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Hide out at these spots for a drink without the drama.
20 San Antonio bars where you probably won't see anyone you know
Look, we get it. Sometimes you want to just enjoy a quiet drink to yourself without running into an ex or that guy from high school you have nothing in
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November 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Hide out at these spots for a drink without the drama.
Increased costs in food and payroll at child care centers effectively wiped out the one-time investment state lawmakers approved earlier this year, a new report found.
Texas hoped $100 million would help more families pay for child care. Here’s why it didn’t.
Increased costs in food and payroll at child care centers effectively wiped out the one-time investment state lawmakers approved earlier this year, a new report found.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Increased costs in food and payroll at child care centers effectively wiped out the one-time investment state lawmakers approved earlier this year, a new report found.
These culinary items are locally produced and sure to please.
Savory Season: Six gifts for your favorite foodie that showcase San Antonio
These culinary items are locally produced and sure to please.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
These culinary items are locally produced and sure to please.
The holidays are here, folks! Let's check out those amazing lights!
The best places to check out Christmas lights in the San Antonio area this holiday season
Here are the spots to hit up for the craziest Christmas light displays.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The holidays are here, folks! Let's check out those amazing lights!
Salinas is now the eighth candidate to either express interest or file paperwork in the increasingly crowded race.
Prosecutor Oscar Salinas latest to join race for Bexar County DA
Oscar Salinas earned his JD from the University of Texas and has spent the past decade as a Bexar County prosecutor. The list of contenders in the Bexar
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November 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Salinas is now the eighth candidate to either express interest or file paperwork in the increasingly crowded race.
Despite its blazing temperatures, Texas has no labor protections for heat. That leaves workers, especially immigrants, vulnerable on the job.
Texas workers keep dying in the heat
Despite its blazing temperatures, Texas has no labor protections for heat. That leaves workers, especially immigrants, vulnerable on the job.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Despite its blazing temperatures, Texas has no labor protections for heat. That leaves workers, especially immigrants, vulnerable on the job.
Trying to keep company entertained over the holiday weekend?
25 places to take out-of-town visitors that aren't the Alamo or the River Walk
It's the time of year when out-of-town visitors swoop into San Antonio. Yeah, you might find yourself at the Alamo for the millionth time, or taking in
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November 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Trying to keep company entertained over the holiday weekend?
From fine dining to his burger spot Pumpers, Bowers has put his stamp on the city’s culinary scene.
Cooking Up Conversation: San Antonio chef Stefan Bowers isn't about following the rules
From fine dining to his burger spot Pumpers, Bowers has put his stamp on the city's culinary scene.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
From fine dining to his burger spot Pumpers, Bowers has put his stamp on the city’s culinary scene.
Ethan Gonzales, 19, is charged with five counts of manslaughter and five counts of hit and run resulting in death.
San Antonio police arrest teen accused of killing five while driving stolen Camaro
Traffic on I-35 southbound near Leon Creek was stopped for hours after the July 17 crash. San Antonio police on Wednesday arrested a teenager accused of
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November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Ethan Gonzales, 19, is charged with five counts of manslaughter and five counts of hit and run resulting in death.
This house is straight out of the Mad Men era, but with some surprising modern touches.
This Midcentury Modern San Antonio home for sale was built by one of the city's top '50s-era architects
A 1953 home designed by Philip Lloyd Shoop, one of San Antonio's preeminent architects of the era, has hit the market. And, as might be expected from its
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November 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This house is straight out of the Mad Men era, but with some surprising modern touches.
The $30 million gorilla habitat will open to the public Dec. 13.
First three gorillas arrive at San Antonio Zoo as part of Congo Falls exhibit
The $30 million gorilla habitat will open to the public Dec. 13.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The $30 million gorilla habitat will open to the public Dec. 13.
Admission starts at $20, and the attraction will remain open through Jan. 4.
San Antonio's Pearl district to open its first-ever holiday ice-skating rink this Friday
Admission starts at $20, and the attraction will remain open through Jan. 4.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Admission starts at $20, and the attraction will remain open through Jan. 4.
Officials estimate that more than 137,000 travelers will traverse through San Antonio International Airport between now and Monday.
San Antonio ranks among worst cities for holiday travel
Despite the report, there were no major delays or cancellations at SAT as of press time. San Antonio is among the nation's worst cities for holiday
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November 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Officials estimate that more than 137,000 travelers will traverse through San Antonio International Airport between now and Monday.
