Rock legend Paul McCartney bringing his Got Back Tour to the Alamodome on Saturday, Oct. 25
The show will be the former Beatle’s only Texas date, and early-access tickets go on sale July 29.
San Antonio Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez and husband welcome new baby girl
‘Her name is Sarai,’ the councilman revealed in a social media post.
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket showing this Friday in San Antonio
The documentary highlighting the life of the civil-rights icon will screen at the Little Carver Civic Center.
Food & Wine article praises San Antonio as one of ‘America’s next great food cities’
The article extols the Alamo City’s culinary fusions and innovative multicultural chefs.
High-end steakhouse chain Capital Grille to make San Antonio debut next month
The fine-dining restaurant will open Aug. 3 near the Shops at La Cantera.
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Spurs once again looking for San Antonio restaurants to serve food at Frost Bank Center games
The NBA franchise is seeking 12 homegrown food concepts to showcase their menu items at concession areas.
Number of people missing from Texas floods drops to 2 after discovery of woman’s body
The discovery leaves one girl from Camp Mystic and one adult male still missing two weeks after the disaster.
Texas Senate moves ahead with new bill to ban hemp despite governor’s veto of similar proposal
Veterans and hemp-industry advocates accused bill backers of ignoring Gov. Greg Abbott’s call for regulation instead of an outright ban.
The San Antonio flood of 1921 held lessons we refuse to learn
There is nothing unknown about what triggered the brutal Hill Country flood of 2025 and so many others dating back to the nineteenth century.
As Texas embraces federal immigration database to verify voter citizenship, some experts are worried
Texas officials praise the revamped immigration database, but some critics are raising concerns about data privacy and accuracy.
San Antonio’s Alamo still salty at Ozzy Osbourne for taking a leak on the landmark
Ozzy’s 1982 indiscretion at the Alamo ‘profoundly’ upset many, but he eventually ‘redeemed’ himself, Alamo officials said in a social media post.
The top tourist attractions for Texan is … SeaWorld San Antonio?
More Texans conduced Google searches for the aquatic mammal-themed amusement park than any other in-state attraction.
Heavy metal legend and San Antonio favorite Ozzy Osbourne has died
The Alamo City featured prominently in the mythology surrounding the 76-year-old singer and Black Sabbath, the pioneering metal group he fronted.
San Antonio State Rep. Josey Garcia’s husband arrested on drugs, weapons charges
Garcia and her husband said the arrest, which occurred last Friday, was unjustified.
Texas House Dems say they won’t work on other legislation until Hill Country floods are addressed
Republicans have already scheduled three hearings on congressional redistricting, setting the stage for a partisan showdown.
THC-related poison control calls tripled in Texas after hemp became legal. Experts say there’s more to the story.
Experts say poison control data don’t specify which calls are related to hemp versus more dangerous K2, but show that most THC poisonings cause minor side effects.
Respected election watcher warns Texas GOP’s redistricting efforts could blow up in their faces
If Texas Republicans are too aggressive redrawing political maps, they’ll weaken previously safe red districts, the Cook Political Report writes.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: maye, God Bullies, Air Supply, Michael Seyer
Chris Isaak will also bring his rockabilly revival to the Majestic Theatre on Saturday.
Study: San Antonio ranks among nation’s worst cities for air pollution
Breathing San Antonio air last year was the equivalent of smoking 144 cigarettes, according to the analysis.
Head of FEMA Urban Search and Rescue reportedly resigns over frustration at Texas flood response
His resignation comes as complaints mount against the agency over its handling of flood relief in the Texas Hill County.
Texas lawmakers largely ignored recommendations aimed at helping rural areas like Kerr County prepare for floods
Texas lawmakers’ inaction on flood prevention often hits rural and economically disadvantaged communities the hardest, experts said.
More than half of people ICE arrested in San Antonio since Trump took office have no criminal history
The number of ICE arrests nationally have skyrocketed 40% since January, according to the Deportation Data Project.
Steak ‘n Shake expanding San Antonio footprint again after scaling back a few years ago
San Antonio-based investor Sardar Biglari has owned a controlling stake in Steak ‘n Shake since 2008.
Chris Paul heading back to Clippers after one season in San Antonio
The 40-year-old would have likely seen a decline in playing time had he stayed with the Spurs.
Podcaster Joe Rogan urges Democrat State Rep. James Talarico to run for president
Rogan is considered the nation’s top podcaster, and his endorsement could catapult the rising-star Democrat to a new level.
