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San Antonio novelist, playwright, one-time Current columnist Jack Sibley has died
Sibley, 72, traveled widely, contributed to Andy Warhol’s Interview Magazine and even penned TV soap opera dialogue.
Sanford Nowlin
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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Dems ask Trump inaugural committee to explain discrepancies related to USAA, other corporate donors
In addition to discrepancies related to a donation by San Antonio-based USAA, the Democrats call out the inaugural committee for underreporting contributions from Amazon, Microsoft and GM.
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San Antonio-based Tia’s Taco Hut expanding to Windcrest with 15th store
The fast-growing Tex-Mex chain will open the new store later this year.
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Dark Angel bringing its innovative thrash to San Antonio’s Vibes Event Center
The critically acclaimed group helped push metal into faster, more complex directions.
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Feds flag potentially illegal campaign contributions to U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar
The inquiry comes as the South Texas congressman runs to represent a more competitive district.
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Army boots San Antonio commander after right-wing podcaster targets her as ‘trans activist’
The influencer accused the head of Fort Sam’s U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research of ‘open wickedness’ because of a photo where she expressed support for LGBTQ+ people.
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Rep. Joaquin Castro asks music fans to suggest songs by Texas artists worthy of national archive
The San Antonio congressman has submitted lists of worthy Latino artists to the National Recording Registry since 2022. This is his first focused on Texas artists.
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Isidore at San Antonio’s Pearl lands on NY Times’ 50 Best Restaurants list
The restaurant inside Pullman Market was one of just four Texas dining spots to make the list.
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Gov. Greg Abbott plans executive order regulating THC in Texas
The move comes after the Texas Legislature couldn’t agree whether to regulate the growing industry or ban it completely.
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River Walk’s Casa Rio to add new rooftop dining concept
The oldest restaurant on the San Antonio River wants its new addition to attract a younger and more local crowd.
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San Antonio venue Pearl Stable hires music-industry vet as new general manager
Garrett Zimmerman arrives from TempleLive, an operator of Midwest music venues that’s reportedly shutting down.
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Professors want to leave Texas because of tense political climate, survey says
Professors’ concerns included the state’s DEI ban and new limits to faculty influence at colleges and universities.
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New McNay exhibit examines French artists’ defiance of censorship to skewer the powerful
The San Antonio art museum’s new exhibition shows the creativity that thrived in 19th-century France despite government attempts to ban politically charged images.
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Retailers relieved that Texas skirted a THC ban — again
While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick remains adamant about a ban, hemp industry representatives say they would compromise on creating a 21 age limit to purchase.
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Texas Republicans in Congress scaled back town halls over summer recess amid criticism of Trump megabill
Some who did host public events were interrupted by protesters and heckled for their support of President Donald Trump and his signature legislation.
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Spouting off about the Smithsonian’s ‘obsession with slavery’ with Texas pseudo-historian David Barton
Barton, who has no degree in history, blathered on about how the Smithsonian museums are corrupted by Marxist thinking and a desire to make America look evil.
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Texas Legislature ends special session without major bill to ban or regulate THC-containing hemp
Gov. Greg Abbott wanted regulations for the industry, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wanted a ban. As a result of their impasse, the state got neither.
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Texas student groups sue to block new state law limiting campus protests and free speech
The federal lawsuit argues that the Republican-backed state law is an unconstitutional ban on a ‘staggering amount’ of protected speech.
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Bexar Sheriff’s deputy arrested over alleged assault of woman he was in relationship with
The woman was also a deputy with the Sheriff’s Office, according to a report.
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7Brew Coffee chain opening new San Antonio store on Marbach Road
The drive-thru java company’s latest addition will give it four Alamo City locations.