The Dignowity Hill business strives to create unique and thoughtful gifts.
Son of a Sailor’s Jessica Knopp talks community building on San Antonio’s Eastside and the art of gift-giving
The Dignowity Hill business strives to create unique and thoughtful gifts.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Dignowity Hill business strives to create unique and thoughtful gifts.
The restrictions, which went into effect on Nov. 18, could upend the ability of many undocumented residents to legally own vehicles.
Texas adds new ID restrictions on vehicle registrations and renewals
The restrictions, which went into effect on Nov. 18, could upend the ability of many undocumented residents to legally own vehicles.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The restrictions, which went into effect on Nov. 18, could upend the ability of many undocumented residents to legally own vehicles.
Experts argue the move encourages turnout while also saving taxpayer money.
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones pushes council to move municipal elections to November
Experts argue the move encourages turnout while also saving taxpayer money.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Experts argue the move encourages turnout while also saving taxpayer money.
Sadly, what was once labeled corruption has become the way U.S. politics works.
Bad Takes: ‘We have the best political system right now that private money can buy’
Sadly, what was once labeled corruption has become the way U.S. politics works.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Sadly, what was once labeled corruption has become the way U.S. politics works.
The market offers community and a way to support artisans with holiday shopping instead of Black Friday sales at big box stores.
San Antonio's Esperanza Center to hold 36th Annual Peace Market this weekend
The market offers community and a way to support artisans with holiday shopping instead of Black Friday sales at big box stores.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The market offers community and a way to support artisans with holiday shopping instead of Black Friday sales at big box stores.
Despite the White House saying ICE raids target hardened criminals, just 5% of recent detainees have violent criminal convictions.
Leaked federal data shows three-fourths of those booked by ICE have no criminal convictions
Despite the White House saying ICE raids target hardened criminals, just 5% of recent detainees have violent criminal convictions.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Despite the White House saying ICE raids target hardened criminals, just 5% of recent detainees have violent criminal convictions.
San Antonio’s close-knit bar and restaurant community rallied around Peña after his cancer diagnosis in April.
Bar Gimme Gimme, Amor Eterno co-founder Aaron Peña reveals he’s cancer-free
San Antonio's close-knit bar and restaurant community rallied around Peña after his cancer diagnosis in April.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
San Antonio’s close-knit bar and restaurant community rallied around Peña after his cancer diagnosis in April.
A letter obtained by the Current indicates the masonic lodge is giving the orchestra until this Friday to vacate.
Scottish Rite moves to evict San Antonio Philharmonic a year after orchestra vowed to make site its permanent home
A letter obtained by the Current indicates the masonic lodge is giving the orchestra until this Friday to vacate.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A letter obtained by the Current indicates the masonic lodge is giving the orchestra until this Friday to vacate.
The Mahoney Group, which owns the Alamo Heights spot, said its closure is temporary and intended to allow for renovations.
San Antonio Japanese-style bar Hanzo has closed, at least for now
The Mahoney Group, which owns the Alamo Heights spot, said its closure is temporary and intended to allow for renovations.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The Mahoney Group, which owns the Alamo Heights spot, said its closure is temporary and intended to allow for renovations.
The city filed an exemption request for the Rainbow Crosswalk in November with the Texas Department of Transportation.
Pride San Antonio says it will take Rainbow Crosswalk fight to court if city doesn't ramp up effort to protect the landmark
The city filed an exemption request for the Rainbow Crosswalk in November with the Texas Department of Transportation.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The city filed an exemption request for the Rainbow Crosswalk in November with the Texas Department of Transportation.
Tejano institution Intocable is also bringing its polka-powered sound to Freeman Coliseum.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Said Cleaves, Gary P. Nunn, 98 Degrees
Tejano institution Intocable is also bringing its polka-powered sound to Freeman Coliseum.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Tejano institution Intocable is also bringing its polka-powered sound to Freeman Coliseum.
Federal authorities offered no proof for the claim, and have so far failed to respond to local leaders’ calls for more information about the raid.
Congressman blasts feds' claim 51 people arrested at recent San Antonio raid are Tren de Aragua gang members
Federal authorities offered no proof for the claim, and have so far failed to respond to local leaders' calls for more information about the raid.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Federal authorities offered no proof for the claim, and have so far failed to respond to local leaders’ calls for more information about the raid.