Original Ghostbuster Ernie Hudson coming to San Antonio area for events celebrating new movie
One of the original Ghostbusters is making his way to the San Antonio area for a string of Ghostbusters: Afterlife tie-in events. Local pop-culture con Celebrity Fan Fest and theater chain EVO Entertainment have teamed up to bring Ernie Hudson to town for a four-day film festival centered on the new Ghostbusters sequel. In the…
Abortion access in Texas hangs in the balance as Supreme Court considers overturning Roe v. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday in a Mississippi abortion case that has the potential to overturn Roe v. Wade. While the case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, stems from a challenge to a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, the high court’s ruling could have seismic impacts…
Capitol riot suspect who entered Air Force training in San Antonio has been arrested and charged
An Air Force recruit investigated while undergoing basic training in San Antonio for his alleged participation in the Jan. 6 insurrection has been charged with attacking police, the Express-News reports. Aiden Henry Bilyard, 19, was arrested last week in Raleigh, N.C., and faces charges of assaulting law enforcement with a dangerous weapon, physical violence in a restricted building…
Despite lack of teeth in new Texas power grid rules, Abbott says he’ll ‘guarantee’ no failures this winter
With Texas heading into winter, Gov. Greg Abbott wants Texans to know that the lights will stay on this time around. Indeed, he guarantees it. “Listen, very confident about the grid, and I can tell you why. For one: I signed almost a dozen laws that make the power grid more effective,” the Republican governor…
San Antonio’s Chicken N Pickle opens ski-themed holiday pop-up with seasonal food and cocktails
If you’re one of the lucky Texans who’s not triggered by the phrase, “let it snow,” Northwest San Antonio’s Chicken N Pickle has a holiday pop-up that may be just your thing. Snowbound — the pickleball venue’s seasonal pop-up bar — is now open, offering twinkling lights, a gondola photo booth, ski lodge decorations, fire…
New San Antonio drinking spot Bar Ludivine launches Sunday service industry specials
New Southtown spot Bar Ludivine has added a reason for local foodservice workers to celebrate Sunday Funday: a special menu for folks who work in bars and restaurants. The bar announced the weekend event via social media, trumpeting $5 Old Fashioned cocktails, $2.50 Lone Star Beer, $4 select brews and other specials. View this post…
For all the tedium it captures, Peter Jackson’s Get Back brings new light to the Beatles’ breakup
In the historical epic Lawrence of Arabia, Col. T.E. Lawrence dies in a motorcycle accident back in England within the first 90 seconds of the film. The rest of the movie is a flashback on the events that made him famous. So, the audience knows that whatever ordeal Lawrence undergoes in the Middle East and…
San Antonio Food Bank honors four Hunger Fighters of the Year, including the San Antonio Current
As the San Antonio Food Bank grappled with unprecedented food insecurity during the coronavirus pandemic, it drew on the support of local partners to help it feed residents. To highlight those community partnerships, the Food Bank this month honored four organizations through its annual Hunger Fighter of the Year awards. Those include Labatt Foods in the…
San Antonio’s Best Quality Daughter will upgrade patio with full-service bar, other features
Asian American fusion eatery Best Quality Daughter has submitted plans to upgrade its patio by adding an outdoor bar, new awnings and ceiling fans, news site MySA reports. The restaurant, which opened in the Pearl last November, is seeking permission for the upgrades from the Historic and Design Review Committee since its property is in…
San Antonio is 5th-worst city in the U.S. for package thefts, according to new study
As many San Antonians wait for gifts they ordered on Cyber Monday, a new study ranks the Alamo City is the 5th-worst U.S. metro area for package thefts. Online safety and security site Safewise analyzed federal crime and Google search data to determine the 10 worst cities for stolen packages. For the second year in a…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott remains silent on posthumous pardon for George Floyd
It’s been nearly two months since the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, in a surprising, unanimous decision, recommended that George Floyd be pardoned for a problematic 2004 drug conviction in Houston. Gov. Greg Abbott, who has the final say, has been sitting on the recommendation largely without public comment since. For those hoping the…
