Concert Reviews

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.’

by Stephanie Koithan January 11, 2026January 11, 2026

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon (left) and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speak during the daily briefing in Washington, DC, on November 20, 2025.

National News

Vouchers, patriotism and prayer: The Trump administration’s plan to remake public education

Education Secretary Linda McMahon is bringing about a new era in education — and perhaps the end of public schools as we know them.

by Nadia Sussman, ProPublicaJanuary 11, 2026January 11, 2026

Cereal Bites, a product from Hometown Hero, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, outside of Midway.

Cannabis News

Texas proposes 13,000% licensing fee hike on retailers who sell hemp-derived THC

Hemp advocates say raising annual licensing fees for retailers from $150 to $20,000 and for manufacturers from $250 to $25,000 would shutter small businesses.

by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune January 11, 2026January 11, 2026

San Antonio News

Hundreds take to San Antonio’s streets for anti-ICE, anti-Trump protest

The demonstration was one of many occurring nationwide to decry the shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Good by a masked ICE agent.

by Michael Karlis January 10, 2026January 10, 2026

Students from Trinity University and the Culinary Institute of America collaborate in the campuses' inaugural entrepreneurial boot camp.

Flavor

Trinity and CIA students collaborate in the kitchen via new entrepreneurial boot camp

The program is the first collaboration by the two San Antonio campuses. Participating teams will serve up their culinary creations this Sunday at the Pearl.

by Sanford Nowlin January 10, 2026January 10, 2026

Texas News

After fallout, Texas A&M prof replaces Plato on syllabus with lecture on free speech

Students will now be required to read an article about academic freedom as part of his class.

by Michael Karlis January 10, 2026January 10, 2026

Removal of San Antonio's rainbow crosswalk is set to begin Monday.

San Antonio News

Judge approves removal of San Antonio’s rainbow crosswalk

Pride San Antonio and the Conservative Liberty Forum sued to stop the removal and to prevent the city from installing rainbow sidewalks.

by Sanford Nowlin January 10, 2026January 10, 2026

Stranger Things cast members to appear at San Antonio’s Wonderland of the Americas

Cast member who play Barb, Demogorgon, Ms. Kelly and Mr. Clarke will appear at event, which runs Saturday and Sunday.

by Michael Karlis January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

San Antonio News

An elegantly updated 1903 home in King William is now for sale

by San Antonio Current Staff January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

San Antonio News

The mansion across from San Antonio Spurs legend David Robinson’s old home is for sale

by San Antonio Current Staff January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Flavor

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.

by Stephanie Koithan January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Things to Do

20 ways to get healthy and stay fit in San Antonio this year

by San Antonio Current Staff January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

San Antonio residents stage a downtown protest against the state's abortion restrictions.

San Antonio News

City of San Antonio shuts down its abortion travel fund

The fund’s demise comes after a new law banning government-supported funds that help people travel out of state for an abortion.

by Terri Langford January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

San Antonio News

Another anti-ICE protest planned for downtown San Antonio this Saturday

The demonstration comes as new details emerge in the fatal ICE shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Good.

by Michael Karlis January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

News

San Antonio child actress makes big-screen debut in Five Nights at Freddy’s 2

Miriam Spumpkin, 11, portrays the film’s main character, Vanessa, as a child.

by Kiko Martinez January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Politics & Elections

Senate hopeful Talarico says he’ll call for ban on sale of offensive military weapons to Israel

‘You can be a friend to Israel, but being a friend means holding your friend accountable,’ the Texas lawmaker said at a New Braunfels-area town hall.

by Michael Karlis January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

News

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.

by Stephanie Koithan January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

San 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.’

by Sanford Nowlin and Stephanie Koithan January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Texas News

Analysis: Paxton and Cornyn show how low they can go by tweeting out praise for ICE

As news of Renee Good’s death broke, the Texas Republicans fired off tweets praising ICE and sucking up to Trump.

by Sanford Nowlin January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson presides over the Texas House during the opening ceremony of the 89th Texas legislative session at the Capitol in Austin on Jan. 14, 2025.

Texas News

Texas hands over complete list of registered voters to Trump administration

The Justice Department has asked states for their voter rolls with an eye toward purging ineligible voters. Democrats say sharing the data could violate federal election law.

by Natalia Contreras and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas TribuneJanuary 9, 2026January 9, 2026