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Scaled-back launch plan, company silence raise concerns over San Antonio startup DeLorean
The company said it’s reintroducing an iconic ’80s car as an electric vehicle, but some people who paid deposits now question whether it can deliver.
Sudsy Strategy: Make your tasting plan now to get the most from the San Antonio Beer Festival
The 17th annual festival — the biggest single-day beer celebration in Texas — returns to Crockett Park on Saturday, Oct. 21.
Congressmen urge Park Service to protect San Antonio Missions from vandalism
Vandals have damaged three of the historic missions this year and last year.
University of Texas at San Antonio cancels class due to bomb threat
School officials said that they don’t believe the threats are credible.
Texas near bottom of U.S. states for health care, study finds
Although Texas has above-average medical facilities, they’re increasingly hard to access, according to the report.
Anti-abortion groups sue San Antonio over new Reproductive Justice Fund
The suit claims the fund, which supports nonprofits offering reproductive care, is turning over taxpayer money to ‘criminal organizations.’
Dallas Cowboys’ comeback prompts stabbing in Southwest San Antonio
A man in his 50s stabbed his neighbor because of noise coming from his house as he watched Monday Night Football, according to authorities.
Spirit Airlines adds Newark nonstop route from San Antonio
The new daily flights are the sixth nonstop route Spirit has added at the San Antonio airport.
Texas special ed teacher resigns over allegations she slipped melatonin to students
One mother says her 5-year-old seemed lethargic on at least three separate occasions and stumbled while trying to get off the school bus.
Biden administration settles lawsuit over Trump-era migrant family separation policy
If the settlement is approved, the federal government would be prohibited from adopting a similar policy for the next eight years. Affected immigrants would be allowed to be in the country legally and receive work permits and other benefits.
San Antonio Spurs skeleton yard display goes viral on social media
The display features skeletons wearing jerseys of Spurs legends as well as newcomer Victor Wembanyama.
Greg Abbott’s immigration crackdown expands to include New Mexico border
Texas National Guard troops began deploying razor wire along the Texas-New Mexico border last week.
Construction on Robb Elementary School replacement starting this month
The school will feature a sculpture of a tree at the front entrance to honor the lives lost in the massacre.
San Antonio-based bar pro debuts Dibs Mixers bottled cocktail mixer, sweetener line
The products include a trio of syrups, which will debut at an Oct. 29 launch party at Backyard on Broadway.
San Antonio affordable-housing development will include 308 new homes
The Leon Creek Flats project is located in Southwest San Antonio.
San Antonio favorite Sapore’s Pizza to expand to Castle Hills Neighborhood
The second shop will join other establishments in the area such as Sushishima and recently opened Thirsty Pups Brewery.
Colin Allred raises more money than Ted Cruz as he looks to unseat the senator
Allred pulled in $1.7 million more than Cruz during the third quarter, election filings show.
San Antonio coffee spot Shotgun House expanding, will add new coffee bar setup, beer on tap
The business only expects to close for a few days at the end of October to conduct the expansion.
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Movie knows Its audience all too well
The movie is all Taylor’s version — and it gives them just what they want.
Disability advocates argue against school vouchers in Texas Senate hearing
The Senate’s main ‘school choice’ bill would prioritize vouchers for children with disabilities, among others. But parents raised concerns that recipients who choose private school would no longer be protected by federal law.
San Antonio to host its first large-scale gun buyback
San Antonio Councilman John Courage is still trying to raise funds to cover the cost of the buyback.
Texas Senate moves border bill that allows state police to arrest migrants at U.S.-Mexico border
Two immigration bills advanced in the Senate on Thursday evening. A bill that would increase the minimum sentence for smuggling migrants passed with bipartisan support and will head to the House.
TxDOT warns drivers to prepare for traffic headaches ahead of annular eclipse
TxDOT encourages drivers to hit the road early with plenty of time to spare.
TopGolf to build second San Antonio-area location, filing says
Construction on the New Braunfels location will begin in January and wrap up right before Christmas 2024.
Torchy’s Denounces Nazis, School Vouchers: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
The taco chain released a statement speaking out against hate groups after men in Nazi attire were seen dining in one of its Ft. Worth restaurants.
Solar Eclipse, Ay Caramba Taco Cantina: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Also in this week’s top food news is a first look at Castle Hills’ Thirsty Pups Brewery & Bottle Shop.
Texas ranks as nation’s most haunted state in new study
With nearly 14,000 cemeteries and 925 reportedly haunted locations, the Lone Star State is a pretty spooky place.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott holds teacher pay hostage in voucher fight
The Republican governor said he won’t pass raises for teachers unless the House approves a voucher bill nearly identical to one lawmakers rejected over the summer.
