If you mention the word “transportation” to San Antonio residents, you can usually expect an eye roll. Most of us are aware of the limitations of the city’s bus system and the lack of infrastructure and safe spaces for cyclists and pedestrians. However, local transit organization ReadySAGo is inviting residents to actually move the transportation conversation…
The San Antonio Missions are showing their love for local businesses this season with the recent addition of Dom’s Chop Salsa & Mexican Grill at Wolff Stadium. (Just FYI, the Missions’ first home game is happening tonight. To find tickets, click here.) Baseball fans can look forward to watching San Antonio home games with street tacos topped…
The Alamo City tops the state in solar energy capacity and ranks 7th in the nation, according to a new report by the Environment Texas Research and Policy Center. CPS Energy, San Antonio’s city-owned utility, boasted solar capacity of 186.9 megawatts at the end of 2018, an increase from 161 megawatts the prior year. Its…
One of the most visible works in the Blanton Museum of Art’s new exhibition Words/Matter: Latin American Art and Language is Make Tacos Not War (2007) by Alejandro Diaz. Born in San Antonio and now based in New York, Diaz’s work recalls the complex and visually rich culture of South Texas and Mexico through the…
After the Bexar County Democratic Party last month voted to dismiss two high-ranking officers, a precinct chair now maintains the vote was illegal and is demanding members push back at Chairwoman Monica Alcantara. In an email sent to BCDP members, Precinct 4084 Chair Stephen Manion argues that the Monday, March 25 meeting, at which the…
Latin trap artist Bad Bunny has just announced an extension to his North American tour, which includes a stop in the Alamo City. Cue sounds of barely-contained excitement. After kicking off in Boston this fall, Bad Bunny will hop his way down the Eastern Coastline before hitting San Antonio on Saturday, September 21, for a show…
On the heels of their first Grammy win, Gavin Rayna Russom and Nancy Whang are heading out on a co-headlining DJ tour beginning this fall. If you’re unfamiliar with those two names, they’re the synth wranglers behind LCD Soundystem, gritty electronica act that’s been terrorizing dance floors since 2002. Appropriately named the Ladies of LCD…
When Shaun Lee founded Truckin’ Tomato in 2013, the San Antonio-based business had a simple mission: to make quality local foods more accessible. Truckin’ Tomato has evolved — operating as a mobile farmers market and produce delivery service before officially merging with Farmhouse Delivery in 2018— to relocate its operations to Austin, and expand to serve hundreds of restaurants,…
A Texas woman has been sentenced to six years in prison after she reportedly sold her son to settle a drug debt. Corpus Christi resident Esmeralda Garza agreed to a plea deal on Friday following her conviction on three counts of selling or purchasing a child. According to a report from the Associated Press, investigators discovered…
Kawhi Leonard may have been traded to Toronto almost a year ago, but a former Spur is weighing in on the star player’s relationship with the franchise. Steve Smith, who played in San Antonio from 2001 to 2003, said Gregg Popovich made a star out of now-Raptor Kawhi Leonard. “He’s made stars out of players…
State-funded mental health services are only reaching 19 percent of eligible Texans. A shortage of funding for newborn screenings has contributed to delays for 75 percent of infants’ initial test results. And dozens of high-value contracts between state agencies and private consulting firms may not be legally binding because of paperwork errors. These are among…
The city of San Antonio is well known for Fiesta season, but let’s be honest, it’s not for everybody. If Fiesta isn’t your thing, then fear not, because there are plenty of alternatives to do in the month of April. 1. Theme Parks With everybody celebrating Fiesta (mostly) downtown, it’s the perfect time to head…
Just how many scoops of Ben & Jerry’s can you order on Annual Free Cone Day? For real fans, the limit does not exist. Ben & Jerry’s in San Antonio will offer free ice cream cones onTuesday, April 9 from noon to 8 p.m. in celebration of loyal customers and local charity Roy Maas Youth Alternatives…
San Antonio rapper Spy MC will host the Haiku D’Etat Tour, consisting of legendary lyricists Abstract Rude, Myka 9 and Aceyalone. Jose “Spy MC” Perez is a longtime San Antonian emcee. He’s been recognized as one of the city’s top freestyle artists. Part of that recognition comes from his hosting the bi-weekly event, How We Do…
Earth Burger at Park North is kicking off its weekly “Wing Wednesday” events — a night dedicated to flavorful vegan wings available in Buffalo, BBQ and Gochujang flavors — with a friendly wing-eating competition and $1,000 prize on Wednesday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. Resident vegans are invited to join the 5-minute wing-eating contest for a…
Texas’ pride and joy, professionally known as Beyoncé, will be the subject of a new Netflix documentary, the streaming service announced Sunday. After sending fans into a frenzy, Netflix today released a trailer for the special titled Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé. The doc will allow members of the Beyhive to watch the Houston native’s…
Millennials who want to relive the boy bands and pop stars of the aughts can hit up this year’s Zoo-La-La! That’s right, the San Antonio Zoo’s annual foodie event will bring live entertainment from none other than Aaron Carter and O-Town. Aaron Carter piggybacked off the success of older brother Nick Carter, who was, is…
Record Store Day started in 2008 in reaction to media prognosticators saying that independent record shops would soon be a thing of the past. A group including Michael Kurtz, president of a coalition of independent record store chains, and Chris Brown of Bull Moose, a music based in Maine and New Hampshire, decided something needed…
With less than a month until citywide elections, incumbent Ron Nirenberg and current District 6 councilman Greg Brockhouse are set to square off in a mayoral debate tonight and another tomorrow. KSAT will air and stream a debate between the top two mayoral candidates tonight. Anchor Steve Spriester will moderate the discussion, set to take…
