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San Antonio’s budget boost for Animal Care Services not enough, critics say
Animal advocates assert that the city has allowed its stray-animal problem to fester for too long.
Texas A&M University-San Antonio expanding program that offers free tuition
The program also includes a $300-per-semester book stipend.
San Antonio chef Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin hosting reproductive-rights fundraising dinner
Dobbertin will work with award-winning New Orleans chef Mason Hereford will hold the event in the Southtown building that once housed Frank.
Little Bites: SAHA Palestinian Cuisine pop-up, Kuhlman Cellars’ eclipse brunch making San Antonio food news
Shake Shack’s uber-spicy Hot Menu and Playa Bowl’s Helotes grand opening are also on the menu.
Texas’ heatwave is roasting the state’s economy, according to Dallas Fed
Nearly half of Texas manufacturers and 35.3% of retailers blamed the heatwave for declines in revenue and production.
Has East side staple Tucker’s Kozy Korner ghosted San Antonio?
Bands have issued online announcements canceling shows at Tucker’s and cited the owner’s decision to shut down.
Six San Antonio employers land on Forbes’ list of best places to work in Texas
The San Antonio-based grocery chain H-E-B is the state’s second-best employer, according to the rankings.
United Airlines calls nationwide halt on flights due to systemwide technology issue
The ground stop lasted roughly 15 minutes
San Antonio’s Romanian food celebration Dracula Fest returning to Prospect Hill this fall
Romanian food vendors will serve up traditional eats, and musicians, dancers and storytellers will provide entertainment.
Texas Senate refuses all of Paxton’s attempts to throw out impeachment charges
The most support any of his pretrial motions received was from 10 out of the Senate’s total of 30 lawmakers.
Manu Ginobili shares image of odd animal, San Antonio Spurs fans react with humor
Fans joked about the animal being a replacement for the Spurs Coyote or a bat in ‘boss form’ seeking revenge.
San Antonio Spurs’ Wembanyama spotted at Blue Star Arts Complex
The No. 1 NBA draft pick has largely remained out of the public eye since his 27-point Summer League performance.
San Antonio Magazine is shutting down
The 18-year-old publication is one of at least four brands owned by Austin’s Open Sky Media Inc.
Casa Rio, Shilo’s owners buy San Antonio food truck haven Broadway News
The family behind River Walk staple Casa Rio and venerable German deli Schilo’s has purchased the property.
San Antonio’s Bird Bakery is behind new brunch menu item at Piatti restaurants
The locally made item — French Toast made with slices of the bakery’s Nutella Loaf — is only available at San Antonio Piatti locations during weekend brunch.
South Texas District Attorney Mark A. Gonzalez now running to unseat Ted Cruz
Mark A. Gonzalez has attraction media attention for refusing to pursue abortion cases in Nueces County.
Texas AG Ken Paxton’s habit of refusing to defend state agencies cost taxpayers
Records obtained by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune give deeper insight into how Paxton’s representation denials often pushed agencies to look for outside legal counsel that was ultimately funded by taxpayers.
Danzig’s San Antonio performance was theatrical but grounded in timeless tunes
The tour celebrating the 35th anniversary of Danzig’s debut album also included the satanic likes of Behemoth, Twin Temple and Midnight.
How ERCOT is narrowly getting through an extreme summer — and how experts say it could do better
Record-high power demand and faltering electricity sources have tested the grid in the past month, forcing the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to dig deep into its toolbox to keep power flowing.
New San Antonio mural remembers local residents slain by police
The mural was completed by Rudy Rodriguez, whose childhood friend Baltasar Rodriguez Jr. died while in police custody.
‘Heartbreaking’: Anti-trans healthcare law takes effect in Texas
Despite ACLU win in lower court, an appeal by the state means transgender kids and their families will feel the devastating effects of the ban.
New speakeasy Boutique to start slinging drinks in San Antonio’s Southtown neighborhood Sept. 22
Boutique is operated by Erik Rosales, who also runs Queso Pan y Vino, Pipe Corner and the Backroom bar.
