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Savvy San Antonio political operator Trish DeBerry may have become her own worst enemy
While long perceived as a moderate and a disciplined political operator, DeBerry has emerged as a wild card in the campaign for Bexar County judge.
Garrett T. Capps & NASA Country’s People Are Beautiful is an uplifting cosmic ride
The eight-song release is the final installment of Capps’ Shadows Trilogy, in which he takes Texas’ cosmic cowboy mantel literally by layering elements of space rock and ambient music underneath the twang.
WTF Food News: Spam releases seasonal figgy pudding to offer ‘spirit of the holidays in a can’
Not sure what figgy pudding is or why it belongs in a can? Don’t worry — you’re not alone.
San Antonio pastry chef Jenn Riesman holding Wednesday soft opening for new bakery
Rooster Crow Baking Co. is now selling kolaches, focaccia and scones in Shavano Park.
A day after sabbatical vote, San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry says council can’t tell him to resign
In a talk radio interview, Perry also said he still doesn’t remember the night of the accident and that he hasn’t apologized to the person he hit.
Gov. Greg Abbott expands Texas’ migrant busing plan to Philadelphia
Abbott said Philadelphia’s mayor has ‘long-celebrated and fought for sanctuary city status, making the city an ideal addition to Texas’ list of drop-off locations.’
San Antonio airport welcomes chef Johnny Hernandez’s third restaurant concept: Super Bien
Super Bien will serve up Tex-Mex favorites from Hernandez’s childhood, including breakfast tacos and crispy taco bowls.
Texas teacher fired after telling group of Black students that white people are superior
When one of the students in a video of the incident asks the teacher if he’s racist, he replies, ‘I’m just trying to be honest with you.’
Erik Cantu, the San Antonio teen shot by a police officer, is awake, playing with Legos, family says
Cantu still potentially faces one more surgery along with lengthy rehab, according to his family.
Dance music duo Loud Luxury to play San Antonio’s 1902 Nightclub next week
The two DJs will take a break from their Las Vegas residency to play a pre-Thanksgiving set.
San Antonio’s StreetFare SA food truck park closing permanently this weekend
StreetFare opened in 2018 and has hosted live music nights, themed parties and mini food festivals during its run.
San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry to go on ‘sabbatical’ after no-confidence vote
The majority of council voted to amend language calling for Perry’s resignation, but Mayor Ron Nirenberg remained steadfast that the councilman should resign.
New San Antonio basement venue Versa will begin offering live jazz and cocktails this Friday
The St. Paul Square nightspot is operated by the couple behind salon Beauty Haus and coffee-and-vinyl shop Vice.
San Antonio FC wins first USL championship against Louisville City FC
Santiago Patiño was named MVP after scoring two goals, leading San Antonio FC to victory.
San Antonio State Senator pre-files bills to reform Texas gun laws, compensate Uvalde victims
The bills filed by State Sen. Roland Gutierrez would raise the age to buy any firearm from 18 to 21 and set up orders that would keep guns away from dangerous people.
Texas’ National Butterfly Center makes a comeback after right-wing attacks
The wildlife sanctuary’s conservation work has been overshadowed by political drama over its location on the border.
Grammy-winning pop star P!nk to perform at San Antonio’s Alamodome next year
General admission tickets go on-sale on Monday, Nov. 21 via Live Nation.
State leaders won’t commit to specifics about how much they might invest in children’s mental health
As public debate intensifies over how the state will divvy up billions in new money, community groups that treat children for mental illness fear they’re not a priority.
New rooftop bar 1 Watson opening in downtown San Antonio next month
1 Watson will offer beer and wine from Texas vineyards, and many cocktails will feature Texas-made bourbon, vodka and gin.
Lazo with Don Strange restaurant at San Antonio’s Estancia del Norte hotel now closed
The eatery was billed as an experimental collaboration between the Estancia del Norte hotel and catering outfit Don Strange of Texas.
DNA is providing new clues to why COVID-19 hits people differently
Age and general health can affect severity. So can your genes.
State agency proposes changes to power market aimed at averting mass blackouts
The proposal is aimed at making sure power providers and electricity generators have enough power on hand in case of increased demand. But it’s not clear how it would hold up in unexpected weather, an expert said.
Band OTTTO, featuring Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo’s son, playing San Antonio on Sunday
Although OTTTO’s members are still in high school, they tour regularly, put out their own independent releases and this summer dropped a new single.
These San Antonio restaurants are preparing Thanksgiving dinner so you don’t have to
They’re primed to prepare holiday meals so you don’t have to — whether you plan to eat there or take it home.
