Only one Texas Republican in the U.S. House voted to protect marriage equality

San Antonio-area U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales was the sole Texas Republican to vote for the legislation, while U.S. Rep. Chip Roy voted against it.

by Sanford Nowlin July 20, 2022August 17, 2023

Arts

Everything we saw as Drag Race alum Jorgeous came back to San Antonio and slayed at the Bonham

by San Antonio Current Staff July 15, 2022

News

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

Arts

McNay exhibition of 5 queer, Asian American artists aims to shatter the ‘model minority’ stereotype

The show challenges preconceived notions about Asian Americans, particularly ones that ignore the challenges people face in their adopted homeland.

by Marco Aquino July 4, 2022May 17, 2025

News

Abortion, Migrant Deaths: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Might as well call this week’s roundup of the Current’s most-read stories the ‘Texas Atrocities Tour.’

by San Antonio Current Staff July 1, 2022August 3, 2023

Arts

From Brownsville to Balenciaga: South Texas non-binary model Fish Fiorucci seizes the moment

Armed with otherworldly style and a keen understanding of walking, Fiorucci began navigating San Antonio fashion circles as a teen.

by Bryan Rindfuss July 1, 2022July 16, 2025

Movies

Texas-raised actor Zane Phillips offers queer take on Jane Austen character in Fire Island

‘San Antonio is a weird home for me,’ Phillips told the Current during an interview earlier this month. ‘I love it. I’m rooting for her.’

by Kiko Martinez July 1, 2022August 3, 2025

Food & Drink

Food Truck Journey: Chef Ryan Rhys is all about change in his personal and culinary life

The transgender chef-owner of the Satisfried food truck also operates the Enzo’s Culinary Events catering outfit.

by Nina Rangel June 30, 2022August 1, 2025

News

Glitter Political: Climate justice activist DeeDee Belmares envisions a cleaner future

Belmares is the former co-chair of the Community Alliance for a United San Antonio (CAUSA), the coalition that worked to get the 2013 non-discrimination ordinance passed.

by Jade Esteban Estrada June 30, 2022May 27, 2025

Arts

The One That Got Away: San Antonio showgirl Jorgeous won our hearts on Drag Race

Jorgeous made her big debut at the bygone SA club Babio’s at the ripe old age of 16 — a nightlife feat that rubbed some drag queens the wrong way.

by Bryan Rindfuss June 29, 2022August 4, 2025

Arts

All the beautiful people we saw at the 2022 Pride Bigger Than Texas Parade

by San Antonio Current Staff June 26, 2022

Arts

Centro San Antonio presents its third annual Centro Family Pride Day on Sunday, June 26

The family-friendly event features all-ages Pride Month fun.

by Dana Nichols June 22, 2022May 11, 2025

Arts

Everything we saw during San Antonio’s inaugural Pride River Parade & Celebration

by San Antonio Current Staff June 21, 2022

Arts

Pride Bigger Than Texas returns to the Main Strip on Saturday

The annual event presented by Pride San Antonio features a parade, a mass wedding and more.

by Macks Cook June 21, 2022October 11, 2024

Arts

20 San Antonio drag performers you should be following on Instagram

by San Antonio Current Staff June 17, 2022

Arts

Bonham Exchange’s Pride Weekend Tea Dance pays homage to lesser-known LGBTQ+ history

The event on Sunday, June 26 is a modern revival of a 1950s queer tradition.

by Caroline Wolff June 16, 2022December 21, 2024

Food & Drink

Report: Most LGBTQ+ restaurant workers experience homophobia, transphobia while on the clock

A staggering 80% of workers reported that they’d experienced transphobic or homophobic comments on the job.

by Nina Rangel June 15, 2022July 26, 2025

Arts

Bud Light Pride River Parade & Celebration makes its debut on the San Antonio River Walk Saturday

The inaugural river parade will feature over 17 Pride-themed floats.

by Dana Nichols June 15, 2022May 15, 2025

Arts

San Antonio Zoo to host an after-hours Pride party on Friday, June 17

The 2nd annual Night Out at the Zoo will be emceed by drag performers Kendoll and Kristi Waters.

by Caroline Wolff June 3, 2022July 25, 2025

Food & Drink

Owners of San Antonio’s Picks Bar sign lease for downtown’s defunct Davenport Lounge

‘If you know Picks, this is going to be something totally different,’ co-owner Amber Hernandez said.

by Nina Rangel June 2, 2022August 5, 2025