Millennials collectively wield around $1 trillion in purchasing power but are still worse off than than their parents. The group earns 20 percent less than Baby Boomers did at the same age, according to one estimate. The Great Recession plays a big role in that. People in their early 20s to early 30s entered the…
Presidential hopeful and Democratic superhero Beto O’Rourke appears to have flipped position on a controversial vote on offshore drilling he cast while serving in the U.S. House. In 2016, O’Rourke voted for a measure that would have let federal dollars fund oil and gas exploration studies in the eastern Gulf of Mexico, where most offshore…
On the heels of the Record Store Day announcement that Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will be re-releasing its essential East 1999 Eternal album on vinyl, the group also is headed back on tour. On Friday, August 9, Krazyie, Layzie, Bizzy, Wish and Flesh will descend on San Antonio once again, because, you know what? Apparently we still…
Upon a Burning Body will play its San Antonio home base as part of a summer tour called the Hometown Throwdown — and we’re definitely not ready for how rowdy the pit’s gonna be. If you’re unfamiliar, Upon a Burning Body was a mainstay in San Antonio’s hardcore and metalcore scene through the 2000s and…
Though Texas could easily celebrate National Beer Day at any time, the real deal is happening this Sunday. So, stop by these local watering holes on a solo adventure or meet with friends to share new brews for special prices: Hopdoddy // The burger bar will offer a $5 special on all beers, including bottled,…
San Antonio isn’t alone in refusing to allow Chick-fil-A to serve customers at its airport. Last week, the Atlanta-based fast-food chain was shooed away from opening a restaurant at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, NBC News reports, citing a New York state lawmaker. Democratic Assemblyman Sean Ryan of Buffalo applauded the decision by the airport’s food…
In the beginning of his epic poem Good Morning America, Carl Sandburg offers up 38 brilliant and gloriously confounding definitions for poetry. One that strikes me as particularly relevant at the moment is this: “Poetry is the journal of a sea animal living on land, wanting to fly the air.” Poetry is, indeed, an odd…
The U.S. House voted Thursday to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, overriding several dozen Republicans, including U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, the only member of San Antonio’s congressional delegation to vote against it. The four other members of the Alamo City delegation, including Republican Will Hurd, voted to reauthorize the landmark 1994 domestic violence law…
For Southside San Antonio families — particularly those living in District 3, the city’s largest and most food-insecure district — it’s easier to buy food from the neighborhood corner store than it is to find a supermarket. That’s why city and community health leaders — meeting outside the Red Rooster Mart on Friday morning —…
This article was originally published by our sister publication Out In SA. San Antonio voters in Districts 1, 4, 8 and 9 will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for an LGBTQ City Council candidate in the May 4 General Election. This election season brings five queer candidates, a record number. LGBTQ candidates have…
This article was originally published by the Texas Tribune. The Texas Public Schools Explorer, The Texas Tribune’s comprehensive education tool, was updated this week to include data from the 2017-18 school year. The explorer now also includes the state’s new A-F ratings for school districts, which were released last year. Last August, Texas gave school…
Here are a few short reviews of movies that will be released on April 5 in San Antonio theaters or on Netflix. Pet Sematary As inconsistent as Stephen King cinematic adaptations have been over the last 40 years, the best-selling author of all things horror and supernatural has stayed relevant ever since his 1974 novel…
Would we call Trippie Redd’s music art? Not really. Would we call it rap? Probably not. It seems by today’s standards, to be dubbed an MC or rapper, all you really need is some decent beats to mumble over, some dyed dreadlocks and a couple of face tattoos for edginess. And, hey, if you get…
Editor’s note: In a unanimous vote Thursday morning, the city council approved the study. District 1 Councilman Roberto Treviño abstained from the vote, as chairman of the Bexar County Appraisal District board of directors. District 4 Councilman Rey Saldaña was absent. This week, as 2019 appraisal notices are sent out to property owners across the…
You probably weren’t looking for a new way to enjoy chicken-on-a-stick, but Rolling Reys is coming through just in case. The pretty-damned-puro sweet shop, which specializes in rolled ice cream, has unveiled a “Fiesta Roll” as its flavor of the month. The treat comes with waffle and maple syrup-flavored rolled ice cream and is topped with an…
San Antonians can participate in a proper sendoff for the short-lived San Antonio Commanders. Following an announcement that the Alliance of American Football league was shutting down, the community has organized a “farewell tailgate” for the city’s team. Fans of the Commanders, which only made their premiere on February 9, can gather at Alamo Distilling…
After a federal judge blocked the gaffe-ridden voter purge launched by Texas’ Republican Secretary of State David Whitley, you’d think the GOP would throttle back its apparent obsession with voter fraud in the state. Nope. Instead, Republicans are gunning forward with Texas Senate Bill 9, a proposal critics charge would scare residents away from the…
Pre-Fiesta begins this weekend with the return of the Poteet Strawberry Festival. The Strawberry Capital of Texas will host the three-party for its 72nd year. Despite strawberries being considered an endangered crop locally, expect to find lots of carnival fare and strawberry-inspired treats. Strawberry shortcake, strawberry nut bread and strawberry lemonade are on the menu…
