San Antonio-tied visual artist Vincent Valdez lands MacArthur ‘genius grant’

The weekend-long gathering celebrates departed loved ones with live music, homemade altars, food, art, books and much more. The post Everything we saw at San Antonio’s Muertos Fest 2026 appeared first on San Antonio Current.

Organizers are expecting more than 100,000 people at this year’s MuertosFest at Hemisfair. " data-image-caption="Organizers are expecting more than 100,000 people at this year’s MuertosFest at Hemisfair. "…

The entrance to the Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson on Aug. 22, 2026. The privately run immigration detention center is operated by Management & Training Corporation, under contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.…

Ken Paxton speaks at a conservative conference in Arizona in 2024. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Screen-Shot-2026-10-23-at-4.44.10-PM.png?fit=780%2C538&ssl=1" /> The blind trust’s…

U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico, D-Austin, speaks during a campaign stop at San Antonio’s Assembly Hall earlier this year. " data-image-caption="U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico, D-Austin, speaks during a campaign stop at…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe will open its latest San Antonio store on Saturday. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Tropical01.jpg?fit=780%2C521&ssl=1" /> This Saturday's opening brings the…

James Talarico speaks to the Current during a San Antonio appearance earlier this year. " data-image-caption="James Talarico speaks to the Current during a San Antonio appearance earlier this year. "…

Despite their MAGA loyalty, these Texas GOP politicos were left off Trump's Thursday endorsement list. The post Trump endorses nearly every major Texas Republican candidate with two notable exceptions appeared first on San Antonio Current.