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Still stinging from St. Mary’s construction, businesses are wary about new VIA bus line
San Antonio business owners fear VIA’s Green Line will experience construction delays, but officials with the transit authority said they want the project to move quickly while minimizing harm.
Acclaimed San Antonio fusion restaurant Curry Boys BBQ plans second location
Owner Sean Wen didn’t share an address or projected opening date, but he said the new restaurant will be in Stone Oak.
Bill Nye ‘the Science Guy’ will be in Central Texas for April 8’s total solar eclipse
Eclipse-O-Rama will feature speakers, activities and food as well as the chance to join Nye himself to watch the eclipse.
Pat Molak, legendary founder of San Antonio’s Josephine Street, dead at 76
Molak also co-founded revered Texas music venue Gruene Hall.
San Antonio-based Whataburger celebrates Month of the Military Child with nonprofit fundraiser
The San Antonio-based chain is raising funds for the Gratitude Initiative, which provides educational resources to students of military families.
Years ago, Texas hustled to get kids on state health care. Now it’s kicking them off.
Texas’ recent unwinding of Medicaid and CHIP has been criticized, dropping more than a million people eligible for the health insurance programs. Decades ago, Texas officials got kids health insurance in record time.
Reports: Nike will begin selling Victor Wembanyama ‘alien’ sneakers next month
Wemby debuted the new basketball shoe during NBA All-Star Weekend in February.
San Antonio’s Hotel Valencia Riverwalk now offering grab-and-go breakfasts
Some of the new artisanal breakfast options use housemade chorizo and dough fortified with beef tallow.
Clip shows Rep. Tony Gonzales’ GOP rival making Nazi jokes, marching to German song
In the 2022 video, vlogger-turned-political hopeful Brandon Herrera jokes that a German submachine gun was the ‘original ghetto blaster.’
Austin police not investigating death at Lake Austin as a homicide
The death at Lake Austin comes as online rumors of a serial killer in the state’s capital city continue to swirl.
Fried-chicken chain Zaxby’s opens second San Antonio store
The new Selma-area store will employ about 100 people, company officials said.
Judge approves $2.3 million bid to buy Chris Pettit’s San Antonio mansion
Edward Galt Steves, CEO of San Antonio door manufacturer Steves & Sons was the sole bidder on the 6,500-square-foot property.
Judge OKs migrants flown from San Antonio to Martha’s Vineyard to sue plane firm
The judge ruled that the Venezuelan asylum seekers were targeted ‘because they were Latinx immigrants.’
Rudy Mancuso, Camila Mendes talk sounds, puppets and chemistry on set of Música
The new movie premieres April 4 on Prime Video.
San Antonio’s Maui Mike’s now slinging Hawaiian flavors at new brick-and-mortar location
The new shop is located near San Antonio’s Five Points neighborhood.
Boerne’s 28 Songs Brewhouse + Kitchen will host one-year anniversary party April 13
The party will include a vendor market, wine tasting, live music and special beer pours.
San Antonio Zoo teases return of Brackenridge park Sky Ride as April Fools’ joke
Issuing joke press releases has become an April 1 tradition for the San Antonio Zoo.
First human case of bird flu in Texas detected after contact with infected dairy cattle
The person had contact with infected cattle, state health officials said. It’s the second recorded human case in the U.S.
Body pulled from lake in Austin over the weekend renews speculation about serial killer
Police said they’re not investigating a separate death from a month ago as a homicide.
NBA fines San Antonio’s Wembanyama $25,000 for celebrating victory over Knicks too hard
Wemby, who will have earned more than $12 million this season, told reporters he thought the fine was ‘funny.’
San Antonio Pakistani restaurant Kohinoor teases that it may close permanently
‘These are the final few hours remaining to enjoy food cooked with love at Kohinoor,’ the business said in a social media post.
River North Icehouse will open soon near downtown San Antonio
The new spot will offer food, a full bar and live music inside a renovated warehouse space near the San Antonio Museum of Art.
San Antonio River Authority offers graphic message on flushing ‘flushable’ wipes
SARA offered pictures to show just how badly the wipes clog up sewage treatment plants — and they aren’t pretty.
