Viral clip shows confrontation between far-right militia members, anti-ICE protesters in San Antonio
Some of the TITFF militia members appeared to be armed with paintball guns.
Remembering Jonathan Joss: Why the King of the Hill actor’s slaying has hit San Antonio so hard
Joss was generous with his time and friendship and continued to pursue Hollywood roles even after he moved back to San Antonio.
Sen. John Cornyn accuses rival Ken Paxton of being radical left-wing sympathizer in absurd attack ad
Cornyn trails Paxton by about 10% in recent polls as the Republican primary looms.
Trans Texans brace for life under strict sex definition law
Texas has strictly defined man and woman, leaving trans Texans in legal limbo.
San Antonio Rep. Henry Cuellar among Dems who signed ‘gratitude to ICE’ resolution
Because of course he did.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Grand Funk Railroad, Bloodywood, The Texases
Suicidal Tendencies also will bring its SoCal thrash sound to Vibes Event Center.
San Antonio artist Jayne Lawrence’s latest exhibition pairs feminine forms with elements of nature
The exhibition by the mixed-media artist, gallerist and educator opens this Thursday.
This Saturday’s Pride Resource Fair will celebrate San Antonio’s LGBTQ+ community
The all-ages event is presented by San Antonio’s Parks & Recreation Department.
New Luminaria pop-up ‘A Celebration of Culture’ showcases San Antonio-area Black artists
The exhibition opens Thursday, June 19, and coincides with the commemoration of Juneteenth.
Provocative right-wing group issues call to arms ahead of San Antonio anti-ICE protest
‘We are suggesting those that come in full battle rattle [be] ready to defend yourself, the Alamo and your fellow Texas Patriots,’ the militia said.
Incoming San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones picks City Hall outsider as chief of staff
Jones tapped her campaign manager for the role, even though she had no experience in SA politics prior to moving here in February.
Carranza and Lujan will square off again in one of San Antonio’s few competitive statehouse races
Despite Democrats funneling national and state money into the district in 2024, Republican incumbent State Rep. John Lujan kept his seat.
Trump aides want Texas to redraw its congressional maps to boost the GOP. What would that mean?
The plan would shift voters from safely red districts into blue ones. Members of the state’s Republican delegation aren’t sold on the idea.
Luxury-lifestyle mag names San Antonio’s Pullman Market one of nation’s best new restaurants
The Pearl concept houses multiple restaurants along with a high-end grocery focused on local ingredients.
Experts: Gov. Abbott’s troop deployment to San Antonio likely payback for mayoral election outcome
Over the weekend, incoming Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones beat Rolando Pablos, a conservative heavily financed by an Abbott-aligned PAC.
Brian Wilson, visionary behind the Beach Boys, dies at age 82
Wilson was a pioneer of using the recording studio as an instrument and was responsible for Pet Sounds, one of the most influential albums of all time.
Poll: More Texas GOP primary voters oppose Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s hemp ban than support it
Nearly half of Texas Republican primary voters think Patrick’s hemp ban is a bad idea, the survey showed.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg blasts Gov. Greg Abbott for sending National Guard to San Antonio
At Wednesday’s press conference, Nirenberg said San Antonio didn’t ask for the troops, “nor did we get advance warning.”
Here are the new Texas laws that will affect trans and LGBTQ+ people
Of the more than 100 bills aimed at LGBTQ+ people in the state, less than 10 were approved by lawmakers this session.
Gov. Greg Abbott deploys Texas National Guard to San Antonio ahead of this week’s protests
Activists say the move will only escalate the potential for violence at this week’s demonstrations.
VIA expands Park & Ride service ahead of Shakira’s San Antonio show on Friday
Busses will now ferry concert goers to the Alamodome from the Frost Bank Center, Brooks Transit Center and Crossroads.
Trump administration calls counterterrorism department led by 22-year-old UTSA grad ‘insignificant’
Under previous administrations, the Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships worked to prevent hate crimes and mass shootings.
San Antonio’s Southerleigh Hospitality Group acquires the Pearl’s Boiler House
The Texas-style chop house joins a portfolio of restaurants that includes Brasserie Mon Chou Chou and Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery.
