City Councilman Perry, who’s facing a high-profile DWI charge, received mixed reactions after revealing during Thursday’s council meeting that his Fiesta medal this year will be party-themed. “I’m sticking with my theme that I’ve had every year which is ‘Party with Perry,’” the District 10 councilman said in a video clip tweeted out by KSAT […]
If you’re toying with the idea of cutting down on your alcohol intake, a new study suggests you’re not alone. Indeed, 34% of Americans are looking to consume less booze this year, New York-based consumer trend firm NC Solutions found in an analysis published this week. Its researchers surveyed more than 1,000 U.S. residents to find out […]
When it comes to keeping the party going during Fiesta San Antonio’s many events, it can be a good strategy to find nearby places to rest, refuel and recuperate. These locally owned bars and restaurants feature cold drinks, hearty eats, and perhaps most importantly, air conditioning in walking distance of some of Fiesta’s busiest celebration sites. We […]
Texas State Sen. Roland Gutierrez has asked the Texas Department of Public Safety to investigate an a video clip appearing to show a trooper shove the mother of a child who died in the Robb Elementary school shooting in Uvalde. In the now-viral video, the woman, Maite Rodriguez, is seen banging on the front door […]
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At one point, The Lion & Rose British Restaurant and Pub chain boasted four Alamo City locations, a number that eventually dwindled to zero. Now, the San Antonio-based brand appears poised for a comeback.
The Current’s Little Bites feature is a weekly roundup of San Antonio food-focused events and news tidbits. Lick Honest Ice Creams has revived its Tres Leches ice cream flavor in honor of Fiesta, featuring airy sponge cake soaked in sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk and salted caramel. The sweet treat is folded into house-made dulce […]
As online rumors about a possible Austin serial killer continue to swirl, concerned residents launched a petition demanding that city officials add lighting and emergency call stations along Lady Bird Lake. “With more than 2.6 million visitors a year, the 10-mile hike and bike trail is Austin’s most recognized and popular recreational area,” the petition […]
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich told reporters at a Wednesday press conference that the Silver and Black will continue to play a few games in Austin each season. Even so, Pop assured fans that doesn’t mean the team is relocating. Instead, the organization is determined to spread its reach beyond San Antonio, which […]
The San Antonio restauranteur behind River Walk destinations The Esquire Tavern and Hugman’s Oasis has teamed up with a high-profile Austin partner to launch a new downtown venture called Tokyo Cowboy. Described as a “Japanese Whisky Diner,” the restaurant will open Saturday, April 29 in the River Walk space above tiki bar Hugman’s Oasis that previously […]