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Counting the Uncounted: A cold, rainy night documenting the unhoused on San Antonio’s streets
The annual Point in Time Count provided snapshots of San Antonio’s unhoused population and showed the conditions often faced by those without shelter.
Texas fast food staple DQ launches fiery Carolina Reaper tacos
The butt-busting eats feature a chili pepper once regarded as the world’s hottest.
Despite lousy record, San Antonio Spurs’ viewership up 54% over last season
San Antonio experienced the fifth-largest ratings bump in the NBA.
Judge allows landlord of San Antonio nightclub Paramour to evict it as a tenant
Paramour’s owner, Holy Spirits LLC, run by attorney Martin Phipps, now has five days to appeal.
Texas governor rails against cross-dressing teachers at San Antonio campaign event
Greg Abbott was in the Alamo City to support Texas House candidate Marc LaHood and campaign against a GOP incumbent who didn’t back school vouchers.
San Antonio’s St. Philip’s College reinstates prof who claimed religious discrimination
Johnson Varkey will return to the classroom this fall, his self-described Christian conservative law firm said Tuesday.
Poor People’s Campaign looks to mobilize Texas voters ahead of November election
The group will march on the Texas Capitol and 30 other statehouses on March 2.
San Antonio breweries make their mark at 2024 Texas Craft Brewers Cup
Seven San Antonio breweries brought home medals from this year’s competition, but none managed to grab the gold.
Disabled Texans face more barriers to accessing abortion
Few organizations track the number of disabled individuals trying to access abortion, but abortion providers and groups that help assist Texans obtain out-of-state abortions say they are falling through the cracks.
Peso Pluma coming back to San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center this summer
Tickets to see the corridos tumbados sensation go on sale this Friday.
Wild brawl involving San Antonio’s UIW men’s basketball team goes viral
The Southland Conference said its officials are working with UIW and Texas A&M-Commerce, the other team involved in the altercation, to determine disciplinary action.
Long-awaited North San Antonio cocktail spot Conversa Elevated launching Wednesday
Both floors of the new spot will feature full cocktail service, and it will eventually open an intimate, reservation-only dining room.
Worker at San Antonio’s Brandeis High School dies from injury sustained in classroom
The instructional assistant sustained a severe head injury during an ‘interaction with a student,’ according to district officials.
San Antonio Zoo’s Timothy the Hippo enters U.S. presidential race
The 4,000-pound aquatic mammal promises naps for all and mandatory snack time.
Candidate for San Antonio congressional seat sparks criticism by making light of veteran suicides
‘If it makes everyone in the room feel better, I often think about putting a gun in my mouth. So, I’m basically an honorary veteran,’ he said.
New retro-themed bar and grill Billie Jean now open on San Antonio’s North Side
Billie Jean houses a full kitchen and bar, as well as a dance floor and retro arcade games.
San Antonio’s Brown Coffee will close permanently Feb. 29
‘The coffee community and culture is so amazing in San Antonio, and we were so proud to contribute to it,’ an Instagram post from the company read.
San Antonio’s iconic Dry Dock Oyster Bar has permanently closed
The restaurant failed to pay rent and was locked by its landlord, according to a legal notice posted to its front door.
San Antonio Spur Wembanyama drops F-bomb on national TV
The profanity flew during Wemby’s appearance on TNT’s Inside the NBA.
San Antonio to hold MLK Jr. Day event this weekend
San Antonio’s annual MLK Jr. Day March on Jan. 15 was canceled due to icy conditions.
Paxton’s push to oust incumbents puts spotlight on Court of Criminal Appeals primaries
The attorney general has tried to supplant eight Republican judges on the court after they rejected his efforts to unilaterally prosecute voter fraud. The judges are now pushing back.
Medical cannabis firm Texas Original opens its first permanent pickup spot in San Antonio
The company also operates three prescription drop-off points in San Antonio, but officials say the permanent storefront will be more convenient for patients.
Did an Operation Lone Star contractor fly Tennessee’s governor to Eagle Pass?