‘The fight goes on’: Families of Uvalde shooting victims hoped for change that didn’t come
The families of some of the 19 children killed at Robb Elementary rooted for Beto O’Rourke, hoping he would help change Texas gun laws. They left disappointed but determined to fight on.
San Antonio jewelry store Moretti’s closing after 40 years in business
The business started in Alamo Heights in the 1980s and has since outgrown that and one other location.
San Antonio’s Majestic to host Aretha Franklin, Beatles tributes along with comic Felipe Esparza
Tickets for all three shows went on sale Friday.
Sprouts Farmers Market, Veterans Day Giveaways: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Sprouts Farmers Market, Trapper’s Sushi, Chick-fil-A and Chamoy City limits all made food news this week.
First Look: San Antonio’s reopened Southerleigh debuts larger dinner menu, streamlined lunch options
The more diverse dinner menu features flavors such as curry-dusted calamari and chili-dressed cucumber and chayote squash salad.
San Antonio City Council to hold special meeting Monday to call for Clayton Perry’s resignation
The emergency meeting will be city council’s second vote of no confidence in less than a week.
Texas’ environmental regulators need to get tougher on polluters, group of lawmakers says
The group that reviews the effectiveness of state agencies recommended several changes to how the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality operates.
Erik Cantu, Be Kind & Rewind: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Plenty of readers also checked out our investigative piece on potentially cancer-causing chemicals being used to treat San Antonio’s drinking water.
San Antonio Spurs will debut new City Edition jerseys Friday while playing Milwaukee Bucks
The Spurs City Edition uniform was ranked the No. 5 best design in the league by USA Today.
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken opening new location in San Marcos next year
The Memphis-based chain opened its first San Antonio store earlier this year to great fanfare.
San Antonio police release video of Councilman Clayton Perry’s erratic encounter after car crash
Perry was arrested Thursday for failing to stop and provide information, and SAPD says it also will file DWI charges.
San Antonio’s Smoke BBQ + Skybar expands once more, adds two-story North Side location
The venue offers indoor seating for up to 250 guests plus a 7,000-square-foot covered patio space.
Texas avoided election violence. Advocates say voters still need more protection.
Citing thousands of complaints received throughout the midterm cycle, voter advocacy groups want the Texas Legislature to bolster voter protection and education measures, and revisit recently passed laws that empowered partisan poll watchers.
San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry arrested, says he doesn’t plan to resign
Perry told reporters that he doesn’t remember what happened on Sunday but didn’t explain why he can’t recall.
San Antonio City Council clears takeover of Nelson Wolff Municipal Stadium
The approval is a step forward on a deal that could mean a downtown stadium for the San Antonio Missions.
San Antonio tattoo shop partners with Helotes Humane Society on Tats 4 Cats fundraiser
Prospect Parlor will donate 5% from each feline-focused flash tattoo to the shelter.
Little Bites: seasonal menu items, whiskey yoga and BurgerFest are making San Antonio food news
From pumpkin spiced cheesecake to Tetris-themed sushi boxes, limited-run menu options abound.
Warrant reportedly issued for arrest of San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry
Perry, who wasn’t at Thursday’s council meeting, is being charged with failing to stop and provide information after a crash, a TV station reported, citing court and police sources.
San Antonio City Council votes to censure Mario Bravo for tirade directed at colleague
Despite the public rebuke of Bravo’s actions, the District 1 councilman won’t be removed from his position.
Texas cannabis decriminalization victories in midterms bode well for San Antonio petition drive
San Antonio activists are collecting signatures for a petition that would let local voters decide whether to decriminalize pot, among other city charter changes.
Here’s where San Antonio military and vets can get free food on Veterans Day
The deals range from drink discounts at a craft brewery to free meals at several chain restaurants.
San Antonio arts nonprofit SAY Sí’s board contests bargaining unit, stalling union election
SAY Sí’s board offered to recognize a union consisting of 12 employees, which represents less than half its total labor force.
Fiery South: Thai Buri offers a taste of the Southeast Asian culinary powerhouse’s regional cuisine
The owners of the North Side eatery are obsessed with chili and levels of spiciness.
San Antonio Current adds writer through newly launched Euclid Media Group fellowship
Brandon Rodriguez is one of two fellows in a new one-year program offered by the alt-weekly publishing company.
San Antonio’s Hopscotch and Tito’s Vodka partner on fundraising cocktail tied to Luminaria
The partnership supports local artists via a collaborative cocktail called Crystal Ball.
San Antonio Police Department has higher approval rating than it did 4 years ago, survey finds
SAPD had the second-highest approval rate among other big Texas cities, according to the report.
