Ted Cruz in Bondage, Skiing on I-10, Cat Poo Bandit: The weirdest Texas news stories of 2021

After 2020, lots of us hoped this year would end up being a saner, more sedate affair. Surprise! Yeah, 2021 was just…

By San Antonio Current Staff

San Antonio Zoo brings back petty AF fundraiser where you can name a cockroach after your ex
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Cancun Cruz, Isis Romero, Texas Coast Poop: San Antonio Current's most read news stories of 2021

We hope no one expected 2021 to be a slower news year than the shitshow that was 2020. Because it wasn't. Amid…

By San Antonio Current Staff

20. Texas Governor signs new law requiring strip club employees and patrons to be at least 21
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The dumbest things ever blurted out by San Antonio Pastor John Hagee of Cornerstone Church

San Antonio's Cornerstone Church recently made headlines late last year by hosting a three-day gathering of far-right conspiracy theorists. Although Cornerstone Lead Pastor…

By San Antonio Current Staff

On Praising Trump for His Support of Israel (July 2018)
"Never in our history have we had [God's] favor at the same time with the president of the United States; with the prime minister of Israel; with the secretary of state; with the ambassador to Israel or the ambassador from Israel. All of those people are suddenly helping us achieve our objectives because the favor of God is with this organization. … For years CUFI was at odds with the previous administration on a wide range of issues, but since President Trump took office we've seen one victory after another,.”
He’s really giving Trump too much credit, but there’s a lot of that going on.
Photo via Instagram / pastorjohnhagee
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25 puro San Antonio Halloween costumes to try out this year

If you're still waffling on what kind of costume to wear for Halloween this year, let us suggest taking a homegrown approach.…

By San Antonio Current Staff

La Llorona
When it comes to scary San Antonio lore, nothing beats La Llorona. Prepare to frighten everyone you meet. 
Photo via Instagram / makeupbyanaisv
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Sick times, bad cops and viral weirdos: The year's 20 most-read San Antonio Current news stories

From a global health crisis and a shitshow of an election to lying politicians and cops behaving badly, there was no shortage…

By San Antonio Current Staff

4. In a now-deleted Facebook post, the local GOP leader theorized that the death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody might be a "staged event" meant to undermine President Donald Trump's chances with black voters. Read more here.
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Twitter savagely reacts to Donald Trump's coronavirus diagnosis

Late Thursday, the web erupted when Donald Trump tweeted that he and his wife Melania had tested positive for COVID-19. With over…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Twitter savagely reacts to Donald Trump's coronavirus diagnosis
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Twitter Reacts to Now-Former Trump Campaign Manager Brad Parscale's Demotion

In an administration that's been a revolving door of staffers shouting "Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!" on their way out, former…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Twitter Reacts to Now-Former Trump Campaign Manager Brad Parscale's Demotion
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SA Spurs Coach Popovich Rips Trump a New One and Twitter Is Here For It

Though it's far from the first time the San Antonio Spurs' beloved Coach Gregg Popovich has gone off on Trump, Pop really…

By San Antonio Current Staff

SA Spurs Coach Popovich Rips Trump a New One and Twitter Is Here For It
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Texans React to News That Bill Miller Bar-B-Q Owner is a Major Trump Supporter

Thanks to a tweet from Rep. Joaquin Castro, we now know who the top Trump contributors are in San Antonio. Forty-four San…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Texans React to News That Former Bill Miller Bar-B-Q CEO is a Major Trump Supporter
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Twitter Reacts to Trump Inaccurately Claiming San Antonio Has a Wall

By now you've scratched your head over President Trump's claim that San Antonio — 150 miles north of Mexico — is protected…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Twitter Reacts to Trump Inaccurately Claiming San Antonio Has a Wall
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Demonstrators Rallied in Main Plaza to Protest Trump's "Zero Tolerance" Immigration Policy

Hundreds of San Antonians, from politicians and activists to church groups and families, converged Saturday in Main Plaza to protest the Trump…

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Demonstrators Rallied in Main Plaza to Protest Trump's "Zero Tolerance" Immigration Policy.
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50 Reasons You Should See the Politically Charged Exhibition ‘Images of Power’

This month, Freight Gallery presents “Images of Power,” an exhibition of new work by 30 artists from across the country who deal…

By San Antonio Current Staff

50 Reasons You Should See the Politically Charged Exhibition ‘Images of Power’
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15 Puro San Antonio Halloween Costumes To Consider This Year

With Halloween right around the corner, we have a few suggestions to help you win that costume contest. Keep it local and…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Spurs Jesus
    Local icon and everyone's best friend, a Spurs Jesus costume is sure to get you first place in any costume contest. 
    Photo via Instagram, ffeno
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