Majestic Theatre Presents Buddy Holly’s Life and Career in Acclaimed Musical
Before perishing along with other rock ’n’ roll legends in music’s most famous plane crash, Buddy Holly shaped the future of American popular music with his work. Buddy, the acclaimed musical that’s been running since 1989, is a rousing, feel-good introduction to Holly and a celebration of his legacy for the devoted. With Holly’s timeless,…
Our Lady Peace Continues to Stay Relevant with Aztec Theatre Show
Our Lady Peace arose in the sweet ambiguous time where literally any music that wasn’t hip-hop, metal or country was classified “alternative.” From Smashing Pumpkins to Tool and even bands like Third Eye Blind and Our Lady Peace, “alternative” music was the laziest way for industry people to say, “Hey, this isn’t Backstreet Boys or…
Let The Dogs Out at San Antonio Humane Society’s Poochamania
Must love dogs. That’s the only requirement for admission to San Antonio Humane Society’s dog-focused event Poochamania this Saturday. SAHS is welcoming doggos big and small to its headquarters for a day full of canine-specific fun. Pups will be able to splash in the pool, make their way through an agility obstacle course, dress to…
Here are the Victims of the Sutherland Springs Shooting
Editor’s note: These are the names of the victims of the church shooting in Sutherland Springs that have been released so far. We will update as more information becomes available. _________________________________ Twenty-six people are dead and at least 20 more are injured after a shooter opened fire on parishioners at First Baptist Church in Sutherland…
Pop Duo Jack & Jack are Bringing Their Bubble Gum Beats to San Antonio
Dubbed “the future” by Timbaland, pop/rap duo Jack & Jack are headed to The Aztec Theatre on Tuesday, November 21 with boy band PRETTYMUCH and pop singer Olivia O’Brien. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska Jack Johnson (no, not “Banana Pancakes” Jack Johnson) and Jack Gilinsky, saw success through the social media app Vine (RIP) and, like…
These Texas Teens Will Perform During the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Seventeen Texas teens are heading to New York City this Thanksgiving to perform during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The performance will be put on by Camp Broadway, “the “original” Broadway summer camp,” according to Playbill.com, and the students will perform Irving Berlin’s “This Is a Great Country” in honor of U.S. military families. The…
H-E-B Now Accepting Online Donations for Sutherland Springs Victims’ Families
Some may find just about any reason to go to their favorite H-E-B, but if you find yourself unable to make it to the Texan grocery chain this week, don’t fret. There’s still a way for you to take part in the store’s Helping Here campaign. The Current reported on Monday that H-E-B was launching…
Snowflake Paradice Is Adding More Shaved Ice, Boba Tea to San Antonio
Flora You dreamt of opening a shop that used entirely organic and natural products. While most stores use powder for their boba tea, Snowflake Paradice doesn’t. That means the staff uses natural ingredients and the freshest produce possible when creating their goodies. Located on the northside of San Antonio, Snowflake Paradice offers three things: Taiwanese snow…
UT Fraternity Suspended For Breaking Hazing Rules
The University of Texas chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity has been shuttered for at least four years after reports of hazing within the chapter reached SAE’s headquarters. “[The UT chapter] was not living up to our values and was not complying with many of our health-and-safety policies,” wrote SAE in a Tuesday press release.…
Tony G’s Soul Food Is Opening In A New Location — Let’s Take A Look Inside
After closing for several weeks, Tony G’s Soul Food is back in action starting Wednesday, November 8. The restaurant known for its soulful takes on breakfast and lunch moved from St. Paul’s Square to a larger location at 915 Hackberry St. For its reopening, the shop will feature a buffet of favorites including fried chicken,…
Sutherland Springs Shooter Escaped Psychiatric Hospital in 2012
Devin Kelley, the man guilty of killing 26 members of a Sutherland Springs church on Sunday, escaped a mental health facility in July 2012, months after being court-martialed for violently assaulting his wife and stepchild. Police records obtained by KPRC2 Houston show that Kelley fled Peak Behavior Health Services in Santa Teresa, New Mexico on July…
San Antonio Rapper Hosting Hip-Hop Benefit for Sutherland Springs Victims’ Families
In an effort to show solidarity and take action beyond thoughts and prayers, local rapper Jose Angel Perez, better known as Spy MC, has turned a hip-hop show at Ventura into benefit for the families of those affected by the Sutherland Springs massacre. The event features Vel The Wonder, an LA-based female rapper that spits…
