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New exhibitions at San Antonio’s McNay examine trials faced by Black and Brown people in the U.S.
“True Believers: Benny Andrews & Deborah Roberts” and “Margarita Cabrera: Blurring Borders” opened Oct. 6 and run through Jan. 22.
San Antonio Chick-fil-A restaurants are giving away free 8-count nuggets through Nov. 8
The offer is yet another restaurant chain’s enticement to download its app.
Little Bites: Seasonal menu offerings and romantic dinners are making San Antonio food news
‘Tis the season for cold-weather menu changes, from coffee to chili-smothered french fries.
San Antonio’s Costa Pacifica holding daylong Dia de los Muertos event this Wednesday
The event will showcase a community ofrenda to commemorate departed loved ones.
Walmart launches grocery delivery service in San Antonio that brings food right to customers’ fridges
The service is fee-free and tip-free for subscribers, and it will create 100 new jobs in San Antonio.
Country music stars Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers to headline Texas’ inaugural Two Step Inn festival
The two-day fest will take over San Gabriel Park in Georgetown, two hours north San Antonio.
San Antonio International Airport warns travelers to plan ahead this weekend for road repair
Crews will be repairing a portion of Airport Boulevard from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday.
‘Bad Blood’ emerges online as Taylor Swift tour leaves ‘Blank Space’ for San Antonio
Swift’s The Eras tour will make stops in Arlington and Houston, but she won’t be playing SA or Austin.
Erik Cantu evaded San Antonio cop the night before shooting, SAPD records reportedly show
The plates on Cantu’s car did not match the vehicle that the teen was driving, records also show, according to a KSAT report.
Lawyer for former San Antonio Spurs psychologist to discuss allegations against Josh Primo
Houston-based attorney Tony Buzbee is reportedly representing psychologist Dr. Hillary Cauthen.
Two leaders of True the Vote jailed by federal judge for contempt of court
Catherine Engelbrecht and Gregg Phillips were escorted away by marshals after refusing to disclose the name of a mystery man who supposedly helped them investigate election software company Konnech, which is suing them for defamation.
San Antonio’s Magnolia Pancake Haus whipping up plans for new location in Hollywood Park
The new location near the Loop 1604-U.S. Highway 281 interchange will be the San Antonio-based company’s fourth.
Despite ‘Military City USA’ rep, San Antonio not among the best places for veterans to live, study says
San Antonio scored well for its economy, but not so well on the number of jobs available to veterans.
San Antonio’s Central Catholic High School evacuated after false reports of an active shooter
The report later turned out of be a ‘prank phone call,’ according to officials.
Ted Cruz blasted on social media for spreading conspiracy about attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband
Paul Pelosi underwent surgery for skull fracture Friday and is expected to make a full recovery.
Celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week with these San Antonio bars and restaurants
Don’t limit yourself to checking these out just this week. For small businesses, especially, a little local love goes a long way any week of the year.
Jazz performer Doc Watkins to host Nov. 11 variety show benefiting USO San Antonio
The show will aim to embody the spirit and style of the classic military-appreciation variety show.
San Antonio Spurs guard Joshua Primo reportedly released due to sexual misconduct allegations
A woman who formerly worked for the Spurs has retained the same attorney who represented women suing Deshaun Watson, ESPN reports.
XFL reveals San Antonio team name and logo to mixed reviews on social media
The league announced that the new team will be called the Brahmas, and that the ‘vast plains of San Antonio’ give the bulls their strength.
San Antonio chocolatier Susana Mijares scares up a win on Food Network’s Halloween Wars
This is the fourth reality show competition — and first win — for Mijares since her 2016 Food Network debut.
Churches are breaking the law and endorsing in elections, experts say. The IRS looks the other way.
For nearly 70 years, federal law has barred churches from directly involving themselves in political campaigns, but the IRS has largely abdicated its enforcement responsibilities as churches have become more brazen about publicly backing candidates.
Disaster Dollars: Abbott’s big new donor got half-billion in COVID, border contracts
One of the biggest beneficiaries of the governor’s pandemic and Operation Lone Star disaster declarations has now kicked Abbott a cool $150,000.
What is long COVID and who’s at risk? This NIH project may find out
Scientists with the RECOVER Initiative say they’re working as quickly as they can to find answers.
