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Mala Luna Drops Full Schedule For Music Festival This Weekend
San Antonio music festival Mala Luna returns for its fourth year this Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 — showcasing a variety of artists from the world of EDM and hip-hop including heavy hitters like Diplo and Rick Ross. The folks behind the festival have released the schedule for the entire weekend, so here’s…
San Antonio Native, Actor Henry Thomas Arrested for DUI in Oregon
San Antonio native Henry Thomas might’ve been more affected by Hill House than he led the public to believe. TMZ reports that the star of Netflix’s popular adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s spooky novel was arrested in Oregon on Monday for DUI. According to TMZ, Tulatin police responded to a 911 call reporting a vehicle stalled…
Circa Survive Heading to San Antonio Next Spring to Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Blue Sky Noise
Post hardcore stalwarts Circa Survive are returning to San Antonio next year and — even though they’re here almost annually — we’re still pretty stoked about it. Not only because they put on one of the most energetic live shows we’ve ever seen in the Alamo City, but because this time, they’re doing something special.…
Longtime Brooklyn Ave. Dive, Tony’s Bar, to Close on Friday
It’s the end of an era in San Antonio. Tony’s Bar, one of the last remaining dive bars on Brooklyn Ave., will close its doors on Friday, Oct. 25. When Tony Lopez opened the spot in 1999, San Antonio was a different place. Brooklyn Ave. has changed in recent years — longtime businesses have since closed…
BarbacoApparel Remembers Handy Andy in Puro Día de los Muertos T-Shirt
The days of Handy Andy may have passed, but the grocery chain lives on in the hearts of many puro San Antonians. Which is why this new Día de los Muertos t-shirt is absolute perfection. Local retailer BarbacoApparel has a tee titled “Andy was Here” that remembers the former grocer king Handy Andy. The red…
Julián Castro Says He Needs to Raise $800,000 By the End of October to Stay in Presidential Race
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Austin Chicken and Waffle Chain to Open San Antonio Location in Stone Oak
The Rolling Rooster, an Austin-area sports bar best-known for their chicken and red velvet waffles, is expected to open its first San Antonio location on Friday, Nov. 8. It’s not easy to find an abundance great chicken-and-waffle restaurants in San Antonio, but that’s expected to change with the new Rolling Rooster, said Torry Sledge, branch manager…
Dejounte Murray Writes Love Letter to San Antonio After Signing Contract Extension with Spurs
Dejounte Murray is sure about being a Spur. On Monday, the 23-year-old signed a four-year, $64 million contract to stay with the San Antonio team. The contract extension comes after Murray missed the entire 2018-2019 season due to a season-ending ACL injury last October. During his time on the bench, Murray noted that he was…
Fishermen’s Edwin Stephens Says San Antonio Artists Need to Do More to Promote Each Other
Multi-instrumentalist Edwin Stephens is best known as the frontman for the soul-heavy, indie rock outfit Fishermen and former lead guitarist for alt-rock outfit Blowing Trees, who landed a video on MTV2. From producing bands like Verisimilitude to playing in his own projects, Stephens has invested 20 years in the San Antonio music community and has…
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen Won’t Seek Reelection After Recording Scandal
First-term Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen on Tuesday announced he will not seek reelection to the lower chamber in 2020 — marking an end to the Angleton Republican’s months-long political fallout that has roiled the lower chamber he oversees. “After much prayer, consultation, and thoughtful consideration with my family, it is clear that I can…
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Artpace’s Fall International Artist-In-Residence program is well under way, with the latest set of three guest artists — Cauleen Smith (Los Angeles), Emre Hüner (Istanbul) and Jessica Halonen (Austin) — currently preparing exhibitions that are slated to open on Thursday, November 14. While she’s in town for the residency, Smith is presenting a special screening…
Need Help Figuring Out the Constitutional Amendments Texans Are Voting On? This Music Playlist Can Help
