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Self-Sufficient Star: San Antonio chef Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin isn’t done blazing culinary trails
Dobbertin has been behind some of San Antonio’s most popular and innovative Asian fusion concepts in recent years.
Google expands its San Antonio broadband service to include small businesses
The tech giant began serving residential customers here in 2016 and now is targeting small businesses.
Here’s where to take Dad for Father’s Day meals, discounts in San Antonio
Local restaurants are offering special menus and even cooking classes to celebrate fathers.
Assclown Alert: Stoking the fires of anti-immigrant hate with Gov. Greg Abbott
The Texas governor’s new ‘most wanted list’ of immigrants is his latest attempt to gin up fear for political gain.
Texas cinema chain Alamo Drafthouse acquired by Sony Pictures
Word of the buyout, which includes two San Antonio cinemas, comes a week after several North Texas locations unexpectedly closed.
San Antonio’s Overtime Theater stages In a Margaret Atwood Minute
The Overtime’s presentation of the dystopian play penned by Anne Valentino opens Friday, June 14.
Live and Local: After hiatus, San Antonio Music Showcase is returning June 22
This year’s roster of more than 100 local acts is the biggest in the festival’s history.
San Antonio’s Presa House Gallery showing elegantly restrained prints by Marco Sánchez
The El Paso-Ciudad Juarez artist captures the essence of an region that’s often maligned and misunderstood.
San Antonio Spurs to host free NBA Draft watch party at The Rock at La Cantera
Those who RSVP and arrive early will receive free drink tickets while supplies last.
Feds could freeze funding if Texas doesn’t speed up Medicaid, food stamp applications
Texas has a backlog of more than 90,000 food stamp applications. The oldest is from 10 months ago.
San Antonio Burger Week’s specialty sandos are varied, but peppery heat is a running theme
At least 30 restaurants are participating in Burger Week, which runs June 14-24 and raises money for the SA Food Bank.
‘War on white America’: Influential Texas group hosting pro-Christian nationalism conference
True Texas Project has for years worked with Attorney General Ken Paxton, Sen. Ted Cruz and other prominent Republicans.
Nicosi dessert bar to debut June 26 at San Antonio’s Pullman Market
The reservation-only and no-phones-allowed Nicosi is the third dining spot to open inside the Pearl’s new culinary market.
San Antonio’s Hot Joy leaving its longtime Southtown location
The Asian fusion restaurant is heading to the same Broadway and Jones Avenue building that houses NOLA Brunch & Beignets and burger spot Pumpers.
Bad Takes: Taking voting rights from people convicted of felonies is a form of ballot suppression
Disenfranchisement laws date back to the Jim Crow era, and they primarily targeted Black people, according to experts.
Groundbreaking ‘Xicanx: Dreamers + Changemakers’ exhibition opening in San Antonio
The show, featuring art works created between the 1970s and the present, will run through Oct. 6 at the Contemporary at Blue Star.
C. Thomas Howell on the importance of making Westerns as authentic as possible
The Nacogdoches resident stars as an old-school cowboy in Ride, which hits streaming services this Friday.
Buena Vista Social Orchestra bringing Cuban rhythms to San Antonio’s Empire Theatre
The group, scheduled to play Oct. 16, is led by Jesus “Aguaje” Ramos, the original bandleader, arranger and trombonist of the Buena Vista Social Club.
Texas sues to block new Biden administration rule protecting access to some gender transition care
In March, the federal government said providers can’t deny gender care to transgender people that would be provided to others for other purposes.
The fight over downtown San Antonio’s Phipps Building takes a new turn
In a court filing, attorney and Paramour owner Martin Phipps accused the building’s owner of locking out tenants over the weekend.
Texas is 10th-worst state for vehicle thefts, new study shows
Nearly 100,000 vehicles were stolen in the Lone Star State from 2012 to 2022.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Os Mutantes, Grant Lee Phillips, Jess Williamson
Hip-hop collective Weapons of Mass Creation is also bringing its consciousness-raising sound to town.
Uvalde families sue UPS, FedEx for shipping rifle used in Robb Elementary shooting
The suit, filed in Bexar County district court, alleges the companies knew the shooter was underage at the time he bought the AR-15-style rifle.
Federal authorities in Texas cracking down on machine gun-conversion ‘switches’
The number of the devices, which convert commercial firearms into automatic weapons, has exploded in recent years, authorities said.
The Watchers director Ishana Night Shyamalan talks horror, nepotism in Hollywood
The filmmaker and daughter of Oscar-nominee M. Night Shyamalan has made her directorial debut.
Owner of San Antonio nightspot Bentley’s has 2 new concepts in the works
McFlys Bar and Just Like Heaven will share a nearly 5,000-square-foot structure at 829 N. Alamo St.
San Antonio Brahmas heading to UFL Championship after 25-15 victory over St. Louis
The Brahmas will next take on the Birmingham Stallions in the UFL Championship game on June 16.
New sports bar concept Tribute planned for San Antonio’s Creamery complex
Tribute is the latest of six separate concepts to open at the venue, which occupies a former Borden creamery near the Pearl.
Group demands San Antonio university investigate claims of First Amendment violations
Pro-Palestinian protesters allege that UTSA’s dean of students barred demonstrators from saying certain words and speaking in Arabic.
World’s largest Buc-ee’s will remain in Texas, company officials say
Buc-ee’s opened the world’s largest gas station in Luling on Monday, and officials with the Texas-based company said it won’t open any larger units outside its home state.
San Antonio’s Tony Gonzales offers odd excuse for nearly losing GOP runoff to ‘AK Guy’
Gonzales blamed his razor-thin win on his lack of ‘polished B.S.’ in the political game.
With new rules, the Texas GOP seeks to keep its elected officials in line
The state party plans to limit primaries to registered Republicans and keep elected officials it censured off the ballot. It’s unclear if it can without legislative approval.
San Antonio Zoo introduces annual pass for its train rides
The $25 pass marks the first time the zoo has offered an annual pass for its miniature train, which has operated since 1956.
Henry Cuellar’s corruption trial delayed until after election
The Laredo Democrat faces allegations of bribery, money laundering and working on behalf of a foreign government.
Food and service at San Antonio’s unassuming Pazzo Pastaria worthy of raves
The neighborhood eatery opened in 2023 to considerable fanfare, including a Current Best Of San Antonio win for Best New Restaurant.
Displaced to Death: Encampment sweeps increase death rates among the unhoused
Encampment sweeps in unhoused communities result in thousands of unnecessary deaths every year, a former City of San Antonio outreach worker writes.
San Antonio’s Central Market store to host fest celebrating all things Texas
The Texas Behold ‘Em event will feature meats and cheeses, fresh wildflowers, snacks, sauces, wines and bakery favorites, all sourced right here in Texas.
State rejects health insurers’ pleas to halt plan that will shake up coverage for 1.8 million Texans
Affected Texans who receive Medicaid coverage would be shifted to new insurers next year if the state health and human services agency sticks to its plan. It’s now up to the executive commissioner to make a final decision.
Texas GOP adds secession to party’s 2024 official platform
A new provision calls on the Texas Legislature to hold a referendum on the matter in the upcoming general election.
Seven arrested after 26 migrants rescued from human-smuggling operation in San Antonio
The incident comes nearly two years after 46 migrants were found dead in an abandoned tractor trailer in Bexar County.
