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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
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San Antonio book drop: the story of Landa Library
Tucked away in the Monte Vista neighborhood, lies a former home-turned-library.
October 9, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
Black and white photo of how Olmos Dam featured a road across in the 1930s.
History
Happy hydraulics: Learning about San Antonio’s water infrastructure
From dams to water towers, here’s how the city keeps the water flowing.
October 1, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
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History
That’s so fetch: A San Antonio history recap
This “Mean Girls” Day, take a stroll along memory lane and learning about important events from Oct. 3.
October 1, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
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Arts
A history lesson on The McNay Art Museum in San Antonio
We’re taking a deep dive into one of San Antonio’s art havens and how it all began.
September 25, 2024
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Adriana Christian
SATXtoday: Locke Hill Elementary School
City
History of Locke Hill Elementary
Learn about one of Bexar County’s oldest schools
September 18, 2024
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Adriana Christian
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Culture
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in San Antonio
From cultural exhibits to fiestas with live music, food, and dance — here are some events highlighting Hispanic Heritage in the Alamo City.
September 13, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
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Culture
The Texas tradition of homecoming mums
Everything really is bigger in Texas, including Homecoming mums that have set Guinness World records.
September 12, 2024
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Adriana Christian
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City
Do you remember, San Antonio?
We’re turning back the clock thanks to the band, Earth, Wind, and Fire.
September 11, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
SATXtoday: Dining with Rolando Briseño: A Fifty Year Retrospective
Arts
5 must-see fall museum exhibits to explore in San Antonio
Explore San Antonio’s art and culture scene at our local museums + galleries.
September 10, 2024
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Adriana Christian
SATXtoday: Freeman Coliseum
History
History of the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio
We’re doing a deep dive into the history of this local landmark.
September 4, 2024
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Adriana Christian
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48 murals around San Antonio
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
July 3, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero
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Culture
Thrive in the second half of 2025 in San Antonio
It’s halftime, folks. What will the next six months look like for you?
July 1, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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City
What to know about San Antonio’s noise ordinance
You’ve got questions — we’ve got answers.
June 30, 2025
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Adriana Christian
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The best spots for your best friend — our favorite dog-friendly places in San Antonio
Explore these dog-friendly places in San Antonio — from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, swim, and stay the night with your four-legged friends.
June 27, 2025
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Food
Where to shop imported mangoes in San Antonio
It’s peak mango season in the Alamo City.
June 26, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero
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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
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Events
Where to watch fireworks in San Antonio on the Fourth of July
Baby you’re a firework, or whatever Katy Perry said.
June 24, 2025
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Adriana Christian
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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
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Nicholas Caballero
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San Antonian 101: A how-to for new residents
Becoming a new resident is easy with our San Antonian 101 guide to all things San Antonio citizenship.
June 19, 2025
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Food
Locals’ favorite ice cream spots in San Antonio
Keep cool with these local recommendations for ice cream shops.
June 19, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto