Texas Democrats fill every seat on the ballot for the first time since 1994

The upcoming midterm election marks the first time in over a decade that either party has filled every seat on the ballot.

by Stephanie Koithan December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

Isidore creates warmth with an open kitchen, rustic wood shelving lined with understated Texas-inspired curios, and a sunlit dining room.

Flavor

Triumphant Trio: Inside San Antonio’s three Michelin-starred restaurants

Isidore, Mixtli and Nicosi all offer exceptional food and service but have taken different paths to success.

by Katherine Stinson December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett speaking with attendees at a "Black Voters for Harris-Walz Block Party" at Warehouse 215 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Texas News

GOP reportedly used ‘AstroTurf’ campaign to push Crockett to run for U.S. Senate

Worried one of Texas’ senate seats is in danger of flipping, Republican operatives reportedly pushed polling that urged U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett to run.

by Michael Karlis December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

Glenn Hamer, former president and CEO of the Texas Association of Business, speaks at a bill-signing ceremony at the Capitol in Austin on May 14, 2025. Hamer resigned from his post Tuesday.

Texas News

Glenn Hamer resigns as CEO of Texas Association of Business weeks after sexual assault allegations

An unidentified woman sued Hamer two weeks ago, accusing him of sexually assaulting and harassing her before retaliating against her using his position at the powerful business group.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

San Antonio Food Bank volunteers assist with a distribution.

San Antonio News

San Antonio Food Bank sharing record 4 million pounds of produce

The nonprofit credited local grocer H-E-B and its produce vendors for the record donations.

By Samara GerstleDecember 10, 2025December 10, 2025

Flavor

New Braunfels’ Faust Hotel reopening in spring with new culinary concepts

The historic property will include a full-service Texas brasserie and a prohibition-style basement speakeasy.

by Katherine Stinson December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

ZZ Top performs at Caesars Windsor earlier this year.

News

ZZ Top playing two nights at San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre in April

General tickets go on sale this Friday, and presale begins Wednesday.

by Stephanie Koithan December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Robert Plant and Saving Grace will perform next spring in San Antonio.

News

Robert Plant and Saving Grace to play San Antonio next spring

The former Led Zeppelin frontman will bring his latest roots-focused group to the Majestic Theatre in March. Tickets go on sale this week.

by Sanford Nowlin December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Vanita Leo will perform at the Lighthouse Lounge this weekend.

Music

Live Music in San Antonio This Week: The Lemonheads, Kansas, Vanita Leo

Texas noise-rock royalty ST 37 is also performing on Thursday.

by San Antonio Current Staff December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Movie Reviews & News

Deborah S. Esquenazi continues to seek justice in documentary Night in West Texas

Esquenazi made Southwest of Salem: The Story of the San Antonio Four, a film that drew attention to four wrongfully convicted queer Latinas.

by Kiko Martinez December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

2M Smokehouse's picadillo macaroni and cheese lit up the New York Times' food critics.

Flavor

2M Smokehouse grabs spot on New York Times’ best dishes of 2025 list

The Times praised the San Antonio barbecue institution’s creamy, spicy picadillo macaroni and cheese.

by Sanford Nowlin December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Richmond, said he wouldn't hold an event that could be disrupted by “George Soros-funded Democrat activists.”

News

As GOP braces for midterms, some Texas Republicans sit out seeking reelection

Though a few are seeking higher office, political analysts say that others are stepping away to avoid becoming the minority in the House of Representatives.

by Stephanie Koithan December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Triumph pose big in a promo shot for their Rock & Roll Machine album.

Concert Announcements

San Antonio favorite Triumph playing Frost Bank Center next spring

The Canadian hard rock act who enjoyed early success in San Antonio is hitting the city next May on its first tour in 30 years.

by Sanford Nowlin December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks to a crowd during a campaign rally on Oct. 29, 2025 in Conroe.

Texas News

Paxton’s campaign against immigrant-serving groups gets boost from court rulings

Courts have said that the attorney general can use a 100-year-old law to demand entities’ internal records and sue to shut them down if he believes they’re violating the law.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Newly opened Tulum Mexican Cuisine leans in on coastal vibes.

News

Pair behind Coffee Crush debuts first Mexican restaurant

Tulum Mexican Cuisine, located near San Antonio’s Stone Oak suburb, focuses on coastal dishes plus classics given a new twist.

by Katherine Stinson December 9, 2025December 15, 2025

Music Stories & Interviews

Bob Dylan coming to Texas in 2026 but not stopping in any major cities

You probably won’t guess the two Texas cities Dylan’s playing. Neither of them is San Antonio, for what it’s worth.

by Stephanie Koithan December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

Music Stories & Interviews

George Strait, others receive Kennedy Center medal from Trump at Oval Office ceremony

The White House honored the San Antonio country star along with disco queen Gloria Gaynor, action star Sylvester Stallone, rock band KISS and others.

by Stephanie Koithan December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

Texas News

Talarico asks Texans to ‘love thy neighbor’ as Democratic rival enters U.S. Senate race

Texas Rep. James Talarico is considered a Democratic rising star, and so is U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who just entered the race.

by Michael Karlis December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

Prolific horror author Johnny Compton will appear this Tuesday at Nowhere Books.

Things to Do

San Antonio horror author Johnny Compton celebrates new collection

Compton will appear this Wednesday at Nowhere Bookshop to discuss his work and sign copies of the book.

by Anjali Gupta December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

Attendees at a Turning Point USA rally in Lubbock on Oct. 7, 2025. Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday a plan to open more chapters of the conservative youth organization in Texas high schools.

Texas News

Gov. Greg Abbott launches plan to open Turning Point USA chapters in all Texas high schools

Republican officials in Oklahoma and Florida have also launched plans to expand the presence of the conservative youth organization founded by Charlie Kirk.

by Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune December 8, 2025December 8, 2025