Hey San Antonio, it’s Friday, August 7th, 2026. Here’s the latest:
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Game Show Battle Rooms to open in San Antonio
Minneapolis entertainment venue Game Show Battle Rooms opens its first San Antonio location at Landmark North shopping center.
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Trinity University calls on logo critics to help shape a new design
Trinity University pauses its new logo adoption and invites critical alumni to help redesign it.
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20 San Antonio bucket list activities to do before summer is over
A guide to summer activities in San Antonio including sports, cave visits, and water parks.
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A year into the job, Mayor Jones risks holding the bag on largest tax increase in decades
Mayor Jones' budget deficit proposals face council resistance as she attempts major tax increases.
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Historic fixer-upper once owned by civic leader from San Antonio’s Friedrich family for sale
Friedrich family mansion in Dignowity Hill offered for sale as fixer-upper, reflecting San Antonio industrial heritage.
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Hundreds show up in support for Mayor Jones’ call for citywide vote on Spurs arena funding
Mayor Jones holds listening sessions to gather public input on proposed citywide vote for Spurs arena funding.
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Five Stones to open new beer garden in New Braunfels
Five Stones Artisan Brewery opens a new beer garden in New Braunfels at the former Faust Brewing site.
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San Antonio's tax-free weekend is here. What shoppers should know
San Antonio shoppers can buy back-to-school items and clothing tax-free during Texas's annual sales tax holiday.
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New album from Olmos first in a multi-part series
The Olmos Ensemble releases an album of previously unrecorded German classical works as the first in a multi-CD series.
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Chicago-style chain Crust Pizza Co. to open in Stone Oak
Chicago-style pizza chain opens second San Antonio location in Stone Oak with various menu options.
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Whiskey Business returns for landmark 11th year in San Antonio
Annual Whiskey Business event returns to Witte Museum offering spirits, local restaurants, live music, and vendor sampling.
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It’ll take a lot of change for one of the most iconic watering holes in Texas to reopen to swimming
Jacob's Well remains closed to swimming as Trinity Aquifer water flow continues to diminish in prolonged Hill Country drought.
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NBA Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs honored by Bexar County
Bexar County commissioners formally honor the San Antonio Spurs for winning the NBA Western Conference championship.
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San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk fires up San Japan pop-up
Marriott Riverwalk launches Japanese street food pop-ups for San Japan weekend featuring ramen, konbini items, and grilled robatayaki.
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One of San Antonio’s priciest homes for sale has a closet so big it comes with its own sliding ladder
A 1960s Terrell Hills estate with eight thousand square feet, six bedrooms, and a walk-in closet with a rolling ladder lists for $5.3 million.
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5 best San Antonio farmers markets for summer produce
Guide to San Antonio farmers markets for buying fresh summer produce and avoiding food safety concerns.
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San Antonio Philharmonic will pay $232,000 in its lawsuit settlement, papers show
San Antonio Philharmonic agreed to pay $232,000 to settle lawsuits from former supporters and musicians over loan disputes.
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What to do with Wolff Stadium when the new ballpark is built? Residents have their own ideas.
Public meeting discusses possible uses for Wolff Stadium after San Antonio Missions relocate to new downtown ballpark in 2029.
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‘Tacos of Texas’ podcast kicks off sixth season focused on connection and community
Tacos of Texas podcast returns for season six exploring cultural heritage, resilience and human connection through food stories.
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San Antonio FC considers top division opportunity with United Soccer League
San Antonio FC considers joining the new USL Premier division launching in 2028 as a top-tier professional league.
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‘Could we please not lie?’ Viagran, Jones clash as council creates Project Marvel advisory committee
San Antonio City Council approves 33-member committee to oversee downtown Spurs arena development, sparking debate between council members.
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New rooftop dining options with familiar flavors in the works after approval by city panel
San Antonio restaurant owners receive approval for rooftop dining areas at two downtown establishments.
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San Antonio City Council creates Project Marvel oversight committee
San Antonio City Council establishes advisory committee for Project Marvel downtown development with community input.
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First Look: First SA Tim Hortons store offers friendly service and nice roast but little room to work
Canadian coffee chain opens first San Antonio location with quality coffee but limited workspace.
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San Antonio will consider putting Project Marvel, Pre-K and workforce programs on Nov. 3 midterm ballot
San Antonio City Council debates adding three measures to November ballot: Spurs arena funding, Pre-K program renewal, and job training program changes.
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San Antonio councilwoman wants SAWS to release audit before she’ll consider 30% rate hike
San Antonio councilwoman demands SAWS release financial audit before council considers approving a proposed 30% water rate hike.