The Kelly Clarkson Show to feature San Antonio’s Gordon Hartman on ‘Rad Dads’ episode
The program will showcase Hartman’s work to build and sustain ultra-accessible theme park Morgan’s Wonderland.
San Antonio’s Cake Thieves Bakery lands on list of nation’s best vegan donuts
The shoutout from animal rights group PETA comes just in time for National Donut Day, which falls on Friday, June 7.
San Antonio-based Ricos Products hosting third annual Rollercade Retro Roll
Proceeds from the snack-food maker’s event will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Brandon Herrera to request recount in primary runoff against U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales
Herrera said he doesn’t expect the results to change, ‘but I feel I owe it to my volunteers, voters, and supporters to leave no stone unturned.’
Former San Antonio Spur DeMar DeRozan says Popovich cried with him after his father died
The former Spur’s comments came during Thursday’s episode of the 25/10 Show podcast, and the clip has since gone viral.
H-E-B Chairman Charles Butt makes $20 million personal donation to Texas food banks
The summer break can be significantly harder for families in need, since many children rely on school meal programs for breakfast and lunch.
Lap of Luxury: From resort getaways to fine foods, pet pampering is big business in San Antonio
From therapeutic massages to aromatherapy, these resorts, groomers and retailers are going all out to make pets happy.
UK-based St Pierre Bakery bringing free Taste of Paris event to San Antonio’s Pearl complex
The family-friendly event will take place at the Pearl this weekend.
South San Antonio comfort food mainstay Sherry’s Texan reopens in new location
Late last month, the family-owned eatery took a brief break to relocate to its new home near Brooks.
Korean fried-chicken chain bb.q Chicken coming to Northeast San Antonio
The upcoming Live Oak location will be the South Korea-born business’ second in the Alamo City.
Chilaquiles concept Buen Dia will make San Antonio debut next week
The El Paso-born concept is taking over the space that formerly housed Earl Abel’s.
San Antonio GOP candidate arrested on DWI, gun charges following car crash
Ben Mostyn is running to represent Texas House District 117, which includes San Antonio’s South and far West sides.
Texas farmers face mounting expenses as droughts worsen
Rising temperatures intensify drought and increase costs for the heavily subsidized crop insurance program.
Council members say their low pay only allows the rich to hold power in San Antonio
Only three council members including mayoral candidate Manny Pelaez, an attorney by trade, didn’t vocalize support for pay raises at Wednesday’s meeting.
New Texas Democratic group hopes to pump millions into neglected party infrastructure
The new outfit is hoping that its long-term plan will eventually help Democrats become more competitive in statewide races.
San Antonio police officer fired over allegations he took weapons turned over at gun buyback
An aide to the councilman sponsoring the buyback reported seeing an officer put two firearms in his personal vehicle, according to SAPD records.
Former head of San Antonio firefighters’ union tried to blackmail fire department staff, records show
Christopher A. Steele, 57, was arrested last week on stalking charges, a third-degree felony.
Bad Takes: 50-year old movie classic Blazing Saddles skewers contemporary targets
As in the movie, corrupt politicians and their corporate backers employ the tried-and-true tactic of sowing racial discord to divide and conquer.
San Antonio bakery Extra Fine opens Southtown location
The baker’s owners teased plans for a second location this spring, and now it’s in operation.
Texas Stock Exchange backed by BlackRock, Citadel to start trading from Dallas next year
The fledgling exchange wants to put up its first stock listings in 2026, according to its operators.
San Antonio drinkers prefer tequila to vodka by nation’s widest margin
The city beat out Los Angels, Miami and Houston in our thirst for the Mexican spirit.
West San Antonio staple La Amistad Tortilleria closing after nearly 40 years
The beloved neighborhood mainstay, known for its barbacoa and homemade tortillas, will close June 30.
Brooklyn’s Unheard-of Ensemble presenting interactive performance in San Antonio this Saturday
The group harnesses emergent technology, interactive media and revolving collaborations to create its work.
Art exhibition by San Antonio’s Marcy McChesney examines residents’ time during COVID
‘Between Two Dimensions’ revolves around stories told in collage and evoked by individuals’ experiences during the pandemic.
Texas’ two senators near top of the list for taking money from fossil fuel industry
Together, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz have raked in $9.7 million in fossil-fuel industry contributions since 1990, a new report shows.
AI-generated picture of San Antonio ladies feeding Charles Barkley churros goes viral
The image has garnered more than 16,000 likes and 1,300 comments since being posted on Facebook last week.
San Antonio Reddit users not keen on paying for new Spurs, baseball facilities
‘If they can’t afford their stadium, maybe they should stop getting Starbucks on the way to work in the morning and budget better,’ one Reddit user wrote.
Some Texas school officials are skeptical that a K-12 curriculum with Christian influences is the lifeline state leaders promise
Proposed lesson plans could improve student performance and help teachers, Texas education officials say. Not all district leaders and education advocates are convinced.
Travis County DA says he’ll try to overturn Texas governor’s pardon of convicted murderer
Gov. Greg Abbott pardoned Daniel Perry last month after a jury found him guilty of murdering a Black Lives Matter protester in 2020.
San Antonio Democratic congressmen push back against Biden immigration order
The ACLU also said it’s preparing a legal challenge to the White House’s move.
San Antonio council members exchange words with vet defending downtown carriages
Members argued the man misrepresented his credentials when he said he was ‘veterinarian for the City of San Antonio.’
San Antonio’s Wetmore City Limits expected to reopen in August under new name
The longtime North Central watering hole closed in February and is now undergoing renovations.
Bad Takes: Texas Republicans sure love to invoke Orwell without understanding his work
The extreme new platform the Texas GOP adopted at its San Antonio convention is about anything but freedom and democracy.
Fiamme Pizzeria to debut June 20 at San Antonio’s JW Marriott Resort
An Italian-made Morello Forni mosaic pizza oven will deliver flame-kissed pies, according to resort officials.
San Antonio Burger Week returns June 14-24 to benefit the Food Bank
Now in its sixth year, the event will feature specialty burgers from more than 30 local restaurants.
After overlooking O’Rourke, national Democrats show early confidence in Allred
Six years after Beto O’Rourke nearly toppled Ted Cruz, Democrats outside Texas are expressing confidence in Colin Allred’s 2024 challenge.
Former head of San Antonio’s fire union arrested on stalking charge
Chris Steele lead the union during a 2018 scorched-earthy fight with the City of San Antonio for a new contract.
Analysis: Beto Altamirano has a tightrope walk ahead in his run for San Antonio mayor
The tech entrepreneur’s speech outlined some objectives that may not be easy to line up.
How new regulations impact abortion and birth control access in Texas
More than a year after the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, Texas continues to be the largest state in the nation to ban nearly all abortions. But some questions and changes to abortion and birth control access have arisen since then.
Slim Chickens opening fourth San Antonio location, this one on the West Side
Construction on the new restaurant should be complete in the coming weeks.
San Antonio’s Krazy Katsu shuts down Medical Center location
The owners didn’t give a reason for the closure, but their flagship restaurant is still in operation.
First San Antonio location for Taiwan’s 85°C Bakery Café opening at month’s end
The shop will serve up 50 varieties of pastries plus coffee brewed with Guatemalan beans.