Texas bill restricting campus protests amounts to major free-speech violation, ACLU warns
The bill, expected to take effect Sept. 1, restricts how, where and when protests occur on public campuses.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatens anti-ICE protesters ‘f**k around and find out’ in abbreviated tweet
Abbott’s comments came after protesters were arrested and teargassed in Austin on Monday.
Texas’ GOP congressional delegation meets to discuss redrawing districts ahead of midterms
The proposal would require the Texas Legislature to return for a special session to carry out the rare move of reshaping the state’s political boundaries mid-decade.
Assclown Alert: Pining for the bad old days of DOGE with Texas Congressman Chip Roy
Despite DOGE’s record for creating chaos and failing to find waste and fraud, Roy filed a bill to make it permanent.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s push to ban THC in Texas draws rare backlash from the right
It’s an unusual situation for the lieutenant governor, long viewed by GOP activists as a stalwart conservative responsible for driving the Legislature rightward.
San Antonio’s Esperanza Center hopes to create ‘sanctuary’ of community with Queer Voices Pachanga
The free Sunday, June 22 event will include drag and burlesque performances, food, music, a vendor market and more.
Comedian, writer and actor John Mulaney bringing his stand-up show to San Antonio this fall
The Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney star will perform at the Majestic Theatre in November.
Outgoing San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg touts Ready to Work, Pre-K for SA in farewell speech
Nirenberg also warned Mayor-elect Gina Ortiz Jones the city faces challenges when it comes to generational poverty.
San Antonio’s InterContinental Hotel hosting posh Pride Pool Party
Time to live out your White Lotus fantasy. But maybe not too literally, OK?
San Antonio City Council approves Amazon’s plans to launch drone delivery service here
San Antonio is set to become the nation’s third drone-served metro.
Sen. Ted Cruz ridiculed for sharing years-old clip, claiming it’s from LA protests
The clip is actually from the 2020 Black Lives Matter and George Floyd protests.
Family-owned Grandma’s Greek Taste taking over former Pinch Boil House location
The owners of San Antonio’s Curry Boys BBQ shuttered Pinch Boil in April.
Staff vacancies hit Texas weather offices as they brace for a busy hurricane season
Houston’s National Weather Service office has lost its head meteorologist amid a federal requirement to cut 10% of NOAA’s staff.
Despite Jones’ mayoral win, San Antonio can expect to see more Abbott-backed GOP candidates
Political observers said the deep-pocketed Texas Republicans aren’t likely to give up on SA after Saturday’s defeat.
Husband of slain San Antonio actor Jonathan Joss focuses on U.S. mental health crisis during vigil remarks
The vigil was hosted by the SA Pride Center, whose members maintain Joss’ shooting death was a hate crime.
Texas’ swift surrender to DOJ on undocumented student tuition raises state-federal collusion questions
Experts say Wednesday’s action to eliminate the long-standing policy could be a ‘collusive lawsuit,’ where the state and feds worked the courts to get a desired outcome.
Progressives hold strong majority on San Antonio City Council after runoff
Progressives won in districts 1, 6 and 8, while District 9 will send a conservative to council.
Gina Ortiz Jones wins San Antonio mayoral race despite being outspent by conservative rival
After being sworn in June 18, Jones will be San Antonio’s first openly gay mayor and only the third woman to hold that office.
Will Texas workers ever get a break from the summer heat?
A long-awaited hearing on a proposed OSHA heat protection rule is set for June 16, but workers are uncertain to get relief under Trump.
Texas will begin a summer lunch program in 2027, but only if feds don’t raise costs
The program would give low income families an extra $120 per child for summer lunches, but federal debate about food benefits could endanger the program.
After a dim sum drought, two San Antonio Chinese restaurants excel at the small plates
Sichuan Garden and Tasty Modern Asian Kitchen both give the Chinese brunch specialties the care they deserve.
Another student dies at at San Antonio area ExcellED Montessori Plus preschool
The death, now under investigation, comes after a December car crash killed a teacher and a year-old student in the school’s playground.
Months after detaining 47 people accused of being Tren de Aragua in Austin, authorities offer no evidence of gang ties
People at the raided house say they rented it for a birthday party and deny any connection to the gang. One man says law enforcement accused him of being in Tren de Aragua because of his tattoo.
San Antonio resident Vanessa Irino’s love for Casper the Friendly Ghost leads her to world record
The jewelry maker owns the largest collection of Casper memorabilia.
