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Sen. John Cornyn of Texas mocked for trumpeting federal broadband funding he voted against

"You left out, 'in spite of my no vote,'" said one of the many people trolling Cornyn over his tweet.

By Sanford Nowlin
Jun 29, 2023

Tags: Texas News, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Broadband in Texas, Biden Infrastructure Bill, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, Texas Republicans
Gov. Greg Abbott signs legislation barring trans youth from accessing transition-related care

Texas joins 17 other states restricting transgender minors from accessing puberty blockers and hormone therapies. Opposing legal groups have vowed to sue to stop the new law from taking effect.

By Alex Nguyen and William Melhado, The Texas Tribune
Jun 3, 2023

Tags: Texas News, Texan ban on gender-affirming care, Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas Republicans, Transgender Rights, LGBTQ rights
Bill requiring Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms fails in House after missing crucial deadline

Senate Bill 1515 was one of several legislative attempts by conservative Christians to center public life around their religious views.

By Robert Downen, The Texas Tribune
May 24, 2023

Tags: Texas News, Texas Legislature 10 commandments, 10 commandments in Texas Schools, Texas Republicans, Separation of Church and State, Christian nationalism
Rep. Chip Roy of Texas threatens defense funding bill after Air Force recognizes Pride Month

The San Antonio-Austin Republican claimed events recognizing LGBTQ+ service members were 'divisive' and 'frankly embarrassing.'

By Sanford Nowlin
May 22, 2023

Tags: Texas News, U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, anti-LGBTQ lawmakers, Air Force pride Month, homophobic lawmakers, Texas Republicans
For a Texan who wants to build bridges in Congress, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales has burned quite a few

The two-term Republican, criticized by his own party for breaking with the GOP on key votes, is not inclined to change his ways.

By Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune
May 10, 2023

Tags: Texas News, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, Texas Republicans, San Antonio members of congress, border issues, immigration, U.S. House of Representative
Conservative Christians want more religion in public life. Texas lawmakers are listening.

Opponents of church-state separation have been emboldened by recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions and the growing acceptance of Christian nationalism on the right.

By Robert Downen, The Texas Tribune
May 7, 2023

Tags: Texas News, Separation of church and state, Texas Republicans, Christian nationalism in Texas, David Barton, Texas right-wing extremism, 10 commandments in Texas schools

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Everything we saw as San Antonio women protested Texas' six-week abortion ban

By San Antonio Current Staff
Sep 2, 2021

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Weekend Welcome - Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails

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Sunday Brunch Bar - Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails

Sundays, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails 306 W Market St, San Antonio Downtown

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Sunset Skinny - Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails

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Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails 306 W Market St, San Antonio Downtown
Culinaria Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival Returns October 26-29

Thu., Oct. 26, 5-10 p.m., Fri., Oct. 27, 5-10 p.m., Sat., Oct. 28, 5-10 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 29, 5-10 p.m.

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Sat., Aug. 5, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

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The best San Antonio restaurants to dine solo

Sure, grabbing a meal together can be a great way to spend time with friends, a date or family. Just the same,…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Jul 19, 2023

Barbaro
2720 McCullough Ave., (210) 320-2261, barbarosanantonio.com
Grab a seat at the bar and prepare to get boozy — especially if you stop by during happy hour. Barbaro features a full bar so you can have your drink of choice while munching on one of their delicious wood-fired pizzas, making it an obvious choice when you want to dine alone and eat well.

Everything we saw as Butcher Babies sliced and diced San Antonio's Rock Box

Los Angeles' Butcher Babies brought their horror-tinged metal to San Antonio's Rock Box on Monday, and turned the venue upside down with…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Jul 18, 2023

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Photos: Mexican rapper Peso Pluma blew away the crowd at San Antonio's AT&T Center

Guadalajara, Mexico's top rap export, Peso Pluma, gave a dazzling performance at San Antonio's AT&T Center on Sunday, drawing thousands of die-hard fans.…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Jul 17, 2023

Photos: Mexican rapper Peso Pluma blew away the crowd at San Antonio's AT&T Center

Everyone we saw singing along at the San Antonio stop of The Emo Night Tour

Billed as the "ultimate Emo party," The Emo Night Tour came to The Rock Box on Saturday. San Antonio music fans flocked…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Jul 16, 2023

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