Aug 10-23, 2022
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Climate of Fear: Texas study shows how abortion bans put high-risk patients in jeopardy
Researchers found that some patients needed to be in danger of death before medical providers were willing to terminate the pregnancies putting their lives at risk.
Hoobastank, Lit, Alien Ant Farm bringing Tried-N-True tour to San Antonio area in November
Tickets and VIP packages for the 2000s-era artists’ tour go on sale this Friday.
Musicians of city’s dissolved symphony reform as San Antonio Philharmonic, launch new season
The nonprofit orchestra will present 10 classical and three pops concerts, starting its season on Sept. 16.
San Antonio’s 13th Floor Haunted House kicks off spooky season with discounted pre-sale tickets
Now in its 13th season, the attraction was named one of USA Today’s Top 5 Most Terrifying Haunted Houses in the U.S.A.
Congressional candidate Monica De La Cruz disparaged COVID-19 aid despite taking thousands of dollars for her businesses
Monica De La Cruz runs on a campaign against runaway spending and “socialist” policies, blasting Democratic measures to expand federal assistance amid the pandemic.
San Antonio’s Ambler Texas Kitchen at Hotel Contessa hosting California wine dinner this week
Niner Wine founder Richard Niner will be on hand to guide the tasting, and Hotel Contessa chef Mike Collins created menu items inspired by the wines.
Judge orders owners of San Antonio’s Vista Del Rey Apartments to fix ‘deplorable living conditions’
Leon Valley sued the apartment’s owners, alleging exposed wiring, lack of hot water, green swimming pool water and other code violations endangered its residents.
Far Northwest San Antonio gaining a new Fish City Grill later this month
The company already operates locations in the Northwoods and Culebra Commons shopping centers.
Missouri-based Andy’s Frozen Custard plans second San Antonio location in Stone Oak
The frozen treat chain made its Alamo City debut in May.
LA-based salad chain Sweetgreen to make San Antonio debut, take over former Max’s Wine Dive
Sweetgreen builds salad bowls with fresh produce delivered daily for its seasonal menus.
Former Bexar County deputy arrested on charges of smuggling drugs to jail inmate
News of the alleged scheme follows the weekend arrest of another county law-enforcement official on criminal mischief charges.
Judge in Texas border crackdown accused of using racist slur against migrants
Allen Amos, a visiting judge handling trespassing cases under Gov. Greg Abbott’s ‘catch-and-jail’ border operation, allegedly used the derogatory term in a recent conversation with a defense attorney.
San Antonio has some of the fastest rising rents in the nation — beating out Austin
Rents could continue to rise as interest rates squeeze potential homebuyers out of the market, says one local realtor.
Family of missing San Antonio girl no longer believe she is still in Texas
Public searches for Lina Khil have since been paused.
Customizable drink chain FiiZ Drinks plans first San Antonio-area location in Converse
FiiZ stores have the potential to offer thousands of drink combinations via the addition of purees, syrups and fresh juices.
Texas Ranks among the worst states for gender equality, according to study
The study analyzed gender gaps in educational attainment, executive positions held and political representation.
San Antonio locations of Nothing Bundt Cakes to give away free mini cakes Sept. 1
Each store will give away 250 free mini confetti bundt cakes.
Victims and survivors of Uvalde shooting to file $27 billion lawsuit
According to the attorney representing the families, the suit will go after law enforcement agencies and a gun manufacturer.
San Antonio chefs invade Austin Food & Wine Festival Nov. 4-6
Individual Saturday and Sunday passes are already sold out, but Weekender and ‘All-In’ tickets are still available.
San Antonio’s Volare Italian Restaurant launches happy hour menu with half-price bottles of wine
Volare’s new happy hour menu also offers a selection of $5 and $8 appetizers.
San Antonio’s DeLorean Motor Co., now facing lawsuit, criticism, unveils prototype at California show
Executives of the electric vehicle venture are now facing a lawsuit from a former employer alleging them of property theft.
Local couple to open new jazz bar Versa in San Antonio’s St. Paul Square this fall
The jazz-and-cocktails spot is expected to open this fall.
H-E-B looking to hire 250 associates at locations around San Antonio
The career fair on Aug. 23 will be held at all H-E-B, Central Market, and Mi Tienda locations around Texas.
Billboards in California use mass shooting in Uvalde to deter people form moving to Texas
‘The Texas Miracle Died in Uvalde,’ the billboards spotted around Los Angeles and San Francisco read.
