If you were among the Texas Salsa Festival-goers this weekend, you may have gotten a taste of the newest Hemisfair tenant. Dough Pizzeria Napoletana’s second San Antonio location (and third in Texas) opened inside the OK Bar at the corner of S. Alamo and Cesar E. Chavez. The restaurant features a similar menu to the…
A recent study found that Bexar County ranks first in military death rates, likely due to the high number of military service members in San Antonio. Axios, an online news media company, released data showing 6,940 U.S. military service members have died since 9/11. Nearly 60 of those service members were from Bexar County. The county, with…
Well, that was quick. Fresh off his three-day roundtable on how to prevent mass shootings in Texas classrooms, Gov. Greg Abbott tomorrow will unveil a new school safety plan, his office says. In the morning, the Gov meets with media at the Dallas ISD headquarters, and in the afternoon he’ll do the same at the Hays…
Whataburger has rolled out its products to H-E-B shelves steadily over the last five years, and the latest release is its hickory smoked bacon. That’s right – you can now fry Whataburger’s juicy bacon in your kitchen. “Whether fans are topping mac and cheese or adding crumbles to baked potatoes, we’re proud to introduce Whataburger’s…
UPDATE 5/30: According to Facebook users commenting on the post, the photo wasn’t actually taken in San Antonio. Original story: We’ve seen some insanely packed trucks around San Antonio, but this one takes the cake. Facebook user Christian Chuck Casas uploaded a photo on Monday that shows a Ford F-250 with most likely dozens of…
Uh. There really isn’t a whole lot to say. FruitMix San Antonio, which was the first dessert shop to carry Thai-style rolled ice cream, unleashed a new dessert this past weekend. It combines a barbacoa taco and Big Red and it’s basically what nightmares are made of. This isn’t the first time the shop dipped…
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, one of the most outspoken critics of President Trump’s immigration policies, is organizing a #WhereAreTheChildren rally Thursday, May 31, in San Antonio. The event will take place 7 p.m. at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center to protest the Trump Administration’s hardline enforcement policy of separating children from parents suspected of crossing…
English electronic-rock pioneers Depeche Mode blew away the Alamo City last night, showing the crowd at the AT&T Center why they’ve enjoyed global success over the last 30 years. The band stopped in San Antonio as part of the nine-date North American leg of their Global Spirit Tour. Silhouetted against a giant two-tiered LED screen, singer…
Three-day weekends are great, but they’re better when they end with a crawfish boil, and best when the party also includes a pig roast. That’s exactly what’ll go down this Monday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Bottling Department Food Hall as Bud’s Southern Rotisserie serves up specials like a pork and grits plate,…
All you need is a valid ID. Domino’s Pizza // Though Sunday, military personnel can snag a large two-topping pizza for $5.99 (carry-out only). Multiple locations, dominos.com. Fogo de Chão // Veterans and active duty personnel can enjoy 50 percent off their meal while up to three of their guests can receive 10 percent of…
With the Spurs’ Silver Dancers disbanding, the Dallas Cowboys are swinging through San Antonio to pick up the pieces. The Cowboys added a hastily arranged a “pop-up audition” to find members for its co-ed hip-hop dance crew, the Rhythm & Blue Dancers, making S.A. the final stop of the troupe’s multi-city spring recruiting tour. The…
Though The Flower Vault was scheduled to be open through May 31, the Instagram hot spot will stay open through July 31. Opened as a pop-up back in March, The Flower Vault lets San Antonians (along with their leashed pets) capture aesthetically-pleasing photos designed for Instagram. The Stone Oak spot has five rooms with different…
During Friday’s episode of ESPN’s Get Up, Danny Green said Kawhi Leonard wants to return to the Spurs. Following a dramatic season filled with rumors about Leonard’s injury and whether he would choose to stay with the Spurs or move on to another team, much remains up in the air this offseason. Leonard last suited…
Despite the low-key rivalry, a large number of Californians are moving to Texas, according to a study from the United States Census Bureau. The state’s number of renters is a historic low, with many residents packing up and moving elsewhere in the country. One popular destination for Californians, according to Redfin, is Texas, with most cities…
PechaKucha is back for Vol. 30 of its hit lecture experience. For those of you who haven’t been keeping up with the hype, PechaKucha is an enthralling lecture experience based around a Japanese format which gives speakers a six-minute-and-40-second window to discuss their topics. Presenters are allowed to display 20 images for 20 second intervals…