In chaotic Texas court hearing, True the Vote leaders found in contempt
The ruling came after the conservative voting organization’s leaders failed to provide specifics about the alleged evidence they’ve used to target election vendor Konnech.
Greg Abbott ran as a small-government conservative. But the governor’s office now has more power than ever.
Abbott has consolidated power like none before him, at times circumventing the GOP-controlled Legislature and overriding local officials. A flurry of executive measures has solidified his base and raised his national profile.
San Antonio Spurs waive 2021 lottery pick Josh Primo
The announcement comes as a surprise since Primo appeared to be taking on a significant role with the team.
International Anime Music Festival coming to San Antonio’s Tech Port Center early next year
The event will feature virtual music stars from Japan.
No, Texas voting machines aren’t switching your votes
Sensitive touch screens aren’t always user friendly and make it easy for voters to accidentally select the wrong candidate. Voters should carefully review their ballots before submitting them.
San Antonio spent $700,000 transporting migrants to other cities over past 3 months
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg says the city expects to be reimbursed by FEMA.
Migrant Flights, Erik Cantu: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Details about the city’s multiple Día de los Muertos celebrations and transphobic shenanigans by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz also grabbed readers’ attentions.
Viking Tavern, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
This week’s most-read stories covered restaurant openings, a lawsuit and the potential sale of a North Main staple.
Texas pulls $359.6 million out of prison system to continue funding Greg Abbott’s border crackdown
So far, the Republican governor’s Operation Lone Star has burned through $4 billion in funding.
Downtown San Antonio’s Golden Star Café celebrating 90th anniversary
Patriarch and café founder Papa Lim immigrated here 118 years ago in the hopes of living the American dream.
Fort Worth-based chicken chain The Cookshack opens first San Antonio-area location
The new store in Selma is part of a rapid expansion by the company, which has included spots in Houston, McAllen and College Station.
Texas Customs and Border Protection officer accidentally shows porn during middle school talk
Officials with the school district in McAllen called the incident ‘troubling.’
Outbreak of childhood respiratory illness wreaking havoc at San Antonio hospitals
‘I can definitely say that most hospital systems right now are full,’ one physician said.
College voters held back by Texas election law, lack of on-campus polling sites
Many Texas universities don’t have early-voting locations on campus. And state laws regarding voter ID and registration make it hard to turn out younger voters, advocates say.
San Antonio Chuck E. Cheese locations to host Halloween Sensory Sensitive event Oct. 30
The Sunday, Oct. 30 event is part of the Irving-based chain’s partnership with the Center for Autism and Related Disorders.
UTSA among the best universities for granting bachelors degrees to Hispanic students
The school ranks No. 8 in the nation for conferring four-year degrees to Hispanic students, according to a recent report.
Women at San Antonio’s UIW accuse school’s athletics program of ‘inequality and inequity’
At least 25 current athletes across five UIW sports have retweeted the text of a speech accusing the sports program of unfair treatment.
Little improved Texas grid still vulnerable to winter weather, new federal report says
The report contradicts Gov. Greg Abbott’s claims about the strength of the state’s electric grid.
San Antonio’s Con Huevos Tacos, Naco 210 appear on new season of Netflix’s Taco Chronicles
The third season will explore how Mexican cooks across the U.S. border keep traditions alive.
Owner of San Antonio’s Luther’s Cafe considering selling the longtime Main Strip standby
The decades-old restaurant cited multiple difficulties in a Facebook post and said it’s entertaining buyout offers.
Little Bites: Limited-time menu items such as the McRib are making San Antonio food news
The Witte Museum is also hosting a one-night-only French soirée, and The Cottage Irish Pub is throwing a grand-opening bash.
More than what glitters is gold at the appropriately named Southtown restaurant Up Scale
Up Scale occupies the former Feast space on South Alamo Street.
New study ranks Texas 46th in the nation for voting access, a decline from the prior year
The Lone Star State’s drop was largely due to the passage of a Republican-championed bill that further restricted poll access.
Nearly 1 in 5 Texas voters could identify as LGBTQ+ by 2040, study says
Despite that trend, the state’s current political climate is becoming less inclusive for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Contemporary Art Month opens call for applications to the 2023 CAM Student Film Festival
High school student filmmakers from San Antonio and Laredo are eligible to apply for the festival.