Texas could require social media influencers to disclose paid political posts
The Tribune reported last year that a company called Influenceable LLC was paid to recruit influencers to defend Attorney General Ken Paxton over his impeachment.
Texas woman charged with murder for self-induced abortion sues Starr County district attorney
The Starr County district attorney dropped the improper charges, but the fallout ‘forever changed the Plaintiff’s life,’ a new federal lawsuit says.
San Antonio Zoo holding Egg-stravaganza Easter celebration on Sunday
The event includes three Easter egg hunts and is BYOB, or bring your own basket.
Nearly two years after the Uvalde massacre, here’s who has been reprimanded and where investigations stand
As a grand jury considers whether any law enforcement officers are criminally charged for their inaction during the Robb Elementary shooting, some families say they feel they’ve been let down and betrayed by elected officials.
Cast of Netflix sci-fi series 3 Body Problem discusses idea that science is dead
‘In a lot of ways, 3 Body Problem is foreshadowing what is going on in our world now,’ actress Rosalind Chao said.
Bizarre study says Taylor Swift’s ‘Love Story’ is best song to listen to during sex
Folks apparently have some varied tastes when it comes to love-making listening.
San Antonio Pets Alive, Petco to hold $25 dog adoption event this Saturday
The dogs and puppies are already spayed or neutered, microchipped and up to date on their vaccinations.
St. Paul Square coffee shop-venue Vice Versa will close March 31
Owner-operator Vincent Guerrero cited air-conditioner trouble and other ‘small business stuff’ as reasons for the closure.
San Antonio’s iHeartMedia donated total of $630,000 to Ted Cruz-linked super PAC
One expert told the told the Houston Chronicle the donation begs ‘the question of whether this is an unlawful contribution.’
San Antonio’s 210 Sports Cantina & Grill closes after fatal shooting
The bar’s landlord cited the March 14 shooting as the reason for the bar’s closure.
Dry Dock Oyster Bar, Easter: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Little Em’s Oyster Bar and Bourbon Street Seafood Kitchen also made this week’s top Current food news.
Gonzales’ inaugural Cattle Country Music Festival releases updated lineup, ticket discounts
The festival an hour east of San Antonio is now offering discounts for those who live in Gonzales, Lavaca or DeWitt counties.
Texas city to hold annual Gathering of the Kyles in May
This year marks the fifth time the city of Kyle is attempting to break the world record for the largest gathering of people with the same first name.
VPN Searches, McCombs Statue: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
The local cost of living, right-wing trolling and a purported UFO sighting were also among this week’s top news stories.
Camp Hot Wells’ extensive list of beer, wines and more offers good reason to soak your feet
The drink list also includes seltzers, sakes and ciders, including a by-the-bottle-only Basque label called Isastegi Sagardo Naturala.
City of San Antonio asks judge to dismiss Reproductive Justice Fund lawsuit
Anti-abortion activists want to shut down the $500,000 fund, created last year to distribute money to nonprofits offering reproductive care.
Texas appeals court overturns Crystal Mason’s conviction, 5-year sentence for illegal voting
Mason gained national attention after she was convicted for voting while under supervised release for felony tax fraud. She said she didn’t know she was ineligible to vote.
Texas GOP officials condemn Charles Butt, chair of San Antonio’s H-E-B
Texas GOP officials in several counties accused Butt of crimes against the party’s platform, including accepting food stamps.
WTF Food News: 7-Eleven releases Big Bite hot dog-flavored sparkling water
Yeah, we said it. And, yeah, we also gagged a little.
New study ranks San Antonio as a top U.S. city for affordable dining
The Alamo City is the eighth-most budget friendly city for dining out, according to the new research.
New project hopes no-cost Lyft and Uber rides can help remedy San Antonio’s drunk driving problem
San Antonio’s newly formed Free Rides Project encourages businesses that serve alcohol to offer free ride share services to patrons who need them.
Three ways to view the total solar eclipse in San Antonio on April 8
The edge of the path of totality will cross over San Antonio from the southwest to the northeast, with the Hill Country towns of Kerrville and Fredericksburg located near its center.
