History

SATXtoday: torch of friendship
Culture
Unwrap these four gifts given to the city of San Antonio
These city gifts are way better than a Jelly of the Month Club membership.
December 24, 2025 03:00 AM
 · 
Staff
SATXtoday: Black Lab Brewing
Culture
Local libations: A round of San Antonio-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable San Antonio nod there — these craft beers found around the Alamo City take local pride seriously.
October 8, 2025
 · 
Staff
MengerSATX.jpg
History
4 haunted places in San Antonio
It’s time to get spooky, kids.
October 2, 2025
 · 
Staff
A retro black-and-white image of downtown San Antonio near the old Express-News building from many decades ago.
History
Do you remember the 21st night of September in San Antonio?
We’re channeling our inner Earth, Wind, and Fire to reflect on what San Antonians were up to this week in September throughout the years.
September 15, 2025
 · 
Donna Provencher
Home Depot - Boerne - San Antonio - SATXtoday 9/02/25
History
5 things you didn’t know were invented in San Antonio
Creative and entrepreneurial minds have invented some incredible stuff in the Alamo City.
September 2, 2025
 · 
Donna Provencher
IMG_1678.jpeg
History
A brief history of San Antonio’s abandoned amusement parks
From Playland Park to Splashtown USA, these are the stuff of Alamo City legend.
July 24, 2025
 · 
Donna Provencher
A large store with the words "Montgomery Ward" written across it on a bright, sunny day. Outside of the store are several bushes and a palm tree. Multiple clear windows show the inside of the store.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at a mall of San Antonio’s past — plus hope for the future.
July 14, 2025
 · 
Adriana Christian
SATXtoday_Murals-1.jpg
Play
48 murals around San Antonio
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
July 3, 2025
 · 
Nicholas Caballero
A pink and red graphic of the San Antonio skyline, backdropped with the outline of a giant basketball.
Culture
What if San Antonio had a WNBA team?
We used to have the San Antonio Stars, but what would a new expansion look like?
June 26, 2025
 · 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The Espada Aqueduct is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, National Park, and National Historic Landmark.
Travel and Outdoors
Learning about the Espada Aqueduct and Dam in San Antonio
Grab a notepad, because we’re giving a mini lesson on the oldest Spanish aqueduct in the US.
June 23, 2025
 · 
Nicholas Caballero
The photo is taken from one side of a fence facing the San Antonio River as a boat drives by on it. You can see the exterior of the SAMA on the other side behind it.
Play
Museums in San Antonio
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or music fan, these 17 museums in San Antonio have it all.
June 12, 2025
 · 
Staff
Load More
More from SATXtoday
SATXtoday Diwali
Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in San Antonio
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
October 29, 2025
 · 
Staff
A graphic that says "Their perfect gift is on this list. Our holiday gift guide just dropped." surrounded by images of gift tags.
Small Business
SATXtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 28, 2025
 · 
Emily Shea-Owen
River Walk San Antonio
Culture
Best things to do in San Antonio: A must-see list for visitors
From historic landmarks to rooftop bars, this guide rounds up the must-try restaurants, sights, and nightlife spots that make the Alamo City shine.
October 22, 2025
 · 
Morgan O’Neal
A street view of historic buildings in downtown San Antonio, Texas, featuring the Paris Hatters hat shop with a vertical neon “Hats” sign and a neighboring antique shop housed in a classical-style building with columns and awnings. A vintage car drives past under a partly cloudy sky.
Step back in time at San Antonio’s historic businesses
Travel into another era by visiting these businesses, restaurants, and bars where time stands still.
October 15, 2025
 · 
Morgan O’Neal
Picture is the Gully Washer river dyed red for Fright Fest under the Iron Rattler roller coaster.
Culture
Halloween Guide for all ages in San Antonio
From a festive bar crawl to a masquerade wine event, this is how to celebrate Halloween in the Alamo City.
September 29, 2025
 · 
Donna Provencher
McAllister trail.jpeg
Celebrate National Public Lands Day in and around San Antonio
Help keep public lands beautiful at these local events.
September 25, 2025
 · 
Staff
San Fernando Cathedral.jpg
City
25+ things to do in San Antonio this autumn
What’s on your bucket list for autumn in San Antonio? Here are just a few of our to-dos.
September 18, 2025
 · 
Donna Provencher
SATX_fall_foliage_lost_maples.jpg
Travel and Outdoors
Where to see fall foliage near San Antonio
We’re rounding up a few spots in and around the 210 where you can find some Instagram-worthy autumn views.
September 16, 2025
 · 
Ivan Briones
An aerial satellite image of San Antonio. The city is labeled with a blue arrow, and blue lines stretch out in each direction — north, east, south, and west — and go to the edge of the section of the map.
Travel and Outdoors
Which cities share San Antonio’s latitude and longitude?
Directly north, east, south, and west of SATX, cities across the world await.
September 16, 2025
 · 
Patrick Sidwell
Majestic Theatre SATX
Play
20+ upcoming concerts headed to San Antonio in 2025
Paul McCartney? Check. The Jonas Brothers? Check. It’s not a bad idea to triple-check this list and get your concert tickets before they sell out.
September 10, 2025
 · 
Donna Provencher