Brandon ‘AK Guy’ Herrera’s campaign under FEC scrutiny for $50,000 loan
The South Texas Republican’s campaign treasurer, Thomas Datwyler, also has reported ties to expelled U.S. Rep. George Santos’ campaign.
City of San Antonio ramps up efforts to promote local music and musicians
The city’s Department of Arts & Culture will present Make Music Day San Antonio, a showcase featuring Pop Pistol, Andria Rose, Harvey McLaughlin and more.
National Republicans target Henry Cuellar’s South Texas seat after indictment
The move is a shift in strategy for Republicans who previously focused on other South Texas races even after federal authorities filed criminal charges against the Democrat.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Lionel Richie, Hayes Carll, Todd Rundgren
An orchestral rendition of Dr. Dre’s hip-hop opus 2001 is also coming to town.
Hard rockers Tesla talk songwriting, The Beatles ahead of San Antonio performance
The band behind ‘Signs’ and ‘Modern Day Cowboy’ plays Wednesday, June 5, at the Aztec Theatre.
Kristanna Loken details working with action star Jean-Claude Van Damme in Darkness of Man
‘We see a softer side of Van Damme than we normally do,’ Loken says of the move, which is now streaming.
Widely distributed Texas craft brewer Deep Ellum closes tap room and brewery
The Dallas-based brand, owned by Monster Beverage Corp., will now produce its brews at other facilities.
Henry Cuellar aide’s pay shot up after his role in the alleged bribery scheme, records show
Between 2016 and 2017, Colin Strother was paid through Cuellar’s congressional budget despite not having a clear job or title in the Texas Democrat’s office, three sources told NOTUS.
Jennifer Lopez cancels summer tour, including July 5 date in San Antonio
Those who purchased tickets through Ticketmaster will receive automatic refunds.
‘AK Guy’ says he’s ‘not done fighting’ after runoff loss to Tony Gonzales
Despite that statement, Brandon Herrera said he has no immediate plan to call for a recount.
California’s Round Table Pizza opening second San Antonio location
To commemorate the new restaurant, the chain will offer free pizza for a year for the first 30 guests.
San Antonio Missions not looking to build new stadium near Spurs arena, according to report
Instead, the minor league team is reportedly considering a spot near San Pedro Creek Culture Park.
Parasite actor Song Kang-ho discusses TV debut, international stardom
The actor has taken his first TV role in the Korean period drama Uncle Samsik, which is streaming on Hulu.
Texas Republicans lose their shit on social media after Trump guilty verdict
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz called the verdict a ‘sham’ while Gov. Greg Abbott called the trial a ‘Kangaroo Court.’
Texas Supreme Court rejects challenge to abortion laws
The court ruled against 20 women who said they were denied medically necessary abortions, saying the medical exceptions in the law were broad enough.
Tech entrepreneur Beto Altamirano officially joins San Antonio mayoral race
Altamirano has tapped City Hall insider Andrew Solano and roofing magnate Mike Beldon to lead his campaign.
Indoor pickleball complex planned for north San Antonio suburb of Live Oak
The $2 million facility will offer 12 indoor courts, one outdoor stadium court and a gear shop.
Number of San Antonio-area people experiencing homelessness jumps 7% over prior year
Although the number of people experiencing homelessness spiked, the number of unsheltered people has declined 25% since 2019.
UTSA offering public one last chance to visit original Institute of Texan Cultures site
The university plans to relocate the museum temporarily before finding it a permanent home by 2030.
San Antonio’s first nonstop flight to Philadelphia since 2020 to take off next week
Tickets for the inaugural flight start at a steep $528.
Postino Wine Café reveals June opening date for second San Antonio location
The wine-focused eatery will be located about a half mile north of the Pearl complex.
Eric Bana journeys into rainforest to reprise role in mystery-thriller The Dry 2
Force of Nature: The Dry 2 is currently streaming on VOD platforms.
San Antonio’s Netflix-famous Carnitas Don Raúl food trucks tease first brick-and-mortar location
The restaurant will open this summer near the San Antonio Museum of Art.
Buc-ee’s founder’s son indicted on claims he secretly recorded guests in bathroom, having sex
Mitchell Wasek’s legal defense plans to argue homeowners have the right to set up recording devices without informing guests.
San Antonio restaurant and Americana music venue The Rustic has closed
In a note, the venue’s owners blamed ongoing highway construction and said they have a “vision to relocate.”
Nicki Minaj coming to San Antonio as she extends Pink Friday 2 Tour
General ticket sales for the Sept. 18 show at Frost Bank Center start Friday, but presale is already open.
How Ken Paxton is stretching the boundaries of consumer protection laws to pursue political targets
The attorney general repeatedly uses laws meant to protect against fraudulent or deceptive practices to target hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and LGBTQ+ groups.
Reading of Kiss of the Spider Woman coming to the Tobin Center this Monday
The performance is part of a series in which the audience witnesses dry runs of seminal works with actors reading directly from scripts and stage direction given out loud.
San Antonio Choral Society concert on Sunday will preview works chosen for European tour
The 100-voice choir will showcase ‘haunting melodies of ancient chants to contemporary compositions that challenge the boundaries of vocal expression.’
Ellen DeGeneres’ standup tour coming to San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre in July
The 27-date tour is being billed as the actress, comedian and talk-show host’s final set of standup dates.
Pro-TEXIT candidates win Texas GOP’s top two leadership spots at San Antonio convention
The newly elected chair and vice chair of the state Republican Party both signed a document that included a pledge to hold a secession vote.
Texas House runoffs bring wave of GOP incumbent defeats, give Abbott votes for school vouchers
Six of eight GOP incumbents lost their races. Gov. Greg Abbott declared he ‘now has enough votes to pass school choice.’
The DoSeum’s new ‘Dogs!’ exhibit focuses on science about our canine companions
The San Antonio museum known for its hands-on approach will debut its new dog-focused exhibit this Saturday.
New exhibition at San Antonio’s Ruby City emphasizes photos’ capability to surprise
‘The exhibition revolves around a selection of photo-based works which cause viewers to be surprised or even troubled by their appearance and subject matter or the materials used in their production,’ Ruby City’s director said.
Cityscrapes: As San Antonio’s mayoral race heats up, it’s time for us to ask serious questions
It’s time to make lists of what’s vital for this community’s future and press candidates to give us real answers on what they plan to do.
Owners of San Antonio’s vacant El Tropicano Hotel to spend $46 million on upgrades
Trestle Studio, a developer known for swanky boutique hotels in London and New York, bought the River Walk property late last year.
Critics want outside leader at San Antonio ACS, but two finalists are current staffers
San Antonio’s embattled Animal Care Services department is looking for a replacement for director Shannon Sims, who quietly retired last week.
New vegan concept Kind Burgers opening on San Antonio’s South Side
The new spot from Griselda Munoz, the chef behind plant-based eateries Vegan Avenue and Plantology, aims to provide healthy, accessible food on the South Side.
Assclown Alert: Sphincter snorkeling at Trump’s hush money trial with Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
Patrick and two MAGA-minded members of Texas’ congressional delegation showed up at the New York trial to bestow praise on Trump.
Incumbent Gonzales narrowly defeats ‘AK Guy’ in Texas District 23 Republican runoff
Gonzales won Tuesday’s GOP runoff against Brandon Herrera by fewer than 500 votes.
