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These multi-faceted San Antonio pastry chefs are raising the profile of the local food scene
We sat down with four of the San Antonio area’s finest pastry chefs to discuss their unique claims to fame within the culinary scene and highlight their divergent paths.
The Alamo to host historical learning activities over Independence Day weekend
Learning events over the long weekend will include demonstrations of musket-firing, blacksmithing, weaving and more.
San Antonio among the 10 best U.S. cities for Fourth of July celebrations, study says
The Alamo City’s relatively low costs helped boost its ranking, which was considerably higher than Austin’s.
It’s so hot outside that a San Antonio weatherman cooked wieners on his car’s dashboard
The record-breaking temps are due to a relentless heat dome that’s cooking South Texas and Northern Mexico.
Texas Legislature’s special session ends without deal on property taxes
Gov. Greg Abbott, who vetoed a flurry of bills to protest the impasse, has called a second 30-day session.
Yet another cocktail pop-up is heading to San Antonio, and this one is Alice In Wonderland-themed
The pop-up also will offer family friendly sessions during its Aug. 10-31 run.
Spurs nearly sell-out preseason games as Wembymania grips San Antonio
Interest in Spurs tickets skyrocketed 297% the day after San Antonio drafted Victor Wembanyama last week.
Phoenix-based Postino has opened its first all-day wine café at San Antonio’s Rim complex
The chain offers more than 30 boutique wines along with craft beers and shareable ‘snacky things.’
Texas spends $25 million to protect additional Hill Country land in the Honey Creek State Natural Area
The Honey Creek watershed and wildlife habitat is 30 miles north of San Antonio in a rapidly developing stretch of the Texas Hill Country.
San Antonio man sucked into plane engine suffered from mental health problems, his brother says
The dead man’s brother said he showed no signs of mental anguish in the months leading up to the incident.
Sweltering Texas heat claims two lives inside Big Bend National Park
The group was hiking in extreme heat, facing temperatures as high as 119 degrees.
Malaria detected in South Texas resident
The positive malaria tests for five people in Texas and Florida are the first locally transmitted cases detected in the U.S. in 20 years.
San Antonio Philharmonic names former councilman Roberto Treviño as its first executive director
Treviño chaired council’s Arts and Culture Committee and served on the city-county task force that worked to stabilize the former San Antonio Symphony during a 2018 financial crisis.
Where to catch Fourth of July fireworks in and around San Antonio in 2023
San Antonio, New Braunfels, Fredericksburg and more will light up with patriotic pyrotechnic displays.
San Antonio man sucked into airplane engine committed suicide, Medical Examiner says
Due to the death being ruled a suicide, the National Transportation Safety Board will no longer be opening an investigation into the incident.
Nationally lauded San Antonio spot Carnitas Lonja has closed — for now
Chef-owner Alex Paredes says the lauded eatery is taking ‘a short break.’
Report: Abortion may be illegal in Texas, but plenty of women are still getting them out of state
Some 61% of Americans believe abortion should be legal in most cases, according to a recent Pew Research poll.
Houston the only Texas city to make top rank on questionable ‘Best BBQ Cities’ list
The company compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities based on categories such as access to barbecue vendors and consumer ratings.
Tony- and Grammy-winning musical Jagged Little Pill coming to San Antonio this September
Jagged Little Pill boasts an original story by Tony- and Academy Award-winning writer Diablo Cody about a flawed yet relatable American family.
San Antonio’s Busted Sandal Brewing Co. will open new Kerrville taproom Saturday, July 1
The Kerrville location will be the craft brewer’s third.
Family of San Antonio woman gunned down by SAPD plans to file civil suit against the city
All three officers involved in the shooting have been arrested and charged with murder, SAPD Chief William McManus said.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott mocked for being duped by anti-Garth Brooks satire story
“[Abbott] just accidentally posted a satire article because he wants to hate on queer Texans and Garth Brooks so bad,” one congressman said in response.
San Antonio’s H-E-B among the top donors to Gov. Greg Abbott’s $4.7 million 2023 inauguration
The grocery chain donated $150,000. Only two entities contributed more.
Texas lowers barrier for food stamps, but many still won’t qualify
A new state law increases what SNAP applicants’ vehicles can be worth before they’re disqualified for federal food assistance. But most states don’t take car values into consideration at all.
