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A newly unearthed report on CPS Energy details San Antonio’s fractured climate response
San Antonio’s mayor sat on a crucial report while the urgency of the city’s climate planning increased.
San Antonio man who pled guilty to participating in Jan. 6 gets probation for gun and drug charges
Federal prosecutors asked the judge for at least one year of jail time.
San Antonio tenants demanding meeting with Mayor Nirenberg forcefully removed from City Hall
Some tenants of Seven Oaks Apartments said they haven’t had air conditioning in five months.
San Antonio’s 13th Floor Haunted House now hiring creepy people for its fall season
The east-of-downtown attraction is now hiring for 150 positions for its fall season, ranging from actors to cashiers.
‘We failed’: Gay Republicans who fought for acceptance in Texas GOP see little progress
Gay Republicans who have fought for acceptance within the Texas GOP over the past three decades said progress has been excruciatingly slow.
Uvalde school board asks Gov. Abbott to convene Texas legislature to pass new assault rifle rule
The 18-year-old gunman in the Robb Elementary School shooting used an assault rifle to carry out the massacre.
New Braunfels Italian spot 188 South to close, reopen as Cody’s Bistro and Lounge
Many of 188 South’s staff will stay on to work for the new restaurant, according to a social media post.
San Antonio Willie’s Grill locations launch delivery-only wings and fried-chicken concept
The to-go concept Roosters Run offers a simple menu of chicken wings, sandwiches and fries.
Two Bexar County Sheriff’s Office personnel have been arrested on domestic violence charges
A deputy is accused of beating a woman inside a home and threatening her with a handgun, while a corporal is accused of choking a woman.
San Antonio Velvet Taco locations launch secret taco menu exclusively for app users
The Dallas-based chain’s Backdoor ‘Secret’ Menu currently features six secret items.
San Antonio-based Bill Miller launches new policy to pay employees at end of their shifts
The new policy applies to all restaurant and plant employees.
U.S. Senate bill would legalize marijuana for first time in 50+ years
The bill goes beyond legalization and would expunge federal cannabis-related records.
Lawyers preparing for abortion prosecutions warn about health care, data privacy
While people consider deleting period tracking apps and worry about interstate travel restrictions, most pregnancy-related criminalizations start in a much simpler way: with a report from a health care provider.
Nuclear Juarez is blazing new trails with instrumental rock. Just don’t ask it to play ‘Walk Don’t Run.’
Nuclear Juarez will play a free gig at north-of-downtown nightspot Sanchos Cantina y Cocina on Friday, August 5.
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas ridiculed after claiming his gender pronoun is ‘kiss my ass’
Twitter users called out Cruz for his apparently insatiable appetite for kissing Donald Trump’s ass.
Offshore wind farm proposed for Gulf of Mexico near Galveston could power 2.3 million homes
Two proposed wind farms off the Texas and Louisiana coasts would join offshore oil drilling rigs in the gulf as the Biden administration tries to boost the country’s clean energy supply.
There is no legitimate ‘debate’ over gender-affirming healthcare
A recent New York Times article that experts called inaccurate and unethical now serves as evidence in Texas against transgender kids.
Uvalde school board postpones meeting to discuss firing police Chief Pete Arredondo
The school district canceled the meeting at the request of Arredondo’s lawyer. A new date has not been set.
San Antonio brunch favorite Comfort Café is opening downtown location near the Alamo
The new mobile kitchen will serve up hearty breakfast and lunch fare during the week.
River Walk Brawl, Operation Lone Star Death: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Political bad ideas and weird news made up the lion’s share of this week’s most-read stories, but we also ran a profile of the San Antonio Missions’ enthusiastic new batboy.
The Cottage, Black Potion: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
New spots opening in the Alamo City will cater to those like to sip vino, play board games or tuck into traditional Irish fare.
Billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla plant gets its own exclusive lane at border crossing in Laredo
A Mexican official attributed the special treatment to a ‘simple incentive’ but declined to reveal more specifics about the deal.
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar unveils $250,000 grant to offer legal help to South Texas low-income families
The grant awarded by the Legal Services Corporation will help families in San Antonio, Floresville, Jourdanton, Laredo and Rio Grande City.
San Antonio favorites Dashi and Godai to team up for five-course wine pairing dinner July 31
The new dinner series will focus on taking diners on a journey of taste and sound.