Bexar County Commissioner Clay-Flores skates to victory in heated runoff
Both Clay-Flores and rival Amanda Gonzalez railed against each other during election-night speeches. The incumbent made accusations of racial harassment.
Kendrick Perkins says he regrets his DPOY vote for Gobert over San Antonio’s Wemby
Wembanyama only garnered 19 votes for DPOY despite having higher overall defensive stats than Minnesota’s Gobert.
Alamo Drafthouse screening 1989’s Road House for ‘Queer Film Theory 101’
The screening this Wednesday at the chain’s Park North theater will also include an introduction by queer comedian Michael Foulk.
San Antonio chef Jason Dady’s new restaurant at Spurs’ La Cantera campus debuts Wednesday
Roca & Martillo will pair American flavors and Tuscan influences.
World’s largest Buc-ee’s to open outside San Antonio next month
Texas will reclaim its title as home to the world’s largest gas station with the opening of the Buc-ee’s in Luling.
Hyundai to hold free anti-theft clinic in San Antonio this weekend
Hyundai Elantras were the most commonly stolen car in San Antonio last year, and widely shared TikTok videos have shown how to quickly start and drive away with the vehicles.
Two San Antonio-area incumbents battling to keep seats in Tuesday’s runoff
Republican U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales and Bexar County Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores are in runoffs because they fell short in their respective primaries.
San Antonio Shipley Do-Nuts locations offering free glazed donuts June 7
The free goods can be redeemed in-person or online, with any other purchase.
San Antonio’s newly opened Pullman Market now offering discounts to military members
Card-carrying service members can snag up to 10% off purchases every Monday.
Retirements at San Antonio’s KSAT-TV likely stem from buyout offer
The retirement of six veteran journalists at the ABC affiliate mirrors departures at other Graham Media Group stations.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Alejandro Escovedo, Samara Joy, High Desert Queen
Indie-rock act Dreamer Boy, which adds to Southern twang to Americana, R&B and rock, also is coming to town.
The Paloma and the gin and tonic are both worthy contenders for best hot-weather cocktail
Both cocktails can be refreshing in their simplest versions, but they’re also a snap to elevate.
NOAA meteorologists predict 2024 hurricane season will have ‘highest-ever’ number of named storms
NOAA predicts 17 to 25 named storms, and of those, eight to 13 are expected to become hurricanes.
Proposed Texas GOP platform calls for the Bible in schools, electoral changes that would lock Democrats out of statewide office
The platform was voted on Saturday, with tallies expected next week. Other planks call abortion homicide and gender-transition care ‘child abuse.’
Never Surrender: More than 4 decades on, metal act Saxon is still running on Hell, Fire & Chaos
The pioneering metal band will play San Antonio’s Tobin Center on Thursday, May 30, with Uriah Heep.
German actress Franka Potente talks 25th anniversary of Run Lola Run, living in Texas as student
Run Lola Run is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the release of a 4K restoration at select theaters on June 7.
Texans are falling behind on their light bills — especially during extreme heat
One organization helping Texans pay their electric bills said the average household was $1,400 behind.
San Antonio opens cooling centers, offers tips for Memorial Day weekend heat
Temperatures are expected to meet or exceed 100 degrees over the long weekend.
New exhibition at San Antonio’s Briscoe Museum centered around wildlife paintings
The “Survival of the Fittest” exhibition will showcase works by four European masters of known for traveling to depict their subjects in natural surroundings.
Dangerous Texas Memorial Day heat made 5 times more likely by global warming
Punishing heat arriving across South Texas this week places most residents in region under ‘extreme’ threat of negative heat-related health impacts.
‘The Patrón’: How Henry Cuellar and his family control Webb County, Texas
The congressman, his brother and his sister wield unusual power in South Texas. Documents and interviews with more than 25 local officials, business leaders and residents show just how far it stretches.
‘The house is on fire’: Texas GOP plots its next chapter amid civil war, depleted staff, funding drops
Under outgoing chair Matt Rinaldi, the party’s donor base has shrunk as it aligns with two far-right megadonors.
Families of Uvalde shooting victims suing gun manufacturer, Instagram, video game company
The lawsuit accuses Daniel Defense, the manufacturer of the shooter’s weapon, of marketing its products to young people.
Popular San Antonio brunch spot Nola reopening in new digs this Saturday
The new location, 1101 Broadway, boasts a private party room, walk-up window and more parking than its previous St. Mary’s Street spot.
New San Antonio craft cocktail-spot Privilege taking over former PK’s Bar and Grill
The cocktail-centric menu was developed by San Antonio chef Brian West, known for Fiesta’s Taste of the Republic event.
Shannon Sims quietly retires as director of San Antonio Animal Care Services
In-person interviews for Sims’ replacement are slated to begin next week.
Houston-based wine haven Art of Cellaring expanding to San Antonio this summer
Former Maverick Brasserie beverage guru Josh Thomas is helming the venture, which includes climate-controlled storage, a retail space, a lounge and a wine school.
Documents detail how Texas’ DEI ban is changing university campuses
In an update to lawmakers, university system leaders expressed worries about how the ban might affect crucial applications for federal funds.
San Antonio’s Cuban-Mexican fusion restaurant Paladar excels at breaking the rules
The Broadway corridor eatery excels both with experimental dishes and those that stick to classic recipes.
Texas GOP convention kicks off with party leaders attacking Speaker Dade Phelan
Phelan’s foe Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick urged Republicans to stop giving Democrats a say in the speaker election.
San Antonio council members, other officials call for rail service to Austin in letter to Pete Buttigieg
The letter to the U.S. Transportation Secretary comes shortly after the first meeting of the Central Texas Passenger Rail Advisory Committee.
Six longtime on-air personalities retiring from San Antonio TV station KSAT
The departures include Mark Austin, Jessie Degollado, Marilyn Moritz, Mike Osterhage, Ursula Pari and David Sears.
San Antonio’s Smoke Skybar opening new nightclub, mezzanine areas
The new areas are part of a years-long improvement project from the downtown business.
Anti-abortion doctor appointed to Texas maternal death review committee
Dr. Ingrid Skop, an influential anti-abortion advocate, will now be reviewing maternal deaths for the state.
San Antonio tech CEO Beto Altamirano appears poised to enter mayoral race
‘He is this very strange combination of a young Henry Cisneros mashed up with a young Julián Castro with a business mind,’ one San Antonio political consultant said.
NBC purchase of NBA TV rights could end Charles Barkley’s San Antonio reign of terror
With TNT’s Inside the NBA facing cancellation if a deal goes through, Barkley’s attacks on the waistlines of SA residents may come to an end.
Laredo-based restaurant chain Taco Palenque expanding its San Antonio footprint
The city’s 11th Taco Palenque will take over a long-vacant Sonic near The Cove and Sancho’s.
Robert Salcido stepping down as the Pride Center San Antonio’s executive director
Salcido, who led the group for 13 years, will serve until the end of the month.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Taking Back Sunday, Trophy Eyes, Dan Deacon
Texas singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz is also bringing her distinctive take on Americana to the Alamo City.
Families of Uvalde shooting victims sue Texas DPS officers for waiting to confront gunman
In a separate settlement, the city of Uvalde will pay $2 million to the families, create a permanent memorial to the victims and provide enhanced training for police officers.
Owner of San Antonio’s Curry Boys reveals location of planned second restaurant
The nationally lauded eatery will expand to a busy intersection in Stone Oak.
