Chef of San Antonio staple Van’s Chinese Seafood Restaurant says restaurant is closing

The restaurant’s proximity to downtown and elevated approach to Asian cuisine made it a popular spot for power lunches during its heyday.

by Nina Rangel April 14, 2023July 16, 2025

The restaurant’s proximity to downtown and elevated approach to Asian cuisine made it a popular spot for power lunches during its heyday.

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Report: Hundreds of indigenous remains housed at UTSA, Witte Museum despite federal law

UTSA official said they are trying to repatriate the remains to the rightful parties.

by Michael Karlis January 23, 2023December 14, 2023

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Joe Biden wants everyone to know he’s not pardoning pot dealers

In a speech, the President said his cannabis pardon doesn’t extend people who sell the substance.

by Sanford Nowlin October 25, 2022May 23, 2024

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Game wardens name longtime San Antonio eatery Van’s Restaurant in illegal shark fin investigation

State officials at first declined to name the restaurant involved in the criminal probe.

by Nina Rangel September 23, 2022April 15, 2025

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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

Gov. Greg Abbott puts on a happy face during one of his U.S. border cosplay sessions.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll begin expelling migrants, setting up legal fight with federal officials

The move appears to put the Republican governor in violation of existing law that gives the federal government jurisdiction over immigration enforcement.

by Sanford Nowlin July 7, 2022September 19, 2024

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Medical Cannabis, Shark Fin Bust: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Texas’ expanded medical cannabis program clearly has the interest of a lot of readers.

by San Antonio Current Staff April 22, 2022March 31, 2025

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Game wardens find 381 shark fins at San Antonio restaurant, start criminal investigation

State officials declined to name the restaurant because it’s now part of the criminal probe.

by Sanford Nowlin April 19, 2022May 14, 2025

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Austin may allow first responders to obtain medical marijuana prescriptions for their PTSD

If the rule changes, those who carry firearms or drive motor vehicles still wouldn’t be able to use legal pot.

by Sanford Nowlin March 29, 2022August 5, 2025

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Chef of San Antonio staple Van’s Chinese Seafood Restaurant says restaurant is closing

Report: Hundreds of indigenous remains housed at UTSA, Witte Museum despite federal law

Joe Biden wants everyone to know he’s not pardoning pot dealers

Game wardens name longtime San Antonio eatery Van’s Restaurant in illegal shark fin investigation

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll begin expelling migrants, setting up legal fight with federal officials

Game wardens find 381 shark fins at San Antonio restaurant, start criminal investigation

Austin may allow first responders to obtain medical marijuana prescriptions for their PTSD

Interest is building in Delta-8 THC, but its scientific study is hampered by inconsistent rules

San Antonio U.S. Rep. Chip Roy disregards federal mask rules on a commercial airline flight

Employees of San Antonio’s Lion & Rose Sue, Alleging They Were Fired Over COVID-19 Symptoms