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The world has finally caught up to San Antonio power-pop band the Krayolas
A true San Antonio hybrid, the Krayolas initially drew attention for filtering the sounds of the British Invasion through a Mexican American lens.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Pitbull, Bad Bunny, The Bacon Brothers and more
This week, San Antonio is playing host to musical heavyweights, but don’t sleep on a diverse array of lesser-known touring acts.
Full Goods Diner at San Antonio’s Pearl complex sets Sept. 22 opening date
Full Goods Diner will serve up breakfast and lunch items packed with seasonal and local ingredients.
Feds nix San Antonio’s $50 million request to upgrade airport terminal
Dallas, Houston and smaller Texas cities received more than $100 million in federal funding for airport projects.
Beto O’Rourke and Greg Abbott lob negative ads as Texas governor’s race heads into final 2 months
Both candidates have slated millions for TV advertising as the November election draws closer.
Kanye West teases fashion venture with San Antonio Shoemakers amid flurry of Instagram posts
The controversial rapper appeared to hint at the idea of collaborating with SAS, a brand with a loyal following among senior citizens.
Historic Southtown San Antonio building gutted by 2020 fire could have second life as coffee shop
The 1920s-era structure, known as the “Triangle Garage,” will become Oak & Saint, a coffee shop inspired by the owner’s travels in Japan.
San Antonio’s Piñata Protest in the running for $10,000 grant through vote-based campaign
Piñata Protest, known for “accordion powered Tex-Mex punk,” is the sole Alamo City act in the competition, which is run by the Hopdoddy Burger Bar chain and music nonprofit Black Fret.
Family-focused entertainment center set to open at San Antonio’s Wonderland of the Americas
Houston-based AR’s Entertainment Hub says the new location will feature mini-golf, bumper cars, laser tag and virtual reality games.
San Antonio urging Bad Bunny fans to hop onto Park & Ride VIA buses to avoid traffic disaster
The Alamodome will open its doors for the show around 5:30 p.m., the same time many downtown workers start the commute home.
Beto O’Rourke confronts a formidable GOP firewall as he woos rural Texans
Despite its dwindling population, rural Texas has consistently helped protect GOP dominance in statewide races, even as Democratic support grows in the state’s populous metro centers and suburbs.
What you need to know about the new omicron booster shots
COVID-19 vaccine approval and dosing guidance may soon be similar to how we handle flu shots
San Antonio opening plaza in River Walk Art Garden to recognize contributions of labor leaders
Labor Plaza will replace a statue of labor leader Samuel Gompers, which was removed due to structural damaged caused by exposure to the elements.
San Antonio’s CommonWealth Coffeehouse taking over former Rosella location on Jones Avenue
Renovations on the space are expected to start in a couple of weeks and take up to two months.
Gov. Greg Abbott said rape victims can take Plan B. But emergency contraception isn’t widely available for the state’s poorest people.
Abbott said that victims of rape could take Plan B to prevent a pregnancy. Due to the state’s healthcare landscape, accessing emergency contraception may not be feasible for low-income Texans.
Veterans Affairs says it will provide abortions — even in Texas
The VA follows the Department of Defense in providing access to abortion as several states, including Texas, essentially ban the procedure following the U.S. Supreme Court decision ending nationwide protection.
Evangelical church no longer plans to operate from public school in Mahncke Park, officials say
‘SAISD and Garden City Church no longer plan, nor have a formal agreement, to utilize the space at Lamar Elementary,’ campus officials said.
Psychobilly pioneer Tav Falco will play San Antonio’s Lonesome Rose on Labor Day
Falco’s Panther Burns became an underground draw in the early ’80s, operating in a similar demented-yet-rootsy realm as contemporaries such as the Cramps and the Flat Duo Jets.
San Antonio among the best U.S. cities for Gen Zers, according to study
A total of four cities in the Lone Star State ranked in the top 20.
Zombie Deer Disease case documented in Texas Hill Country
Although there has yet to be a deer-to-human transmission of the disease, it can wreak havoc on deer populations.
San Antonio Pets Alive! to host We Like Big Mutts adoption special Sept. 3-4
Dogs 35 pounds and over will be available for a minimum donation fee of $10.