Beloved San Antonio snack shop Jefferson Bodega shutting down
The Bodega’s massive selection of imported snacks, craft beer and ramen made it a destination for the culinarily adventurous.
Three members of family indicted in slaying of pregnant San Antonio teen
Police allege Christopher Preciado killed Savannah Soto, her boyfriend and her unborn child in December.
Kroger shutting down San Antonio grocery delivery business after just 2 years
After a three-decade absence, the grocery company muscled back into the Alamo City using an Amazon-style delivery model.
Shared life and studio space unify the work of two San Antonio artists
Couple Megan Harrison and Jimmy James Canales have different art styles, but they have intertwined in ways no one could have predicted.
As Texas students clash over Israel-Hamas war, Gov. Greg Abbott orders colleges to revise free speech policies
The governor singled out pro-Palestine groups and said they should be subject to discipline.
Alex Jones warns Texans the ‘deep state’ plans sinister shit for the solar eclipse
Counties north of San Antonio issued disaster declarations ahead of the eclipse — something Jones ginned up into a conspiracy theory of biblical proportions.
San Antonio-based Bourbon Street Seafood Kitchen opening fourth location
The $2 million restaurant will be located near Leon Springs.
Major renovations coming to San Antonio’s Central Market store this spring
The remodel, which will be handled two phases, will include expanding cafe seating, moving some departments and adding energy efficient fixtures and equipment.
Canyon Lake eatery Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Grill opening second location
The family-owned and -operated spot is known for artisan baked goods and brunch offerings.
McCombs dealership Native American statue now at San Antonio-area high school
The head of a Native American group said he’s frustrated a public institution is now displaying the statue.
Appeals court votes not to reinstate Texas’ ‘show me your papers’ law
The ruling likely means Texas’ Senate Bill 4 will remain blocked until a court issues a final ruling on its legality.
San Antonio Brahmas face D.C. Defenders in opening game of the UFL season
After surviving last year’s XFL-USFL merger, the Brahmas will return to the Alamodome on Easter Sunday.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: NOAHFINNCE, Indigo de Souza, Bayonne and more
Matt Axton, the son of singer-songwriter Hoyt Axton, also is bringing his easygoing country-rock to town.
San Antonio residents won’t accept Space X launch explanation for UFO sighting
Even after a meteorologist linked the phenomenon to a Cape Canaveral rocket launch, commenters claimed it was extraterrestrial in origin.
Post where Austin bartender claims to have spoken with ‘Rainey Street Killer’ goes viral
Austin police said the recent deaths at Lady Bird Lake that inspired talk of a serial killer have largely been accidental drownings.
Patton Oswalt takes on Abraham Lincoln’s assassination in Apple TV+ series Manhunt
The first three episodes of Manhunt are currently streaming on Apple TV+.
San Antonio pro-voucher candidate Marc LaHood dodges recent voucher question
Although LaHood drew the backing of Gov. Greg Abbott due to his support of vouchers, the GOP candidate was unable to answer a voucher-related question posed by the Express-News Editorial Board.
Iced tea chain HTeaO launches energy shots in San Antonio stores
The new energy shots are available now in four flavors including Lemon, Georgia Peach, Watermelon and Blueberry.
Scooter’s Coffee to open third San Antonio location, this one near Ft. Sam Houston
The new drive-thru coffee spot will open April 5.
Human-rights advocates blast San Antonio police for going to Dubai competition
Police groups from countries with poor human-rights records, including Russia, China and the Philippines, also participated.
San Antonio’s iconic Dry Dock Oyster Bar has reopened and is now BYOB
The spot got new lease on life March 23.
Owners of San Antonio’s Up Scale closing restaurant, moving Little Em’s into it
Up Scale will serve its last plates April 6, and the expanded Little Em’s will reopen late this fall.
Ken Paxton agrees to community service to avoid trial, conviction in securities fraud case
Paxton, who will not have to enter a plea under the terms of the agreement, faced the prospect of decades in prison if he had been convicted of fraud.
Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic riding out of Texas to Philly this year
The last time the all-day concert took place outside Texas was in 2009.