John DeLorean’s daughter launches car venture, pushing back at San Antonio electric vehicle firm
Kat DeLorean has been a vocal critic of San Antonio-based electric car company DeLorean Motors Reimagined.
Bexar County DA Joe Gonzales calls out rival for TV ads claiming he won’t prosecute drug cases
Gonzales’ campaign said the attack ads’ claims about the county’s cite-and-release police are completely false.
These San Antonio businesses are holding family-friendly Halloween events
The gatherings range from costume contests and scary vendor markets to a hay ride.
Ahead of Gov’t Mule’s San Antonio show, guitarist Warren Haynes dishes on the blues, dream bands
Gov’t Mule will play San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 27.
India Fest celebrates Indian culture with food and fun at San Antonio’s Rolling Oaks Mall on Saturday
The joyous and colorful outdoor festival is appropriate for all ages, and the performances and celebrations are expected to run into the night.
San Antonio’s 2M Smokehouse to debut mobile kitchen at El Camino food truck park this winter
2M Smokehouse and El Camino officials anticipate a late November or early December launch for the truck.
Despite tough-on-crime claims, Texas ranks as one of most dangerous U.S. states, study finds
Texas’ high poverty rate and lack of natural disaster relief are among the reasons for the state’s low ranking.
San Antonio Spurs will butt heads with the Chicago Bulls on Friday
Barring breakout seasons from lottery picks Joshua Primo and Devin Vassell, San Antonio’s roster seems to lack the playmaking and scoring ability to compete in the NBA on a nightly basis.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Wisin & Yandel, Gogol Bordello, Omar Apollo and more
Gov’t Mule, Afrojack and Death Valley girls round out a diverse week for live performances.
Os Mutantes brings its influential Brazilian psych to San Antonio’s Paper Tiger on Saturday, Oct. 29
The band is one of the most influential international acts from the psychedelic era.
Lawyer for San Antonio teen Erik Cantu wants Justice Department to investigate police shooting
‘No one is safe with him out on the streets,’ Erik Cantu’s mother, Victoria Casarez, said of the former officer who shot her son.
San Antonio Spurs and locally based Estate Coffee team up on Por Vida Roast coffee
Estate Coffee, an East San Antonio small business, works with family-owned importers to source its beans.
Joe Biden wants everyone to know he’s not pardoning pot dealers
In a speech, the President said his cannabis pardon doesn’t extend people who sell the substance.
San Antonio ‘Jewish soul food’ spot Bubby’s closed for remodeling ahead of first anniversary
The eatery closed so the owners can give it a facelift, make technology upgrades and extend its menu.
San Antonio mainstay The Pigpen Neighborhood Bar reopens after more than two year hiatus
Parents may be delighted to know that the massive playscape for kiddos has also returned.
Sen. Ted Cruz flipped off, told to ‘go back to Cancún’ when he attends New York Yankees game
The following day, Cruz appeared on The View, where he refused to admit Biden won the 2020 election.
Halloween revelers can head to the McNay on Friday for annual Mayhem at the Mansion party
Partygoers should come dressed in their best glitter and gore to impress drag queen Alayna Marquez, the judge of the event’s costume contest.
San Antonio-based vegan bakery Southern Roots hopes to build on a surprise surge in business
Southern Roots’ owners are focusing on building partnerships with hotel and coffee chains looking to better serve customers adopting a plant-based diet.
San Antonio’s Bakery Lorraine sets Nov. 1 opening date for new Boerne store
The Hill Country shop is the Alamo City-based business’ sixth location.
Bexar County voters cast 15,000 ballots Monday morning as poling returned to pre-pandemic levels
Although the number of poll watchers is up, the majority had ‘moved on’ as of the afternoon, according to officials.
San Antonio’s Viking Tavern now serving hearty feasts near Leon Valley neighborhood
The new theme restaurant specializes in dishes of slow-smoked meats fit for pillagers.
New poll gives Texas Gov. Greg Abbott surprisingly narrow lead over Beto O’Rourke
The data from Boston-based Beacon Research stands in contrast to other recent polls that show Abbott with a double-digit lead.