San Antonio BBQ, Jacked Potato: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Our most-read stories this week touched several cuisines, including Korean, barbecue and American.
A quarter of San Antonio homebuyers backed out of contracts last month
San Antonio had the fifth highest percent of contract cancellation in the U.S., and the highest in Texas.
Texas Border, Kyle Rittenhouse Selfie: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
This week’s top stories include a HGTV series casting San Antonio residents for its second season and bougie Dallas store Saint Bernard opening a San Antonio outpost.
San Antonio locations of Smokey Mo’s now offering back-to-school meal deals for tired parents
Stores will offer a different meal deal each week between the weeks of Aug. 15 and Sept. 5.
Newest San Antonio Twin Peaks location to open in Live Oak Aug. 22
The Live Oak store will be the fourth San Antonio Twin Peaks location.
San Antonio’s Second Pitch Beer Co. holding daylong second anniversary party Aug. 27
The theme for the soiree is Terrible Twos, which inspired a trio of juice box-inspired casks of an effervescent Brut IPA.
Bigger and sudsier: tickets to San Antonio Beer Festival on sale now
VIP perks include first access to rare and limited brews as well as dedicated VIP restrooms.
Samsung TV, Nike Air Jordans, and a Gucci belt are all up grabs at SAPD auction next week
Cash and credit cards — with the exception of American Express — will be accepted as payment.
USAA lays off a ‘triple-digit’ number of workers as U.S. economy shows signs of slowing
USAA previously cut over 90 jobs from its mortgage department in March.
Ted Cruz picks fight with Al Franken on Twitter after the former senator called him a ‘dick’
Former Senator Al Franken made the remarks while guest hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday.
Salud! San Antonio Beer Week returns after two-year hiatus
This year’s event includes a new partnership with the Current’s annual Beer Festival at Crockett Park.
Actor Chuck Norris stars in new PSA to market Texas’ suspicious-activity reporting system
The 30-second PSA launched in media markets across Texas on Wednesday.
Boy from South Texas moves up to first place in the U.S. Mullet Championships
Polls close Friday, so there is still time to vote for Epic Orta — the only finalist from Texas.
San Antonio improv comedy troupe sets up residency at new Black Potion gaming tavern
For the past year, the troupe has performed weekly to sold out crowds at The Overtime Theater.
HGTV home renovation show looking to cast San Antonio residents
HGTV’s Why The Heck Did I Buy This House is returning to San Antonio for a second season.
San Antonio’s first coffee shop-meets-bank Capital One Café now open at La Cantera
The new venture also features a collaborative digital gallery that boasts work from up-and-coming local artists.
San Antonio-based 2M Smokehouse plans second location in Castroville
Construction on the 7,423-square-foot space is slated to begin next week, and be completed in June of 2023.
U.S. Postal Service debuts new stamps featuring mariachi musicians
Each of the five new stamps features a musician, playing one of five iconic mariachi instruments: guitar, guitarrón, vihuela, violin and trumpet.
Nearly all unplanned chemical releases in Texas go unpunished
Thousands of ’emissions events’ from chemical plants each year exceed permitted limits, but only a small fraction result in penalties from the state’s environmental agency.
Millions donated after Uvalde shooting still haven’t reached victims and families
The largest fund for those affected by the May 24 massacre is still months away from distributing most of the $16 million it has raised. Some families are turning to smaller donations to get by.
San Antonio beer and seafood spot Southerleigh temporarily closing next week to start revamp
The restaurant will update both its interior design and menu, reopening in early October.
San Antonio Spurs release 2022-2023 schedule, including Mexico City and Austin games
The Spurs will face-off against the reigning NBA Champion Golden State Warriors at the Alamodome in January.
Austin staple Kerbey Lane Cafe now flipping pancakes at first San Antonio location
The restaurant is operating with a limited schedule and menu until its Monday, Aug. 29 grand opening.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg says Abbott, Texas Legislature pushing back on common-sense gun reform
Nirenberg said that Abbott and the state legislature have actively weakened gun laws following other mass shootings.
San Antonio’s second-largest school district offers to pay for police training amid officer shortage
Northeast ISD is offering to cover the cost of police academy training for local cadets that commit to working with its police department for at least three years after graduation.
Newly released second season of Tacos of Texas podcast explores the Lone Star State’s taco cultura
Topics on the podcast’s Season Dos range from what it takes to decolonize maíz to LGBTQ+ identity in taco culture.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Texas’ big-city mayors could be next targets of migrant buses
‘Look out your window, you might see a bus coming to you one day in the future, and the buses are going to keep coming,’ Patrick said of Gov. Greg Abbott’s controversial plan to bus asylum seekers out of South Texas.