Spurs invite fans to attend annual Silver and Black scrimmage next month
Although tickets are free, fans wanting to attend will first have to join the Spurs’ official fan club online.
San Antonio’s Queso Pan y Vino, bar and cigar shop to close, relocate to new Southtown location
The three concepts will be housed under one roof at the new location, 940 S. Alamo.
The Alamo Church Sacristy will reopen this month after seven year hiatus
Admission to the new exhibit is free, but visitors will need to reserve timed-entry tickets.
Top-ranked High Schools, Karol G: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Also among the Current‘s top news this week was a story about the theft of all four tires from a vehicle at SeaWorld.
USA Today lists San Antonio attractions among the most overrated tourist traps on the planet
The Alamo and San Antonio River Walk are among the top 50 biggest tourist traps in the world, according to the list.
LA City Council to consider legal action against Gov. Greg Abbott for migrant busing
The vote comes weeks after Abbott sent a busload of migrants to Los Angeles during Tropical Storm Hilary.
Chipotle, Chops & Eggs Hash House: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
The closure of downtown’s Broadway Delicatessen and our restaurant reviewer’s take on Go Fish Market also made this week’s top food news.
Federal judge bars Texas from enforcing book rating law
House Bill 900 requires book vendors to rate all their materials based on their depictions or references to sex before selling them to schools. Vendors say the law aims to regulate protected speech with “vague and over broad” terms.
The Bussin’ Breakfast ghost kitchen concept to expand in San Antonio’s Olmos Park
The Black- and veteran-owned business is now open in the same strip that once housed popular eatery Folc.
Judge rules Texas law requiring age verification at porn sites dicks over First Amendment rights
PornHub sued to overturn the new rule on free-speech grounds, and a judge agreed, calling the law ‘unconstitutional on its face.’
San Antonio residents may see increase in trash pickup fees starting next year
If approved, the increase will be the city’s first in four years.
Popular Mexican street food concept Milpa to relocate to San Antonio’s East Side
The upcoming cozy eatery at 419 S. Hackberry St. is slated to open sometime in mid-November.
San Antonio City Council approves water-break requirement for contractors
The ordinance mandates 15-minute breaks every four hours for workers employed on city contracts.
San Antonio ranks as the No. 3 best city for surviving zombie apocalypse, study says
The Alamo City can thank its large number of hunting supply stores — and H-E-B — for its high ranking.
Guinness World Record for largest-ever piñata set in San Antonio
MASA Collective, a San Antonio-based group of artists, help facilitate the build.
Federal judge issues temporary restraining order, says Texas law banning drag shows ‘likely’ unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge David Hittner heard from LGBTQ+ groups, businesses and a drag performer in a hearing this week, who argued Senate Bill 12 violated their First Amendment rights.
San Antonio Airport System inspires aviation careers with mobile flight simulator
The simulator will be available at two upcoming events in September.
Native Texans are least likely U.S. residents to leave their birth state
Texas’ appeal stems from its large number of available jobs, according to a study by the Dallas Fed.
Ready your fjälkinge wrenches: San Antonio’s IKEA holding first-ever Labor Day sale
The Labor Day weekend sale includes discounts on last season’s boxed items.
Stout House to join tenants at new South San Antonio La Picosa development
The upcoming Brooks-area location will be the homegrown chain’s seventh.
Texas AG Ken Paxton reaped perks including taxpayer-funded travel, World Cup visit
Paxton’s spending and travel ‘raised eyebrows among employees at all levels’ of his office, according to a new Associated Press investigation.
Teatro Audaz presents Texas premiere of Brian Quijada’s Somewhere Over the Border
The play is based both on the true journey of the author’s mother and on L. Frank Baum’s Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Pair of San Antonio pastry pros prepare for spooky Food Network debut Sept. 11
Adesuwa Elaiho and Mandi Del Toro will compete on the ninth season of Halloween Baking Championship.
Lawmakers call for federal investigation into Texas Guard intel ring
The lawmakers’ remarks came after an investigation published Tuesday by Military Times and The Texas Tribune revealed how Texas Guardsmen at the state’s border with Mexico spied on migrants via WhatsApp and allegedly mishandled secret documents.
