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We have our own way of doing things 'round these parts.
20 Things That Are Weird Everywhere Except San Antonio
From stuff that falls under the "puro" category to things that only make sense because of San Antonio culture, here's some things that folks outside of
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December 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
We have our own way of doing things 'round these parts.
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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December 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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.
Holiday time. Strap on those skates.
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 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Holiday time. Strap on those skates.
Some of these bands went on to become huge (Rush, Judas Priest), while others remain "San Antonio famous" (Legs Diamond, Max Webster).
20 rock and metal artists who legendary San Antonio DJ Joe Anthony championed on KISS-FM
Back before radio industry consolidation led to cookie-cutter formats across the country, the late San Antonio DJ Joe Anthony, known as the "Godfather of
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November 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Some of these bands went on to become huge (Rush, Judas Priest), while others remain "San Antonio famous" (Legs Diamond, Max Webster).
Lawmakers are way too cozy with corporate interests, and we all pay the price.
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 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Lawmakers are way too cozy with corporate interests, and we all pay the price.
The popular Alamo Heights drinking spot is said to be closed 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 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The popular Alamo Heights drinking spot is said to be closed for renovations.
San Antonio keeps on changing, and it's not always for the better.
20 beloved, wild and weird San Antonio landmarks that no longer exist
For many years, San Antonio seemed to change at a slower pace than other big Texas cities. That's no longer the case. Many prominent Alamo City landmarks
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November 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
San Antonio keeps on changing, and it's not always for the better.
This one is already shaping up to be an ugly primary.
'AK Guy' takes swipe at U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales over alleged affair with deceased staffer
MAGA congressional candidate Brandon Herrera's jab came in an email boasting that his campaign has raised $1.1 million since August.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This one is already shaping up to be an ugly primary.
At least one poll shows Nirenberg with an advantage in the race, but it may not be easy to convince voters they need change.
Former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg far from a shoo-in to unseat Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai
It may be difficult for Nirenberg to convince Democratic voters that change is in order when it comes to the county judge position.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
At least one poll shows Nirenberg with an advantage in the race, but it may not be easy to convince voters they need change.
Anybody else need a break from Turkey Day leftovers?
Here’s where you can find the best breakfast tacos in San Antonio
Breakfast tacos are the perfect way to start the day. They're filling and flavorful. Not to mention, a fiery shot of salsa makes a great morning
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November 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Anybody else need a break from Turkey Day leftovers?
Let's get a little weird.
The 25 weirdest attractions in San Antonio that are worth visiting
San Antonio has plenty of tourist attractions, from historic landmarks to museums — but the city has some surprisingly weird sights to see, too. For those
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November 30, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Let's get a little weird.
The well-known bar owner rallied support from the hospitality industry when he revealed his cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
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 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The well-known bar owner rallied support from the hospitality industry when he revealed his cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
The dispute is the latest difficulty for the Philharmonic, which formed from the ashes of the now-defunct San Antonio Symphony.
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 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The dispute is the latest difficulty for the Philharmonic, which formed from the ashes of the now-defunct San Antonio Symphony.
Anybody up for some post-Thanksgiving thrifting.
27 essential San Antonio vintage and thrift stores for finding secondhand treasures
San Antonio loves to thrift for a good deal, and thankfully we haven't been ruined yet like Austin. Rather than our neighbors to the north who think
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November 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Anybody up for some post-Thanksgiving thrifting.
The MAGA congressman from Houston is trailing both Ken Paxton and John Cornyn by more than 10 points but doesn't seem to be reading the room.
GOP leadership pleads with Wesley Hunt to drop out of race for Texas seat in U.S. Senate
Hunt, a MAGA congressman from Houston, is trailing both Ken Paxton and John Cornyn by more than 10 points.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The MAGA congressman from Houston is trailing both Ken Paxton and John Cornyn by more than 10 points but doesn't seem to be reading the room.
The new cocktail spot is helmed by three-time James Beard Award semifinalist Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin.
Best Quality Daughter's new cocktail lounge Jue Let to debut this Saturday at San Antonio's Pearl
The highly anticipated bar is taking over the space that formerly held Blue Box.
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November 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The new cocktail spot is helmed by three-time James Beard Award semifinalist Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin.
It's been a rough year for the Alamo City's restaurant industry.
31 San Antonio restaurants that have closed so far this year
It's been a rough year for the San Antonio restaurant scene.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
It's been a rough year for the Alamo City's restaurant industry.
The governor needs a distraction for his plunging poll numbers and failed policy — and that distraction is his bullshit claim "Sharia law" may overtake the state.
Assclown Alert: Attacking the Muslim community for cheap political points with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
Let’s be clear: there is no 'Sharia takeover' happening in Texas. Abbott is just desperate for a distraction.
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November 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The governor needs a distraction for his plunging poll numbers and failed policy — and that distraction is his bullshit claim "Sharia law" may overtake the state.
The washed-up TV pitchman is running as what else? An anti-woke MAGA Republican.
The ShamWow guy is running for Congress in Texas. Yes, we're serious.
Offer Shlomi, otherwise known as Vince Offer, is running a Trumpian 'anti-woke' campaign in a Central Texas district.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The washed-up TV pitchman is running as what else? An anti-woke MAGA Republican.
The market will continue Saturday and Sunday.
Everyone we saw shopping at Esperanza's Peace Market in San Antonio this weekend
The market will continue Saturday and Sunday.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The market will continue Saturday and Sunday.
Dazzle friends and family with your Alamo City expertise!
20 useless facts about San Antonio you can use to impress out-of-towners
When playing tour guide for visiting friends and family, there's plenty of culture and history in San Antonio to draw from. But sometimes you want to take
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November 29, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Dazzle friends and family with your Alamo City expertise!
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 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Despite the White House saying ICE raids target hardened criminals, just 5% of recent detainees have violent criminal convictions.
Springer, 22, appears in the feature, which won the Audience Award for Narrative Feature at the Austin Film Festival.
San Antonio actor Cole Springer hopes new movie American Baby builds empathy around teen pregnancy
Springer, 22, appears in the feature, which won the Audience Award for Narrative Feature at the Austin Film Festival.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Springer, 22, appears in the feature, which won the Audience Award for Narrative Feature at the Austin Film Festival.
If you have visitors, let them see sights other than the most obvious ones.
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 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
If you have visitors, let them see sights other than the most obvious ones.
The PPV boxing match will take place Dec. 6 at Frost Bank Center with more on the card.
'Pitbull' Cruz to face Lamont Roach for interim WBC 140-pound title in San Antonio
The PPV boxing match will take place Dec. 6 at Frost Bank Center with more on the card.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The PPV boxing match will take place Dec. 6 at Frost Bank Center with more on the card.