Lola Coffee Bar, a 1,500 square-foot coffee shop at Travis Park Plaza, has quietly opened in downtown San Antonio. The shop offers a curated music experience with specialty coffee, tea and baked goods from local vegan bakery Cake Thieves. Come January, the shop will expand its menu to include beer, wine and bites. Eventually, the space will…
Second Saturday is so packed with events this month that it might require an itinerary. Between A Day in Southtown and a veritable cornucopia of openings, Alamo City art lovers may have to do some serious wrestling with FOMO. Did we mention that Ruby City is also opening its doors this weekend? A Day in…
In her 2003 memoir Dreaming Red: Creating ArtPace, late San Antonio icon Linda Pace (1945-2007) explained that in 1998, she decided the artist residency program she’d founded just five years prior was in need of a new director. Her ideal candidate? “A young woman with a strong background in contemporary art.” Working with an executive…
What better place to get your spook on than a massive, historic building crammed to the brim with art and artifacts? This Friday, Alamo City ghouls can live out their darkest dreams at the latest Art Party at the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA): Haunted Museum. Fittingly, SAMA’s latest exhibition also opens this weekend. Victorian…
Chef Cooperatives, a chef-driven nonprofit that champions Southwest Texas producers and communities in need, will head to Green Bexar Farm in Saint Hedwig on Sunday, Nov. 3. The event will highlight Cody and Natalie Scott, the husband-and-wife team behind Green Bexar Farm. More than a dozen local chefs will pair farm-fresh produce with dishes like…
Hours after Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro helped 12 asylum seekers reach the U.S. border on a recent visit, Texas Public Radio reports that U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent all of them back to Mexico. Castro — who was at the border Monday to draw attention to the Trump administration’s Remain in Mexico policy…
The Current’s September 25 issue included a blurb about Chris Brown’s show at the AT&T Center that acknowledged the accusations of abuse that surround the singer. Our decision to include that information didn’t just stem from a high-profile incident in which he was arrested for beating the shit out of fellow artist Rihanna, his then-girlfriend. It…
A local educator has been arrested after a reported incident of domestic violence. Benjamin Cook, head coach at MacArthur High School since 2011, was reportedly arrested Sunday stemming from accusations that he choked a woman he’s been dating for more than a year. When police responded to a call at a motel in Early, Texas,…
It’s only October, but that doesn’t mean San Antonians aren’t already looking forward to Fiesta. For the 2020 iteration of the Battle of Flowers parade, Fiesta organizers have decided to focus on the beauty of its namesake with the theme of “¡Viva Las Flores!” Expect the parade, scheduled for Friday, April 24, to include floats…
This stakes in this November’s election may not be as high as in November 2020, but the contest will still decide matters of interest to local voters, including the fate of 10 state constitutional amendments. And if you’re not already registered, you must do so by Monday, October 14 to cast a ballot. The constitutional…
The inaugural San Antonio Black International Film Festival (SABIFF) will feature a host of events across the Alamo City for four days. The event starts with its Opening Night Gala and the screening of the 2019 drama #Truth written and directed by Charles Murray, who has penned episodes and served as an executive producer for…
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has almost $11 million saved up for his reelection campaign after he raised close to $3.2 million in the third quarter, his campaign told The Texas Tribune on Monday. The haul is Cornyn’s biggest yet this cycle after he raked in $2 million during the first quarter and $2.5 million…
While it’s still frowned upon for patrons to try to hug the animals occupying the San Antonio Zoo, they’re giving us the next best thing with a brand new mascot. A friendly rhino will soon be seen tromping around the zoo and beyond, but before he can assume his mascot mantle he needs one thing:…
Überrito, a Mexican fast-casual chain, is opening its first San Antonio location – giving away a year of free burritos to the restaurant’s first 210 customers – on Tuesday, Oct. 15. The new eatery, located at 5238 De Zavala Road at the Fiesta Trails Shopping Center, will give away a year of free burritos (that’s…
Too Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar isn’t the only drag queen road trip movie to come out of the ’90s. A year before Too Wong Foo came out, the Aussies beat the Americans to the punch with The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, which stars a pre-Matrix Hugo Weaving and pre-Memento…
Adult Swim fans are having a big week here in the Alamo City. This weekend, Adult Swim’s anarchist anti-talk show host Eric André will bring his Legalize Everything tour to the Tobin Center, but before that fans of wacky sketch comedy series Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! can see the latest offering from…
Nineties metal giant Machine Head will hit San Antonio early next year as part of a tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of its debut record Burn My Eyes. But the band will doing it without drummer Dave McClain, a member of San Antonio’s seminal ’80s metal outfit SA Slayer. McClain left Machine Head last year,…
Companies seeking economic development incentives from the City of San Antonio may need to show they’re working to fix the wage gap between their male and female workers, the Express-News reports. Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales is drafting a proposal for council consideration that would require employers filing for abatements to implement best practices designed to erase pay…
Operating from Castle Hills and serving all of San Antonio and points beyond, Mary Jane’s CBD Dispensary has a range of products with cannabidiol (CBD). Mary Jane’s is the fastest growing CBD dIspensary chain in the United States. The first San Antonio store, on Blanco Road opened June 17, 2019. Store owner Mason Habib has…