In 75th lawsuit against Biden, Paxton sues to stop new gender identity guidelines for employers
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton aims new lawsuit at Biden Administration to halt compliance of gender identity mandates in the workplace.
Austin-based P. Terry’s opens new San Antonio location on Broadway corridor
The store was built on the land that previously housed longtime Broadway eatery King’s Palace Chinese Restaurant.
Texas drivers are among the nation’s worst, according to new study
The Lone Star State recorded high totals of fatal drunk-driving and drowsy-driving crashes.
Austin Police wrote letter in support of convicted killer Daniel Perry’s pardon
The department’s interim chief said she decided against sending the letter after a discussion with city officials.
Former mayor of San Antonio suburb charged with breaking into U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6
Trina Reyes, who served as Von Ormy’s mayor from 2015 to 2017, faces charges including entering a restricted building and disruptive conduct in the Capitol.
Tobin Center’s new season of musicals will include Dear Evan Hansen and more
The Addams Family, Shrek The Musical and two productions centered around classic soul and R&B are coming to the San Antonio stage.
Standup comic David Koechner, known for role on The Office, coming to San Antonio
Koechner, who performs this Friday and Saturday at Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, is also a longtime presence in LA’s standup scene.
First Look: New North San Antonio bar The Break Room takes over long-vacant space
The Break Room’s grand opening is slated for June 1, company officials said.
Guadalupe Dance Company and Mariachi Azteca de América team on new production
Paisajes del Alma (Landscapes of the Soul), which debuts Thursday, was commissioned by the San Antonio Museum of Art.
Bexar judge launches committee of political heavyweights to explore Austin-San Antonio rail
The 24-member committee, which includes former San Antonio Mayor Henry Cisneros, held its first meeting earlier this month.
San Antonio’s Sweet Baker co-owner hospitalized after car crash
A GoFundMe has been set up to help pay for co-owner Stephanie Padilla’s medical expenses.
At five hour hearing, no one is happy with Texas Medical Board’s proposed abortion guidance
Doctors, lawyers and advocates say the state board’s new guidance still doesn’t clarify when doctors can legally perform abortions.
San Antonio’s Saucy Birds restaurant closing after less than 6 months in business
The restaurant launched in January after chef-owner Ceasar Zepeda shut down his Sangria on the Burg concept.
Teacher at San Antonio’s North East ISD accused of using racist language during class
The district confirmed the Bradley Middle School teacher was fired following an investigation.
Indicted South Texas Rep. Cuellar spends majority of campaign cash on legal fees
A new analysis shows the congressman, now facing bribery charges, diverted more than half of his 2024 campaign money into legal fees.
Report: Texas is the state with the highest risk of alcoholism
With the highest rate of uninsured residents, it’s hard for Texans to find alcoholism treatment and support, the study found.
San Antonio Red Lobster’s gear auctioned off for $15,500 following abrupt closure
The Orlando-based chain, now in Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, last week shuttered more than 10% of its stores.
San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama lands spot on NBA All-Rookie team
Wemby is the 12th player in Spurs franchise history to be named to All-Rookie team
Pope blasts Texas AG Paxton’s suit to shut down migrant-aiding Catholic charity
Pope Francis called Ken Paxton’s attempt to close El Paso-based Annunciation House ‘madness.’
Jukebox musical Rock of Ages strutting into San Antonio’s Tobin Center
The Tony-nominated musical is built around ’80s rock hits by Journey, Poison, Bon Jovi, Styx, Pat Benatar and more.
Texas town of Kyle again fails to break record of biggest gathering for people with same name
Only 706 Kyles showed up to the annual Gathering of the Kyles, or less than half of last year’s turnout.
San Antonio’s Elotitos Corn Bar closes Government Hill location
The shop opened in December 2022. Its owner said he’ll now focus on his flagship location on Fredericksburg Road.
San Antonio Brahmas secure UFL playoff spot with 20-15 win over Arlington
The Brahmas will take on the No. 1 seeded Birmingham Stallions in their final regular season matchup on Saturday.
Donald Trump says he’d consider Ken Paxton for U.S. attorney general
Trump told a reporter in Texas this weekend that Paxton is ‘a very talented guy.’
Peso Pluma pushes back summer concert date in San Antonio
The Mexican breakout star is rescheduling his Frost Bank Center show along with several other stops on his current tour.
Disney’s Frozen musical coming to San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre
The three-time Tony-nominated musical’s run starts May 22.
Youth Movement: Victor Wembanyama and the young Spurs look ahead to a new season
San Antonio likely has its eyes toward next season’s strong draft.
Table Talk: Getting a read on new downtown San Antonio arrival The Newstand
Actor Tommy Lee Jones’ one-time private chef and a former speech pathologist are behind the new venture.
In Play: San Antonio screenwriter Paco Farias discusses latest script for golf drama The Long Game
Set in the 1950s, The Long Game tells the true-life story of a group of Mexican American teens in Del Rio who form a golf team.
The state says Shelby Park is open. Some locals beg to differ.
The experiences of Eagle Pass residents and a journalist contradict government statements, which themselves are inconsistent, about access to a public park.
Fredericksburg Peach Fest to pop up at The Shops at La Cantera Saturday, June 15
The La Cantera pop-up is a preview to the Fredericksburg Peach Fest itself, which will take place Saturday, July 6.
San Antonio’s The Hangar Bar and Grill expands with third location
The Hangar’s newest outpost will take over an empty Dog Haus space on the city’s West Side.
More than half of Texas homes selling below market value, study finds
Homes in San Antonio are selling for 2% less than they were a year ago.
Fast-expanding Chicken Salad Chick opening fourth San Antonio location
The store will be at the intersection of Lockhill Selma Road and Loop 1604.
San Antonio Music Showcase returning June 22 after five-year hiatus
The event will include more than 50 local acts and DJs across an array of genres, from hip-hop and rock to Latin and Americana.
San Antonio City Council overwhelmingly votes to keep Migrant Resource Center open
The vote reimburses the city for money already spent and allows San Antonio to seek additional FEMA funds.
Muslim advocacy group sues Gov. Abbott over order cracking down on campus protests
The suit, which argues the governor is violating students’ free speech rights, also names UTSA President Taylor Eighmy as defendant.
Honky Tonk Man: San Antonio’s Bill Malone is country music’s most revered scholar
Malone wrote the groundbreaking book Country Music USA, which became the basis for Ken Burns’ PBS documentary Country Music.
Houston-based BB’s Tex-Orleans abruptly closes South San Antonio location
The chain, which entered the Alamo City in 2021, still has a location on the far West Side.
San Antonio council moves to closed-door session to discuss fire union contract
Thursday’s executive session was called despite the mayor last week saying the discussion should happen in public.
Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, veteran who killed police brutality protester in 2020
A Travis County jury sentenced Perry to 25 years in prison last year, prompting Abbott to ask the state parole board to review his case.
San Antonio’s departing ACS director rails against critics during farewell speech
Shannon Sims’ comments come before his planned retirement this summer and as the city actively searches for his replacement.
San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama wanted Star Wars toy to be first big purchase with NBA paycheck
Wemby had his eyes on an $850 LEGO Millennium Falcon set, according to Sports Illustrated.