New dog walking and boarding facility to open in San Antonio’s Pearl neighborhood Dec. 8
Dog moms and dads looking for ways to treat their fur babies this holiday season can do so at a new, downtown-area doggie daycare dubbed Good Dog, starting Wednesday, Dec. 8. The 1,850-square-foot facility will provide boarding and daycare services primarily to smaller pups — weighing less than 35 pounds or measuring under 15 inches…
San Antonio family wins $50,000 prize on ABC’s Great Christmas Light Fight
A San Antonio family took home the $50,000 grand prize on ABC’s The Great Christmas Light Fight for an elaborate Windcrest holiday display, MySA reports. The reality competition series features Christmas light displays from all over the country. Each episode’s victor receives a $50,000 prize and a lightbulb-shaped trophy. John and Brenda Wilson won the…
Matthew McConaughey remains a political question mark as he steps back from Texas governor’s race
After months of will-he-or-won’t-he speculation, it’s official: Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey isn’t running for governor of Texas. In a video posted on his Twitter account last Sunday, Austin’s resident Oscar winner said it was “humbling and inspiring” to consider a run for office. However, “it is also a path that I’m choosing not to take…
News and lifestyle site names San Antonio’s Up Scale one of five best restaurants to open this fall
Southtown’s Up Scale has caught the eye of news and lifestyle site InsideHook, which named the seafood-forward restaurant one of “five must-know spots” to open in Texas this fall. Eateries in Austin, Dallas, Katy and Houston rounded out the list, which noted that Up Scale is “a welcome fine-dining option in the Southtown neighborhood, complete…
Downtown San Antonio’s Alamo Plaza to gain arcade bar Be Kind & Rewind in the spring
Fans of the pop-culture iconography of the ’80s, ’90s and early 2000s will gain a new hangout to frequent next spring in Be Kind & Rewind, a new arcade bar planned for Alamo Plaza, MySA reports. The new spot will occupy the former home of burger joint Fuddruckers at 115 Alamo Plaza. Founder Alex Amaro…
San Antonio chef and TV personality Mary Lou Davis to hold pop up at Hanzo Nov. 30
San Antonio chef and Hell’s Kitchen finalist Mary Lou Davis will bring her bubbly personality and serious kitchen skills to Alamo Heights eatery Hanzo for her first-ever pop-up event Tuesday, Nov. 30. The event will mash up Davis’ love of Southern-inspired fare with Hanzo’s Japanese flair via a small menu of intriguing items such…
New soup shop Pho Viet S.A. now open in San Antonio’s Alamo Ranch neighborhood
Just in time for blustery, soup-worthy weather, San Antonio’s far northwest side has gained a new slurping spot in Pho Viet S.A. The eatery held its soft opening Nov. 27 and serves up an extensive menu of phở, bánh mì and hủ tiếu. Located at 11310 Culebra Road, Suite 112, Pho Viet S.A. is open…
Bad Takes: Unpacking the truth around the University of Austin and its roster of ‘cancelled’ academics
Bad Takes is a periodic column of opinion and political analysis. “What a country, and what a culture, when the liberals cry before they are hurt, and the reactionaries pose as brave nonconformists.” — Christopher Hitchens, Politically Correct, 1991 Before there was “woke,” there were “identity politics,” “social justice warriors,” “liberal snowflakes,” “virtue signaling,” “cancel…
Greg Abbott’s jankety border ‘wall’: A flawed idea and political symbol grows ever more slapdash
This article was originally published by the Texas Observer, a nonprofit investigative news outlet. Sign up for their weekly newsletter, or follow them on Facebook and Twitter. The Texas border wall has never been a terribly smart idea. Up front, it costs tens of millions of dollars per mile to erect, only to require millions…
San Antonio’s Krayolas drop Tex-Mex flavored Christmas single with local hero Augie Meyers
Leave it to San Antonio garage rockers the Krayolas to give “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” a bouncy Tex-Mex remake — and bring local musical legend Augie Meyers along for the sleigh ride. The long-running band, who dropped the heartfelt “Christmas With My Dad” single in 2019, opted for something short, sweet and a little…
Beto O’Rourke targets South Texas in bid to win back Democratic voters he’ll need to beat Gov. Greg Abbott in 2022
MCALLEN — In the first days of his campaign for governor, Beto O’Rourke made a beeline to this southernmost corner of the state, saying it was no mistake he was choosing to start his run in a part of Texas where Democrats have their work cut out for them after the 2020 election. His supporters know…
Hidden Valley puts the ‘ew’ in Yuletide with ranch dressing-flavored eggnog mix