What more can be said about Willie Nelson that we don’t already know? The guy’s a legend not just for his iconic outlaw country sound but for being one of the nation’s most outspoken cannabis supporters for decades. And he also just seems like a nice dude, ya know? The “Highwayman” singer and Family will…
If you’re part of the “Don’t California my Texas!” camp, you’re not going to like the newest data about U.S. migration trends. Using IRS tax filings from 2015-2016, Esri — a company that uses ArcGIS to build maps about demographics in relation to the world — looked at how U.S. residents moved within the country.…
Guests at a motel on the South Side had to evacuate their rooms overnight after a blaze at a neighboring liquor store. A “fast-spreading fire” reportedly broke out around 3 a.m. Monday at House of Liquor at 370 South Loop 1604 West, according to KENS 5. The store also has a sister outlet on Callaghan Road. Deputies…
Daijoubu – the Asian cocktail pop-up series founded by Austin-based bartenders Caer Maiko and Sharon Yeung – is all about pushing boundaries. The duo recently kicked off their bus tour, but they’re teaming up with local bartenders Karen Tartt and Jonny Yumol to bring Daijoubu’s wild and authentic Asian flavors to Still Golden for one night…
We’re hard pressed to remember when the Wu-Tang Clan was last in San Antonio. Hell, the groundbreaking rap collective may have never have performed here. Whichever the case, the energy Wu-Tang brought to the Majestic Theatre last night made it worth the wait — even if that wait was 25 years. After all, the group’s…
Pipeline company Enterprise Product Partners has scrapped plans to build a controversial crude oil pipeline over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone in the Texas Hill Country, a company official confirmed Friday. However, the Houston-based company still plans to complete the 30-inch-diameter pipeline via another route. The conduit connecting North Texas to the Eagle Ford Shale region south…
Dia De Los Muertos Festival has unveiled the music lineup for its 7th annual celebration and the first held at Hemisfair. The festival will feature more than 25 acts, including nu-cumbia pioneer El Dusty, Tejano punk outfit Piñata Protest and songstress Azul Barrientos. It will take place Friday, October 26, and Saturday, October 27. “When…
If you haven’t jammed pianist George Winston’s album December, you’re missing out on a really magical piece of music. Luckily, Winston is headed to the Tobin Center on Sunday, February 16, to bring his distinctive approach rural folk piano to San Antonio music fans. Though the December isn’t completely dark — there are actually some…
Marcus Morris knows that he did San Antonio wrong. While the Spurs may have come to terms with getting snubbed by Morris, who verbally committed to sign with the Silver & Black but backed out, the basketball player fully knows that he may not receive a warm welcome when he suits up at the AT&T…
Prepare to Get Schwifty, San Anto. The Rick Sanchez-shaped one stop shop for fan favorite Rick and Morty wares is returning to Alamo Drafthouse Westlakes on November 2. Tie-ins for the popular Adult Swim show have been known to cause fan insanity – namely the infamous McDonald’s Szechuan sauce fiasco – and the Rickmobile is prepared…
Here are a few short reviews of movies that will be released at San Antonio theaters and on Netflix from October 4-8. The Day Shall Come It’s difficult to see a satirical film today and not quickly compare it to a TV show as funny and popular as Veep. With a series writer like Armando…
Two men are dead after a shootout at a bar on the city’s South Side early Friday morning. According to multiple reports, a firefight between a patron and a security guard at the River City Saloon on Southwest Military Drive resulted in the death of both men. When officers responded to the scene just after…
There’s major changes ahead for local dining and drinking institutions, but San Antonio diners and chefs appear ready for the challenge. There’s new restaurants, bars and Oktoberfest festivities headed your way, so keep an eye out for our exclusive coverage in the coming weeks. Gabriel’s Liquor and Don’s & Ben’s have filed for bankruptcy. The…
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office gave quite a show to the COPS film crew riding along Thursday evening as deputies chased a driver going the wrong way on the access road, leading to several crashes and injuries. According to multiple reports, deputies from the Street Crimes Unit were conducting routine patrols on the city’s Northeast…
Republican U.S. Rep. Will Hurd on Friday criticized President Trump’s urging of China to investigate Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his son Hunter. “I think it’s terrible. It’s something that I wouldn’t have done,” Hurd told CNN’s New Day. Trump — now facing an impeachment inquiry for asking Ukraine’s leader to investigate Biden and…
Do you have a lot of money laying around that you want to part with? Are you oddly attracted to garbage people that sing barely passably but dance pretty well? Are you indifferent to the idea of supporting unrepentant abusers? If you answered yes to all of the above, then, by all means, go see…
Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis walk into a bar. The bartender says, “What is this, a jukebox musical?” He would be right, except instead of a bar, it’s a recording studio and instead of a bartender, it’s Sun Records’ head Sam Phillips. Million Dollar Quartet is a dramatization of a real…
Given how saturated the music industry seems lately, gaining any kind of recognition in it is no easy feat. That’s why watching Kali Uchis’ come up over the past couple of years has been exciting to watch. On top of dealing with the industry’s boys club, Uchis has managed to snag guest features with artists…
Indie-pop outfit Hellogoodbye is headed to San Antonio for a show at Paper Tiger on Wednesday, December 4. Or is it? While listed as a Hellogoodbye date, the performance is actually a solo set by the band’s frontman and songwriter Forrest Kline. Meaning this may be a chance to hear its hit “Here (In Your Arms)” in…