Authorities with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office are “cautiously optimistic” remains discovered in West Bexar County on Thursday will allow them to bring their search for missing woman Andreen McDonald to a close. The remains, burned beyond recognition, were found in an area of brush off of Highway 211 between Culebra and Bandera roads, according to a…
Before you have a full-blown panic attack and make a run for your closet in search of guayaberas, Mexican dresses, bedazzled chanclas and flower crowns: calm down, Fiesta doesn’t officially start until April 18. But that won’t stop Fiesta fanatics from getting dolled up early for any number of what are technically “Pre-Fiesta” events, including…
So, if you actually are a fan of Godsmack and don’t change the dial when KISS-FM plays “Voodoo” for the 12th time that day, you might be excited to learn that they have a new album out. Well, sort of newish. Released last April, When Legends Rise actually isn’t a bad release if you dig…
Pick 3 is a continuing series in which the Current asks participants in San Antonio’s music scene to tell us about three homegrown acts making interesting and inspiring sounds. In this National Poetry Month edition of Pick 3, we hit up Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson, the hip-hop performer who graced the cover of the Current last…
Texas Democrats are launching a multi-million-dollar initiative to help take down U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, regardless of who they ultimately choose as their nominee next year. Emboldened after their gains in 2018 — including the closer-than-expected Senate race — the state party is establishing a “Cornyn War Room” to “define Cornyn before he defines…
Standardized tests are timelessly terrible, but a healthy breakfast can help your favorite student power through any stressful day. In recognition of the upcoming STAAR test, McDonald’s will offer a free breakfast to local students in grades 3-8 (and teachers) on Tuesday, April 9 between 6 and 9 a.m. Those eligible can pick up a…
Gladys Knight is headed to San Antonio for a performance at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts’ 2019 gala concert on Thursday, October 24. She joins the ranks of Paul McCartney, Lionel Richie, Dolly Parton and Steven Tyler, all of whom have previously headlined the venue’s annual gala. Songs like “If I Was your…
Just 63 seconds into the Spurs’ matchup against the Denver Nuggets, Gregg Popovich was ejected from the game. Yes, it took only a little over a minute for Coach Pop to piss off referees Mark Ayotte, who gave him his first technical of the night, and David Guthrie, who slammed him with a second T,…
The Lyft 2019 Fiesta medal, developed in partnership by the popular rideshare app and the San Antonio Parks Foundation, aims to raise awareness and funds for the Dignowity Park Project. Plans for the $5 million park project — located within the Eastside Promise Zone, an area designated by President Obama for federal funding and improvements — include…
International pop superstar Celine Dion has announced her first U.S. tour in more than a decade — and she’ll bless San Antonio with a show next year. As part of a 50-date tour across the U.S. and Canada, Dion will stop at the AT&T Center on January 30, 2020. “I’m so grateful to all the…
Today is the last day to register to vote if you want to cast your ballot in the upcoming mayoral and citywide election. San Antonians have the opportunity to vote in mayoral and city council races on Saturday, May 4. But, per state law, those who haven’t already registered must do so at least 30…
The Texas House of Representatives has passed a bill with broad bipartisan support that would reform school funding and limit the expansion of property tax bills while kicking in for raises for most school employees. House Bill 3 would up per-student funding by $890 while constraining tax rates for the state’s school districts, according to…
Bedroom pop royalty, Sales have been making a name for themselves the past couple years with a dreamy yet guitar-forward sound. The Orlando-based two-piece (actually a three-piece when they tour) are leading the charge for a wave of Mazzy Star-esque music that’s equal parts melancholy and ethereal — and we’re here for it. $20-$22, Sat…
The San Antonio Book Festival has only been running for seven years, but it sure doesn’t seem like it. Each year, the event draws big guests and even bigger crowds to Central Library and the Southwest School of Art for a day that celebrates books for all ages and tastes. While a love for reading…
The San Antonio Highland Games and Celtic Music Festival knows one thing: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. For its 20th anniversary, the fest returns with the same time-honored events that draw returning crowds each year. The jam-packed schedule includes a Highland dance competition, archery, traditional athletic events (which mostly involve throwing various heavy…
UTSA’s fourth annual Music Biz Day will offer seasoned music professionals’ insights on industry trends, much like the panels at South by Southwest. Only without having to pay for a $1,600 badge. The Saturday, April 6, event will bring together industry experts, from Austin-based singer-songwriter-guitar hero Jackie Venson to a Nashville tour manager-turned-software developer Mitch Ballard,…
With the Texas Senate’s approval Tuesday of a bill that civil rights groups call “a license to discriminate” against LGBTQ people, opponents are now aiming to stop the measure in the state’s House of Representatives. Senate Bill 17 would allow licensed professionals such as doctors, therapists and lawyers to deny services based on their religious…
Whataburger is after Texans’ heart with the announcement of a Dr Pepper shake. That’s right, the San Antonio-based burger chain told KSAT today that it’s rolling out a new, limited-edition shake flavored with one of Texans’ favorite soft drinks. (We know Big Red reins supreme in the Alamo City, but we’ve got to take the…
Busy with full-time classes and volunteering every month doesn’t stop UTSA student Morgan Allen from successfully running her very own meal prep and catering business, Moe Prep. With a mind for business and and heart for the culinary arts, the 22-year-old kinesiology major from Baytown strives to continue the legacy of her family’s cooking. “My…