Starting today, Texas voters have the chance to weigh in on 10 proposed amendments to the state constitution, which deal with everything from a ban on an individual income tax to guaranteed funding for state parks. Sound confusing? Sound like an election you’d rather sit out? Not so fast. The folks at voter mobilization group…
Report: Trump Administrations Wants to Collect DNA From Asylum Seekers, Add to FBI Database Used By Law Enforcement
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San Antonio Man Reportedly Abused Three Underage Relatives for Years, Arrested After Victim Came Forward
A San Antonio man has been arrested after being accused of sexually abusing three relatives. Regino Quinones turned himself in to authorities after one of the victims, 17, alerted staff at school last Friday. The girl said Quinones abused her and two other girls, ages 16 and 14, and that he was related to them…
Christmas Themed Pop-Up Bar ‘Miracle on Houston Street’ is Heading to San Antonio This Holiday Season
After a long, six-year wait, San Antonio is finally getting its own Miracle on Houston Street. Global pop-up series Miracle is bringing its whimsical holiday cocktails to 100 bars across the globe, including Jet-Setter in downtown San Antonio, from Nov. 25 to Dec. 31. In the coming weeks, Jet-Setter will transform into a downtown holiday wonderland…
Stacked Lineup of Magicians to Wow Majestic Theatre Audiences at The Illusionists’ Live Show
Craving a bit of magic in your life but don’t go in for psychic schlock peddled by scammers like Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo? Next spring, a set of professional tricksters will visit the Alamo City, but they make no claims of actual magic powers. Instead, the Illusionists plan to wow audiences with their wit,…
Con Safos Cocina y Cantina Moving Out of Hemisfair Next Month
After more than a year of serving concha burgers and cervezas at Hemisfair, Con Safos Cocina y Cantina will celebrate its last day at Yanaguana Garden on Sunday, Nov. 3. The Con Safos team opted not to renew its contract at Hemsifair, but don’t worry — you’ll be able to find the popular food truck at its sister…
San Antonio Man Reportedly Punched Pregnant Ex-Girlfriend, Threatened to Harm Their Baby
A local man is in police custody after he allegedly assaulted his ex-girlfriend who’s pregnant with his child. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by KSAT, Mario Rios had been sending the victim “numerous text messages threatening to harm their child.” Rios, 43, reportedly confronted the 23-year-old woman at a gas station last Thursday and…
Amon Amarth, Arch Enemy and At the Gates Brought a Tried-and-True Arsenal of Metal Sounds to San Antonio’s Aztec Theatre
A Swedish invading force occupied the Aztec Theatre on Sunday night, as a trio of classic extreme metal acts brought to you by the letter “A” — plus a less familiar opener — delivered polished, professional performances. Though the extreme faction dominates the modern metal scene, Amon Amarth, Arch Enemy and At the Gates reminded…
Jam Band Royalty Trey Anastasio of Phish Slated to Play the Tobin Center
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Dorćol Distilling + Brewing Co. celebrated Oktoberfest with the traditional brews and sauerkraut this weekend, but they also met a lofty food goal: to stuff the longest sausage in Texas. The San Antonio sausage, measuring 684 feet uncooked, broke the previous 249-foot link record by a long shot, previously held by Dallas chef Brian Luscher since 2014.…
Grammy-Winning Latin Rockers Bacilos Are Headed to San Antonio This Spring
Latin pop-rockers Bacilos will perform at the Aztec Theatre on Friday, April 3. The group, which met while attending the University of Miami in the mid-’90s, produce an approachable sound inspired by artists such as Cuban folk singer Silvio Rodríguez and Argentinian rocker Fito Páez. In 2003, Bacilos took home the Grammy for best Latin…
San Antonio’s Grain4Grain to Launch Keto-Friendly Pancake and Waffle Mixes at H-E-B this Week
San Antonio-based Grain4Grain may have taken home third during H-E-B’s annual Quest for Texas Best competition instead of the top prize. But that hasn’t stood in the way of the company’s sustainable line of low-carb pancake and waffle mixes getting to market. They’ll hit select H-E-B shelves on Monday. Spent grains usually end up in a landfill, but…
Surprise! Dave Chappelle is Doing a Stand-Up Show at the Aztec Theatre Tonight