Lovers of throwback hip-hop and R&B, this is not a drill. The Ying Yang Twins, along with a spate of other stellar ’80s-through-2000s R&B and hip-hop artists, will tear the roof off the Aztec Theatre on Friday, December 13. Joining the “Get Low” rappers are Doug E. Fresh, Al B Sure, Shai, The Luniz and…
City officials this week launched a public awareness campaign about domestic violence called “Love Is.” The campaign seeks to educate community members about abusive relationships and resources available to escape them. At its center is a public service announcement showing Mayor Ron Nirenberg and members of city council talking about what love is and isn’t.…
Dallas-based dining chain Ida Claire will open its first San Antonio location – offering Southern-style eats and cocktails – at the Alamo Quarry Market on Monday, Oct. 7. The restaurant will feature a variety of special plates, including fried green tomatoes, Nashville hot fried chicken, and shrimp and grits, as part of its breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend…
Any day can easily become “taco day” in San Antonio, but on Friday, Oct. 4, National Taco Day, you’ll find plenty of deals that will help you enjoy a delicious meal on any budget. Pico de Gallo // La Familia Cortez is kicking off National Taco Day with breakfast tacos – including bean, cheese and bacon; potato,…
Dorćol Distilling + Brewing Co. is throwing a sausage party. And, no, we don’t mean that kind. The local distillery and brewery plans to create the longest sausage in Texas history during a Saturday, October 12, block party honoring Oktoberfest. Dorćol, along with grocer H-E-B, Laxson Co. Meat Wholesaler and Oversea Casing Company, will create…
Hot on the heels of the official opening of Blue Star Contemporary’s four new exhibitions, featured artist Tsuyoshi Anzai will give a special workshop in which attendees can create their own versions of the artist’s kinetic sculptures. Anzai will guide participants as they reimagine everyday objects with the goal of producing a series of whimsical…
A San Antonio man was arrested earlier this week after a mother caught her 10-year-old daughter watching pornography. The woman discovered her daughter searching for porn online, and the girl explained that she had watched explicit videos with 62-year-old Arthur Tejeda Uriegas when she was younger. The girl’s mother called authorities Sunday and filed a…
It turns out San Antonio U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro has got some jokes. The congressman took to Twitter Wednesday to respond to an article from NBC Latino questioning whether Saturday Night Live has a “Latino problem.” The piece took issue with a recent skit about the recent Democratic debate that excluded candidate Julián Castro, who…
Time to bust out the pinstripes and frazzled curly hair. Enter a dreary grey gothic world for the 8th Annual Burton Ball, an event celebrating film director Tim Burton, best known for The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands and the Michael Keaton-era Batman movies. The dark festivities will include art vendors, themed drinks and…
“Wu-Tang Clan ain’t nothing to fuck with.” Beyond being anthemic, the sentiment behind that lyric holds true. Few groups from the early-’90s gangsta-rap era have managed to sustain the success Wu-Tang has, both individually and as a collective. From scoring films to building full-on movie careers, this hip-hop juggernaut has managed to remain relevant in…
If you thought Alamo City Comic Con was down for the count, they’re here to remind you that there’s a reason they were the big dog on the scene for so long. While it may not as big of a get as Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2018, ACCC has announced that ’80s heavyweight and geek hero…
Bexar County Commissioners Court has named a 25-year veteran of the sheriff’s office as interim Precinct 2 constable, setting up the replacement of controversial predecessor Michele Barrientes Vela, KSAT reports. The commissioners selected Bexar County Deputy Leticia Vasquez from 29 applicants. The vacancy was created when Barrientes Vela triggered Texas’ resign-to-run law by telling local media…
Though local beer lovers were sad to see Big Hops’ downtown location close this summer, new drinking spot Espuela’s Bar at the Bridge has quietly taken over its space. Located at 306 Austin St., steps from Hays Street Bridge, the new bar offers affordable beers and specialties on draft, including a vanilla sage white tea kombucha,…
Texan artists and makers will descend upon Central Library this weekend for San Antonio’s biggest zine party of the year. The day-long San Antonio Zine Fest will feature workshops, panels and a wide selection of zines covering everything from photography and illustration to poetry and personal stories. Although a full list of exhibitors has yet…
Turns out Texans aren’t getting their shots. While the World Health Organization reports that vaccinations have prevented at least 10 million deaths worldwide over the past decade, many Texans don’t appear to be buying in. Indeed, the Lone Star State ranked No. 50 in a new WalletHub study comparing the vaccination rates of U.S. states and the…
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, wants you to know where he stands on the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. In case you needed any help: He’s against it, really against it. Just to make sure voters — and the nation’s Twitter-happy commander in chief — know how much, Cornyn tweeted or retweeted defenses of the…
San Antonio may not be the most vegan-friendly U.S. city, but local restaurants like Pharm Table are making it easier to find plant-based eats in the Alamo City. Pharm Table chef Elizabeth Johnson is bringing four of her popular vegan, gluten- and sugar-free desserts – including avocado chocolate mousse and blueberry açai, mango and mesquite horchata cheesecakes…
San Antonio Museum of Art director Katie Luber will bring her eight year tenure at the city’s expansive art museum to an end in the coming weeks. In January 2020, Luber will succeed Kaywin Feldman as the new director and president of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. “Katie’s hard work, dedication, and creative thinking allowed…