East Side staple Tucker’s Kozy Korner debuts new food menu, launches weekend brunch pop-ups
The long-running lounge will feature an eclectic mix of dishes including Vietnamese pho, barbecue plates and fried chicken.
New data pokes holes in Gov. Greg Abbott’s claim Biden administration isn’t stopping people at border
On the current current trajectory, officials are likely to apprehend more than 2 million border crossers by the end of the 2022 fiscal year, according to a New York Times analysis.
Briscoe Western Art Museum’s Summer Film Series closes out with screening of Wind River
The film was written and directed by Taylor Sheridan.
Uvalde school board sets yet another date to vote on district police chief Pete Arredondo’s firing
A hearing to decide the fate of the embattled chief has already been delayed twice.
AP, Texas Tribune and other newsrooms ask court to unseal Henry Cuellar search warrant
The Tribune and a host of news organizations are seeking records related to a January raid on U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s Laredo home.
These San Antonio restaurants are throwing parties for National Dog Day this Friday
These Yappy Hours will offer paw-some swag and special dog-friendly menu items.
Comedian, podcaster and actor Marc Maron coming to San Antonio’s Tobin Center
Only 250 seats are available for the Friday, Nov. 4 performance, and tickets go on sale this Friday.
San Antonio’s Freetail Brewing and JW Marriott collaborate on new Hill Country Honey Blonde ale
The new beer is brewed with honey collected from hives on the resort’s 600-acre property.
Austin’s South By Southwest asking attendees to vote on cannabis-related topics for panels
Visitors can select which of the 61 marijuana-related and 32 psychedelics-focused panels they’d like to see during March 2023’s iteration of the fest.
Kraft Heinz recalls Wild Cherry-flavored Capri Sun pouches contaminated with cleaning solution
Only those flavored Capri Sun products with a June 25, 2023 “Best When Used By” date are being recalled.
San Antonio-area restaurant Jacked Potato closes suddenly, citing COVID, escalating food costs
Owner Jacci Castille said she is already working to secure a new location in a higher-visibility area.
False allegations of voter fraud in 2020 led to increased threats against Texas election workers
A Texas elections administrator from Tarrant County told a U.S. House committee there was a social media call for his violent death, and election workers nationwide have reported more than 1,000 “hostile contacts” over the past year.
San Antonio grappler Thunder Rosa and Mission Pro Wrestling are leveling the playing field
As founder of the all-women Mission Pro Wrestling, Thunder Rosa hopes to keep leveling the playing field and paying it forward — in Texas and beyond.
Ahead of San Antonio show, Def Leppard dishes on its first album in seven years
The album’s 15 songs dip into the early-’70s sweet spot of music history Def Leppard has unabashedly tapped into since the band formed in Sheffield, England in 1977.
Comedian and social media personality Desi Banks stops in at LOL Comedy Club this weekend
Banks gained prominence in 2018 on the You’re My Boyfriend Tour with actress and comic B. Simone.
Vanessa Guillén’s family moves forward with $35 million lawsuit against U.S. government
The family is seeking $35 million in damages based on alleged transgressions including sexual harassment, rape and wrongful death.
San Antonio metro among the most affordable in the nation for student housing, study says
Although San Antonio is less expensive than other metros, first-generation and low-income students face hurdles when applying for housing.
Spurs legend Tim Duncan to introduce former teammate Manu Ginobili at Hall of Fame ceremony
Former Spurs player and assistant coach George Karl will join Ginobili as part of the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022.
States with legalized weed have fewer poisonings from synthetic cannabinoid products, study finds
States with more restrictive marijuana laws reported the largest share of exposures to the potentially toxic synthetic drug.
California-based Nékter Juice Bar will open location near San Antonio’s Camp Bullis
Earlier this year, the company announced a nationwide expansion, including plans for at least 55 new locations by the end of 2022.
San Antonio-area Sonic Drive-In locations now offering Pickle Juice Slushes through Aug. 28
The salty, sweet frozen drink has been one of the most frequently requested menu items by Sonic fans on social media since its debut in 2018.
The majority of Texans support legalizing cannabis for recreational use, according to new poll
According to a Dallas Morning News-University of Texas at Tyler survey, 55% of Texans said they either support or strongly support legalization of recreational pot.
San Antonio’s Mixtli showcases the cuisine of Mexico City in an elegant 10-course tasting menu
The restaurant’s tasting menu changes its regional inspiration every quarter.