San Antonio ranks as one the least educated big cities in the nation
The study comes mere weeks after a report found that median incomes in the Alamo City still lag behind other state metros.
Texas Republicans in Congress vote against bill to protect right to contraception
The House passed the measure, but it will have a harder time getting through the evenly divided Senate.
2-year-old injured in drive-by shooting on San Antonio’s East Side
Thursday’s incident on the East Side is just the latest in a slew of shootings over the past week in the Alamo City.
Breastaurant chain Twin Peaks set to bring its ‘scenic views’ to far Northeast San Antonio
The Live Oak store will be the fourth San Antonio Twin Peaks location.
Ted Cruz says more cops will halt mass shootings, even though it didn’t work that way in Uvalde
Texas’ junior senator added that the passage of the first new gun-reform legislation in decades is likely to ‘do nothing to prevent violent crime.’
Democrat Beto O’Rourke tells Texas veterans he’ll fight to legalize marijuana if elected governor
The former El Paso congressman said he received overwhelming support for legalization at a series of veteran town halls.
Lamb of God, Trivium, Priest and more: Here’s every big metal show coming to San Antonio this fall
Napalm Death, D.R.I., Left to Die and a strong package tour with Amon Amarth also have SA in their crosshairs.
Southtown San Antonio’s Francis Bogside Irish pub to relocate at the end of the month
Francis Bogside’s last day of service at its current location will be Sunday, July 31.
Monkeypox cases top 100 in Texas, five in San Antonio, but there’s no need to panic
Cases are mild, it’s far less contagious than COVID-19, and there is a vaccine, a local infectious disease expert explained.
Texas charity that backs Trump’s stolen-election lie has deep ties to Ken Paxton
The Texas attorney general would be the one to hold True the Vote accountable on allegations that it swindled a $2.5 million donor. But the nonprofit’s founder has been a friend and an ally.
Residents continue to hound Alamo RMA over Boring Co.’s proposed San Antonio tunnel project
Attendees at the RMA’s Wednesday meeting raised questions about the environmental impact of the tunnel proposed by billionaire Elon Musk’s company.
Boerne’s Broken Stone Pizza Co. will close at the end of the month after 12 years in business
The company’s Kerrville location will remain open.
San Antonio winemaker launches panel discussion and tasting series with charitable angle
The goal of the series is introduce locals to underrepresented communities within the Texas wine industry while raising money for charities.
Tickets now on sale for San Antonio’s anticipated four-day Texas Wine + Food Festival
The gathering will showcase renowned and up-and-coming Texas chefs while benefitting Beard Foundation scholarship programs.
Federal grand jury indicts two men in deaths of migrants abandoned in San Antonio tractor-trailer
In a related case, two other men were indicted on federal firearms charges.
Irish pub The Cottage opening in old Picante Grill space on San Antonio’s Broadway corridor
Co-owner Gina Bentley, a native of Ireland, told the Current that the pub will emulate the homey feel of drinking spots back home
Uvalde superintendent recommends firing of school Police Chief Pete Arredondo
A Texas House committee investigating the incident blasted Arredondo for failing to lead at the scene of the Robb Elementary School shooting.
San Antonio’s Weathered Souls Brewing to host nightly themed events July 25-30
The “Week of Weathered” will usher in limited-time beer releases and special guests.
San Antonio hospitality fixture Dan Ward stepping away from Piatti restaurants after 24 years
Ward is stepping down to launch new venture Holistic Hospitality, which will mentor younger talent.
Only one Texas Republican in the U.S. House voted to protect marriage equality
San Antonio-area U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales was the sole Texas Republican to vote for the legislation, while U.S. Rep. Chip Roy voted against it.
New restaurant Full Goods Diner to open at San Antonio’s Pearl complex this fall
The new spot will serve breakfast and lunch items packed with seasonal and local ingredients. It’s taking over the space that housed Green Vegetarian Cuisine.
Classic comedy The Love Bug is the latest free film to screen at San Antonio’s Mission Marquee
The 1968 comedy stars Dean Jones, Buddy Hackett and a sentient VW Beetle.
Texas officials celebrated end of abortion rights after cutting back postpartum Medicaid extension
Greg Abbott claimed Texas provides expectant mothers ‘necessary resources so that they can choose life for their child,’ but it is now one of a dwindling number of states not to offer Medicaid coverage for a full year after residents give birth.
