From turtle soup to Flamin' Hots: Politicians' favorite snacks

What's happening this morning from the San Antonio Express-News.  ͏  ͏  ͏ [expressnews.com]( [View in Browser]( [On Our Radar]( August 7, 2023 Summer Sale: ONLY 25¢! Dive into local news with Unlimited Digital Access. [Subscribe Today.](   --------------------------------------------------------------- Trending today [Ron Nirenberg eats his late night dinner as he talks with his wife Erika after a long day of meetings and campaigning in 2017. ]( Ron Nirenberg eats his late night dinner as he talks with his wife Erika after a long day of meetings and campaigning in 2017. Photo by: Bob Owen/San Antonio Express-News [S.A. and Texas politicians love these foods, hate these others]( We reached out to elected officials to talk about food. In the midst of divisive issues, it appears Texas Republicans and Democrats agree on two things: Snacks are delicious, and birthday meals are important. [Read More](   --------------------------------------------------------------- What else we're tracking [You’ve had plenty of Whataburger. How about Whatapollo?]( The well-reviewed Gulf Coast restaurant has been operating in Baytown since at least 2008 with an exterior painted a shade of orange not unlike that in the logo of the popular S.A.-based burger chain.   [What does Pac-12 realignment mean for the Alamo Bowl?]( With the conference on the brink of extinction, new questions surface as S.A.'s annual bowl game holds the rights to the league's top selection.   --------------------------------------------------------------- More Newsletters Spurs Nation News and analysis you won't find anywhere else from our beat writers. [Sign Up](               [San Antonio Express-News]   ONLY 25¢! Dive into local news with our Summer Sale. Unlimited Digital Access [Act Now]( NO COMMITMENT | Cancel Anytime [Facebook](  [Twitter](  [LinkedIn]( [TikTok]( [Unsubscribe](list_name=SAEN_OnOurRadar&list_display_name=On%20Our%20Radar&b=sa_saen) | [Manage Preferences]( | [Privacy Notice]( [San Antonio Express-News - Footer Logo] San Antonio Express-News PO Box 2171, San Antonio, TX 78297 © 2023 Hearst Communications