UTSA Bud Light Cans, Best Quality Daughter: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
UTSA Roadrunners, chamoy and budget-friendly eats — this week’s most-read food stories have it all.
Conservative backlash pushes Texas social studies curriculum review to 2025
The board was initially supposed to update the social studies curriculum by the end of this year.
San Antonio Zoo to stage Zoofest music festival in Sunken Garden Theater this fall
The festival at Sunken Garden Theater will feature the Josh Abbott Band, AB Quintanilla and Finding Friday as headliners.
Teacher Firing, $3 Movie Tickets: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Among this week’s top stories is Saturday’s $3 movie ticket promotion at movie theaters across San Antonio.
Three San Antonio coffee spots make Yelp’s Top 100 Coffee Shops in the U.S. and Canada list
The Alamo City is repped by Theory Coffee Company, Brevity Coffee and Cajun Coffee Shack in the rankings.
Gas dips below $3 a gallon at some San Antonio stations for the first time since February
The average price of gas in the Alamo City continues to descend, bottoming out at $3.21 this week.
Bexar County Sheriff’s Office warns residents not to be alarmed by increase in gunfire
Dove hunting season began in some areas of northern Bexar County on Thursday, Sept. 1.
Smack’s Chicken Shack to debut TikTok-famous sandos with San Antonio flair this weekend
The Kool-Aid Chicken Sandwich and a Chick-Fil-A dupe are the food trailer’s new offerings.
Austin-based Tex-Mex restaurant famous for funny roadside sign expanding into New Braunfels
Owners of El Arroyo are planning a multi-unit expansion across the Lone Star State, starting with the New Braunfels location.
San Antonio lunch institution W.D. Deli launches pay it forward program
W.D. Deli diners can opt to contribute to the fund at checkout.
Investigations of parents with trans kids hastening collapse of Texas’ child welfare agency, staffers say
Employee departures are hindering the agency’s ability to perform basic functions and have contributed to a ‘constant state of crisis,’ staffers argue in a legal filing.
With a court ruling looming, young Texas immigrants prepare for the possible end of DACA
Texas has the second-largest population of immigrants in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in the country. An appeals court is expected to rule soon on whether the program is legal.
Texas’ heat index could reach 125 degrees over the next 30 years, study finds
‘If it’s gonna rise by that much, I don’t think we’re prepared,’ one South Texas mayor said of temperature increases.
Owners of upcoming San Antonio bar La Ruina dish about redesign of historic downtown-area building
Owners Olaf Harmel and Gerry Shirley gave the Current an exclusive sneak peek of their tropical-inspired cocktail spot.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office calls Gov. Greg Abbott’s migrant busing strategy ‘racist’
Abbott late Wednesday announced Chicago would be a new destination for migrants bused from Texas in his strategy to draw attention to the influx of people at the southern border. Chicago leadership welcomed the migrants ‘with dignity and respect.’
Mahncke Park residents concerned about church’s plan to operate from public school in the neighborhood
In an hour-long YouTube video, the church’s pastor says he chose to locate it in the north-of-downtown neighborhood because of its progressive views, which he argues run counter to Jesus’ teachings.
San Antonio Italian eatery Allora to take over sister concept Arrosta, offer dinner and table service
When it opened in February of this year, Arrosta served up counter-service lunch and coffee.
Texans work longer hours but earn less than people in other parts of the United States
Although Texas was named the No. 5 hardest-working state in the nation, other states that worked less had higher median incomes.
Little Bites: Southerleigh Haute South menu, Pinks on the Patio and more San Antonio food news
Our new Little Bites feature is a weekly roundup of San Antonio food-focused events and news tidbits.
Texas education board moves to delay updates to social studies curriculum after conservative pushback
Opponents of the recommended changes, including Republican legislators, complained that they downplayed Texan and American exceptionalism and didn’t present opposing views on the gay rights movement.
San Antonio teacher fired for ‘unprofessional’ comment captured on video
‘The very fact that you exist annoys me!’ the terminated teacher appears to tells a student in a video clip circulated on social media.
San Antonio attraction Ripley’s Haunted Adventure closing to make way for Alamo visitor center
The $450 million Alamo Visitor Center and Museum is set to take over the historic Crockett and Woolworth buildings.