San Antonio officials warn of heavy traffic before Karol G’s concert this Thursday
The performance is expected to draw 35,000, creating traffic snarls and parking issues.
Texas law banning COVID-19 related restrictions goes into effect on Friday
COVID-19 cases in Bexar County have soared 710% since the week ended July 3.
Only one San Antonio high school ranks among U.S. News’ top 100
A total of seven campuses made it onto the magazine’s best-in-Texas rankings.
Judge shoots down Texas Republicans’ ‘Death Star’ bill as unconstitutional
San Antonio was party to the lawsuit seeking to overturn the state law, which prevents cities from enacting business regulations.
Construction closing parts of San Antonio’s Lower Broadway until December
The project is part of the 2017 Lower Broadway bond project, scheduled for completion in Summer 2024.
Naco Mexican Eatery to open third brick-and-mortar spot near San Antonio’s Pearl
Naco Grayson will be part of SA Yacht Club, an upcoming development of four adapted shipping containers.
Gravves Coffee will open a spooky shop in San Antonio’s Tobin Hill neighborhood Saturday, Sept. 2
The new coffee spot will open just a few blocks from its previous post on the St. Mary’s Strip.
Wonder Theatre brings classic Sondheim musical Into the Woods to the Woodlawn Theatre stage
The show uproots fairytale protagonists from their peaceful homelands and thrusts them into a dark forest haunted by a vengeful witch’s curse.
Wrestling legend Kevin Von Erich brings his Stories from the Top Rope tour to San Antonio Saturday
The tour will explore the triumph and tragedy surrounding the Von Erich name while providing behind-the-scenes insight into the legacy Kevin, his father Fritz and his brothers left behind.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Yngwie Malmsteen, Poppy, Robert Earl Keen and more
Emerging San Antonio singer-songwriter Marcy Grace will also show off her big voice to a hometown crowd.
Texas grid operator again warns of possible blackouts
It’s the seventh time this month the state grid operator has asked Texans to conserve energy in the late afternoon.
CityScrapes: San Antonio’s ‘doom loop’ shows city’s downtown missteps
Downtown’s sky-high vacancy rate for prime commercial real estate raises troubling questions, both about the future of downtown and more importantly, about how we make public policy.
San Antonio Water System will shut off service to businesses that skirt restrictions
Business caught violating water restrictions could have their irrigation services cut off for at least two weeks, officials said.
Downtown San Antonio’s Broadway Delicatessen closing permanently
The owners said the deli will remain open until early next week or until it runs out of food to serve.
Chipotle opens new San Antonio-area store with drive-thru ‘Chipotlane’
The new Northeast San Antonio store will bring 25 jobs to the area, company officials said.
Ted Cruz blasted for sharing false border-wall conspiracy theory on social media
It’s the second time in as many weeks that the Texas Republican has been called out for spreading misinformation on X.
100A Productions brings four-person parody The 39 Steps to the Tobin Center this week
The 39 Steps draws audiences into the center of a nationwide manhunt that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
San Antonio airport among worst for Labor Day-weekend delays, study says
San Antonio International, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport were all delayed 17% of the time over past Labor Day weekends.
Attorneys file to strip Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton of law license
Those asking for Paxton to be barred from practicing law include three former State Bar of Texas presidents.
San Antonio, other Texas cities, score high on list of best places for rooftop dining
SA was among the five Texas cities that landed in the top third of the list.
Table Talk: Baking the cute way with Ooyoo Pan’s owners
San Antonio’s Ooyoo Pan offers its specialties at indie-product retailer R+R Collective Co. and through wholesaling and pop-ups.
Texas National Guard disbanded intelligence wing after members used WhatsApp to spy on migrants
Four members of the unit working on Gov. Greg Abbott’s border mission have been punished after whistleblowers reported the surveillance operation violated long-standing rules against state-run spy operations.
WWE icon John Cena returning to San Antonio for October bout
The superstar will return to San Antonio for a taping of Friday Night SmackDown on Friday, Oct. 20.