New details emerge in wage-theft suit against San Antonio favorite Delia’s Tamales
Attorneys for plaintiffs who worked at the popular South Texas chain alleged its owners kept two sets of books.
Bluefin Sushi & Ramen opens first San Antonio location at The Rim
The new eatery is the chain’s fifth, and the first location outside of its Austin-area home base.
Assclown Alert: Clamoring for Christian dictatorship with Texas-based preacher Joel Webbon
‘Constitution be damned,’ Webbon declared, describing the kind of Christian strongman he’d like to see running the U.S.
Bad Takes: Texas-sized tax breaks for movie productions are a glitzy new take on corporate welfare
Texas lawmakers approved $200 million to incentivize movie and TV production in Texas, but experts warn the economic returns don’t add up.
With rule change, American Airlines will offer nonstop flight between San Antonio and D.C.
The flight could be added in late summer or early fall, according to airport officials.
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s ex-campaign chief blames him for city hall ‘clown show’
‘This is just more of Nirenberg being a terrible leader, or not a leader at all,’ political consultant Kelton Morgan said.
San Antonio’s new Creamery complex to host latte-art throwdown next week
More than 30 baristas will go head-to-head for cash prizes.
San Antonio could land direct flights to Washington, D.C., through FAA bill
The legislation opens the number of direct flights to Washington National, but experts said SA needs to convince air carriers those flights would make business sense.
San Antonio youth arts nonprofit SAY Sí holding family friendly block party
The Saturday, May 18, gathering will include an art market, creative activities in four indoor students and DJ sets from SAY Sí students.
San Antonio Spurs fans frustrated after Wemby’s Nike shoe sells out in minutes
Online entrepreneurs have already begun reselling the sold-out sneakers on eBay for nearly double the retail price.
San Antonio’s Mission Marquee presenting free screening of Barbie this Saturday
The movie was the biggest blockbuster of 2023 and also picked up eight Academy Award nominations.
Schrodinger’s Catfish at San Antonio’s Overtime Theater wryly questions reality
Playwright Lemuel Mitchell’s science fiction-romance runs May 17-25.
Norteño act Grupo Frontera to play at San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center in August
Tickets for Grupo Frontera’s San Antonio show go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.
San Antonio’s McNay Art Museum holding mezcal, Mexican wine event
The Friday, May 17, tasting is tied to the museum’s De La Torre Brothers exhibition ‘Upward Mobility.’
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Chris Isaak, Kamasi Washington, Uli Jon Roth and more
The Texases are also bringing classic country to Stable Hall.
Cash Grab: Ted Cruz’s podcast deal doesn’t pass the smell test
Despite concerns the Texas firebrand is skirting federal campaign finance laws, experts said the Federal Election Commission is unlikely to take action.
San Antonio’s Extra Fine to open Southtown location at end of May
At one point, the bakery also had its sights on a downtown location, but those plans are now on hold.
Busy highway stretch near downtown San Antonio to close for construction
Two upper level lanes of I-10 West between West Popular Street and Fulton Avenue will be closed through June 30.
San Antonio Spurs and Alienware partner on free gaming event this Sunday
The Game at The Rock will take place at The Rock at La Cantera, and it’s open to players of all skill levels.
Texas’ oldest craft brewery to celebrate 30 years in business with San Antonio events
Saint Arnold Brewing Co. founder Brock Wagner will visit Flying Saucer and Elsewhere Garden Bar this Thursday.
San Antonio councilman accuses mayoral candidate of leaking executive-session information
Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez’s swipe at colleague Manny Pelaez comes as council prepares to discuss the future of City Attorney Andy Segovia.
Red Lobster closes one of its six San Antonio locations as part of national downsizing
A South Side location has closed permanently, and the store’s entire contents are already up for auction.
Original San Antonio Burger Boy location unveils newly renovated interior
The newly zhuzhed space features a lot of the brand’s signature shade of orange.
Clayton Perry weighing run for San Antonio mayor despite pleading no contest to DWI
A former Perry aide said the one-time councilman’s biggest obstacle to becoming mayor aren’t his past legal problems but his right-wing politics.
Contractors for SpaceX’s South Texas site claim company stiffed them for $2.5 million
At least 72 construction liens have been filed against billionaire Elon Musk’s South Texas-based rocket company since 2019, records show.
Houston woman is third guilty plea in Henry Cuellar bribery case
Irada Akhoundova pleaded guilty to facilitating a $60,000 payment to Imelda Cueller, the congressman’s wife, that she believed would benefit Azerbaijan and its state-run oil company.
Texas delegation urges Congress to withhold aid to Mexico over water treaty dispute
A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers are demanding appropriators withhold funds for the country until Mexico lives up to its end of a 1944 water treaty that requires it to send 1.75 million acre-feet to the U.S. every five years.
Philadelphia-based Insomnia Cookies to make San Antonio debut later this year
The brand — known for serving its variety of warm sweets at all hours of the day — will open two new SA locations in the coming months.
Swanky San Antonio rooftop bar Lunatique now open at Creamery complex
The lounge boasts nearly 360-degree views, craft cocktails and DJ entertainment.
South San Antonio’s Don Benito’s Cocina y Cantina permanently closing
The restaurant, owned by Benny and Lisa Costello of Tio’s Tex-Mex and Tia’s Taco Hut, gave no reason for its closure.
San Antonio Library lands $385,000 more for Las Palmas branch renovation
Residents are also invited to provide input on how it should be used.
Billionaire Jeff Bezos opens tuition-free pre-school in San Antonio area
Those with children 3 to 5 years old can enter a lottery for a chance to enroll their child through July 14.
Man’s claims of being dumped off Austin bridge could reignite serial killer speculation
A visitor from Boston told a British publication he’d been drugged and dumped off a bridge where another person’s body was found in 2019.
San Antonio Spurs get lucky at 2024 NBA Draft Lottery
Spurs GM Brian Wright dismissed concerns about the supposed lack of talent in this year’s draft.
Gov. Greg Abbott balks after White House proposes stricter asylum rules
The White House wants to reject asylum claims for migrants with past criminal convictions, but the Texas governor called the proposed change ‘feckless.’
When Texas jails issue tablets, it comes at cost for inmates and families
A handful of Texas jails have issued electronic tablets to inmates. Counties can make money off their use.
Texas’ DEI ban almost ended cultural graduations. Latina students at UT-Austin fought to keep theirs.
Graduating students raised funds and took the lead organizing smaller ceremonies meant to highlight their identities and cultural heritage.
Wembanyama goes full alien and accepts Rookie of the Year award at San Antonio planetarium
The 7-foot-4 phenomenon received the trophy Saturday at San Antonio College’s Scobee Education Center & Planetarium.
Distillers want to decriminalize making booze at home
Modern moonshiners are caught between the interests of the federal government, spirits industry bigwigs, and even the Federalist Society.
‘You are the best El Jefe’: Henry Cuellar’s alleged brazen foreign bribery schemes
The powerful Laredo congressman is indicted for allegedly acting as a foreign agent for Azerbaijan and a Mexican bank in exchange for at least $600,000 in bribes.
New Braunfels’ Cancun Mexican restaurant being rebuilt after fire
The owner said he hopes to complete construction and open as early as December.
DPS has charged hundreds of migrants who rushed a border gate with rioting. A judge has thrown out the charges.
Two different groups surged through an El Paso border gate. An El Paso judge has twice thrown out the resulting criminal charges.