Animal Care Services is offering discounted adoption rates this weekend as part of a Memorial Day offer. Today and Saturday, ACS is slashing adoption prices to $25 for mixed-breed dogs and $15 for cats. Some pure-bred and “designer breed” animals will also be available for adoption, though for an undisclosed special rate. Your furry friend…
This weekend’s Memorial Day Metalfest at the RockBox offers a chance to send off one of S.A.’s most venerable metal exports before it makes its European debut. Syrus will perform this summer at Germany’s Headbanger’s Open Air Festival, alongside old-school heavyweights Anvil, Girlschool and Riot V, another band with deep S.A. ties. The event runs…
Despite having formed in 2006, it wasn’t until 2015 that, on the force of its well-received debut album Polyester Zeal, Akron-based hard-rock/alt-rock outfit Red Sun Rising burst onto the mainstream hard-rock scene. Up to that point, the band had, with workmanlike dedication, toured its home town, then its home state, all the while building up…
While you probably have your Memorial Day weekend plans in place to hit up Padre or Galveston, we’d like to remind you that you’ll most likely be swimming in shit. Well, not completely, but there is a high amount of fecal bacteria in the water at certain beaches. A map on the Texas General Land Office’s Beach…
Labor and community groups this morning delivered 144,000 signatures to San Antonio’s city clerk demanding that voters get to decide whether businesses should be required to give paid sick time for workers. The group Working Texans for Paid Sick Time had promised to deliver at least 66,000 signatures, the amount it said would be required…
Happy hours aren’t all that hard to find in Southtown. The area is chock-full of great restaurants and solid bars and happy hour hounds jonesing for a bite and a tipple need to simply explore their options. And when the super group made up of Peter Selig, Miguel Ardid, sommelier Joshua Thomas and chef Chris…
Hearst Corp., the owner of the San Antonio Express-News, has cut deeper into the daily’s newsroom, laying off 14 seasoned journalists, according to people familiar with the job cuts. The layoffs follow the departure of Editor-in-Chief Mike Leary, who retired at the end of last week, and Managing Editor Jamie Stockwell, who recently was hired as…
Before Cardi B. was making “money moves” recording both English and Spanish-language tracks, Ivy Queen’s brazen musical performances were shifting attitudes concerning gender and race. You could say the Puerto Rican hip-hop and reggaetón star was ahead of her time when her 1997 major-label debut En Mi Imperio struggled to find commercial success in the…
Joe Bonamassa, a blues prodigy, isn’t a name that’s widely known. But for aficionados of blues and blues rock, Bonamassa – who opened for B.B. King at age 12 and has performed alongside the likes of Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy and Stephen Stills – is an important torch carrier for arguably the most American of…
What can we say about the Taco Truck Throwdown? If the name of the event doesn’t tell you all you need to know to get your ass there, then you need to seriously examine your priorities as a San Antonian. Maybe that’s a bit harsh, but probably not. For this year’s throwdown, the eighth annual,…
Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Pearl Charles comes to town with her band this weekend for the second time this year. And, as far as we’re concerned, she can keep on coming back as often as she pleases. Charles dropped her first LP, Sleepless Dreamer, in February, picking up right where she left off with…
San Antonio’s first Pluckers, the Austin-based wing restaurant, which now has locations in Baton Rouge, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Killeen and San Marcos, hasn’t even opened yet, but plans are in the works for location No. 2. “The restaurant will be located at the Landmark Development at the southeast corner of 1604 and I-10,” according to…
A comedian who recently had shows in San Antonio is now hating on the Alamo City on social media because no one laughed at his jokes. Comedian Ronald Funches performed multiple shows at LOL Comedy Club this past weekend, and apparently nobody laughed. Although his resume includes the likes of New Girl and Curb Your…
Shakshuka, a dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, chili peppers, and onions, is on the menu at Moshe’s Golden Falafel as of this week. It’s all part of a new breakfast menu chef Andrew Weissman is testing out this summer that includes Israeli faves such as labneh with fresh fruit and granola; house-made…
As a celebration of both the neighborhood’s 20th anniversary and the city’s Tricentennial, the Lone Star Neighborhood Association is throwing a fun, family-friendly party. It all kicks off with a parade down Lone Star Boulevard, for which the Grand Marshall will be Henry Peña of KEDA “The Jalapeno” Radio. While the first half of the…
Holy shit, you guys. Just when we thought 2018’s live-music calendar was already looking pretty stellar, arguably the best post-punk band of all time announced a date in the Alamo City. That’s right, Depeche Mode has added a North American extension to their Global Spirit tour and will stop at the AT&T Center this Sunday.…