Equipment manufacturer JCB bringing 1,500 jobs to San Antonio with new plant
The England-based company received millions in subsidies from the state, city and county.
San Antonio police say they’re vigilant as Hamas figure calls for ‘Day of Jihad’
The Rim and the Barshop Jewish Community Center also are stepping up security.
San Antonio culinary power couple Esaul and Grecia Ramos to open new ventures this month
The couple’s respective new Castroville ventures, barbecue haven Blu Lacy and bread factory Baked, are expected to open by this month’s end.
San Antonio development firm wants to bring Louis Vuitton, Gucci to Pearl area
The proposed mixed-use facilities include retail space, multistory apartments and a 15-story hotel.
Here’s who gets money from Defend Texas Liberty, the PAC whose leader met with white supremacist Nick Fuentes
The group has funded candidates and groups like the Texas GOP who have pushed fellow Republicans to take a harder line against things like illegal immigration and transgender people.
San Antonio staple Bombay Bicycle Club opens new Hemisfair location
The spot inside Hemisfair’s historic Espinoza House is now welcoming guests.
San Antonio filmmaker Rob Mabry makes feature debut with The Legend of El Chupacabra
The film will have its red-carpet premiere Friday, Oct. 20 at San Antonio’s City Base Cinemas.
Fiesta San Antonio Commission hosts second annual dinner party
The event raises funds to support Fiesta Commission operations.
San Antonio police officer suspended for skipping work to play in basketball tourney
The annual tournament is organized by the city’s police union.
San Antonio McDonald’s locations bringing back Boo Buckets for Halloween
The collectable buckets are Happy Meal containers that double as trick-or-treat vessels.
San Antonio airport adds direct flight to Torreón, Mexico
The new nonstop service will operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays beginning next June.
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy among Republicans refusing to support Scalise’s speaker bid
During his five years in the House, Roy has built a brand as a bomb thrower more interested in disrupting than governing.
San Antonio’s The Board Couple opens brick-and-mortar shop in nearby Comfort
The new cafe will be located about 45 minutes northwest of San Antonio in the Hill Country town’s business district.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick won’t return $3 million he got from group linked to white supremacist
Patrick said the leader of Defend Texas Liberty made a ‘blunder’ for holding an hours-long meeting with white supremacist Nick Fuentes.
Comedian Bert Kreischer to perform at San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center
Tickets for the show go on sale Friday.
Guadalupe Dance Company debuts new production honoring Texas’ Mexican American leaders
Nuestras Voces: Retelling Our Stories will be held at San Antonio’s Guadalupe Theater on Friday.
San Antonio’s Wembanyama shines in NBA General Manager survey
Although GMs are bullish on Wemby, they’re less impressed with the Silver and Black as a whole.
Texas DPS warns residents of possible attacks against Jewish community
The warning follows a recent report by the Anti-Defamation League labeling Texas as a hotbed for antisemitism and hate groups.
Grammy-winning group Ozomatli to headline San Antonio’s Muertos Fest
This year’s free event, scheduled for Oct. 28-29, includes a total of 40 musical acts.
San Antonio’s El Cevichero opening first brick-and-mortar location at Brooks
El Cevichero started during the pandemic as a delivery service operating out of a home kitchen.
San Antonio International Airport starts work on new ground gates
The project is funded by a $20 million federal grant.
Here’s where to eat and drink while viewing this weekend’s ‘ring of fire’ eclipse in San Antonio
Hermann Sons Rathskeller Bar, Little Rhein Prost Haus and Alamo Beer are all hosting viewing parties.
Book bans in Texas spread as new state law takes effect
As Texas enters its third straight school year of coordinated book banning activity, a growing number of districts are targeting library books. Caught in the dragnet: books featuring a “naked” crayon and one with a cartoon butt.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Los Lobos, Doug E. Fresh, Wayne Holtz and more
The Stools and Sex Mex are also teaming up for a bill that adds new dimensions to punk and post-punk sounds.
Busy Southtown intersection reopened ahead of schedule
South Alamo Street and East Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard resumed four-way traffic Tuesday afternoon. Businesses in the area voiced concerns about its impact.
Torchy’s responds to video of men in Nazi gear at its Fort Worth restaurant
The incident occurred around the time of a neo-Nazi rally outside an LGBTQ-friendly church in Dallas.
Analysis: Gov. Greg Abbott faces failure on latest school voucher push
Aside from making threats, Abbott’s done little to convince Democrats or rural Republicans his plan has merit.