It’s appropriate that cool temperatures welcomed beloved Seattle indie rock act Death Cab for Cutie to the Alamo City last night for its first SA show since 2000. After all, it’s much easier to embrace your wistfulness and your far off, broody moodiness when it’s not hot as fuck outside. Plus: long sleeves just may…
Nothing Bundt Cakes may have begun in a humble home kitchen, but the company is ready to celebrate the opening of its 300th bakery by giving away 300 free mini bundtlets to San Antonio customers between 3 and 3:05 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9. For five minutes (300 seconds), customers can pick up a free confetti…
The San Antonio Street Art Collective has brought a lot of beautiful artwork to the Alamo City’s landscape, but one recent addition stands out from the rest. We’re talking about the group’s new mural of George Strait, who’s better known as “King George” ’round these parts. Artist Matt Tumlinson’s take on the beloved country singer shows…
The eighth and final season of Game of Thrones is coming April 14, giving us a final look at the few beloved characters that managed to survive this show. Whether you’re a Westeros expert or ready for people to stop talking about GoT, San Antonio has plenty of trivia events, watch parties and pop-ups to…
A second memorial has been planned for local entrepreneur Tito Bradshaw, who was tragically struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver while riding his bike early Monday morning. Bradshaw’s family will host a memorial service for the 35-year-old community leader who was beloved in the cycling and food communities. Friends and admirers of Bradshaw…
Aw shit, y’all. Snoop Dogg is headed back to San Antonio for something called Essex Music Fest. The six-day festival begins Tuesday, May 7 and runs through Sunday, May 12. The schedule includes a DJ set from the Doggfather himself on Friday, May 11. According to the fest’s Facebook event page, festivities include 40 mural…
The Alamo City’s played host to at least a dozen failed football leagues over the years, so the Alliance for American Football’s current woes should have a familiar feel to many of us. In case you haven’t been keeping score, here’s the deal: The AAF yesterday suspended operations with two weeks left in its regular season.…
A pinch of ska, a dash of punk, a sprinkle of pop and a healthy dose of good ol’ fashioned rock ’n’ roll, and you’ve got all the basic elements that make up Bowling for Soup. Hailing from Denton by way of Wichita Falls, the hard-touring act has continued to bring punk rock fans into…
After last heading through the Alamo City in 2017 with co-headliners Abbath, Children of Bodom are returning with Swallow the Sun, Wolfheart and Fragmentum along for the ride. Known for matching elements of American thrash with new-school death metal and Scandinavian black metal, Children of Bodom have never been shy about exploring the boundaries of…
Four pint-sized San Antonio cooks — current and former MasterChef Junior contestants — will share the secret to making glow-in-the-dark desserts during a special event at Guerra Branch Library on Thursday, April 4. Now in its seventh season, the latest iteration of MasterChef Junior introduced viewers to aspiring local chefs Jayden, Nayeli, Neko and Thomas, who are all…
R.L. Hayden is about to change your life. Singing about a rugged country lifestyle with a full baritone voice, Hayden can tell a story by just strumming two chords on an acoustic guitar. Within a few verses, the singer-songwriter will teleport you to a serene Texas trail, open field or other outdoor scene that’ll make…
Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge will make an appearance on an episode of Superstar Renovation. JUMA Entertainment first announced in October 2018 that Aldridge would be on the CBS show, which features celebrities going back to their hometowns to give a home makeover to someone who’s played a special role in their life. The episode is…
In anticipation for a performance at the Aztec Theatre on Saturday, June 15, singer-songwriter Citizen Cope has released a brand new album. Last month, six long years after his last release, the artist put out Heroine and Helicopters, marking a whopping 17-year career and counting. Born Clarence Greenwood, Citizen Cope’s new album explores elements of…
This article was originally published by the Texas Tribune. The two Texans running for the Democratic nomination for president are both vowing to publicly release their tax returns, though the timing remains up in the air. The Texas Tribune recently requested five years of tax returns from Beto O’Rourke and Julián Castro. Neither campaign complied…
After getting his bond reduced from $2 million to $300,000, Andre McDonald is set to be released from Bexar County Jail. Andre McDonald is husband to Andreen McDonald, who has been missing since March 1. On Monday night, Andre McDonald posted the necessary 10 percent of his $300,000 bond, according to KENS 5. Deputy Johnny…
A San Antonio man convicted of sexually assaulting a child has received eight life sentences. Jose Trinidad Gonzalez was found guilty Friday for his 2017 rape of a 7-year-old girl, according to KSAT. Gonzalez, 36, was arrested after the girl’s mother found a video of Gonzalez raping the girl on a tablet that he owned…
Cured at the Pearl will donate $1 from every charcuterie board sold through June to HEARD, a local support group for food industry professionals who struggle with mental health issues and substance abuse. Developed by the Saint City Culinary Foundation, HEARD connects members of the food industry with a community that is ready to listen,…
“What could be better than a swan dive into the asphalt?” Definitely one of the lyrics that’s stayed with us since HED P.E. first landed on the nu-metal scene in the early 2000s. The band wasn’t the biggest player in the genre, but it certainly built a following thanks to its ability to mix radical…