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San Antonio's Pearl seeks approval for retail expansion
San Antonio's Pearl development seeks approval to demolish the Garage Building and build ten new retail buildings.
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Bexar, Dallas County medical examiners strengthen mass-casualty response with mutual aid agreement
Bexar and Dallas County medical examiners formalize mutual aid agreement to handle mass-casualty events.
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Los Cielos rental community opens near San Antonio's Brooks
New rental community in San Antonio offers single-family homes with resort-style amenities and flexible pricing.
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San Antonio Philharmonic settles breach-of-contract lawsuit with early financial supporters
San Antonio Philharmonic settles breach-of-contract lawsuit with early financial supporters after two-year dispute.
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3 new snack shops to open in New Braunfels' Solms Landing
Three new snack shop chains opening at New Braunfels' Solms Landing development this year.
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San Antonio City Council members call for moratorium on new data center construction
San Antonio council members seek temporary halt on data center construction citing power grid concerns.
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Charter school moves into historic Koehler House restored by developer Weston Urban
Great Hearts charter school opens historic Koehler House restored by Weston Urban in Monte Vista.
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San Antonio's newest Ulta Beauty opens near Castle Hills
Ulta Beauty opens new store at La Plaza Del Norte near Castle Hills with salon services.
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New venues and a sense of community are fueling pickleball’s rapid rise in San Antonio
San Antonio's pickleball scene has expanded with new venues and a tight-knit player community.
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‘Definitely bittersweet’: SWISD Superintendent Jeanette Ball resigns
Southwest ISD superintendent resigns after three years, with deputy superintendent becoming acting leader.
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Top 7 things to do in San Antonio August 6-9, 2026, weekend
Weekend entertainment guide featuring theater productions, art exhibitions, and market shopping events in San Antonio.
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Fresh jalapeños recalled due to salmonella outbreak in 27 states, including Texas
CDC recalls jalapeños from Mexico linked to salmonella outbreak affecting Texas residents
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'Slow down, you move too fast' — SAMA wants visitors to savor art
SAMA launches guided slow-viewing program encouraging visitors to spend more time with artworks
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The Classic Theatre tackles Anton Chekhov's 'The Seagull'
Classic Theatre presents contemporary adaptation of Chekhov's The Seagull running through late August
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Tim Hortons finally debuts first San Antonio location
Tim Hortons opens first San Antonio location in Redland Plaza with two more planned.
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San Antonio ISD says it will continue providing free breakfast, lunch to all students
San Antonio ISD affirms continued participation in federal program providing free meals to all students.
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Bexar County Sheriff tries to quell fears about department’s use of Flock surveillance
Bexar County Sheriff defends Flock surveillance cameras at town hall addressing privacy concerns and gang violence tracking.
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One year and $3M grant later, Bexar County sheriff still waiting on his helicopter
Bexar County Sheriff restarts helicopter procurement after administrative delays halted purchase of aircraft for regional anti-gang operations.
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San Antonio library presenting ‘Death Planning Through Collage’ workshop
San Antonio library hosts contemplative collage workshop helping participants consider end-of-life wishes and memorialization preferences.
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San Antonio Rodeo wins seat at planning table but future of grounds, arena depend on licensing agreement
San Antonio rodeo secures planning input on Frost Bank Center and Freeman Coliseum future as Spurs move downtown.
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Mayor Jones to host 3 listening sessions about citywide vote on San Antonio Spurs arena
San Antonio mayor schedules three listening sessions on proposed citywide vote for city's $489 million Spurs arena contribution.
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Bobby Pulido hosting concert with San Antonio’s Vanita Leo and special guests Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico
San Antonio-based singer and Democratic candidates host concert in Hill Country featuring Tejano music.
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McNay Art Museum presents LOVEfest with screening of acclaimed film Paris is Burning
San Antonio museum hosts film screening and art exhibition celebrating Robert Indiana's iconic LOVE sculpture.
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New San Antonio exhibit traces ancient beauty ideals
San Antonio Museum of Art opens exhibit exploring how beauty standards shifted across ancient Egypt, Rome, Maya, and China.
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San Antonio's 'People's Hearing' highlights the human and financial costs of federal immigration enforcement
San Antonio hosts hearing on federal immigration enforcement's human and economic impacts.
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Live Music in San Antonio This Week: George Porter Jr., Angel White, Sawyer Brown, Steve Earle
Weekly live music events in San Antonio featuring diverse artists and genres
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4 new restaurants to open in San Antonio's Park North
Multiple restaurants opening at San Antonio's Park North shopping center
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National Democrats add former GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales’ district to Texas congressional target list
Democratic campaign committee targets Republican-held Texas congressional district as competitive seat.
