Sometimes San Antonio’s summer heat feels less like weather and more like a hostile presence. When stepping outside feels like opening an oven door, it’s time to start looking for creative ways to avoid spontaneous combustion. Luckily, the Alamo City offers plenty of ways to chill out without spending the entire day inside your house […]
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Grassroots groups accuse San Antonio council members of voter suppression over Spurs arena deal
Activists questioned why San Antonio switched from at-large representation in the ’70s if council members are just going to ignore their constituents’ wishes.
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Paper Tiger’s Pulga Market puts a punk spin on an age-old tradition
The music-focused market’s next installment is this Saturday, and it will feature a live performance by Dazed.
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Robert Duvall’s The Apostle showing as part of TPR’s Cinema Tuesdays series
The movie will screen at San Antonio’s Alamo Drafthouse Park North.
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Mayor Jones adds another listening session as support for arena vote gains momentum
Describing the current deal for a Spurs arena as ‘horrific,’ District 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez said he also wants the issue on the November ballot.
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All the amazing people we saw at the Current’s Best of San Antonio 2026 Party
People came together at the Pearl’s Stable Hall for an evening of food, libations and entertainment that truly showed off the best our city has to offer.
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San Antonio voters will get another vote on new Spurs arena — whether they want one or not
Under a council-approved term sheet, city voters must OK a $220 million infrastructure bond before San Antonio can disburse its contribution to the arena.
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San Antonio’s ‘Voz de la Paloma’ vocal competition returns to celebrate a Tejana star
The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center’s annual musical event will honor the life and legacy of ranchera legend Beatríz Llamas.
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San Antonio Spurs will take on OKC in nationally televised home opener
The Silver and Black also will make an appearance in the NBA’s Christmas Day lineup with a game against the New York Knicks.
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Mayor adds 2 more meetings to hear residents’ feedback on citywide vote about new Spurs arena
Tensions are rising at San Antonio City Hall as Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones continues to push for a vote on the $489 million the city will contribute to the new sports facility.
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San Antonio Councilman eyes bond money for Wolff Stadium redevelopment
The city could be left with just $350 million in borrowing power next year due to necessary Project Marvel infrastructure improvements at Hemisfair.
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20 San Antonio bucket list activities to do before summer is over
Autumn will soon be upon us. Let’s start checking these Alamo City summer adventures off the list.
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Hundreds show up in support for Mayor Jones’ call for citywide vote on Spurs arena funding
Jones said he staff has already requested a special meeting in effort to get the matter on the November ballot.
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Whiskey Business returns for landmark 11th year in San Antonio
Tickets are available now for the Friday, Aug. 21, event, which showcases the best of Texas spirits while benefiting the Witte Museum.
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Bulldozers plow through untouched wilderness in Big Bend to begin border wall construction
On Thursday, workers began a $1.7 billion project to add barriers and patrol roads inside the national park. That could include dynamite blasting in some of its most remote areas.
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San Antonio Philharmonic will pay $232,000 in its lawsuit settlement, papers show
The agreement will end a lawsuit by two early donors plus separate claims filed by a former board chairman and one of the group’s cofounders.
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San Antonio City Council creates Project Marvel oversight committee
The 33-member committee is charged with generating ideas on what to do with a $75 million community-benefits agreement from the Spurs.
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San Antonio Philharmonic settles breach-of-contract lawsuit with early financial supporters
Meanwhile, the orchestra ended its 2026 season early after losing its musical director and primary concert venue.
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New venues and a sense of community are fueling pickleball’s rapid rise in San Antonio
In a few short years, SA’s pickleball scene has grown to 200 courts spread across 29 venues, according to one count.
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San Antonio library presenting ‘Death Planning Through Collage’ workshop
The class will take place this Saturday at Pan American Branch Library and invites attendees to detail their end-of-life plans using collage materials.