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Fans react to snub of San Antonio's Wembanyama for Defensive Player of the Year

'They just don't want to give it to a 19/20 year old,' one San Antonio fan tweeted.

By Michael Karlis

Spurs fans and amateur sports analysts aired their grievances on social media after San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama was passed over Tuesday for the NBA's Defensive of the Player of the Year award. During the Celtics' blowout victory over the Cavaliers, the NBA announced that Rudy Gobert had won the league's Defensive Player of the Year award for the fourth time — even though fellow Frenchman Wembanyama also posted stellar stats...

Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama high-fives teammate Devin Vassell during a matchup against the Houston Rockets earlier this season.

San Antonio-Austin Rep. Chip Roy claims immigration will lead to 'Sharia law' in U.S.

Roy claimed immigration will lead to Islamic religious law soon being 'forced upon the American people.'

By Sanford Nowlin

U.S. Congressman Chip Roy speaks earlier this year in Iowa.

Everything we saw as Night Club brought its darkwave sounds to San Antonio's Paper Tiger

By San Antonio Current Staff

Everything we saw as Night Club brought its darkwave sounds to San Antonio's Paper Tiger

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Councilwoman introduces proposals to curb San Antonio's dangerous-dog problem

By Michael Karlis

District 7 Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito, at podium, is joined by Raymond Najera (right) and Beatrice and Max De Los Santos (left).

Texas-based Tito's Handmade Vodka introduces cocktail book

By Nina Rangel

Tito’s Handmade Vodka has launched a 200-page cocktail recipe book.

San Antonio food truck park El Camino draws criticism for anti-'Edgar' post

By Michael Karlis

San Antonio food truck park El Camino draws criticism for anti-'Edgar' post

New study ranks San Antonio as one of nation's top moving destinations

By Travis E. Poling

Houston, San Antonio, Charlotte, Atlanta and Las Vegas were the nation's top five destinations for do-it-yourself movers.

Blues artist Cedric Burnside will bring his heartfelt sound to San Antonio this weekend

By Sanford Nowlin

Burnside’s I Be Trying won a Grammy in 2022 for Best Traditional Blues Album.

San Antonio researchers land research dollars to improve trauma care using AI

By Travis E. Poling

The longer it takes to provide care in the so-called “golden hour” after a traumatic injury, the lower the chances of patient survival, medical experts say.

Gruene Tea Haus now open north of San Antonio

By Nina Rangel

Gruene Tea Haus owners Casey and Albert Luna, left to right, opened their venture April 27.

Feds investigate another Texas school district for its gender identity mandate

By Nina Banks, The Texas Tribune

Free pronoun buttons at the AISD "Pride Out!" Party in the Park event at Eastside Early College High School in Austin on Saturday, Mar. 26, 2022. There were fill-in-the-blank and other options not pictured as well.
The University of Texas at Austin laid off some 50 staffers who did DEI work for the campus.

By Kevin Sanchez

Bad Takes: Texas Republicans' war on DEI is a war on public institutions

Brandon "AK Guy" Herrera is running against incumbent U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales to represent a South Texas district that includes a portion of San Antonio.

By Sanford Nowlin

Assclown Alert: Getting what you wish for with the Texas Republican Party

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Steve Rude’s work draws inspiration from comic artists such as Jack Kirby along with American illustrators including Norman Rockwell and Andrew Loomis. While adept at penciling and inking, Rude is revered for his dynamic painting skills.

By Sanford Nowlin

Comic Book Hero: Indie-comics legend Steve Rude presenting free painting workshop in San Antonio

This portait of San Antonio visual artist Ethel Shipton is among the works by El Paso-born conceptual artist Celia  Álvarez  Muñoz on display through Jan. 19, 2025, at Ruby City.

By Anjali Gupta

Celia Álvarez Muñoz's exhibition Los Brillantes offers heartfelt portraits of San Antonio artists

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Flavor offers free chef-prepared bites from an array of popular dining spots along with cocktails, wine and beer.

By Nina Rangel

The Current's San Antonio Flavor returns, featuring culinary creations from 30 restaurants

San Antonio chef Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin owns and operates Pearl’s Best Quality Daughter.

By Nina Rangel

Self-Sufficient Star: San Antonio chef Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin isn't done blazing culinary trails

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In 2022, Night Club wowed San Antonio fans during its opening slot for Puscifer at the Boeing Center.

By Mike McMahan

Dancing in the Dark: Night Club bringing its synth-heavy sounds to San Antonio's Paper Tiger

"What better way to get myself back into performing in San Antonio than at Fiesta?" Gutierrez told the Current.

By Kiko Martinez

Rudi Gutierrez performing first San Antonio concert since appearing on The Voice

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Alleged Market Square Fiesta shooter was out on $35,000 bond

By Michael Karlis

Mikey Valdez, 18, was arrested on felony charges including theft of vehicle, unauthorized use of a vehicle and unlawful carrying of a weapon earlier this month, according to court records.

Texas exotic hunts are dangerously unregulated

By Amber Gobell, The Texas Observer

The scimitar-horned oryx is extinct in the wild, although a few thousand exist on private game reserves and zoos around the world.

Bexar County jury awards $82 million to family of UTSA grad killed in drunk driving crash

By Michael Karlis

The family of Taylor McCowan, a San Antonio nursing student, filed a wrongful death suit after she was struck by a man convicted of driving drunk.

San Antonio store mistakenly sells Wembanyama ROTY T-shirts before award is given

By Michael Karlis

The NBA first revealed that Wemby was a top-three finalist for the Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year awards on April 22.
Everything we saw as Night Club brought its darkwave sounds to San Antonio's Paper Tiger

Everything we saw as Night Club brought its darkwave sounds to San Antonio's Paper Tiger
Everything we saw as Interpol brought its moody sounds to San Antonio's Boeing Center

Everything we saw as Interpol brought its moody sounds to San Antonio's Boeing Center
This San Antonio-area home for sale has cliffside access to the Guadalupe River

This San Antonio-area home for sale has cliffside access to the Guadalupe River
The San Antonio Conservation Society just slashed the price on its King William headquarters by $500K

The San Antonio Conservation Society just slashed the price on its King William headquarters by $500K
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