Led by virtuoso Norwegian trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth, the 10-piece brass ensemble tenTHING may not seem like something particularly exciting or impressive. I mean, not everybody wants to dedicate a weekday evening to four trumpets, a French horn, four trombones and a tuba. However, tenTHING’s renditions of famous classical pieces are astonishingly delicate given the…
Welcome to San Antonio, Texas: Drug City, USA. Or so statistics from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration suggest. Citing data from federal drug-enforcement officials, MySanAntonio reports that more drug labs were found in San Antonio than any other major Texas city over the past 15 years. That’s 58 of ’em since 2004, for those keeping tally…
Since its founding by the Spanish Crown in 1718, San Antonio has held deep-rooted ties with Spain. One example is the city’s historic missions, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Another example is the city’s flourishing flamenco dance community, which maintains a direct line of communication with the masters of flamenco in Spain through its…
San Antonio’s culinary and cycling communities are mourning the loss of local entrepreneur Tito Bradshaw, who was hit and critically injured while riding his bicycle early Monday morning. Bradshaw, 35, well-known as the owner of Bottom Bracket Social Club, worked in local restaurants and bars in addition being a fixture in San Antonio’s cycling community. He…
Multiplatinum R&B singer Khalid will bring his “Khalid Free Spirit World Tour” to San Antonio this summer. In support of his upcoming album Free Spirit, Khalid will stop by the AT&T Center on Tuesday, July 16. Clairo, who puts out a mix of lo-fi music, electropop and lounge music, will be part of the tour…
San Antonio residents have taken to Change.org to sign a petition against a reduced bond for Christopher Davila, the San Antonio man accused of staging a kidnapping to cover up his son’s death. Community members are staying true to their promise to seek justice for King Jay Davila, the eight-month-old baby who was stuffed into…
The City of San Antonio has for the first time opened a pop-up immigration resource center to respond to the surge of asylum seekers arriving from Central America, Texas Public Radio reports. The center is located in a storefront across from the downtown Greyhound Bus station, the arrival point for hundreds of families recently bused…
The Pyrite Bar Pop-Up — a one-night takeover of the Still Golden Social House on April 1 — is no joke. It’s a chance to experience The Brooklynite before the re-imagined cocktail lounge officially opens this summer. Jeret Peña’s Boulevardier Group closed The Brooklynite in February, but promised the beloved bar would reopen as an updated reservations-only…
A former employee at San Antonio’s Community Bible Church has been arrested a month after admitting to inappropriate behavior with boys involved in the church’s youth ministry program. Zachary James Wachholz, 24, has been arrested in Gwinnett County, Georgia, after Bexar County authorities obtained an arrested warrant, according to the Express-News. He is suspected of…
You think you know, but you have no funkin’ idea. Leader of all things funk for the last half-century, George Clinton is gearing up for a farewell tour with the legendary Parliament Funkadelic before retiring. Funk yasssssss. With an impressive supporting lineup including Fishbone, Dumpstaphunk, Miss Velvet and the Blue Wolf, this show is stacked…
Pick 3 is a continuing series where the Current asks participants in San Antonio’s music scene to tell us about three homegrown acts making interesting and inspiring sounds. This time around we’ve hit up Erik Sanden, a charming hometown hero who has lent his talents to a number of local acts, most recently with emotive…
After running sound for more than 20 years in San Antonio, Deric Wynne knows his way around a mixing desk. It also helps that he’s operated 502 Bar for eight years and been co-owner of Limelight for four — venues known for some of the best sound in the city. With San Antonio’s music in…
As an intensely personal, slow-moving foreign-language film shot in black-and-white and released on Netflix only weeks after its theatrical premiere, Alfonso Cuarón’s autobiographical 2018 film Roma defied Hollywood conventions and expectations, earning 10 Academy Award nominations and winning three. Drawn directly from the acclaimed director’s memories of growing up in the 1970s in Mexico City’s…
State Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins urged warring factions in the Bexar County Democratic Party to head to the bargaining table and build unity ahead of the 2020 election. “Everyone’s passionate — I get that — but we’ve got to set our differences aside and do what’s best for the party,” said Gervin-Hawkins, a Democrat who represents…
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency has reportedly been flooded with calls after announcing that it’s seeking Houston-area contractors to “burn pot and other seized drugs.” According to a report from Houston’s KHOU, the DEA was interested in hiring contractors to torch 1,000 pounds of marijuana per hour for at least eight consecutive hours per day.…
Here are a few short reviews of movies that will be released on March 29 in San Antonio theaters, Netflix or VOD platforms. Diane Diane is a rarity in Hollywood – a film that gives the starring role to an actress in her 70s and surrounds her with more veteran actors to tell a story…
Taste special bourbon cocktails from five of San Antonio’s best bartenders during the Garrison Brothers Bourbon Brawl semi-final competition on Thursday, April 4. The bartenders, who were selected during the statewide Bourbon Takeover of Texas events, will compete for a shot at the semi-finals and a $10,000 prize from nonprofit Good Bourbon for a Good Cause.…
Dorćol Distilling + Brewing Co. is on the rise, y’all. The San Antonio-based outfit was named the fastest-growing independent brewery in Texas for 2018 in a new report from the Brewers Association. The list looks at the diversity and growth of breweries across the Lone Star State to determine how the craft-beer industry is changing.…