Head of San Antonio’s AACOG on leave amid workplace investigation
The government-funded entity placed Executive Director Diane Rath on temporary leave while it looks into an anonymous EEOC complaint.
Given its UFO history, San Antonio may have shot at Ring’s $1 million alien prize
The most recent San Antonio sightings were in August, according to the National UFO Reporting Center.
Raza Cósmica film festival brings slate of Latinx and international sci fi to San Antonio
The three-day film festival will be held at venues across the city Oct. 12-14.
Artpace’s 20th annual Chalk It Up will take over Houston Street Saturday, Oct. 14
A slate of featured artists will create murals for the event, following this year’s ‘Dream Big!’ theme.
Texas-based James Avery unveils Blue Bell Ice Cream charm
The sterling silver and bronze charm features the Blue Bell cow-and-girl logo on the side and top.
San Antonio’s Wembanyama lives up to hype in first preseason game
The 7-foot-3 phenom scored 20 points, grabbed five rebounds and had plenty of highlights in Monday’s loss against Oklahoma City.
First Look: Thirsty Pups Brewery brings dog-friendly vibes, good beers to San Antonio
The unassuming Castle Hills spot offers easygoing vibes replete with board games, cozy seating areas and a growing collection of craft brews.
Former San Antonio-area congressman Will Hurd ends presidential campaign
Hurd, who called Donald Trump a threat to democracy, failed to qualify for both GOP primary debates.
Welcome to Night Vale brings surreal radio transmissions to San Antonio’s Aztec Theatre Saturday
In the latest touring show, host Cecil finds creepy photos from one of his old family road trips that have been incorporated into a cursed slide projection.
Ballet San Antonio opens its 2023-24 season with fairy tale production Beauty and the Beast
The ballet is choreographed by Bruce Wells with music by Léo Delibes.
KPot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot debuts in San Antonio
The restaurant features all-you-can-eat Korean style BBQ and hotpot cooking, both done on tabletop.
Winery north of San Antonio holding gala to aid in rhino conservation
The inaugural Winos for Rhinos Conservation Gala will raise money for the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Way Kambas, Sumatra.
University of Texas San Antonio welcomes largest freshman class to date
School officials said the rising numbers reflect the expansion of its online programs and new marketing initiatives.
Texas teachers grapple with their raises caught up in voucher fight
As a special session starts with a focus on ‘school choice’ but no mention of public school funding, some teachers said they are even considering leaving the profession.
Group of Texas tourists trapped in Israel following Saturday’s attacks
Officials with the travel company said they hope to help the 15 Texans cross the border into neighboring Jordan.
San Antonio Startup Week will offer free panels, help for entrepreneurs
The annual conference will get underway Oct. 16-22 at Geekdom downtown.
H-E-B Chairman Charles Butt again named one of nation’s richest people
The grocery magnate was the only San Antonian to land a slot on Forbes magazine’s list of the nation’s 400 wealthiest people.
Report: Top Texas right-wing activist met with white supremacist Nick Fuentes for 7 hours
Jonathan Stickland, who reportedly met with Fuentes, leads the Defend Texas Liberty PAC, which gave $3 million in loans and donations to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
San Antonio’s Chama Gaúcha steakhouse eyes downtown location
The new eatery will be across the street from the Majestic Theatre.
Henry VIII’s wives will take the stage at San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre this week
In the musical Six, the wives recount their lives and deaths in the form of a modern pop concert.
Nashville-based Bluphoria comes to San Antonio in support of a major-label debut
The band will stop at Sam’s Burger Joint Thursday, Oct. 12 on a tour promoting its self-titled album.
Victor Wembanyama and Spurs will take on Miami Heat in first preseason game Oct. 13
The Friday matchup at the Frost Bank Center will be Wemby’s first NBA preseason game.
Updated COVID-19 shot slowly rolls out in Texas, but access is spotty
Doses aren’t arriving at providers’ offices at uniform, predictable intervals. Shipments are largely dependent on individual providers’ ability to work out the logistics of ordering, stocking, training and paperwork.
San Antonio Food Bank wants to feed 50,000 seniors in need next month
The fundraising effort will take place throughout October and may extend through mid-November if necessary.
Former San Antonio attorney Chris Pettit pleads guilty to six felony charges
Pettit, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges, faces up to 20 years in prison.
H-E-B Tortilla Blanket, Oscar de la Tienda: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Anger also erupted after Yelp snubbed San Antonio in its ranking of ‘taco cities.’
Bad Takes: COVID disinformation won’t die, but people who ignore scientific facts just might
Beware of people, even popular podcasters, who downplay a virus that’s the third leading cause of death behind cancer and heart disease.
