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Shaking Things Up: Putting fresh spins on classic cocktails with some of SA’s best bartenders
The popularity of classic cocktails ebbs and flows, but recent additions to the Alamo City’s bar and nightlife scene are dedicating entire sections of their menus to those venerable tipples — and often adding a puro SA twist.
Los Lobos to headline San Antonio’s 2022 Día de los Muertos Festival at Hemisfair
Santiago Jimenez Jr., Eddie & the Valiants, El Dusty, Azul, Mariachi las Alteñas and Piñata Protest are also scheduled to perform.
Texas teachers get high starting salaries, but state lags in offering other perks, report shows
The Lone Star State ranks first in starting wages for teachers but near the bottom in wage growth.
San Antonio native awarded $25,000 via rapper Bad Bunny’s Deja tu Huella campaign
Deco District venue The Starlighter will host a free Oct. 15 celebration in honor of singer and San Antonio native Brizzo Torres’ win.
Ahead of San Antonio show, guitar virtuoso Steve Vai discusses his long career of sonic exploration
The fleet-fingered musician literally set the bar for six-string virtuosity during a career that’s spanned five decades.
Luxury hotel group Kimpton Hotels to open new San Antonio property in late 2024
The new accommodations will be steps from the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, the River Walk and Alamo Plaza.
Feds arrest San Antonio man for alleged bomb hoax at Boston’s Northeastern University
A witness told authorities they never heard an explosion, only the screams of the suspect ringing out from a nearby closet.
Another Texas National Guard soldier on Greg Abbott’s border mission dies by apparent suicide
The death is the fifth suspected suicide by a National Guard member since Abbott ordered the massive troop deployment in September 2021.
Wurstfest returns to New Braunfels for 61st year, starting Nov. 4
The annual festival celebrates the city’s heritage with sausage and other food, music, dancing and lots of beer.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Depeche Mode is coming to San Antonio’s AT&T Center
The Sunday, April 2 stop in the Alamo City will be the band’s only Texas appearance.
Woman-owned Off Main Brewing to open tasting room in San Antonio-area community of Kerrville
The tasting room will offer 10 small-batch beers on tap, local wines and charcuterie boards.
Ex-deputy working at SeaWorld San Antonio arrested for allegedly body slamming teen park guest
The ‘scare worker’ at SeaWorld’s Halloween attractions was fired two years ago as a Bexar County deputy over allegations that he struck a jail inmate.
Twitter rains shit on Texas tech bro Elon Musk after he says Ukraine should cede Crimea to Russia
One of Ukraine’s ambassadors invited the Tesla founder to ‘f—k off’ over his suggestion to placate the Russian aggressors.
San Antonio Zoo sends disaster response crew to Florida animal facilities damaged by hurricane
The crew will repair and restore zoos, aquariums and other facilities housing non-domestic animals in Punta Gorda, just north of heavily hit Fort Myers.
Iconic San Antonio costume shop Starline to close after 50 years in business
Starline Costumes is best known for designing the mascots of the San Antonio Spurs and Missions sports teams.
Bexar County judge candidate Trish DeBerry lobs accusations over dark money attack ads
Without offering concrete evidence, the Republican said attorney Thomas J. Henry is behind TV spots targeting her record.
San Antonio-born army medic ‘person of interest’ in Martha’s Vineyard flight investigation
A Venezuelan migrant allegedly identified Perla Huerta as the mystery woman who lured migrants onto the flights, the New York Times reports.
Third Annual San Antonio Grilled Cheese Fest to take over The Espee next month
Area restaurants and chefs will present their takes on the childhood fave, vying for the title of Best Grilled Cheese in San Antonio.
Elsewhere Garden Bar releases sneak peek of second San Antonio location on city’s North Side
The new spot will feature a 175-foot ferris wheel, a secret garden speakeasy and a greenhouse for weddings and events.
San Antonio’s Second Pitch Beer Co. holding banned book fair and voter registration drive
The brewery will host Nowhere Book Shop and Radical Registrars for the Saturday, Oct. 8 collaborative event.
