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Vol. 36, No. 36

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San Antonio News

San Antonio mom accused of buying gear for son as he planned school shooting

Jeremiah Rhodes Middle School changed its security protocols in preparation for the boy's return from alternative school, an arrest affidavit shows.

By Michael Karlis
May 14, 2025
San Antonio News

San Antonio's Mission Kayak returns for summer season after short closure

The business shut down in March due to rising insurance costs, but it's returned under its original ownership.

By Michael Karlis
May 14, 2025
San Antonio News

San Antonio police officer terminated over family violence charge

Officer Holvin M. Perez-Ortiz Jr. was accused of choking a family member and throwing her onto the stairs.

By Sanford Nowlin
May 14, 2025
San Antonio News

Republicans' proposed cuts to food stamps would slash benefits to 1 in 5 Texas kids

In parts of San Antonio, roughly 30% of children rely on federal nutrition assistance, a study also shows.

By Sanford Nowlin
May 15, 2025
San Antonio News

San Antonio bar Cream responds after worker faces charge tied to alleged school-shooting plan

SAPD arrested Cream employee Ashley Pardo, 33, on Monday and charged her with aiding in the commission of terrorism.

By Michael Karlis
May 15, 2025
San Antonio News

San Antonio mom accused of helping 13-year-old son plot mass shooting posts $75,000 bond

San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said Ashley Pardo, 33, is the first person in Bexar County ever to be charged with terrorism.

By Michael Karlis
May 15, 2025
San Antonio News

San Antonio City Council to debate renaming airport after Spurs coach Gregg Popovich

Councilman Manny Pelaez filed the request, which has the signatures of four of his colleagues on the dais.

By Sanford Nowlin
May 15, 2025
Texas News

Agency tasked with protecting immigrant children is becoming an enforcement arm, current and former staffers say

The Office of Refugee Resettlement’s welfare mission appears to be undergoing a stark transformation as President Donald Trump seeks to ramp up deportation numbers, current and former officials told The Texas Tribune and ProPublica.

By Lomi Kriel, ProPublica and The Texas Tribune, and Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica
May 14, 2025
Texas News

Texas House bill on lawsuits shelved after critics label it harmful to free speech

House Bill 2988 was centered on who pays the legal fees of those who successfully defend themselves against libel or defamation lawsuits.

By Sameea Kamal, The Texas Tribune
May 15, 2025
Texas News

A Texas House committee just killed off a bill that would have allowed online voter registration

Texas is one of just eight states that don't allow online voter registration — and they're all under Republican control.

By Stephanie Koithan
May 15, 2025

Things to Do

2025 World Oddities Expo bringing the bizarre and macabre to San Antonio this weekend

The traveling show will bring artists, craftspeople, clothing designers and curio vendors to Freeman Coliseum this weekend.

By Anjali Gupta
May 15, 2025

Flavor

San Antonio's Mad Pecker Brewing Co. will relaunch after shutting down in March

The owners said they were inspired to reopen after getting support from customers, family and friends.

By Kat Stinson
May 14, 2025
Flavor

San Antonio airport to add Bakery Lorraine, 2M Smokehouse, more parking to Terminal B

Concepts by Feliz Modern, Southerleigh, Tre Trattoria, Pharm Table and others also will be added in coming months.

By Stephanie Koithan
May 15, 2025
Flavor

San Antonio's EZ's chain to open new far West Side diner

The new restaurant is the chain's first since it closed two other SA dining spots in 2015.

By Sanford Nowlin
May 15, 2025

Music Stories & Interviews

Old 97’s talk about longevity and musical telepathy ahead of Gruene Hall gig

The Texas act will play the historic San Antonio-area dancehall this Friday.

By Dave Gil de Rubio
May 14, 2025
Music Stories & Interviews

San Antonio's annual Tejano Conjunto Festival making its lively return May 15-18

Highlights include Conjunto Hall of Famers Ruben De La Cruz and Ruben Garza, Grammy-winning Los Texmaniacs and influential singer-songwriter Linda Escobar.

By Sanford Nowlin
May 14, 2025

Adult

Best Luxury Dating Sites and Matchmaking Services for High-End Dating (2025)

By Alicia Marie Kuijpers
May 15, 2025
Health & Wellness

What Does Testosterone Do for Women? Risks vs. Rewards

By Claudia Armani
May 15, 2025
Health & Wellness

Adderall Tolerance: Is It Real & How to Avoid It?

By Claudia Armani
May 15, 2025

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Pentagram blew minds at the legendary doom-metal band's first San Antonio show

Doom-metal pioneers Pentagram played San Antonio's Paper Tiger Tuesday night, demonstrating why the group continues to have such staying power even though…

By Stephanie Koithan

May 14, 2025

Image: Pentagram blew minds at the legendary doom-metal band's first San Antonio show

News

This San Antonio mansion comes with an ultra-rare tower and hidden spiral staircase

A house recently listed for $2 million in Northeast San Antonio seems like just the place rugged outdoorsman Teddy Roosevelt would buy…

By San Antonio Current Staff

May 9, 2025

Image: This San Antonio mansion comes with an ultra-rare tower and hidden spiral staircase

Food & Drink

15 San Antonio restaurants and bars that have closed this year

San Antonio has a competitive culinary landscape with a number of groundbreaking restaurants and masterful chefs. However, competition is a double-edged sword,…

By San Antonio Current Staff

May 9, 2025

La Madeleine4820 BroadwayLa Madeleine's 32-year-old Broadway location closed at the beginning of the year.

News

Wild San Antonio mansion for sale includes pro-size tennis court and movie theater

Those looking for a modest abode may want to bypass a $2.3 million mansion recently listed for sale near Leon Springs, because…

By San Antonio Current Staff

May 9, 2025

Image: Wild San Antonio mansion for sale includes pro-size tennis court and movie theater

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