All-you-can-eat sushi chain Trapper’s sets Dec. 5 opening date in San Antonio
The restaurant will be the Washington State-based chain’s first foray into the Lone Star State.
Beto O’Rourke has lost three races in four years. Is his political career over?
He has been the Texas Democratic Party’s great hope. But after failed runs for senator, president and governor, observers wonder if he has a political future.
Kevin Smith heads to San Antonio for screening of Clerks III and Q&A session at the Empire Theatre
A few decades after Clerks originally premiered in theaters, Smith has returned with a second sequel.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Amon Amarth, Turnstile, Making Movies and more
From ’90s pop star Belinda Carlisle to Viking headbangers Amon Amarth, it’s a diverse week for live music in San Antonio.
Popular holiday light display Lightscape returns to San Antonio Botanical Garden starting Nov. 11
Fan favorites from last year such as the Winter Cathedral and Field of Bluebonnets will return, featured alongside new additions by local and international artists.
San Antonio’s U.S. House delegation unchanged by midterms except for one seat
As evidence of gerrymandering’s grip on the political landscape, none of the five districts in the Alamo City delegation changed parties.
Greg Abbott reelected Texas governor, defeating Beto O’Rourke
The governor prevailed after a tumultuous period that included the pandemic, a statewide blackout, restrictions on voting and abortion and the Uvalde school shooting.
Democrat Joe Gonzales wins second term as Bexar County District Attorney
Gonzales said his number one priority is curbing domestic violence. He also wants to continue progressive policies such as cite and release.
Peter Sakai beats Trish DeBerry in race for Bexar County judge
Sakai will be the first new person to hold the county’s top elected office since Democrat Nelson Wolff was first appointed in 2001.
San Antonio’s Chamoy City Limits to close shop, return to food truck business later this month
The owner’s Chamoy City Limits Express mobile kitchen will become part of The Point Park and Eats food truck park in Leon Springs.
Texas’ Balcones Distilling acquired by worldwide liquor giant Diageo
Balcones is known for using locally sourced ingredients in its spirits, including Texas-grown malted barley and roasted blue corn.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg says Councilman Perry should resign if hit-and-run allegations are true
Council staff reportedly discussed adding Councilman Perry to Thursday’s no confidence vote.
San Antonio police, FBI investigate apparent attempt to bomb downtown public sculpture
The FBI is working with state and local partners to investigate the possible explosion.
San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry reportedly suspect in North Side hit-and-run collision
District 10 City Councilman was found lying in his backyard smelling of alcohol, according to a TV report.
San Antonio’s third Sprouts Farmers Market opening on the West Side this Friday
The festivities begin Friday and conclude Sunday with an in-store scavenger hunt and an ice cream social.
Here’s what to do if you encounter harassment at the polls in Texas on voting day
Voting rights groups said incidents of harassment are incredibly rare. Just they same, they operate voter-protection hotlines in multiple languages.
Comedian Chris Rock comes to San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre for weekend of shows
Rock is topical in his comedy — particularly on the matter of race — but also adds an engaging autobiographical element by talking about his formative years.
Chemical treatment of San Antonio’s drinking water has health risks, including cancer
Many of the compounds used to treat water from the Edwards Aquifer are unregulated, even though some are associated with increased cancer risk.
Texas single mom being evicted for using medical marijuana she legally obtained through state program
All marijuana is banned from federally funded housing — even when the substance is acquired legally under state law.
Voters in 5 Texas cities deciding on local cannabis decriminalization; San Antonio could be next
San Antonio activists are hoping to put charter amendments decriminalizing cannabis on the May 2023 ballot.
San Antonio Italian eateries Allora and Arrosta unveil big changes as part of revamp by owners
The changes, which launch Wednesday, include a new happy hour at Allora and a new dinner menu at Arrosta.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas booed during Houston Astros championship parade
Cruz was also booed during Game 4 of the American League Championship at New York’s Yankee Stadium last month.
Gov. Greg Abbott waited hours to call Texas’ top cop the day of Uvalde shooting, lawmaker says
Abbott ‘has done absolutely nothing, which is why we’re sharing this today,’ State Sen. Roland Gutierrez said.
Despite fears for fate of U.S. democracy, early voting numbers down in Bexar County
At least 21 candidates on the midterm ballot in Texas — including Gov. Greg Abbot and Attorney General Ken Paxton — have denied or questioned the results of the 2020 general election.
San Antonio Shake Shack locations will add automated kiosks, joining industry trend
Shake Shack is the latest chain to announce it will replace human cashiers with touch-screen kiosks.
Bad Takes: Despite Republicans’ claims this election cycle, they’re not going to improve the economy
Even though the GOP trots out fresh talking points every election, the core of its economic plan remains the same: give the rich a lot more money.
