Monkeypox cases top 100 in Texas, five in San Antonio, but there’s no need to panic

Cases are mild, it’s far less contagious than COVID-19, and there is a vaccine, a local infectious disease expert explained.

by Michael Karlis July 21, 2022December 29, 2024

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Bad Takes: Gov. Greg Abbott’s focus on fentanyl comes as he looks to deflect from his failures

The governor is showing concern about overdose deaths as he faces scrutiny for mishandling gun violence, COVID-19 and the electrical grid.

by Kevin Sanchez July 19, 2022May 11, 2025

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Car Wash Thieves, Beto O’Rourke: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Strangely, our most-read story involved a carwash owner venting on TikTok about a burglary at his business.

by San Antonio Current Staff July 15, 2022August 3, 2023

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San Antonio man whose carwash was robbed tries to quell Internet accusations against wrong woman

The business owner’s TikTok video led some to falsely accuse a local dancer.

by Michael Karlis July 15, 2022May 2, 2025

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Owner of San Antonio car wash offering $5 washes to thank public for help identifying alleged thieves

‘If you enjoy dancing in the bar and your name is a month, we’re on to ya,’ the owner said in a TikTok video. ‘I’d make yourself present.’

by Michael Karlis July 14, 2022June 13, 2025

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Church in Texas Hill Country town of Boerne to give free gasoline to drivers this weekend

Around 150 lucky drivers will get about five to six gallons of free gas as part of an annual event where church members do good deeds for the community.

by Michael Karlis July 14, 2022August 17, 2023

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Edwards Aquifer Authority warns residents that stage 4 water restrictions are likely by August

The aquifer’s J-17 well level dropped more than 4 feet in the past 10 days.

by Michael Karlis July 14, 2022May 29, 2025

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Two indicted former San Antonio police officers slapped with indefinite suspensions

A Bexar County grand jury indicted the officers on accusations they repeatedly punched a suspect.

by Sanford Nowlin July 12, 2022June 25, 2025

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Texas officials agree to release surveillance footage from Uvalde mass shooting

The update comes as some lawmakers accuse the Texas Department of Public Safety of orchestrating a coverup.

by Michael Karlis July 11, 2022August 17, 2023

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Study: 80% of home shoppers in San Antonio say they’d be willing to spend over budget

Around 46% of potential homebuyers said they would spend $50,000 over budget if it meant owning a home.

by Michael Karlis July 8, 2022April 29, 2024

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Shitty Beaches, Elmo vs. Cruz: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

This week’s top stories were largely about gross subjects, from fecal contamination at the beach to rats in the kitchen.

by San Antonio Current Staff July 8, 2022August 3, 2023

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San Antonio man dies after setting off firework on top of his head

The rocket exploded from the bottom of the tube, opening up the man’s cranium.

by Michael Karlis July 6, 2022April 29, 2025

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Tejano Music Awards will make in-person return this fall at San Antonio’s Tech Port Arena

The Nov. 26 ceremony also will mark its debut at the new, $70 million South Side venue.

by Michael Karlis July 6, 2022April 2, 2024

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Taco Cabana reopens San Antonio location after viral TikTok shows rats in the kitchen

The taco chain said it moved ‘swiftly and efficiently’ to address the rodent issue at the Northwest San Antonio store.

by Michael Karlis July 5, 2022May 20, 2025

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Fireworks likely to blame for San Antonio house fires over Fourth of July weekend

Despite local fireworks bans, July 4 was an “extremely busy day” for the fire department, its chief said.

by Michael Karlis July 5, 2022July 9, 2024

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San Antonio police arrest Bexar County deputy, who faces accusations of DWI, evading arrest

‘It’s my belief he knowingly gambled with his career and is well on his way to losing that bet,’ the sheriff said.

by Sanford Nowlin July 5, 2022July 28, 2025

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San Antonio developer wants to build baseball stadium downtown

Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert confirmed rumors of a possible downtown stadium but said he opposes the project.

by Michael Karlis July 3, 2022April 20, 2025

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Abortion, Migrant Deaths: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Might as well call this week’s roundup of the Current’s most-read stories the ‘Texas Atrocities Tour.’

by San Antonio Current Staff July 1, 2022August 3, 2023

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Texas board rejects proposal from group to call slavery ‘involuntary relocation’ in public schools

Deliberation on a new curriculum is being conducted as GOP lawmakers try to eradicate classroom topics that make students ‘feel discomfort.’

by Michael Karlis July 1, 2022October 15, 2024

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Feds arrest fourth suspect in connection with deaths of 53 migrants in San Antonio

Authorities arrested the fourth man after finding communications between he and the truck’s driver on a cell phone.

by Sanford Nowlin June 30, 2022August 27, 2024