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SeaWorld San Antonio gets 7 more beluga whales rescued from Canadian marine park
SeaWorld San Antonio receives seven rescued beluga whales from closed Canadian marine park
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San Antonio’s La Panadería Bakery violated child labor laws, feds say
Federal labor department fines San Antonio bakery chain for child labor and wage violations.
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Sweet Tooth Crawl unites 16 San Antonio bakeries
Sixteen San Antonio bakeries participate in inaugural Sweet Tooth Crawl event
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Rescued beluga whales settling into new home at SeaWorld San Antonio after international rescue
SeaWorld San Antonio now home to rescued beluga whales previously threatened with euthanasia.
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Data centers use lots of water and power, but Texas officials don't know exactly how much
Texas officials lack data on water and power consumption by data centers expanding statewide.
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Celebrate Dyslexia streamlines teacher training with San Antonio universities, public schools
San Antonio nonprofit Celebrate Dyslexia receives training program approval and expands university partnerships.
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‘Taxation through electricity prices’: Abbott takes aim at city-owned utilities like CPS Energy
Governor Abbott calls for breaking up city-owned utilities like CPS Energy to allow market competition in San Antonio.
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After City Council delays vote on water rate increase, SAWS cuts capital plan by $594M
San Antonio Water System cuts $594 million from capital plan after council delays water rate increase approval.
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Centro San Antonio CEO calls mayor ‘toxic’ as concern rises over possible second Project Marvel vote
Centro CEO criticizes mayor over proposed citywide vote on Spurs arena funding.
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Black Lagoon Halloween pop-up returns to SA's 3 Star Bar
A seasonal Halloween-themed pop-up bar returns to Three Star Bar in San Antonio this fall.
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Show by San Antonio artists Manola and Maria Ramirez explores experiences of immigrant families
San Antonio artists present an interactive exhibition about immigrant family identity and bicultural experiences.
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San Antonio teen and father released from Dilley migrant prison after her arrest on way to church
San Antonio teenager and father detained by ICE are released after congressional intervention.
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Trinity University pauses launch of a new logo citing alumni response
Trinity University pauses new logo rollout after negative alumni feedback on the design.
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VA floats canceling Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Veterans Day ceremony
Veterans Affairs considers canceling Fort Sam Houston's annual Veterans Day ceremony for third year.
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The Polished Tile mahjong social club opens San Antonio
New mahjong social club The Polished Tile opens in San Antonio's Monte Vista at restored historic mansion.
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San Antonio ISD votes to adopt controversial Bible-infused Bluebonnet curriculum
San Antonio school district votes to adopt controversial state curriculum incorporating biblical passages in elementary grades.
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San Antonio mayor wants corporations to spare nonprofits from the budget ax. That’s unlikely, experts warn.
San Antonio's mayor seeks corporate funding to offset budget cuts to local nonprofits amid budget crisis.
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5 ways to squeeze in summer fun before SA schools start
Summer activities in San Antonio for families before schools reopen in August, including aquarium tours and animatronic dinosaurs.
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Agarita Chamber Music Ensemble
Agarita announces 2026-2027 classical music season with free community concerts across San Antonio neighborhoods.
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Rotary Club Scramble for Scholarship
Alamo Heights Rotary Club hosts first annual golf tournament September 25 to raise funds for scholarships.
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Around 09 – La Fonda on Main
La Fonda on Main, San Antonio's oldest continuously operating Mexican restaurant since 1932, blends tradition with cuisine.
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Following ban, Texas hemp reps sue state for violating commerce protections
Hemp industry sues Texas over THC product ban, citing federal commerce protections.
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San Antonio Home Sales Surge 15% in June
San Antonio real estate surged 15% in June with 3,479 homes sold and prices rising 5% year-over-year.
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Back to School
Alamo Heights ISD announces 2026 school year start date of August 19 with campus information for families.
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Reflections from The Circle School’s 8th Grade Graduates
Eighth-grade graduates reflect on their experiences and growth at The Circle School before advancing.
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Sarah Acosta becomes latest news staff departure at San Antonio’s KSAT-TV
Local TV anchor Sarah Acosta departs KSAT-12 after eight years amid ongoing staff reductions.
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You Belong at the Hall
Senior Henry Scott designed and painted a vibrant mural inspired by campus sunrises now displayed permanently.
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La Panadería Happy Hour!
La Panadería launches weekday happy hour with buy-one-get-one-free drinks from 5-8pm Monday through Friday.
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09 Elevated 850 Estes
Architect Eric Doyal restored a 1926 Craftsman home in Alamo Heights, preserving its history while modernizing it.
