As the summer heat continues to rise in San Antonio, United Way and community partners are offering assistance to those in need. Individuals who are over 60 years old, have a disability, and are in critical need can request a free box fan by calling United Way at 211.
The home of popular local brands Mila Coffee, Carnitas Don Raul and Bexar Goods may soon be under new ownership. The property at 2202 Broadway has been served with a foreclosure notice and will go up for auction August 1, according to the San Antonio Business Journal. The current ownership — operating under the entity […]
In a letter sent to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice said that the agency plans to sue over his buoy barrier along the Rio Grande, according to the Express-News. According to the letter obtained by Hearst Newspapers, the DOJ claims that the barrier is unlawful and presents human rights […]
Love Island USA fans in Austin have an exciting opportunity to be the next bombshell to enter the villa! Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, is hosting a mobile Love Island USA Villa Pop-Up event on July 22, 2023, from 3 to 8 p.m. at 75 Rainey Street, Austin.
Houston-based Brenner’s Steakhouse has injected its upscale ambiance to the San Antonio River Walk, taking over a three-story footprint near the corner of Losoya and E. Crockett Streets. The new eatery offers seating inside a main dining room as well as in mezzanine, bar and patio areas, where staff serves up USDA Prime Steaks, fresh […]
If a new report is to be believed, life isn’t that great in the Lone Star State. The Current’s most-read article this week covered a new study released by CNBC that ranked Texas as the state in the U.S. with the worst quality of life. The news network determined its rankings by assigning scores in […]
This week’s most-read Current food news was dominated by several stories outlining the latest in new local eateries, including an upcoming 24-hour diner, a new El Mirasol location and a state-wide expansion of Latin ‘za outfit Pizza Patrón. Folks were also curious about a massive new Wemby-inspired hot dog offering, as well as the impending […]
Fans of the punchy Latin flavors found at San Taco and Panfila Cantina can now indulge in an Italian venture from the same operators, MySA reports. Tutto Pepe Osteria is now open on the city’s North Side, serving up antipasto, salumi, pastas, salads, steak, seafood and house-made desserts, all “inspired from our travels to Italy […]
After 40 years of keeping a watchful eye over commuters, the iconic 26-foot Native American statue at the McCombs Superior Hyundai dealership is coming down, as first reported by the Express-News. McCombs Enterprises Vice President of Marketing Peter Brodnitz told the Express-News that the beloved statue, known locally as “The Chief,” will be removed from […]
After being denied in 2011 and 2021, the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl has finally been classified as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife announced this week. The owl’s recent addition to the threatened species list marks the subspecies as likely to be endangered in the near future. […]