Beto Altamirano speaks during a campaign event at Southtown’s Friendly Spot last year.

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Former San Antonio mayoral candidate Beto Altamirano lands job leading Tech Bloc

Altamirano, a tech entrepreneur, promised to focus on creating jobs and preparing the local workforce for the future.

by Sanford Nowlin September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

Altamirano, a tech entrepreneur, promised to focus on creating jobs and preparing the local workforce for the future.

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Trump’s Mexico and Canada tariffs would kill 2 million U.S. jobs, Texas economist warns

The move also would result in higher inflation, a cut to gross domestic product and a decrease in earned income.

by Sanford Nowlin December 4, 2024May 11, 2025

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Apple asks California AI team to relocate to Texas or be fired

Workers who don’t relocate to Austin by the end of February will face termination in April.

by Nina Rangel January 18, 2024March 26, 2025

Food & Drink

South San Antonio’s Brooks complex adding 10 chain restaurants in coming months

Salad and Go, Dutch Bros. Coffee, MOD Pizza, Crumbl Cookies, Dave’s Hot Chicken and others are coming to the mixed-use development.

by Nina Rangel March 30, 2023July 30, 2025

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Despite ‘Military City USA’ rep, San Antonio not among the best places for veterans to live, study says

San Antonio scored well for its economy, but not so well on the number of jobs available to veterans.

by Michael Karlis November 1, 2022October 1, 2024

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New poll gives Texas Gov. Greg Abbott surprisingly narrow lead over Beto O’Rourke

The data from Boston-based Beacon Research stands in contrast to other recent polls that show Abbott with a double-digit lead.

by Michael Karlis October 24, 2022August 3, 2023

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San Antonio-based H-E-B announces second Dallas-Fort Worth store will open Nov. 2

The chain’s first standard-format store in the region opened in Frisco on Sept. 22.

by Nina Rangel October 19, 2022August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

Dallas-Fort Worth residents finally get to see what all the fuss is about as H-E-B opens store in Frisco

The store is the beloved Texas chain’s first standard-format grocery in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

by Nina Rangel September 22, 2022June 25, 2025

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Migrants in San Antonio lured onto Massachusetts flights with false promises of housing and jobs

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration orchestrated the private flights to Martha’s Vineyard, offering work and free rent. Advocates plan to pursue legal ramifications for those involved.

by William Melhado and Jinitzail Hernández, The Texas Tribune, and Alexander Thompson and Randy Vazquez, The Boston Globe September 17, 2022August 17, 2023

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U.S. Secretary of Labor praises San Antonio’s new job-training initiative on visit

The city plans to train 28,000 residents by the end of 2025 as part of the Ready to Work program.

by Michael Karlis August 29, 2022July 25, 2025

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

Arts

San Antonio’s 13th Floor Haunted House kicks off spooky season with discounted pre-sale tickets

Now in its 13th season, the attraction was named one of USA Today’s Top 5 Most Terrifying Haunted Houses in the U.S.A.

by Nina Rangel August 24, 2022June 11, 2025

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USAA lays off a ‘triple-digit’ number of workers as U.S. economy shows signs of slowing

USAA previously cut over 90 jobs from its mortgage department in March.

by Michael Karlis August 18, 2022October 8, 2024

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A record 70% of Texas teachers consider quitting, according to new survey

Teachers cited low pay, burnout and the politicization of the profession as reasons why they are considering other career paths.

by Michael Karlis August 8, 2022May 5, 2025

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The majority of millennials born in San Antonio end up staying in the city, new study finds

Race and economic background play big roles in whether millennials end up sticking around in the Alamo City.

by Michael Karlis July 28, 2022September 26, 2024

Arts

San Antonio’s 13th Floor Haunted House now hiring creepy people for its fall season

The east-of-downtown attraction is now hiring for 150 positions for its fall season, ranging from actors to cashiers.

by Tommy Escobar July 26, 2022June 3, 2025

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FBI Hiring Teachers, Downtown Hotel Lawsuit: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

The fallout of Uvalde’s school shooting continued to dominate local headlines, but our two most-read stories weren’t directly related to the tragedy.

by San Antonio Current Staff June 3, 2022December 8, 2023

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San Antonio FBI office is looking to hire K-12 teachers as special agents

According to the FBI, teachers can simplify complex material and have strong analytical skills.

by Michael Karlis May 27, 2022October 8, 2024

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$250K Shed, Isis Romero: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Apparently, people had a hard time believing a three-room shed east of downtown could be listed for $250,000.

by San Antonio Current Staff April 29, 2022May 7, 2025

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Gubernatorial hopeful Beto O’Rourke hits unifying themes at Friday stop in San Antonio

During the town hall, the former El Paso congressman accused the governor of being “fixated on transgender kids.”

by Sanford Nowlin April 22, 2022August 17, 2023