Got plans tonight? If not, then you’re in luck – the Aztec Theatre just announced that legendary comedian Dave Chappelle is making a surprise appearance in San Antonio Monday night. After stopping production on his immensely popular sketch series Chappelle’s Show and disappearing from the public eye in the aughts, Chappelle mounted a comeback in…
East Side’s Thai Lucky Opening Second Location with Sushi Options in Downtown San Antonio
East Side Asian dive restaurant Thai Lucky has signed a lease for a new restaurant in the former Rio de Gelato spot at 102 Navarro St. The building is more widely known to older San Antonians as the old Alaskan Palace bar. Veida Thirath, the restaurant’s owner, and the Conservation Society of San Antonio, the…
San Antonio Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill Mayor Ron Nirenberg in Facebook Messages
A San Antonio man has been arrested for sending a string of terroristic threats to Mayor Ron Nirenberg that prompted a staffer to worry the suspect would be “the next mass shooter.” Police say Adam Converse, 25, sent at least 14 messages to Nirenberg via private Facebook messages on October 4-5, the San Antonio Express-News…
Legendary San Antonio Saxophonist Spot Barnett Has Died
San Antonio music legend Vernon “Spot” Barnett died in his East Side home on Sunday, October 6, according to a MySA report. In the ’50s and ’60s, the saxophonist led the 20th Century Orchestra, the house band at the East Side’s storied Ebony Lounge. He also performed with noted artists including Bobby “Blue” Bland and Ike…
Traders Village Hosting 9th Annual Native American Indian Pow Wow This Weekend
San Antonio City Council passed a resolution establishing October 14 as “Indigenous Peoples Day.” This weekend, San Antonio residents are invited to respectfully observe Native American culture up front at the 9th Annual Native American Indian Pow Wow. On Saturday and Sunday, Traders Village’s pow wow will bring several hundred Native Americans, representing dozens of…
Fighting Food Insecurity: Alamo Colleges and San Antonio Food Bank Launch New Student Food Pantry
Thousands of local college students deal with food insecurity on a daily basis, never knowing where their next meal will come from. For students attending Alamo Colleges, hope can be found inside one of the five on-campus food pantries. Located inside the Sutton Learning Center, the SPC food pantry has provided more than 500 students with access…
Zombie Car Spotted on Highway 281 North in San Antonio
Dealing with some pesky pests this Halloween? We may have found the perfect person to help you with your paranormal problems. Earlier this week, a dark red crossover SUV was spotted on 281 North near the Quarry, bedecked in the dismembered bodies of the undead. From evilly grinning babies mounted on the spare tire to…
San Antonio’s SOLI Chamber Ensemble Opens Their 2019-2020 Season with New Music – Including Playing a Cactus
Classical music season is heading into full swing, and it’s not just the San Antonio Symphony that’s putting on the ritz. Shortly after Agarita’s season opener this weekend, SOLI Chamber Ensemble is also getting back in the saddle with a concert featuring five innovative pieces by contemporary composers. For their first program this fall, the…
Beyond the Pale (Ale): Texas Brewers Offer Great Ways to Explore Lesser-Known Beer Styles
There’s an embarrassment of riches available to Alamo City brew hounds these days. Crisp, quality lagers abound, as do lupulin-loaded IPAs. While we love those conventional styles, why stop there? Style-sleuthing beer enthusiasts need look no further than Lone Star State breweries to explore some lesser-known brews worthy of including in this year’s cervecerous celebrations.…
Hold the Pumpkin: Dorćol Distilling + Brewing Co.’s Fall Beer Cocktail
Dorćol Distilling + Brewing Co. is taking pumpkin-free approach with this new fall cocktail. Instead, it incorporates autumn-friendly spices and a splash of ale. Expect to see this drink on Dorćol’s seasonal menu, which debuts October 18. Ingredients: 1 oz. Kinsman apricot rakia ½ oz. lemon juice ½ oz. Pimm’s ¼ oz. allspice dram Irish…
Like Father Like Son: Shandon Sahm, Offspring of Texas Legend Doug Sahm, Releasing EP of His Father’s Songs
On the heels of his ACL Festival performance last weekend, Shandon Sahm is gearing up to release a CD of songs written by his father, iconic Texas roots rocker Doug Sahm. The album’s release party will take place at the South Texas Pop Culture Center on Saturday, October 26, as part of an October tour…
Ted Cruz Joins AOC in Signing Letter That Blasts the NBA for Favoring Its Business in China Over Free Speech