In this week’s holiday edition of WTF Food News, we bring you Hidden Valley’s new RanchNog. Yes, those two words rammed together like that signifies a mashup of ranch dressing and eggnog. And, yes, the idea made us throw up in our mouths a little bit too. Why would a salad dressing brand release such…
Matthew McConaughey says he’ll reveal ‘shortly’ whether he’s actually running for Texas governor
Hope no one is holding their breath waiting for an answer from actor Matthew McConaughey about whether he’ll actually run for Texas governor. Like a lot of things about his potential run for office, the latest news is hazier than the air inside his Dazed and Confused character David Wooderson’s muscle car. In a new…
San Antonio bartenders to celebrate holiday with annual Kinsman Brandy Alexander Tour
San Antonio-based Dorćol Distilling + Brewing Co. has unveiled details about the 2021 iteration of its annual Kinsman Brandy Alexander Tour, a seasonal celebration of the classic Brandy cocktail. A Brandy Alexander tipple traditionally features equal parts brandy, cream and crème de cacao — but don’t tell that to the participants. “It’s always exciting to…
Selfie-worthy pop-up Flower Vault returning to San Antonio’s North Side on Saturday
Locals looking for a new profile pic now have one more spot to snag it via the seasonal pop-up space Flower Vault, which is coming back to San Antonio on Saturday for a three-weekend run. The temporary space includes 12 vibrant, themed areas with eye-catching details such as a wall covered in pink peonies or…
Mi Tierra heirs celebrate release of children’s book Camilla la Magica Makes Tamales with event
Sisters and Mi Tierra Café heirs Paloma and chef Cariño Cortez will hold a Sunday, Nov. 28 story time at San Antonio’s Travis Park to read from their new book Camilla la Magica Makes Tamales. The story follows young magician Camilla and her pup Osito as they help Abuela make her magical tamales. Along the…
Texas’ new history curriculum keeps white kids from getting triggered
We understand that in the current political environment it can be really tough to tell the difference between real news stories and satire, which is precisely why we’re letting you know that this is a work of satire. Greetings, kids! Welcome to Not-Fake American History 101, part of the new state-mandated “Patriot Curriculum” here at Andrew…
San Antonio nonprofit Gotcha Covered to hold collection drive for Food Bank, Haven for Hope Dec. 5
Local TV station KSAT will on partner with nonprofit Gotcha Covered to hold a massive collection drive on Saturday, Dec. 5 to benefit local nonprofits. The drive, Gotcha Covered’s 25th, will benefit the San Antonio Food Bank, Haven for Hope, and the Battered Women and Children’s Shelter, KSAT reports. The initiative will collect items needed most…
Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon returns to San Antonio Dec. 4-5 after two-year hiatus
Local running aficionados, lace up those shoes. The Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series — frequently referred to as the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon — is back on track for 2021 after a two-year, pandemic-driven hiatus. The event will take place the weekend of Dec. 4-5 with the theme of “Fiesta in December.” Race distances include…
Attack ad from Greg Abbott edits Beto O’Rourke recording to create deceptive soundbites about police
A campaign ad for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott includes “deceptive” edits of challenger Beto O’Rourke’s appearance on a 2020 podcast, manipulating his words so it appears he wants to abolish police departments, according to a CNN investigation. The 30-second ad, which Abbott, a Republican, began running in late October includes three separate instances where key…
Texas in top 5 states for fatal car crashes during holidays
The Lone Star State has the fifth-highest number of fatal car accidents around the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, according to new study based on National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data. Financial security website HelpAdvisor identified the rates of deadly holiday driving in each state and found that Texas had one of the highest rates…
San Antonio-based Pabst Blue Ribbon wants to give $100,000 to artists via its 2022 Art Can Contest
Cult favorite lager Pabst Blue Ribbon has opened submissions for its 2022 Art Can Contest, saying in will award a total of $100,000 to creatives who offer up winning redesigns of its packaging. This year’s contest — the beer brand’s tenth — will differ from past versions in two ways. First, the public, not a…
Midtown San Antonio spot Backyard on Broadway unveils expanded outdoor space
