Almost a month after comedian Adam Sandler was spotted at the Pearl, San Antonians spied another celebrity making the rounds at a local landmark. On Wednesday, TikTok user @samax250 posted video of Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey and his family enjoying time at Alamo City theme park Six Flags Fiesta Texas. In the clip, the Interstellar and Dallas […]
This week’s most-read Current food news touched on openings, closures and everything in between, kicking off the new year with a variety of popular stories. Let’s jump in.
Even though it was a busy news week, sports were clearly top of mind for many San Antonio Current readers. Our most-read story for the week was about the Spurs’ star player, Victor Wembanyama, checking himself into a game without seeking the approval of head coach Gregg Popovich. Meanwhile, plenty of readers also looked at […]
Cedar Park-based Peri Peri Republic is now serving eats spiced with African Bird’s Eye chili on the city’s Northwest side. According to a Dec. 31 social media post, the new location, 6851 N. Loop 1604 W., Suite #106, is now open, slinging chicken, seafood, rice bowls and burgers seasoned with a spicy sauce made from […]
San Antonio Police Chief Bill McManus told reporters Thursday that a third person could be charged in relation to the shootings of pregnant San Antonio teenager Savanah Soto and her boyfriend. “They could be [brought up on charges],” McManus said. “But, that is something that would be determined once the level of that person’s involvement is […]
San Antonio’s DeLorean Motors Reimagined — an electric vehicle startup that last year substantially scaled back launch plans for its first car — has missed the self-imposed deadline for a marketing deal it teased months ago. The company, which is vying to build an electric version of the iconic sports car made famous in the ’80s film […]
After two years of serving classic tiki tipples in nearby San Marcos, the LaniKai Lounge has permanently closed. A Jan. 1 Instagram post alerted fans to the news,. “After bringing Tiki to San Marcos almost two years ago, LaniKai Lounge is permanently closed,” the post read.
A vehicle said to belong to the man charged in connection with the shooting death of pregnant San Antonio teenager Savanah Soto was vandalized mere hours after he was taken into custody, according to a social media post. TikTok user @CarlosGallegos182 — who purports to live across the street from the suspect, 19-year-old Christopher Preciado […]
The Federal Trade Commission has sued San Antonio financial app company FloatMe Corp., alleging it engaged in deceptive practices such as charging customers without consent and being unclear about eligibility standards for cash advances it provides. The suit, filed Tuesday in San Antonio federal court, also names company co-founders Joshua Sanchez and Ryan Cleary. Federal […]
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. New York City filed a lawsuit on Thursday against 17 bus and transportation companies that have contracted with Texas to take thousands of migrants to the city as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s […]