There will be new faces behind the counter at Sunshine Bakery as it reopens on the city’s East Side. But instead of new owners razing the building, the 40-year-old bakery will return from its yearlong hiatus with new management. Cousins Kayla Matta and Crisaeus Valadez, granddaughters to original owner Juan Valadez, are reopening Sunshine Bakery…
While most churches have scripture or the uber-original “Jesus Loves You” written on their marquees, one San Antonio church is turning heads with its messages. Camelot Christian Center, located at 7620 Ray Bon Drive, has gotten some attention with its signage, especially among millennials. The messages give nods to pop culture. There’s the “YOLO” bit (which was…
Post-hardcore has started to become a stale genre. Like, the same ’ol screams, breakdowns, clean-singing parts and desperate lyrics about relationships or Jesus or whatever have become so paint-by-numbers that a lot of the shit’s just painfully boring. Dance Gavin Dance, however, have managed to stay just ahead of the curve with their tight instrumentation,…
Who says bankruptcy is bad for the pocketbook? Certainly not the honchos at iHeartMedia Inc., the S.A.-based radio conglomerate formerly known as Clear Channel Communications. iHeart CEO Robert Pittman raked in more than $14 million in the 12 months leading up to the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in March, according to recent securities and…
As readers may recall from our cover story “Celebrating Barney Smith, the Norman Rockwell of Toilet Seat Art” (January 24, 2018), Alamo Heights folk artist and raconteur Barney Smith is ready to throw in the towel and sell the beloved Toilet Seat Art Museum he opened in 1992. Lovingly packed with 1,300-plus toilet seats Smith…
Syringe exchange programs are closer than ever to becoming a reality across Bexar County, due largely to local governmental support. That much was clear from today’s Syringe Services Program Summit, organized by the city and county. By trading intravenous-drug users’ dirty needles for clean ones, the goal is to reduce the number of people infected…
This show is an alternative rock fan’s local dream. For starters, we’ll get a chance to check out the live chops of the hard-rock/alt-rock outfit Crowns X Coffins, which formed in 2017 and features members of the bands FIN, Lokey and Slowlikefire. Also on the bill, Villains, is an alternative rock band but with a…
Only a handful of musicians get to perform in a band that helps mint a genre. Peter Hook can claim to have done it twice. As bassist in Joy Division, he shaped the dark and angular sound of post-punk. And, while holding down the same role in New Order, he brought an irresistible pulse to…
Labor and community organizations say they have collected enough signatures to let San Antonio voters decide whether to require employers to offer paid sick time. A coalition calling itself Working Texans for Paid Sick Time tomorrow will turn over 66,000 signatures to the city clerk’s office — a number the group maintains is sufficient to put…
Beyond the iconic Campbell’s soup cans, Brillo boxes and portraits of the rich and famous, pop pioneer Andy Warhol created numerous portfolios meant to stand on their own — including the drag and trans portraits “Ladies and Gentlemen,” the controversial “Ten Portraits of Jews of the 20th Century” (which The Philadelphia Inquirer pegged as “Jewploitation”) and…
This story originally appeared in The Texas Tribune. After a tight race throughout much of the evening Tuesday, Lupe Valdez pulled ahead late to comfortably defeat Andrew White in the Democratic runoff for governor, according to unofficial returns. Valdez goes into the November general election as the first openly lesbian and first Latina candidate to…
With the lowest of basses and a smile that could melt the coldest of hearts, Josh Turner endearingly blends straight-forward country and pop rock. The country heartthrob rocked the San Antonio Rodeo last year. If you missed him then, here’s your chance to get up close and personal with one of the best acts the…
Anyone who’s driven to five miles to push their kid on a swing knows the score — not a lot of San Antonio neighborhoods have parks within walking distance. That reality is reflected in the Trust for Public Land’s newly released ParkScore rankings, which rate the nation’s 100 biggest cities on the quality and availability of…
As part of a lucky penny promotion, Taco Cabana is selling bean and cheese tacos for just a penny today, Wednesday. Here’s the catch: the offer is good for one taco per person and is dine in-only at participating locations. But according to the tweet below, the offer is valid “per visit.” So if you’re…
Capri Sun-like pouches are making their debut at Brew’s Lee Tea this June 1 as the shop starts to offer pool-friendly options for the summer. The shop will ofter two teas at $4 for a 4-ounce pouch in grapefruit green tea and kiwi green tea varieties. The water-proof pouches will also feature a straw insert…