San Antonio sweet shop Laika Cheesecake plans to open New Braunfels location
Construction on the space is set to begin this month and wrap up at the end of January.
Advertisers flee Twitter after Texas billionaire Elon Musk’s purchase. Because of course they did.
One research group found that in the 12 hours after Musk landed at Twitter headquarters, the use of the N-word on the network jumped 500%.
Erik Cantu, San Antonio teen shot by now-fired police officer, no longer on life support, family says
Although off life support, he still receives high-flow oxygen via a tracheostomy to help him breathe.
Caught between feuding politicians, nonprofits shoulder burden of Texas’ migrant busing program
Texas has transported about 13,000 migrants to New York, Chicago and Washington, D.C. But in the absence of communication between the state and those cities, nonprofits are having to pick up the pieces for this mass movement of migrants.
Harris Bay planning 1,000-unit, mixed-use development in San Antonio’s fast-growing Tobin Hill
The project would add to the flurry of housing developments underway in Tobin Hill, making it the hottest submarket in central San Antonio.
These Texans were trying to help run elections. Then Ken Paxton’s office launched criminal investigations.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton hasn’t just been pursuing supposed voter fraud. His office has also criminally investigated at least 10 election workers, in a harbinger of potential post-midterm turmoil.
This is San Antonio’s deadliest year for homicides in three decades, records show
So far, homicides are up 62.5% from the same time last year. The total includes the 53 migrants who died in a tractor trailer this summer.
San Antonio Costco among the retail chain’s best in the nation, survey finds
The UTSA Boulevard Costco was named the cleanest location in the nation, which boosted its overall score into the top five.
San Antonio gaining another boutique hotel with revamp of Broadway’s Ranch Motel
The property is undergoing a preservation makeover and expects to begin booking later this year.
Golden Star Café, The Cookshack: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Celebrations of various kinds dominated the Current’s most-read food stories of the week.
Gastro-pub opens in San Antonio airport, taking over space of George Gervin’s Sports Bar
The space will feature local craft beers, including one specially created by Freetail Brewing.
Texas restaurant owner arrested on charges of keeping migrant in slave-like conditions
The migrant survived on scraps of food left behind by customers, according to the report.
Operation Lone Star, Trish DeBerry: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
In addition to a bevy of political stories, readers checked out articles on Spur Josh Primo’s surprise release from the team and the equally surprising reason behind his departure.
The 2023 CMT Music Awards will move to Austin from longtime Nashville home
Carrie Underwood, the winningest artist in CMT history, has been confirmed as the first official performer.
Jazz artist Stefon Harris’ Friday show in San Antonio included visits to multiple local schools
Harris, a renowned vibraphonist, and his band Blackout will play the Carver’s Jo Long Theatre.
Texas doctors to review whether Uvalde victims could have survived if law enforcement acted sooner
The review is part of the Texas Rangers’ criminal investigation into law enforcement’s slow response at Robb Elementary School.
Sushi restaurant Yellowfish opens location near San Antonio International Airport
The new spot offers the same menu as its Medical Center location plus a collection of quirky additions.
San Antonio Councilman Mario Bravo faces censure or no confidence vote over verbal tirade
An investigator found that Bravo’s attack on Councilwoman Ana Sandoval violated city equal employment opportunity, anti-harassment and workplace violence directives.
Owner of San Antonio’s new retro bar Be Kind & Rewind discusses his love for movies
Alex Amaro’s new downtown bar Be Kind & Rewind opened Friday, Oct. 28.
Patricia Ruiz-Healy champions Latinx and South Texas artists in both San Antonio and Manhattan
Ruiz Healy opened her Olmos Park gallery in 2006 and expanded her scope with a New York City location in 2019.
LGBTQ+ Texans voting with marriage, worker protections and trans rights in mind
The Texas Tribune spoke with LGBTQ voters, the parents of queer youth and advocates from across the state about what’s at stake for them this November.
A-Wall of viral ‘Loverboy’ fame talks about influences and meeting fans before his San Antonio show
The North Texas musician who blends bedroom pop and hip-hop performs Saturday at Paper Tiger.
Former Bexar County deputy arrested for letting inmates post on social media from his phone
San Antonio inmates allegedly posted videos on instagram and made phone calls while they hid in a utility closet.
Two San Antonio-area power plants are among the worst U.S. sites for coal ash contamination
Sites operated by both CPS Energy and San Miguel Electric Cooperative are leeching contaminants into groundwater, the new report states.