Despite promise of ‘total transparency,’ secrecy will be a big part of Ken Paxton impeachment trial
From deliberations to documents, the Texas Senate’s rules create an opaque process for the suspended attorney general’s impeachment trial, set to begin Sept. 5.
In Past Lives, writer-director Celine Song explores the pull of lost loves and lives unlived
What does a deep connection look like after a quarter-century apart?
Community groups blast San Antonio ISD for its proposed handling of school closures
A coalition representing teachers, parents, students and neighborhoods said families should have final say on the closures and argued that the timeline is too quick.
Three San Antonio police officers charged with murder after shooting, killing woman in her apartment
Sgt. Alfred Flores and Officers Eleazar Alejandro and Nathaniel Villalobos are now in custody and suspended without pay.
Spurs fans brave triple-digit heat for a chance to glimpse Wemby’s plane landing in San Antonio
NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama was expected to touch down at 1:30 p.m., but flight delays pushed that back.
Chalk Artist Arrest, Renewable Energy: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
An animal mistaken for an agitated lemur and a trio of San Antonio politicians also made the list.
Drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew sets opening date for first San Antonio location
7 Brew operates 60 locations across the country, including stores in other Texas markets.
Izumi Sushi & Hibachi, Francis Bogside: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Twin Sisters and Big Hops’ New Braunfels location also made our top stories this week.
San Antonio police shoot, kill woman after they respond to call about her destroying fire alarm
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said an investigation is underway to determine what led to the shooting.
More than 15 San Antonio java joints to take part in July 1 citywide Coffee Crawl
Curator Coffee, Sunshine Brew SA and Olla Express are just a few of the participating spots.
All Texas Department of Motor Vehicles locations closed Friday due to system outage
Due to the outage, Texans won’t be able to renew their registrations or purchase vanity plates, among other things.
In Asteroid City, Wes Anderson stages an alien invasion as only Wes Anderson can
Rushmore meets Roswell in this new feature that adroitly balances comedy and melancholy.
Rambler sparkling water launches Texas State Parks commemorative can and package
The collaboration is in an effort to help raise funds to open Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, the first new state park in North Texas in 25 years.
San Antonio City Hall raises welcome banner ahead of Victor Wembanyama’s arrival
A sign above the steps of City Hall reads, “Bonjour Wemby!”
Taiwan’s 85°C Bakery Café plans San Antonio location near Camp Bullis
Each location offers coffee brewed with Guatemalan beans and more than 50 varieties of pastries baked in house.
A year after Dobbs decision, Texas has settled in to a post-abortion reality
The impact of Texas’ near-total ban on abortion is coming into focus as patients and providers leave the state, legal challenges languish and the state’s social safety net braces for a baby boom.
San Antonio Spurs take Wembanyama as No. 1 pick — and the AT&T Center crowd goes nuts
Inside the AT&T Center, the fans’ chant of ‘Wemby, Wemby’ lasted for a full minute.
San Antonio City Council votes to double homestead tax exemption
City council is expected to lower the overall property tax rate in September.
Coach Gregg Popovich checks out newest Spurs mural as Wemby fever grips San Antonio
The latest Spurs themed mural can be found at Southtown 101.
San Antonio tickets for both Alice Cooper and Cannibal Corpse-Mayhem tours go on sale Friday
Cooper earned his status as the OG shock rocker, while Cannibal Corpse and Mayhem upped the level of offensiveness with their trailblazing death and black metal.
Little Bites: New menus from Hugman’s Oasis, Maverick Texas Brasserie, others making San Antonio food news
One-night-only dinners from Ambler Texas Kitchen and Morton’s are also on the menu.
San Antonio chalk artist argues that removal of his Juneteenth mural at the Pearl was politically motivated
Pearl officials said the development is private property and the artists never sought clearance to make the mural.
San Antonio comic artist Mitch Clem to host book release party at Tandem this weekend
The party will feature performances by musical guests Hans Gruber and the Diehards and Faulty Cognitions.
Hispanics officially make up the biggest share of Texas’ population, new census numbers show
White people had been the state’s largest population group since at least 1850. Sometime in 2022, the Hispanic population surpassed them, new data shows.