Flight records indicate one of the governors at a Texas press event may have flown there on a private jet owned by a major border contractor, whose CEO is also an Abbott donor.
San Antonio’s Sofia’s Pizzeria appears on YouTube series America’s Best Restaurants
The YouTube show also visited Lucy Cooper’s Ice House on its visit to the Alamo City last fall.
Luxury brand Kimpton Hotels reveals name, more details about downtown San Antonio project
The 10-story hotel will make use of 19th century German-English schoolhouse buildings and boast the city’s highest luxury open-air rooftop.
Judge rejects attempts to toss indictments against Texas AG Ken Paxton, keeps April trial on course
Paxton’s securities fraud trial will kick off on April 15. He has been under indictment for nearly nine years. He has pleaded not guilty.
San Antonio’s historic Cool Crest Miniature Golf opening onsite diner
The diner’s March 8 opening date aligns with the venue’s reopening for the 2024 season.
Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll build base to house state troops sent to border
Texas Guard troops assigned to Abbott’s Operation Lone Star have long complained about poor working and living conditions.
Smoothie Factory + Kitchen to make its San Antonio debut this year
The same franchise company is also opening new Orange Leaf locations in the Alamo City.
San Antonio police call off latest search in Lina Khil disappearance
Police reportedly began combing through a greenbelt in Northwest San Antonio after receiving a tip from a Bexar County inmate.
Amazon ends its San Antonio air cargo operations, resulting in 65 layoffs
Officials also said the closure won’t affect customer deliveries in the Alamo City.
Study: Texas has nation’s seventh-most expensive groceries
Dallas and Houston were also among the priciest cities for panty items.
San Antonio police resume search for missing child Lina Khil using special FBI gear
Khil went missing two years ago from a playground near the Villas Del Cabos apartments in Northwest San Antonio.
Fifth-annual Girl Scout Cookie Flavor Fest has returned to San Antonio restaurants
Aldaco’s Mexican Cuisine, Magnolia Pancake Haus and Viola’s Ventanas are among the restaurants participating in the tasty fundraiser.
Federal judge signals he’s dubious of Texas’ controversial ‘show me your papers law’
‘It just slaps the federal immigration law in the face,’ Judge David A. Ezra said during the first day of a trial over the legality of Texas’ new law allowing state and local cops to arrest migrants.
Amid high rents, eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levels
Legal aid groups and housing advocates say there simply aren’t enough lawyers to keep up with the sheer volume of eviction filings.
San Antonio’s The Melting Pot launches Leap Year marriage proposal promotion
The winning couples will receive a five-course dinner and fondue date nights for a year.
San Antonio-area business owner sent to prison for failing to pay taxes
Rachel Nicole Woolard, owner of Reliance Therapy Staffing, also must pay the $925,000 she owes, according to federal authorities.
Winter Vibes fest will take over San Antonio’s St. Paul Square with 34-band showcase
The Saturday, Feb. 24, event will feature performances by local acts including Lonely Horse, HoneyBunny, Buttercup and more.
San Antonio police receive new tip on disappearance of missing child Lina Khil
SAPD searched an area roughly five minutes away from the Northwest San Antonio spot where Khil was last seen.
Elon Musk reincorporates SpaceX in Texas after online tantrum about $55 billion salary
SpaceX’s move to Texas comes after a Delaware judge ruled that Musk’s Tesla pay package was excessive.
El Paso restaurant opening chilaquiles concept in San Antonio’s former Earl Abel’s space
Buen Dia is slated for an early April opening.
Utah-based Beans & Brews Coffeehouse opens downtown San Antonio shop
The new store, part of a six-state expansion, is located across the street from Travis Park.
San Antonio chef Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin helping Taco Bell remix Crunchwrap Supreme
The Best Quality Daughter chef-owner was one of just three chefs chosen to participate in the fast-food chain’s inaugural collaboration program.