H-E-B launches futuristic new checkout option at San Antonio-area store
The grocery store’s new ‘Fast Scan’ technology is similar to self-checkout, but actually scans items as they’re put into the shopper’s basket.
Two new barber shops open in San Antonio — one that serves booze, another that does tattoos
Woman-owned Prospect Parlor and loungey Scissors & Scotch are now providing services in the Alamo City.
San Antonio among the nation’s politest cities, according to a recent report
Although several Texas cities ranked among America’s most friendly, Houston was named one of the rudest.
Classic rocker John Mellencamp will play San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre next spring
Tickets to see the singer-songwriter go on sale Friday, although a variety of presale options open up sooner.
Trump allies probe for election system weaknesses in Texas and other key states
Operation Eagles Wings, led by former Trump National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, is interviewing local election officials and compiling data that could be used to challenge or disrupt elections.
Suspects in migrant shooting went to a meeting after firing fatal shots, police report says
Michael Sheppard, one of the suspects, was the warden of an immigration detention center that was the subject of several human rights abuse complaints in 2018.
Going balls to the wall with Accept’s Wolf Hoffmann before the metal band’s San Antonio show
Touring behind new album Too Mean to Die, Accept will perform Tuesday, Oct. 4 with Narcotic Wasteland opening.
Gov. Greg Abbott stumbles when pressed at debate on Texas’ restrictive abortion ban
When asked about rape and incest victims, the governor pointed to a state program that offers baby supplies to pregnant women.
San Antonio Tamales Festival returning for two days in early December
The free event, which began in 2019, will feature vendors from all over the state plus musical entertainment.
Centro Cultural Aztlan’s Mole Festival returns to San Antonio’s Deco District this month
The Thursday, Oct. 20 food festival will include more than 20 San Antonio chefs and restaurants.
The Cottage Irish Pub, Broadway 5050: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Two new, internationally inspired ventures are opening in the Alamo City, and longtime drinkery Broadway 5050 is getting a revamp.
Warden of West Texas immigration detention center arrested in migrant’s death was previously accused of abusing detainees
The brothers reportedly told law enforcement they were looking for animals to shoot. One man was killed and a woman was injured.
Round Rock police asks public for help finding robbery suspect with possible ties to San Antonio
Police allege the suspect robbed a man of his backpack containing cash and other personal items as he left a poker club.
Blue Star Contemporary announces new name, the Contemporary at Blue Star
The Contemporary will celebrate its new name at its First Friday Block Party on Oct. 7.
Creepy Craigslist Ad, Councilman Mario Bravo: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
San Antonio Councilman Mario Bravo had the dubious distinction of appearing twice in our top stories.
San Antonio chef behind Playland Pizza launching new restaurant and bodega concept
Chef Stefan Bowers will open City-State early next year at the 1221 Broadway Lofts.
South Texas Blood and Tissue Center accepting donations to help Florida following Hurricane Ian
Two million customers in Florida are still without power, and at least 12 are confirmed dead as of Friday morning.
San Antonio chef behind long-shuttered Folc reopens downtown’s iconic Fig Tree Restaurant
Chef Luis Colón plans to breathe new life into the River Walk staple with a creative and updated menu.
Hidden camera found inside fake smoke detector in UTSA student’s apartment
The university is urging students with suspicious smoke detectors to contact its police department.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn singlehandedly blocks bipartisan bill backing new cannabis research
Had the GOP politician not created the roadblock, the bill would have moved through the Senate and ended up on President Joe Biden’s desk.
Police arrest Texas landlord caught on camera brandishing gun during tenant dispute
Landlord Phillip Young, 68, is being charged with one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to Denton police.
San Antonio to distribute $4 million to artists affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
Alamo City artists affected by the pandemic could qualify for grants worth up to $7,500.
San Antonio’s Early Bird Coffee now open in brick-and-mortar shop across from its old trailer
The java purveyor is now open in a former Starbucks location, slinging specialty coffee, espresso and Cake Thieves vegan pastries.
