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40+ min ago (852+ words) Crockett's impending announcement prompted Allred to drop out, setting up a head-to-head contest with Talarico, a much-hyped political figure in his own right who's built a large social media following around his personal religiosity and rhetorical skill." Crockett rose to political fame in Washington, D.C., as a fiery MAGA foil after succeeding longtime Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson in representing the historically Black 30th Congressional District, but Crockett got her start by winning a state House seat back in 2020." The Texas Observer spoke to her last week about her decision to run, the Democratic Party's struggling brand, and her potential GOP opponents." You had been publicly contemplating whether or not to jump into the Senate race for a couple months. Why did you ultimately decide to run?" What issues do you plan to make the centerpiece of your campaign?" I think affordability, end…...

2+ hour, 45+ min ago (150+ words) Head coach Mike Elko said Monday that the team is in "wait-and-see mode" on Moss' progress. Elko said in October that Moss would return before the season ended, but he missed the final six games of ... Texas A&M football players and fans received a welcomed sight Tuesday. Le'Veon Moss, the Aggies' starting running back to begin the season, was in pads practicing with his team, per American-Statesman Aggies reporter Tony Catalina. Moss has missed the past eight-plus weeks nursing an injury." Head coach Mike Elko said Monday that the team is in "wait-and-see mode" on Moss' progress."Elko said in October that Moss would return before the season ended, but he missed the final six games of the season. On Tuesday, he encouraged reporters to catch a glimpse of the highly anticipated return." Texas A&M plays Miami at…...

2+ hour, 54+ min ago (579+ words) Hyatt Corp. has agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle a 2023 lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over "hidden fees" in the online process for booking a hotel room.Shown is an aerial view of the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort in San Antonio. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Hyatt Corp. in 2023, alleging violations of the state's Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Hyatt Corp. will pay more than $1.2 million to Texas to resolve a lawsuit that alleged the hotel chain advertised room rates at prices it never intended to sell as advertised. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused Hyatt in the 2023 lawsuit of adding in online booking "hidden fees" that it describes as "resort fees," "destination fees," "miscellaneous fees," "service charges," "Recovery Fees" and "Tourism Public Improvement District fees." "Hyatt hides these additional fees behind disclosures and drop-down menus…...

4+ hour, 8+ min ago (320+ words) San Antonio bars and hangouts are holding watch parties Tuesday for the matchup between the Spurs and the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup Final. The Silver and Black will host its own official watch party starting at 7 p.m. at The Rock at La Cantera. The gathering will feature an appearance by the team's Hype Squad, a raffle for autographed Spurs merch, music by DJ Quake and free drinks while supplies last. Other spots hosting watch parties include, but aren't limited to: " Elsewhere Too, 4513 N. Loop 1604 West " El Luchador Bar, 622 Roosevelt Ave. " El B'ho, 2710 N. St. Mary's St. " Friendly Spot, 943 S. Alamo St. " Gimme Gimme, 803 S. St. Mary's St. Those at home can watch the game on Amazon Prime Video starting at 7:30 p.m. Central. The NBA Cup has been awarded since 2023, the first year the league launched its soccer-style in-season tournament. This year's competition marks…...

4+ hour, 10+ min ago (245+ words) Cloudy skies with some sprinkles, showers or even a weak thunderstorm passing by through this evening. SAN ANTONIO " San Antonio welcomed athletes from across Texas this past weekend for a celebration of competition, inclusion and heart. Special Olympics Texas hosted its State Flag Football Competition on Dec. 13-14, welcoming 13 teams. The event opened with a grand entrance by the athletes, setting an energetic tone for the weekend. Law enforcement officers then escorted athletes to light the Flame of Hope, officially kicking off the competition. "It's very special, and I love competing with these guys right here, even though I'm the only girl this year on the team," one athlete said. From the opening kickoff, the focus extended well beyond the scoreboard. Coaches emphasized effort, pride and personal growth over wins and losses. "We don't worry about the score, we don't worry…...