San Antonio Spurs aware of allegations against Josh Primo since January, lawsuit alleges
Dr. Hillary Cauthen also alleges the NBA franchise punished her and pushed her aside after she brought up her concerns about Primo.
San Antonio food writer unveils cookbook featuring recipes from high-profile local chefs
San Antonio Cooks includes more than 80 recipes from notable chefs and cocktail experts.
San Antonio’s Folklores Coffee House to donate 100% of profits to staff on Small Business Saturday
The coffee joint’s annual employee-giveback initiative began in 2020.
Piff the Magic Dragon and Puddles Pity Party will show San Antonio that misery loves company
The duo, joined by Piff’s chihuahua sidekick Mr. Piffles, will perform at the Tobin Center Sunday.
Japan-America Society of San Antonio’s Aki Matsuri celebrates autumn at Raymond Russell Park
The free event on Saturday promises food vendors and a variety of performances showcasing Japanese culture.
Acerbic comedian Lewis Black comes to San Antonio’s Empire Theatre this Saturday
In his topical standup appearances, Black is unafraid of tackling weighty subjects such as the Bible, abortion, gun control, or baby boomers.
New play by San Antonio native Catie Carlisle to debut at the Overtime Theater this week
Overlap explores how once friendly strangers must mature their relationships and work together to overcome inexplicable ailments or face dire consequences.
As abortion access evaporates, many Texans aren’t able to find care, new studies show
Several new studies show that not everyone denied access to abortions in Texas can travel out of state, but more people than ever before are seeking ways to self-manage abortions with medication at home.
San Antonio Spurs facing Kawhi and the Clippers in much-anticipated Friday game
After sitting out last season recovering from a torn ACL, former Spur Kawhi Leonard is heading back to play in San Antonio.
Bad Takes: Donald Trump’s Big Lie reeks of Orwellian ‘doublethink,’ and it’s not a victimless offense
The consequences of the MAGA reality distortion field are deadly serious — especially if we want to remain a functioning democracy.
Chasing the Dragon: Catching up with Trivium ahead of the band’s Aztec Theatre performance
Saturday’s show will likely draw the largest crowd the band has played for as a headliner in the Alamo City.
Shuttered San Antonio dance hall Midnight Rodeo destroyed by early morning fire
The blaze was first reported around 4:20 Wednesday morning, and it took nearly six hours for firefighters to contain it.
Fiesta San Antonio Commission unveils first-ever NFT Fiesta medal
The NFT is free with tickets to Friday’s Taste of Fiesta, or it can be purchased for $20 online.
Lorna Shore’s intense San Antonio performance shows why it rules the deathcore scene
The band came to Vibes Event center with a stacked bill of other brutal acts, including Aborted and Ingested.
Comedian and podcaster Marc Maron to perform two shows at San Antonio’s Tobin Center on Friday
Maron has made a career out of getting worked up about life’s absurdities and has also shown a knack for commenting on drugs and recovery.
DiwaliSA returns to downtown San Antonio for celebration of annual festival of lights
While Diwali is technically a five-day festival of lights, this event will condense the revelry into a single night.
61st annual Wurstfest commences in New Braunfels on Friday, Nov. 4
During the 10-day festival, guests will enjoy carnival rides, live entertainment, games, dancing, beer and — of course — lots of sausage.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Greta Van Fleet, Hatebreed, Yuridia and more
Myriam Hernandez, W.A.S.P. and the Gipsy Kings also will be performing here this week.
Arte y Pasión’s Mercuria to feature esteemed flamenco dancer Belén Maya
Mercuria, which will take place at Brick at Blue Star on Thursday, Nov. 3, is part of the annual WeFlamenco Fest.
ACLU condemns Texas Border Patrol agents’ use of pepper balls against protesting migrants
The ACLU called in the incident ‘the latest in a long line of abuses carried out by CBP.’
Sen. John Cornyn of Texas tries to turn attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband into slam on Biden
Cornyn joined a ghoulish chorus of Republican officials who have joked about the attack or tried to politicize it.
OPERA San Antonio opens its 2022-2023 season with famous tragic opera Pagliacci
The production is directed by OSA Artistic Advisor Garnett Bruce, with music direction by Francesco Milioto.
Billy Bremner of legendary UK group Rockpile bringing pub rock sounds to the Lonesome Rose
On Thursday, Nov. 3, San Antonio’s Lonesome Rose will host Bremner and his touring group Rockfiles for a master class in shaking all over.
Old Forester Distilling taps iconic King Ranch to debut a whiskey with distinct South Texas terroir
Kentucky’s Old Forester Distilling released King Ranch bourbon, a spirit available only in the Lone Star State, on Nov. 1.