Downtown-area drinkery Backyard on Broadway this month debuted a fresh new look on its outdoor patio — the result of nearly a year of ongoing renovations, the San Antonio Business Journal reports. The outdoor space’s facelift is just one of many changes the restaurant implemented over the course of the pandemic. The spot, which offers…
San Antonio’s Pastie Pops bring their sexy holiday burlesque show to the Bonham Exchange Dec. 11
No, it doesn’t get that cold in Texas, but sometimes you need a little something to heat you up around the holidays. If you’re for looking for that variety of … ahem … winter warmer, homegrown burlesque troupe Pastie Pops might have just the thing for you. The Pasties are putting on their 10th annual Christmas Burrr-lesque Show at…
Analysis: U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert jumps into clown car that is GOP primary for Texas Attorney General
Someone free up a seat in the ahooga-ing, exhaust-farting clown car for U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert. The Tyler Republican, known more for his inflammatory and bizarre rhetoric than his legislative record, announced Monday that he’ll challenge incumbent Ken Paxton in the already crowded GOP primary for Texas Attorney General. Even the stop-start-WTF style in which…
Forget Black Friday — shop local at these 3 San Antonio holiday markets this weekend
We all get stumped for holiday gifts, but some us just can’t get jazzed about engaging in mortal combat with Black Friday crowds at big box stores. Rather than battle other shoppers for discount electronics at Wal-Mart, why not get in your shopping this weekend at one of San Antonio’s locally organized holiday markets? Not only…
San Antonio’s La Gran Tamalada returns with hybrid model Dec. 11-12
One of San Antonio’s staple holiday events, La Gran Tamalada, will in 2021 cater to both virtual and in-person crowds. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the annual tamale-centric fest to go digital in 2020, and organizers have decided to continue that aspect with a line of virtual programming featuring videos from Dr. Ellen Clark. Clark, who…
San Antonio chefs Kristina Zhao, Jian Li, Johnny Hernandez to host James Beard Foundation dinner
A fancy AF December dinner will showcase the food of three San Antonio culinary dynamos. Chefs Kristina Zhao and Jian Li, both of Dashi Sichuan Kitchen + Bar and Sichuan House, will team up with chef Johnny Hernandez of La Gloria for a dinner benefiting the James Beard Foundation’s Open for Good campaign. The James…
Slab Cinema showcases Alfonso Cuarón’s Y tu mamá también at its Arthouse space Saturday
Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón started his career with the well-received A Little Princess and gave his take on Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations with Ethan Hawke, Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert De Niro, but it wasn’t until his 2001 film Y tu mamá también that aficionados realized just how special Cuarón could potentially be in the industry.…
New poll: More than 2/3 of Texans support legalizing recreational marijuana
A wide majority of Texans, including those who identify as Republicans, back the legalization of recreational marijuana, according to a new statewide poll on justice reforms. A Nov. 11 survey from the University of Houston and Texas Southern University found that 67% of Texas residents support legalizing the sale and use of recreational weed. Of…
Aviation Gin owner Ryan Reynolds crafts BBQ sauce-laced cocktail to ‘complement’ McDonalds’ McRib
If you’re among the folks willing to consume boneless, rib-esque meat objects, why not wash your food choice down with similarly divisive cocktail? Movie star, Aviation Gin owner and conventionally handsome human Ryan Reynolds celebrated the 2021 return of McDonalds’ cult fave McRib sandwich with a special cocktail recipe, complete with barbecue sauce as a…
Them’s fightin’ words: survey ranks San Antonio Spurs Coyote among the worst mascots in the NBA
Well, we call bullshit on this. Arizona-based sports gambling site Play AZ has released a new survey that ranks NBA mascots from best to worst, and the beloved San Antonio Spurs Coyote is damn near the bottom of the list. According to online sports betting fans, only the seldom-used Mavs Man of the Dallas Mavericks…
San Antonio Freebirds World Burrito locations will give away free kid’s meals this Wednesday
For parents working to get a hearty Thanksgiving meal on the table, Freebirds World Burrito is offering a respite from the kitchen in the form of free kid’s meals on Wednesday, Nov. 24. On the day before Thanksgiving, SA locations of the burrito chain will dole out free meals for kiddos ages 12 and under…
