Classic styles, while never gone, seem to be finding new fans in San Antonio even as sweet adjunct beers and hazy IPAs bursting with tropical flavors continue in popularity.
Locals Matt McLaughlin and Maray McChesney have wanted to open and East Coast-style sandwich shop for years.
Republican U.S. Reps. Tony Gonzales and Chip Roy landed big, fat Fs — an 18 and a zero out of 100, respectively.
The chain’s first standard-format store in the region opened in Frisco on Sept. 22.
The Pearl dining establishment’s owners also promise a revamped menu from chef Jeff Balfour.
The new cebichería will also house a bar dedicated to Peru’s national spirit, Pisco.
The two-term governor’s donors enjoy access, appointments to boards and commissions, and a chance to bend the ear of a politician who may harbor bigger ambitions.
County commissioners called for a special meeting on Tuesday after a judge ruled that the county needed to operate 388 polling sites.
Ginobili will be in attendance, and his retired jersey will be revealed with a Hall of Fame distinction at halftime.
Many seasonal cocktails use activated charcoal to achieve a black appearance, but the ingredient also messes with many medications.
The petition needs at least 20,000 signatures by January to get the proposed charter amendments on the May 2023 ballot.
The landlord said a spirit told her she was “lookin’ good” while she took a shower in the rental property.
The event, which raises money for Philippine American Chamber of Commerce’s humanitarian campaigns, also includes a food expo.
Records obtained by the Express-News reveal that additional flights were planned, and top DeSantis aides were involved in coordinating the stunt.
Truth Pizzeria opened in 2020 amid the COVID shutdown with Sulla Strada Pizza owner and pie master John Winkler at the helm.
A new study shows that corporate PACs have funneled $35.6 million since January 2021 to candidates who repeat Trump’s ‘big lie.’
The Lucktoberfest concert was originally expected to last 10 days. Now’s it down to three.
After a beta launch over the weekend, the Biden administration has officially opened the application process for borrowers.
The former president will stage a rally Saturday in Robstown, west of Corpus Christi.
San Antonio’s AT&T Center is just one of 38 stops on the tour.
Last week, a state district judge ruled that the county must operate 388 polling sites.
Eggo Nog Appalachian Sippin’ Cream is a rum-based liqueur with cinnamon and nutmeg flavor notes, according to company officials.
The haunted attraction and anti-bullying nonprofit Don’t Be A Monster will hold a fundraiser to further the organization’s message.
Lamb of God will perform Tuesday at Freeman Coliseum, supporting its new album Omens.
The new store at the corner of Cibolo Valley Drive and Borgfeld Road will span nearly 5,000 square feet.
While Governor Greg Abbott’s statement called the shooting a ‘tragedy,’ families of the victims are demanding justice and say it was an intentional killing.
Adults younger than 30 have become more neurotic and less conscientious since 2020, a study finds.
Democrats were in the minority the entire time O’Rourke was in Congress. He says that experience working across the aisle prepares him to be governor of a red state.
The office is also looking into Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has emulated Abbott’s program of sending migrants to Democrat-controlled cities.
Operated by Cruising Kitchens, a local fabricator of mobile kitchens, the new park will open next spring.
Two articles about Northeast SA sports venue Toyota Field rounded out our list of top food-related stories.
The Democratic challenger ended the latest fundraising period, July 1 through Sept. 29, with slightly more cash on hand than the governor.
Four of the Current‘s 10 most-read stories of the week involved Erik Cantu, a 17-year-old shot by a now-fired police officer.
The vehicle will be the first previously owned by a Black family to call the museum home.
Mixtli chefs Diego Galacia and Rico Torres are offering their take on foods La Malinche likely encountered before and during her time with Cortés.
The family-friendly attraction will scare for just one night.
Considered Sanderson’s signature work as poet laureate, the film features student poets reading original work inspired by people who helped shape San Antonio’s culture.
From black cat tarts to a haunted tour to a puppy paw-ty, these local dining and drinking spots are getting down with the scares.
Sheriff Javier Salazar also confirmed his office has identified suspects responsible for luring the migrants onto the planes.
‘I’ve been disappointed to see [social media companies] tolerate lies in Spanish that would never be tolerated in English,’ Castro said.