Texas named among the best states for UFO fans
The ranking follows on the heels of recently reported UFO sightings across the Lone Star State.
Enjoy this drinking game for Friday’s Beto O’Rourke-Greg Abbott debate
The debate, which airs Friday at 7 p.m., is unlikely to change minds, so let’s get lit.
Targeting three congressional seats, Republicans blitz South Texas with attack ads
In two of the three races, Democrats are hitting back as outside Republican groups try to turn the region red.
San Antonio woman stabs boyfriend after confrontation about her OnlyFans account
The woman is in custody and is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to reports.
San Antonio chef Luca Della Casa opens long-awaited Nonna Osteria location on city’s North side
The menu features specialties of Bel Paese as prepared by the Food Network Star runner-up.
San Antonio’s Freetail Brewing Co. to open full kitchen at Southside taproom in November
The expansion will allow the S. Presa location to offer wood-fired pizzas currently only available at the Northside brewpub.
Ginned Up: Gin stars in these classic but easy-to-make cocktails
We asked San Antonio bar pros to share recipes for gin cocktails they enjoy at home.
Extreme filmmaker Bryan Smith will talk shop during Nat Geo Live: Capturing the Impossible
Smith’s talk at San Antonio’s Tobin Center starts at 2 p.m. Sunday, but a Nat Geo Bookstore will open at the venue at 1 p.m.
New study ranks San Antonio as the city most deserving of an NFL expansion team
San Antonio is the largest U.S. city by population that lacks a pro football team. But we know not to get our hopes up, right?
Review: Multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird enchants during his first-ever San Antonio performance
In addition to being a killer violinist, the singer-songwriter can whistle well enough to dumbfound actual songbirds.
First Look: The Cottage Irish Pub brings cozy, lived-in vibes to San Antonio’s Broadway corridor
The new pub features an extensive menu, more than a dozen beers on draft and a welcoming feel.
Power plant owned by San Antonio utility CPS Energy one of nation’s biggest toxic polluters, study says
CPS discharged 72,494 pounds of toxic chemicals, including chromium compounds, into Calaveras Lake and stormwater in 2020, according to data it filed with federal regulators.
Texas court confirms the attorney general can’t unilaterally prosecute election cases
Texas’ highest criminal court once again said the attorney general needs permission from local prosecutors to pursue election cases. Attorney General Ken Paxton had fought that decision.
BASIS San Antonio-Shavano Campus named best public school in San Antonio area for 2023
In the survey by data analytics website Niche, Northside ISD’s Health Careers High School, ranked as the best in 2022, took the No. 2 spot.
Little Bites: Octoberfest, new chefs, bourbon, beer and energy drinks making San Antonio food news
Hotel Contessa has named new culinary leadership and a trio of new Texas beverages — boozy and not — is hitting store shelves.
Food and Drug Administration issues new guidelines for ‘healthy’ food
The requirements vary based on the product type, with a baseline nutrient density for each.
Smoothie King selects San Antonio as launchpad for new Smoothie Bowl debut
Local Smoothie King stores are now offering six different Smoothie Bowls, each featuring either an açai base or pitaya, or dragonfruit, base.
Emmy-nominated satirist Randy Rainbow brings songs and spoofs to San Antonio Sunday
His performance will performance showcase both his musical theater background and famous song parodies.
Iconic San Antonio bar the Broadway 5050 will get facelift, menu update under new leadership
The upgrades reflect a new partnership between owner PJ Gottsacker and local cocktailer Jeret Peña.
Marisela Barrera to present hybrid performative piece Regeneración: San Antonio on Saturday
In Regeneración: San Antonio, Barrera portrays the Donkey Lady as well as Mexican anarchist and social reform activist Ricardo Flores Magón.
San Antonio Spurs going to Uvalde next month for a ‘community impact visit’
Although details are still being ironed out, the AP reports that it appears that the entire team, including Coach Gregg Popovich, will be in attendance.
World’s steepest flume coaster to splash down at SeaWorld San Antonio next year
Catapult Falls will be the only ride of its kind in North America to feature a state-of-the-art elevator that propels guests into the sky at seven feet per second.
