San Antonio-based Maverick Distilling is kicking off the 2024 Rodeo season with a limited special edition of its Samuel Maverick Double Barrel Bourbon. The new Samuel Maverick Double Barrel Bourbon Rodeo Edition was distilled from a mash of 72% Texas-grown corn, 18% rye and 10% malted barley, according to details shared by the distillery. After […]
This week, two of the Current’s most-read articles revolved around people who frequently evoke shudders of revulsion among South Texans: Yolanda Saldivar and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. Saldivar — the convicted killer of beloved Tejano singer Selena — made news because she’ll be featured in a two-part documentary series airing this month on the Oxygen True Crime […]
All of San Antonio-based movie chain Santikos Entertainment’s local theaters remained closed Friday after being plagued by two days of technical issues. The chain revealed the closure in a Thursday social media post, blaming a technical problem for the unexpected closures. In a Friday post, officials said they’re still trying to fix the issue.
Salad dressings, cremas and enchiladas sold at Trader Joe’s, Costco and H-E-B have come under a federal recall due to listeria concerns, TV station KSAT reports. All the recalled items are from California’s Rizo-Lopez Foods, where the U.S. Food & Drug Administration has found the infectious bacteria, according to a federal notice. Here’s what’s included in […]
Amelia Social Lounge will debut next Thursday in north-of-downtown foodie enclave The Creamery, according to officials with the mixed-use development. The intimate Amelia will hold a Feb. 15-17 opening celebration featuring cocktail specials from 4-7 p.m., discounted wine by the glass and live entertainment. The new spot will boast an extensive wine list, classic cocktails and small plates […]
This week’s top Current food news was dominated by details surrounding chain locations slated for a San Antonio expansion, ranging from desserts to made-to-order salads to hearty diner fare. One local spot — a longtime adult entertainment venue that closed its doors — did make our top stories, however. Read on for more.
San Antonio-based grocery giant H-E-B will drop a commercial during this weekend’s Super Bowl, giving Texans “something to fall in love with down every aisle,” company officials said. The ad includes “dramatic humor and will highlight the brand H-E-B fans have come to adore,” according to an online description. Just to keep shoppers intrigued, the […]
A former employee of Thomas J. Henry Law has filed a federal lawsuit alleging the San Antonio personal-injury law firm’s then-CEO drugged and sexually assaulted her during a 2019 outing. The plaintiff, who worked for the company until 2022, also maintains that members of the firm subjected her to workplace hostility after the alleged incident. […]
The Spurs have traded small forward Doug McDermott in exchange for Marcus Morris of the Philadelphia 76ers plus a second-round draft pick and cash, officials with the San Antonio NBA franchise said Friday. McDermott, a veteran power forward, will go to the Indiana Pacers under the three-team deal.
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. In the months since Texas outlawed abortion and prohibited adolescents from receiving gender-transition care, women have flooded abortion clinics in nearby states and parents with transgender children have moved to places where puberty […]