UT Health San Antonio leading $11 million study of oral vaccine for chlamydia
Chlamydia is the nation’s most commonly reported sexually transmitted disease.
Study ranks Texas as worst state for mental health for second year in a row
Texans lack access to health insurance, affordable care and mental health treatment centers, according to researchers.
San Antonio-based H-E-B to spend $10 million remodeling Castle Hills store
The plans come weeks after the grocery chain said it plans major upgrades to its Broadway Central Market store.
Northwest San Antonio’s Thai Taste shuts doors, says closure may be temporary
The business had been slinging Thai staples for nearly 30 years.
San Antonio’s Alamo Colleges extending bachelor’s degree programs to all 5 campuses
The district also has branded its four-year programs under the ‘Alamo U’ name.
First Look: San Antonio’s new Pullman Market is a bustling foodie haven
The variety of high-quality eats is impressive, and the overall vibe of the space is trendy and welcoming — if a bit cacophonous.
Anti-abortion crusader’s deposition requests generate fear, but no findings
Jonathan Mitchell has filed at least nine petitions seeking information from abortion activists, doctors and women. None have been approved by a judge.
San Antonio City Council divided over whether to remove city attorney
Five members of council held a press conference Thursday to question whether City Attorney Andy Segovia is fit for the job. Mayoral candidate and council colleague Manny Pelaez called their move ‘disappointing.’
South Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar’s top aide leaves. More may follow.
Jake Hochberg — who’s served as Cuellar’s chief of staff since 2021 — left Monday, and others are reportedly mulling departures.
Culture Commons Gallery to host sustainability inspired poetry night on Thursday
Current and former SA Poet Laureates and local poets will perform original work at the event.
Two political consultants plead guilty in Henry Cuellar bribery case
The Laredo Democrat faces federal charges of bribery, money laundering and working on behalf of a foreign government.
San Antonio Spurs fans worked up over Whataburger’s NBA tweet
After the Alamo City-based company mentioned two other hoops teams but not Wembanyama’s Rookie of the Year win, some fans called for a boycott.
Texas-based brunch spot Toasted Yolk Café plans first San Antonio location
The new restaurant will open later this year at the intersection of Highway 151 and Hunt Lane.
San Antonio home cook to appear on PBS show The Great American Recipe
Jon Hinojosa, a founding director of the San Antonio nonprofit Say Sí, is one of eight competitors on the series.
Maeve’s Many Faces: Government Hill cocktail spot packs plenty of ambition into its small menu
Maeve’s drinks menu, accessible via QR code, features nine ‘signature’ cocktails and four ‘classics.’
Italian restaurant chain Bella Sera opening New Braunfels location
The spot is slated to open sometime this month in the former TJ’s Burgers space.
Junior H, one of urban Mexican music’s biggest performers, coming back to San Antonio
The trap corrido artist’s $ad Boyz Mania tour will come to Frost Bank Center on Friday, Aug. 2.
WTF Food News: Crocs and Busch Light debut ugly AF ‘all terrain’ footwear
The new All-Terrain Sandals and All-Terrain Clogs feature ‘rugged soles and outdoorsy accessories.’
Texas’ SXSW festival will expand to London in 2025
SXSW expanded into the Asia Pacific region in 2023 with the launch of SXSW Sydney.
Councilwoman introduces proposals to curb San Antonio’s dangerous-dog problem
Marina Alderete Gavito’s proposal includes stiffer fines, mandatory spay and neuter policies and an anonymous reporting system.
Texas-based Tito’s Handmade Vodka introduces cocktail book
Spirit in a Bottle: Tales and Drinks from Tito’s Handmade Vodka is available now in hardcover and ebook versions.
San Antonio food truck park El Camino draws criticism for anti-‘Edgar’ post
El Camino owner Ricky Ortiz told the Current that Edgar-wearers are welcome at his establishments, so long as they behave.
New study ranks San Antonio as one of nation’s top moving destinations
Only Houston attracted more self-movers in 2023, according to an analysis by Penske Truck Rentals.
Blues artist Cedric Burnside will bring his heartfelt sound to San Antonio this weekend
Burnside, who was born into a family of North Mississippi blues musicians, will perform this Saturday.
San Antonio researchers land research dollars to improve trauma care using AI
UTSA will work in collaboration with UT Health San Antonio and University of Texas at Tyler on the project.
Gruene Tea Haus now open north of San Antonio
The new spot specializes in artisanal loose-leaf teas from all over the world.
Fans react to snub of San Antonio’s Wembanyama for Defensive Player of the Year
‘They just don’t want to give it to a 19/20 year old,’ one San Antonio fan tweeted.
Feds investigate another Texas school district for its gender identity mandate
Katy ISD’s board voted this past fall to require staff to notify parents if their child wants to use a different pronoun or identifies as a different gender.
San Antonio-Austin Rep. Chip Roy claims immigration will lead to ‘Sharia law’ in U.S.
Roy claimed immigration will lead to Islamic religious law soon being ‘forced upon the American people.’
Bexar County paying $395,000 to settle with jail lieutenant fired for being at Jan. 6 insurrection
At the time she was fired, Lt. Roxanne Mathai of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office was already on leave over allegations she had a possible inappropriate relationship with an inmate.
San Antonio among top moving destinations for retirees, study finds
Only Mesa, Arizona, attracted more older, out-of-state residents.
Medical cannabis vendor Goodblend opens first San Antonio pickup location
Goodblend’s San Antonio storefront joins similar locations in Austin and Plano, and the company is also looking to open a permanent site in Houston.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Handsome Dick Manitoba, Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol and more
The Reverend Shawn Amos will bring gritty blues to Sam’s Burger Joint on Wednesday.
San Antonio’s Alebrije Panaderia to close for renovations
The business will still take custom orders and catering gigs while it’s shuttered for renovations.
Bexar County jury awards $82 million to family of UTSA grad killed in drunk driving crash
The verdict in the wrongful death suit is the largest for mental anguish in U.S. history, according to the law firm for the woman’s family.
Instagrammable San Antonio coffee spot Kaffeinated opening second location
The new shop is under construction near the intersection of Blanco and Loop 1604 and is scheduled to open at month’s end.
San Antonio’s Wembanyama unanimously wins Rookie of the Year award
Wemby is also nominated for Defensive Player of the Year, which will be announced at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk hotel purchased by California group
The 630-room hotel was recently renovated at a price tag of $37 million.
Classic musical West Side Story debuts at the San Pedro Playhouse on May 10
Under the direction of Rick Sanchez, San Pedro Playhouse will bring the action up close in the Russell Hill Rogers Theater.
San Antonio Asian Festival brings a variety of performances, food and fun to La Villita May 11
Organized by the Asian Resource Center of San Antonio, this year’s festival highlights the fact that AAPI culture isn’t a monolith.
Former San Antonio techie Brad Parscale using AI to push for right-wing election wins
At a conference, Parscale said his company can create ‘stunning web pages in seconds’ and amplify ‘anti-woke’ influencers.
Hearst’s Austin newsletter abruptly ceases operation — for now
The newsletter will return this summer rebranded as part of Hearst’s Austin Monthly magazine.
These San Antonio restaurants are offering Mother’s Day brunch and special menus
Dorrego’s, La Panaderia and Alamo Drafthouse are among the spots offering sweet deals for Mom.
New nightspot The Rose has opened in downtown San Antonio
The new tavern took over the space that formerly housed Maddy McMurphy’s Irish Sports Bar.
Comedian Jo Koy will perform at San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center this fall
General tickets go on sale at noon this Thursday.
San Antonio’s Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month passport returns
This year’s passport will get diners a 10% discount at 24 local restaurants.
San Antonio store mistakenly sells Wembanyama ROTY T-shirts before award is given
The NBA will announce the winner of its coveted Rookie of the Year award Monday night.
Teachers and nurses get free admission to the San Antonio Zoo this week
The discounts are in celebration of National Nurses Week and Teacher Appreciation Week.
San Antonio residents took on more personal debt in the first quarter
The city ranked 30th in the nation when it comes to average personal load debt.
Trio of RuPaul’s Drag Race alums will descend onto San Antonio’s Bonham Exchange May 9
Anetra, Gala Varo and Mirage will perform two shows at the Bonham on Thursday.
11 San Antonio pools reopening next Saturday
The city-owned pools will be open 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
With indictment, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s deep South Texas ties will again be tested
Cuellar was expected to cruise to reelection. Now he’ll need to rely on support from local and national Democratic leaders to help him overcome scandal.
Feds accuse Texas prison agency of discriminating against employee for wearing a headscarf
A federal lawsuit asserts that the Texas agency terminated a state prison clerk who refused to remove a head covering in line with her Ifa faith.
Rep. Greg Casar helps 3 San Antonio groups land federal affordable-housing grants
The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, the Mexican American Unity Council and Opportunity Home San Antonio received nearly $3 million.
Letter carriers hope to make record collections for San Antonio Food Bank
The Alamo Branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers will collect food donations from residents on Saturday, May 11.
Texas reports monthly increase in restaurant and bar liquor sales
San Antonio’s top liquor seller was the company that provides concessions for Frost Bank Center, Freeman Coliseum and Toyota Field.
Texas country music artist Josh Abbott collaborates with DQ on meal deal
DQ’s new Josh Abbott Meal features the singer’s favorite snacks.
Texas nonprofit Southern Smoke expands no-cost hospitality worker mental-health program
The program is now offering its no-cost counseling services to food and beverage workers in 10 states.
New spot The Newstand to serve sandwiches and coffee in downtown San Antonio
Opened by actor Tommy Lee Jones’ former private chef, the Newstand will be in the same building as the swanky new sushi bar Nineteen Hyaku.
San Antonio movie theater will screen day-long Star Wars marathon
Naturally, the film fest commemorates May the Fourth.
Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar indicted on charges of bribery, money laundering
Cuellar said he and his wife, Imelda, are innocent, and that he is still seeking reelection this November.
USDA warns chorizo made in San Antonio, sold at H-E-B stores may contain plastic, metal
The affected product was processed and packed by San Antonio Packing Co., according to federal officials.
Reports: South Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar to be indicted by Justice Department
In 2022, the FBI raided Cuellar’s Laredo home and campaign office.
Bad Takes: Not enough of us are paying attention to San Antonio’s city budget
Better oversight by everyday people is the way to hold city leaders accountable.
Whataburger will give San Antonio teachers free breakfast May 6-10
The free eats will be available during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Winners of annual San Antonio moviemaking contest to screen this Saturday
Admission to see the three winners of the youth-focused #FilmSA Contest is free.
San Antonio paying $119,000 to man shot by ‘less lethal’ police rounds at George Floyd protest
Plaintiff Alexander Lance alleged a San Antonio police officer shot him with crowd-control rounds even though he offered no provocation.
The Current’s San Antonio Flavor returns, featuring culinary creations from 30 restaurants
The May 9 event will feature an onstage culinary showdown that pits area chefs and their celebrity sous chefs against each other in an epic battle for the title of Flavor Champion.
SA filmmaker and Star Wars fan Alejandro Cabrera discusses franchise for May the Fourth
A screening of Cabrera’s In the Lone Star Wars State will take place on May 4 in Austin.
San Antonio Korean restaurant Cypress Cafe displaced by H-E-B
Cypress Cafe has operated in the basement of Cypress Tower since 2002, but the building’s main tenant wants it to relocate.
San Antonio man tied to ‘incel’ ideology gets 5 years in prison for online threat
The man, 20, was accused of saying he’d unleash a ‘day of retribution’ on a right-wing event because it didn’t invite white supremacist Nick Fuentes.
Bad Takes: Texas Republicans’ war on DEI is a war on public institutions
The chair of UT’s Mexican American Studies program said those caught up in the layoffs are ‘largely Black and brown, queer and trans folks.’
Legalized marijuana supporters hope voters in this Texas city will send a message to state lawmakers
There is no process in Texas for a voter-driven statewide referendum. So, supporters are going city by city to build statewide momentum.
San Antonio college students send letter demanding right to protest Gaza war
The students asked their school administrations to ‘publicly oppose’ an order from Gov. Greg Abbott asking universities to rein in speech about the Israel’s invasion of Gaza.
Heart’s Wilson sisters rocked San Antonio with decades’ worth of hits
The pioneering Seattle-based rock band still has it.
New art exhibition ‘Huntopia’ debuts at the San Antonio Botanical Garden Saturday
The exhibition features works by internationally acclaimed artist Hunt Slonem.
Comic Book Hero: Indie-comics legend Steve Rude presenting free painting workshop in San Antonio
The two-day workshop will take place at Nelco Comics.
Assclown Alert: Getting what you wish for with the Texas Republican Party
The Texas GOP bears responsibility for Brandon ‘AK Guy’ Herrera’s surprise runoff with incumbent U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales.
McNay Art Museum’s annual Print Fair returns this weekend
The McNay Print Fair’s goal is to appeal to a variety of tastes and budgets.
Los Angeles-based Fatburger opening first San Antonio brick-and-mortar store Saturday
The new location is part of a massive Texas expansion for the chain.
Boerne High School marching band wins $15,000 in instruments from Metallica
The Boerne Greyhound band was among the winners in a contest for high school and college marching bands to incorporate Metallica songs into their performances.
Elections regulator hearing complaint about Ted Cruz has yard sign for senator’s campaign
The Federal Election Commission is expected to rule on a complaint accusing Cruz of violating elections rules with his podcast distribution deal.
Jim’s diner on San Antonio’s Broadway corridor taken over by Houston-based Adair Kitchen
The Houston-based comfort-food chain will make its San Antonio debut this fall.
Public tours of San Antonio’s Tower Life Building available for limited time
The tours are being offered before the distinctive downtown structure undergoes a multi-million-dollar makeover.
War of Words: Did UTSA violate pro-Palestinian protesters’ First Amendment rights?
Students and organizers accuse UTSA of banning the use of certain words, including ‘Israel.’ School administrators dispute those claims.
Actor and comedian Ronny Chieng is bringing his Love to Hate It Tour to San Antonio Saturday
With three Netflix-backed comedy specials under his belt in addition to the new tour, it’s clear Chieng has no intention of letting his standup skills get rusty.
Dancing in the Dark: Night Club bringing its synth-heavy sounds to San Antonio’s Paper Tiger
Night Club will fire up the Danse Macabre in San Antonio on Tuesday, May 7.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Interpol, Heart, Shakey Graves and more
Ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro is also bringing his fleet fingers to the Alamo City.