Creepy Craigslist ad from San Antonio landlord looking to rent to female tenant goes viral on Reddit
The since-deleted listing required that the tenant be a ‘cool thin female’ who is ‘open-minded.’
Defying ‘munchies’ stereotype, study suggests that obesity rates drop after a state legalizes weed
Obesity rates declined in Washington after the state became one of the first in the U.S. to legalize recreational use.
Kick off spooky season with a free screening of The Addams Family 2 at San Antonio’s Mission Marquee
In the film, Gomez and Morticia Addams are faced with the one terror to which they aren’t immune: watching their children grow up.
New La Gloria location at Brooks on San Antonio’s South Side now open for dinner
The long-awaited restaurant, operated by high-profile chef Johnny Hernandez, will begin serving lunch in the coming weeks.
Texas Republicans celebrate election of Italy’s far-right, anti-immigrant prime minster
Sen. Ted Cruz called the new prime minister’s speech ‘spectacular,’ even though she used a Mussolini-era slogan.
Indicted Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton mocked for running away from subpoena server
In a tweet, Paxton claimed he feared for his family’s safety, yet his wife went outside to start the getaway vehicle.
TV and film star Kevin James’ stand-up tour comes to San Antonio this weekend
James will perform at the Majestic Theatre on Sunday, October 2.
Briscoe Museum showcases photos by Thomas D. Mangelsen in retrospective exhibition
Mangelsen’s photos of landscapes and wildlife scenes include animals such as the American bison, grizzly bear, kestrel and mountain lion.
Here’s where to raise your stein for Oktoberfest in San Antonio
The events include New Braunfels’ Wurstfest, the San Antonio Beer Festival, Fredericksburg’s Oktoberfest and plenty of celebrations at local drinking spots.
Musical adaptation of The Color Purple opens at San Antonio’s Woodlawn Theatre Friday
Told through a resonant soundtrack brimming with jazz, gospel, ragtime and African musical influences, the soul-sparking story celebrates the magic that can happen when one crosses the line between surviving and living.
New abortion restrictions are impractical and resource-draining, Texas prosecutors say
District attorneys for Harris, Kaufman, Fort Bend counties voiced concerns over state’s new abortion law at the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival.
Coach Gregg Popovich warns San Antonio Spurs fans not to plan on a championship season
‘Nobody here should go to Vegas with the thought of betting on us to win that championship,’ Pop told reporters on Monday.
Elon Musk’s Boring Co. pledges to pay an additional $15 million for San Antonio hyperloop project
The Boring Co. claims its proposed San Antonio hyperloop would have similar daily ridership to San Francisco’s BART.
Houston brewery and cannabis manufacturer launch dispensary, promise Texas expansion
Houston-based 8th Wonder Brewery and cannabis manufacturer Bayou City Hemp Co. are teaming up on the new dispensary and lounge.
San Antonio chocolatier Susana Mijares appearing on Food Network’s Halloween Wars
This is the fourth reality show competition for Mijares since her 2016 Food Network debut.
Group files open-records request for Texas’ delayed data on pregnancy-related deaths
Texas had until Sept. 1 to release its first major update on maternal mortality in nine years but now says it won’t issue the data until after the November election.
Invincible Czars to perform live score for classic horror film Nosferatu at Alamo Drafthouse
Attendees of the Tuesday, Oct. 4 concert-slash-screening can expect an immersive experience that balances a love of tradition with a modern musical sensibility.
Celebrity chef Rick Bayless among participants in CIA San Antonio’s Latin American Cuisine Summit
San Antonio will be represented by Pharm Table chef Elizabeth Johnson and pastry queen Sofia Tejeda.
Teens displaying guns while filming rap video arrested at San Antonio apartment complex
Three handguns and a “AR-style” pistol were recovered at the scene, according to police.
