The rush of feel-good news coming from the Spurs drafting of superstar Victor Wembanyama couldn’t last forever. The Current’s roundup of this week’s most-read news stories shows that San Antonians quickly fell back to earth where they were subjected to the usual slate of weird, dumb and depressing events — from Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest […]
This week, the reporting of four malaria cases in Florida and one in Texas grabbed headlines as a disease thought eradicated decades ago in the U.S. made a surprise return. Even though the single Lone Star State case was reported in the South Texas, infectious disease expert Dr. Bonnie M. Word — director of the […]
Alamo City business owners can now apply for city grants of up to $50,000 to improve their facades, landscaping, signage and amenities. San Antonio will begin accepting applications for its Facade Improvement Grant and Outdoor Spaces Grant programs from July 10 through Sept. 8, according to city officials.
Those hosting family for the Fourth of July holiday may need a little liquid courage to get through the day. Good think San Antonio-based Maverick Distilling and Blanco-based Milam & Greene Whiskey understand that and have offered a trio of cocktail recipes for patriotic partying. We offer these with the reminder to drink responsibly — which […]
Another San Antonio-area man has been hit with federal charges over his alleged participation in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Brandon Lee Bradshaw faces four federal misdemeanors and up to a year in jail over accusations that he grabbed the baton of a police officer who was trying to guard the Capitol building […]
Despite the sweltering temperatures outside Olmos Park’s recently opened Pashina Pastry, owner Olena Ramanko continues to run its blazing ovens. Her stoic demeanor makes her appear impervious to the heat as she portions out freshly kneaded dough, prepping for the next day.
Artpace’s summer programming brings together three artists, all filmmakers, whose works explore widely divergent themes and employ different media. The contemporary art space and residency program is presenting two exhibitions.
Business magazine Forbes has ranked San Antonio a top place to retire in 2023. The publication’s annual retirement roundup, which highlights 25 locations across the county, cited the Alamo City as a desirable destination because of its attractive housing situation. San Antonio’s median housing price sits at $262,000, while Austin, just 76 miles to the north, […]
A state district judge on Thursday ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety to begin the process of releasing public records related to law enforcement’s response to the Uvalde school shooting, granting a request by The Texas Tribune and other news organizations. Over a dozen news organizations sued DPS last year, accusing it of unlawfully […]
I wish Hollywood would stop making Harrison Ford go back in his past so he can basically do young-man shit. Yes, he’s the man who easily slipped into the roles of such iconic mavericks as Han Solo, Rick Deckard, and Indiana Jones.