San Antonio Museum of Art’s latest exhibition will feature one-night-only bier garten
The pop-up bier garden will feature live musical performances, a vendor market, beer-themed gallery tours and — naturally — a cash bar serving beer.
Former Republican South Texas congressman Will Hurd joins the presidential race
Hurd also said that, if elected, he wouldn’t pardon Trump should the former president be convicted of the federal charges he faces for allegedly taking classified documents.
Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial will begin Sept. 5, with his attendance required
Senators, who will sit as a court of impeachment for the suspended attorney general, spent two days drafting rules that were adopted late Wednesday.
Here’s where to watch the 2023 NBA Draft in San Antonio
Most analysts expect the Spurs to draft 19-year-old French phenom Victor Wembanyama — and San Antonio fans are ecstatic.
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes bill that would give people with disabilities new option to vote by mail
The bipartisan legislation was long sought by advocates for disabled voters, including some of the governor’s own allies.
Big Hops New Braunfels is holding Saturday silent auction so it can stay in business
‘We aren’t closing yet but we don’t want the doors closed with our memories in it,’ a Monday social media post said.
Beloved San Antonio vegan eatery La Botanica returns for Sunday pop-up at new bar Chiflada’s
La Botanica chef-owner Rebel Mariposa will serve up her former restaurant’s plant-based ceviche at the Pride-themed fête.
San Antonio ISD approves study to determine whether school closures are needed
The board voted to approve a study to ‘rightsize’ the district’s property holdings in light of declining enrollment.
Nationally lauded local brunch spot Comfort Cafe opening third San Antonio location in Leon Valley
The homegrown chain’s new location will open north of Ingram Park Mall later this summer.
Blue Star Arts Complex caps off Pride Month with a block party on Saturday
The Pride celebration will feature vintage vendors as well as drag and burlesque performances.
Visual art by two San Antonio sisters decorates McDonald’s store as part of chain’s Ritmo y Color showcase
Launched in 2021, Ritmo y Color showcases music and art through pop-up installations in restaurants nationwide.
Assclown Alert: Sticking it to Planned Parenthood with Texas Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk
The same judge who tried to outlaw the widely used abortion drug mifepristone is now preparing to hear a dubious legal case that would slap Planned Parenthood with $1.8 billion in fines.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Tanya Tucker, Dirty Heads, Thursday and more
Nascar Aloe is also bringing its caustic combo of hip-hop and punk to town.
Board of San Antonio’s East Central ISD unanimously approves new teacher salary package
ECISD said that the salary increase was made possible from within the district’s budget
New San Antonio Mexican food restaurant Palomar Comida opens in vacant El Bosque space
The spot offers margarita flights, mesquite-smoked meats and more near Two Bros. BBQ Market and Clear Light Coffee Co.
ERCOT issues voluntary conservation notice as summer heat bakes Texas
ERCOT is asking Texans to turn their thermostats up and avoid using large appliances between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday.
San Antonio is getting hotter, and climate change is to blame, study says
Temperatures in San Antonio are expected to reach a record high of 106 on Tuesday.
Even as states legalize cannabis, more young people try alcohol before they try weed, study finds
The study also suggests that people who use cannabis before trying alcohol may have lower risk of abusing alcohol later on.
San Antonio all-you-can-eat sushi spot Izumi opens new location in nearby Schertz
The new restaurant opened quietly last week, offering the same all-you-can-eat sushi, sashimi and hibachi as the original.
Grand opening for San Antonio Irish Pub Francis Bogside set for Friday June 23
Beginning June 25, the restaurant will serve brunch from noon-3 p.m.
Longtime San Antonio lunch spot and bakery Twin Sisters closing permanently
The cozy lunch spot has been serving up lunch and breakfast staples, including its signature sweet potato muffins, since 1981.
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes San Antonio-backed bill that that would stiffened dog-attack penalties
The bill was authored in honor of Ramon Najera Jr., the San Antonio man killed in a deadly dog attack earlier this year.
Butthole Surfers drummer Teresa Taylor has died following a lengthy lung illness
Taylor toured and recorded with the Surfers from 1983 until 1989 and also appeared in the movie Slacker.
Texas Sen. Angela Paxton will participate in impeachment trial of husband Ken Paxton
Documents also show that Angela Paxton owes $600,000 to her husband’s campaign.