Chris Madrid’s Might Be Reopening Soon, Sorta
Though details haven’t been hammered out yet, we might not have to wait for rehab at Chris Madrid’s to wrap before we get our hands on another macho burger. It looks like the San Antonio burger staple might pop-up in a temporary location. In a lengthy post shared by management, the restaurant warned it might…
Celebrities Respond To Sutherland Springs Tragedy
Just nothing. No words. Numb. Again. May everyone affected in Texas rest in and find peace. — josh groban (@joshgroban) November 5, 2017 Prayers are what the victims were doing. If you respond to these attacks with prayers but no action, you are protecting the next murderer. — josh groban (@joshgroban) November 5, 2017 “If…
Here’s What Election Day 2017 Means for Texans
It’s Election Day in the U.S., meaning its somehow been one year since we elected Donald Trump to the White House. It also means that two states — Virginia and New Jersey — are voting for new governors in races that have become infiltrated with Trump-style messaging. In Texas, voters have the opportunity to approve…
TCU Lockdown Lifted After Workplace Argument Leads to Shooting
Earlier this morning, Texas Christian University went into lockdown mode alerting students and faculty of “an armed person on campus.” According to Fort Worth police, the lockdown was instigated by an argument between two Roadrunner Shuttle employees outside the Amon G. Carter Stadium. One of the bus drivers fired a shot at the other, which missed,…
Trump: ‘Hundreds More’ Would Have Died in Sutherland Springs if U.S. Vetted Gun Buyers Like it Does Immigrants
Prospective gun owners are far less dangerous than immigrants coming to the United States, according to President Donald Trump. At a Tuesday press conference in South Korea, Trump said that if people interested in buying a gun had to go through the same “extreme vetting” process he’s demanded for immigrants, more people would have died…
Frank Liberto, Inventor of Rico’s Cheese, Has Died
It’s a sad day for cheese product aficionados. Frank Liberto, the San Antonio man known for inventing shelf-stable cheese and Ricos Products, passed away on Sunday, November 5, the day before National Nacho Day. In a post shared to its Facebook, Ricos Products celebrated its founders legacy saying, “A true visionary, Frank was named the…
An Air Force Error Allowed Devin Kelley to Purchase Guns
The U.S. Air Force officials admitted Monday that they failed to update the federal database with information that could have kept Sutherland Springs gunman Devin Kelley from buying weapons. In 2012, Kelley, who killed at least 26 people attending mass at a Sutherland Springs church Sunday, was court-martialed while stationed at the Holloman Air Force…
San Antonio City Leaders Respond to Sutherland Springs Shooting
Amid completely diplomatic and even-keeled statements from local leaders, elected officials sounded off on Sunday morning’s shooting in Sutherland Springs, asking for action. Here’s what they had to say: In one day: We lost a 3 year old in my backyard, & at least 20 plus in a shooting in TX. With friends & family…
Someone Made a Cumbia Remix of the Stranger Things Theme Song
If you haven’t finished the second season of Stranger Things (out this past October) I don’t know what the hell you’ve been doing with your life because, to put it’s simply, it’s amazing (and stop reading this and go watch it … OK read this first then go watch it). Just look at all of…
San Antonio’s Durty Nelly’s Is Closing For Remodeling
Durty Nelly’s in Ireland is one of the oldest continually operating restaurants in the world. San Antonio’s version on the river level of the Hilton Palacio del Rio has been serving the Alamo City since 1974, and it’s going on a wee break. Starting January 3, 2018, the bar will undergo remodeling per a Facebook…
Texas Business Owner Offering Free Caskets for Sutherland Springs Victims
A Victoria, Texas resident and business owner is hoping to make funeral services less stressful for families who lost loved ones in the Sutherland Springs church shooting. Trey Ganem posted a video to his Facebook Monday afternoon expressing his thoughts about the tragedy and desire to give back to those affected. “Being from a small community,…
Mike Pence Will Visit Sutherland Springs Wednesday
Vice President Mike Pence announced on Twitter that he and his wife Karen will be visiting Sutherland Springs on Wednesday. Karen & I will travel to #SutherlandSprings on Wednesday to meet w/families of the fallen, injured & law enforcement. We are with you Texas — Vice President Pence (@VP) November 6, 2017 Shortly after the…
Vigils, Benefits and Other Ways You Can Help those Affected by the Sutherland Springs Shooting
In light of the recent tragedy in Sutherland Springs, many are wondering how to help those in need. Here are a few ways we have found that include financial or blood donations, vigils and benefit events. If you’d like us to add your benefit, event or fundraiser, please email Sarah at smartinez@sacurrent.com. Vigils Prayer Vigil…