4+ hour, 51+ min ago (442+ words) A new and lengthy list of endorsements from prominent San Antonio GOP officeholders and business leaders for U.S. Sen. John Cornyn shines light on the four-term incumbent's strategy as he heads into a tough primary season. On Tuesday, the Texas Republican's campaign released a list exclusively to the Current of more than 40 prominent Alamo City conservatives backing his reelection. They range from former House members Henry Bonilla and Lamar Smith to one-time Bexar County Commissioner Trish DeBerry and businessman Charlie Amato, who chairs financial-services firm SWBC. The Cornyn campaign has also rolled out dozens of endorsements from the Dallas and Houston areas along with 200 from the state's Rio Grande Valley and border region. Cornyn's strategy of lining up a deep bench of endorsements appears to be a bid to remind voters in deep-red Texas that he's continued to toe the Republican…...

7+ hour, 21+ min ago (645+ words) The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has denied the City of San Antonio's request to keep the Pride Cultural Heritage District's rainbow crosswalks, located at North Main Avenue and East Evergreen Street. The City of San Antonio has until Jan. 15 to remove the colorful crosswalks to avoid the state from withholding transportation funds and imposing other potential penalties. City officials sought an exemption to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's order that municipalities remove "social, political and idealogical messages" from their streets, which he issued Oct. 8 . The order called on TxDOT to enforce the removal of any surface markings that "do not directly support traffic control or safety." "Texans expect their taxpayer dollars to be used wisely, not advance political agendas on Texas roadways," Abbott said in a public statement at the time. "Today, I directed the Texas Department of Transportation to…...

9+ hour, 37+ min ago (310+ words) With numerous burger options across the city, there are several reasons why customers are obsessed with Mr. Juicy, the fast-food burger concept from San Antonio chef Andrew Weissman. For one, the food is impressive, with rich flavor and expert seasoning. Secondly, when it comes to prices, folks don't have to spend an arm and a leg to get good eats at Mr. Juicy. I opted for the double cheeseburger combo, which comes with fries and a drink, for a total of $12. The burgers are topped with lettuce, tomato and a tangy secret sauce. A few add-ons, like bacon or mushrooms, are available for additional charges. After ordering, I took a seat and waited less than a clock tick before my food was brought out to me. To be quite honest, I could've been happy with a single patty, as this…...

10+ hour, 9+ min ago (321+ words) Assclown Alert is a column of opinion, analysis and snark. Worried your car's just too safe? Fear not, fellow driver, Sen. Ted Cruz is stomping the gas pedal and aiming straight for the guardrail of common sense. As Americans seek relief from $766 monthly car payments and skyrocketing insurance premiums, Texas' junior senator has determined that the solution is to lead a Senate hearing removing safeguards that keep autos from killing people." Cruz's Commerce Committee is hauling in the Big Three automakers for a Jan. 14 hearing on those pesky, pricy safety features, as the Current previously reported. Cruz's stated purpose: figuring out why new cars cost so fucking much. His unstated purpose: massaging the shoulders " and other body parts "of an industry that donates more to the senator than anyone else in Congress, according to bipartisan campaign-spending watchdog OpenSecrets. Automatic Emergency…...

10+ hour, 30+ min ago (244+ words) Anybody need a break from Christmas music? It wouldn't be so bad if the malls, supermarkets and self-appointed DJs at holiday gatherings would play something new, but the same old songs tend to get driven into the ground. The good news is there's plenty of live music that can help purge those holiday earworms. Luna Luna straddles the line between pop, indie-rock, and cumbia with silky smooth vocals and nice production sheen. The Dallas-based band, which blew up as a TikTok phenom, specializes in enjoyable grooves and familiar feelings without diving into predictability or clich. $23, 8 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary's St., papertigersatx.com.Bill Baird Die Spitz, Farmer's Wife Die Spitz's blistering punk took the Austin scene by storm, but over time, the band has graduated into something knottier, more complex and more interesting. Along the way, they've evolved from being…...