For weeks, teachers in San Antonio ISD had known layoffs were coming. Declining enrollment led to a projected $31 million shortfall, and the board had already given the green light to Superintendent Pedro Martinez to consider a “reduction in force,” or “RIF,” to help stem the budgetary bleeding. On May 8, the Tuesday before Teacher…
Unless you’re a female character in a Nicholas Sparks novel or an attractive actress under 40, chances are that Hollywood studios aren’t very interested in what goes on in your love life. While there are always exceptions — 2009’s It’s Complicated and 2011’s The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel are two examples — the rarity of…
I’ve covered SAISD board meetings for five years, at times dozing off during the proceedings. OK, not really – but close. The intensity in the boardroom these days is palpable. It sits on my keyboard like a scratchy wool sweater. In August. In Houston. With maple syrup on the sleeve. So, for those who do…
Last week, city council took baby steps toward ensuring San Antonians have access to a free and open Internet — a concept commonly referred to as “net neutrality.” At a meeting Wednesday, council’s governance committee green-lit discussion of a proposal that would require Internet providers that do business with the city not to block or…
Editor’s Note: The following is The Big Spoon, an opinion column on San Antonio’s food and drink scene. Next Tuesday, as San Antonians go about their day, Starbucks will close more than two dozen area stores. In fact, the coffee giant will close more than 8,000 company-owned stores across the U.S. to host part of…
Q: I like watersports, and I heard about a guy in a rural area who holds piss parties in his backyard. I found a mailing list for those interested in piss play, and it wasn’t long before he posted about one of these parties. People on the list talk a big game, but no one…
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The Aries poet Anna Kamieńska described the process of writing as akin to “the backbreaking work of hacking a footpath, as in a coal mine; in total darkness, beneath the earth.” Whether or not you’re a writer, I’m guessing that your life might have felt like that recently. Your progress has…
Often reconstructing and reimagining everyday objects to address cultural and political concerns, artists Margarita Cabrera and Cisco Jiménez are bound by conceptual practices and masterful, reverent approaches to one of the fine art world’s most contested designations: craft. Known for works that are playful on the exterior but reveal deeper — and often darker —…
Stand-up comedian Mike Quu (pronounced Q) promises to deliver a “pedal-to-the-metal ride of laughs” for his Full Throttle Comedy Tour in San Antonio, the 22nd city on his 49-city trek across the nation — from Miami to Seattle. During a phone chat with the Current last week, the Long Island native said Full Throttle features…
When you’re landing features on Kanye West albums at 18 years old, ya gotta be doing something right. For Chief Keef, though, this wasn’t exactly an overnight matter. With a couple of mixtapes out that were garnering attention on Chicago’s South Side, and then landing a record deal with Interscope Records, showing up on “Hold…
Fun fact, especially for all you Deftones fans out there: the name Soulfly was actually taken from the Deftones track “Headup” off their 1997 album Around the Fur. If you go back and listen, Max Cavalera, who lent his vocals on the song, is screaming “soul fly” in the chorus. (The more you know!) Anyway,…
A blast from the past and bright new star join fierce forces for the May finals of Drag Me to Fame, a weekly talent night in which aspiring local drag performers compete to become a Rey Lopez Entertainment (RLE) Showgirl. Hosted by snaggle-toothed camp queen Tencha La Jefa and fellow Current covergirl Alayna Marquez, the…
Brick’s 3,400-square-foot event space was buzzing on a recent Wednesday night with more than a dozen vendors selling everything from jerky to gumbo to kolaches to fabulously piped cakes. Most were tasty, and all were made without animal products. Even the gumbo. It was the sixth event for Vegan Stop Shop, a monthly gathering of…
Burleson Yard Beer Garden has come a long way since opening its doors in 2016. There’s more shaded seating. There’s street tacos and queso available on site (along with a few items for the kiddos), there’s room for kids and dogs, and best of all the drinks keep getting better. Need proof? The outdoor patio…
You know Solo: A Star Wars Story is off to a bad start when you have to read an essay before it begins. Not in the form of scrolling text, as is normal for an “Episode” film in the Star Wars franchise, but in staid blue text, appearing after we’re reminded the story takes place…
Last Wednesday (May 9), in a widely shared Facebook post, Hailey Laine Johnson, a 31-year-old artist from San Antonio, accused poet and Wings Press publisher Bryce Milligan of having sought and fostered an inappropriate relationship with her during the 2001-2002 school year, when she was a 14-year-old freshman student of his. Johnson’s original post states…