The San Antonio-based operator of Gabriel’s Liquors and Don’s & Ben’s Liquor filed for Chapter 11 protection and is expected close at least five stores in the coming weeks. Gabriel Holdings was placed on the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission’s delinquent list last month after failing to pay its liquor vendors. The family-owned company was previously in talks to…
An investigation is underway after workers conducting a survey found skeletal human remains near the main campus of the University of Texas at San Antonio. According to multiple reports, crew found the remains in a field near the intersection of North Loop 1604 West and Babcock Road. Officers from the police department’s homicide and crime…
If you’re not sure what ACL is yet, you’ve most likely been living under a rock or only recently discovered the existence of popular music. Originally a three-day festival, the event held in Austin’s Zilker Park has evolved into a two-weekend affair that mixes rock, indie electronic, hip-hop, EDM and R&B. Heavy hitters Metallica, Radiohead…
Whether you’re in the mood for something a little odd, or maybe even nothing at all, October’s collection of First Friday art openings has a lot to offer. In addition to big events like Presa House’s third anniversary show and Blue Star Contemporary’s newest slate of artists, we’ve rounded up a selection of exhibitions that…
The trinity of politics, environment and healthcare might make you want to keep flipping pages — but rather than recapping another fruitless debate, we’re simply previewing a group of Blue Star Contemporary (BSC) exhibitions that speak to the troubled world we live in. One of two BSC Berlin Residency alumni in the bunch, artist and Texas…
Presa House Gallery is celebrating its third birthday with two exhibitions featuring new work by three Texans. Austin-based artists Robert Jackson Harrington and Hector Hernandez — both members of the curatorial collective Los Outsiders — have teamed up for their second collaboration. “Useless Systems” features hybrid, machine-like creations comprised of everything from skateboards to colorful…
Wine lovers and shopping queens — and kings — may want to treat themselves to a mid-week pick-me-up at the Alamo Quarry Market. On Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m., the Alamo Quarry Market Fall Wine Walk will take over the shopping center for an evening of wine samples, bites and store discounts. Attendees will…
With its chaotic drumming and spastic-yet-metallic guitar riffs, California-based band the Locust actually sounds kinda like a swarm ravaging crops. If that’s your sort of thing, be take note: the Locust is headed to Paper Tiger on Wednesday, October 30. The outfit formed in the early ’90s and has gone on to win a cult…
The Wu-Tang Clan is about to swarm San Antonio again, and this time, the party doesn’t end with the gig. An after-party featuring Killah Priest with an appearance from Ghostface Killah will take place at Paper Tiger on Saturday, October 5. It will start at 11:30 p.m., directly following the Wu-Tang show at the Majestic…
Four in five of Texas Latino voters are concerned about the threat of future gun violence fueled by racism, according to a new survey from the gun control group Giffords and the Latino Victory Project. The survey — conducted in the wake of the El Paso Walmart shooting that left 22 people dead at the hands…
San Antonio-based grocer H-E-B has taken a stand against e-cigarettes. On Monday, a company official confirmed that H-E-B discontinued sales of e-cigarettes last week. “At H-E-B, the safety of our communities and the wellbeing of all Texans is our top priority,” spokesperson Dya Campos said in a statement. She cited the “unknown health implications of…
Whataburger’s new Breakfast Burger – a burger stacked with crispy hash browns, American cheese, eggs, bacon and a creamy pepper sauce – can now be found on the menu. The Texas fast-food icon will serve the new Breakfast Burger as a limited-time menu item, offering the burger during breakfast hours between 11 a.m. and 11…
A first responder praised as a hero for his response to the Sutherland Springs mass shooting in 2017 is now recovering from injuries of his own. Rusty Duncan, a volunteer firefighter who gained local and national attention after the massacre at Sutherland Springs’ First Baptist Church, was in a motorcycle accident outside of Stockdale last Friday.…
This week, WeFlamenco Fest will bring a taste of Andalusian magic to Alamo City citizens for the event’s 10th year. The weeklong festival has plenty to offer for both flamenco fanatics and casual observers alike, with events featuring both San Antonian performers and guests from around the world. This year’s festival centers on Saturday’s Puro…
French pastry franchise Le Macaron quietly opened its first San Antonio location just over a week ago, bringing more French pastries and beverages to La Cantera. The new shop, located at 15900 La Cantera, will offer Le Macaron’s signature macarons, as well as French gelato, cakes, savory pastries and beverages. Mother-and-daughter team Rosalie Guillem and Audrey Guillem-Saba launched the…
During the Spurs’ media day on Monday, head coach Gregg Popovich made fans realize that good things come to an end — and sometimes sooner than people might like. When speaking about Tim Duncan, who will return to the team as an assistant coach this season, Popovich said that he doesn’t expect Duncan to stick…
Presidential candidate Julián Castro has joined the club of high-profile Lone Star State politicos declining to challenging Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, in 2020. Castro, a former San Antonio mayor and Obama administration housing secretary, told NPR on Monday that if his presidential campaign fails, he won’t run against three-term senator. Castro’s twin brother Joaquin, a…
Gina Ortiz Jones, the leading Democratic candidate to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, has pulled in $1 million in third-quarter contributions, according to her campaign. The haul is the largest off-year quarterly fundraising total ever reported for Texas’ 23rd District, which includes San Antonio and two-thirds of the U.S.-Mexico border, Jones’ camp also said.…