Texas child welfare agency told staff to stay quiet about investigations of families with trans kids
Officials told employees not to communicate about cases via email or text — even with families under investigation, according to records obtained by two news organizations.
San Antonio’s Mission Marquee to screen family-friendly musical comedy Vivo on Saturday
Vivo weaves a lively story about unlikely friendship and a tropical rain forest mammal’s quest to fulfill his destiny.
Limited-edition UTSA Bud Light cans on shelves across San Antonio in time for football season
UTSA is one of only four Texas universities — and fewer than 30 chosen nationwide — to receive its own branded packaging from Bud Light.
Inaugural San Antonio Country Music Festival will debut in October at South Side venue
South Side-born Mario Moreno and his band the Smokin’ Guns will headline the day-long event, which includes more than a dozen acts.
Record label releases Sleep’s legendary Dopesmoker LP with actual pot leaves encased inside
Due to the federal prohibition against the devil’s lettuce, the records can’t shipped or brought across the border. So, that’s bad news for Sleep fans in Texas.
For the first time, more U.S. adults are smoking weed than tobacco, poll shows
The percentage of people who said they smoke marijuana was the highest since Gallup began asking the question in 2013.
San Antonio’s Best Quality Daughter holding fundraising dinner for reproductive rights
Local chef Jennifer Hwa Dobertin will host guest chef Mason Hereford from New Orleans’ award-winning Turkey and the Wolf restaurant.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Modest Mouse, Miss May I, Ryan Bingham and more
Those who missed grabbing tickets for sold out shows by Texas country legend Robert Earl Keen and venerable LA punks the Circle Jerks have plenty of other options.
Fotoseptiembre’s 2022 photography exhibitions debut in San Antonio this week
The exhibitions will take place across San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country and online for the entire month.
Ford Parade of Lights will illuminate the San Antonio River Walk beginning this weekend
An online map shows the parade route so visitors and locals alike can find places to watch the procession.
Advocates asking city council for funds for public bus route between San Antonio and Austin
The $1.5 million public transportation proposal comes as billionaire Elon Musk calls for pricy tunnels connecting the two fast-growing cities.
Kristin Chenoweth brings her For the Girls tour to San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre Thursday
Chenoweth boasts a career that has spanned stage and screen, all featuring her unparalleled vocal ability and stellar acting.
U.S. Secretary of Labor praises San Antonio’s new job-training initiative on visit
The city plans to train 28,000 residents by the end of 2025 as part of the Ready to Work program.
Beto O’Rourke to hold virtual organizer meetings while recovering from bacterial Infection
The Democratic candidate will hold the virtual zoom meetings on Monday evening to launch a pair of new organizer coalitions.
San Antonio’s newest Burger Boy opening in Live Oak this Wednesday
The store is the latest in a rapid expansion for the San Antonio-based company.
First Look: Anticipated San Antonio restaurant Carriqui delivers well-executed fare, stylish vibes
Although the building languished in development limbo for years, this first exposure to the restaurant’s new look and culinary offerings suggests it’s been worth the wait.
San Antonio woman arrested over viral video showing gun randomly fired out window of moving car
Sheriff Javier Salazar described the incident as a ‘drunken act of stupidity.’
San Japan gets spooky for its 13th anniversary convention in San Antonio
Expect celebrations of horror anime as well as the horror-focused indie games that have exploded in the U.S.
U.S. Border Patrol looking for gear to test difference between outlawed marijuana and legal hemp
Since the passage of the Farm Bill, local law enforcement agencies have struggled to differentiate between weed and hemp-based products — and so, apparently, has the Border Patrol.
San Antonio movie theaters to sell $3 tickets this Saturday in celebration of National Cinema Day
The promotion comes as movie theaters struggle to recover from the pandemic and the rise of streaming services.
San Antonio’s vegan pizza spot Verve Pie has closed, promising to reopen in new digs
The eatery’s owners want to relocate it from the suburbs to San Antonio proper, where most of its client base resides.
Humanitarian duo behind San Antonio’s Folklores Coffee asking for help after car accident
Mayor Ron Nirenberg and the State of Texas have recognized the couple for their work feeding the elderly and underprivileged.
