In this week’s top food news, San Antonio Current readers appear to want to get their blood pumping. The Current’s most-read food story centered on a new music venue coming from the owners of San Antonio’s Bang Bang Bar — The Rah! Rah!
Officials broke ground on the San Antonio Zoo’s new $15 million Congo Falls gorilla exhibit on Friday morning, according to a press release. The exhibit, which the zoo describes as among the most significant milestones in its 110-year history, will be among the nation’s largest gorilla habitats and include features not found anywhere else. Among […]
Central San Antonio brisket haven Augie’s Alamo City BBQ Steakhouse is closing its doors, news site MySA reports. The business has operated for 10 years. An Augie’s manager told MySA that the last day to snag savory smoked eats from the restaurant, 909 Broadway, will be this Sunday, March 3.
Chicken wing haven Wayne’s Wings will grace the Alamo City with a third location this summer, this one on the city’s West side. The business shared the news on social media Thursday, noting that the projected opening date for outpost number three is June 1.
San Antonio mainstay Julia’s Bistro & Bar is slated to be highlighted on an upcoming episode of Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, news site MySA reports. Local chef Jean-Francois Poujol opened the cozy French eatery known for French dishes such as escargot bourguignon and steak frites in 2019. Since then, it’s expanded its menu to […]
This week’s most-read Current stories showed San Antonio’s emotional range. Readers flocked to a story covering the possibility of a new downtown arena for the Spurs after the city was granted exclusive rights to either buy or lease 13.5 acres at Hemisfair, potentially showing excitement for the future of the sports franchise. However, another of […]
San Antonio’s annual kite and dog-themed event Fest of Tails is back for its 17th year this spring. Held in McAllister Park near the dog park and pump track, the free, family-friendly festival features a variety of activities including kite-flying, a pet parade and costume contest, tree and plant giveaways, fitness activities and more. Costume […]
During Thursday’s Hannity segment at Eagle Pass’s Shelby Park, presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump said that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is “absolutely” on his short list of potential running mates. In Trump’s babbling response, he said that Abbott has “done a great job” and is “somebody that I would very much consider” for the […]
For the second consecutive year, the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro ranks among the best spots for first-time homebuyers, according to a study published this month by Creditnews Research. The San Antonio metro ranked as the No. 3 best metro for first-time home buyers, just behind the Austin-Round Rock metro, which took the No. 2 spot.
San Antonio and the city’s powerful firefighters union will begin negotiations on a new labor agreement on Thursday, according to the Express-News. The current contract, agreed upon in 2020 following a scorched earth approach from the union, expires at the end of this year. Even so, officials involved in the matter told the daily news […]