A Night In Old San Antonio (NIOSA) feeds an army of revelers during its four-night run. That wouldn’t be possible without an army of volunteers, some of whom have been doing it for decades.
San Antonio’s Six Flags Fiesta Texas will be home to a two-story, state-of-the-art esports gaming campus dubbed ESIX, company officials said Thursday. “This cutting-edge gaming arena is a first for the amusement industry, representing our dedication to offering a premium experience in every aspect of our guests’ visit,” Six Flags Park President Jeffrey Siebert said […]
Despite the Spur’s abysmal record this past season, San Antonio remains among the best cities in North America to catch an NBA game, according to a new study. San Antonio’s AT&T Center is the No. 4 best spot to catch pro hoops, according to an analysis published last week by sports betting website Betway. To […]
The Texas Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that limits the sale of Texas farmland to citizens and entities associated with China and several other countries. Senate Bill 147, sent to the Texas House on a 19-12 vote, restricts purchases of agricultural land, timberland and oil and gas rights by entities associated […]
Government Hill nightspot Snake Hill Social Club opened quietly late last year, and quickly became known for a robust lineup of rock, metal and punk shows. Now, the owners are working to bring it a more “loungey” vibe, featuring specialty cocktails from its experienced bar staff. “We’ve done the live music thing a lot, sometimes […]
A video capturing gunshots and panic Wednesday night at a Fiesta event in downtown San Antonio has gone viral on TikTok. The shooting took place around 10:30 p.m. while Market Square was packed with revelers, the Express-News reports. Gunfire from an as-yet unidentified assailant left one man in critical condition, according to media reports.
Two of eight defendants sued for participating in a “Trump train” that allegedly harassed Biden campaign workers traveling north from San Antonio just before the 2020 election have agreed to settle, attorneys for the plaintiffs said Thursday. The attorneys are moving to dismiss claims against New Braunfels-area residents Hannah Ceh and Kyle Kruger in a […]
MiniStyle Events’ free, family-friendly convention Mini-Mini Con is returning to the Wonderland of the Americas on Saturday, April 29. No ticket is required and parking is free. Starting in 2014 with just 400 attendees, the event has grown to be the biggest free fan convention in Texas, with thousands estimated to attend this year.
The Current’s Little Bites feature is a weekly roundup of San Antonio food-focused events and news tidbits. Garrison Brothers Distillery will release a new bourbon expression called Lady Bird on Saturday, May 6. The new spirit is a Texas straight bourbon whiskey infused with wildflower honey and finished in a cognac cask.
Saturday, April 29 is the 10th annual Independent Bookstore Day. Held on the last Saturday of April, the day is treated like a big party held across all of the independent bookstores in the country.