San Antonio-area’s Rough Diamond Brewery will permanently close at end of month
The brewery’s 6.5-acre site was listed for sale this spring with a $4.2 million asking price.
San Antonio-based Taco Cabana debuting permanent lineup of a dozen margarita flavors
In addition to its standard lime, strawberry and mango varieties, the Tex-Mex chain is introducing blue curaçao, watermelon, dragonfruit and more.
Republican senators warn about weed laced with fentanyl despite studies debunking it as myth
State lab tests have repeatedly disproven police claims of marijuana being contaminated with the opiate, according to a six-month investigation.
San Antonio’s Briscoe Museum celebrates National Day of the Cowboy this Saturday
The free, annual event has something for everyone.
San Antonio’s Hotel Havana holding birthday party for Ernest Hemingway on Thursday
Local cocktail pop-up outfit Denim & Leather will take over the hotel’s candlelit basement bar.
CityScrapes: Ex-San Antonio City Manager Sheryl Sculley pushing another convention center project
Given her San Antonio track record, Sculley’s enthusiasm for a $1.2 billion-plus convention center expansion in Austin isn’t surprising — it’s just par for the course.
Document shows Uvalde officials tried to put spin on shooting response, New York Times reports
The head of the Texas Department of Public Safety refused to endorse the document during a ‘heated’ meeting days after the shooting.
Workers at San Antonio Starbucks are on the front line in a growing labor movement
Starbucks coffee slingers, who keep the nation caffeinated, are lifting each other up in solidarity against a company they see as exploitative.
San Antonio tiki bar Hugman’s Oasis launches reimagined small bites menu
Local chef and consultant Teddy Liang told the Current that the new eats showcase ‘island flavors.’
San Antonio’s Chris Madrid’s celebrates 45 years with deals on nachos, margaritas for rest of 2022
The Beacon Hill restaurant will offer $4 bean and cheese nachos and $5 margs every weekday.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller calls for expanding state’s medical cannabis program
‘Someone just did a poll,’ Miller’s Democratic opponent fired back in a tweet.
SNL and 30 Rock alum Tracy Morgan’s No Disrespect tour lands in San Antonio Thursday
Morgan got his start in the 1990s and was a Saturday Night Live cast member for seven years.
The owner of Black Potion bets San Antonio is ready to embrace a bar for board games (and more)
The 6,500-square-foot bar has private rooms for tabletop gaming and even a 49-seat theater.
CBD, hemp, delta-8, medical marijuana: Here’s what you need to know about Texas’ pot laws
In 2019, Texas legalized hemp, but not marijuana. The new law led to confusion about which marijuana products are legal in Texas.
Bad Takes: Gov. Greg Abbott’s focus on fentanyl comes as he looks to deflect from his failures
The governor is showing concern about overdose deaths as he faces scrutiny for mishandling gun violence, COVID-19 and the electrical grid.
Travel+Leisure ranks Alamo City among top U.S. cities — and Visit San Antonio gets a little too excited
Visit San Antonio tweeted that San Antonio was the only Texas city to make the list even though Austin was also included.
San Antonio’s oldest skate park reopens after major renovations
The Northwest San Antonio skate park is just one of 40 facilities Play SA plans to revamp in the near future.
San Antonio River Walk brawl started by customer pissed off about his bill captured on video
The melee caught the interest of a passing Go Rio River Cruise, which stopped as riders shot video of the carnage.
Phoenix-based Postino to open two all-day wine cafés in San Antonio next spring
Postino Wine Café currently operates six Texas locations, all in the Houston and Dallas areas.
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas says Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage ‘clearly wrong’
Cruz’s remarks about same-sex marriage echo sentiments shared by Texas AG Ken Paxton in June.
San Antonio Missions’ new batboy is all about bringing an infectious energy to the field
‘Big Mike’ Garcia has already become a critical part of the club’s fabric, according to players and staff.
San Antonio doom metal band Las Cruces drops its first album in 12 years, and it was worth the wait
Las Cruces’ long-awaited new album, Cosmic Tears, was released last month on high-profile stoner label Ripple Music.
These San Antonio restaurants are hosting singles events to spark summer romance
The events range from a downtown speed dating gathering to a wine mixer that helps raise money for Haven for Hope.