Is it just us, or has Texas Sen. Ted Cruz been uncharacteristically bipartisan recently? First the normally acid-tongued arch-conservative agreed to work with Democratic U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on reining in lobbyists. Then he had a surprisingly civil meeting with actress and activist Alyssa Milano about gun control. Now Cruz has once again joined forces…
Cereal Killer Sweets Promises to Bring Creative Bites, LGBTQ-Friendly Vibes at North San Antonio Store
Cereal Killer Sweets recently opened at 1031 Patricia Ave., offering cereal-centric and CBD-infused treats, candies and half-pound cookies. Chef Megan Morales hopes to make the novelty desserts shop a space for San Antonio community – especially the local LGBTQ community – to share sweets, celebrate local art and indulge in Cereal Killer Sweets’ monthly all-you-can-eat cereal…
This Guy is Fighting Back San Antonio’s Cricket Invasion By Eating Them
With all the fuss the crickets have caused since invading San Antonio on Tuesday, one man’s reaction might just take the cake. Or in this case, a handful of crunchy and delicious crickets. A video uploaded by Twitter account @MeepMeepNation, dedicated to the University of Texas at San Antonio, shows a man in an Our…
San Antonio Museum of Art Names William Keyse Rudolph and Lisa Tapp as Co-Interim Directors
In the wake of the departure of longtime San Antonio Museum of Art director Katie Luber, the museum has announced a pair of interim replacements. SAMA’s Chief Curator and Hugh Halff Curator of American and European Art William Keyse Rudolph and CEO/CFO Lisa Tapp will serve as co-interim directors. Since 2013, Rudolph has curated and…
Breaking the Mold: Community Cultures Yeast Lab Collects Fungi to Make Your Beer Taste Better
Without yeast, there is no beer. But, beyond that, yeast has the potential to transform the world of beer, giving it more complex flavor profiles and unique regional differences. So say Rob Green and Mara Young, the husband and wife behind San Antonio-based Community Cultures Community Yeast Lab. The couple teamed up in 2016, drawing…
This Week in San Antonio Food News: the State of Beer, Cuppencake Closes and Playland Pizza Selling By the Slice
This week, we saw local breweries are fighting to bring new, unique-brew-filled experiences to San Antonio, restaurants opening and closing, and local organizations team up to fight food insecurity. Are you ready for it? The San Antonio Beer Festival, set for Oct. 19, is unlike any other brew experience you’ve had before. Here’s how you can make…
Student Who Took Loaded Gun to North East ISD Middle School Caught After Concerned Classmates Came Forward
Administrators at Bradley Middle School are attempting to put parents at ease after a student reportedly took a gun to school Thursday. According to multiple news reports, concerned students notified front office staff that a student appeared to have a brought a weapon onto the North East ISD campus. Administrators then went to the student’s…
Federal Government Reimburses San Antonio for Just Half of the Money It Spent Aiding Asylum Seekers
The federal government will only reimburse San Antonio for half the money it spent aiding the surge of asylum seekers who passed through the city this spring. According to a memo from City Manager Erik Walsh, the Alamo City will receive $280,200 in federal funds instead of the $540,500 it requested under a program intended…
Sun-Scorched Terror: Celebrate the Leadup to Halloween with These Five Terrifying Flicks Set in Texas
Texas is a scary place. Our state has a rich history of terror, from our haunted landmarks and ghostly children at train tracks to that one Whataburger where everybody swears somebody once died. Hell, not many states can boast that one of its senators is also possibly the Zodiac Killer. Appropriately enough, there’s also an…
Mexico City’s Natalia Lafourcade Bringing Pop-Rock Sounds to the Aztec
Since making her 2003 debut, Natalia Lafourcade has emerged as one of Latin America’s most successful pop-rock musicians. The prolific Mexico City-based singer-songwriter is capable of spinning angelic melodies and telling heartfelt stories with her powerful soprano voice. Many in the U.S. got their introduction to Lafourcade via the track “Remember Me,” her duet with…
Political Strategist Laura Barberena Focuses on Energizing the Latinx Electorate
