Elise and John Russ of San Antonio’s Clementine aim to be more than a date night restaurant

John and Elise Russ opened Clementine, a Castle Hills staple, in 2018 and drew almost immediate praise for their creative-yet-approachable dishes and focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients.  Both partners have earned James Beard Award nominations for their work, with John picking up two Best Chef: Tex

Third-place finisher Shannon Locke not ready to make endorsement in Bexar County DA’s race

Criminal defense attorney and online personality Shannon Locke, who finished third in the Democratic primary for Bexar County District Attorney, told the Current he’s not yet ready to made in endorsement in the runoff between Jane Davis and Luz Elena Chapa. “Both campaigns have reached out, and I am

San Antonio ISD chief Jaime Aquino abruptly reveals he’ll retire in January 2027

Aquino oversaw the district's controversial efforts to close underperforming schools as it grappled with budget deficits and slipping enrollment. The post San Antonio ISD chief Jaime Aquino abruptly reveals he’ll retire in January 2027 appeared first on San Antonio Current.

South Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar helps kill resolution to end U.S. involvement in Iran

South Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar was one of just four Democrats who helped defeat a U.S. House resolution which would have removed U.S. troops from Iran. Cuellar joined Democratic U.S. Reps. Greg Landsman, Jared Golden and Juan Vargas and all but two House Republicans in a Thursday afternoon vo