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Neighbors Erica and Frank Ramos
Erica and Frank Ramos, military veterans, built their home in Alamo Heights and work in medicine.
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Perfumer Creed to open 1st San Antonio store in La Cantera
Luxury perfume brand Creed opens first standalone San Antonio store at La Cantera mall in September.
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Alamo Plants and Petals
Owner AnnMarie Dylla reflects on her family's legacy and runs an award-winning full-service floral business.
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Pete Buttigieg endorses Democrat Katy Padilla Stout in race to fill former Rep. Tony Gonzales’ seat
Pete Buttigieg endorses Democrat Katy Padilla Stout in competitive Texas 23rd Congressional District race against YouTuber Brandon Herrera.
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Go see Matilda: The Musical at Wonder Theatre!
Wonder Theatre stages musical adaptation of Matilda with local youth performers from San Antonio through August.
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A San Antonio woman adopted after years of infertility. Then she found out she was 8 months pregnant.
San Antonio woman discovers she's eight months pregnant after adopting two brothers following years of infertility struggles.
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The Institute of Texan Cultures celebrates 'Puro Conjunto' with a new exhibit
San Antonio museum opens exhibit on conjunto music's origins and cultural significance.
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Federal relief for Kerrville's second round of flooding slowed
Kerrville flood aid stalled as damage falls $5 million below federal relief threshold.
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Study: San Antonio metro ranks as one of nation’s best real estate markets for homebuyers
San Antonio's real estate market offers homebuyers significant discounts and extended negotiation periods.
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5 new bars shaking up San Antonio nightlife this summer
Five new bars have opened in San Antonio this summer offering varied experiences from craft cocktails to sports venues.
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Methodist Healthcare acquires 18 urgent care clinics in San Antonio
Methodist Healthcare acquires 18 urgent care clinics from Texas MedClinic in San Antonio.
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South Texas country artist Charley Crockett disses celebs who stand against data centers
South Texas country musician Crockett criticizes celebrities for opposing data centers while relying on digital infrastructure.
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San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones wants city taxpayers to have vote on Project Marvel
Mayor Ortiz Jones calls for public vote on city's arena investment.
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The Current to celebrate what’s great about the city with annual Best of San Antonio party
San Antonio Current hosts award celebration party featuring local restaurants and musicians.
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Slim Chickens eyes first New Braunfels restaurant
Slim Chickens fast-casual chain plans to open its first New Braunfels location in a converted former Arby's.
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Waterskiing squirrel escapes during show at San Antonio Mall
Trained waterskiing squirrel briefly escaped during performance at San Antonio's Ingram Park Mall before recapture.
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Does your kids’ school require mesh or clear backpacks? Here’s what to know.
Harlandale ISD now requires clear or mesh backpacks for students, citing safety visibility.
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University Health moves 14,000-pound ‘Flor de Esperanza’ from Medical Center to new South Side hospital
A 14,000-pound public art sculpture was transported from storage to its new San Antonio hospital.
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San Antonio climber among 10 killed in Pakistan avalanche with famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja
A San Antonio mountaineer was among 10 climbers killed in a Pakistan avalanche on Broad Peak.
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San Antonio Botanical Garden embraces math on Saturday to 'Celebrate Infinity Day'
San Antonio Botanical Garden hosts Infinity Day exploring mathematical patterns in plants through activities and experimental music.
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Alamo Ranch commute could go from 20 minutes to 3 after Bexar County builds new 6-lane elevated roadway
Bexar County plans six-lane elevated roadway in rapidly growing Alamo Ranch neighborhood to improve traffic.
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Market Square dedicates ‘The Spirit Within,’ a 155-foot mural honoring the women who shaped it
San Antonio's Market Square celebrates women's contributions with a 155-foot mural depicting multicultural heritage.
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SwRI scientist announces first direct temperature measurements beneath Io’s surface
Southwest Research Institute scientist discusses Juno probe's temperature measurements of Jupiter's moon Io.
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Mayor targets funding for Spurs’ new arena in hunt to reduce city budget gap
Mayor proposes November vote on $489 million city funding for Spurs arena.
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University Health holds tax rate steady as new hospitals, federal funding squeeze finances
Hospital district opens two community hospitals while maintaining property tax rate.
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Joint Base San Antonio’s new commander takes the helm after a ‘dynamic time’ for the military installation
New brigadier general assumes command of Joint Base San Antonio during military restructuring.
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San Antonio Book Festival launches petition to save city funding amid budget cuts
San Antonio Book Festival launches petition campaign to preserve city funding as municipal budget deficit threatens arts.