YouTube star Joel Hansen will try to consume world’s biggest biscuit sando at San Antonio restaurant
Northwest San Antonio spot Alamo Biscuit Co. will host the competitive eater as he attempts to finish a massive sandwich laden with meat, cheese and eggs.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: The Flaming Lips, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, Halestorm and more
This week may constitute the busiest stretch of live music San Antonio has experienced since before the pandemic.
San Antonio-based grocery chain H-E-B among the best at keeping prices low during high inflation
The Texas institution ranked ahead of iconic brands including Costco, Walmart and Trader Joe’s.
San Antonio high schooler wins national award for helping students from underserved communities
Hannah Guan, the 15-year-old founder of a SA-based education program, has provided free STEM-related classes to more than 36,000 students across the globe.
Meeting on parking ban for San Antonio’s St. Mary’s Strip nearly rides off the rails
At the hastily announced meeting, bar owners, staff and patrons said the city’s proposal hit them by surprise and could damage their livelihoods.
Pete Buttigieg blasts Texas Republicans on handling of migrants, LGBTQ rights
At the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival, Buttigieg said the efforts of Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in sending migrants to Democrat-led cities are ‘hurting people in order to get attention.’
San Antonio mayor strips Councilman Mario Bravo of committee assignments over tirade
Mayor Ron Nirenberg said the actions against the District 1 councilman are ‘a preliminary step until an investigation on the events in question is completed.’
San Antonio’s Emily Morgan named one of most haunted hotels in the nation
Built in 1924, the former Medical Arts Building once housed 50 hospital beds and featured a psychiatric ward.
Historic East San Antonio structure to be demolished to make way for food truck park
The landmark Achtzehn House was extensively damaged by a fire in March of this year.
San Antonio nonprofit honored by Bon Appetit magazine for mental health work with hospitality workers
Saint City Culinary Foundation and Heard have been recognized as one of the magazine’s five Heads of the Table for 2022.
Black’s BBQ, Rancho 181: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
From alleged accounting snafus to grand openings, our top stories this week spanned multiple areas of food and beverage business.
Rammstein, Lina Khil: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
The Current’s review of German band Rammstein’s fiery, ear-splitting and generally over-the-top performance at the Alamodome was our most-read story by far.
CO2 shortage squeezes U.S. craft beer industry already struggling with supply issues
The odorless, tasteless chemical compound is the latest material in beer-making to see significant depletion.
San Antonio River Authority giving away 100 native trees this Saturday
The tree giveaway will start at 9 a.m., and the event also will include an educational workshop and outdoor activities.
Texas GOP donor and activist Steven Hotze claims COVID-19 vaccine can control minds with 5G
Earlier this year, Hotze was indicted on felony charges over his alleged involvement in a plot to uncover ‘fraudulent ballots.’
Game wardens name longtime San Antonio eatery Van’s Restaurant in illegal shark fin investigation
State officials at first declined to name the restaurant involved in the criminal probe.
Time’s running out for bars and venues to weigh in on San Antonio’s noise ordinance rewrite
Attendance from business members of the city’s noise task force has dwindled as the revamp approaches the finish line.
San Antonio Councilman Mario Bravo faces likely rebuke for outburst at fellow council member
A blowup by Bravo ahead of a city budget vote reportedly left council colleague Ana Sandoval, his former romantic parter, in tears.
Actor Luke Macfarlane hopes to subvert rom-com tropes with hilarious gay comedy Bros
The mainstream comedy Bros opens at theaters Sept. 30.
Clip of gun brandished during reported dispute between Texas landlord and tenant goes viral
‘What are you going to do? Shoot me?’ the reported tenant asks in the video as the armed man towers over him on a stairwell.
Environmentalists praise San Antonio’s CPS Energy for solar deal but urge it to cut fossil fuel use
CPS officials this week said they’ll buy 180 megawatts of solar energy from West Texas’ Tierra Bonita solar farm, a facility expected to be completed in 2024.
San Antonio-based Sofia’s Pizzeria and Pepe’s Barbacoa partner on puro Alamo City pie
Sofia’s will offer the barbacoa pie through the end of October, which is National Pizza Month.