Other Texas cities including Houston, El Paso and Dallas also made the top 10.
The alleged imposter, who gave his name as Jesus Salazar, reportedly gave misleading information about Cantu’s health.
Local record collectors are encouraged to show off their limited edition sleeves and presses while noshing on classic deli-inspired fare.
Former officer James Brennand told SAPD that he approached the maroon sedan because he suspected it was stolen.
The Biden administration is also creating a pathway to allow “qualified” Venezuelans into the country. Venezuelans have been fleeing their home country in record numbers, and the number crossing the U.S.-Mexico border has surged.
The company discriminated against 180 women and 190 Black men who sought jobs, according to federal allegations.
The new shop will be the expansion-minded chain’s fourth in San Antonio and 16th in Texas.
The Spurs’ old contract with AT&T was worth $2 million annually.
In a letter, the Treasury Department said it’s trying to determine whether Florida misused federal COVID-19 relief funds to pay for the flights.
The Rustic’s Halloweekend plans and a spooky downtown bar crawl are two more tidbits making food news.
Several Texas cities, including Houston and Dallas landed near the bottom of the list.
The family hopes to raise $100,000 to cover mounting medical expenses.
Staffers at the youth-development organization say they want a greater voice in charting its future.
A bevy of towns just outside the Alamo City boast breweries that produce great products and are eager to welcome visitors.
The ceremony comes two years after Houston native Guillén was reported missing.
A representative of the cafe said staff plan to be serving again by Halloween.
SAPD’s Homicide Unit filed two counts of aggravated assault by a public servant against the former rookie cop.
TxDOT’s letter outlined plans for additional service along the I-35 corridor, and expanded service to the Rio Grande Valley.
Alamo City brewing operations accounted for a third of Texas’ 21 total medal wins.
Gov. Greg Abbott hasn’t yet said whether he’ll follow suit. Gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke was quick to support the measure.
The McDonald’s Fry Truck will pull into the stadium for the pre-game party ahead of the San Antonio FC match.
The new Castle Hills shop is less than a mile from the current location, so fans of the shop’s signature sandos and arepas won’t have to trek far.
The performance, which has sold out, marks the opening to the exhibition ‘Traitor, Survivor, Icon: The Legacy of La Malinche’ at the San Antonio Museum of Art.
A protest at SAPD headquarters calling for former officer James Brennand’s arrest is slated for Tuesday evening.
The county must operate 388 voting centers to comply with state law, Visiting Judge Martha Tanner ruled.
The troupe’s retelling of the famous tale will features the world premiere of new choreography by Conny Mathôt.
Somehow, this community could manage to build a grand new performing arts center, and yet fail to support and sustain a symphony orchestra originally founded in 1939.
The miles-long title isn’t the only offbeat thing about A Beautiful Day In November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes.
The inaugural festival will take over Toyota Field on Saturday, Dec. 3.
Bakudan is known for ramen noodle soups, Korean bibimbap and boozy drinks from a full bar, all served in a high-energy atmosphere.
‘We’ve identified three or four locations in San Antonio that we like, and we’re in different stages of negotiations with each of those locations,’ Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation’s CEO said.
The rapper’s social media accounts were restricted over the weekend after he made a string of anti-Semitic remarks.
It’s unclear when the Helotes restaurant shut down, but its phone number has been disconnected and Google lists it as ‘permanently closed.’
‘Our governor, our lieutenant governor … they have done nothing since that massacre to make it more difficult for the next massacre to take place,’ Popovich said.
There will be plenty of malty deliciousness in which to imbibe as the day-long event unfolds on Saturday, Oct. 15 at historic Crockett Park.
Beer Week’s board of directors will feature two female brewers for the first time in its 11-year history.
This week’s varied musical offerings include a Paris-based electronica duo, a smoking jazz trio and a veteran horror-rock band.
The musical features hit songs including ‘My Girl’ and ‘Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone.’
Watchdog groups fear the film will fuel chaos in the upcoming midterm elections and could be a pretext for more restrictive voting laws in the future.
The city scored high marks for its public courses, premium courses and favorable weather.
More than half of Netflix subscribers in Texas admitted to sharing their passwords with friends and family.