Pop icon Jennifer Lopez bringing This Is Me…Now The Tour to San Antonio this summer
J.Lo’s July 5 stop at Frost Bank Center is part of her first tour in five years.
San Antonio’s Witte Museum offering guided tour of ancient rock-art murals
The tour will include a visit to the legendary White Shaman mural along with stops at sites not normally open to the public, including Tinaja Canyon, Presa Canyon and Upper Seminole Canyon.
Judge throws out trespass case against San Antonio far-right ‘citizen journalist’
Hernando Arce was charged with criminal trespassing after he was arrested filming migrants at San Antonio International Airport.
U.S. Rep. Greg Casar files bill to connect Texas power grid to rest of the nation
Casar, who represents San Antonio and Austin, said the move could prevent future catastrophes such as Winter Storm Uri.
The Internet can’t stop mocking Ted Cruz’s tight pants and moose knuckle
Texas’ junior senator apparently dressed to impress on a recent trip to Mar-a-Lago.
San Antonio area’s Schlitterbahn now hiring 2,000 people for new season
The park is hiring across multiple departments, and its pay rates are as high as $17 per hour.
San Antonio teen busted after posting clips where he taunts cops, allegedly commits crimes
In one online clip, the 15-year-old suspect tried to burglarize a Texas DPS trooper’s vehicle and dared authorities to catch him, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Texas anti-DEI law implementation has been a disaster
Kowtowing to the legislature, UT Austin disbanded all its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs wholesale — with little input from students or faculty.
Fast-casual chain Salad and Go expanding to northern San Antonio suburb
The new store will be the chain’s fourth in the Alamo City. Its first opened earlier this month at Brooks.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Black Pumas, Lakecia Benjamin, Husbands and more
Low-fi pop outfit Baldemar is also headlining a stacked local bill.
Dumped before Valentine’s? P.F. Chang’s wants to ease the pain with free DUMPlings
The chain is only extending the free offer to those who can prove they were recently dumped. (Cue tears now.)
Texas Nationalist Movement demands Gov. Greg Abbott hold special session to discuss ‘TEXIT’
A recent poll found that 67% of Texans, if given the option, would opt to remain part of the United States.
Report: Chip Roy one of U.S. House’s most frequent filers of anti-LGTBQ+ legislation
The analysis puts the Austin-San Antonio Republican in company with fringe figures such as U.S. Reps. Lauren Boebert, Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Bexar County’s Peter Sakai discusses San Antonio-Austin rail with Union Pacific execs
The meeting happened weeks after U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro secured $1 million to explore expanding rail service in South Texas.
Analysis: It took me three tries to register to vote in Texas — and I’m an elections reporter
Moments after I became a naturalized citizen in 2023, I registered to vote. Here’s what happened next.
Santikos Entertainment has reopened six of its San Antonio theaters after technical glitch
Four of the chain’s other Alamo City properties remain closed, according to a social media update.
Comedian Ali Wong brings stand-up tour to San Antonio on the back of awards season success
She’s picked up multiple awards for her role in the Netflix series Beef.
San Antonio’s Asian-inspired beer garden Wurst Behavior permanently closing
‘Sometimes things just don’t work out in your favor — even when you think you’re doing all the right things,’ chef-owners Sean Wen and Andrew Ho said.
Last minute Valentine’s Day date ideas in San Antonio
If your favorite romantic restaurant is booked, try one of these three options to keep the romance flowing.
New exhibition at the San Antonio Museum of Art gives insight into the golden age of armor
‘The Age of Armor: Treasures from the Higgins Armory Collection at the Worcester Art Museum’ will be on view from Feb. 16-May 12.
Mother of slain San Antonio teen Savanah Soto arrested during bond reduction hearing
A Bexar County judge reduced the bail of both Ramon Preciado and Myrta Romanos, who are accused of hiding Soto’s body.
San Antonio police officer suspended for napping, talking about having on-duty sex
The officer also failed to turn on his body camera 60 times on 60 calls, according to police records cited by the Express-News.
