With thousands of people expected to descend on South Texas for a glimpse of the annular eclipse on Saturday, the Texas Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to be patient on the roads. Shortly before noon on Saturday, the sky will darken as the moon blocks out the sun’s rays, creating a “ring of fire” […]
Sports and entertainment chain TopGolf plans to open a second San Antonio-area location, this one in New Braunfels, according to a new Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. The Dallas-based chain — known for complexes that bring together golf, libations, food and games — plans to build a two-floor, 38,000-square-foot location on 10 acres of […]
The top Current story this week covered Austin-based Torchy’s Tacos’ response to a viral video in which a group of men in Nazi attire was seen dining in one of the chain’s Ft. Worth restaurants. In response to the incident, the company posted a statement on online platform X that declared “Fuck Hate.” “Let us […]
This week, Current readers were making plans for this weekend’s annular eclipse. Our most read food news story was a roundup of local spots where those watching the skies can wine and dine during the ring of fire eclipse. The event will take place 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Everything’s bigger in Texas, even its paranormal activity. Or so says a new study ranking the Lone Star State as the most haunted place in the nation. That analysis was conducted by online gambling blog BonusFinder. Although a gaming site might be the last source you expect to have a handle on spooky shit, the organization […]
The Texas Senate passed two separate bills education bills Thursday — one to create a school voucher program letting parents use taxpayer money to send their kids to private school, and another to provide raises to public school teachers, the Texas Tribune reports. There’s just one problem: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott reportedly said teachers won’t […]
Agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer JCB will open a factory on San Antonio’s South Side, creating more than 1,500 new jobs, officials said Friday. The project by the Rocester, England-based company is expected to drive more than $265 million in capital investments through 2028, according to details shared by state and local authorities.
The San Antonio Police Department, local businesses and a Jewish community center say they’re stepping up security after a former Hamas leader called for a “Global Day of Jihad” this Friday. The nonprofit group Middle East Media Research Institute reported that the terrorist organization’s former leader, Khaled Meshaal, called for application of “jihad” as Israel mounts reprisals for […]
San Antonio foodies who love sweets and meats: this news is for you. Culinary power couple Esaul and Grecia Ramos told the Current via text message that they are slated to open their respective new Castroville ventures, barbecue haven Blu Lacy and bread factory Baked, by this month’s end.
The long-vacant areas immediately to the east of Pearl may get a hell of a lot bougier by 2026. Local real estate development company GrayStreet Partners is proposing a slew of additions to the Pearl area, planning to woo luxury brands such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Rolex to potential mixed-use facilities, the San Antonio […]