Lizzo Slayed Paper Tiger — And All of San Antonio
When Lizzo released her 2016 EP Coconut Oil, it felt like the entire music world paused and was like “wait — what — who is this?” It’d been a long time since a new artist was able to transcend the underground R&B world to the bleeding edge of pop. And while keeping her personality and…
San Antonio Car Wash Donates $10,000 to Sutherland Springs Victims
Update 3:35 pm Monday: GoFundMe accounts have been set up for multiple victims. You can donate here to the Holcombe family, which lost eight member over three generations. You can also donate to Rylan, the 5-year-old boy who was shot multiple times and is now in critical condition. Original post below: San Antonio’s own Bee…
Matisyahu, Common Kings Rocked The Empire Theatre
I was 18 years old when I bought Youth, the debut LP from the then-Hassidic Jewish rapper Matisyahu. While I was listening to a lot of different types of music in the early aughts, there was something just fucking weird and alluring about this dude rapping/singing/beatboxing in full-on Orthodox Jew ensemble talking spirituality and using…
Sutherland Springs Gunman Was Fired from Security Guard Job at Schlitterbahn Water Park
Devin Kelley, the man who killed at least 26 people in the Sutherland Springs church shooting on Sunday morning, was briefly employed as a security guard at New Braunfels’ Schlitterbahn waterpark in June. According to a Schlitterbahn press statement, Kelley was employed 5 1/2 weeks over the past summer as an unarmed night security guard.…
The Sutherland Springs Shooter Was Not a Member of Antifa
Yesterday, Devin Kelley walked into the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs and opened fire on its congregants, killing 26 people and injuring 20. In the immediate hours following a mass shooting, there’s always the same questions: who did this and why did they do it? More often than not, misinformation gets packaged as fact…
Wife of Sutherland Springs Shooter Worked at the Church He Attacked
Danielle Shields, the wife of Sutherland Springs shooter Devin Patrick Kelley, taught toddlers at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs where the shooting occurred, according to her resume on Indeed.com. Shields described her responsibilities at First Baptist, where she worked from June 2009 to March 2013, saying she would “Teach the children about GOD,…
Here’s How You Can Donate Blood For Sutherland Springs Victims
Local hospitals caring for victims of the Sutherland Springs shootings are asking for blood donors. With at least 20 people suffering injuries, these San Antonio blood banks need all the help they can get in this dire time. “The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center has sent 200 units to hospitals treating the injured —…
Eight Members of the Same Family, Pregnant Woman Among Victims of Sutherland Springs Shooting
Pastor, wife give emotional remarks after youngest daughter was killed in church shooting: "Please don't forget Sutherland Springs." pic.twitter.com/h6QlB3c6gS — ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) November 6, 2017 Update 4 pm Monday: A GoFundMe account has been set up to cover various expenses for the family who lost eight members, now identified as the Holcombe family…
H-E-B Launches Fundraising Campaign for Sutherland Springs Victims
The local grocery chain is beloved in Texas for a reason. H-E-B will accept donations through it’s Helping Here campaign for victims and families affected in the Sutherland Springs shooting. Shoppers can ask their cashier to add amounts of $1, $3, $5, $50 or $100 straight into their grocery bill. One hundred percent of the…
Texas AG Paxton Says Concealed Gun Carry Laws Prevent Mass Shootings
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reacted to the news of the Sutherland Springs church shooting, in which 26 parishioners were shot dead by gunman Devin Kelley, by suggesting that concealed carry in Texas will help prevent mass shootings. “You know what, it breaks my heart, obviously. I have four children of my own. As soon…
At Least 12 of the 26 Killed at Sutherland Springs Church Were Children
Twelve to 14 children died in the Sunday morning shooting spree at Sutherland Springs’ First Baptist Church, according to Wilson County Sheriff Joe Tackitt. Gunman Devin Kelley shot and killed a total of 26 churchgoers — which equals about 7 percent of the small town’s total population. Eight of those dead were from the same…
Trump Blames Sutherland Springs on Mental Health, Not Lax Gun Control Laws
On Monday, President Donald Trump said that he believes the Sutherland Springs shooting is the result of a “mental health problem at the highest level.” When asked if he thought gun control was a solution to mass shootings, Trump responded, “This isn’t a guns situation.” Trump says Texas church shooting “isn’t a guns situation” but…
