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1+ hour, 20+ min ago (256+ words) Dulce " the Current-sponsored holiday event celebrating all things sugary and spirited "is returning to the DoSeum on Friday, Dec. 12, bringing a fresh "Sugar, Spice & Holiday Spirits" theme to this year's festivities. The DoSeum will transform into a winter wonderland with local food and drink vendors offering fun bites and beverages that match the theme.The gathering will run 8-11 p.m. with VIP entry at 7 p.m. Ugly sweaters and over-the-top Christmas costumes aren't required, but they're highly encouraged " and they might pay off. The best-dressed guest will take home a $500 cash prize. For those who procrastinated on holiday shopping, Dulce's winter marketplace filled with local vendors will offer a fun way to support small businesses and score one-of-a-kind gifts. Participating artisans include Trinket Amor, Garcia Art Glass, Happy Mama Designs, Kalianas Boutique and many more. Guests can also snack their way through offerings from…...

2+ hour, 58+ min ago (635+ words) Paul Finebaum breaks down Texas" season ahead of its matchup against No. 3 Texas A&M. (1:14) It's hard to imagine Texas A&M fans asking for more from their season through the first 11 games. The rivalry between the Lone Star State's two biggest college football brands runs as deep as any in the sport. They played for 97 consecutive years from 1915 to 2011, with plenty of memorable moments along the way. Then, when the Aggies moved to the SEC in 2012 and the two programs didn't play for 13 years, the feud may have gotten even more intense. Between the 13 years without the game and a pair of Longhorns wins on either side of that break, it has been a decade and a half since the last time Texas A&M won the Lone Star Showdown. With an SEC championship game berth and an undefeated regular…...

4+ hour, 32+ min ago (464+ words) SAN ANTONIO " The world seems to be divided on whether to have a reusable Christmas tree that can potentially last for years or buying a fresh Christmas tree every year. While the costs on fresh Christmas trees has gone up in recent years, there are still plenty of people who carry on the tradition of having a fresh tree. Whether you are a die-hard fresh tree lover, or trying it out for the first time, the San Antonio area offers plenty of places to get a fresh-cut Christmas tree. Take a look at our list of places below. And if you know of any other places to add to the list, please email [email protected]. The mainstay of tree nurseries offers everything from the classic Noble Fir to the fragrant Fraser Fir and popular Douglas Fir. The lots are located in…...

4+ hour, 54+ min ago (627+ words) [A shopper talks with a vendor at Esperanza]A shopper talks with a vendor at Esperanza's Peace Market. " data-image-caption="A shopper talks with a vendor at Esperanza's Peace Market. " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Jaime-Monzon-01-.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Jaime-Monzon-01-.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> No matter what hobby your friend or relative has, there's a good chance you can find an appropriate gift when you shop local. The post How to keep your dollars in San Antonio this season no matter who you're shopping for appeared first on San Antonio Current. [A shopper talks with a vendor at Esperanza]A shopper talks with a vendor at Esperanza's Peace Market. " data-image-caption="A shopper talks with a vendor at Esperanza's Peace Market. [Jaime Monzon 01]A shopper talks with a vendor at Esperanza's Peace Market. While the Current's profiles on local retailers and our list of gift ideas for local foodies offer plenty of…...

5+ hour, 12+ min ago (436+ words) San Antonio-born actor and current Hondo resident Cole Springer was just 9 years old when he got his first showbiz break." A talent agent approached the family and asked if they'd ever thought about exploring an entertainment-industry career for their young son. "The agent told my parents that he liked my energy and wanted to have a chat with us," Springer, 22, told the Current during a recent interview. "My dad kind of blew it off at first, but my mom wanted to entertain the idea. I'm still with the same agent today." In his latest film, American Baby, Springer plays Nate, a homophobic bully. During a party, he intimidates a young girl named Olivia (Abigail Pniowsky) who later must navigate the repercussions of being a pregnant teen in conservative small-town Texas. "Anybody who knows me knows that I'm a pretty nice…...

5+ hour, 28+ min ago (586+ words) Per usual, Texas football quarterback Arch Manning didn't want to talk about himself Monday. When told during his weekly session with local media that teammate Michael'Taaffe had endorsed him for the Heisman Trophy, Manning scoffed. When asked to give himself a grade for the season, he deferred to the journalists in the room. After his session ended and a last-second question about Thanksgiving food arose, he scrambled from his seat as if he were evading a pass rush. Manning has previously said one of the things he learned from Quinn Ewers during his two years as the former UT quarterback's backup was how to deal with the media. The understudy has quickly become the master. Bulletin board material and memorable rants aren't things that usually come out of media sessions with Manning, who prefers to keep his answers short and…...

5+ hour, 43+ min ago (612+ words) Sitting in a Brazoria County courtroom in 1994, Anthony Graves, a Black man, looked at his nearly all-white jury. He was on trial for a murder he didn't commit, and the state was seeking the death penalty. At that moment, he felt like nothing had changed in 150 years." "I felt like Dred Scott," he told the Texas Observer. "I felt like a person sitting in front of white people with no rights, knowing that I hadn't done anything to anybody, but I could not control what they were trying to do to me." Graves was ultimately exonerated in 2010 after a federal court determined the prosecutors in the case had withheld critical evidence from the defense, including the fact that the star witness against Graves had repeatedly changed his story. In 2015, that prosecutor was disbarred." As a new ACLU report shows, Graves…...

6+ hour, 3+ min ago (287+ words) The holiday shopping rush kicks off this Black Friday. It's a time when a lot of smaller retailers make the most of the profits they need to stay in business for another year. San Antonio Greater Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jeff Webster said the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and the Texas State Comptroller believe the year will end on a high note for retailers. "They really think that December will end OK-to-strong. And then the lead into '26 is going to be great. So, I think we're at the start of something big really happening here in San Antonio and in our great state." Webster said there is a strong "buy local" vibe this year and retailers see light at the end of the tunnel" and it's not a train. Local holiday retail sales will also get the…...

15+ hour, 58+ min ago (200+ words) The UIL Texas Football State Championships continue with a compelling regional round matchup as the Denton Guyer Wildcats face the Byron Nelson Bobcats Friday night at Northwest ISD Stadium in Justin. Both teams enter with identical 10-2 records and impressive area round victories, setting the stage for what could be one of the weekend's most competitive playoff contests. Guyer's dominant 44-14 win over Dallas Jesuit demonstrated their championship pedigree, while Byron Nelson's explosive offense was on full display in their 62-29 victory against Eastwood. With a quarterfinal berth in the 6A Division 2 bracket at stake, expect a playoff atmosphere befitting two programs in what has become one of the Dallas-Fort Worth area's most anticipated postseason matchups. Opening kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT on Friday, November 28 with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network. " WATCH: Guyer vs. Byron Nelson football is livestreaming on NFHS Network…...

21+ hour, 14+ min ago (219+ words) SAN ANTONIO " From turkey in the oven to a plate on the River Walk. Mad Dogs British Pub has customers covered for the Thanksgiving holiday. "We weren't really sure if there was going to be a lot of things open or if it was gonna be busy, but this is perfect," said Natalie Cinotto. Natalie Cinotto is just visiting. "We're in Houston a lot, so we wanted a change of scenery," said Natalie Cinotto. James Cassidy with the Riverwalk's Mad Dogs British Pub says the turkey dinner is part of sharing the holidays with the community. "We seem to have good feedback from locals that come back every year," said James Cassidy, Assistant Operations Director for Mad Dogs British Pub. And a few visitors from Georgia say San Antonio is the place to be for a holiday weekend. "So then…...