Carranza and Lujan will square off again in one of San Antonio’s few competitive statehouse races

Despite Democrats funneling national and state money into the district in 2024, Republican incumbent State Rep. John Lujan kept his seat.

by Sanford Nowlin June 11, 2025June 14, 2025

Despite Democrats funneling national and state money into the district in 2024, Republican incumbent State Rep. John Lujan kept his seat.

Food & Drink

San Antonio Mexican-Chinese restaurant La Chinita’s closed ‘until further notice’

The business has been serving up its fusion cuisine on the South Side for more than 40 years.

by Stephanie Koithan February 28, 2025August 2, 2025

Arts

New arcade opening in South San Antonio totally dedicated to claw machines

Players have the chance to win plushies, Nintendo Switches and e-bikes.

by Stephanie Koithan January 6, 2025August 1, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s Alamo Biscuit Co. expanding again, this time with South Side location

The new location will be near the Brooks development and the Missions.

by Stephanie Koithan December 13, 2024July 28, 2025

Food & Drink

HASH Vegan Eatery and Sober Bar launches GoFundMe to keep the lights on

The restaurant and dry bar is already over half way to its goal.

by Stephanie Koithan October 1, 2024June 8, 2025

Food & Drink

Bobbie’s Cafe sets opening date for new North San Antonio location

The 52-year-old comfort-food mecca is closing its South Side location on Monday.

by Sanford Nowlin September 1, 2024July 1, 2025

News

Luminaria dedicates mural to 53 migrants who died in tractor-trailer left in San Antonio

The mural was commissioned by Bexar County Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores on the second anniversary of the tragedy.

by Stephanie Koithan August 14, 2024March 24, 2025

Food & Drink

South San Antonio comfort food mecca Bobbie’s Cafe relocating to Embassy Oaks

The longtime cafe’s owners said they also plan to open a new South Side location.

by Sanford Nowlin July 31, 2024July 14, 2025

News

Democrats pump resources into Texas House races, including South San Antonio district

The DLCC is backing Kristian Carranza, a progressive running to unseat State Rep. John Lujan, a Republican who represents the historically Democratic district.

by Sanford Nowlin March 13, 2024June 11, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s RockerDogz has closed its doors, but chef says pop-ups might be in the works

Chef-owner Kris Martinez hinted that monthly pop-ups featuring the over-the-top hotdogs may be in the works.

by Nina Rangel April 3, 2023May 10, 2025

Food & Drink

South San Antonio food truck park Rancho 181 will hold inaugural Taco Fest next weekend

The three-day festival will feature local food trucks, live music and a taco competition open to home cooks.

by Nina Rangel March 10, 2023February 1, 2025

News

Bexar County Commissioners call special meeting to discuss court order requiring more poling places

Last week, a state district judge ruled that the county must operate 388 polling sites.

by Michael Karlis October 17, 2022July 2, 2024

Food & Drink

The Cottage Irish Pub, Broadway 5050: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week

Two new, internationally inspired ventures are opening in the Alamo City, and longtime drinkery Broadway 5050 is getting a revamp.

by San Antonio Current Staff October 1, 2022July 7, 2024

Food & Drink

New La Gloria location at Brooks on San Antonio’s South Side now open for dinner

The long-awaited restaurant, operated by high-profile chef Johnny Hernandez, will begin serving lunch in the coming weeks.

by Nina Rangel September 27, 2022July 14, 2025

Food & Drink

Black’s BBQ, Rancho 181: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week

From alleged accounting snafus to grand openings, our top stories this week spanned multiple areas of food and beverage business.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 23, 2022May 29, 2025

Food & Drink

Colorful, family-friendly food truck park Rancho 181 has opened on San Antonio’s South Side

The park, located near Calaveras Lake, is one of few businesses in the area offering food and adult beverages.

by Nina Rangel September 19, 2022July 21, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s Tech Port Center now offering $5 weekday happy hour at onsite bar

The five-hour-long promotion isn’t just for concert-goers.

by Nina Rangel June 28, 2022January 16, 2025

News

Port San Antonio to build office tower, hundreds of millions of dollars in other new facilities

The former Air Force base is now home to more than 80 companies employing 16,000 workers.

by Tommy Escobar June 15, 2022March 2, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio chef behind acclaimed carnitas spot launching Lonja Square night market this weekend

Starting Friday, Alejandro Paredes will welcome food vendors to the patio area of his Carnitas and Fish Lonja businesses.

by Nina Rangel June 10, 2022June 1, 2025

News

Witness says San Antonio police didn’t offer immediate medical aid to 13-year-old shot on Friday

‘Instead of trying to apply pressure, he’s pulling him out and he’s still trying to search him,’ a witness from the neighborhood said.

by Michael Karlis June 6, 2022December 2, 2023