Hispanic Elvis “Though the debate rages whether he’s “Mexican Elvis” or “Hispanic Elvis,” he’s a beloved local celebrity — and he’s not Spurs Jesus. The costume is more relevant than ever now that the guy’s got his own mural. Photo via Instagram / taino_impressions Credit: Instagram / taino_impressions

A pair of Texas celebrities were at the center of the Current‘s most-read stories of the week.

One is a San Antonio street performer who endeared himself to tourists and locals alike with his eccentric charm. The other is a Houston-based senator who seems hellbent on seizing the title of Biggest Douchebag in Washington (and there’s no shortage of competition on that front).

That’s right, our most-read story of the week was about airport ticket counter staff calling the cops on Sen. Ted Cruz after the tantrum-prone Republican had a meltdown over a missed flight. It’s worth noting that Cruz was one of only a handful of members of the Senate who voiced “strong opposition” to putting unruly airline passengers on the federal no-fly list following a rash of passenger attacks on flight attendants.

Our second-most read story involved the sad news that Hispanic Elvis, a fixture at downtown market square, is now in hospice care, according to his brother. The flamboyant street performer contracted COVID-19 and an esophageal infection earlier this year, and in an online fundraiser, his brother said he’s made funeral arrangements for the local celebrity.

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This article appears in Mar 23 – Apr 5, 2022.