Posted inConcert Announcements
Interpol adds San Antonio date to 2027 tour supporting its latest album
The post-punk revivalists will peform at The Espee on Thursday, March 18, and tickets go on sale next week.
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Sanford Nowlin is editor-in-chief of the San Antonio Current. He holds degrees from Trinity University and the University of Texas at San Antonio, and his work has been featured in Salon, Alternet, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, Orlando Weekly, NewsBreak, 420 Magazine and other publications.
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Man gets 30-year sentence in San Antonio human smuggling case involving 53 deaths
A federal judge handed down the sentence Tuesday. Two others have also received prison time and more defendants await sentencing.
Posted inVisual Art
Arts patron Mike Casey, the ‘Mayor of Southtown,’ has died at age 85
The retired attorney known for his generosity and singular style offered affordable housing that helped grow San Antonio’s arts community.
Posted inTexas News
Analysis: Ted Cruz says GOP’s in trouble because ‘transgender witches’ out to get Trump
The Texas Republican also claimed James Talarico and other Democrats will bring about “rioting” and “violence.”
Posted inSan Antonio News
Air Force identifies man who died in fall at UT-San Antonio game as 15-year veteran
Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson died Saturday after plummeting to the ground during at rappelling demonstration ahead of the game.
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San Antonio cop arrested on suspicion he fired on DoorDash driver’s car over parking dispute
The 25-year SAPD veteran shot out the other man’s back window after an argument, according to police records obtained by one TV station.
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Washington state slaps San Antonio’s USAA with $140,000 fine for unfair handling of auto claims
Washington officials accused USAA of being too slow to respond to consumers and refusing to pay claims without reasonable research.
Posted inTexas News
Former Texas House speaker says state GOP ‘freaking out’ over likely November bloodbath
‘There’s serious concern like I’ve never seen before,’ the Republican lawmaker told Texas Monthly.
Posted inSan Antonio News
Brandon Herrera, Katy Padilla Stout take off gloves in pre-election debate
The two candidates for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District agreed on the border district’s pressing problems but not how to fix them.
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New Braunfels Fire Department official on leave over anti-Muslim social media posts
New Braunfels’ city manager said he’s investigating posts by Lt. John Weige that ‘do no not reflect the values’ of the city or its fire department.
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Bexar sheriff wants help IDing people suspected of political violence at Trump rally
Footage cited by media outlets appeared to show attendees assaulting protesters as they were escorted from San Antonio’s Freeman Coliseum.
Posted inAssclown Alert
Embracing the Trump grift with U.S. House candidate Carlos De La Cruz
The Republican running to represent a San Antonio district says he’s looking out for working families, but his embrace of Trump tells a different story.
Posted inMusic
San Antonio country music venue Cowboys Dancehall closes after 23 years in business
The owners said construction around the club makes it too hard to access and will be ongoing through 2028.
Posted inSan Antonio News
San Antonio’s Benson auto dealership group settles federal sex discrimination claim
Benson will pay $430,000 to settle a suit alleging a manager at its Ingram Park Chrysler created a hostile workplace, federal officials said.
Posted inTexas News
Gina Hinojosa renews call for Gov. Abbott to debate her as she gains in polls
‘He needs to stop hiding from the voters,’ Hinojosa said of Texas’ three-term governor, who’s so far refused to meet her for a debate.
Posted inSan Antonio News
San Antonio City Council approves SAWS rate increase
Officials with the city-owned utility said they need the money to repair aging infrastructure, but the hike comes after council also voted to increase property taxes.
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Def Leppard and Goo Goo Dolls will take latest tour to San Antonio next summer
Tickets for the Frost Bank Center show go on sale Friday, Oct. 16.
Posted inTexas News
Ted Cruz calls JD Vance ‘insecure’ as pair quarrel over presidential ambitions
The senator from Texas took the potshot after Vance accused him of launching a White House bid instead of focusing on the midterms.
Posted inThings to Do
Fiesta San Antonio staple Oyster Bake rebrands as Oyster Bake Music Fest
Organizers said next year’s party will include ‘bigger musical acts, expanded entertainment and larger audience capacity across two stages.’
Posted inTexas News
At least 19 election deniers are running for key offices in Texas this cycle
They include incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott, U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton and Texas Attorney General candidate Mayes Middleton.