San Antonio’s Joaquin Castro slams Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for calling migrants ‘wild men’
The congressman said Patrick must ‘stop spreading hate before more people are killed.’
Cirque du Soleil’s new country music show Songblazers coming to San Antonio in August
Alongside high-flying acrobats and mind-bending contortionists, a narrative charts the journey of two main characters striving for country music stardom.
San Antonio’s JW Marriott resort adding new pizza concept
Fiamme Pizzeria’s claim to fame will be its Italian-made Morello Forni mosaic pizza oven, according to resort officials.
Cost of living comfortably in San Antonio jumped 43% from last year
Last year, a San Antonio resident needed a little over $59,000 to live comfortably. Now they need $85,000, according to a new study.
Ted Cruz tries to troll old law-school classmate, confuses him with someone else
Cruz wrongly identified California state Sen. Scott Wiener as former Congressman Anthony Weiner, who resigned after reports that he sent naughty pics to women.
Chef’s Table Mediterranean Grill opens second San Antonio-area location
A coffee shop and bakery also are expected to open next door to the new restaurant.
Two new pedestrian bridges planned for San Antonio’s Pearl district
The bridges will connect existing parts of the Pearl to new development across the San Antonio River.
With downtowns drying up, San Antonio owes more than empty promises about an NBA arena
Downtown office vacancy rates in big cities have reached unheard-of highs as workers who shifted to working from home during the pandemic stayed.
Long-running country-punk outfit Hickoids celebrating 40-year anniversary with San Antonio gig
The Thursday, March 28, show at the Lonesome Rose will include a full performance of the group’s debut album.
A new documentary reveals the real Eagle Pass
Robie Flores’ The In Between is a love letter to la frontera — and a humanizing refutation of GOP fear-mongering.
How plans for a West Texas drag show turned into a war over the First Amendment
In the staunchly conservative Panhandle, LGBTQ+ Texans say political and legal battles overlook their humanity.
Study: San Antonio ranks among worst U.S. metros for electric vehicle owners
Despite its lack of infrastructure, SA increased its number of available EV chargers by 31% between 2022 and 2023.
PETA activists to protest SeaWorld’s 60th anniversary in San Antonio this weekend
The pod of animal rights activists accuses SeaWorld of causing the premature deaths of dolphins and orcas.
Texas Medical Board proposes new guidance for abortion medical exceptions
The guidance was disappointing to reproductive rights advocates who were seeking more specificity and a list of conditions that could qualify.
Drake’s Cash Giveaway, Luis Vaton: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Plenty of folks also read a humorous story about Mexican businesses knocking off well-known Texas brands.
Two porn websites face millions in fines after Texas accuses them of ignoring its age-verification law
The lawsuit by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton comes after Pornhub, RedTube and YouPorn pulled out of Texas.
San Antonio’s Lovers Pizzeria closing Saturday, March 30, to relocate
The new location will offer more space for a larger oven and a bar.
Super PAC backing Ted Cruz got $215,000 in revenue from San Antonio’s iHeartMedia
Although the senator has said he receives no money for recording his podcast, the media conglomerate carrying it funneled lots of cash to a PAC backing his reelection.
Jim’s Restaurant, Cicada Cellars: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Garrison Brothers’ Cowboy Bourbon and beloved eatery Sichuan House also made our list of most-read stories.
Owners of San Antonio goth club Cream taking over former Squeezebox space on St. Mary’s
Unlike Cream’s gothy trappings, new club Neon Moon will offer ice house vibes and feature nu metal, country and rock along with karaoke.
San Antonio councilman asked pastor with reported history of anti-gay remarks to give prayer
Pastor Patrick Jones spoke at the invitation of Councilman Manny Pelaez during a meeting where council discussed creating a permanent LGBTQ+ advisory board.
San Antonio had fifth-highest rate of VPN searches after Pornhub cut off access in Texas
People statewide began searching for VPNs as a workaround after Pornhub stopped accepting traffic from Texas.
Immigrant families on edge amid uncertainty over new Texas law
Advocates for immigrant rights say they worry the law could encourage racial profiling. The law’s authors say it won’t likely be enforced beyond the border.