San Antonio’s Six Flags Fiesta Texas adding 3 new DC Comics-based attractions
Following the construction, Fiesta Texas will have more DC Universe-themed attractions than any U.S. amusement park.
Alamo Biscuit Co. expands San Antonio footprint with hospital, university locations
The spot’s namesake biscuits, pan dulce and breakfast burritos are now available at Methodist Hospital and Trinity University.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra returning for two San Antonio dates in December
Pre-sale tickets will become available as early as Thursday, Sept. 7.
Texas restaurants backing new federal bill to slash rising credit-card swipe fees
Two credit card companies control 80% of the market, and their fees have more than doubled, according to the Texas Restaurant Association.
Texas inmates soaking bedsheets in toilet water to cool off in unairconditioned prisons
Last week, Democrats including San Antonio-Austin Congressman Greg Casar called on lawmakers to open an investigation into prison conditions in Texas.
San Antonio chefs will represent at this year’s Austin Food & Wine festival, Nov. 4-5
This year’s Alamo City heavy hitters include Nicola Blaque of The Jerk Shack, Jason Dady of Jardin and Botika’s Geronimo Lopez.
Texas tried to enact more book bans last year than any other state
Nationwide, researchers documented 1,269 requests to censor school and library books in 2022, the highest number in more than 20 years.
Looking for a Book: The ceviche is fresh at Go Fish, but the concept may need time to stew
Go Fish appears to have abandoned its original fish market premise, along with most entrée sized menu offerings.
San Antonio artist Lindsey Hurd transforms found objects into ephemeral masterpieces
Hurd’s debut exhibition ‘Still Life’ opens at Mercury Project on Sept. 2.
Anime convention San Japan is back for Labor Day weekend bash in downtown San Antonio
The fan-run event will be held at the Henry B. González Convention Center from Sept. 1-3.
Pressure mounts on Texas senators ahead of Ken Paxton impeachment trial
Senators who will act as jurors in the impeachment trial of the attorney general are being lobbied and targeted by political groups.
‘We’re going to need to save each other’: Texas ‘drag ban’ will be fought in the streets and the courts
SB 12 has already sent a chill of fear and uncertainty through the LGBTQ+ community.
Judge temporarily blocks Texas’ ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for trans kids
The state attorney general’s office could appeal the state district court injunction in a bid to let the law go into effect Sept. 1 while legal battles play out.
ERCOT warns Texans of possible rolling power outages Friday evening
Energy demand is expected to exceed capacity at 7:40 p.m. Friday, according to the state’s grid operator.
Corpus Christi-based Chops & Eggs Hash House planning two San Antonio-area locations
The mini-chain has locations in the works on San Antonio’s far North Side and in Cibolo.
R&R Hall of Famer Marky Ramone appearing at San Antonio events this weekend
The longtime Ramones drummer appeared in the movie Rock-N-Roll High School and on classic punk songs including ‘I Wanna Be Sedated.’
These San Antonio spots will shake up cocktails for charity during national Negroni Week
From Sept. 18-24, participating restaurants and bars will donate one dollar of Negroni sales to Slow Food, a global movement aiming to preserve local food cultures.
Alamo Heights, Fentanyl Documentary: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Also among this week’s most-read news was Ron Nirenberg’s announcement that San Antonio might experience rolling blackouts on Thursday — a warning that fortunately was not borne out.
Espuelas — The Bar at The Bridge, Austin tacos: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Plans for a new location of Thai spot Sukhothai and Taco Cabana’s 45th birthday also made top Current food news.
Endangered secretary bird hatches at San Antonio Zoo
The species has faced habitat destruction caused by urban sprawl and agricultural development.
In Between Two Worlds, a French journalist goes undercover to explore the lives of the French working class
But the story is all about her.
Gov. Greg Abbott says ‘no mask mandates in Texas’ amid rising COVID cases
A South Texas school district cancelled classes for the rest of the week due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Fall Movie Preview: Texas Edition
From Eva Longoria to Henry Thomas, here’s where we’ll see Lone Star State talent this award season.