Guardsman from San Antonio dies while carrying out Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star
Sgt. Alex Rios Rodriguez is at least the sixth member of the Texas Guard to die while on the governor’s border crackdown.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Enanitos Verdes, Roger Creager, Brick + Mortar and more
This week’s live music options run the gamut from rock en español to jazz to honky tonk — and cover plenty of ground in between.
Coheed and Cambria’s fierce prog-metal dominated the San Antonio area’s Whitewater Amphitheater
It says a lot that the cult band packed a venue known primarily for country music.
With $27.6 million haul, Beto O’Rourke sets a new fundraising record in Texas politics
Incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott entered this year with a much larger war chest and still has the financial upper hand in the race. He raised $24.9 million over the same time period.
Car Wash Thieves, Beto O’Rourke: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Strangely, our most-read story involved a carwash owner venting on TikTok about a burglary at his business.
San Antonio man whose carwash was robbed tries to quell Internet accusations against wrong woman
The business owner’s TikTok video led some to falsely accuse a local dancer.
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro calls for release of San Antonio man who inspired movie Hotel Rwanda
Paul Rusesabagina relocated with his family to San Antonio after fleeing the Rwandan Genocide.
Mr. and Mrs. G’s, ADA Lawsuits: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Don’t fret! Not all of this week’s most-read Current food news stories were downers.
San Antonio’s first Sugar Factory restaurant is now open at The Shops at Rivercenter
The new restaurant also features a retail space boasting more than 50 types of candy, shown off on the chain’s signature floor-to-ceiling display wall.
Northeast San Antonio residents say neighborhood being terrorized by naked man
Neighbors said he’s visited the doorsteps and backyards of as many as a dozen homes.
San Antonio rooftop lounge The Moon’s Daughters’ holding lunar phase-inspired events
The next Cosmic Night will honor the Full Sturgeon Moon on Thursday, August 11.
San Antonio’s Gold Coffee launches its Lil’ Treasures kitchen — and sells out in 40 minutes
The new spot featuring pastries from Sweetest Confections and breakfast items from Brother Frank’s, both locally based.
Catalytic converter thefts in the San Antonio area are at the fourth-highest level in the state
In 2021 alone, auto owners filed 1,700 reports with the San Antonio Police Department about stolen catalytic converters.
Debunked documentary 2000 Mules still weighs on political discourse across Texas
The film falsely claims that paid Democrat operatives known as ‘mules’ illegally deposited thousands of ballots with votes for Joe Biden into drop boxes across the country during the 2020 presidential election.
First two monkeypox cases identified in San Antonio area
The risk to the public is low, according to Metro health. As of yesterday, Texas has just 42 reported cases of monkeypox.
Owner of San Antonio car wash offering $5 washes to thank public for help identifying alleged thieves
‘If you enjoy dancing in the bar and your name is a month, we’re on to ya,’ the owner said in a TikTok video. ‘I’d make yourself present.’
Church in Texas Hill Country town of Boerne to give free gasoline to drivers this weekend
Around 150 lucky drivers will get about five to six gallons of free gas as part of an annual event where church members do good deeds for the community.
Texas sues to swat down White House guidance saying doctors can do abortions in emergencies
Texas AG Ken Paxton claimed the president ‘seeks to transform every emergency room in the country into a walk-in abortion clinic.’
Black Rifle Coffee Co. names new executive ahead of San Antonio expansion
New Executive Chairman Roland Smith served as CEO for Arby’s Restaurant Group, The Wendy’s Co. and Office Depot.
Univision film #IAmVanessaGuillén looks at failure by Texas’ Fort Hood to address sexual assaults
The film features stories from soldiers and military sexual assault experts and examines how Guillén’s death ignited a national movement.
New book painstakingly recreates the mysterious San Antonio landmark Miraflores
Anne Elise Urrutia’s Miraflores: San Antonio’s Mexican Garden of Memory employs archival photographs, maps, diagrams and a research-driven narrative to offer a virtual tour of the landmark.
San Antonio’s Woodlawn Theatre will relocate to the Wonderland of the Americas in 2023
The Woodlawn Theatre has announced an upcoming name change to accompany the shift in location.
San Antonio’s Arctic Ape and Freshest Ice Creams land on Yelp’s list of best ice cream spots
Arctic Ape offers more than 150 toppings to customize its treats, while Freshest specializes in natural ice creams.