San Antonio-based Taco Cabana to donate $25,000 to Texas food banks
Following a gangbusters Halloween promotion, San Antonio-based Taco Cabana will this season donate major cash to food banks in central Texas. This year’s iteration of the taco peddler’s Taco Treats For A Cause promotion featured coupon booklets for five free bean and cheese tacos. All of the proceeds from the booklets will be donated to…
San Antonio Spurs look to turn corner on Friday as they face Jason Tatum and the Celtics
Reflecting on a recent home loss to the Dallas Mavericks, Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich plainly surmised his young team’s late game struggles. “You don’t want to lose games because you didn’t execute,” Popovich told reporters. “We’re not ready to be a team that’s just flowing in the fourth quarter. That’s going to take some time,…
Texas grid vulnerable to blackouts during severe winter weather, even with new preparations, ERCOT estimates show
Electricity outages in Texas could occur this winter if the state experiences a cold snap that forces many power plants offline at the same time as demand for power is high, according to an analysis by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. The outages could occur despite better preparations by power plants to operate in…
Texas-based Blue Bell ice cream releases three holiday-inspired flavors
Texans with a penchant for the nutmeg-heavy notes of holiday eggnog are in luck, as Brenham-based Blue Bell ice cream has released a new flavor reminiscent of the boozy wintertime tipple. Sadly, there’s no alcohol in it, but we’ll forgive them that. Eggnog is one of three holiday flavors released by the company, according to…
San Antonio influencer Donovan Thomson’s New Braunfels Big Hops location is now open
The New Braunfels community is the latest to join the Big Hops family, thanks to local influencer and military veteran Donovan Thomson and fellow vet Audi Paredes. The pair have opened the doors on a new Big Hops taproom franchise in the small town, the chain’s first location outside of San Antonio proper. The 2188…
Gather Brewing announces opening date on San Antonio’s far North Side
Residents of San Antonio’s far North Side will soon gain a new brewery experience in Gather Brewing, a new family-friendly, indoor/outdoor brewpub set to open Saturday, Dec. 11. Owners Mike and Rachel Voeller took to social media this weekend to share the news of the grand opening and ribbon cutting, which will take place shortly…
San Antonio-based Burger Boy’s new Southside location is now open
San Antonio-based Burger Boy will open its newest location on the city’s South Side Monday, bringing the rapidly growing chain’s total number of stores to five. The new restaurant, located at 4402 S. New Braunfels Avenue, will offer the same award-winning burgers, milkshakes and crinkle-cut fries inside the brand’s signature retro A-Frame design. The Southside…
Celebrate the holidays the San Antonio way with Las Nuevas Tamaleras at the Carver Center
A holiday tradition in San Antonio for over 25 years, Las Nuevas Tamaleras is returning for a three-day engagement at the Carver Community Cultural Center on Dec. 2, 3 and 5. In the play, Silvia, Josie and Patsy undergo a holiday rite of passage — their first attempt at a tamalada. Following the tradition of…
Assclown Alert: ‘Taking over’ Texas school boards with ‘Christocrat’ Rick Scarborough
Assclown Alert is a column of opinion, analysis and snark. Self-described “Christocrat” — apparently shorthand for “homophobic foe of the separation of church and state” — Rick Scarborough has doubled down on his threat to help conservative evangelicals “take over” Texas school boards. Four candidates backed by the far-right activist were successful in forcing runoffs this…
Cornerstone Pastor Matt Hagee apologizes for radical-right rally hosted at his San Antonio church
Matt Hagee, senior pastor of San Antonio’s Cornerstone Church, has apologized for hosting a far-right political rally that made national headlines after one of its speakers proclaimed the U.S. should adopt “one religion.” “Regrettably, the organization was not properly vetted,” Hagee said in a message posted Thursday on Cornerstone’s website. “It was not appropriate to allow…
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Steve Aoki, Intocable, eLZhi and more
Turns out this is a good week for San Antonio music fans who want to be pelted with cake — and for those who would rather be pelted with infectious Norteño, skankin’ ska or brutal death metal. Whether or not you’ve been counting down the days until DJ Steve Aoki christens the swanky new east-of-downtown…
Texas’ abortion ban is having a ‘domino effect’ on clinics across the U.S.