This First Friday, DAMAS gallery and studio is hosting, well, nothing. Or at least that’s how San Antonio composer Nathan Felix is billing his show, which invites guests to enter the gallery for a mysterious non-experience. He’ll provide TVs and a bed, but the rest is up to you. To figure out what it all…
Mountainfilm on Tour will make its way to San Antonio to feature a selection of “culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films” chosen from the shorts that screened at the original festival held annually in Telluride, Colorado. The visit marks the fest’s second stop in a Texas city this year. Hosted by the San…
Halloween is about more than costumes and candy. It’s the perfect time of year to bury yourself in stories of murder, monsters and mayhem. In addition to October’s requisite pumpkin patches, haunted houses and the like, San Antonio film lovers have plenty of spooky fare to choose from this month: all of it free! To…
After battling back from a torn ACL that kept him sidelined last season, Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray was all smiles at the team’s media day on Monday. “It was rough but it’s behind me now,” Murray told reporters. “I’m no longer worried about it. I’m somebody who doesn’t live or play with fear. I’m…
Patients in Texas hospitals pay a higher healthcare markup than in any other U.S. state, according to a Texas Standard report that cites research from Johns Hopkins University. A recent study by the university looked at markup ratios, or the fees hospitals charge for a service compared to the “allowable amount” the government determines it’s worth…
Gay Capparelli asked, and San Antonio answered. Capparelli, owner of Italian eatery Capparelli’s on Main, took to Facebook last Tuesday to ask for a “a little love” from friends. She explained that a combination of the heat and the construction in the area has taken a toll on her business. She said construction around her…
San Antonio seemingly can’t seem to get enough of Torchy’s Tacos, a Austin-based import well known for its overstuffed, passable specialities like the “Trailer Park” and “Turkey Mole” tacos. The restaurant chain will open its third local taco shop at 18210 Sonterra Place on Wednesday, October 16, giving locals a chance to win free tacos.…
San Antonio’s rich history includes a cornucopia of weirdness just waiting to be uncovered by the casual observer. From La Llorona and the Ghost Tracks to the tale of the Donkey Lady, our fair city has its share of ghouls coexisting with citizenry. Híjole SA’s October “Oddities of San Antonio” exhibition celebrates all that’s odd…
If you don’t know guitarist and vocalist Marc Smith’s music, you’ve likely seen him out and about. With his long dreadlocks, bellbottoms and stylish vintage shirts, the man cuts a cool figure. After doing time in psychedelic outfits such as Creatura, The Blends and his current band Mockingbird Express and hosting open jams at his…
Until recently, San Antonio’s Fashion Week has been a hot topic for all the wrong reasons. During the weeklong festivities in 2015, then-owner of Fashion Week SA Tony Harris was arrested on allegations of writing hot checks and theft of service, bringing the event down in flames along with him. This year, fashion media company Style…
It’s one thing to be able to shred on electric guitar. It’s another thing to elevate shredding to a true art form. German guitarist Uli Jon Roth has done just that, crafting majestic sonic galaxies over the course of a catalog that spans 40-plus years. He rose to fame as the Scorpions’ lead guitarist and has…
A San Antonio doctor who’s gotten local attention for practicing a direct care health care model recently made his national debut. Dr. Ray Altamirano, who runs Casa Salud Family Medicine Clinic, was featured on Friday’s episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show. During the #WhatI’mLiking segment of the show, Clarkson gave a shoutout to Altamirano for…
Two executives at a now-shuttered Texas meat processing plant pleaded guilty on Tuesday, September 24, for conspiring to sell $1 million worth of “adulterated” meat to the federal prison system. According to the Department of Justice, Jeffrey Neal Smith, president of Amarillo-based West Texas Provisions Inc., and Operations Manager Derrick Martinez admitted to selling more than 775,000 pounds…
In news that should surprise no one, San Antonio was left off WalletHub’s 2019 list of the top 20 vegan- and vegetarian-friendly U.S. cities. The Alamo City ranked No. 71 of 100 U.S. cities in WalletHub’s study, which measures factors such as veggie food cost, accessibility and diversity plus salad shops per capita. Meanwhile, Austin and…
The American Civil Liberties Union late last week filed a complaint to stop the Trump administration from turning away pregnant asylum seekers under its remain-in-Mexico policy. The filing by the ACLU of Texas and the ACLU Border Rights Center argues that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is forcing pregnant women into dangerous conditions while they…
Earl Abel’s, the iconic San Antonio restaurant best known for its fried chicken and classic desserts, will close for business on Monday as it undergoes an ownership change. New group Blue Label 88 LLC has reached an agreement to purchase the eatery from Arias Retail LLC, said Danny Badiola, a Blue Label managing member. The…
Here are a couple of short reviews of movies that will be released at San Antonio theaters on September 27. Abominable When did yetis become the new animated hero? Earlier this year, moviegoers got Missing Link, a film about the legendary ape-like creature, this time wearing a bow-tie, searching for his family with the help…
The move to impeach President Donald Trump is likely to complicate San Antonio and South Texas congressional races in 2020, said David Crockett, a political science professor at Trinity University. The potential shakeup comes as Democrats aim to turn the traditionally red state purple and could make it harder for the party to present a…
On Saturday, September 28, more than 35 bands will take over 10 St. Mary’s Strip venues for the San Antonio Music Showcase, a Current-sponsored night highlighting some of the city’s finest homegrown talent. We hit up members of four of those acts to talk about the Alamo City’s music scene, hitting on its highs and…
