The San Antonio flood of 1921 held lessons we refuse to learn

There is nothing unknown about what triggered the brutal Hill Country flood of 2025 and so many others dating back to the nineteenth century.

by Char Miller, The Texas Observer July 22, 2025August 10, 2025

There is nothing unknown about what triggered the brutal Hill Country flood of 2025 and so many others dating back to the nineteenth century.

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SAWS accidentally releases sewage into San Antonio River

The release took place at a South Side treatment plant and was ‘quickly’ contained, according to the utility.

by Sanford Nowlin January 7, 2025February 7, 2025

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San Antonio’s Camp Hot Wells expands hours until midnight

The sulphur spring-heated spot opened in January and offers clawfoot and cedar plank tubs for whole-body soaking.

by Nina Rangel August 7, 2023April 23, 2024

Arts

Bud Light St. Patrick’s Festival and River Parade will turn San Antonio green this weekend

The high point occurs Saturday, when 12 Irish-themed floats carrying bagpipers and other entertainers will drift down for the St. Patrick’s River Parade.

by Dalia Gulca March 13, 2023May 15, 2025

Food & Drink

Camp Hot Wells on San Antonio’s Mission Reach teases opening in online posts

The forthcoming spot near the Hot Wells Hotel ruins will offer mineral-bath foot soaking, private bathing and cold adult beverages.

by Nina Rangel January 17, 2023April 10, 2025

Arts

Briscoe Western Art Museum hosts annual Yanaguana Indian Arts Festival on Saturday, Nov. 19

The all-day event will open with a spiritual blessing and close with a native flute performance by artist, educator and performer Tim Blueflint.

by Macks Cook November 17, 2022November 6, 2023

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Texas teacher firing, Abbott attack ad: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

This week’s top stories also included an article about a San Antonio man who was hospitalized after shooting himself in the ass.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 16, 2022August 17, 2023

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San Antonio TikTok users disgusted by clip of woman swimming along the River Walk

Swimming in the section of the San Antonio River that winds through downtown is a misdemeanor offense, according to a city ordinance.

by Michael Karlis September 15, 2022July 3, 2024

Arts

21 cool things to do in the San Antonio area when it’s hot AF outside

by San Antonio Current Staff July 1, 2022

Arts

The San Antonio River Walk celebrates Independence Day with the Armed Forces River Parade

The event on Saturday, July 2 features an array of floats dedicated to people in all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.

by Macks Cook June 29, 2022January 31, 2025

Arts

Agarita joins forces with San Antonio native Nadia Botello for an aquatic concert this weekend

The performance at Alamo Heights Pool is intended to be listened to both above and below the water.

by Kelly Nelson May 4, 2022July 17, 2025

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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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Visit San Antonio books LGBTQ Pride parade; local Pride organizers say they were left in the dark

Pride San Antonio has organized the Pride Bigger Than Texas Parade for the past 19 years.

by Sanford Nowlin April 27, 2022July 8, 2024

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Bob Dylan, Hyperloop Tunnel: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

The proposed 9-mile tunnel between the San Antonio airport and downtown from Elon Musk’s Boring Company has been approved for further review.

by San Antonio Current Staff March 18, 2022May 24, 2024

Arts

San Antonio ranked one of the 5 best cities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

The city’s celebration will commence Thursday, March 17 with the dyeing of the San Antonio River, a tradition started in 1968.

by Michael Karlis March 14, 2022July 24, 2025

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The San Antonio flood of 1921 held lessons we refuse to learn

SAWS accidentally releases sewage into San Antonio River

San Antonio’s Camp Hot Wells expands hours until midnight

Bud Light St. Patrick’s Festival and River Parade will turn San Antonio green this weekend

Camp Hot Wells on San Antonio’s Mission Reach teases opening in online posts

Briscoe Western Art Museum hosts annual Yanaguana Indian Arts Festival on Saturday, Nov. 19

San Antonio TikTok users disgusted by clip of woman swimming along the River Walk

21 cool things to do in the San Antonio area when it’s hot AF outside

The San Antonio River Walk celebrates Independence Day with the Armed Forces River Parade

Agarita joins forces with San Antonio native Nadia Botello for an aquatic concert this weekend

Visit San Antonio books LGBTQ Pride parade; local Pride organizers say they were left in the dark

San Antonio ranked one of the 5 best cities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

All the best colorful moments from San Antonio’s 2021 Diwali celebration

Echo Bridge shows under San Antonio’s Roosevelt Ave. are now legal; that’s fine with the organizers

San Antonio City Council passes $24M Lone Star incentive package, despite community concerns

Tweet showing trash in San Antonio River south of downtown sparks outrage — and a cleanup