Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias books free show for those who donate food
The standup comedian will perform on Christmas at the Tobin Center for fans who donate that day to the San Antonio Food Bank. The post Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias books free show for those who donate food appeared first on San Antonio Current .
San Antonio Socialists Rally at Starbucks as Strike Fizzles
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A small group of socialist activists joined striking baristas at a northside Starbucks on Saturday, attempting to bolster a picket line that drew little interest from customers or nearby holiday shoppers. About 15 baristas have been on strike since December 4, part of a nationwide labor action...
Fire at high-rise apartment near downtown linked to cigarette, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – A fire at a high-rise apartment building near downtown is believed to have been caused by a cigarette on a coffee table, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. The fire was reported around 11:50 p.m. in the 300 block of Marshall Street, not far from...
East Side charter school to close after TEA denies renewal over low academic ratings
SAN ANTONIO — A public charter school on the city's East Side will close its doors at the direction the Texas Education Agency (TEA) due to low academic performance ratings. Since August 2022, Essence Preparatory Public School has served kindergarten through eighth-grade students. "Essence Prep was created to meet...
San Antonio police arrest two men for alleged kidnapping and robbery on Prue Road
SAN ANTONIO — Police say a relationship dispute turned violent on the city’s northwest-side, leading to the arrest of two men now facing aggravated robbery charges. According to the San Antonio Police Department, the incident happened on November 24. Investigators say the victim, a woman whose relationship with...
San Antonio man with cerebral palsy finds strength and confidence through dance
SAN ANTONIO — Living with cerebral palsy, Kevin Gibson never expected dance to change his life. But through the guidance of Jewel of Art Dance Studio director Jackleen Rios, movement became a powerful tool to rebuild his strength, confidence and sense of self. Gibson, who has had cerebral palsy...
Man hospitalized after being cut during family disturbance call on east-side, police say
SAN ANTONIO — Police are investigating a cutting that followed a reported family disturbance on the east side of San Antonio early Monday morning. The incident happened around 3:20 a.m. in the 500 block of Gembler Road, near Frost Bank Center Drive. According to a sergeant with the San...
‘There’s room for all of us,’ says S.A. airport’s Santa, who happens to be...
As he portrays the jolly old elf, James Hudson is focused only on spreading Christmas cheer to everyone. "Our joy," he says, "is not limited to a skin tone."
First wheelchair user reaches edge of space on Blue Origin flight
SAN ANTONIO - Michaela Benthaus, a 33-year-old German aerospace engineer, made history as the first wheelchair user to travel to the edge of space. The Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket launched from West Texas on Saturday, marking a significant milestone. Benthaus, who sustained a spinal cord injury in a 2018...
Texas Man Sentenced to 56 Years for Killing Friend With Sword After Calling 911
San Antonio, Texas – A Bexar County jury has sentenced a 34-year-old San Antonio man to decades in prison after he fatally stabbed his longtime friend with a sword inside his home and then called 911 to report the killing, making disturbing statements to authorities after the attack. Deadly...