This article was originally published by the Texas Observer, a nonprofit investigative news outlet. Sign up for their weekly newsletter, or follow them on Facebook and Twitter. When Texas abortion ban Senate Bill 8 took effect on Sept. 1, phones at the four Whole Woman’s Health abortion clinics in the state wouldn’t stop ringing. Clinic…
How to choose a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot
It’s been a little over six months since I got my second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech, and a phone call from my state health department over the weekend reminded me that I am eligible for a booster. But do I really need to get a third COVID-19…
Gov. Greg Abbott, GOP leaders allocate $4 million to fund county-level election audits
GOP leaders on Friday approved shifting $4 million in emergency funds for the Texas secretary of state’s office to create an “Election Audit Division” at the agency, which will spearhead county election audits as required by the state’s new election law set to take effect next month. The additional funding, first reported by the Dallas…
Whataburger, Tomatillo’s Cafe: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Alamo City residents are always thrilled when folks from elsewhere figure out that our beloved institutions kick serious ass. Which likely explains why so many readers flocked to the Current’s story this week about Whataburger’s Kansas City debut drawing so many people that it created a traffic nightmare around the new store. Similar civic pride…
Matt Hagee at far-right rally, O’Rourke for Governor: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
By now, you’d think folks have figured out that cell phones are everywhere, as are the videos they shoot. Someone at San Antonio’s Cornerstone Church seems to have forgotten that — or the church just wasn’t keeping tabs on its chief Bible thumper. Our most-read story of the week involved a Twitter video showing Cornerstone Lead…
Owners of San Antonio vegan eatery-dry bar HASH say they’ll close without community help
HASH — short for Heal and Spread Healing — will close next week without aid from the community, according to its owners, who this week launched a crowdfunding campaign to keep the lights on. The establishment, which serves vegan food and non-alcoholic drinks, opened late last year, becoming San Antonio’s first dry bar. While the…
Texans in U.S. House vote along party lines to pass $1.75 trillion social spending package
After a night of delays, Texas’ congressional delegation voted along party lines as the U.S. House passed the Biden administration’s sweeping $1.75 trillion social spending package that will establish universal pre-K, provide funding to combat climate change and expand social safety net programs. One of Congress’ largest bills in history, according to federal lawmakers, the…
After 5-month closure, San Antonio gourmet hot dog spot The Dogfather will reopen next week
After being shuttered for nearly half a year by flood damage, gourmet frank purveyor The Dogfather will reopen Nov. 26, Black Friday. The San Antonio restaurant shared the news Thursday on social media, noting that the grand re-opening would take place from noon-2 a.m. “Thank you for patiently waiting for us and thank you to our staff…
Northeast San Antonio spot Dashi will open new patio with Sunday food, drink and DJ event
The weather gods are smiling on San Antonio, which seems fitting as Dashi Sichuan Kitchen + Bar celebrates the opening of its brand new patio with a Sunday funday event. The four-month-old restaurant from the minds behind beloved Chinese eatery Sichuan House will christen the new patio dining area this Sunday from 1-7 p.m. Expect…
Bud Light panders to Texans with a new can design featuring (gasp) an actual star on the packaging
Apparently the marketing geniuses at Anheuser-Busch InBev noticed that some Texans can be a little over-the-top when it comes to state pride. The Belgium-based brewing conglomerate has launched a new “Texas Pack” of its Bud Light suds. The cans in said package pay tribute to the state with a conspicuous lone star — the emblem, not the…
San Antonio veggie-based pizza spot Verve Pie to offer free ice cream the day before Thanksgiving
Newish plant-based pizza parlor Verve Pie will hold a guest appreciation day Wednesday, Nov. 24 — the day before Thanksgiving — by offering free non-dairy ice cream. The restaurant, located in the northeastern suburb of Cibolo, will offer the frozen treats from 3-9 p.m. to all who come through, no purchase necessary. “Here at Verve Pie,…
The San Antonio Food Bank is struggling to provide Thanksgiving meals. Here’s how you can help
Due to rising grocery prices, supply chain challenges and general inflation, the San Antonio Food Bank risks falling short on filling record requests for holiday food assistance. The Food Bank is asking San Antonians for help as Thanksgiving approaches since the nonprofit’s supply of turkeys and other holiday staples is dwindling. “Food is love. Food…
Mi Familia: Encanto’s top-tier stars chat about superpowers, favorite tíos and family reputations
The Madrigal family at the center of Disney’s newest animated feature Encanto is massive — and magical. In the film, each member of the extended Colombian family is blessed with a unique talent on their fifth birthday. From superhuman strength to shapeshifting skills, each special power contributes to the entire clan’s identity. However, Mirabel Madrigal…
San Antonio’s Ford Holiday River Parade promises festive fun for 40th annual celebration