Editor’s Note: Jade Esteban Estrada is the writer of Glitter Political, a series of articles detailing San Antonio’s political scene. As I sit across from political consultant Laura Barberena in the office of her firm Viva Politics in San Antonio’s Deco District, I’m struck by her buoyant enthusiasm — arguably, her greatest asset. “I’m 52,” she says.…
Highly-Anticipated Ruby City Celebrating Its Ribbon Cutting This Sunday
More than a decade after it appeared to late local artist, collector and benefactor Linda Pace in a vivid dream, Ruby City is finally a reality. Inspired by Pace’s sketches, designed by famed British architect Sir David Adjaye and built in partnership with local firm Alamo Architects, the $16 million, 14,000-square foot contemporary art center…
YouTube, Netflix Star Miranda Sings Heading to the Tobin Center for ‘Who Wants My Kid?’ Tour
If you’ve never heard of YouTube-comedian-turned-Netflix-star Miranda Sings, count yourself lucky, because you may still be able to look at red lipstick with some semblance of dignity. For those rarified, ignorant few — or for those who have been able to block out the nasal noise of Sings’ career — the 411 on the performer is…
Relive the 2000s and Catch Motionless in White at the Vibes Event Center
Motionless in White surfed in on the mid-2000s alt-rock resurgence wave and continues to release new material. The band’s latest album Disguise remains rooted in that special place that came after grunge and before the emo explosion. Songs like “Reincarnate” and “Another Life” make it hard to tell whether the members are men or vampires.…
Members of the San Antonio Art Community Weigh in on the Promise of Ruby City
If you follow the San Antonio art scene, then you’re likely aware of the hefty buzz surrounding Ruby City. Inspired by the dream sketches of late local artist, collector and benefactor Linda Pace, designed by famed British architect Sir David Adjaye and built in partnership with local firm Alamo Architects, the $16 million, 14,000-square-foot contemporary…
CPS Gets Grade on Sierra Club Report Card and It’s Kinda Embarrassing
San Antonio’s CPS Energy was a high scorer on a new Sierra Club report rating Texas utilities on their commitments to renewable energy. Even so, city-owned CPS barely earned a passing grade, the environmental group cautioned. CPS got a 65 out of a possible 100 on the Texas Clean Energy Scorecard, which ranked it behind Austin…
Culture, Class and Cafetoriums: A Candid Conversation with Texan Comedian Cristela Alonzo
For the Tejana comedian Cristela Alonzo, performing in San Antonio is like coming home after a long day. As the first Latina woman to have her own self-titled ABC sitcom in 2014, Alonzo has established herself as a powerhouse in the entertainment industry — all without sacrificing her cultural roots. In 2017, Netflix featured Alonzo in…
Marisela Barrera, Amalia Ortiz and Anna De Luna to Blow Up Jump-Start Performance Co. with Weekend-Long Performance Series
Jump-Start Performance Co. is showcasing three Alamo City Tejana powerhouses with its latest engagement, Tejana Atómica. The three-day performance series will draw from recent work by actor-writer-activist Anna De Luna, performance poet, actor and playwright Amalia Ortiz and writer and teatrista Marisela Barrera. In Tejana Atómica, De Luna will draw from her new work, Carmen…
Fighting for Space: San Antonio Brewers Face High Hurdles to Make Sure Their Products End Up on Taps and Shelves
Gone are the days when San Antonio lacked craft brewers. It’s fair to say the city has undergone a beer renaissance in recent years. But that’s not to say its bevvy of new beers are well-represented on store shelves or bar taps. Local brewers say they’re waging an uphill battle to get their products to…
Freetail Brewing Takes Home Gold During 2019 Great American Beer Festival
Freetail Brewing Company won big at this year’s Great American Beer Festival in Denver, taking the sole San Antonio gold for their Baltic-style Porter “Snap Yo’ Baltics.” The company competed against more than 2,000 breweries and upwards of 9,000 beers across the U.S. This is Freetail’s second GABF gold medal win since 2017, when they won for…
San Antonio RPG Publisher Unveiling New Publication The Tomb of Black Sand in Southtown
Homegrown tabletop RPG publisher Swordfish Islands is back with a brand-new adventure: The Tomb of Black Sand. Originally launched on Kickstarter as a zine, the dungeon crawl evolved into a full-on hardcover book. Swordfish Islands tapped longtime collaborator Gabriel Hernandez to fill the book to the brim with detailed depictions of the tomb’s dangerous denizens,…
San Antonio Bar Owner, Patron Reportedly Assaulted Police Officer Who Busted Them for Drinking After Hours