Here’s What We Know About Devin Kelley So Far
As more information comes into focus about Devin Patrick Kelley, the 26-year-old gunman in Sunday’s mass shooting in a Sutherland Springs church, we’ve begun to see some familiarities between Kelley and past gunmen in large-scale shootings. According to public records, Kelley, who died in a car crash following the Sunday morning shooting that left 26…
Gregg Popovich Comments on Sutherland Springs Shooting
Following the tragedy at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs Sunday morning, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich had little to say in a post-game interview. The Spurs may have beat the Phoenix Suns 112 to 95, but Popovich remained somber when speaking to reporters following the game. Instead of commenting on the…
San Antonio Counselors Will Head to Floresville Schools Following Sutherland Springs Shooting
Parents and family members hoping to explain yet another senseless tragedy to their loved ones will have some help on Monday morning as area counselors converge at Floresville schools. Sherri Bays, superintendent of Floresville Independent School District, which includes Sutherland Springs, shared a plan of action on Facebook for Monday morning that involves providing grief counseling…
Sutherland Springs Resident Shot at, Helped Take Down Church Shooter
Update at 1:15 p.m., Monday: Wilson County Sheriff Joe Tackitt told CBS News that shooter Devin Patrick Kelley died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Original story: Devin Patrick Kelley is responsible for the deaths of at least 26 people at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs Sunday morning, although that number could have been…
University Health System Needs Blood Donors
Update at 9:35 p.m.: University Health is hosting a blood drive at the hospital lobby starting at 8 a.m. Monday. Donors can also call (210) 358-2812 to schedule a donation appointment. Original post below: Blood supplies in the San Antonio area are at a dangerous low, and with the tragic shooting in Sutherland Springs on Sunday,…
Gov. Abbott: Sutherland Springs is the Largest Mass Shooting in Texas History
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held the first press conference in Sutherland Springs after a Sunday morning shooting at the small town’s First Baptist Church left at least 26 dead. “As a state we are dealing with largest mass shooting in our state’s history,” Abbott told reporters, tearing up. “Every mom and dad … put your…
Pastor’s Daughter Named First Victim in Sutherland Springs Shooting
Update 11:20 am Monday: Pastor, wife give emotional remarks after youngest daughter was killed in church shooting: "Please don't forget Sutherland Springs." pic.twitter.com/h6QlB3c6gS — ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) November 6, 2017 Original post below, 6:43 pm Sunday: First Baptist Church Pastor Frank Pomeroy told ABC News that his youngest daughter was one of the 26…
This Is How President Trump Has Responded to the Sutherland Springs Shooting
Update at 9:27 am, Monday: President Trump had the following to say about the shooting during a press conference in Tokyo. You can read more about his statements here. …Americans do what we do best: we pull together. We join hands. We lock arms and through the tears and the sadness, we stand strong… pic.twitter.com/qkCPgtKGkA…
Devin Patrick Kelley Identified as Sutherland Springs Church Shooter
Devin Patrick Kelley has been identified as the shooter in the Sutherland Springs church massacre, according to Daily Beast. The 26-year-old New Braunfels resident is responsible for killing 27 people and injuring another 20 at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs on Sunday. Kelley was killed in a brief chase after the shooting ended…
Police Search Home of Sutherland Springs Shooter for Explosives
The San Antonio Police Department is searching for explosives in the home of the suspected Sutherland Springs church shooter, who killed 27 people and injured another 20 on Sunday. According to mySA.com, police are currently sending a K9 unit to the home, of which the location has not been disclosed. The shooter was killed after…
26 Dead in Sutherland Springs Church Shooting
A gunman claimed the lives of at least 26 people attending church in Sutherland Springs, a small town about 40 miles east of San Antonio with a population of 650. The gunman, who police say is now dead, opened fire at the Sutherland Springs First Baptist Church around 11:30 Sunday morning. Wilson County Commissioner Albert…
10-Year-Old Held in San Antonio by Immigration Authorities Has Been Released
The federal government has released 10-year-old Rosa Maria Hernandez from a San Antonio facility for immigrant children — allowing the girl to return to her family in Laredo. Rosa Maria, an undocumented immigrant who has cerebral palsy, was stopped by Border Patrol agents on Oct. 24, on the way to an emergency gallbladder surgery in Corpus…
