16+ hour, 15+ min ago (116+ words) The market will continue Saturday and Sunday. The post Everyone we saw shopping at Esperanza's Peace Market in San Antonio this weekend appeared first on San Antonio Current. Esperanza Peace and Justice Center is holding its 36th Annual Mercado de Paz / Peace Market this weekend, which lets shoppers browse artisan goods from San Antonio and all over South and Central America. The multicultural experience also includes live music, food and more. Here's a look at the shoppers, artisans and performers who took part on Friday. The event will continue Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. at the Esperanza Center, 922 San Pedro Ave....

1+ day, 10+ hour 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…...

1+ day, 14+ hour 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…...

1+ day, 14+ hour 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…...

1+ day, 15+ hour 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…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago (105+ words) Foodie friends and family aren't always easy to shop for. After all, it's hard to know just what cooking gadgets they've already amassed and what cookbooks already line their shelves. One way to make sure you're giving them something they can use is to shop local and keep your dollars in the Alamo City. Here are seven hard-to-beat gift ideas that will hit the spot." Pan Dulce graphic T-shirt from Barbacoa Apparel" Personalized cutting board from Very That" Locally produced culinary items from the Pearl Farmers Market Dinner at one of San Antonio's Michelin-starred restaurants"...

3+ day, 4+ hour 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…...

3+ day, 5+ hour 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…...

3+ day, 5+ hour 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…...

3+ day, 8+ hour 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…...