Two local residents have been busted for assaulting a police officer at a bar last week. According to an incident report obtained by KSAT, a police officer was patrolling the city’s far North Side when he saw a group of up to 50 people dancing and drinking on the patio of Garden Bistro Bar around…
Without Warning, Texas Department of Public Safety Suspends Permitting Process for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Days after allowing medical cannabis dispensaries to apply for permits to serve ailing people in Texas, the state’s Department of Public Safety has abruptly shut down the process. “The department is suspending the current application process for licenses in the Compassionate Use Program (CUP),” DPS’s media office emailed in reply to a request from the…
Jasper St. James Hosting Mega Performance of Drag, Burlesque and Cabaret Artists at the Bonham
San Antonio, get ready for some all-inclusive action: award-winning burlesque star Jasper St. James is hosting the Risque Review at the Bonham Exchange. This full-length night of entertainment is an all-new immersive experience filled with artists performing drag, burlesque, boylesque, cabaret and more. The debut cast will feature international burlesque superstars such as Coco Lectric,…
Southwest School of Art Exhibition Brings Together Artists, Writers Focusing on Social Justice
The Southwest School of Art’s latest exhibition is a team-up of sorts. The school paired five artists whose work centers on social justice with five writers, who put words to paper that explore the context of the artists’ work, seek out commonalities and connections and otherwise “amplify the results of individual practices.” During the opening…
South Side Living + Maker Spaces Opens with San Antonio-Inspired Group Show, Exhibition Dedicated to Daniel Johnston
If anyone was wondering whether Jeff Wheeler would be slowing down anytime soon, the answer is: absolutely not. The San Antonio transplant is inaugurating his new gallery space in the South Side Living + Maker Spaces with the Alamo City-centric group show ‘COUNTDOWN CITY.’ SPACE C7 will be filled to the brim with pieces by…
Let’s Take A Trip: San Antonio Experimental Artist John Hernandez Releases Well-Crafted and Trippy Debut Album
In a San Antonio music scene that lately feels dominated by indie rock and bedroom pop, John Hernandez’ experimental debut record Strange Musings is nice refrain from the norm. Released on Monday, Strange Musings mixes experimental folk with post-rock, drone and noise. The tracks abandon pop’s verse-chorus-verse format, instead taking their time to expand and…
San Antonio Coffee Shop Cuppencake Has Closed for Good
After five years serving San Antonio coffee lovers, Cuppencake Espresso & Bakery quietly closed its doors in late September. The shop opened in 2014, offering pastries, coffee and a dog-friendly patio space. The Dominion-area shop announced some job openings and a newly expanded menu this summer, but the business owners didn’t share much about the…
Jaden and Willow Smith — aka Will Smith’s Kids — Are Headed to San Antonio in November
Willow and Jaden Smith — the latter performing under the name Erys — are coming to San Antonio for a tour dubbed The Willow and Erys tour. The daughter and son of megastars Jada and Will Smith will perform at the Aztec Theatre on Sunday, November 17. It was easy to be dismissive when the…
Trump Criticizes Gregg Popovich, Steve Kerr Over Comments About NBA-China Controversy
After Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and former Spur Steve Kerr voiced their opinions about the NBA’s recent controversy with China, President Donald Trump had some choice words for them. On Tuesday, Popovich defended NBA commissioner Adam Silver for how he responded to the controversy, putting free speech above business matters. Former Spur and now Golden…
Embattled Michelle Barrientes Vela Steps Down as Constable After Judge’s Ruling
Michelle Barrientes Vela, who spent much of her term as Bexar County Constable in a media firestorm, has left office. Her replacement took over Wednesday afternoon. Leticia Vazquez, a 25-year sheriff’s deputy, was sworn in as Precinct 2 constable after being selected last week from a pool of nearly 30 applicants. However, she was prevented…
Billy Ray Cyrus Heading to Fredericksburg’s Backyard Amphitheater This Weekend