Pride Bigger Than Texas celebrates its 20th anniversary on the North Main Strip this Saturday
The city’s LGBTQ+ community is sure to be loud, proud and loving in the festivities throughout the day and into the night.
Some conservatives’ long-term goal in property tax fight: get rid of school taxes altogether
Gov. Greg Abbott has thrown his weight behind the idea being pushed by an influential conservative think tank. Many school leaders are worried.
The Murali Coryell and Ernie Durawa Band bringing jazz-influenced sounds to Sam’s Burger Joint on Wednesday
Native son Ernie Durawa cut hits with the late Doug Sahm, then won Grammys with the Texas Tornados and Flaco Jimenez.
Bad Takes: Texas lawmakers are willing to imperil the planet to own ‘woke’ renewables
Deaths due to extreme heat in the Lone Star State reached a two-decade high last year, with pets and people keeling over by the hundreds.
Life With Parole: Probation and parole systems remain understaffed and buggy in Texas.
But both systems are plagued with inefficiencies, and there aren’t enough officers. People fall through the cracks and land behind bars.
USA Today recognizes San Antonio’s Pearl for its farmer’s market and food hall
Daily voting for either category is open now and ends on Monday, July 3.
Drunk drivers in Texas who kill parents of a child will now be required to pay child support
The law will go into effect on Sept. 1.
Gov. Greg Abbott continues his veto campaign, axing 21 more bills Friday amid property tax impasse
The governor says other issues aren’t as important as breaking a House-Senate stalemate over the best course on reducing property taxes.
New barbecue pop-up now slinging smoked meats at San Antonio’s Pearl Bottling Dept. food hall
Diners can expect pastrami, brisket, pulled pork, fried chicken sandwiches, sauced wings and more.
Longtime Fredericksburg watering hole The Stable Cocktail Bar to close July 29
The business hopes to relocate to a new, to-be-determined space nearby.
TikTok Twins, Eva Longoria: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick also loaned $125,000 to Attorney General Ken Paxton — yes, the same guy whose impeachment trial he’s supposed to impartially preside over.
Texan drag queen Alyssa Edwards will strut her stuff at the Bonham Exchange on June 22
Despite losing on Drag Race, Edwards became a fan favorite for her sassy Southern attitude, magnetic attraction to mirrors and unbelievable dancing talent.
Pastry Chef Profiles, Burger Week: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
A recall on frozen berries and a shoutout to one of San Antonio‘s newest Southtown eateries also made our top food news this week.
Pride Week San Antonio is back with prismatic parties held across San Antonio
Pride Month kicks into high gear with a week of celebrations from June 16-24.
San Antonio’s public swimming pools open just in time to beat the summer heat
Nearly two dozen public swimming pools will open for the season starting Saturday.
San Antonio chalk artist wrongfully arrested for ‘graffiti’ considering lawsuit against Leon Valley police
Leon Valley has since issued a public apology for the incident and invited the artist to create art at a public event.
Agarita pairs its latest program with the artwork of the San Antonio Museum of Art
The concert will be held during SAMA’s free admission hours on Tuesday, June 20.
San Antonio rapper Mike Dimes just dropped his major-label debut, and he’s already planning ahead
Dimes, whose ‘My Story’ racked up a billion views on TikTok, dropped his new album Texas Boy on Friday.
‘Dead body’ discovered in Texas county turns out to be sex doll, authorities say
The investigation the ‘corpse’ discovered in a field took about two hours, according to a Houston media outlet.
After 2022 postponement, hit musical Hamilton returns to San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre
The production will be in the Alamo City from June 20-July 2.
Cocktail: The Event returning to take over San Antonio’s The Espee with circus theme
The San Antonio Current’s Cocktail: The Event will return on Friday, July 21, after a three-year hiatus.
A San Antonio woman calls ACS after rescuing what she believed to be an agitated lemur
The ‘lemur’ was later determined to be a ringtail, which is native to the area, and has since been relocated a wildlife sanctuary.
Briscoe Western Art Museum launches Summer Film Series with 1999 blockbuster Wild Wild West
The museum will screen the film starring Will Smith and Kevin Kline on Sunday.
Symbol of Hope: Sasha Calle talks about being the first Latina to play Supergirl in The Flash
The Flash is also Calle’s first appearance in a major motion picture.
