U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro is among the guests at the annual MACRI Symposium.

Mexican American Civil Rights Institute holding annual symposium this weekend in San Antonio

Guests including actress Cristela Alonzo, Rep. Joaquin Castro and U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Chairwoman Rochelle Garza will discuss the future of civil rights in the country.

by Anjali Gupta May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Guests including actress Cristela Alonzo, Rep. Joaquin Castro and U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Chairwoman Rochelle Garza will discuss the future of civil rights in the country.

Things to Do

City of San Antonio hosting Spurs watch party Tuesday at the Espee

The free gathering to view the Spurs as they take on the OKC Thunder in the Western Conference Finals offers a downtown alternative to other official watch parties.

Melanie CruzMay 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Music

Everything we saw at San Antonio’s first-ever Pearl Fest music festival

The lineup included touring act Los Lonely Boys along with SA artists Nicky Diamonds, Girl in a Coma, mypolitis, Sunny Ozuna and more.

by San Antonio Current Staff May 24, 2026May 24, 2026

Things to Do

San Antonio Museum of Art’s ‘Microhistories of the Andes’ opens this Sunday

Called a ‘must-see’ by the New York Times, the exhibition shines a light on the civilizations that thrived in the longest mountain range of the world.

by Anjali Gupta May 23, 2026May 23, 2026

News

25 breathtaking Texas state parks within driving distance of San Antonio

If you have the luxury of a long weekend, why not explore the state’s natural beauty?

by San Antonio Current Staff May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

Drag Race favorite Asia O'Hara will "anchor" the new touring show.

Things to Do

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.

by Sanford Nowlin May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Sports & Recreation

San Antonio Spurs lose $14 million in yearly revenue due to bootleg merchandise

‘These figures should set off alarm bells at NBA headquarters,’ says a new report on bootleg sports gear.

by Michael Karlis May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio Zoo seeks revenge against OKC Zoo after it sent an African Wild Dog named Thunder

The zoo whose NBA team loses the Western Conference Finals must fly the opposing team’s flag for one full businesses day.

by Michael Karlis May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

The Masters of Illusion touring show is based on the CW Network series of the same name.

Things to Do

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.

by Sanford Nowlin May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Texas News

Civil rights groups warn foreigners not to visit Texas during the World Cup

‘You cannot market Texas as a welcoming global destination for the World Cup while expanding policies that increase fear, racial profiling, and aggressive immigration enforcement,’ one group said in a statement.

by Michael Karlis May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Sports & Recreation

City of San Antonio begins opening public pools for weekend swimming

Seven city pools will begin operating this weekend with pre-season hours. Once summer begins, all 24 will be available.

by Julianna Plewes May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Filth Eaters is out now from Deep Vellum Press.

Things to Do

Book Public Live! in San Antonio will feature author of ‘Chicano Gothic’ vampire novel

During Tuesday’s free event, San Antonio-based author, poet and painter Ito Romo will discuss his new novel Filth Eaters.

by Anjali Gupta May 16, 2026May 16, 2026

Stephon Castle was a key ingredient in the Spurs' 139-109 trouncing of the Timberwolves on Friday night.

Sports & Recreation

Tickets for the San Antonio Spurs’ Western Conference Finals home games now on sale

Exact game dates and broadcast details for the team’s contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder will be announced at a later time.

by Sanford Nowlin May 16, 2026May 16, 2026

Visitors at Texas' Big Bend National Park look toward the Rio Grande separating Mexico and the United States on Feb. 22, 2025.

Texas News

$1.7 billion contract awarded ‘for border wall in Big Bend’ amid public confusion over plans

The contract comes just a week after Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott said the agency would not build a wall in Big Bend National Park.

by Ayden Runnels May 16, 2026May 16, 2026

Things to Do

Cool Crest Miniature Golf celebrating grand reopening this Saturday

The San Antonio fixture, which opened in 1929, has new owners with their eyes on the future.

by Anjali Gupta May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Victor Wembanyama executes a dunk during Game 5 against the Timberwolves.

Things to Do

San Antonio Spurs to hold Game 6 watch party Friday at The Rock at La Cantera

Admission at The Rock is free on a first-come, first-served basis.

by Kat McKinney May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

San Antonio News

UT-San Antonio baseball coach apologizes after verbally accosting, shoving rival coach

The incident occurred after UTSA’s 19-4 trouncing of Texas State on Tuesday.

by Michael Karlis May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio, Spurs splurge on consulting fees as much of Project Marvel remains murky

The city has spent $10 million on consulting fees for the proposed sports-and-entertainment district despite not yet purchasing the land at its heart.

by Michael Karlis May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Spoon River Anthology, published in 1915, is a collection of free-verse poems set in a fictional small town.

Things to Do

Incarnate Word’s Extended Run Players to present Spoon River Anthology

The performance, which explores scandals and hidden desires in small-town life, will take place Thursday and Friday on the San Antonio university’s campus.

by Anjali Gupta May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Canoeists enjoy the wilderness in Big Bend National Park.

Things to Do

Documentary on Big Bend border wall to screen in San Antonio this Thursday

The free showing of the film the River and the Wall will take place at Confluence Park.

by Anjali Gupta May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

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Arts

Mexican American Civil Rights Institute holding annual symposium this weekend in San Antonio

City of San Antonio hosting Spurs watch party Tuesday at the Espee

Everything we saw at San Antonio’s first-ever Pearl Fest music festival

San Antonio Museum of Art’s ‘Microhistories of the Andes’ opens this Sunday

25 breathtaking Texas state parks within driving distance of San Antonio

Rupaul’s Drag Race Werq the World is headed back to San Antonio as part of 2027 tour

San Antonio Spurs lose $14 million in yearly revenue due to bootleg merchandise

San Antonio Zoo seeks revenge against OKC Zoo after it sent an African Wild Dog named Thunder

Masters of Illusion bringing performers from popular TV magic show to the Tobin

Civil rights groups warn foreigners not to visit Texas during the World Cup

City of San Antonio begins opening public pools for weekend swimming

Book Public Live! in San Antonio will feature author of ‘Chicano Gothic’ vampire novel

Tickets for the San Antonio Spurs’ Western Conference Finals home games now on sale

$1.7 billion contract awarded ‘for border wall in Big Bend’ amid public confusion over plans

Cool Crest Miniature Golf celebrating grand reopening this Saturday

San Antonio Spurs to hold Game 6 watch party Friday at The Rock at La Cantera

UT-San Antonio baseball coach apologizes after verbally accosting, shoving rival coach

San Antonio, Spurs splurge on consulting fees as much of Project Marvel remains murky

Incarnate Word’s Extended Run Players to present Spoon River Anthology

Documentary on Big Bend border wall to screen in San Antonio this Thursday