What brought down one Texas county’s entire elections department? It was something in the water.
Aggrieved anti-fluoride activists, low pay and an understaffed office eventually drove away all of Gillespie County’s election staff.
An investor buying spree, not a housing shortage, drove San Antonio’s home price surge
Investors purchased 46% of homes in Bexar County in 2021, according to a report by the National Realtors Association.
Beto O’Rourke pauses campaign appearances after getting sick, checking into San Antonio hospital
‘I am sorry to have had to postpone events because of this, but promise to be back on the road with you as soon as I am able,’ the candidate for Texas governor said.
San Antonio-tied couple trot the globe for their travel-centric print publication The Jungle Journal
The Jungle Journal is an adventurous project designed to chronicle their travel experiences while shedding light on global issues from ecology and social justice to spirituality and indigenous activism.
Families of the Uvalde shooting victims denounce Gov. Greg Abbott’s inaction on gun reform
The governor has made a vocal enemy in the families of Robb Elementary shooting victims, who are demanding a special legislative session to reach a compromise on an age limit to purchase automatic rifles.
Versa, Nothing Bundt Cakes: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
In this week’s most-read Current food news, culinary curiosity-seekers can get the deets on upcoming openings and a new menu.
McAllen-based sugar-free chamoy company wins 2022 H-E-B Quest for Texas Best contest
San Antonio-based contestant Puro Nitro canned coffee didn’t place in the contest, but it will be available in H-E-B stores soon.
Former San Antonio-area teacher gets 20 years in prison on child porn charges
The sentencing comes months after a Judson ISD teacher was arrested on similar allegations.
San Antonio clears homeless encampment as shelters struggle to keep up with demand
The number of people experiencing unsheltered chronic homelessness in San Antonio is up 4.5% since 2020.
Uvalde Shooting Lawsuit, Lady Gaga: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Families affected by the Uvalde mass shooting retained a California law firm to file a $27 billion lawsuit against law enforcement agencies and the manufacturer of the gunman’s assault rifle.
Federal inspectors cite San Antonio Aquarium for keeping animals in hot, potentially unsafe conditions
PETA is urging the facility to shift to animal-free entertainment and relocate its wildlife to other facilities.
San Antonio police officer fired for punching pregnant woman in head wins job back in arbitration
The arbitrator who returned the officer to the job heard the case under the police union’s prior bargaining agreement.
National nonprofit For Goodness Cakes now providing sweets to San Antonio’s underprivileged kids
The California-based nonprofit works with local bakers to provide birthday and graduation cakes to area foster and homeless kids.
As his district gets redder, Uvalde’s Republican congressman faces heat for votes on guns and gay marriage
Gonzales broke with his party to support sweeping gun safety legislation that passed after the city’s tragedy. He drew backlash from GOP activists again after he voted to protect same-sex marriage.
Trinity University graduate Janet Craig explores human trafficking epidemic in new film Wake Up
In Wake Up, Craig tells the story of a pair of foster children who are kidnapped from a small community by a sex trafficking ring.
CityScrapes: San Antonio’s new minor league ballpark proposal is about land, not sports
According to recent news reports, Weston Urban is working to develop a new minor league ballpark downtown.
Study ranks San Antonio as one of the best places for homebuyers to get the most for their money
With median rent reaching $1,400 a month and the average price of a home at nearly $400,000, San Antonio might be affordable – just not for many who live here.
Exploring San Antonio’s diverse dining options on a college budget
Whether you want to treat yourself after acing an exam, impress a Tinder match or explore the city’s food scene, try some of these beloved SA dining spots.
San Antonio’s The Squeezebox hosting inaugural fajita competition, featuring local chefs and free tacos
The Sept. 4 event will pit five chefs against each other in an epic taco battle.
Ukrainian metal band Jinjer coming back to San Antonio’s Aztec Theatre
Tickets go on sale Friday for the Dec. 14 show, which also includes P.O.D., Vended, Space of Variations and Malevolence.
San Antonio burger staple Mark’s Outing to open new location at the Shops at Rivercenter
The new location is expected to open no later than Oct. 1, according to owner Mark Outing.