Texas Monthly includes 3 San Antonio lawmakers on latest Best and Worst Legislators list
The magazine praised State Sen. Roland Gutierrez for advocating for Uvalde families. It mercilessly hammered two others.
New concept The Rill Eatery & Bar opening in Boerne’s now-vacant Little Gretel space
The Rill Eatery & Bar aims to bring ‘elevated bar food’ to the community north of San Antonio when it opens next month.
Insurance firm Allstate files suit claiming it’s not liable in fatal San Antonio dog attack
The owner of the home didn’t own the dogs and therefore shouldn’t pay damages that result from the mauling death of an 81-year-old veteran, Allstate argues.
San Antonio twins ridiculed on TikTok after calling out city’s most dangerous neighborhoods
Users mocked the pair for filming their clip while standing on what appears to be a quiet suburban street.
San Antonio police officer fired for chasing, shooting at car-theft suspect while off duty
Officer Miguel Leal was suspended indefinitely without pay on March 21, paperwork shows.
The Pastie Pops bare it all for annual Big Queer Burlesque Show at the Bonham Exchange
The inclusive, body-positive production comes to the Bonham Exchange’s historic Rainbow Ballroom on Saturday.
Here’s where to raise a glass to Pride Month in San Antonio
From themed drink specials to dazzling drag performances, these bars and restaurants are celebrating Pride in a big way.
The Flash works hard to make us forget star Ezra Miller’s bad behavior
The DC Extended Universe movie is a busy, smart-ass blur.
Long-running San Antonio punk band Pavel Demon and the Revenant drops new release
The band will perform at Busted Sandal Brewing Co. on June 17 to celebrate the release of the EP Chris The Barber.
San Antonio comic artist Mitch Clem compiles autobiographical work in new collection
My Stupid Life, published by San Francisco-based press Silver Sprocket, is available now.
San Antonio’s North Side ISD approves package that includes $2,000 raise for classroom teachers
The package includes a 3% midpoint pay increase for all staff.
Boeing Center at Tech Port will host even more concerts over the next year, CEO says
Since its launch, the 3,200-seat arena has played host to acts ranging from heavy metal legends Judas Priest to Mexican indie-pop singer Carla Morrison.
San Antonio Zoo’s annual Pride Month celebration returns on Friday
Night Out At The Zoo will feature live music, superhero experiences and even the Spurs Coyote.
Frozen strawberries recalled by H-E-B, Walmart and Costco for possible hepatitis A contamination
The recalled products could have been purchased as far back as July of 2022.
Study: Texas’ economy not as great as Gov. Greg Abbott claims
Texas’ economy ranked worse than California’s. The Lone Star State’s lack of innovation and an educated workforce could be to blame.
Sparta’s Jim Ward opens up about the band and his life ahead of Wiretap Scars anniversary tour
A tour to mark the anniversary stops at San Antonio’s Rock Box on Friday, June 16.
Anti-Ted Cruz PAC plans to raise millions of dollars to defeat the controversial senator in 2024
The ever-controversial Cruz only won his senate seat by 2.6% in 2018 against Beto O’Rourke.
Report: Dan Patrick, who’s overseeing Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial, loaned him $125,000
Republican Sen. Angela Paxton, Ken Paxton’s wife and a lawmaker yet to recuse herself from sitting on the trial, also owes $600,000 to her husband’s campaign.
Saturday Night Live’s Colin Jost heads to San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre Friday
Jost got his start on SNL behind the scenes as a writer before ascending to a spot as co-anchor of the show’s news roundup segment Weekend Update.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: José James, Patti LaBelle, iLa Minori and more
James plays The Espee on Wednesday on his On & On: José James Sings Badu tour.
Once known for figural works, artist James Cobb’s latest show has him creating mini-universes
In his latest exhibition at San Antonio’s FL!GHT Gallery, Cobb showcases 23 new pieces, both paintings and digital works.
San Antonio Councilman Mario Bravo’s loss shows constituents think he failed to deliver
In most other elections, one-term incumbent Bravo’s 41%-59% loss to education consultant and political newcomer Sukh Kaur would have come as a surprise. But this race was different.
Four ways to celebrate Juneteenth in San Antonio this week
This year’s Juneteenth festivities include a festival, block party, gospel concert and more.