San Antonio’s First Ever Fideo Festival and Cook-Off is Finally Here
It’s the day all of San Antonio has been waiting for since we announced the city’s inaugural fideo festival back in September. It may not be chilly outside, but that shouldn’t stop you from devouring samples of the tomato-y sopa at this hybrid festival and cook-off. Scheduled to take place outside of 410 Sportsbar, the…
GS1221 Is Hosting 2M Smokehouse for Friday Night Pop-Ups
Friday got a lot tastier with the latest pop-up by 2M Smokehouse. As one of the two San Antonio barbecue shops named to Texas Monthly’s Top 50 Barbecue Joints in Texas list, 2M has certain been keeping busy. They’re posting up shop at GS1221 on Friday evenings starting at 5 p.m. through November 17 with…
This Texas Barbecue Joint is Now Selling Sausage Sandwiches — On a Donut
Maybe you’ve heard of it? It’s only one of the most famous spots in the barbecue capital of Texas the world. That’s right, Black’s Barbecue of Lockhart, Texas is adding a sugary twist to its delicious sausages. Arguably the best place to get barbecue in Lockhart (fight me), the family-run establishment is revamping one of…
Chillwave Lord Neon Indian Is Coming Home To San Antonio
Yep, Churchill High School alumnus Alan Palomo — aka Neon Indian’s frontman — will be headed to Texas, including a stop at Paper Tiger, to bring some electronic tunes our way. If you don’t know the story, Palomo grew up in SA, went to college in Denton and in 2009 with his band Neon Indian released the…
SAFD Battalion Chief Suspended a Week for Forcing Firefighters to Train in Heat
A San Antonio Fire Department battalion chief was suspended and reassigned earlier this year for forcing firefighters to train in elevated heat levels and failing to take control of a fire scene, according to an investigation by the KSAT Defenders team. Robert Westbrook, who has worked for SAFD since 1999, faced a seven-day suspension in…
San Antonio Artists Buster Graybill and Chris Engman Create Imaginative Works Linked By a Sense of Adventure
Buster Graybill: ‘Leisure Lines’ If pioneering abstractionist Frank Stella had grown up in East Texas, he might have come up with something similar to the striped, clean-lined assemblages San Antonio artist Buster Graybill is showing in “Leisure Lines” at the Southwest School of Art through November 12. From the University of Texas at San Antonio…
Lou Diamond Phillips Was Arrested on a DWI Charge Near Corpus Christi Today
Actor Lou Diamond Phillips was arrested in Portland, near Corpus Christi, early Friday morning after local police officers suspected he was driving while intoxicated. Apparently the Corpus Christi native asked cops for directions. Yeah, you read that right. The guy best known for playing Ritchie Valens in La Bamba (at least to Mexican-Americans like me…
Texas Congressman Signs Bill to Remove Mueller from Trump-Russia Probe
Republican congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida introduced a resolution today demanding the recusal of Robert Mueller as special counsel investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election — and one of the first Republicans to jump on board is Texas’ very own, very outspoken Louie Gohmert. Gaetz, Gohmert and Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona accuse Mueller…
Trump Administration Threatens Undocumented Teen For Having Legal Abortion
The Trump Administration has accused civil rights lawyers of misleading the Department of Justice when they helped an immigrant teen obtain a legal abortion. It’s the latest in a recent case that has redefined how the White House addresses abortion access — and has the potential to land in the Supreme Court. It began when…
Federal Judge Denies Release of 10-Year-Old Immigrant from San Antonio Shelter
Ten-year-old Rosa Maria Hernandez, who has been held by federal immigration agents at a shelter for undocumented children since the day after her emergency gallbladder surgery, will remain there after a federal judge rejected an emergency motion for her release. On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Fred Biery cancelled an upcoming court hearing for Rosa Maria’s…
Selena’s Getting Her Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star Tonight
Of all the things we could be obsessed with as Texans and San Antonio folk, I feel like our infatuation with Selena is merited and completely normal. Like, sure we’re obsessed with the Spurs too ‘cause like “nombre, shut up man, nombre, go Spurs go,” but Selena represented more than just entertainment for us; she…
Mattress Mack Loses $10 Million in World Series Bet, But Really Gives Back to Houston
While San Antonians might not know him by name, you probably recognize Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale as the guy who opened his furniture store’s doors to Houston’s displaced during Hurricane Harvey in August. Even months before the storm that ravaged through eastern Texas, the furniture mogul made a bet with his customers. If they spent…