Annual San Antonio Film Festival returns this week with 200 screenings along with panels, workshops
This year’s event will include screenings at four San Antonio-area venues.
San Antonio grocery distributor Vilore buys Shark Tank-famous Mexican food brand Tia Lupita
Vilore’s brands already include South Texas supermarket staples La Costeña, Jumex and Totis.
What risks the Texas power grid faces
A new report outlines how ERCOT’s transformation, increased load growth and extreme weather risks challenge Texas’ grid reliability.
The Texas Legislature is back for a special session. Here’s what we’re watching.
Lawmakers will have 30 days to tackle a packed agenda outlined by Gov. Greg Abbott, from flood relief to redistricting to THC products.
Number of people missing in Texas floods drops drastically to 3, Kerrville officials report
As recently as last week, the official number of missing stood at 100.
How Trump’s IRS may unshackle churches from their political restraints
As if everyday life in these United States wasn’t politicized enough, your local house of worship could soon become a part of the campaign battlefield.
Appeals court upholds Texas law limiting ability of San Antonio, other cities to enforce local ordinances
The 2023 law, previously ruled unconstitutional by a Travis County judge, prevents cities from enforcing ordinances that don’t align with broad swaths of state law.
Texas parents to protest outside White House this Monday over federal response to Hill Country floods
Organizers accuse the Trump administration of worsening the climate crisis and slashing jobs at federal agencies that offer warnings about weather disasters.
Bipartisan group on San Antonio Council pushes back at new Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ rule change
The council members are demanding Jones hold a special meeting to discuss the change, which they said they had no input on.
Pee-wee Herman’s bike is back where it belongs — at San Antonio’s Alamo
No, it’s not in the basement. (We checked.)
Under right-wing pressure, Texas’ Baylor University returns $643,000 grant for LGBTQ+ research
The return of the funding comes amid pressure from the Trump administration on institutions of higher learning to shift rightward.
Spaghetti Western classic For a Few Dollars More screening Sunday at San Antonio’s Briscoe Museum
The Briscoe’s summer film series celebrates Italy’s stylish but often hyper-violent contributions to the Western film canon.
Why calling the Texas flooding ‘an act of God’ is a dangerous form of political denial
Thirty years after a heat wave killed hundreds in Chicago, a sociologist explains how governments deflected blame after disasters then and now.
Four people dead, 21 injured after stolen Camaro crashes into transport bus in San Antonio
Four suspects, including one armed with an AK-style weapon, fled the scene without rendering aid, police said.
Texas House Democrats launch initiative to fight Trump’s and Abbott’s redistricting effort
Texas House Democrats launched the website StopTheTexasSteal.com to lay out their plan to resist ‘illegal gerrymandering.’
San Antonio Rep. Greg Casar demands, and gets, independent probe of Trump’s weather-service cuts
Some have blamed the National Weather Service for inadequate forecasting and warnings before Central Texas’ devastating floods.
Ken Paxton sues adult swimming organization for allowing transgender competitors at San Antonio event
The Texas attorney general said U.S. Masters Swimming violated the state’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act by allowing trans athletes to compete in women’s events.
1.7 million Texans could lose health coverage under expiring tax credits, ACA changes in GOP megabill
Having never expanded Medicaid, Texas avoided most of the looming federal cuts other states will face. But the Affordable Care Act is a different story.
Study: Texas ranks has having the nation’s second-worst quality of life
Texas’ restrictive abortion ban, poor healthcare system and high crime rate all contributed to the state’s low quality of life, according to CNBC, which compiled the ranking.
Texas redistricting key to Trump’s crusade against potentially looming blue wave
Donald Trump wants to pick up five House seats in Texas to save Republicans from losing Congressional control.
Appeals court orders release of Uvalde school shooting records
Eighteen news organizations including The Texas Tribune have been seeking the records since 2022, when 19 children and 2 teachers were killed at Robb Elementary School.
San Antonio Spurs reportedly shut down top prospect Dylan Harper for remainder of Summer League
No. 2 draft pick Harper missed the Spurs’ first two Summer League games due to a lingering groin injury.
Historic review board grants San Antonio’s ‘Grandisimo’ ferris wheel conceptual approval
Centro CEO Trish DeBerry hopes the project will serve as an extension to Project Marvel and bring more tourists downtown.
Bad Takes: If the two-party system got us here, why do we treat it like a timeless fixture?
