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Mexican superstar Alejandro Fernández bringing his crossover appeal to San Antonio this weekend
‘El Potrillo’ will perform Saturday at the Frost Bank Center as part of his De Rey a Rey tour.
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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After 4-year absence San Antonio-based Whataburger bringing back its Pico de Gallo Burger
The specialty sando is one of several bygone items the chain has returned to menus as part of its 75th-anniversary celebration.
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Assclown Alert: Banning THC for the sake of political theater with Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
If you’re angry about the state’s pending ban on THC-containing hemp, look no further than Patrick.
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Texas GOP bill to ban voluntary gun buybacks draws ire of San Antonio lawmakers
‘How dare you come to me and tell me what the City of San Antonio should do with their tax dollars?’ Sen. Roland Gutierrez said.
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Dallas-based coffee-with-a-purpose chain La La Land to debut in San Antonio this fall
The chain offers job training, housing assistance, mental health services and more to foster youth.
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San Antonio ICE office arrested 275 immigrants during enforcement sweep
The arrests included 178 people who face criminal charges or convictions, agency officials said.
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Texas House gives initial approval to bill that would completely ban THC products
The proposal would remove products such as delta-8 vapes from store shelves and shut down an industry that contributes $10 billion to the state economy.
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GOP’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ will devastate San Antonio families, rural Texans, Rep. Joaquin Castro warns
As many as 145,000 San Antonio families receiving Medicaid could be affected by the cuts.
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Are Texans fleeing the increasingly right-wing state for New Mexico?
More Texans left for deep-blue New Mexico than any other state, and its governor is encouraging the relocations, NPR reports.
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California’s Pokéworks chain to open 10 San Antonio-area restaurants
The fast-casual concept specializes in Hawaiian-style poke bowls, which include a mix of raw fish, rice and veggies.
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San Antonio’s Crepeccino Café chain to build new restaurant in city’s far northwest
Work on the $3.5 million dining spot in The Portico at Shaenfield is expected to finish in November.
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Texas measles cases rise to 722, suggesting the outbreak is slowing
Even though the outbreak seems to be leveling off, heath experts caution that travel season brings new challenges.
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Live Music in San Antonio This Week: The Damned, Wallows, White Denim, Altar de Fey
The Lemon Twigs also are bringing their ’70s-derived sound to the Alamo City.
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Regional Mexican hitmaker Christian Nodal to perform at San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center
Tickets for the singer-songwriter’s Nov. 23 show go on sale this Friday.
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McAllen’s La Costa Grill expanding into San Antonio with opening of North Side restaurant
The Mexican-style seafood concept is known for its ceviches, octopus, aguachiles and more.
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San Antonio Conservation society ends battle to save Institute of Texan Cultures after court loss
‘Even if we were to succeed in our appeal, there is little left to save,’ the Conservation Society’s director said.
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Texas House votes to repeal state’s unconstitutional ban on gay sex
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the ban more than two decades ago, yet it’s remained on the books.
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San Antonio City Council to debate renaming airport after Spurs coach Gregg Popovich
Councilman Manny Pelaez filed the request, which has the signatures of four of his colleagues on the dais.
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San Antonio’s EZ’s chain to open new far West Side diner
The new restaurant is the chain’s first since it closed two other SA dining spots in 2015.
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Republicans’ proposed cuts to food stamps would slash benefits to 1 in 5 Texas kids
In parts of San Antonio, roughly 30% of children rely on federal nutrition assistance, a study also shows.