Border Patrol Agent Arrested for Drug Possession in Bexar County
A Border Patrol agent was arrested Tuesday in Bexar County by local DEA agents on a drug possession charge. Gregory Dylan Sessions, a 6-year veteran of the department, was charged with carrying between four and 400 grams of an unnamed controlled substance. Sessions was booked into Bexar County Jail on a $20,000 charge and has…
Gregg Popovich Ejected From Spurs Game For Well, Being Coach Pop
Coach Pop has never been one to stay quiet, at least not during a game (or when ripping President Trump to shreds). So it’s probably not any surprise to any Spurs fan to learn that Popovich was ejected from Thursday evening’s game. Fans anticipated the game in the days leading up to the match up…
From the Rabbit to the Aztec: Nothing More Vocalist Jonny Hawkins On Becoming a Chart-Topping Rock ‘n’ Roller
It’s not everyday a band from San Antonio shows up on Billboard and iTunes charts. Let alone at high positions on them. But upon the release of their latest effort The Stories We Tell Ourselves (released back in September) San Antonio rockers Nothing More found themselves on some peak positions including No. 5 on the…
SAPD Detective Fired for Mishandling Dozens of Sexual Assault Cases
The San Antonio Police Department has released details on how a single Special Victims Unit Detective neglected to properly investigate dozens of crimes — most involving sexual assault. Detective Kenneth L. Valdez was indefinitely suspended from the SVU on November 2 for a number of violations taking place over of the past two years, according…
Now Permanently Closed, What Can We Learn From Hot Joy’s Failed Dallas Experiment
At the risk of alienating myself from the food writing community at-large, it’s time to discuss the recent shuttering of Hot Joy’s Dallas adventure. Here’s the gist: After announcing in mid-April that Hot Joy would open a two year pop-up in Dallas’ Uptown area, the experiment was panned by critics and permanently closed this past…
Texas Congressman Lamar Smith is Retiring
San Antonio Congressman Lamar Smith — the most vocal climate change denier on Capitol Hill — will not be running for re-election in 2018, according to emails obtained by the Texas Tribune. Smith, a Republican, has represented Texas’ 21st congressional district — an area including the Northeast side of San Antonio, Southwest Austin, and most…
New Boba Tea Shop Is Hosting BOGO Grand Opening
Attention UTSA students, there’s a new place to hangout near campus and it has a lot of wall plugs. Kung Fu Tea, the New York City-based boba tea chain of shops that opened in 2010 has brought its teas to San Antonio. They opened the doors last Friday for a soft opening. The boba tea…
The Most Texas License Plate Ever is Coming Back
Y’all remember the retired Texas license plates that had the spaceship in one corner, an oil tower in another and, of course, the cowboy riding a horse on the bottom of the plate? Well you should, because well … it only stopped being made in 2009 and could only be more Texan if the Whataburger…
Latin Queens Edith Márquez and Ana Bárbara are Headed to San Antonio
With more than 40 popular hits between them, queens of Latin music Edith Márquez and Ana Bárbara are embarking on the Par De Reinas: Edith Márquez and Ana Bárbara tour together, and are making a stop at The Aztec Theatre on Friday, December 8. According to a recent press release, Par de Reinas will be…
This San Antonio Woman Can’t Stop Hoarding Cats
A San Antonio woman is facing animal cruelty charges after investigators searched her Northeast Side home and found some 25 cats living in squalid conditions, according to KSAT. This is not the first time D’Ann Trethan has been in this situation — in 2015, the city’s Animal Care Services seized 57 cats, who were all…
Hopdoddy Brings Back Turducken Burger — Because It’s Not Christmas Yet
Halloween is over, Dia de los Muertos is on its way out, and though some overzealous elves are already jingling all the way through November, we have to remember one very important thing: Thanksgiving. To celebrate that recently bulldozed holiday that takes a back seat to rampant consumerism when shoppers commence Black Friday on Thursday…
Texas’ Ban on Safe Abortion Procedure Goes to Court
It’s almost become a Texas tradition: Write a sweeping, medically inaccurate anti-abortion bill, get it signed into law, immediately get slapped with a lawsuit from the state’s top women’s health care providers, and dive into a lengthy trial. That trial officially kicks off this week for Texas’ latest anti-abortion law, Senate Bill 8. SB 8,…
Rick Perry: Fossil Fuels Can Prevent Sexual Assault in Africa
Energy Secretary Rick Perry seems to believe that fossil fuels can prevent sexual assault. During a Thursday media event where he discussed “energy policy priorities,” Perry was pushing for the expansion of fossil fuels in Africa when this came out of his mouth: “Let me tell you where people are dying, [it] is in Africa, because…