Passage of Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ is evidence that a ‘strong Republican Party’ isn’t in the best interest of most Americans.
DOJ expected to drop ‘foreign agent’ charges against San Antonio U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar
Even so, Justice Department officials are expected to prosecute the embattled Democrat and his wife on bribery charges.
Mexico’s Tacos on the Street restaurant making U.S. debut with opening of San Antonio location
Known for its charcoal-fired meats, handmade tortillas and ice-cold margaritas, the restaurant will open its SA outpost next month.
Review: San Antonio’s Costa Pacifica Margarita Garden delivers fresh, sophisticated seafood flavors
Nearly everything we tried, including appealing green enchiladas with shrimp and poblano sauce and an impeccably fresh shrimp ceviche, proved good to great.
Most Texas prisoners don’t have AC access and it’s still unclear when they will get it
Despite receiving substantial state funding to air-condition prisons in the last few years, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice has stayed mum on when it will install cooling across the system.
Legal fight over Fred’s Fish Fry’s trademark infringement claim could be coming to a close
A final judgement against the jersey’s creator and the owner of Bexar County Social Apparel could be finalized in two weeks.
Victor Wembanyama says he wants to stay in San Antonio for entire career
In doing so Wemby would join an elite group that includes Kobe Bryant, Dirk Nowitzki and, of course, Tim Duncan.
Culinaria’s Summer Restaurant Weeks returns Aug. 9 with delicious deals at San Antonio dining spots
More than 150 local restaurants are participating by offering special discounted menus starting at $20.
Texas House Democrats reportedly weighing walkout to prevent Trump’s redistricting plans
GOP incumbents in deep-red districts also may be wary of the plan if they think it will make their reelection bids more difficult.
San Antonio’s Paper Trail printmaking show returning this Sunday for 11th installment
The free, one-day-event will feature 50 independent artists and small presses selling screen prints, posters, comics, zines and more.
As Trump looks to net five GOP seats through Texas redistricting, Democrats grasp for response
President Donald Trump said he thinks Republicans could flip a handful of congressional districts in Texas next year through ‘just a very simple redrawing.’
Paranormal investigator who brought ‘possessed’ Annabelle doll to San Antonio has reportedly died
Rivera died suddenly at a stop in Gettysburg on Sunday.
San Antonio’s Collins Garden library showing 1982 sci-fi classic Tron for free this Friday
The movie became a cult classic partially due to its distinctive special effects, which were state-of-the-art for the era.
Cult favorite Hairspray will start month-long run at San Antonio’s San Pedro Playhouse this Friday
The play, which runs through Aug. 17, is directed by Deonté L. Warren, who teaches at Texas State University.
Ahead of midterms, DNC launches new site showing damage Texans face under Trump’s agenda
The site TrumpTax.com offers state-by-state breakdown of the effect of Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ and on-again, off-again tariffs.
SAISD strikes out on demands in land deal for new San Antonio Missions ballpark
SAISD demanded $45 million for a new school and 1,250 low-income apartments. They got a bunch of free parking instead.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: America, Patricia Vonne, Sunny War
Croy and the Boys and Crypt Trip also will perform at the Lonesome Rose’s custom motorcycle show.
New Spur Dylan Harper’s dad thrilled his son landed in boring San Antonio
Harper’s outspoken father said his son can focus on improving his game since ‘there’s not a lot to do’ in the Alamo City.
Kerrville officials say they’re getting threats for perceived missteps in flood response
A city councilwoman with the Texas Hill Country city is calling for increased security after ‘targeted threats.’
Texas billionaire Elon Musk’s Robotaxi service map in Austin now resembles giant penis
Tesla Robotaxi trips also now cost a flat rate of $6.90. Not hard to figure out what’s going on here.
Attorney General Ken Paxton requests death row inmate Robert Roberson be executed Oct. 16
A court hearing on Wednesday will determine whether to proceed with Paxton’s request.
Hell’s Kitchen alum Mary Lou Davis returning to San Antonio to serve as Ida Claire’s executive chef
After a stint in California’s Bay Area, the purple-haired chef is back in the Alamo City.
Camp Mystic leader waited an hour to evacuate campers after receiving alert about Central Texas flooding
By that time he ordered an evacuation, the Guadalupe River had already risen to a historic 37.5-foot crest.
Kerrville city manager says he had weather alerts turned off on his phone
City Manager Dalton Rice said he doesn’t want to be bothered by phone alerts when he’s with his family.