Nearly 80% of San Antonio business owners feeling adverse effects of inflation, study says
The report comes at the Fed hiked interest rates another 75 basis points on Wednesday.
Bexar County Sheriff getting threats after looking into legality of DeSantis’ Martha’s Vineyard stunt
Sheriff Javier Salazar launched an investigation this week into flights chartered by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that transported migrants from San Antonio and stranded them in Massachusetts.
San Antonio indie-rockers The Please Help celebrate new album with Sunday show at Low Country
Bandleader Phil Luna Luna has a long history with the Alamo City music scene, having also been a member of Worm, 1.0, Shit City Dreamgirls, Royal Punisher and Fear Snakeface.
Dallas-Fort Worth residents finally get to see what all the fuss is about as H-E-B opens store in Frisco
The store is the beloved Texas chain’s first standard-format grocery in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Ted Cruz takes credit during TV appearance for Texas highway project he voted against
In a succinctly worded reality check, the White House reshared Cruz’s clip on Twitter with a five-word response: ‘Senator Cruz voted against this.’
Little Bites: Grand opening details on San Antonio restaurants, starlit dining events, new menus
Anticipated near East Side eatery Restaurant Claudine has set an opening date, and Southerleigh Haute South has introduced new menus.
Artpace exhibition ‘Our Step, Our Hope’ showcases art from San Antonio’s South Korean sister city
The exhibition features works from 10 of Gwangju’s leading artists.
Texas’ iconic Black’s BBQ chain illegally let managers keep $230,000 in worker tips, feds say
The order affects 274 workers at Black’s, which operates restaurants in Austin, New Braunfels, Lockhart and San Marcos.
San Antonians can explore downtown on foot or on wheels at Síclovía Sunday
The free, bi-annual event organized by the YMCA of Greater San Antonio encourages families to get active and explore the community on bikes, skates or on foot along a pedestrian-friendly route.
The Pastie Pops will bare it all at the Burlesque & Variety Show at San Antonio’s Bonham Exchange
At the show, the Pops will debut a new segment called ‘skin-prov,’ in which the audience will vote on songs for the cast to perform to.
‘America’s Favorite Husband’ Steve Treviño brings family-themed stand-up to San Antonio this week
Treviño will perform at the Tobin Center on Sept. 22 and 23.
Beto O’Rourke speaking on San Antonio campus as he works to shore up young-voter support
O’Rourke will visit UTSA Monday as part of a 14-campus college tour ahead of the November election.
Bad Takes: Mad about high prices? Blame immigration hardliners like Trump and Abbott.
It’s not those fleeing violence or looking for work who are holding you back, it’s the richest 1% stoking division and lining their pockets.
Parents swarm San Antonio’s Jefferson High School after false report of active shooter
Altercations broke out between authorities and concerned parents, some of whom tried to enter the school and find their children.
Eighth annual Texas Kosher BBQ Championship returning to San Antonio in November
Cooks will grill their meat following the standards of Kashrut, Judaism’s dietary laws, and with a rabbi’s supervision.
Drummer Gerry Gibbs — a headliner at this year’s Jazz’SAlive — is back in San Antonio
Gibbs’ performance with his sextet Thrasher People will mark his first time playing the free two-day festival since he departed the Alamo City for New York.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Beach House, Switchfoot, Pepe Aguilar and more
Tech Port Center will also host a stacked bill full of San Antonio hard rock favorites including Legs Diamond.
Assclown Alert: Racing to the bottom with Govs. Greg Abbott and Ron DeSantis
Anyone questioning whether Gov. Greg Abbott is chasing the 2024 Republican nomination need look no further than his despicable actions last week to see he’s all in.
As Banned Books Week celebrates its 40th anniversary, it’s time to unequivocally condemn censorship
Across the United States, this past year has brought a staggering increase in book challenges, bans and other attacks on the right to read and academic freedom.
Canadian ‘drag clown’ Jimbo will strut her stuff at the Bonham Exchange Thursday
After making her name in Canada’s Drag Race, Jimbo returned to the fold as part of UK Versus the World, which united former contestants from across the globe.
