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Mike Collier launches third run for Texas Lieutenant Governor — this time as an Independent
If Collier wins, he would be the first Independent elected to statewide office in Texas.
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Posted inTexas News
Is Matthew McConaughey running for governor? New viral video has people dazed and confused
The video shows what appears to be a campaign launch event with signs saying ‘McConaughey for Governor.’
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Analysis: Trump endorses Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, for all the good it will do him
Hitching yourself to the least popular president in U.S. history might not be such a great idea, dare we suggest.
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Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett to make decision on running for U.S. Senate by Thanksgiving
The outspoken Dallas-area Democrat says if she decides to run, she’ll announce on Dec. 8.
Posted inMusic Stories & Interviews
San Antonio’s Lonesome Rose celebrates 7-year anniversary with 4-day music fest this weekend
The lineup includes performances by Rattlesnake Milk, Santiago Jimenez Jr., Summer Dean and many more, with free shows on Thursday and Sunday.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to run for a fourth term
In a speech unveiling his run, Abbott promised to keep Texas red and save it from ‘far-left, progressive insanity.’
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Texas ‘drag ban’ now in effect after Fifth Circuit overturns lower court ruling
The ACLU says ‘sexually explicit’ drag shows are now banned in the Lone Star State, despite the law being unconstitutional.
Posted inMusic Stories & Interviews
Morrissey cancels remainder of 2025 tour dates due to ‘extreme exhaustion’
The news comes down before the singer’s rescheduled Jan. 10 date at the Boeing Center. However, venue officials say it’s still set to go on.
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Texas voters think political corruption is the biggest problem facing the state, new poll shows
The poll also named Paxton as the most popular Republican in the race against Sen. John Cornyn.
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A Democrat is in the lead in a historically red Texas Senate district’s runoff
The veteran and union leader got the most votes in the Fort Worth-area district over his two Republican rivals.
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Houston police union invites NYPD cops to move to Texas following Mamdani win
The union is attempting to lure NYPD officers with — among other things — bagels.
Posted inConcert Announcements
Descendents to play San Antonio show with Frank Turner
Tickets go on sale this Friday for the 2026 performance at the Aztec Theatre.
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Episcopal Diocese calls for justice for Texas priest detained by ICE
The priest is legally allowed to work in the United States and is employed by the State of Texas.
Posted inFood & Drink
A hidden library speakeasy has opened on San Antonio’s River Walk
The Library Cocktail Lounge debuted last week along with the attached Riot Comedy Club, offering a hidden hotspot for nerds who love comedy.
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Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias benefit show collects ‘historic’ amount of food for San Antonio Food Bank
The standup comedian gathered more than 16,000 pounds of food for the nonprofit.
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Reddit forum r/SanAntonio bans San Antonio Current after article on ICE-related censorship in the subreddit
The San Antonio Current is the only publication banned in the forum, which even blocks Reddit users from linking to the publication’s site.
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Dallas-area U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett exploring potential Senate run
The rising-star Democrat says she’s about to ‘spend a lot of money’ to determine her standing statewide.
Posted inSan Antonio News
San Antonio councilman calls for city to look into data center growth and resource drain
District 6’s Ric Galvan said policy hasn’t kept up with the growth in data centers, which are projected to strain local water and energy resources.
Posted inFood & Drink
Longtime downtown San Antonio dive My Brother’s Bar has apparently closed
The bar, in operation for 35 years, was known for its cold beers, fideo loco and serious pool tourneys.