San Antonio’s Chef Cooperatives will host a unique, farm-to-table dinner experience — aptly named Toats McGoats — to benefit Goatilicious, a New Braunfels goat dairy farm, on Sunday, May 19. Chef Cooperative members including Jeff White of Eastside Kitchenette, James T. Canter of Guerrilla Gourmet and Stephen Paprocki of Texas Black Gold Garlic will be on-site to…
Death Cab for Cutie wrote some of the most emotive early-2000s anthems ever, which solidified their legacy in the indie rock world. Between Transatlanticism and Plans, the band explored themes of love, relationship and social interaction, romanticizing depression in a way that sad angsty teens could really get into. Supporting act My Brightest Diamond is…
Heading into Thursday night’s showdown against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and subsequent Manu Ginobili jersey retirement ceremony, the current longest-tenured player on the Spurs roster anticipated plenty of emotion. “It’s obviously a special day, a heartfelt day for a lot of people in the San Antonio community and far, far beyond,” Patty Mills said at shootaround.…
The Gay Gods must have heard us, because Cher is coming to San Antonio. After the 72-year-old “If I Could Turn Back Time” singer last year announced her first tour in 13 years but with no Texas stops, we were a little bummed. Which we may or may not have pointed out. We’d like to think Cher noticed…
Days after landing on the cover of Texas Monthly for his history of standing up to the president on border issues, U.S. Rep. Will Hurd appears to have gone all-in for Team Trump. On Thursday, the San Antonio Republican joined the other GOP members on the House Intelligence Committee in demanding the resignation of Rep.…
Kodak Black can’t not keep it real, almost to a fault. Sort of like how Norwegian black metal artists go to the lengths of burning down churches. Well, maybe not so much anymore, but still… Some rappers maybe immerse themselves in the lifestyle that they rap about to give their sound more of an edge.…
While it’s easier than ever to take snapshots of our animal companions, most of these memories end up ensconced in the cloud, never to see the true light of day. Instead of relying on a stash of heavily filtered Instagram posts, why not commemorate your pet with something tangible in your home? We’ve rounded up…
Pet treats have come a long way from those sad, bone-shaped biscuits sold in grocery stores. You know, the ones with that strange and faintly musty smell. Today, you’ll find specialized pet bakeries serving up chic cakes, cupcakes and cookies for both kittens and pups — and preparing them with some of the same quality ingredients…
SOLI Chamber Ensemble reunites with Brazilian-American vocalist and composer Clarice Assad, a powerhouse performer whose prolific output includes genre-bending compositions and improvisatory performances. Assad synthesizes elements of jazz and world music in new works that showcase extended vocal techniques, often employing scatting and improvisational figures in tandem with more traditional settings of lyric poetry. SOLI…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating the city of San Antonio for potential First Amendment violations after the city council voted to prevent Chick-fil-A — a franchise known for opposing same-sex marriage — from opening a location in the city’s airport. “The Constitution’s protection of religious liberty is somehow even better than Chick-fil-A’s chicken,”…
As far as cinematic symbols from the animal kingdom go, horses have always brought with them a feeling of romanticism for the strength, beauty and sense of freedom they exemplify on the big screen. It’s particularly true when the script focuses on the bond being created between man and mammal — from 1979’s The Black…
A special meeting early this week of the Bexar County Democratic Party may go down in the group’s history as the Monday Night Massacre. Capping months of BCDP infighting, Chairwoman Monica Alcantara guided precinct chairs through a PowerPoint presentation listing her allegations against other local party officials — ranging from failing to make IRS filings…
After surviving numerous lineup changes, tweaks in sound and the death of guitarist Davy Jones, the Hickoids are gearing up for a two-day celebration of their 35 years as a band with one show in Austin and another in San Antonio. Fronted by singer Jeff Smith, who runs San Antonio’s Saustex record label, the band…
After featuring 117 musicians, 10 visual artists and four poets over the past six years, Caralyn and Hills Snyder of the indie folk band Wolverton are closing the San Antonio chapter of their Wolverton Home Concerts series. “This is not a disappearing act. We will always be connected to San Antonio,” Hills Snyder said, adding…
More than a century before Hillary Clinton got demonized by Trump and his “basket of deplorables,” eccentric suffragette and presidential hopeful Victoria Woodhull was grappling with a sinister nickname: “Mrs. Satan.” Born in rural Ohio in 1938, she and her nine siblings experienced rough upbringings at the hands of an illiterate mother who reportedly “cursed…
A new spring line of PEEPS-flavored donuts and coffees will land in San Antonio Dunkin’ stores on April 1. For a limited time, customers can add the classic Easter treat to any of the chain’s hot and iced coffee options, as well as espresso, frozen coffee and chocolate drinks. Participating Dunkin’ shops will also offer special PEEPS…
In a move that may help build broader support for the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, city council has delayed a vote on the measure until fall. “Action and adaptation to a changing climate is too important not to get it right, and we are taking the time needed to craft a consensus document that achieves our…
To walk into Madurai Mes is a walk into the unexpected: The space’s uniform, dunked-in-milk-chocolate color evokes Willy Wonka more than a vibrant memory of India’s mirrored fabrics and Bollywood musicals. There’s nothing wrong with playing against stereotype, but it does mean that diners will have to find sensory spirit and spice from another source,…
This article was originally published by our sister publication Out In SA. Republican Rep. Chip Roy, who represents Texas’ 21st Congressional District, which includes northeastern San Antonio, has sent a letter to city council asking for an explanation why it banned Chick-Fil-A from opening a restaurant at the airport. Council voted March 21 against a Chick-Fil-A…
