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San Antonio’s 13th Floor Haunted House unveils new ‘Jason Universe’ attraction
Tickets are on sale now for the official Friday the 13th-themed scare.
Stephanie Koithan
Stephanie Koithan is the Digital Content Editor of the San Antonio Current. In her role, she writes about politics, music, art, culture and food. Send her a tip at skoithan@sacurrent.com.
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Texas Republican candidate’s campaign sign vandalized with ‘GOP loves pedos’ graffiti
Texas Sen. Pete Flores, who’s running to keep his seat in a district just north of San Antonio, denounced the vandalism but was mum on its message.
Posted inSan Antonio News
San Antonio federal judge orders pause on Big Bend border barrier construction
Roughly 200 activists gathered outside of the courthouse while the judge heard the case.
Posted inSan Antonio News
9-year-old San Antonio student released from Dilley trailer prison
However, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said Liam Tadeo, a 5-year-old Austin boy, was deported Thursday, the day before the congressman was set to meet with him.
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There are more than 10,000 Flock cameras in Texas. Gina Hinojosa blames Gov. Greg Abbott.
In her latest campaign ad, Democratic candidate Hinojosa criticizes Abbott for turning Texas into a ‘surveillance state.’
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Social media users roast Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick over his Dolly Parton tribute
‘Maybe you should give out books like she did, not ban them,’ one commenter wrote.
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San Antonio City Council debates data center moratorium, stricter development rules
Council opted not to put a blanket pause on data center development but will look into expanding zoning rules that apply to the facilities.
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Paranormal Fest returning to kick off spooky season at San Antonio’s ‘haunted’ Black Swan Inn
Organizers promise this year’s will be bigger and spookier than ever, with a new immersive Spirit Parlor experience, more guest speakers and lower ticket prices.
Posted inTexas News
More than 1.2 million Texans’ voter registrations are suspended
Texans still have time to check if they’re registered to vote before the October 5 deadline. Here’s how.
Posted inTexas News
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott releases botched summer playlist no one asked for
The playlist butchers the names of more than one Texas musical artist and, somehow, fails to convince anyone that Abbott is cool.
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ICE refuses to let U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro visit 5-year-old detained at Dilley trailer prison
The detained Austin boy was arrested on his way to a soccer game this week. “I’m telling y’all, ICE is getting worse,” Castro said.
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San Antonio’s Gunter Hotel opens recording studio in honor of its storied musical legacy
Blues legend Robert Johnson recorded ‘Cross Road Blues’ and other tracks in its Room 414. ‘That history is what inspired the Gunter to build something worthy of it,’ hotel officials say.
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Elon Musk expected to give Paxton much-needed cash injection
The Texas billionaire (and erstwhile trillionaire) is expected to spend up to $200 million on the upcoming midterm elections, with a focus on Texas and scandal-plagued fundraising ‘underdog’ Ken Paxton.
Posted inTexas News
Hearing for temporary restraining order on Big Bend border construction to take place in San Antonio
The hearing will take place Friday, Aug. 28, in San Antonio federal court.
Posted inTexas News
Faux Pause: Why Greg Abbott’s data center ‘crackdown’ looks a lot like election-year theater
After years of rolling out the welcome mat to data centers, Texas’ governor declared a moratorium on their development. Critics say it’s meaningless and full of loopholes.
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San Antonio Street Art celebrating 40 years of Pee-wee’s Big Adventure with art walk, costume contest
The wacky celebration this Friday will feature the artwork of more than 25 artists and will also include retro snacks and tunes.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claims ‘antifa merchandise’ given out at James Talarico rally
Patrick is polling neck-and-neck with opponent Vikki Goodwin, but apparently the Texas Republican thinks railing against an organization that doesn’t exist is his top priority.
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New York Times picks two San Antonio spots among nation’s best Mexican restaurants
San Antonio got more mentions than any other Texas city on the national list.
Posted inTexas News
Clavicular coming to Texas to frame-mog Aggies or whatever
The internet-famous ‘looksmaxxing’ influencer is coming to teach Aggies how to be good looking enough to subsist while not bringing any value to the world whatsoever, we assume.
Posted inMusic Stories & Interviews
Americana icon Steve Earle talks about his San Antonio childhood, finding Townes and ‘incurable, terminal’ Texas
We sat down with the three-time Grammy winner backstage at Stable Hall before he received the city of San Antonio’s highest arts award from Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones.