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48+ min ago (62+ words) By Samuel Rocha IV and Stacy SodolakNov. 27, 2025 Samuel Rocha IV is a journalist born and raised on San Antonio soul music, Spurs basketball and mini tacos. Nixtamali Molino + Comedor The Pearl district is home to a farmers" market on Saturdays and a makers" market on Sundays. Mission Espada was the first mission in Texas and still holds weekly masses....

10+ hour, 45+ min ago (552+ words) Melanie Camp, Houston Life Correspondent HOUSTON " Houston Life's Melanie Camp Explores San Antonio's Most Festive Spots Houston Life hit the road for a holly-jolly getaway to San Antonio " and trust us, this city does not play when it comes to the holidays. Reporter Melanie Camp packed up the HL crew, cranked the carols, and took a holiday road trip packed with twinkling lights, festive flavors, movie-moment landmarks, and Texas-sized cheer. From iconic spots along the River Walk to a holiday-themed hotel suite that feels straight out of the North Pole, here's a look at how San Antonio transforms into a winter wonderland. " Kicking Off the Fun" on a Go Rio River Cruise The trip started where San Antonio truly sparkles " the River Walk. Melanie hopped aboard a Go Rio cruise with David Gonzalez from Visit San Antonio, who served as…...

12+ hour, 53+ min ago (172+ words) SAN ANTONIO " A man was critically injured in a shooting on the West Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department. The shooting happened just after 2:30 p.m. Wednesday near a park at Menchaca Street and North Hamilton Avenue. Police said the man suffered a gunshot wound to his abdomen and was taken to a hospital for further treatment. Man critically injured in West Side shooting, San Antonio police say Shooting happened Wednesday afternoon at Menchaca Street and North Hamilton Avenue Andrea K. Moreno, Digital Journalist SAN ANTONIO " A man was critically injured in a shooting on the West Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department. The shooting happened just after 2:30 p.m. Wednesday near a park at Menchaca Street and North Hamilton Avenue. Police said the man suffered a gunshot wound to his abdomen and was taken to a hospital for further treatment....

13+ hour, 28+ min ago (823+ words) 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 common with other than sitting next to him in life sciences during 11th grade. For those who want to opt out of "the scene," there are plenty of San Antonio bars to duck into and disappear without all the stress of small talk with people you'd rather not engage in conversation. Here are 20 highly recommended watering holes where you can get your drink a la incognito. Need to kick back with a drink in your hand? Who's Who is exactly the place where you can do just that without worrying about who you'll see. This unassuming strip-mall spot is the perfect place to grab a cold one in the company of…...

13+ hour, 51+ min ago (168+ words) 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 pedigree, this property is a Mid-Century Modern marvel. Listed for $2.2 million, the four-bedroom, four-bath Alamo Heights residence includes all the hallmarks of that revered design school, including clean lines, eye-catching angles, slanted ceilings and an abundance of natural light. However, as the sales listing notes, the home has since been "reimagined for 21st Century living with materials that elevate every surface." For, one it means brick and distinctively patterned pecky cypress wood adorn interior living areas, bringing rich texture and offering a natural contrast to the pristine white that dominates. The redesign also incorporated stylish upgrades such as handcrafted cement tiles with white Carrara inlay. The 3,500-square-foot dwelling's primary suite boasts oak floors, a…...

14+ hour, 26+ min ago (201+ words) It's tough to find homes in San Antonio's River Road Historic District, which is tucked into a quiet pocket bordered by the'San Antonio River, Brackenridge Park Golf Course and U.S. Highway 281. The enclave is small, and owners tend to hang on to their property. However, as evidenced by a delightfully decorated 1920 home that just listed in the River Road area, opportunities do come up from time to time. The three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath residence hangs onto many of the historical details of its era, while incorporating numerous well-executed updates. Among those are an eye-catching slatted living room ceiling with recessed lighting and a modern kitchen filled with top-of-the-line appliances and exquisitely crafted cabinetry. Creative color schemes abound, and shiny hardwood floors run throughout the house. A second story offers a flexible space that could be used as an office or even a secondary…...

14+ hour, 37+ min ago (173+ words) The doors open at 9 a.m. on Thursday at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center to welcome 29,000 in need for the Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving dinner. Another 4,600 meals will be delivered to the homebound. Patricia Jimenez is the daughter of the dinner's namesake'Raul Jimenez' who started the tradition in 1979. She runs the event today, which relies on 4,000 volunteers to cook, serve, and cleanup. She said the feast on turkey and all the trimmings also provides camaraderie. "Everybody who comes is going to have a community table," she said. "Somewhere they can go. A nice meal but also food for the soul." The dinner also features an all-faith service, entertainment and dancing, and kids' activities. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will put in an appearance before the feast ends around 3:30 p.m. VIA is offering free rides to attendees on its main lines, VIA Link, and registered…...

16+ hour, 45+ min ago (291+ words) San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones this week asked colleagues on City Council to consider permanently moving municipal elections from May to November, a move experts say could increase turnout while saving taxpayer money." This past legislative session, the Texas legislature passed a bipartisan bill that allows municipal governments to shift elections to November. So far, several Texas cities have taken up the offer, including Dallas and the North Texas suburb of Mesquite." "It is estimated, moving our May municipal election to November would save taxpayers approximately $1 million and increase overall voter turnout in those elections," Jones wrote in a letter to the rest of council." To bolster her argument, Jones provided commentary from Melissa Marschall, Rice University political scientist specializing in local elections, and Zoltan Hajnal, a quantitative social scientist at the University of California, San Diego." "Turnout doubled…...

16+ hour, 53+ min ago (731+ words) Self-described "serial entrepreneur" Jessica Knopp started her first jewelry line when she was in the 8th grade. She'used supplies that she toted around in a Caboodles organizer.' "My mom recently showed me she still has a pair of those earrings," Knopp told the Current from her studio in Dignowity Hill. "So I'm recreating them in sterling silver for her this holiday." A lifelong maker and traveler with roots in Austin, she met her husband Billy Knopp while living in San Francisco.' Launched in 2011 in the East Austin creative complex Canopy, the couple's business is Son of a Sailor "a concept that's been energizing San Antonio's Dignowity Hill since 2023. An organic hybrid of retail and makerspace, the store builds on the strengths of its founders, who work collaboratively to design and produce leather goods, jewelry, gifts and home accessories.' With a name…...

17+ hour, 44+ min ago (354+ words) The DMV's list of approved identification sent to dealers and counties includes: a Texas driver's license; an unexpired U.S. passport; Texas License To Carry identification; and IDs issued by the U.S. military, Department of Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services and Department of State. An estimated 1.7 million undocumented immigrants live in Texas." "I was outraged when I learned from a source that it was happening, and of course, I dug in on my own [and] independently verified this was going on," Harrison said. "And it should be noted, I was the only elected Republican in Texas calling for this, to the best of my knowledge. The only one." Harrison alleged undocumented immigrants in the state had driven up car insurance premiums and increased danger on the roads." Immigration advocates said the policy will add a burden on individuals and families who live…...