Editor’s Note: Bad Takes is a column of opinion and analysis. A lot of times if you see me on this podcast talking about shit, I probably just read the headline.” — Joe Rogan, Sept. 20, 2023
With a new — and potentially winning — Spurs season ahead, Current readers clearly can’t get enough news about the city’s NBA team. Indeed, half of our most-read news stories of the week focused on the Spurs, including its current and former players. Those articles ranged from a look at Coach Gregg Popovich’s prediction of how […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Elon Musk, accusing the Texas-based billionaire of failing to comply with a subpoena seeking testimony in an investigation of his $44 billion acquisition of X, formerly known as Twitter. The SEC alleges that Musk failed to appear for testimony on Sept. 15 as it looked into possible […]
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s retribution tour has officially begun. Making good on his promise to retaliate against those who sought his impeachment earlier this year, Paxton on Friday unveiled a slate of seven endorsements targeting fellow Republicans ahead of Texas’ upcoming special election.
Oh, you better believe it. Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld is coming to San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 24 as part of his latest stand-up tour. Tickets for the show go on sale at 10 a.m.
San Antonio-based Toro’ko Sushi has expanded its local footprint with a new location in Shavano Park. The business shared details on Instagram this week, noting that its sophomore outpost at 14510 NW Military Highway #108 is now serving nigiri, sashimi, specialty sushi rolls chirashi bowls and hot entrees. It joins other local eateries Frederick’s Bistro […]
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro has nominated 35 works by Latinx musical artists for preservation by the Library of Congress — and the list is heavy with local favorites, ranging from Tejano queen Selena to Alamo City-tied supergroup the Texas Tornados. Castro, a San Antonio Democrat, last month asked the public to submit suggestions of recordings […]
The owner of Spanish restaurant concept Toro Kitchen + Bar has opened a third Alamo City outpost, this one at The Shops at La Cantera. The luxury retail center shared the news in a recent Instagram post, which also showed off the unveiling of Caramelo, a custom-made bull sculpture by San Antonio mixed-media artist Ernesto […]
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Democrats, environmentalists and advocates for migrants are expressing anger this week as President Joe Biden’s administration continues to push forward with plans to build sections of border wall along parts of Texas’ border with Mexico. Biden says he has no choice but to continue building the wall, and in a public filing that went into […]