Kayaking and paddleboarding return to San Antonio River Walk next month
Mission Adventure Tours will begin renting kayaks and paddleboards during the weekends.
San Antonio ACS touts new hiring days after attorney accuses department of negligence
The attorney for a couple charged in a deadly 2023 dog attack said ACS took the animals away days before the mauling then returned them without declaring them ‘dangerous.’
San Antonio favorite The Purple Garlic hints at upcoming second location
The beloved restaurant is considering an expansion into the area near Phil Hardberger Park, according to an online post.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vows to deploy more razor wire, National Guard troops at border
Abbott’s comments came less than a day after presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump laid out his plan for mass deportations.
Avenida Brazil Churrascaria Steakhouse chain coming to San Antonio this summer
The all-you-can-eat steakhouse chain will hire 50 to 75 employees in time for its June debut.
Arizona-based Hooked Boil House opening San Antonio location this week
Hooked offers seafood boils as well as Cajun classics such as crawfish etoufee and red beans and rice with sausage.
Selena’s father rails against new documentary featuring Yolanda Saldívar
Abraham Quintanilla, the father of the slain Tejano legend, said he and his family weren’t involved in the new Oxygen True Crime doc Selena & Yolanda.
Gone Flat? San Antonio craft brewers adapting to survive inflation, changing trends
The past year seemed to bring weekly news of a new closure somewhere in the state or warnings that one of its breweries is on the brink of permanently shutting down.
Studio Visits: The idiosyncratic work of Meg Langhorne explores gods, parables and more
Langhorne’s ongoing series After Caravaggio features alterations of famous works by the Baroque painter, including Bacchus, Medusa and others.
Many Texas community college students who transfer don’t finish their degrees, study says
Black students and students over 24 are less likely to get their bachelor’s degree after transferring, the report found.
Right-wing bloggers busted during militia border tour
Celeste April Sparks and Jerry J. Pena-Ahuyon, both from the San Antonio area, were picked up after authorities found a ‘white powdery substance,’ marijuana and THC edibles.
Texas poised for slower job growth this year, Dallas Fed projects
Falling consumer activity and uncertainty around the 2024 presidential election could complicate the state’s job growth, a Dallas Fed economist said.
Rivulet Kitchen & Bar now open in Boerne’s former Little Gretel, Rill space
The restaurant will begin serving breakfast and brunch in March.
San Antonio’s Maverick Distilling releases commemorative Rodeo Edition Bourbon
The limited-run sauce pays homage to the 75th anniversary of the San Antonio rodeo this year.
Yolanda Saldivar, Ted Cruz: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Two of the Current‘s most-read stories this week revolve around people who make many South Texans shudder with revulsion.
San Antonio’s Santikos theaters closed for a second day due to technical problem
The theaters unexpectedly closed Thursday, and as of Friday, the company’s still trying to fix the issue.
Dairy company linked to listeria outbreak recalls items sold at Trader Joe’s, H-E-B, Costco
Sauces, salads and enchiladas containing dairy products from a California-based company are linked to an outbreak.
Swanky new lounge Amelia opening at San Antonio’s Creamery complex next week
The spot is the third of five concepts to develop in the space, which occupies a former Borden Creamery near the Pearl.
The Peach Cobbler Factory, AllStars: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Black Bear Diner and Salad and Go also made our top food story lineup.
San Antonio-based grocer H-E-B offers sneak peek of its new Super Bowl ad
The ad will air between the big game’s third and fourth quarters in more than a dozen key Texas markets.
Former Thomas J. Henry Law worker files suit alleging ex-CEO assaulted her
The plaintiff also claims the San Antonio-based business subjected her to workplace hostilities after the alleged incident.
San Antonio Spurs trade Doug McDermott to the Indiana Pacers
The Silver and Black also got a second-round draft pick and cash in the deal.
Beetlejuice will be summoned to San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre Feb. 13-18
The eight-time Tony-nominated musical is based on the beloved 1988 Tim Burton film.