The Ford Holiday River Parade is back in 2021 with the theme 40 Years of Magic, which presumably means more toys, glitter, Santa and all other kinds of holiday joy. The local tradition features illuminated floats and costumes on a one-hour parade along the San Antonio River Walk. While this is a ticketed event, free…
San Antonio lawyer Thomas J. Henry files $2 billion suit against Travis Scott over Houston festival
High-profile personal injury attorney Thomas J. Henry has filed a $2 billion lawsuit against hip-hop stars Travis Scott and Drake as well as others involved in a Houston music festival that turned deadly on Nov. 5. The San Antonio attorney’s suit is the latest filed against organizers of the Astroworld Festival at NRG Stadium, where…
San Antonio Spurs will face Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns on Monday
Earlier this month, Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul notched the 10,336th assist of his career, passing Suns icon Steve Nash for third place on the league’s all-time list. Paul now trails only John Stockton and Jason Kidd in career assists, and his arrival in Phoenix last season proved to be a catalyst for the…
Fish City Grill angling to open third San Antonio location near the Rim next spring
Fish City Grill will gain third Alamo City location next spring as the Dallas-based chain expands its footprint to the Rim, MySA reports. Filings from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation obtained by the news site show the chain plans to open its new spot at 5311 N. Loop 1604 West, in the Shops…
Longtime San Antonio Tex-Mex eatery Tomatillos Cafe has reopened on the North Side
Tomatillos Cafe y Cantina has completed its relocation from San Antonio’s Broadway corridor to the far North Side, MySA reports. The longtime Tex-Mex staple occupied a rented space on Broadway north of downtown for nearly 25 years before making the move. It reopened Tuesday at 1827 N. Loop 1604 East, Suite 103, and is now…
Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition in San Antonio rescheduled for February 2022
The Immersive Van Gogh exhibition slated to make is San Antonio debut this week has been delayed until next year, KSAT reports. The show was originally set to open in here on Thursday, Nov. 18 but has been rescheduled for Feb. 24 of next year. The change was announced in an email sent to ticket…
San Antonio staple Delicious Tamales will open first out-of-town location this month
Keep Austin Weird? Looks like Delicious Tamales would rather make Austin tasty. The longtime San Antonio favorite will open its first out-of-town location this month, bringing its old-fashioned tamales to the state capital’s downtown area, Austin Culture Map reports. Delicious’ first Austin outpost will offer hot or cold tamales in more than a dozen…
More Local Choices: 10 gifts from San Antonio makers that will brighten someone’s holiday
Wait! Before you do a belly flop on holiday shopping and start snapping up unimaginative gift cards, consider these 10 gift ideas that support and celebrate San Antonio artists, artisans, designers, retailers, chefs, even architects. Augustine Earrings Sustainable local designer Agosto Cuellar stocks his new Blue Star boutique Augustine with vintage finds, one-of-a-kind creations and…
Slab Cinema presents heartwarming film Tortilla Soup at Mission Marquee Plaza Saturday
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the comedy-drama Tortilla Soup is an underappreciated Latino film, probably because Real Women Have Curves came out a year later. Whatever the reason it didn’t get as much attention, Tortilla Soup is a funny and heartfelt movie based on Ang Lee’s 1994 Chinese film Eat Drink Man Woman. In…
U.S. Reps. Chip Roy and Tony Gonzales vote against censoring Paul Gosar for violent clip
U.S. Reps. Chip Roy and Tony Gonzales, both Republicans representing San Antonio, voted against censuring Congressman Paul Gosar for posting an animated video that depicted him murdering a Democratic congresswoman and assaulting President Biden. Gosar, a Republican who’s also openly courted White Nationalists, is the first member of the House to be formally rebuked in…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s hunt for ‘porn’ in public schools is laughable but not without consequences
The following is Current Events, a column of opinion and analysis. It’s tempting to write off Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s absurd call for criminal charges against teachers and school librarians who supply “pornographic” materials to kids as mere political theater. After all, it’s an utter joke from a legal standpoint. Abbott issued his demand last…
Acclaimed San Antonio artist Jesse Treviño recovering after 15-hour surgery to remove tumor
Revered San Antonio artist Jesse Treviño is recovering after a 15-hour surgery to remove a tumor in his jaw, according to social media posts from friends and family. Celebrated for vivid paintings and murals depicting West Side life, Treviño is virtually synonymous with public art in San Antonio. His Spirit of Healing, depicting an angel watching over a young boy,…
Ted Cruz gets owned on Twitter (again) for trying to make dirty joke about Biden traveling to Nantucket
Fresh from being ridiculed on Saturday Night Live for his fight with Big Bird, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has subjected himself to a fresh round of online mockery. This time for trying troll President Joe Biden over his Thanksgiving plans. See, The Hill’s twitter account shared the news that the prez will be enjoying Turkey…
