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San Antonio cocktail bar Sunnyside Lounge takes over former Texan Icehouse space

The tiki-inspired cocktail bar quietly opened March 2.

by Nina Rangel March 13, 2024May 18, 2025

The tiki-inspired cocktail bar quietly opened March 2.

Longtime San Antonio watering hole The Texan Icehouse will close permanently next month

The Balcones Heights-area nightspot will serve its last cold ones on April 29.

by Nina Rangel March 31, 2023June 8, 2025

News

Pregnant Abbott Mural, Zombie Deer Disease: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

San Antonians’ imaginations were captured by artwork depicting anti-LGBTQ+ politicians Greg Abbott and Ted Cruz enjoying a tender moment.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 9, 2022August 3, 2023

Arts

Family-focused entertainment center set to open at San Antonio’s Wonderland of the Americas

Houston-based AR’s Entertainment Hub says the new location will feature mini-golf, bumper cars, laser tag and virtual reality games.

by Michael Karlis September 6, 2022July 21, 2025

Hanamaru Cafe, Mas Chingon: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week

From sushi to mezcal to hearty tavern fare, local foodies will have a wealth of new spots to try by summer’s end.

by San Antonio Current Staff April 29, 2022July 1, 2025

New San Antonio Japanese eatery Hanamaru Cafe now serving popular street snack taiyaki

Hanamaru is situated near San Antonio mainstay Minnano Japanese Grocery.

by Nina Rangel April 26, 2022June 21, 2025

News

Grand Hyatt Hotel, Santikos Bijou: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Developments surrounding two San Antonio landmarks clearly grabbed readers’ attention this week.

by San Antonio Current Staff April 8, 2022March 14, 2025

Arts

Long-running San Antonio arthouse theater the Bijou has reportedly closed its doors

The news comes after owner Santikos Entertainment purchased and reopened two Alamo Drafthouse locations.

by Sanford Nowlin April 5, 2022July 23, 2025

Milt’s Pit BBQ, Sushi Haya: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week

by San Antonio Current Staff March 11, 2022July 26, 2025

New sticky bun shop selling sweet snacks in San Antonio’s Balcones Heights neighborhood

by Nina Rangel March 8, 2022January 23, 2025

Music

Balcones Heights Jazz Festival brings a multi-talented lineup to Wonderland of the Americas Friday

by Mike McMahan July 14, 2021July 18, 2025

News

Police Believe San Antonio Man Beat His Mother to Death Following Argument

Sarah MartinezJanuary 30, 2020August 17, 2023

News

Man Arrested After Woman Allegedly Woke Up to Him Raping Her

Sarah MartinezJanuary 16, 2020May 30, 2024

News

Completely Accurate Tweets About Driving Through Leon Valley, Balcones Heights

by San Antonio Current Staff September 18, 2019

News

Both San Antonio-Area Communities With Red-Light Cameras Could Keep Them for Years Under New Texas Law

Sanford NowlinJune 3, 2019August 17, 2023

Arts

The 11 Best Homes in San Antonio Right Now For Under $200k

by San Antonio Current Staff February 15, 2016

News

10 Free Things You Have To Do This Week

Patricia ValdezJanuary 25, 2016May 21, 2025