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Matthew McConaughey trademarks ‘Alright, alright, alright’
The Texas actor is seeking to protect against AI misuse of his digital identity and famous catchphrase.
Stephanie Koithan
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South Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar just voted to give ICE even more funding
The Laredo congressman joined Republicans and six other Democrats in voting to give billions more to the agency, even as public furor builds over its aggressive enforcement actions.
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U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro says 5-year-old arrested by ICE could be in San Antonio detention facility
Castro said he suspects the child and his father are being held in Dilley’s South Texas Family Residential Center after being arrested in Minneapolis.
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Former Brick at Blue Star workers call for boycott, allege thousands in unpaid wages
Former employees of the San Antonio venue dispute a statement from management that most have been paid in full. They allege they’re still owed $6,000-plus in withheld wages.
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Texas data centers could consume 161 billion gallons of water annually by 2030
A new study by the Houston Advanced Research Center cautions that Texas has a ‘structural blind spot’ when it comes to how much water the industry will consume.
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Bexar County’s voter registration backlog grows to nearly 7,000
The county plans to hire at least 12 additional temp staffers to process the backlog within the next couple of weeks, officials say.
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So far, San Antonio is one of only 2 shows Morrissey hasn’t canceled this year
The former Smiths frontman has scrapped six of 21 scheduled dates for 2026.
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‘Say their names’ mural honoring victims of San Antonio police violence vandalized during MLK march
Act4SA is raising money to restore the mural, according to organizers.
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Beto O’Rourke won’t endorse in Senate primary between Talarico and Crockett
On a podcast, O’Rourke also revealed why he decided not to run this time around, and what he’s doing instead.
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With a roll of the dice, your meal could be free at this New Braunfels speakeasy
Dubbed ‘High Stakes Happy Hour,’ this limited-time game of chance at Sidecar in the basement of Prince Solm’s Inn allows guests to test their luck for a free meal.
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Pro-Palestinian activist, veteran Greg Stoker running against ‘ShamWow Guy’ for Congress in Austin
The outspoken activist with a large social media following is running as a Green Party candidate in the historically red North Austin-Round Rock district.
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Texas congresswoman Jasmine Crockett calls for Kristi Noem’s impeachment
Crockett, who’s running for Senate, joined with Robin Kelly and a coalition of 70 House members to call for Noem’s removal as ICE amps up its aggressive enforcement actions.
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San Antonio’s Alamo acquires original cannon used in 1836 battle
The historic relic was discovered on a ranch, where it had been used as the base of a bird bath.
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Gov. Greg Abbott claims San Antonio immigrant rammed ICE vehicles, injured agent
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons discussed the alleged incident on Fox News, which showed video of the suspect’s vehicle boxed in by ICE vehicles at a San Antonio Walmart.
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Restaurant at San Antonio’s historic Gunter Hotel offering chef-curated menu for dogs
The menu, ‘designed with canine wellness in mind,’ is aimed at the trend of people traveling with their animal companions.
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Bexar County has a backlog of thousands of unprocessed voter registrations … again
Precinct 4 Commissioner Tommy Calvert accuses the Texas Secretary of State’s Office of deliberate voter suppression due to its statewide system slowing data input.
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Despite Cornyn’s groveling, Trump tells senator he’s not ready to endorse his reelection bid
‘I said, “Mr. President, this race would be over if you decided to endorse,”‘ Cornyn said as the clock runs down.
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Morrissey finally showed up in San Antonio, offering long-awaited answer to its undying love
He also directed some barbs at the Current for its coverage. To quote the bard’s own words, ‘I’m so sorry.’
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San Antonio Coffee Festival returns to Hemisfair in February
The event is coming back with more drip than ever, including 30-plus roasters and new activations.
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ICE shooter Jonathan Ross reportedly married to Filipina who immigrated to the U.S.
The couple once lived in El Paso, where Ross also worked for ICE, before moving to Minneapolis.