Nelson Wolff to San Antonio leaders: stop chasing a second pro sports team and protect the Spurs
‘They are all a lying bunch of sons of bitches, every one one of them,’ the outgoing county judge said of sports franchises who have teased relocating to the Alamo City.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: My Chemical Romance, The Meteors, DJ Pauly D and more
My Chemical Romance’s reunion tour is finally swinging into the AT&T Center, but for those averse to arena shows, other options abound.
Inflation hitting San Antonio’s Latino consumers, businesses especially hard
According to a June study published by Liberty Street Economics, some demographics, including Latinos, are suffering worse under the current bout with inflation than other Americans.
Can adoption replace abortion? Experts say it’s a lot more complicated than it sounds
Experts on adoption and abortion say lawmakers must work to provide financial and mental health support to birth parents, adoptive parents and adoptees in order to make the adoption process a better option for those with unwanted pregnancies.
As monkeypox cases climb and vaccine is in short supply, some Texas cities declare an emergency
While there are currently 780 confirmed monkeypox cases statewide, Texas cities are bracing for an increase in infections.
San Antonio pumpkin spice fanatics can apply for this seasonal taste-testing side hustle
The ‘Pumpkin Spice Pundit’ will get paid $1,000 to taste and rate all of Trader Joe’s fall-inspired Pumpkin Palooza foods.
Suit accuses founders of San Antonio-based DeLorean electric car firm of intellectual property theft
The lawsuit comes only months after the startup was awarded nearly $1.1 million in city and county subsides.
San Antonio’s Chamoy City Limits reduces hours temporarily, now open only on weekends
The business’ owner is feeling vulnerable after two neighboring restaurants left its strip center and it experienced a string of burglaries.
San Antonio’s immersive Van Gogh installation launches weekend yoga series with Starry Night backdrop
The yoga session is choreographed in harmony with the music, sounds, light and moving images of the exhibit.
Ted Cruz, Military Exercises: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Clearly, many of you enjoyed reading about the former RNC head telling to Cruz to ‘Just sit the hell down, please’ after the Senator’s ugly CPAC speech.
San Antonio named as the city with the best barbecue in the nation, beating out Austin, Dallas and KC
The study ranked cities on metrics including their number of barbecue joints but engaged in no actual barbecue tastings. Hmm.
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q, The Local Bar: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
This week’s top story makes it difficult to tell whether San Antonio loves Bill Miller Bar-B-Q — or just loves free stuff.
Texas police department under fire after officer posts selfie with Kyle Rittenhouse
Rittenhouse was acquitted of homicide after fatally shooting two people during a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020.
Bougie Dallas-based lifestyle store Saint Bernard setting up shop in San Antonio
Each Saint Bernard store offers complimentary local draft beer, wine, coffee and espresso service during operating hours.
Report ranks Texas 45th among U.S. states for child wellbeing, cites health and family issues
Texas had a higher percentage of uninsured kids than any other state, and its total of 829,000 uninsured children accounted for one in five of the nationwide total.
Goodwill to open mega-thrift store next year in San Antonio’s Live Oak area
The 25,000-square-foot store is double the size of the Goodwill location at Gateway Plaza, just 7 miles away.
All-you-can-eat Korean barbecue and hot pot chain KPOT eyes San Antonio as part of major expansion
The Northwest San Antonio restaurant is expected to open next June as part of a 22-state growth plan.
San Antonio’s North East ISD banned more books than any other Texas school district, report shows
NEISD reviewed 431 books for appropriateness after a request from a far-right Texas lawmaker and ended up removing 119 of those.
Roberto Marquez’s mural offers a memorial to the 53 migrants who died this summer in San Antonio
Marquez spent nearly two weeks working in the heat, painting what he refers to as the ‘Trailer of Death.’
Marvel writer and artist Terry Blas excited about Latino inclusion in Wakanda Forever
Mexican star Tenoch Huerta will play a prominent role in the much-anticipated Black Panther sequel as Namor, the leader of an ancient underwater civilization with ties to Mesoamerica.
Engineers at San Antonio’s Southwest Research Institute unveil self-driving bus
Engineers hope their research will soon allow autonomous self-driving vehicles to be used in public settings.
Puro Nitro Coffee the sole San Antonio food item picked for H-E-B’s Quest for Texas Best contest
Puro Nitro Coffee markets a canned cold coffee its owner considers a better-tasting, less-bitter alternative.