Texas woman arrested on charges that she hit, threatened group of people for having Indian accents
The woman, who identified herself as Mexican American, told the targets of her rage that her situation is different because she was born in the U.S.
San Antonio named as one of the best cities for thrifting, beating out Austin
Three Texas cities made the top 10 list, which ranked New York as the nation’s No. 1 thrifting spot.
Lady Gaga says she hopes state will ‘go blue’ during Texas concert
The chart-topping singer made the remarks ahead of O’Rourke’s planned campaign stop in the Alamo City this Friday.
San Antonio’s full of fun diversions that fit a college student’s budget
This list of fun, affordable San Antonio spots should be on any college student’s list when it comes time to socialize, have fun and unwind.
Pearl’s Hotel Emma appoints San Antonio native Jorge Luis Hernández as new executive chef
Hernández brings extensive Michelin training to the luxury hotel’s multiple culinary outlets.
San Antonio cinema chain Santikos to bring art films once destined for closed Bijou to its other theaters
The Bijou closed in April after spending 35 years as the Alamo City’s primary arthouse cinema.
La Ruina, a new bar from former owners of San Antonio’s The Modernist, opening next month
The new concept promises a menu of cocktails made with specialty rums, tequilas and mezcals.
Texans who perform abortions now face up to life in prison, $100,000 fine
Texas, the largest state to restrict abortions, now has three significant bans on the books, setting up a potential legal minefield.
San Antonio among the least-pricy metros for college students renting apartments, but it’s not cheap
A new analysis by online home-service company Porch ranked the San Antonio-New Braunfels area as the 12th most-affordable large metro for college students looking to rent an apartment.
Analysis: The Uvalde school board has fired Chief Pete Arredondo. Accountability shouldn’t end there.
Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw and Gov. Greg Abbott have also failed to lead following the tragic shooting.
San Antonio-area school district among the most equitable in the state, according to study
Floresville ISD was the San Antonio-area only school district to make it into the state’s top 200.
First look: East San Antonio staple Tucker’s Kozy Korner’s befuddling lunch menu comes up short
Given the disappointments, it seems like the revamped menu — a blend of barbecue and Vietnamese cuisine — could do with more time.
San Antonio’s Omni La Mansión del Rio will unveil newly renovated restaurant on Thursday
Four Brothers will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner in the space that previously housed brunch hotspot Las Canarias.
Biden administration can’t force Texas hospitals to provide emergency abortions, judge rules
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services had said hospitals in states with abortion bans must perform emergency abortions in some instances.
Florida activist donating ‘In God We Trust’ signs written in Arabic to Texas schools
The campaign is meant to mock a controversial new Texas law requiring schools to post ‘In God We Trust’ posters if they’re donated.
Authorities release footage of vandalism of Democratic Party headquarters in San Antonio
Tuesday’s attack comes as election officials and political organizers face harassment and threats.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Luke Bryan, Grupo Duelo, A Giant Dog and more
In addition to country superstar Bryan and a couple of solid underground rock shows, Latin performers Grupo Duelo and Los Huracanes del Norte are heading into town.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live crashes into San Antonio’s AT&T Center this weekend
Popular trucks currently on the tour are Race Ace, Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, Demo Derby, V8 Bomber, Bigfoot and Bone Shaker.
Storytelling show Fantastic Damage brings the laughs to Blind Tiger Comedy Club on Friday
The show will feature comedians Raul Sanchez, Tanveer Arora, Nick Palermo, Ben Horn, JymmyLu and Scott Ramos.
Bad Takes: Sorry, Greg Abbott, it’s not a ‘Nixonian’ tragedy that presidents aren’t above the law
Where was Abbott’s concern for protecting dissent in 2020 when Trump sent federal officers to Portland to throw Black Lives Matter protesters in the back of unmarked vans?
San Antonio culinary professionals weigh on FX hit The Bear‘s depiction of the food business
Six San Antonio foodservice pros give their perspectives on the show’s accuracy and what they think the show conveys to viewers outside the industry.
Interim CEO at San Antonio’s CPS Energy enters negotiations to permanently take role
Former CEO Paula Gold-Williams resigned amid criticism of her spending habits and her handling of outages during Winter Storm Uri.
