H-E-B shoppers can now bank where they shop for groceries via the chain’s new debit card

H-E-B’s new debit card acts more like a savings account than other traditional store-branded debit cards, company officials said.

by Michael Karlis September 13, 2022November 28, 2023

News

Politics and pandemic are driving Texas teachers to consider quitting, survey finds

An online survey of 1,291 teachers by the Charles Butt Foundation shows more teacher dissatisfaction as Texas school districts scramble to attract talent.

by Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune September 10, 2022August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

Versa, Nothing Bundt Cakes: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week

In this week’s most-read Current food news, culinary curiosity-seekers can get the deets on upcoming openings and a new menu.

by San Antonio Current Staff August 26, 2022March 31, 2024

Food & Drink

H-E-B looking to hire 250 associates at locations around San Antonio

The career fair on Aug. 23 will be held at all H-E-B, Central Market, and Mi Tienda locations around Texas.

by Michael Karlis August 19, 2022July 25, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s Central Market reviving annual Hatch Chile Festival for 27th year

The annual fest celebrates the world-famous green chile pepper only grown in Hatch, New Mexico.

by Nina Rangel July 28, 2022August 2, 2025

Food & Drink

Texas brewer known for zany pickle beers introducing variety pack in San Antonio with two new flavors

The variety assortment will include its Spicy and Bloody Mary flavors as well as two new flavors exclusive to the 12-pack.

by Nina Rangel July 12, 2022June 16, 2025

Food & Drink

Texas’ Yellowbird hot sauce expands national retail footprint with Academy Sports deal

The new partnership allows for all five of the brand’s classic fiery hot sauces to be sold at Academy stores.

by Nina Rangel July 10, 2022June 20, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s Second Pitch Beer releasing 4 new beers in as many weeks

Of those new brews, Second Pitch’s Mexican-style lager will be available in local H-E-B stores.

by Nina Rangel June 29, 2022July 23, 2025

News

28 hills people from the San Antonio area will die on

by San Antonio Current Staff June 24, 2022February 8, 2026

News

City of San Antonio’s free Fourth of July Celebration returning to Woodlawn Lake Park

Food trucks and vendors will serve up summer eats to fuel carnival games and family activities.

by Nina Rangel June 15, 2022June 24, 2024

News

San Antonio-based H-E-B deploys mobile kitchens, launches donation initiative in support of Uvalde

H-E-B has so far committed $500,000 to aid community support centers, first responders and the local school district.

by Nina Rangel May 26, 2022October 11, 2024

News

H-E-B launches home furnishings concept in recently opened New Braunfels store

The grocery store chain hopes to add similar departments to 25 stores by the end of this year.

by Michael Karlis May 16, 2022March 26, 2025

Music

Smoking Tracks: Roll these 12 blaze-worthy songs from Texas artists into your 4/20 playlist

These smoker’s anthems cross multiple genres, from rock and jazz to country and conjunto.

by Sanford Nowlin April 20, 2022February 25, 2026

News

Forbes Billionaires, Youngest Mariachi Singer: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Current readers also gravitated to a story about Texans crossing into New Mexico in big numbers to purchase legal weed.

by San Antonio Current Staff April 15, 2022May 5, 2025

Food & Drink

H-E-B and Texas Beer Co. team up with Hill Country Conservancy for Earth Day benefit brew

Wild Texas Kolsch is advertised as an easy-drinking, 4.8% ABV sipper with notes of lemon zest and hops.

by Nina Rangel April 15, 2022July 21, 2025

Food & Drink

Trump-era aluminum tariffs still hurting San Antonio brewers, beer consumers

The owner of local brewery Second Pitch says the tariffs are making it hard for craft beer companies to grow.

by Nina Rangel April 15, 2022June 14, 2025

News

Three San Antonio residents make Forbes’ annual billionaires list

San Antonio’s billionaires have a combined net worth of over $5 billion.

by Michael Karlis April 14, 2022August 2, 2025

News

30 vintage San Antonio TV commercials that will make you laugh, groan and feel nostalgic

by San Antonio Current Staff March 29, 2022

Food & Drink

Texas sauce made for hot wing-eating YouTube series Hot Ones now available in stores

The YouTube show has made celebrities including Jimmy Kimmel, Megan Thee Stallion and Tom Holland indulge in the fiery sauce.

by Nina Rangel March 25, 2022July 3, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio-based Weathered Souls’ first Girl Scout Cookie beer will hit H-E-B shelves this month

A percentage of the imperial stout’s proceeds will go to Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas.

by Nina Rangel March 14, 2022June 22, 2025