San Antonio-based Bill Miller Bar-B-Q sues suppliers over chicken it says is ‘too salty to consume’
Bill Miller’s attorney said the chain is no longer using the companies as poultry suppliers because of the dispute.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue’s restaurant on San Antonio’s West Side is now open
The new location, near Lackland Air Force Base, is the chain’s third store in the San Antonio area.
Early voting has started in Texas. Here are your rights at the polls.
Early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 24, to Friday, Nov. 4. The last day to apply to vote by mail is Friday, Oct. 28. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8.
CEO of Texas medical cannabis supplier talks about changes he wants from state lawmakers
Cannabis advocates are pushing the Department of Public Safety to streamline rules for the state’s so-called Compassionate Use Program.
Former Girl in a Coma frontwoman Nina Diaz got a confidence boost in recording her second solo album
Diaz is taking steps to assemble another full-time band after dropping her second solo album, I Could Be You, You Could Be Me, on Aug. 18.
Four ways to celebrate Día de los Muertos in San Antonio this year
Here’s a sample of the special events taking place throughout the city leading up to the holiday.
Puscifer brought prog, electronics and Spam to San Antonio’s Tech Port Center
Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan’s other band grabbed attention with its music — the videos, eh, not so much.
San Antonio area lands $2.5 billion for infrastructure projects including expansion of I-35 corridor
The package is part of the Biden Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Family of Erik Cantu, the teen shot by now-fired San Antonio cop, says his condition is improving
‘Erik still remains on life support for his lungs, but we are seeing improvement,’ the family said in a statement.
Texas state trooper who responded to Uvalde shooting fired amid investigations into police response
Department of Public Safety Sgt. Juan Maldonado is the first state police officer fired in the aftermath of a botched police response to the shooting. He was the highest-ranking state trooper to initially respond to Robb Elementary School.
Rescheduling cannabis would be a big mistake, activists say
President Biden directed his administration to reconsider the Schedule 1 drug classification of cannabis, but the move could have unintended consequences.
Haunted Forest, DNA Kits: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
In music news, a planned fall festival at Willie Nelson’s ranch was cut short, and Journey will stop in San Antonio as part of its 50th anniversary tour.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz retweets personal info of transgender preschool teacher
Social media users hounded the Texas senator for potentially putting the teacher at risk.
San Antonio mainstays Liberty Bar and Earl Abel’s unveil new lunch, breakfast menus — and hours
Both Alamo City dining institutions will begin opening earlier in the day.
Pop-Tarts and Tajín to release collaboration kit for spice lovers of San Antonio and beyond
The kit will allow fortitudinous foodies to dress fruity Pop-Tarts with Tajín’s popular Clásico Seasoning or new Fruity Chamoy Hot Sauce.
The Boardwalk, Be Kind & Rewind: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
The Current’s most-read food news this week largely focused on new projects under development in the Alamo City’s culinary and nightlife scene.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott expands lead against Beto O’Rourke, according to new poll
Abbott holds a commanding 11 point lead despite the majority of voters saying the state is headed in the wrong direction.
Disney Animation: Immersive Experience will bring Encanto, Frozen to San Antonio next spring
Nostalgia buffs need not fret — classics such as the Lion King and Peter Pan will also be displayed.
Trish DeBerry’s ‘Dr. No’ slur for rival condemned as racist by San Antonio Asian American groups
DeBerry referred to her opponent, Judge Peter Sakai, who is Japanese American, as ‘Dr. No’ during a forum — even after Sakai registered his offense.
Text messages raise questions about Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s part in DeSantis’ migrant flights
An Abbott spokesperson previously told the Current that the governor’s office was ‘not involved’ in DeSantis’ political stunt.
Tickets to holiday sweets-and-cocktails event Dulce, benefiting San Antonio’s DoSeum, now on sale
Dulce transforms the DoSeum into a one-night winter wonderland, replete with sweets, a cocktail competition and live performances.
San Antonio bar Be Kind & Rewind will immerse guests in ’80s, ’90s, ’00s vibes starting next week
Owner Alex Amaro gave the Current an exclusive sneak peek of the downtown venue ahead of its Friday, Oct. 28 opening.
Dead Meat: San Antonio native Joe Castro holds world record for highest body count in a slasher film
Castro’s film The Summer of Massacre featured a total of 155 dead bodies during its 98-minute runtime.