Former San Antonio teacher State Rep. James Talarico considering U.S. Senate run
Talarico grabbed headlines this session for rebuking Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher scheme.
Fast-expanding Whataburger chain building two new San Antonio stores
The hometown burger institution will open new restaurants on the far West Side and in Southwest San Antonio.
San Antonio lawmakers say ICE’s immigration court arrests deterring migrants from seeking lawful path
The Trump White House has stepped up arrests of migrants leaving immigration hearings, including in the Alamo City.
Texas Republicans pioneered in-state tuition for undocumented students. Now they’re celebrating its end.
In 2001, Texas Republicans saw expanding college access for certain undocumented students as a way to build an educated workforce. Now, some GOP lawmakers feel only U.S. citizens should receive those benefits.
San Antonio will ask voters for $250 million bond to cover Project Marvel street and highway upgrades
Despite the roadwork plans, the city said Wednesday it still hasn’t hashed out a plan to pay for the proposed downtown Spurs arena.
Forum on Joss slaying highlights rift between San Antonio’s queer community and SAPD
Members of the community used the forum to highlight their own stories of homophobic threats and police response.
Actor Mark Holton (Francis!) shares how Pee-wee’s Big Adventure star said goodbye
The classic comedy starring the late Paul Reubens screens Tuesday, June 10, as part of TPR’s Cinema Tuesday summer series.
Here are the new anti-LGBTQ+ bills Texas passed into law
This session, the Legislature filed more anti-LGBTQ+ bills than ever before. The dozen that passed threaten to negatively impact queer Texans.
9 delicious ways to celebrate Father’s Day in San Antonio
From fancy three-course meals and river-cruises to casual lunches and whiskey tastings, here’s how to make sure day feels special.
Bexar County DA Joe Gonzales says he won’t seek reelection
Although he handily won reelection in 2022, the Democrat has faced criticism for his office’s case backlog.
San Antonios’s La Panadería expanding again with Stone Oak location
The new store is scheduled to open this fall.
Trump White House taps inexperienced 22-year-old UTSA grad to top role fighting violent extremism
Thomas Fugate’s previous work experience includes working at H-E-B and owning his own landscaping business, ProPublica reports.
San Antonio ICE detained more families today at Immigration Court, including three-year-old child
Activists confirm that a 3-year-old child was loaded onto a bus and taken away.
San Antonio mayoral candidates in ‘virtual tie’ heading into Election Day, early voting data shows
Gina Ortiz Jones is leading Pablos 49%-47%, according to new data from Blueprint Polling.
San Antonio’s top cop says department premature in saying Jonathan Joss’ death wasn’t hate crime
‘I will own that and simply say we shouldn’t have done that,’ Chief William McManus said of its statement about the King of the Hill actor’s death.
Building full of creepy mannequins catches fire in San Antonio
Witnesses reported people stuck inside, which actually turned out to be figures used for a haunted house.
San Antonio HDRC approves Pride Cultural Heritage District designation
The area encompasses the Tobin Hill strip known as the center of gay nightlife in the Alamo City.
Texas’ undocumented college students no longer qualify for in-state tuition
Within hours of a federal lawsuit targeting Texas’ policy of letting its nearly 20,000 undocumented students qualify for lower public tuition rates, the 24-year-old law was no more.
One-time San Antonio mayor hopeful Altamirano snubs both mayoral runoff candidates in endorsements
The lack of an endorsement for Gina Ortiz Jones comes after the tech entrepreneur gave endorsements to 5 progressive council candidates.
Classical Music Institute’s third-annual CMI 210 Festival begins this weekend
All performances in the two-week San Antonio concert series are free to attend.
Sodas, candy to be banned from Texas food stamp purchases
Buoyed by the Trump administration’s willingness to place restrictions on food assistance programs, Texas moves to limit junk food.
San Antonio council candidate Misty Spears facing yet another lawsuit over credit-card debt
The conservative District 9 candidate has faced questions over an earlier lawsuit and several liens that have since been settled.
House of Queer Noise fest at San Antonio’s The Starlighter will make a racket for LGBTQ+ rights
Alamo City acts FEA, Morta, Lloronas and Mypilotis will perform at the festival this Saturday.
Tenants of San Antonio’s affordable Robert E. Lee apartments win battle against developer
The San Antonio Housing Trust said it’s taking over the downtown building and will maintain its affordability.