San Antonio has the highest percentage of people living in poverty among the top 25 most populous metropolitan areas, according to the U.S. Census’ 2018 American Community Survey, released on Thursday. In response to the news, the San Antonio Food Bank on Friday announced a $23.5 million plan to combat local poverty using a pair of new weapons — a culinary…
September can be a rough month, hence Green Day’s wise choice to sleep through it. Come October, you might be feeling due for a little break — or maybe even a little breakdown. Texas Public Radio’s latest iteration of its monthly Worth Repeating series has got your covered with October’s theme, “When It Breaks,” which…
Brew-connoisseurs all over the city are dusting off their favorite pair of lederhosen for fall’s arrival. While that sweet, golden nectar may be the star of any Oktoberfest celebration, it’s impossible to forget about beer’s best — and wurst — friend, German sausage. Often served inside a toasted, buttery bread roll and topped with tangy,…
Tired of helplessly shouting at hapless co-eds that are making grave mistakes onscreen every time you see a horror movie? Now’s your chance to actually make a difference who survives. Bexar Stage will descend into murderous mayhem this October for Camp Slaughter. The improvised, horror flick-inspired performance will integrate audience suggestions into its plot, giving…
Tim Duncan fans may be excited to learn about a new enamel pin honoring the retired Spur — and capturing his pose from a GIF widely shared on the Internet. Many images run through fans’ minds when they think of Duncan, and this GIF definitely stands out. Hell, it’s even been shared by plenty of…
We sat down with acclaimed local chefs and restauranteurs this week to learn more about changing food culture in San Antonio. Expect to see some exciting collaborations and breaking food development news in the coming weeks. Where have you gone, Andrew Weissman? We sat down for a Q&A with the esteemed chef to discuss fine…
San Antonio police have arrested a man who allegedly stabbed his roommate during an altercation earlier this week. Gerald Allen Young was taken into custody Wednesday evening, accused of fatally stabbing his roommate Steven David Anderson, 56. Young reportedly attacked Anderson in front of the victim’s 8-year-old son. Chief William McManus said Young and Anderson…
Beloved Texas singer-songwriter and outsider artist Daniel Johnston died earlier this month, sending fans, friends and celebrities to social media to honor his memory. On Thursday, a new kind of memorial materialized over Interstate 35 in Austin. A billboard tribute to Johnston now towers over the highway near South Park Meadows. It includes the eyes from…
Are you ready to become a star and storyteller? Help bring the world to San Antonio and inspire visitors to come and share the love we have for our city. Visit San Antonio has unveiled a new, unique marketing initiative that is looking to break the mold of traditional outreach. The project, called Visit San…
Call it the Rumble on the Tarmac. Passengers on a flight at San Antonio International Airport waiting to depart to Las Vegas on Thursday afternoon witnessed an apparent fight between baggage handlers under a nearby plane. The Pennsylvania-based news site TribLive posted video of the incident, supplied by a crew member on the Frontier flight to Sin…
Have you ever wanted a drinking buddy, but your friends are busy or bail on plans? Want no longer – the new limited edition Bud Light cans – featuring the face of Bud Light enthusiast Post Malone – are here to keep you company. After hosting the tatted warbler during their Bud Light Dive Bar…
Name: Jean-Francois Poujol Job/Title: Owner, SoHill Cafe Birthplace: Versailles, France Years in Food Industry: 25+ Impact: Driving force behind several successful local restaurants including Soleil Bistro, Tost Bistro and Tribeca. Money Quote: “People call me chef, but I’ve never worked in a kitchen a day in my life. It’s too hot. I open and run…
The rapper who calls himself Big King Remembered In Time has made a name for himself by dropping bullshit-free rhymes. Hailing from Meridian, Mississippi, K.R.I.T. says in his single “Get Away” that he has love for his people and just wants to let everyone get their glow on. So, it shall be, as K.R.I.T. is…
U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-Helotes, said Thursday he’s weighing a 2024 presidential campaign. Earlier this year, Hurd shocked Washington by announcing he’s leaving the U.S. House in 2020. His retirement makes his 23rd District, which includes San Antonio and a long swath of the U.S.-Mexico border, more likely to flip to a Democrat. In an…
Updating classic literature for a new generation is a tough assignment for any director, especially when the story has been adapted for the screen countless times. From Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice to Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island to H.G. Wells’ The Invisible Man, there are plenty of literary masterworks current filmmakers have tried to…
Drunks are notoriously more interesting as fictional protagonists than real human beings. Entertainment value triples when you’re reading about some alcoholic smartass going on adventures, rather than being forced to listen to your Uncle Jack spewing another racist rant over Thanksgiving… again. There is remotely nothing interesting about someone who drinks a lot, unless that…
On Saturday, September 28, more than 35 bands will take over 10 St. Mary’s Strip venues for the San Antonio Music Showcase, a Current-sponsored night highlighting some of the city’s finest homegrown talent. We hit up members of four of those acts to talk about the Alamo City’s music scene, hitting on its highs and…
Back in the summer of ’87, a horror-comedy became an instant hit – but it wasn’t The Monster Squad. Smashed at the box office by Cali vamp flick The Lost Boys, The Monster Squad limped its way through a short theatrical run before the studio threw in the towel. However, unbeknownst to the film’s cast…
