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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 03:27 PM
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Donna Provencher
Painting of the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, showing Mexican soldiers in traditional uniforms charging against French forces on horseback and foot, amid smoke and cannon fire, with a backdrop of mountains and a fortification.
City
Who was General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín and what were his ties to San Antonio?
General Seguín was a key figure in the Battle of Puebla, but did you know he had family in San Antonio?
May 2, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Live
San Antonio’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
April 21, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero
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History
The Tuskegee Airmen and their San Antonio legacy
Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Eugene Derricottee and the Tuskegee Airmen in San Antonio.
February 17, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero
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History
SAAACAM preserves the cultural heritage of African American San Antonians
Learn how to share your story or deepen your knowledge of San Antonio’s cultural legacy.
February 13, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero
MLK March San Antonio
History
The history of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March in San Antonio
Learn about when the march started and how to participate in this annual civil rights activity.
January 14, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero
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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 18, 2024
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Staff
SATXtoday: Alamo Observance
Culture
Which locations around San Antonio deserve a historical marker?
Historical markers are physical signs, plaques, and statues that commemorate a significant place or event. Where would you like to see a historical marker around San Antonio?
December 12, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
The Emily Morgan Hotel, a 13-story wedge-shaped Gothic building.
History
The haunted Emily Morgan Hotel in San Antonio
Stay the night — you might just stay for the rest of your life.
October 30, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
SATXtoday: Ofrenda at the Pearl
Culture
How to create an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos
Learn about the different elements of this altar and how to create one at home
October 22, 2024
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Adriana Christian
SATXtoday: Hotel Havana
Real Estate
History of Hotel Havana in San Antonio
Learn about this River Walk hotel and its haunting history
October 16, 2024
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Adriana Christian
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Development
San Antonio parks are upping their game: Cuellar Park is next
For Alamo City park lovers, 2024-2025 has been a dream come true.
July 29, 2025
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Donna Provencher
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Food
The top-rated Chinese food restaurants in San Antonio
When the late-night snack urge strikes, here’s where to find fried dumplings.
July 22, 2025
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Donna Provencher
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Events
Lager than life: hot new beer fest rolls up at Roadmap Brewing Co.
Make new friends and raise the bar this weekend at this event with more than a dozen breweries from all over the country.
July 21, 2025
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Donna Provencher
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Events
Five theater shows you should see in San Antonio this weekend
From hit musicals to Oscar Wilde, the city’s theater scene has you covered
July 17, 2025
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Donna Provencher
A kid and an adult pet a stingray in a pool of water. There are two colorful slides in the background, and the camera is half-submerged in the water.
Play
30 Kid-friendly activities in San Antonio
We found the best kid-friendly activities in San Antonio, complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
July 16, 2025
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SATX: meadow brunch spot
Food
Our readers’ under-the-radar eats in San Antonio
We asked, you answered. Here are your hidden gems in SATX.
July 15, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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
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Adriana Christian
The pink El Camino sign is decorated with flowers, and a yellow brick path leads to the brightly colored interior of the park.
Food
Dine local this weekend to support Hill Country flood relief efforts
Make donations or grab a bite where proceeds will benefit those impacted.
July 10, 2025
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Donna Provencher
City editor Iván holds up "The House on Mango Street" with a "Love Your Local" bookmark.
City
Where would you put an outdoor library in San Antonio?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in SATX.
July 9, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
Two people walking away from flood wreckage. At least one tree is in the foreground, on its side, branches everywhere. More trees are fallen in the background, and a misty grey sky is ahead.
Find a verified GoFundMe for victims of the Central Texas floods
It can be hard to know how to help, so we rounded up a few certified fundraisers.
July 7, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell