into a child struck in California and robotaxis passing stopped Austin school buses remain ongoing.
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A-10 Warthog heads to retirement despite lifesaving role in Iran rescue
The A-10 Warthog played a pivotal role in rescuing two downed U.S. airmen in Iran, but the Air Force moved to retire the fleet. Leaders argued the aging, costly Warthog no longer fit a China-focused fight that prioritized air superiority. Pilots and ground forces countered that no aircraft matched the A-10's survivability, low-and-slow loiter and devastating GAU-8 gun, citing combat records from Desert Storm to recent Iran operations. The decision capped decades of internal battles over budgets and missions as the Air Force shifted resources from a beloved workhorse to newer systems.
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Bravo teases a Texas Hill Country reality drama with secrets to spare
Bravo announced a Boerne-based reality series with the working title "Secrets, Lies, Texas Wives." The show follows a tight-knit group of glamorous women as they juggled families, ranches and busy social calendars in a town steeped in rodeo tradition. The network teased hidden relationships and forbidden romances that tested loyalties and marriages, threatening the town's polished image.
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Daily Meal knocks Bill Miller off the barbecue pedestal
The Daily Meal named San Antonio-based Bill Miller Bar-B-Q the worst barbecue chain in America, arguing it no longer balanced cost and quality. Reporter Jay Wilson cited recurring customer complaints of poor service, long waits, incorrect orders and cold meals, while acknowledging the chain's loyal following. The brand operates nearly 80 Texas locations, drawing fans for its low prices and speed.
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Spurs lines up powerhouse team for $1.3 billion downtown arena
Spurs Sports & Entertainment hired a slate of top firms to plan and build its new $1.3 billion arena at Hemisfair on the former Institute of Texan Cultures site. The arena is the centerpiece of Project Marvel, funded by $500 million from SS&E, $489 million from the city and up to $311 million from Bexar County, alongside $1.4 billion in surrounding development whose tax growth would back project bonds.
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