Fast-food dining icon Burger Boy is now serving its classic burgers, fries and shakes at a brand new location in San Antonio’s Far West Side, starting Thursday. The new burger spot, located at 7363 W. Loop 1604 N., will offer the same popular fare as its other two locations, including the original Burger Boy, which opened…
It’s still hot out, but Savor — the restaurant at Culinary Institute of America’s San Antonio campus — is keeping us cool with this refreshing mocktail, the Blackberry Fojito. This is a simple, zero-proof recipe to try at home. If you’re looking for a stronger drink, you can always kick it up with your spirit of choice.…
If gas station coffee is your vice, you may want to head to New Braunfels (or Gonzales) for the best dang cup of its kind in the U.S. According to a recent GasBuddy study, Texas’ very own Buc-ee’s came out on top for gas station coffee. Not only was the beaver-loving chain rated the best…
Christian pop megastar TobyMac is headed to San Antonio next year as part of his Hits Deep Tour. The 32-day trek includes a stop Saturday, March 28, at the AT&T Center. If you’re unfamiliar with TobyMac, the dude rose to fame with his rap-turned-pop group D.C. Talk in the late ’80s. The band ultimately split and…
San Antonio Poet Laureate Octavio Quintanilla’s latest project is all about combination. His exhibition “FRONTEXTOS” – a portmanteau of the words “frontera” (“border”) and “textos” (“text”) – features pieces that blend together poetry and illustration, which evolved during a project Quintanilla launched at the beginning of 2018. A month after “FRONTEXTOS” opened at the Southwest…
Theatrical British punks The Adicts are jumping back on tour and will make their way to San Antonio Saturday, February 8, for a gig at Paper Tiger. The Adicts became of the best-known punk acts of the ’80s thanks to dramatic live shows and outlandish costumes modeled after the “droog” attire in A Clockwork Orange.…
A San Antonio woman is $25,000 richer after a fortunate encounter on The Ellen DeGeneres Show earlier this month. Tracee Lopez is best described as an Ellen DeGeneres super fan. The San Antonio native is said to have been watching the daytime talk show since she was 12 and has been writing in to the…
Early in heavy metal legends Iron Maiden’s set Wednesday night at the AT&T Center, vocalist Bruce Dickinson joked that he’d added up the band members’ collective ages and they “pre-date the American republic.” It was a funny moment, but also one to reflect on what this band of merry British gentlemen has accomplished. And isn’t…
A construction worker is dead after a SUV struck her and failed to stop and render aid. According to multiple reports, a 29-year-old female construction worker was killed while picking up signs from a previous road closure around 3:45 a.m. Police said the woman stopped her company truck on the right shoulder of Loop 1604…
Appreciating artworks displayed in exhibits and galleries is one thing, but it’s not every weekend we’re afforded the opportunity to watch artists as they work and to follow up with questions about their methods and intentions. Seven artists will create pieces tailored to the beautiful behemoth that is San Antonio Public Library’s Central branch before…
Reflecting the golden light of the summer sun, the flowing waters of Leon Creek at Rodriguez Park seem soothing and tranquil. Children toddle near the shallows, while birds and deer sip from its cooling surface. But something potentially dangerous lurks under the surface of the peaceful waters. In 2002, the Texas Department of Health issued…
On Saturday, September 28, more than 35 bands will take over 10 St. Mary’s Strip venues for the San Antonio Music Showcase, a Current-sponsored night highlighting some of the city’s finest homegrown talent. We hit up members of four of those acts to talk about the Alamo City’s music scene, hitting on its highs and…
Sink your plastic fangs into weekend full of monsters, fake blood and spooks as the Wonderland of the Americas Mall hosts its 7th annual Monster-Con. Got a dress made from human flesh? Show it off to all the ghouls in the Scream Queen Beauty Pageant. Want some cool Halloween and horror goodies? Browse vendor and…
For Jon Taylor, head of the political science department at the University of Texas at San Antonio, the impeachment inquiry kicked off Tuesday evokes memories of Watergate. The scope and potential damage to President Donald Trump is more like that surrounding the probe into President Richard Nixon than those of Bill Clinton and Andrew Johnson…
San Antonio music festival Mala Luna’s already weighty lineup just got a little heavier. “Hustlin’” rapper Rick Ross has joined the 4th annual Mala Luna, which will take place October 26-27 at Nelson Wolff Stadium. The performance will mark Ross’ first San Antonio show since 2011. Ross will perform alongside a spate of well-known hip-hop artists…
In an ever-changing, increasingly complex world, it’s more important than ever that our nation’s youth are prepared to bring knowledge and skills to solve problems, make sense of information and know how to gather and evaluate evidence to make decisions. These are the kinds of skills that students develop in science, technology, engineering and math…
Despite so many music festivals being cancelled or postponed this year, another one has popped up. The inaugural Haute Mess Music Fest will take place November 9-10 at Austin music venue the Haute Spot and feature hip-hop headliners including Ludacris, Cypress Hill and DJ Snoopadelic — the moniker Snoop Dogg uses when he does a DJ…
San Antonio chef Andrew Weissman’s early meteoric rise in the fine dining world is nearly as impressive as his apparent ability to walk away from it all. Among the top in his class at the Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park, New York, Weissman returned to his hometown around 20 years ago to create…
Dancers will descend on Travis Park this Saturday for Ballet San Antonio’s annual Ballet in the Park. The event kicks off with a free class for tiny dancers followed by a showcase featuring the local company’s premiere performers. This year’s Ballet in the Park was originally scheduled for March 9 but was cancelled due to…