The mullet jokes about good ol’ Billy Ray are too easy these days, as are the jokes about daughter Miley or his weed biz. Hell, the snark about “Achy Breaky Heart” is even low-hanging fruit. I guess if we need something to new to bag on, the dude released a “patriotic” album in 2010 called…
Is the Chupacabra Real?: Five Bulls Found Mysteriously Drained of Blood in Oregon
You know how when you were little growing up in San Antonio and your tia would yell at you to get inside when it got dark or la chupacabra would get you? It may not have just been ‘cause she needed help making tamales. According to a chilling photo and report coming out of Oregon’s…
Elizabeth Warren Taps San Antonio’s Jenn Longoria to Lead Her Texas Campaign
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren has named veteran San Antonio political organizer Jenn Longoria as her Texas state director. The move makes Warren the first non-Texan presidential hopeful to do so this election cycle, the Texas Tribune reports. Former El Paso congressman Beto O’Rourke last month named a director to oversee campaign efforts in his home…
San Antonio Post-Punk Outfit Lung Overcoat Reunites for Halloween Show at Paper Tiger
San Antonio-based outfit Lung Overcoat last month rocked its first set in nearly 33 years at San La Muerte Fest in Austin. In case you missed it, the post-punk band — which the Current profiled some three decades ago in one of its first issues — will do one more gig, this one at Paper Tiger…
Coach Popovich Defends NBA Commissioner on China and Tears Into Donald Trump (Again)
When asked after Tuesday’s game about the NBA’s tiff with China, Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich once again didn’t shy from letting his feelings show. Pop not only defended NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s handling of the controversy in comments reported by MySA.com, but drew a sharp contrast between the league chief’s actions and those of President…
The Magik Theatre Opens its 26th Season with Halloween Classic Bunnicula on Friday
San Antonians better lock up their carrots, because Bunnicula is coming to town. This month, the Magik Theatre will play host to the Monroe family, who bring home a very special rabbit that pricks up the ears of the family’s other pets, Chester the cat and Harold the dog. Based on the popular book series…
San Antonio Police Searching for Suspect Who Shot Man in Macy’s Parking Lot at North Star Mall
A man is in the hospital after being shot in the North Star Mall parking lot Tuesday evening. Multiple reports reveal that a man in his 20s was shot once in his abdomen while standing by a vehicle in the parking lot outside of Macy’s. The shooting occurred just after 8 p.m., at which point…
Die Laughing: A Spate of Evil Clowns are Joining Pennywise and the Joker to Terrorize Moviegoers
For the past 14 years, local clown Diana McCurtain-Talbert’s mission in life has been to make people laugh. Whether it’s by making balloon animals at a child’s birthday party or performing a skit at a hospital or church, the self-described “friendly and happy clown” only wants to bring joy to the world. But it’s become…
Big Daddy’s Unveils Megan Thee Stallion-Inspired Raspa Ahead of Her Mala Luna Festival Performance
It’s our favorite season: Hot Girl Fall. Big Daddy’s Eats & Treats, a San Antonio spot best known for its colorful and creative raspas, has teamed up with Mala Luna organizers to bring two artist-inspired treats to the event at Nelson Wolff Stadium on Oct. 26 and 27. Attendees will have exclusive access to the new…
Playland Pizza on Houston Street Will Reopen for Lunch This Week and Sell by the Slice
Playland Pizza, chef Stefan Bowers and restaurateur Andrew Goodman’s downtown pizza spot, opened for tourists and locals in 2018. But the restaurant’s focus has since changed, and that’s good news for locals. After closing for lunch last month, Playland will reopen with a new counter service on Wednesday, offering locals a robust lineup of fresh…
Photographer, Videographer Natalia Sun Teams Up with San Antonio Symphony Members to Tell Locals’ Story Through Music
Photographer and videographer Natalia Sun will project her work with musical accompaniment at San Antonio College’s McAllister Auditorium for this multi-disciplinary event. The concert-presentation kicks off new-on-the-scene chamber ensemble Agarita’s second annual season of cultural events. Formed last year by four San Antonio Symphony musicians, the nonprofit will host five more “collaborative concerts” throughout the…
Amigo the Devil Taking Over Paper Tiger with Support from King Dude, Twin Temple
