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Texas House passes bill banning teens from using social media

The bill aims to prevent anyone under the age of 18 from using social media in Texas.

by Stephanie Koithan May 1, 2025May 29, 2025

The bill aims to prevent anyone under the age of 18 from using social media in Texas.

Food & Drink

San Antonio franchise of Dirty Dough cookie chain asks for help keeping the lights on

‘We need to sell 500 cookies to keep our doors open,’ a Thursday Facebook post read.

by Nina Rangel April 12, 2024May 14, 2025

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Supporters of Moses Rose’s Hideout rally against op-ed by San Antonio Report’s Bob Rivard

The editorial prompted angry online posts, including one calling Rivard ‘the new face of “Karen” for San Antonio.’

by Michael Karlis February 2, 2023May 27, 2024

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These Texans were trying to help run elections. Then Ken Paxton’s office launched criminal investigations.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton hasn’t just been pursuing supposed voter fraud. His office has also criminally investigated at least 10 election workers, in a harbinger of potential post-midterm turmoil.

by Cassandra Jaramillo and Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica November 5, 2022November 2, 2024

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San Antonio Rep. Castro, others ask social media to curb Spanish-language election disinformation

‘I’ve been disappointed to see [social media companies] tolerate lies in Spanish that would never be tolerated in English,’ Castro said.

by Sanford Nowlin October 14, 2022August 17, 2023

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Trump allies probe for election system weaknesses in Texas and other key states

Operation Eagles Wings, led by former Trump National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, is interviewing local election officials and compiling data that could be used to challenge or disrupt elections.

by Jen Fifield, Votebeat October 3, 2022August 17, 2023

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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

Chinese online retailer Shein popping into San Antonio’s River Center Mall this weekend

The stop at San Antonio’s Shops at Rivercenter is part of company’s ‘SHEINTexas’ tour.

by Michael Karlis September 7, 2022June 5, 2025

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San Antonio teacher fired for ‘unprofessional’ comment captured on video

‘The very fact that you exist annoys me!’ the terminated teacher appears to tells a student in a video clip circulated on social media.

by Michael Karlis August 31, 2022May 20, 2025

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Texas police department under fire after officer posts selfie with Kyle Rittenhouse

Rittenhouse was acquitted of homicide after fatally shooting two people during a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020.

by Michael Karlis August 12, 2022May 7, 2024

Food & Drink

These San Antonio restaurants are hosting singles events to spark summer romance

The events range from a downtown speed dating gathering to a wine mixer that helps raise money for Haven for Hope.

by Nina Rangel July 18, 2022July 7, 2025

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Assclown Alert: Spreading unfounded hate after the Uvalde shooting with Rep. Paul Gosar

The Arizona Congressman fired off a tweet — which he subsequently deleted — claiming without proof that the Uvalde shooter was a ‘transsexual leftist illegal alien.’

by Sanford Nowlin May 31, 2022August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s latest all-you-can-eat sushi spot, Umiya, is now open

The new eatery, which also includes a full bar, has taken over the far Northwest San Antonio space that formerly housed Drew Brees’ Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux.

by Nina Rangel May 31, 2022July 2, 2025

Food & Drink

Nestle Toll House Café in San Antonio’s Culebra Commons permanently closing

In 2020, the owner asked community members to help her ride out the pandemic.

by Nina Rangel May 4, 2022June 2, 2025

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How Sandy Hook lies and the Jan. 6 inquiry threaten to undo Alex Jones

The conspiracy theorist recently sought immunity from federal prosecutors investigating the U.S. Capitol riot. Three of his companies have filed for bankruptcy in an apparent bid to delay his Sandy Hook defamation trial.