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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.
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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‘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.
Posted inTexas News
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.
Posted inFlavor
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.
Posted inTexas News
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.
Posted inSan Antonio News
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.
Posted inTexas News
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.’
Posted inFlavor
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.
Posted inSan Antonio News
Lawsuit delays San Antonio’s plan to install rainbow sidewalks in Pride district
The suit, filed by Pride San Antonio and a right-wing group that backs anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, demands that plans for the sidewalk be ‘deliberated in a public forum.’
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Ahead of crosswalk removal, rainbow sidewalks coming to San Antonio’s Pride District
The rainbow sidewalks are set to be installed immediately and also will include the trans flag.
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Jasmine Crockett on Minneapolis shooting: ‘ICE just murdered a U.S. citizen’
The Democratic congresswoman from Texas, a U.S. Senate hopeful, called the shooting ‘state-sanctioned violence’ and ‘the direct result of racist rhetoric coming from Donald Trump.’
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Big Bend National Park warns of potential closure due to ‘critical water shortage’
The revered West Texas park issued the warning after the only water source for its Chisos Basin ‘failed completely.’
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Longtime San Antonio TV news director says he’s been replaced by AI
The departure of KENS 5’s Raymond Silva is the latest layoff after the arrival of Tegna CEO Mike Steib, a Google alum and a proponent of incorporating AI into the newsroom.
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Analysis: U.S. Senator John Cornyn shows his whole ass on Venezuela
The Texas Republican has used a made-up cartel to justify the invasion and claimed Maduro “flooded Texas with fentanyl.” The DOJ has since admitted Cartel de los Soles doesn’t exist, and there’s no mention of fentanyl in the indictment.