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New owner of Barn Door property to tear down the iconic San Antonio eatery
The owners of Mexican eatery Soluna will relocate to the spot but reportedly want to build from the ground up.
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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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Tim Horton’s coffee-and-donut chain to open a second San Antonio store
Just three months after revealing its SA expansion plans, the Canadian concept is moving on a second spot north of Windcrest.
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Fan who ran onto court during NBA Finals to grab selfie with Wemby earns lifetime ban
The juvenile suspect also faces criminal charges and the scorn of San Antonio Spurs fans.
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Ted Cruz claims high gas prices won’t affect midterms
At $4.42 a gallon, gas prices are now at a four-year high. But, hey, who needs a car to get to work?
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Watchdog accuses Brandon Herrera’s congressional campaign of breaking campaign finance law
Herrera, known as the ‘AK Guy’ is the Republican nominee for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District, which includes San Antonio and a large swath of South Texas.
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All-you-can-eat Asian grilling chain Wagyu Factory to make San Antonio debut this month
The chain, owned by LA-based Chubby Group, is taking over the Gen Korean BBQ House eatery on I-10 as part of a Texas expansion.
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San Antonio towing firm to pay $280,000 for illegally selling off servicemembers’ cars
Vehicle Management Solutions sold off or scrapped at least 93 vehicles belonging to members of the U.S. military, federal authorities said.
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ICE looking for more San Antonio office space as immigration crackdown continues
The agency carrying out Trump’s mass-deportation raids wants to lease 66,000 more square feet of office space in SA, records show.
Posted inTexas News
Armed with Trump’s blessing, Ken Paxton trounces Sen. John Cornyn of Texas
The win by scandal-plagued Paxton bolsters the chances of Democrat James Talarico in the general election, political experts argue.
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Texas’ raucous primary runoffs end today. Here’s what to watch.
John Cornyn is trying to fend off Ken Paxton. Both parties are picking attorney general nominees. And an oil and gas regulatory race has become uncharacteristically costly.
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Republicans worry Texas’ ugly Cornyn-Paxton runoff leading to deeper fractures in the party
The party establishment frets that handing the nomination to scandal-tarred Paxton would give Democrats a better chance of winning in November.
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Assclown Alert: Stepping up for more abuse from Daddy Trump with Texas Republicans
During the reality-show president’s time in office, the GOP resembles one of those families neighbors whisper about behind drawn curtains.
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Rallies, ad blitzes and a Trump endorsement: inside the final days of the Cornyn-Paxton runoff
Nearly 14 months and $135 million later, Texas’ blockbuster Republican Senate primary will finally be decided Tuesday.
Posted inFood & Drink
Four San Antonio eateries named to Texas Monthly’s list of the state’s best new taquerias
The Alamo City establishments range from a food trailer to a sit-down restaurant operated by a James Beard Award semifinalist.
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Trump White House faces scrutiny over billion-dollar border wall contracts in Texas’ Big Bend region
A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration awarded most new Texas border wall contracts to two firms. One has faced legal issues and shoddy construction claims.
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Philippine restaurant chain Jollibee eyeing San Antonio for 15 new units
The brand, which puts Asian twists on American comfort food, sees Texas as one of its top U.S. growth markets.
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Rupaul’s Drag Race Werq the World is headed back to San Antonio as part of 2027 tour
Asia O’Hara will host the show, modeled after a news broadcast, while Vanessa Vanjie, Jewels Sparkles, Morphine Love Dion and others file special reports.
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ICE conducts enforcement action at San Antonio voting location, witnesses say
While witnesses said the agents didn’t question or approach people there to cast ballots, their presence comes amid heightened worries about attempts at voter suppression.
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Masters of Illusion bringing performers from popular TV magic show to the Tobin
The touring show based on the CW Network reality series will hit San Antonio this Friday.
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San Antonio police officer arrested on misdemeanor family assault charge
SAPD is now conducting both a criminal and administrative investigation of Officer Grant Ruedemann, a 15-year department veteran.