New American eatery Old City Hall Restaurant & Bar taking over former New Braunfels City Hall
The new concept is from the hospitality group behind New Braunfels’ McAdoo’s Seafood Co. and La Cosecha Mexican Table.
San Antonio tattoo parlor now offering daycare service while parents get inked
Children will get their own temporary tattoo as part of the experience, the studio said.
San Antonio Spurs’ Wembanyama cleared to return after season-ending blood clot
With Wemby’s return, the Silver and Black may have a chance to make the playoffs this season.
Cooking Up Conversation: Bar Gimme Gimme’s and Amor Eterno’s Aaron Peña
The San Antonio bar owner discusses his shifting priorities as he battles cancer and how he wants to give back to others.
Neo-fascist group claims it’s aiding in Texas flood recovery by helping ‘European peoples’
Right-wing extremist groups have exploited past natural disasters to recruit new blood to their movement, experts say.
Mental health programs could bear brunt of $600 million in federal cuts to Texas schools
Federal cuts and a lack of dedicated mental health funding from the state could erode programs to address chronic absenteeism, crises and more.
AI deep fake of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bragging about deporting Mexican firefighters goes viral
It’s unclear who made the video, but experts have long warned that AI-generated content could be used to politically divide Americans.
Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas outraises Ken Paxton by $1 million during the second quarter
The GOP primary battle between Cornyn and Paxton is one of the midterm’s most-watched contests.
Comedian Hannibal Buress playing pop-up show at San Antonio’s Paper Tiger this Monday
Buress is known for his longtime role on The Eric André Show, which he stepped away from in 2023.
Why Gov. Greg Abbott won’t release his emails with Elon Musk
We asked Abbott for his and his staff’s emails with Elon Musk and Musk’s companies. The governor’s office won’t turn them over, saying some contain ‘intimate and embarrassing’ information that is ‘not of legitimate concern to the public.’
San Antonio Current wins four awards in Association of Alternative Newsmedia’s annual contest
The Current received awards for its coverage of right-wing extremism, its food reporting, its investigation of USAA’s regulatory issues and its ad design work.
In the Hill Country and beyond, rural Texas counties lack resources for flood detection
A federally funded project at Rice University is trying to tackle that problem — but in just two counties so far.
George Strait to play benefit concert for families affected by Texas Hill Country flooding
The 1,000-capacity show will take place Sunday, July 27, in Boerne.
Bill Nye the Science Guy calls for fossil fuel ban as death toll from Texas flood continues to rise
Nye’s comments fall in line with those of climate scientists, who warn extreme weather events such as last weekend’s flooding could become the norm.
Senate GOP campaign committee blasts Texas AG Ken Paxton as ‘repulsive and disgusting’
The statement from the National Republican Senatorial Committee signals it’s throwing its support behind John Cornyn in the GOP Senate primary.
Report: Cops investigated UTSA-grad-turned Trump counterterrorism chief over claims he sent threatening texts
Fugate sent messages calling a romantic rival a ‘fat piece of shit’ and a ‘spoiled child who needs a beating,’ according to the Daily Beast.
Trump visiting Kerrville today, one week after Texas flood tragedy
The president will be joined by officials including Gov. Greg Abbott, who’s helping the White House dismantle FEMA.
New documentary Take It Away celebrates legacy of Latino TV trailblazer Johnny Canales
The movie will screen this Sunday at the Carver Community Cultural Center as part of CineFestival.
SAY Sí’s first Creative Youth Summit to give teens a chance to express themselves through arts
The San Antonio organization’s two-day event will include an exchange of ideas, creative exercises, workshops and future collaborations.
Spurs Chairman Peter Holt says team has NBA’s worst fan experience. Whose fault is that?
Perhaps Holt and the rest of the ownership group should get creative about reimagining the East Side.
Did fiscal conservatism block plans for a new flood warning system in Kerr County?
In the last nine years, federal funding for a system has been denied to the county as it contends with a tax base hostile to government overspending.
Marvel Man: Legendary comic book inker Josef ‘Joe’ Rubinstein to appear at San Antonio’s Nelco Comics
Rubinstein will meet fans and sign autographs Saturday, July 12.
Reefer Madness: What Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick hopes to get out of his THC meltdown
Despite Patrick’s tough talk about shutting down the hemp industry, observers predict he’ll ultimately accept regulating it.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s wife files for divorce on ‘biblical grounds’
The Texas Attorney General’s wife said recent discoveries do not ‘honor God.’