Houston Street is lined with businesses that reflect San Antonio’s history and growth; some restaurants and bars become institutions and industry leaders, while others open and close within a year. Jet-Setter — a new cocktail lounge from Benjamin Krick, former bar manager at Juniper Tar, and Lucas Bradbury of Earth Burger and Bok Choy — is…
About two weeks after Andre McDonald requested a bail reduction, a judge on Wednesday approved that his bond be lowered from $2 million. Andre McDonald’s lawyers argued that $2 million was excessive given the charges of tampering with evidence in relation to his wife Andreen McDonald’s disappearance. Judge Frank J. Castro approved the reduction to…
As the Spurs franchise gears up for Thursday night’s jersey retirement ceremony for Manu Ginobili, current and former Spurs players have taken to the media to gush about their favorite Argentinean. In a new interview with Tim Duncan, Mr. Fundamental said Ginobili “broke the system” in terms of head coach Gregg Popovich’s coaching style. But…
Editor’s Note: Jade Esteban Estrada is the writer of Glitter Political, a series of articles detailing San Antonio’s political scene. With clear eyes and an effortless smile, San Antonio City Councilman Rey Saldaña is looking back on his eight-year tenure without a single regret. As he approaches his final days in office, his administrative workspace…
For this show, a couple of new-school Texas roots music hotshots join forces to double the delight for attendees at Texas’ oldest dancehall. First of all, the elder of the two-headed behemoth of a bill is Austin’s Band of Heathens. Known since its 2005 start for delivering an ass-kicking live show, the Heathens serve up…
San Antonio has made great strides with cat and dog rescue work, particularly with the widespread implementation of Trap Neuter Release (TNR) programs for the feral cat populations across the city. Organizations like the Animal Defense League, Humane Society of San Antonio and others have helped rescue and rehome countless animals, as well as promote…
Self-described as a de-colonial, feminist punk collective aimed at creating a network of safe radical music spaces in San Antonio, Xingonas in the Pit are throwing the city’s first black punk festival — Afropunk in the Pit. Our immediate response? Yass, queen! The Saturday, March 30, festival will feature the punk stylings of BLXPTN, Pleasure…
Remember when Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told the world there would be “no bathroom bill” this legislative session? Senate Bill 17, which advanced to the full Texas Senate earlier this week, may not ban transgender people from using public bathrooms, but its outcome is just as worrisome to LGBTQ Texans. The new measure, introduced by…
Remember when we told you San Antonio was getting its own Bravo reality TV series, replete with catty comebacks, withering side-eye and maybe even a little hair pulling? Looks the network has finally unveiled the name of the show — Texicanas — and the date of its debut — Tuesday, May 7, at 9 p.m.…
Iconic snacks — hearty chili or sweet, tangy and spicy raspas — help get us ready for San Antonio’s rising temperatures and Fiesta season. Chamoy City Limits, a popular food and ice cream truck, is blessing us with these beloved eats with a weekly lunchtime pop-up at Feliz Modern starting Friday, April 5. Owner Ana Fernandez, who pivoted from…
Around a dozen San Antonio acts played Austin’s South by Southwest the festival this year. After they’d had a week to unwind and reflect, we thought we’d catch up with a handful to ask them they got out of the experience. KP tha Profit // Rapper So, first off, how did the show go?It was…
San Antonians love urban legends, so much so that local brand BarbacoApparel has created a sticker dedicated to one of the Alamo City’s spookiest tales. Locals are obsessed with the story of the Dancing Devil at El Camaroncito Night Club. For those who aren’t aware, it goes like this: On Halloween 1975, a handsome young…
One of San Antonio’s biggest megachurches is set to expand its footprint on the Alamo City. Community Bible Church has announced plans for a second location in order to attract non-religious residents, according to News 4 San Antonio. The existing location near Loop 1604 and Highway 281 has roughly 3,500 seats, though the the megachurch’s upcoming…
The James Beard Foundation Wednesday announced that only four Texas nominees, including San Antonio chef Steve McHugh (Cured), remained in the running for the 2019 James Beard Awards. A press conference naming the finalists — chefs, restaurants, producers and cookbooks considered to be industry leaders — was livestreamed from Hugo’s in Houston by 2017 award-winning chef Hugo Ortega.…
With the amount of violence that takes place around the world every single day, it’s impossible to keep up with the headlines from one’s own city, state and country, much less the harrowing incidents that happen thousands of miles away. Who remembers that last November, Boko Haram shot and killed 118 Nigerian soldiers on a…
The Alamo City is blessed — for part of the year, anyway — with great weather. And that makes for some great patio options. Even better, there are plenty that welcome humans and pets alike. Unless business owners invite you to do otherwise, bring a leash for your pets and be mindful of their well-being, especially…
This article was originally published by our sister publication Out In SA. District 6 City Councilman and mayoral candidate Greg Brockhouse has taken it upon himself to write a letter of apology to Chick-fil-A for the City Council’s recent vote to ban the restaurant from the San Antonio Airport for its anti-LGBTQ beliefs. In his…
Sorry, house cats and dogs. It’s about time a few other pets got some attention in the world of cinema. In this list, you’re not going to find Lassie or Benji or Garfield or that creepy-ass cat from the Pet Sematary remake. Below are some of our favorite exotic pets that have been featured in…