San Antonio Teen Filmmaker Wins International Competition
San Antonio is on the up, y’all. After the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) named the 210 as a Creative City of Gastronomy earlier this week, the international recognition continues to pour in. Fatima Aguillon, a student of the Film School of San Antonio at Harlandale High School, earned the winning spot in…
San Antonio Mosque Condemns New York Terror Attack
Eight people were killed with 11 more injured when 29-year-old Sayfullo Saipov drove a rented pickup truck down a crowded bike path in Manhattan, New York. After the suspect was taken into custody and treated for a gunshot wound in the abdomen, he reportedly asked for an ISIS flag to be hung in his hospital room,…
Fiesta San Antonio 2018 Poster Revealed
There’s plenty of reasons to be excited AF for Fiesta. You might be able to eat chicken on a stick any day of the year now thanks to Chisme, but it goes without saying that Fiesta is the best time of the year in San Antonio. Well, you can start getting even more excited now…
Diwali San Antonio: Festival of Lights Takes Over La Villita This Saturday
Launched in 2009 as means to partake in the Hindu festival of lights and strengthen San Antonio’s ties with its sister city of Chennai, India, Diwali illuminates La Villita the first Saturday in November. A lively affair that celebrates the Hindu belief that good ultimately triumphs over evil, the annual favorite routinely brings together nearly…
SAY Sí’s Muertitos Fest Celebrates Life and Death Through Art
For its 11th annual Muertitos Fest, a culturally relevant celebration of art, life, and death, the staff and students of SAY Sí will be presenting three days of activities/displays including “student art, altars to honor the departed, family folk art workshops, food booths, an artisan mercado as well as live cultural performances highlighting local dancers,…
Catch Some Laughs and Jabs from Tom Segura at Aztec Theatre
Let’s cut to the chase: If you have dentures, will you be admitted to Tom Segura’s No Teeth No Entry Tour? Of course, the Aztec’s guidelines make no such stipulations for attendees who are all gums, and Segura’s stand-up act, chronicled on albums such as 2012’s White Girls with Cornrows can be merciless toward its…
What to Expect at This Month’s First Friday (And Thursday Preview)
The penultimate First Friday of the year rolls into Southtown this week with an assortment of shows (some of which open Thursday) worthy a spot on your social calendar. Unveiled in October, Blue Star Contemporary’s sprawling fall show “Home Bodies” collects works by local, regional and international artists exploring the inherent bonds and conflicts within…
Russian Trolls Organized Both Sides of an Islam Protest in Texas
Update: Nov. 3 — Houston counter-protesters are alleging that their protest was not connected to the Russian-led group. The story now reflects those changes. —- It appears some Texans have quite literally become the puppets of Russia. On May 21, two agitated groups of protesters met in from of the Islamic Da’wah Center in Houston.…
Who Made This Terrifying Pumpkin?
Just hours ago, Reddit user Srezr posted the “scariest pumpkin” ever — the letters I-35 carved out. Now I can’t stop thinking every time a lane shut down on me while driving on I-35. Triggered. But I wasn’t the only one. More than a few Reddit users also chimed in about the terror-inducing pumpkin, but…
Day For Night Spillover Alert: “Punk Rock Orchestra” Godspeed! You Black Emperor Announces San Antonio Show
Oh shit. Godpseed! You Black Emperor is coming to San Antonio on Saturday, December 16 at Paper Tiger. For folks who don’t know, Godspeed! You Black Emperor (Godspeed for short), got big in the mid-to-late ’90s for their haunting, epic 20+ minute movements that showed up in films like, 28 Days Later (which arguably has…
Michin Grill Kitchen & Tequila Bar is Putting a Twist on Traditional Día de los Muertos Dessert
Michin Grill is coming through with some delicious treats in honor of Día de los Muertos. The Stone Oak eatery is making some adjustments to the traditional pan de muerto associated with the Mexican holiday. Michin’s version of the dessert features pan topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzled with cajeta (a Mexican caramel…
Taco Bell is Giving Away Free Tacos Today Because of Houston Astros’ Cameron Maybin
Whether you’re a baseball fanatic, bandwagon Houston Astros fan or love free stuff, we’ve got good news for you! Taco Bell is coming through with a free Doritos Locos tacos in honor of Astros player Cameron Maybin’s base-stealing move in game two of the World Series. Yeah, it’s not a legit taco (especially here in…
ACLU Demands Release of 10-Year-Old Immigrant Detained in San Antonio