Impact San Antonio awards the East Side’s Carver Center $100,000 to fund Mobile Arts Lab
San Antonio’s Carver Development Board has landed a $100,000 grant to fund a Mobile Arts Lab. The funding from nonprofit women’s collective Impact San Antonio will allow the East Side’s Carver Community Cultural Center to deliver free visual and performing arts programs to the community beyond its physical location at 226 N. Hackberry St. According to…
San Antonio’s Weathered Souls Brewing Co. to hold fifth anniversary bash Dec. 4
Weathered Souls Brewing Co., the SA beer maker behind the Black is Beautiful social justice phenom, will hold a fifth-anniversary blowout next month that will showcase 17 — count ‘em 17 — new beers from its head brewer. The daylong celebration on Saturday, Dec. 4. will feature not just new creations from head brewer Marcus Baskerville but…
San Antonio native Patricia Vonne heads home for show celebrating her new Christmas album
For some, singer-songwriter Patricia Vonne is best known as the sister of film director Robert Rodriguez. And, yes, she’s been in some of his movies, including Desperado, Spy Kids and Sin City. But — to state the obvious — the famous San Antonio natives share more than an enthusiasm for film, they share a mother.…
Cornerstone Church said it ‘does not endorse’ far-right rally it hosted, yet its pastor spoke from the stage
San Antonio’s Cornerstone Church made headlines over the weekend for hosting a far-right political rally at which former Trump National Security Advisor Michael Flynn called for the United States to adopt “one religion.” Other news organizations, including the Express-News, latched onto viral video of attendees chanting “Let’s go, Brandon” — a cuss word-averse stand-in for…
San Antonio’s Maverick Whiskey debuts limited-edition barrel proof bourbon
Lovers of Texas whiskey now have one more sauce to sample. San Antonio’s Maverick Whiskey has rolled out its limited-edition Samuel Maverick Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Distilled from a mash of Texas-grown corn, rye and malted barley, the 57% ABV spirit boasts notes of sweet caramel, cola and spices but finishes with the peppery bite…
Public Theater of San Antonio offers its Season’s Greetings with new holiday musical revue
The Public Theater is debuting a new, original production to celebrate the holiday season this year. In Season’s Greetings from San Antonio, an a capella quartet called The Dotz is performing a televised holiday special featuring updated classics, Christmas pop music and seasonal songs representing our city’s many cultures. The Public promises a uniquely Alamo…
San Antonio-based Whataburger among 27 fastest-growing restaurant chains in U.S.
Whataburger’s recent multi-state growth has landed it on Quick Service Magazine’s list of the 27 Fastest-Growing Quick-Service Chains in America. The beloved San Antonio-based burger enterprise clocks in at No. 22 on the publication’s annual roundup. The list gives a detailed look at the growth of American quick-service chains, diving into stats such as each…
Shop Local: Your San Antonio holiday gift guide
There’s no shortage of reasons to shop local as we head into the holidays. The dollars we spend with San Antonio-based businesses stay in our community via local sales taxes, employee paychecks and more. They also fund businesses rooted in our city and that won’t pull up their tent stakes at the first sign of…
Pluckers Wing Bar to open third San Antonio location near North Star Mall in January
Texas-based wing chain Pluckers will open its third Alamo City location early next year, gaining a foothold in the North Star Mall area. The new store will open in late January at 92 NE Loop 410, in a former Logan’s Roadhouse space, according to company officials. The opening expands Pluckers’ brick-and-mortar footprint in Central Texas…
Fabletics activewear will open first San Antonio store Dec. 4 at Shops at La Cantera
California-based activewear brand Fabletics will make its San Antonio debut early next month, bringing its uber-inclusive workout gear and accessories to the Shops at La Cantera. Known for leggings, shorts, tops, outerwear and accessories that cater to a variety of sizes and shapes, Fabletics will offer private shopping appointments starting on Thursday, Nov. 18 ahead…
Comedian Jo Koy brings stadium stand-up tour to San Antonio’s AT&T Center Saturday
He may be popular enough to headline massive arenas, but comedian Jo Koy has never forgotten the value of family. Born Joseph Glenn Herbert, Koy got his stage handle from a family nickname based on his Filipino American grandmother’s use of Tagalog. His profile rose considerably after being featured on E!’s Chelsea Lately, and he…
Festive Christmas light display Lightscape debuts at San Antonio Botanical Garden this week
First premiering and selling out in the U.K. and Chicago, Lightscape will debut in Texas at the San Antonio Botanical Garden Friday, Nov. 19. Visitors will have the chance to welcome the holiday spirit with a spectacular mile-long illuminated path through the garden. They’ll also be able to enjoy a dazzling display of a Winter…
Breaking Bad: Comedian Daniel Sloss takes credit for helping end miserable relationships
Name some of the reasons nearly half of U.S. marriages end in divorce. Adultery. Abuse. Irreconcilable differences. Imagine receiving divorce papers where the section listing the grounds includes the name of a standup comedian. Scottish comic Daniel Sloss has seen it firsthand. No, he hasn’t been divorced himself, but he maintains that he’s taken the…