DA Joe Gonzales says his staff is waiting on case files to decide whether to pursue charges against the former officer.
Vendors will also offer erotic oracle card readings and dating tarot readings — as well as more tame items like jewelry and art.
Jamie Gonzalez is one of a dozen candidates vying for American Heart Association EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator prizes.
Three of our five most-read food stories concern upcoming San Antonio food festivals.
All of the police department’s activities were suspended for an unspecified period of time and two employees were placed on administrative leave.
Police accountability was at the forefront of two of the Current‘s most-read stories this week.
The Republican governor’s focus on fentanyl as he faces a tough reelection fight is understandable, but under his watch, the state has shown little appetite for fostering efforts to prevent overdose deaths.
The eatery comes from the family behind longtime Alamo City restaurant Sabor Cocina Mexicana.
This year’s Halloween Happy Meals will be tucked into buckets reminiscent of the iconic pails the chain introduced in the 1980s.
The 30 public library locations scattered around San Antonio will re-open for regular business hours on Tuesday.
A letter from July shows that the Department of Public Safety let a Uvalde CISD police official know the job candidate was under investigation.
San Antonio’s Economic Development Department said an ongoing intellectual property dispute does ‘not impact our agreement with DeLorean.’
The 21-year-old star was born in Edinburg and raised in McAllen.
In a tweet, the president said the decision was made to remedy the effects of the racist war on drugs.
‘They could be casting any type of spell that they want to; anything could be coming through that TV screen into your home,’ the now-viral message cautioned.
The menu will include corn in a cup, loaded barbecue Frito pie and nods to iconic Spurs athletes Tim Duncan and Manu Ginóbili.
‘If my son had been in there, I would not have been outside,’ the former state trooper reportedly said during the tragedy.
The Latinx advocacy organization also called on the Justice Department to open an investigation.
The high property and regressive sales taxes Texans fork over mean that all but the luckiest of us pay a higher effective tax rate than Californians do.
Vegetable-beef soup was part of chain’s year-round menu several years ago, but it was removed, much to the disappointment of die-hard diners.
Scooped Cookie Dough Bar’s anniversary event and an Ida Claire movie night are two more tidbits making food news.
A letter from an anonymous group of players also accuses the coach of urging them to injure players from opposing teams.
The three-day film festival will take place at the Public Theater of San Antonio.
The orchestra, which made its national debut in 2014, is led by founder and conductor Michael Ibrahim, a maestro of the nay, a wooden Arabic flute whose origins date back 5,000 years.
The event is suitable for folks of all ages who have an interest in the natural world.
The rookie cop initially said he was struck by the teen’s vehicle, but newly released body-cam footage suggests otherwise.
A federal judge who previously quashed the subpoena ruled that the attorney general must take the witness stand in a lawsuit from abortion funds.
The innovative pop-rock-Latin music trio dropped a new album called Tex Flex early this year and has a second LP due out later this month.
Texas Organizing Project is demanding that Bexar County open 388 polling stations, far more than the 259 currently approved by the county.
When he spoke to the Current last year for his residency, he reminded us that ‘it’s no secret that San Antonio is one of my favorite cities, if not the favorite city outside of being home.’
Riesman — a veteran of Supper at Hotel Emma and Silo Restaurant Group — plans to open the new spot by year’s end.
The family-friendly event allows people of all ages to explore their creative side and connect with working artists from the community.
Papa’s riffs on Disney theme parks and the advantages of marriage serve as good introductions to his style.
The new owner, Pouring With Heart, doesn’t plan big changes for the “dad bar” located near the Pearl.
This year’s events will jump between venues including the Carver Community Cultural Center, St. Philip’s College, Magik Theatre and the Carver Public Library, with some taking place virtually.
Latinx workers represent just 12% in the media industry, up from 11% a decade ago, according to the Government Accountability Office.
In May, Mulaney drew criticism from his fans when he brought fellow comedian Dave Chappelle to open his From Scratch show in Columbus, Ohio, and Chapelle told what some described as ‘transphobic jokes.’
The array of choices also includes Fiel a la Vega, Tracy Lawrence, the Revolting Cocks, the Dead Boys and more.
The exhibition is on view at Trinity’s Neidorff Art Gallery through Oct. 15.
