Food Bank volunteers distribute food to clients.

San Antonio News

San Antonio Food Bank to ramp up efforts after Trump says he won’t tap funds to cover food stamps

The halt could cut off $614 million in food aid to 3.5 million people in Texas, including 1.7 million children.

by Sanford Nowlin October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

Pop singer Wayne Holtz's over-the-top shows included costume changes and plenty of attitude.

Music Stories & Interviews

San Antonio-tied pop persona Wayne Holtz has died

The singer, dancer and “creative socialite” was known for his exuberant, larger-than-life performances.

by Sanford Nowlin October 26, 2025October 26, 2025

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers carry out an arrest as part of a nationwide enforcement sweep.

News

ICE reports largest number of deaths of immigrants in its custody in decades

Former agency officials say the situation will probably get worse as the Trump White House increases arrests and cuts oversight.

by Sanford Nowlin October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

In the 2024 fiscal year, more than 15,000 wage theft complaints were filed with the Texas Workforce Commission, which is charged with enforcing state and federal labor law.

Texas News

Texas can’t keep up with surge in workers’ wage theft complaints

State labor investigators struggle to process more and more paycheck complaints, with millions of dollars in workers’ pay at stake.

By José Luis Martínez, The Texas ObserverOctober 23, 2025October 23, 2025

Luz Rosa opened this spring in the former downtown location of Blanco Cafe.

News

Downtown San Antonio ‘fresh Mex’ eatery Luz Roja closes after less than a year in business

Restaurant founder Devin Elder’s former development company is under FBI investigation, according to a media report.

by Sanford Nowlin October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

The San Antonio Philharmonic performs at the First Baptist Church, its home base prior to moving into the Scottish Rite Cathedral.

Classical Music

San Antonio Philharmonic postpones concerts, the second time one of its events has been pushed back this fall

The Phil’s Nov. 7-8 performances have been delayed, likely until 2026. Around this time last year, the orchestra also pushed back a high-profile concert.

by Sanford Nowlin October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

Paul McCartney's Alamodome concert is expected to draw 45,000 people.

Things to Do

San Antonio officials urge people to take public transit, rideshare as weekend events threaten downtown gridlock

Muertos Fest, the Paul McCartney concert and other gatherings are expected to bring more than 100,000 people downtown.

By Malaki LinggOctober 23, 2025October 23, 2025

Tony Award-winning musical The Outsiders is based on the classic coming-of-age novel by S.E. Hinton.

Things to Do

Award-winning Broadway musical The Outsiders to begin nearly week-long run in San Antonio

The musical version of the classic coming-of-age novel will make its local debut at the Majestic Theatre.

by Sanford Nowlin October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

Opponents of a permit to dump wastewater into Helotes Creek show their signs during a hearing last summer in Austin.

San Antonio News

Texas regulators green light wastewater project over sensitive San Antonio-area watershed

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality unanimously approved the wastewater plan for the controversial Guajolote Ranch development.

by Sanford Nowlin October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

ICE agents arrest an immigrant as part of an enforcement sweep.

Texas News

Trump’s immigration crackdown cratering Texas’ job growth, new report finds

The state’s job growth has hit its lowest level since the outset of the pandemic, and economists blame the White House’s policies.

by Sanford Nowlin October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

Food & Drink

New craft brewery Pour Choices to open early next year in Texas Hill Country

The $2.8 million project in the town of Fredericksburg will include a full brewing operation plus a bike repair shop.

By Malaki LinggOctober 22, 2025October 22, 2025

Things to Do

Murderbot Diaries author Martha Wells appearing at San Antonio’s Nowhere Bookshop this week

‘I like to try to write characters that in a different story would be the bad guy,’ the best-selling Texas author told the Current.

by Sanford Nowlin October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

Removal of San Antonio's rainbow crosswalk is set to begin Monday.

San Antonio News

San Antonio official confirms city will seek exemption to governor’s rainbow crosswalk order

Records show the number of traffic incidents at San Antonio’s rainbow crosswalk have declined since the colorful markings were applied.

by Sanford Nowlin October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

Alex Lifeson, left, and Geddy Lee of Rush attend the RUSH: Beyond the Lighted Stage premiere during the 2010 TriBeCa Film Festival.

Concert Announcements

Rush adds San Antonio date to much-anticipated reunion tour

The legendary prog-rock group will perform at Frost Bank Center next September, and tickets go on sale this month.

by Sanford Nowlin October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

The border wall cuts across a stretch of land.

Texas News

The U.S.-Mexico border wall may pose perils to pollinators

Environmentalists worry about pollinating species in the pivotal desert borderland as more tall barriers are planned by the U.S. government to curb migration and trafficking.

By Tina Deines, Inside Climate News October 20, 2025October 20, 2025