These San Antonio restaurants are offering Easter brunch and dinner
Josephine Street, Central Market and Bakery Lorraine are among the food businesses offering Easter specials.
San Antonio Spurs will take on the Suns and Kevin Durant in back-to-back games
Scheduled for Saturday and Monday, the home games will pit Victor Wembanyama against his favorite player when he grew up in France.
San Antonio’s Flying Saucer to host 9th annual crawfish boil this Saturday
The all-you-can-eat event will kick off at 1 p.m.
Return of the Living Dead reunion will bring cult film’s stars to San Antonio
In addition to scream queen Linnea Quigley, this weekend’s event will include actors Thom Mathews, Miguel Nunez and Beverly Randolph from the 1985 horror-comedy.
San Antonio’s annual Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice is taking place Saturday
The two-mile-long march will depart from the Guadalupe Theater.
San Antonio’s ACS failed to follow up with ‘rescue partners,’ audit says
ACS officials said they have since fixed problems highlighted in the report, including failures to follow up on animals’ safety and sterilization status.
San Antonio’s Haven for Hope asking for book donations
‘We have plenty of children’s books, but our adult section is bare,’ the organization said in a social media post.
San Antonio educator named as city’s seventh poet laureate
Eddie Vega will replace Napthali DeLeon, who was removed from the post four months into his term.
Enforcing Texas’ new immigration law may be challenging, even for authorities that support it
A new law allowing local authorities to deport migrants remains tied up in court. Even if it goes back into effect, logistical challenges could complicate enforcement.
Bad Takes: Texas’ attacks on libraries are attacks on valuable public institutions
Recent religiously motivated campaigns in the Lone Star State seek to ban books and saddle libraries with onerous censorship regimes.
Flamenco artist Belen Maya to perform one-woman show at San Antonio’s Brick at Blue Star
In Yo Quiero Ser Humana, Maya reveals her journey through the world of flamenco through dance and spoken word.
Fiesta San Antonio’s Taste of the Republic culinary event drops 2024 chef lineup
Chefs from restaurants including The Cherrity Bar, 2M Smokehouse, Cuishe Cocina Mexicana and more will participate.
Judge rules San Antonio cop charged in Erik Cantu shooting will be tried in Bexar County
Attorneys representing James Brennand argued it would be impossible for the former SAPD officer to receive a fair trial here.
New Vietnamese banh mi spot to coming to Northwest San Antonio this month
Banh Mi 102 will offer its first 25 guests a complimentary banh mi and milk tea combo on opening day.
San Antonio’s Sichuan House appearing on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
The beloved Asian eatery is the third local spot to be featured on Guy Fieri’s show this month.
Supreme Court hears case of San Antonio woman who alleges arrest was politically motivated
Former Castle Hills Councilwoman Sylvia Gonzalez alleges her in 2019 arrest was politically motivated, violating her First Amendment rights.
Comedian Jim Gaffigan brings Barely Alive tour to San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center Thursday
The title of his latest tour suggests he’ll probably mine similarly fatalistic territory to his most recent special, Dark Pale.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Descendents, Black Flag, Jad Fair and more
A performance by Ernie Durawa and Murali Coryell is a pairing of two top-notch musicians with both jazz and rock chops.
Free event series Cochineala returns to Confluence Park on Saturday
Cochineala: Bioluminescence will feature an illuminated firefly performance, interactive art exhibitions and educational presentations.
Texas’ new immigration law is blocked again
Hours after the U.S. Supreme Court had allowed Senate Bill 4 to go into effect, a federal appeals court let an earlier injunction stand. SB 4 lets Texas police arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the Texas-Mexico border.
Assclown Alert: Doubling down on a racist conspiracy theory with U.S. Rep. Chip Roy
The Austin-San Antonio congressman is once again spreading the racist ‘Great Replacement’ theory.
Send in the Clown: RuPaul’s Drag Race star creates beautiful, creepy aesthetic in Jimbo’s Drag Circus
Jimbo’s Drag Circus is now on a North American tour that will include a Thursday, March 21, stop at San Antonio’s Aztec Theatre.