7-Eleven buys San Antonio-based startup delivery company Skipcart for undisclosed amount
It is unclear whether Skipcarts headquarter will remain in the Alamo City, or relocate closer to 7-Eleven’s hub of operations in Dallas.
Downtown San Antonio restaurant Landrace hosting charity dinner with four James Beard nominees
The Aug. 31 dinner will feature dishes from Landrace owner Steve McHugh and local chefs John Russ, Esaul Ramos and David Cáceres.
San Antonio’s Taco Rumble returns Sept. 15, pitting local chefs against rivals from Houston, Dallas, Austin
This year’s Taco Rumble will take place at the San Antonio Museum of Art and raise money for the Texas Food & Wine Alliance.
Beto burns heckler at Texas speech: ‘It may be funny to you, motherf—er, but it’s not funny to me’
Gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke unleashed the expletive on a man who laughed about the Uvalde school massacre.
Culinaria Restaurant Weeks starts this Saturday at nearly 100 San Antonio dining establishments
This summer’s list includes newish Amalfi Coast-inspired eatery Allora and brand new River Walk spot Fiume Pizzeria.
Civil rights lawyers call out attorney for ADA suits against businesses on San Antonio’s East Side
Jim Harrington and Geoffrey Courtney said they’re focused on bringing attention to the string of lawsuits, which they describe as predatory and ‘bullshit.’
San Antonio’s Tobin Center hosting family-friendly screening of Pixar’s Ratatouille Friday
The movie tells the story of a rat with dreams of being a gourmet chef who teams up with an inexperienced restaurant worker at a top restaurant in Paris.
Woodlawn Theatre debuts production of classic musical A Chorus Line on Friday, Aug. 12
The show’s three-week run includes a handful of Community Appreciation Nights.
‘It’s Hard Being a Woman During the Apocalypse’ opens at Clamp Light Artist Studios & Gallery Friday
The show features new work from Sarah Fox, Loot Achris and Ashley Mireles.
Singer-songwriter Ryan Adams is rocking into San Antonio’s Tech Port Center this November
Tickets for the seven-time Grammy-nominated artist’s show will be staggered and start this week.
Comedian Mark Normand brings three nights of shows to San Antonio’s LOL Comedy Club
Normand was named a “Comic to Watch’ by Comedy Central in 2011.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Boyz II Men, New Found Glory, Midland and more
San Antonio music fans looking to turn back the clock to the clock have a couple of prime opportunities this week.
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission kicks off annual back-to-school undercover stings
Last year’s operation found that nearly 90% of the retailers visited were fully complying with state alcohol laws.
Carriqui, the restaurant in San Antonio’s old Liberty Bar building, sets Friday, Sept. 2 opening
Led by Executive Chef Jaime Gonzales, Carriqui will focus on South Texas foodways, including fresh seafood from the Gulf and Rio Grande-inspired botana platters.
New San Antonio River Walk eatery Fiume Pizzeria & Wine Bar now open
The new eatery features a signature Ferrari-red Fiero pizza oven located on its open-air patio.
10th Annual Muertos Fest returning to San Antonio’s Hemisfair in late October
This year’s celebration will feature a larger procession, along with a four-stage lineup of musical performers.
San Antonio’s Curry Boys BBQ appears in latest season of Hulu series BBQuest
In the series, barbecue enthusiast Kelsey Pribilski indulges in secret menu items at some of the best barbecue joints in Texas.
Bexar County moves to settle civil rights suit filed by family of man shot during disturbance call
Deputy Brandin Moran fired seven shots within 10 seconds of arriving on scene, killing Jesus Benito Garcia, according to court documents.
Bad Takes: From ‘AIDS’ to ‘groomers,’ the right finds ways to stir up fear of an equitable society
Right-wing social media shit a collective brick over Kamala Harris’ recent meeting with disability advocates.
Assclown Alert: Pandering to the law-and-order fringe with Gov. Greg Abbott
What signal was Abbott trying to send when he appointed an Austin cop indicted for using excessive force to the state agency that regulates police licensing and training?
Los Lobos to play Gruene Hall in support of new covers album inspired by the band’s hometown
Native Sons won a Grammy in April for Best Americana Album.
Actor and comedian Kevin Hart comes to San Antonio’s AT&T Center on Reality Check arena tour
Hart last brought a tour through San Antonio in 2018, around the time he was promoting his film Night School.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14’s Bosco brings glam and horror to the Bonham Exchange Thursday
The self-described ‘Demon Queen of Seattle’ requests that you ‘get your ass out and horns up’ for her pair of Bonham Exchange performances.
