San Antonio Zoo breaks ground on $15 million Congo Falls gorilla exhibit

Officials broke ground on the San Antonio Zoo's new $15 million Congo Falls gorilla exhibit on Friday morning, according to a press release. The exhibit, which the zoo describes as among the most significant milestones in its 110-year history, will be among the nation's largest gorilla habitats and

San Antonio barbecue spot Augie’s to close after 10 years in business

Central San Antonio brisket haven Augie's Alamo City BBQ Steakhouse is closing its doors, news site MySA reports. The business has operated for 10 years. An Augie's manager told MySA that the last day to snag savory smoked eats from the restaurant, 909 Broadway, will be this Sunday, March 3.

The Rah! Rah! Room, DQ Carolina Reaper Tacos: San Antonio's biggest food stories of the week

In this week's top food news, San Antonio Current readers appear to want to get their blood pumping. The Current's most-read food story centered on a new music venue coming from the owners of San Antonio's Bang Bang Bar — The Rah! Rah!

New Spurs Arena, Sadness in SA: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

This week's most-read Current stories showed San Antonio's emotional range. Readers flocked to a story covering the possibility of a new downtown arena for the Spurs after the city was granted exclusive rights to either buy or lease 13.5 acres at Hemisfair, potentially showing excitement for the fut