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the Trump administration, asking for the release of an undocumented 10-year-old who has been detained in a San Antonio shelter since she was discharged after an emergency surgery last week. Rosa Maria Hernandez, who has cerebral palsy, traveled to the Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus…
Sid Miller Blames Offensive Facebook Post on Staffers — Again
On Sunday, a “joke of the day” appeared on Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller’s Facebook page that managed to offend both Pakistanis and people living with a mental illness. Now, Miller’s team is claiming the elected official had nothing to do with posting it. The “joke” which was deleted later in the day, read: “My…
For The Third Time This Year, A Forklift Was Used To Steal An ATM in San Antonio
“Forklift thievery” might not be a household term in San Antonio, but after the events that took place last night, it will be. For the third time this year, a group of thieves used a forklift to lift an ATM into their getaway vehicle. The most recent incident took place on Wednesday, at around 3:30…
San Antonio Mother and Daughter to Be On Ellen Today for Emotional Reunion and Surprise Gift
You may have seen an adorable video making the rounds on Twitter a few weeks ago of a San Antonio girl, Ellie Villegas, receiving a Build-A-Bear with military wear and a recording of her father David’s voice for her birthday. The gift was extra special since David is in basic training in South Carolina and…
Trump Nominates Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s Son For U.S. Attorney
President Donald Trump has nominated Republican Ryan Patrick, a former Harris County judge, to be the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Texas. Patrick is the son of Texas right-wing radio host turned Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. The White House announced this decision on Wednesday, October 31. If selected, Patrick would fill the spot…
October Restaurant Openings and Closings in San Antonio
We’ve got a slew of new restaurants in town (along with a few bummer closures), here’s a quick recap of San Antonio’s latest eateries. Openings Chef Jason Dady opened his modern chophouse, Range, inside the former Lüke. The eatery packs in Hill Country faves like Parisa (a cheesy beef tartare), table-side martinis, great service and…
Thor: Ragnarok is the Most Fun Marvel Movie Yet
Thor can go to hell. No, I mean, literally: Thor is capable of going to hell, just for a visit, which is where he is at the opening of Ragnarok. Actually, it’s Muspelheim, the extradimensional realm of fire. But it’s pretty hellish, and the fire demon Surtur is fairly satanic: extremely large and scary, aflame,…
Meet Hairkut: San Antonio’s Newest Punk Rock Band
“Oh god, the feedback,” I thought to myself wincing as if squinting would make it easier to endure the screeching instrument or microphone feedback piercing the crowd at local St. Mary’s Strip venue The Mix. I’d just left the Mastodon and Russian Circles show at the Aztec Theatre to catch the first performance from Hairkut…
Music Shows Happening in San Antonio This Week That You Should Have Tickets To (11/1-11/7)
Wed 11/1 Renee Fleming Bringing Classical music to a new generation, singer Renée Fleming is an American opera singer and soprano who is best known for singing Richard Strauss, Mozart, Handel, bel canto, lieder, French opera and chansons and jazz. In 2010 though, Fleming stepped into the indie world releasing the album Dark Hope which…
Savage Love: Degrading Games
Q: I am a pretty handsome gay (I have been told) and I am dating a gorgeous man. I am 34, and he is 31. I am bottom only, and he is top only — so it’s a good match. He seems sincerely interested in me and we are talking about being together. But here…
Free Will Astrology (11/1-11/7)
ARIES (March 21-April 19): America’s Civil War ended in 1865. A veteran from that conflict later produc ed a daughter, Irene Triplett, who is still alive today and collecting his pension. In the coming months, I foresee you being able to take advantage of a comparable phenomenon, although it may be more metaphorical. Blessings from…
Things to Do in San Antonio This Week (11/1-11/7)
Wed 11/1 – Thu 11/2 Dia de los Muertos Celebrations Evidenced by multiple recent events themed after iconic Mexican illustrator José Guadalupe Posada’s beloved character la Calavera Catrina, many San Antonians couldn’t wait for Día de los Muertos to get dolled up as the grande dame of death. Expect to see plenty more Catrinas roaming…
The Legacy of Sunny & The Sunliners and Their Contribution to American Music
To the outsider, and even the undiscerning local, San Antonio doesn’t scream R&B and soul mecca. Since the advent of tejano in the 1970s (which flourished into the ’90s with Selena at the helm), San Antonio would be known as a hot spot in the genre – an amalgamation of polka, pop, rock, R&B, conjunto,…