The Texas Department of Transportation plans to expand Loop 1604. But first, it wants to hear what you have to say about the idea. The department held a meeting Tuesday evening to explain the project, which was prompted by congestion on the highway between Bandera Road and Interstate 35. The billion dollar project, expected to…
All three Democrats representing San Antonio in the U.S. House, including famously middle-of-the-road Henry Cuellar, have spoken out in favor of the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, who heads the House Hispanic Caucus, pinned a statement at the top of his Twitter feed on why he supports the inquiry. “In…
Democratic U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro has another challenger for his seat in Texas’ 20th Congressional District. Corpus Christi Republican Dan McQueen has announced his candidacy for the seat. McQueen has dabbled in politics before. We say “dabbled” since McQueen previously served as mayor of Corpus for just 37 days in 2017. In his campaign announcement, McQueen…
In the wake of his death on a downtown street, San Antonians immediately began memorializing Tito Bradshaw, a beloved figure in both the cycling and food communities. In addition to a memorial ride and the “Ride in Paradise” mural by street art duo Los Otros, UTSA announced in June that the university would convert the…
Editor’s Note: The following is City Current, a column of opinion and analysis. After 12 years in limbo, Bexar County finally has a funded needle exchange program. The Texas Legislature in 2007 cleared the county to become the state’s first to pilot a program giving drug users clean needles to battle the spread of infectious…
Jason and Jake Dady’s popular barbecue joint, Two Bros. BBQ Market, has named Chris Jerrick as the company’s new pitmaster. A native of Bay City, Jerrick began his career with Emilio Sanchez in 2010, going on to open B&D Ice House as the original pitmaster, and has worked for Two Bros. for more than nine years, previously working under…
On Wednesday, San Antonio residents have one last opportunity to speak up on proposed revisions to the city’s paid sick leave ordinance. The city will hold its second and final public input meeting on the changes at 6 p.m. at El Progreso Hall, 1306 Guadalupe St. Council is expected to vote next week whether to…
American actor, comedian and writer Deon Cole will bring his dry, witty humor to San Antonio on his latest tour. Cole began his career in Chicago, and is best known as a member of the writing staff for The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien and Conan. Blurring the line between political correctness and unabashed honesty,…
If there’s something specific director Rupert Goold (True Story) and screenwriter Tom Edge (TV’s Lovesick) want audiences to understand about actress and screen icon Judy Garland (A Star is Born) in their new biopic Judy, it’s that there was a tremendous amount of pain behind those big, beautiful brown eyes. It’s a suffering Garland would…
Texas icon Robert Earl Keen has built a durable career as a singer-songwriter by figuring out how to mix introspective story songs with crowd-pleasing — yet non-douchey — country fare like “The Road Goes on Forever” and “That Buckin’ Song.” Hard to argue with someone equally adept at making fans cry into their beers and roping them…
There’s Shakespeare, and then there’s British actors doing Shakespeare. One of the oldest touring Shakespeare theater troupes, Actors from the London Stage, is back in town courtesy of ARTS San Antonio. You may have caught them last fall when they brought preeminent tragedy Hamlet to the Alamo City, but this year the group is looking…
Few reggaeton performers have been able to cross over at the level Maluma has. The Colombian singer and rapper began breaking into the mainstream as early on as the release of “Obsesión” and “Miss Independent,” singles that went viral on YouTube before he even dropped his 2012 debut. Since then, Maluma’s embrace of stylish urban…
Gun control activist Molly Bursey has witnessed a change in Texans’ willingness to talk about tightening the state’s famously lax firearms laws. Three years ago, when she started a New Braunfels chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, she got used to showing up alone at public meetings — and to being…
San Antonio Music Showcase is returning for its seventh year, taking over the St. Mary’s Strip on Saturday, September 28. The Current-sponsored event will feature 35 San Antonio-based acts spanning genres from conjunto and folk to metal and goth. We intentionally slimmed the lineup this year to provide attendees with a focused, better-curated experience. Take…
On Saturday, September 28, more than 35 bands will take over 10 St. Mary’s Strip venues for the San Antonio Music Showcase, a Current-sponsored night highlighting some of the city’s finest homegrown talent. We hit up members of four of those acts to talk about the Alamo City’s music scene, hitting on its highs and…
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory is such an enduringly popular hit that the subreddit r/grandpajoehate has 95,000 subscribers dedicated to ragging on Charlie’s Grandpa Joe for his perceived laziness. The 1971 film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic novel has delighted and terrified generations of children with its portrayal of the whimsical yet extremely dangerous…
When metal mainstay Iron Maiden blew through San Antonio a couple years ago, its set was heavy on songs from the then-new album Book of Souls. This time, Maiden’s Legacy of the Beast Tour has it in career retrospective mode — something local fans will eat up given SA’s embrace of the band during its…
Mo Amer is one of our own. Most news coverage centers on his identity as a Muslim refugee, which heavily informs his comedy, but Amer is also a true Texan. After cutting his teeth in his hometown of Houston, he’s skyrocketed to success, and now has a 2018 Netflix comedy special The Vagabond as well…
Michael Escamilla first met Daniel Johnston in the mid ’80s when the cult singer-songwriter was handing out tapes of his music on Austin’s Guadalupe Street to anyone willing to listen. Escamilla, who now lives in San Antonio, hit it off with the quirky young man and recognized something magical in his homespun tunes. Magical enough,…