U.S. census and other surveys likely undercount the number of LGBTQ+ people living in Texas
Some queer Texans may fear disclosing their sexual orientation or gender identity to neighbors or the government. The lack of accurate numbers makes it more difficult to provide appropriate health care, especially in rural areas.
The Witte’s Al Rendon retrospective shows the arc of a 50-year photographic career
‘Mi Cultura — Bringing Shadows into the Light’ is part of the citywide Fotoseptiembre series.
Man has all 4 tires stripped at SeaWorld San Antonio in viral TikTok clip
‘Welcome to SATX,’ one TikTok user commented.
Floyd’s 99 Barbershop plans eight San Antonio locations
The company has opened 130 shops in 15 states and already has stores in Dallas, McKinney, Katy and Austin.
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg tells residents to prepare for rolling power outages
CPS customers could face power outages of an hour or two, but most will end within 10 to 15 minutes.
San Antonio Zoo to host Pokémon GO Fest with guest appearance
Laurie Hymes, the voice of Lillie from Pokémon, will make special guest appearances both days.
Report: NCAA passes over San Antonio’s Alamodome for 2031 Final Four
The NCAA is looking for newer and more modern stadiums to host the tournament, according to sources inside the organization.
Bad Takes: The Texas GOP’s book banning has nothing to do with protecting kids
This book-ratings regime has little to do with protecting schoolchildren from sexual trauma and predation.
Assclown Alert: Pandering to extremists with Kyle Rittenhouse and his new political buddies
Despite his rabid fan base of gun nuts, MAGA voters and Proud Boys, Rittenhouse is no hero.
San Antonio Rep. Joaquin Castro blasts DeSantis for saying he’d invade Mexico
‘The Republicans cheering for war with Mexico are taking the United States down a dark, dangerous path,’ Castro tweeted.
San Antonio rockers Donella Drive playing sendoff gig before road dates with Dead Poet Society
The power trio is also expected to drop a new single on Sept. 1.
San Antonio’s Dirty Dog Dick Eaters make outraged music for outrageous times
As much as the name suggests the band could wear out its welcome after a couple of soundalike songs of generic thrash, its debut album holds up through the end of its final track.
San Antonio fave Blanco Café opening location in historic Dalkowitz Building
The new spot near City Hall replaces the shuttered Blanco Café that operated for 40 years near Travis Park.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s border buoys remain — for now
A federal judge gave attorneys representing Texas and the DOJ until Friday to submit written arguments for and against the buoys.
San Antonio ISD seeks exemption to new Texas law requiring armed campus guards
A board member blasted the law, passed after the Uvalde school massacre, for its tone-deaf nature and lack of funding.
San Antonio Missions generate $98.3 million in annual spending
The South Side historical landmarks drew approximately 1.2 million visitors in 2022.
San Antonio COVID-19 cases are rising, but there’s no need to panic, expert says
‘The majority of the people around the world have some baseline immunity,’ a University Health infectious disease physician explained.
San Antonio’s Muertos Fest returning in October with a larger footprint
The Oct. 28-29 event will feature more than 50 performances by bands, poets and dancers.
Bexar County Jail had more inmate suicides than any other in the state
Experts blame swelling inmate populations combined with staffing shortages for an increase in violent incidents and suicides at county lockups.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Weathers, Matute, Mad Caddies and more
SA-based Ston the Band will also headline a stacked local bill.
San Antonio taproom The Dooryard closing for ‘well-deserved hiatus’
The business’ owners didn’t elaborate on future plans or how long a hiatus they plan to take.
Fotoseptiembre celebrates the medium of photography in and around San Antonio
Photography exhibitions will be presented in the Alamo City, the Hill Country and online throughout the month of September.
Drag clown Jimbo making Wednesday appearance at San Antonio’s Bonham Exchange
The irreverent, oddball Canadian queen has bewildered and amused audiences through multiple seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race spin-offs.
Bottoms Up: Whiskey Business taking over Witte Museum on Friday, Aug. 25
The event will bring tastings by a variety of spirits brands to the museum, along with local cuisine, art, live music and interactive seminars.