San Antonio’s Mercury Project hosting multimedia exhibition exploring natural wonders of our environs
The show features the work of San Antonio-based artists Patrick Farris and Lané Pittard.
En garde! Someone drew a sword at a San Antonio street fight
They say ‘don’t bring a gun to a knife fight,’ so he brought a sword instead.
Morrissey announces new tour dates, including (allegedly) rescheduled San Antonio stop
We’re not holding our breath.
Comedian Michael Yo bringing his animated and engaging crowd work to San Antonio
The Houston native will perform this Friday and Saturday at Laugh Out Loud San Antonio.
Gemini Ink’s ‘Trans Poetica’ event will celebrate queer and trans Latinx literary communities
Part poetry reading and part discussion forum, the free event will take place this Thursday at the San Antonio literary arts center.
Another body pulled from Austin’s Lady Bird Lake
San Antonio’s Woodlawn Lake is also at the center of serial killer rumors after another body was recovered on Thursday.
San Antonio man accused of shooting King of the Hill actor Jonathan Joss released on bail
Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, 56, will be under full house arrest once released from custody.
San Antonio’s McNay Art Museum offering gallery talk on photography as performance
The discussion by multi-disciplinary artist Megan Solis will take place for free this Thursday.
The Texas Legislative session is (finally) over. Here’s what passed and failed.
The Republican-controlled Lege passed 1,200 bills this session, and many focused on culture war issues.
Texas governor likely to sign hemp ban to avoid conflict with lieutenant governor
Gov. Greg Abbott faces pressure, including from in his own Republican Party, to veto the legislation, which Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick championed.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Rhett Miller, Righteous Brothers, Alejandro Escovedo
Singer-songwriter and guitar ace Jackie Venson also will electrify the Carver Center’s Jo Long Theatre.
San Antonio police were called to Jonathan Joss’ home 74 times before shooting death
Neighbors told TV stations that Joss was frequently in conflict with neighbors before his death.
Texas to increase funding to state film incentive program by $300 million
SB 22, which awaits Gov. Greg Abbott’s approval, injects $300 million over the next two years into projects filmed in Texas, $100 million more than current funding.
San Antonio brunch destination Comfort Cafe closing Los Patios location
The restaurant, which raises money for charity, will still have one other San Antonio location plus one in Smithville.
Texas Lege passes bill expanding state’s medical cannabis program after vote to ban hemp products
The bill, now on the governor’s desk, would allow prescription vape products and expand the program’s list of qualifying conditions.
San Antonio actor Jonathan Joss’ husband suggests his shooting death was hate crime
Joss’ husband said in an online post that the pair faced harassment, but SAPD said officers found ‘no evidence’ Joss was targeted for his sexuality.
Pride flag now ‘proudly flying’ over San Antonio City Hall
Conservative commenters claimed the city’s display of the flag is ‘intolerant’ of straight people.
Tejano dream-pop of San Antonio’s Los Juanos exudes puro party vibes
The band will perform live this Friday and also has new music on the way this summer.
Money flowing into both San Antonio mayoral campaigns, and one is spending big on media buys
Rolando Pablos’ backers, including the Texas Economic Fund and the police union, are spending big on attack ads as the campaign heats up.
Visit San Antonio names Alamo City native Mario J. Bass as new CEO
Bass takes over at the tourism-promotion nonprofit after the departure of Marc Anderson, who resigned in April.
Protest against ICE planned at San Antonio City Hall this Sunday
The protest follows high-profile ICE arrests last week, including a sweep outside San Antonio Immigration Court.
Special class at San Antonio’s Our Lady of the Lake honors tradition of the Mexican American Rondalla
Musician, educator and historian Robert Ojeda will teach the course, which runs through June and is to non-OLLU students.
San Antonio actor Jonathan Joss has been shot and killed, according to media reports
Joss, 59, was known for roles in King of the Hill, Parks and Recreation and Tulsa King.
UTSA baseball clinches first Regional Championship title in program’s history
The Roadrunners will next take take on UCLA in a best-of-three series starting later this week.
Texas Legislature deadlocks on giving attorney general more authority to crack down on election crimes
Ken Paxton sought more power for his office to take up election cases But lawmakers haven’t agreed on a measure that would give it to him.