Austin’s SXSW festival unveils initial 2023 artist lineup, including Haru Nemuri, Armani White
Other anticipated performances include South Korean rapper Beenzino and former Calle 13 singer iLe.
San Antonio housing market looks bleak as home prices, sales continue their decline
Median home prices dropped for a fourth consecutive month, while sales dropped to a six month low, according to a recent report.
Top San Antonio Express-News reporter fired after complaint from Bexar judge hopeful Trish DeBerry
Fired journalist Bruce Selcraig said DeBerry’s accusations of sexism and bias amount to a ‘smokescreen’ and that she wanted to kill his story.
Voters of color had mail-in ballots rejected at higher rates than white voters in Texas’ March primary
Asian voters were most disproportionately affected by the new ID requirements included in voting restrictions passed by the 2021 Legislature, a Brennan Center for Justice analysis found.
There’s a reason two recent San Antonio police shootings had different outcomes, activists say
Two recent police shootings have striking similarities, but in one case the officer is facing charges, while the other is on paid administrative duty.
San Antonio’s The Big Bib BBQ expands to nearby New Braunfels
The new restaurant is open for lunch daily and plans to expand its hours in coming weeks.
Little Bites: Día de los Muertos dinners, limited-edition whiskey and more San Antonio food news
Hill Country glamping packages and free Election Day flapjacks are two more tidbits making food news.
Touring production of Menopause The Musical shows that sexy has no age limit
The musical, which features parodies of Baby Boomer-era hits infused with comedic lyrics detailing the symptoms of menopause, comes to San Antonio’s Tobin Center on Oct. 22.
Texas sending families DNA kits to help identify their children in case they’re slain in school shooting
‘It’s like wiping your ass before you take a shit,’ said Brett Cross, whose son Uziyah Garcia died at Robb Elementary School.
Geoff Downes of Yes talks about walking Close to the Edge ahead of the band’s San Antonio show
In addition to his time with Yes, who plays here Friday, Downes has performed with the Buggles and Asia.
Puscifer’s Maynard James Keenan talks happy accidents ahead of the band’s San Antonio concert
The theatrical group will drop into San Antonio’s Tech Port Center + Arena on Saturday, October 22, for what promises to be not just a musical performance but a multi-media spectacle.
Assclown Alert: Praising Kanye’s antisemitism with former Texas Rep. Jonathan Stickland
The former Republican Texas House member gleefully thanked Ye for a tweet broadly condemned as antisemitic.
Iconic San Antonio costume shop Starline to continue operations under new ownership
Businessman and UTSA lecturer Jacob Dell will take over the 50-year-old business next month.
During Tuesday’s San Antonio show, Lamb of God showed why it’s still at the top of the metal heap
Even though it’s entered into the third decade of its career, the band can channel its energy and captivate a crowd.
Iconic duo Steve Martin and Martin Short return to San Antonio on latest comedy tour
The comedians’ 2015 tour featured a guest appearance from recently retired David Letterman when it stopped in the Alamo City.
Bad Takes: San Antonio radio host’s defense of Herschel Walker is disingenuous flatulence
KTSA talk jock Jack Riccardi’s defense of U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker truly takes the cake.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Yes, Indigo Girls, Jessie Reyez and more
A deep-stacked bill of death-metal up-and-comers rounds out the week’s musical options.
A conversation with artist Margarita Cabrera on her new exhibition at San Antonio’s McNay Art Museum
Cabrera’s solo exhibition ‘Blurred Borders’ will be on view through January 22, 2023.
Attorney Ben Crump representing family of San Antonio teen shot by now-former police officer
Crump, who now represents the family of Erik Cantu, has done work for the families of George Floyd, Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown.
Slab Cinema presents free screening of The Grand Budapest Hotel at the Good Kind Thursday
The 2014 film is especially notable for its use of vibrant colors — including reds, oranges and pinks — to convey its mood and themes.
Sinful Drag Race queens will face the seven circles of hell at San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre Friday
RuPaul’s Drag Race Night of the Living Drag stars alums of the hit competition series, including Yvie Oddly, Bosco and Aquaria.
Acerbic comedian David Spade brings his wit to San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre this Saturday
Currently, Spade’s a regular on late night shows and podcasts, where he regularly leaves hosts in stitches.