San Antonio’s Whiskey Cake unveils locally sourced summer menu
Seasonal okra, peppers and heirloom tomatoes take center stage, as well as herbs and greens from the restaurant’s onsite garden.
Edwards Aquifer Authority warns residents that stage 4 water restrictions are likely by August
The aquifer’s J-17 well level dropped more than 4 feet in the past 10 days.
Smog levels in Texas surge during heat wave, bringing worst summer air quality in a decade
Despite the high levels of smog, state officials are pushing back on ozone pollution controls proposed by the EPA, arguing such rules would compromise the electric grid.
Beto O’Rourke closing in on Abbott’s lead in Texas governor’s race, according to new poll
The latest poll, conducted by the University of Houston, shows O’Rourke trailing by just 5 points.
Activists rap Beto O’Rourke for refusing to talk about sex-worker rights at San Antonio event
Activist group Buckle Bunnies said they were invited to the fundraiser, but were told the campaign wouldn’t present their question about whether O’Rourke supports decriminalizing sex work.
Texans asked to conserve energy to protect the power grid for the second time in a week
Texans have been asked to turn up their thermostats and avoid using large appliances from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. The power grid operator said it does not expect rolling blackouts.
The San Antonio area had the nation’s 10th-highest jump in average rents over the past year
Even though rents have gone up, the Alamo City’s average monthly rent is still $500 below the national average.
Annual print fair Paper Trail San Antonio returns to the Rock Box on Sunday, July 17
The free, daylong event will showcase over 40 artists selling prints, zines, stickers and more.
San Antonio staple Thai Dee reopens dining room after two-year pandemic hiatus
The restaurant also offers free BYOB service, meaning it doesn’t charge a corkage fee for popping bottles customers bring in.
San Antonio’s Tobin Center holding school-supply drive ahead of the upcoming academic year
Those interested in helping can drop off supplies including pencils, dry erase markers, notebook paper and other classroom necessities at the performance venue on Tuesday, July 26.
San Antonio-area McDonald’s locations to giving away free french fries this Wednesday
No purchase is necessary, though you’ll have to verify in the app that your local golden arches location is participating in the giveaway.
San Antonio influencer Chris Flores lands Favor Delivery’s Chief Taco Officer gig
Also known as the influencer EatMigos, Flores will travel the state, tasting tacos in different cities.
Werq the World tour brings Jorgeous and other Drag Race alums to San Antonio
The high-octane show at the Majestic Theatre will feature elaborate, choreographed lip-synchs showcasing stars from the latest season of Drag Race and fan favorites from seasons past.
Once On This Island debuts at the Public Theater of San Antonio this weekend
The musical tells the story of Ti Moune, who discovers the wealthy boy Daniel injured in a storm and decides to nurse him back to health.
Austin indie chamber ensemble Montopolis to perform at Slab Cinema Arthouse on Friday
The group will play composer Justin Sherburn’s live musical accompaniment to the 1929 Ukrainian documentary Man with a Movie Camera.
Balcones Heights Jazz Festival spreading out its smooth sounds over two Fridays in July
Vocalist and trumpeter Rob Zinn and saxophonist Jeff Ryan will headline the first night, while guitarist Peter White will headline the second.
Comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes’ two weekends at LOL Comedy Club are nearly sold out
The MADtv alum will be in San Antonio from July 14-24.
Amy Sedaris brings her characteristic wit and verve to San Antonio on Friday, July 15
During her one-night appearance at the Tobin Center she’ll talk about her career and observations on life.
Video released from Uvalde shooting shows sluggish police response
The lengthy delay seen as police gather in the hallway backs up Texas Department of Public Safety reports that officers waited more than hour after the shooting began to take down the suspect.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Coheed and Cambria, Gary P. Nunn, Alesana and more
This week’s live music options are almost as hot as the weather outside.
Trio of East Side mom-and-pop businesses worry they may not survive ADA lawsuits
The owners of Sunshine Bakery and Tank’s Pizza said they feel unfairly targeted and question why an attorney is suing rather than helping work out a solution.
A casual feel pervades at Five Points Food & Drink, but the kitchen works at an elevated level
Lauded local chef Michael Sohocki moved his sibling flagship restaurants, Restaurant Gwendolyn and Kimura Ramen, out of downtown to a quirky building on North Flores Street.