As March slips into our rearview mirror, another Contemporary Art Month (CAM) draws to a close with the annual presentation of the CAMMIE Awards, which recognize “excellence and diversity throughout the city’s rich landscape.” Essentially a wrap party celebrating CAM’s most impactful happenings, the casual ceremony brings artists, curators, gallerists, museum folks and art scenesters…
Ah, the ’80s: a decade filled with perms, tacky earrings and American WASPs’ favorite obsession, the Satanic Panic. Set in a quiet suburb, The Gate imagines the nightmare of pearl-clutching parents — unbeknownst to their guardians, the neighborhood children open a yawning portal to hell, with none other than that so-called metal music! In his…
Favorite Son is singer-songwriter Cooper Greenberg on guitar plus a couple of friends on bass and percussion. We were duly impressed when we saw the group play at Imagine Books & Records’ Imagine Fest a few weeks back. Driven by Greenberg’s clever guitar work, Favorite Son matches the rustic textures of Americana with the soulful…
May’s election may not hinge on whether voters get behind Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s ambitious transportation plan or accept chief opponent Greg Brockhouse’s explanation for why he was reportedly at the center of a pair of domestic disturbance calls. It may not even come down to the candidates’ diametrically opposed views on the city’s climate action…
Earlier this month, ESPN analyst and former NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy notably praised Spurs icon Manu Ginobili, calling the Argentinian his “favorite player to watch.” Van Gundy expressed admiration for Ginobili’s “combination of flair, competitive spirit, team-first attitude, willingness to accept the sixth-man role, start at certain times, never back down” — all qualities that…
Savage Love Live stormed into Revolution Hall in Portland, Oregon. Comedian Corina Lucas absolutely killed it before our sold-out crowd, singer-songwriter Elisabeth Pixley-Fink performed an amazing set, and two lovely couples competed in our first (and most likely last) Mama Bird Cupcake Eating Contest. I wasn’t able to get to all of the audience-submitted questions,…
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Kermit the Frog from Sesame Street is the world’s most famous puppet. He has recorded songs, starred in films and TV shows, and written an autobiography. His image has appeared on postage stamps and he has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Kermit’s beginnings were humble, however. When his…
Jesse Cazares has been frequenting the Bonham Exchange since he was 18. It’s been his club of choice for great music, dancing and throwing back a few cocktails in the main video bar or out on the patio. He was drawn by storied gay nightclub’s openness and acceptance, not to mention the music. So, when…
Fans of hardware-based electronic music that defers to adventurousness over adrenaline are in for a treat of a double bill this week. For starters, local lovers of outré electro will likely be familiar with Austin’s Boan. The duo, comprised of José Cota (also of SSLEEPERHOLD) and Mariana Saldaña (previously of //TENSE//), makes stark and romantic…
British singer-songwriter Ella Mai, a low-key R&B powerhouse in the making, is bringing her considerable talents to town this week. While not a household name (yet), she’s been putting in the work for several years and started to rise to prominence thanks to the popularity of her 2018 single “Boo’d Up.” The release was produced,…
Canadian crooner, songwriter, producer, and actor Michael Bublé is an international institution at this point. That doesn’t mean that everyone in the world loves him, but it’s certainly hard to escape him. Since the early 2000s, Bublé has enjoyed wild success on the merits of his singular voice, which situates him squarely in the lineage…
Proof that you can go viral even without Kim Kardashian’s butt, an animatronic devil baby or a tiny hamster eating tiny burritos, the event series PechaKucha (Japanese for “chit chat”) began in Tokyo in 2003 and has since spread to 1,000 other cities all over the world. Devised by architects Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham…
Since its formation in 1978, the India Association of San Antonio (IASA) has evolved from a small group of dedicated volunteers to a nonprofit umbrella over cultural, religious and charitable groups representing the Alamo City’s growing South Asian community. Built around a concept of “unity in diversity,” IASA functions as an online directory for local…
A provocative pioneer of the Alamo City’s burlesque revival, the all-female troupe Stars and Garters is in the midst of celebrating a full decade of “putting the bare in Bexar county.” Having scored top honors multiple times in the Current’s Best of San Antonio readers’ poll, the gals are gearing up to Shimmy and Shake…
Taking cues from Colombia’s bike-centric Ciclovía (Spanish for “cycleway”) and the host of similar recreational initiatives it inspired around the world, San Antonio launched its own Síclovía in 2011 as a collaborative endeavor between the Mayor’s Fitness Council, the YMCA and other like-minded organizations. In keeping with its predecessors, the biannual event blocks off miles…
Sometimes when musicians move away from San Antonio to further their careers, they receive a backlash. But, with Darian Thomas, who’s coming up on a year since relocating to Brooklyn, it seems like the SA community is continuing to cheer him on. From growing up with the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio (YOSA) and performing…
Deftly drafted and intricately layered, the fascinating works of accomplished local artist Leigh Anne Lester suggest flora collected from an alien planet. A native of Shreveport who earned a BFA in painting from UTSA and co-directed the small but mighty gallery Cactus Bra Space in the Blue Star Arts Complex for 19 years, Lester has…
Over the last four decades, self-described “artivist” David Zamora Casas has delighted, shocked and intrigued San Antonio audiences with paintings, installations, altars and performance works that essentially present the artist himself as a canvas. Fusing elements of folk and outsider art with nods to the aesthetics of Frida Kahlo and Salvador Dalí, the DIY spirit of…