Texas conservatives test how far they can extend abortion and gender-transition restrictions beyond state lines
Recent state and local legal maneuvers signal that Texas’ conservative movement could be wading into a complicated Constitutional morass the country hasn’t dealt with since before the Civil War.
Comedian Nasim Pedrad returns with second season of coming-of-age comedy series Chad
After the show’s sudden cancellation in 2022, the new season has finally premiered at its new home on the Roku Channel.
San Antonio ranks among nation’s most affordable vacation destinations, study says
Orlando took the top spot, but the Alamo City is still a less-expensive dining destination.
Study: Texas among worst states for workplace discrimination
Retaliation is the most common form of workplace discrimination, according to the report’s analysis of EEOC data.
San Antonio’s first drive-thru Salad and Go location now open
The store, at the South Side’s Brooks complex, is the first of three planned for the Alamo City in 2024.
Worries arise that Gov. Greg Abbott’s ‘invasion’ rhetoric will spill over into violence
Democrat lawmakers and extremism experts said the governor’s amped-up statements could incite another tragedy similar to the El Paso Walmart massacre.
Tennessee man who allegedly planned to shoot migrants in Texas not a terrorist, son says
The man’s arrest came after Texas Democrats warned that Gov. Greg Abbott’s rhetoric about a migrant ‘invasion’ could lead to violence.
San Antonio narrowly in compliance with new EPA soot rules
A total of 10 Texas counties are in noncompliance, and Bexar barely squeaked by, according to EPA data.
These San Antonio restaurants and bars are offering Super Bowl Sunday specials
Southerleigh Haute South, Filipino spot Mahal’s Kitchen and SA-based Taco Cabana are all offering game-day eats.
Assclown Alert: Putting ‘God back in government’ with Texas Sen. Mayes Middleton
Backers of a controversial bill letting chaplains serve in Texas schools said they aren’t trying to force religion onto kids, yet Middleton said the chaplains represent ‘God in government.’
San Antonio-released MC5 tribute pulls in some of the biggest names in punk and hard rock
Call Me Animal: A Tribute to the MC5 rates as one the most star-studded tribute rock records ever assembled.
Couple accused of hiding body of slain San Antonio teen Savanah Soto want bail lowered
Court appointed attorneys defending the duo argue that the bonds, which total $1.7 million, are ‘oppressive.’
Classic Theatre of San Antonio commemorates Black History Month with A Raisin in the Sun
The production will take place in the Classic’s new space at the San Pedro Playhouse.
Bad Takes: San Antonio City Council should grow a backbone and discuss a ceasefire resolution
Few circumstances are more frustrating than when elected leaders can’t bring themselves to state what is ethically obvious.
FBI arrests man allegedly planning to shoot, kill migrants in Eagle Pass, Texas
Word of the arrest comes mere days after Texas Democrats and extremism experts warned that Gov. Greg Abbott’s invasion rhetoric could incite violence.
Longtime San Antonio strip joint AllStars closes, looks to sell roadside sign
The sign, a piece of San Antonio adult-entertainment history, is listed for $30,000 on Facebook Marketplace.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Morat, Portugal. The Man, Shinyribs and more
Two free shows featuring local talent are also on the calendar.
San Antonio’s annual Mardi Gras fest brings parades, live music and more to the River Walk Saturday
The Bud Light Mardi Gras River Parade & Celebration will be held at the Museum Reach and downtown stretches of the River Walk, as well as the Arneson River Theatre.
San Antonio’s La Panadería plans expansion to La Cantera, Stone Oak areas
In addition to developing two new locations, the locally based company will add another shop along the Broadway corridor.
South Texas faith leaders decry presence of anti-immigrant caravan in Eagle Pass
Counterprotest organizers hoped to shine a light on the dangers of Christian nationalism and its dangerous agenda.
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo boot scoots its way into town this week
This year’s live music slate features artists as diverse as Cheap Trick, Grupo el Duelo and Wynonna Judd.