Amigo the Devil has been creating a buzz in the darker corners of the folk music genre. The solo performer layers lyrics that seem more suitable for a doom metal band over the rustic textures of acoustic guitars and banjos. The results possess a haunting charm. His music also seems like a good mesh for…
Neighborhoods Coming Together for Special Event ‘A Day in Southtown’
Southtown’s five neighborhoods are hosting a full slate of free events in tandem with artists and nonprofits for the arts district’s fourth annual celebration, #ADayInSouthtown. Frolic with the pups at Collins Garden Park’s “Dog Gone Crazy,” find some funky thrifts at King William’s “Rummage Sale,” shout “¡Viva Lavaca!” at the neighborhood’s “Art in the Park”…
A Dream Materialized: A Look Inside Ruby City, Linda Pace’s Fantastical Temple for Art
If the idea of taking dreams seriously sounds whimsical, consider for a moment the iconic works and revolutionary ideas that came to their creators in dreams: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Salvador Dalí’s The Persistence of Memory. The melody for the Beatles’ song “Yesterday.” The periodic table. The sewing machine. The double-helix structure of DNA. The list goes…
Making the Best of the Fest: Whether You’re a First-Timer or Veteran Guzzler, These Tips Can Help You Get the Most Out of the San Antonio Beer Festival
Even if you’ve been to beer tasting events before, the San Antonio Beer Festival can be intimidating. You’ll be surrounded by 400-plus beers from more than 100 breweries, not to mention thousands of thirsty beer fanatics. Fortunately, we were able to touch base with some SABF regulars who helped us compile a list of dos…
Hitched to the Tundra: Despite Big Incentives, Toyota’s San Antonio Plant Hasn’t Delivered on All the Jobs it Once Promised
Editor’s Note: The following is CityScrapes, a column of opinion and analysis. The project was dubbed “Project Starbright,” as in “Star light, star bright… I wish I may, I wish I might have the wish I wish tonight.” The effort of which I speak, of course, was the one to lure Toyota’s new Tundra pickup…
ACHell?: Crowds, Heat and Oversaturation Have Fans Wondering Whether Music Festivals are Worth the Trouble
At the 2017 Austin City Limits Festival, I was sardined in with thousands of other people watching Jay-Z perform on the edge of Zilker Park. My feet hurt, and I was dehydrated. Partway through the performance, I started to wonder why I was even there. Sure, I was hanging with close friends, but I wasn’t…
Artpace’s Chalk It Up Returns to Downtown San Antonio This Saturday
Remember those bygone childhood days when you would inhale chalk dust as you created amateur masterpieces on the sidewalk? San Antonians have the chance to relive those memories by witnessing local artists get down and dirty as they create original murals down Houston Street and Main Avenue as part of Artpace’s annual Chalk It Up…
Get Ready to Swoon: Crooner Tony Bennett Stopping By the Majestic Theatre This Week
Still crooning and touring at 93 years young, Tony Bennett is supporting Love Is Here to Stay, an album he did with Diana Krall. He’s performed for 11 presidents, marched with Martin Luther King Jr. and is the oldest artist to have a No. 1 album by virtue of his 2014 collaborative release with Lady…
‘This S—t Isn’t Safe’: Eric André Talks Onstage Nudity and How a Near-Death Experience Got Tiffany Haddish Cast in His Latest Movie
While longtime fans may recognize Eric André from as far back as ABC’s Don’t Trust the B—— in Apartment 23, the actor and comedian sprung into a whole new level of fame on the back of his infinitely meme-able eponymous anti-talk show, The Eric Andre Show. Now a television and movie star in his own…
San Antonio City Council Approves Revised Sick Leave Ordinance, But Business Groups Dig In Their Heels
City council voted Thursday to approve changes to San Antonio’s paid sick time ordinance intended to make the law more palatable to business owners and to help it weather legal challenges. Even so, business groups took turns lambasting the measure at the meeting, with some threatening in not-so-veiled language to continue fighting it in court.…
Longtime National Geographic Photographer to Discuss Career, New Ocean-Themed Book at the Tobin Center
Ever wonder how National Geographic gets such beautiful photographs and videos from all across the world, or want to know more about the people behind the lens? You can read all about it in underwater photographer Brian Skerry’s new book Ocean Soul — or, better yet, hear it directly from the man himself. Skerry will…