Musk’s Cowboy Cosplay, San Antonio Spurs: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
As a new NBA season approaches, Current readers clearly couldn’t get enough news about the San Antonio Spurs.
Feds sue Texas resident Elon Musk for refusing to testify in Twitter stock probe
The SEC issued Musk a subpoena seeking testimony regarding possible securities fraud.
Ken Paxton retaliates over impeachment trial with endorsements against GOP incumbents
Paxton targeted House Speaker Dade Phelan and other Republicans who sought to see him removed from office over corruption allegations.
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld coming to San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre in February
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Oct. 13, and start at $55.
Toro’ko Sushi expands San Antonio footprint with new location in Shavano Park
The new location joins Frederick’s Bistro and Wow Wow Lemonade at the corner of Northwest Military Highway and Huebner Roads.
Songs by Selena, Freddy Fender, other Latinx Texas artists nominated for U.S. archive
San Antonio U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro nominated 35 works by Latinx artists for preservation in a Library of Congress registry.
Table Talk: Checking what’s on tap with Idle Brewing’s Brandon Pettit
Idle Beer Hall & Brewery will soon make its debut at food hall Make Ready Market.
Biden administration presses forward with border wall plans in Texas, angering allies
Even as the president says the barriers don’t work, his administration says it will waive environmental laws to build them quickly.
San Antonio airport lands nonstop flights to Querétaro, Mexico
Budget carrier VivaAerobus also will expand daily nonstop air service to Mexico City.
Texas begins appeal of ruling requiring it to take down Rio Grande barrier
Texas’ attorneys argued the river isn’t navigable so a judge’s early ruling shouldn’t apply, but the Justice Department showed that boats regularly travel the waterway.
The Exorcist: Believer tries to capture the original’s horror, but even Ellen Burstyn isn’t enough
Believer is ultimately more quaint and hopeful than blood-curdling and scream-inducing.
Alamo begins upgrades to its oldest structure
The construction, which is already underway, will help divert potentially damaging rainwater from the 300-year-old Long Barrack.
Spurs’ Wembanyama no longer Rookie of the Year favorite, betting site says
Wemby was the favorite back in June, however that changed after his underwhelming summer league performance.
Lightscape to illuminate San Antonio Botanical Garden for third year
The annual holiday light show will feature both new and returning installations.
Baptists blast Gov. Greg Abbott for trying to ‘co-opt’ church services to push vouchers
Abbott asked faith leaders to push his school voucher plan from the pulpit. Baptist leaders say he’s violating the separation of church and state.
Son of Buc-ees co-founder arrested on charges he secretly recorded people using bathroom
Police allegedly uncovered 68 secretly recorded movie files dating back to 2021, all filmed at properties owned by the suspect’s parents.
San Antonio development firm proposes hotel for Pig Stand site
San Antonio development firm GrayStreet Partners purchased the former Pig Stand property in February.
San Antonio’s new flights to Europe came at a cost, and the money could be better spent
The city ponied up incentives worth $1.3 million — all for a few seasonal flights to one European city.
San Antonio airport art display shows off cars and bikes in tribute to the city’s lowrider culture
‘Cruising into History — A Celebration of Lowriders in San Antonio’ is on view through Oct. 25 in the airport’s Terminal B.
San Antonio man hurt after playing ‘chicken’ with oncoming train
Surprisingly, the man’s injuries weren’t life threatening.
Fans of long-gone San Antonio dance hall get one last dance to reminisce
A parking lot party at the site of the former Midnight Rodeo will allow former patrons to gather, share stories and line dance.
Report: San Antonio Spurs’ fancy La Cantera club will cost $8,600 to join for first year
In social media posts, some Spurs fans said they feel sidelined by their hometown team.
San Antonio’s Idle Beer Hall & Brewery plans Oct. 12 grand opening
The brewery is the anchor tenant inside River North’s anticipated Make Ready food hall.
Shipment of long-overdue Tesla Cybertrucks spotted on I-10 in San Antonio
Tesla CEO Elon Musk originally promised the trucks would roll off the assembly line in 2021. Are they finally here?
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Papa Roach, Tav Falco, The Ocean Blue and more
Influential guitarist Bill Frisell, known for mixing American roots music into his jazz improvisations, also will perform at Jazz, TX.
Assclown Alert: Banning travel in Texas with anti-abortion activist Mark Lee Dickson
Some rural Texas counties are banning people from traveling on their roads to get out-of-state abortions. The idea didn’t spring up organically.
Big Texas Comicon brings cosplay, gaming and celebrity guests to San Antonio this weekend
The con will take over the Henry B. González Convention Center from Oct. 6-8.
