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Texas regulators put the brakes on plan for controversial wastewater permit north of San Antonio

Builder Lennar Corp. sought to dump wastewater into Helotes Creek. A judge will now decide the fate of that plan.

by Sanford Nowlin August 14, 2024May 18, 2025

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Sen. Ted Cruz’s campaign says it will return tens of thousands in illegal donations

The GOP senator’s campaign made the promise after federal regulators asked it to explain suspicious contributions by 45 individuals.

by Sanford Nowlin August 14, 2024February 13, 2025

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Despite Abbott’s threats, rural Texas Republicans still skeptical of school vouchers

State Rep. Matt Schaefer, who didn’t vote against vouchers last session, railed against them during a Monday hearing.

by Michael Karlis August 13, 2024November 27, 2024

Food & Drink

San Antonio goth nightclub Cream no longer plans to open larger St. Paul Square location

In a Sunday social media post, the owners revealed that the deal has fallen through.

by Stephanie Koithan August 12, 2024August 5, 2025

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Man arrested after series of toilet bombings at San Antonio Wash Tub carwashes

The suspect reportedly rigged toilets to explode when unsuspecting people sat on them.

by Michael Karlis August 9, 2024June 24, 2025

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San Antonio mayoral hopeful calls fellow council member a ‘poverty pimp’ during pay debate

The comment came as council engaged in a heated debate over whether to amend the city charter to give elected leaders a pay raise.

by Michael Karlis August 8, 2024June 9, 2025

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Immigrant advocates begin documenting civil-rights abuses under Texas’ Operation Lone Star

Activists say they now have a ‘documentation tool’ to record complaints from asylum seekers who say they suffered abuse by Texas Guard troops.

by Sanford Nowlin August 8, 2024December 4, 2024

Arts

San Antonio’s inaugural Xicanx Month celebrates power, scope of the Chicano Arts Movement

Artpace, the Contemporary at Blue Star, Dock Space Annex, Ruby City, Urban 15 and other venues are taking part in the celebration.

by Anjali Gupta August 7, 2024July 25, 2025

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San Antonio’s USAA to pay $64.2 million to settle claim it overcharged service members

The settlement would settle a three-year-old class-action suit accusing USAA of sticking service members and veterans with excessive fees.

by Sanford Nowlin August 6, 2024April 15, 2025

Music

K-pop group Seventeen will bring its boy power to San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center this fall

The group’s two Alamo City dates are the only Texas stops on its latest tour, which will only hit five U.S. cities.

by Sanford Nowlin August 6, 2024July 24, 2025

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Cost of proposed San Antonio sports district could be as high as $4 billion

A newly uncovered email from a top city employee suggests the cost of upgrades beyond a new Spurs arena would be massive.

by Michael Karlis August 5, 2024January 17, 2025

Food & Drink

Acclaimed San Antonio-area burger spot Alamo Springs Cafe permanently closed

The Fredericksburg burger joint is the latest in a wave of local restaurant closures.

by Adam Doe August 5, 2024August 4, 2025

Music

Country star Zach Bryan breaks attendance record at San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center

The singer-songwriter’s Wednesday show eclipsed a 2002 record set by George Strait.

by Sanford Nowlin August 2, 2024August 5, 2025

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Top candidate for San Antonio Animal Care Services director was once under criminal investigation

Montgomery County ACS Director Aaron Johnson was investigated on claims he forged documents and improperly put down 70 animals, but he was ultimately cleared.

by Michael Karlis August 1, 2024December 30, 2024

News

Lawsuit accusing Texas of exposing prisoners to deadly heat bolstered by autopsy reports

New evidence suggests the core body temperature of at least two dead inmates reached triple digits, despite TDJC denying that heat has killed any prisoners since 2012.

by Michael Karlis July 30, 2024July 17, 2025

Arts

San Antonio Spur Sean Elliott recovering after Apple Watch detects heart issue

Medical pros at Methodist Healthcare were able to shock the NBA champ’s heart back into rhythm.

by Sanford Nowlin July 29, 2024May 18, 2025

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Chicago preparing for migrant influx after Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to send more buses

The city is preparing to host the Democratic National Convention in August.

by Michael Karlis July 25, 2024October 31, 2024

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Best of San Antonio 2024

by San Antonio Current Staff July 24, 2024July 25, 2025

Arts

Rey Lopez throwing birthday bash Thursday at San Antonio’s Bonham Exchange

Lopez is flying in superstars spanning all 16 seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race and even foreign franchises of the show.

by Bryan Rindfuss July 23, 2024July 30, 2025

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Texas’ Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick spin conspiracy theories after Biden withdraws

Abbott suggested that the Democratic Party deliberately sabotaged the president, while Patrick tweeted that Biden’s exit was orchestrated by former President Obama.

by Michael Karlis July 22, 2024October 20, 2024

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Texas regulators put the brakes on plan for controversial wastewater permit north of San Antonio

Sen. Ted Cruz’s campaign says it will return tens of thousands in illegal donations

Despite Abbott’s threats, rural Texas Republicans still skeptical of school vouchers

San Antonio goth nightclub Cream no longer plans to open larger St. Paul Square location

Man arrested after series of toilet bombings at San Antonio Wash Tub carwashes

San Antonio mayoral hopeful calls fellow council member a ‘poverty pimp’ during pay debate

Immigrant advocates begin documenting civil-rights abuses under Texas’ Operation Lone Star

San Antonio’s inaugural Xicanx Month celebrates power, scope of the Chicano Arts Movement

San Antonio’s USAA to pay $64.2 million to settle claim it overcharged service members

K-pop group Seventeen will bring its boy power to San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center this fall

Cost of proposed San Antonio sports district could be as high as $4 billion

Acclaimed San Antonio-area burger spot Alamo Springs Cafe permanently closed

Country star Zach Bryan breaks attendance record at San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center

Top candidate for San Antonio Animal Care Services director was once under criminal investigation

Lawsuit accusing Texas of exposing prisoners to deadly heat bolstered by autopsy reports

San Antonio Spur Sean Elliott recovering after Apple Watch detects heart issue

Chicago preparing for migrant influx after Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to send more buses

Best of San Antonio 2024

Rey Lopez throwing birthday bash Thursday at San Antonio’s Bonham Exchange

Texas’ Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick spin conspiracy theories after Biden withdraws