San Antonio AIDS Foundation temporarily suspending testing due to Trump’s CDC cuts
The foundation said testing has been suspended ‘until further notice.’
Noche UFC mixed martial arts event relocates to San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center
The card was originally scheduled to take place Sept. 13 in Guadalajara, but construction delays required it to move.
Democrats lash out as Texas Legislature bans school clubs that support gay teens
Tensions flared and the debate turned personal as Republicans said their bill empowered parents and denied predictions that the ban will endanger children.
Late actress Loretta Swit recalls shooting cult fright flick Race with the Devil in San Antonio 50 years ago
Swit spoke with the Current in April. She died at her home Friday at the age of 87.
Tall Cool Ones: San Antonio bartenders share their spins on summer cocktails
We asked five SA mixologists to share some of their favorite summer cocktails, including one that forgoes the alcohol.
Bad Takes: Gina Ortiz Jones is a better choice for San Antonio, but she can’t go it alone
The mayoral race has taken a turn for the nasty, which has shown Rolando Pablos’ true colors.
Cooking Up Conversation: Page Pressley and Dez Rodriguez of San Antonio’s The Newstand
The Newstand has evolved into a caffeinated community hub with rotating events, chef pop-ups, DJ sessions and more.
Texas House passes raft of Dan Patrick priorities imposing conservative mandates on public ed
In the final days of session, the lower chamber voted to further advance the classroom culture wars.
Fancy burger chain Hopdoddy will open third San Antonio location early next year
The new Hopdoddy will be at 11267 Huebner Road just off I-10, records show.
Texas’ DEI ban on public schools heads back to lawmakers for one last test
Senate Bill 12’s supporters say DEI programs use class time and public funds to promote political agendas. The proposal could soon go to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk.
San Antonio ICE arrests more migrants Friday, this time at UTSA
This week’s ramp-up of immigration sweeps comes as the Trump administration lays out new quota of 3,000 arrests per day.
San Antonio police officer accused of shooting Erik Cantu to face trial in August, judge rules
Former SAPD officer James Brennand’s trial was initially set for April, but it was delayed so the court could review new evidence.
Restaurateur behind San Antonio’s Toro opening new cocktail-driven concept near the Pearl
SeaSpice, expected to open this fall or early winter, will feature a raw seafood bar and seaside dining vibes.
San Antonio mom accused of helping son planning mass shooting seeking job
A defense attorney representing Ashley Pardo, 33, said her water has been cut off and she’s at risk of losing her electricity.
Texas Supreme Court gives initial win to Paxton in migrant shelter case
The high court did not rule on the merits of the case, but allows Paxton to continue his investigation of Annunciation House.
San Antonio mayoral hopeful Gina Ortiz Jones refuses to answer Express-News question about her middle name
‘Do you not think it’s racist?’ Jones fired back at the daily.
Cityscrapes: San Antonio’s current mayoral election feels different, but many voters wary of same old missteps
It’s not clear that either candidate fully understands Project Marvel’s risks and the real cost of a failure to deliver.
The love and loss of the Quintanillas
A new documentary uses archival family footage to retell the story of Selena y Los Dinos.
San Antonio Chicano soul group to have song played at every June City Council meeting
‘¡Hijole!’ is the new infectious, feel-good single by Joaquin and the Glowliners.
Court slaps down Texas AG Ken Paxton’s bid to investigate watchdog over its reporting on Elon Musk
An appeals judge wrote that Paxton, a Republican and Trump ally, sought to retaliate against Media Matters for exercising its First Amendment rights.
Trans bathroom bill dies in Texas House — again
Just like in 2017, the GOP bathroom bill died a quiet death after months of controversy.
Early-voting turnout in San Antonio mayoral runoff suggesting trouble for Gina Ortiz Jones, expert says
Voting totals for Tuesday and Wednesday show high turnout in conservative-learning North Side districts.
San Antonio Korean restaurant Cypress Cafe closing a year after being forced to relocate
Owner Mimi Lee said she’s dealing with health problems that forced her to close ‘indefinitely.’
Bill that would have banned Texas minors from social media misses key deadline
House Bill 186, approved by the lower chamber in May, never received a vote in the Senate.
San Antonio actor Nicolas Cantu’s career trajectory hits the gas in Motorheads
The 21-year-old stars in the Prime Video series about teenage friends united by a love for fixing cars and street racing.
