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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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Culture
Everything you need to know about NIOSA
The history of Fiesta’s largest non-parade event
April 1, 2024
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Adriana Christian
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History
History of the Battle of Flowers
Learn about the origins of this city-wide holiday
March 28, 2024
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Adriana Christian
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History
The origins of three iconic Fiesta traditions in San Antonio
Let’s dive into the history + culture of these annual events.
March 28, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
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History
The surprising history of the Texas bluebonnet
Plus, where to take those perfect spring photos.
March 25, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
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Culture
What ‘Puro’ means in San Antonio
Learn how San Antonians use this Spanish word
March 20, 2024
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Adriana Christian
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History
The legacy of Linda Pace in San Antonio
Learn how Ruby City grew from a dream and was brought into reality
March 19, 2024
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Adriana Christian
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City
How to celebrate Texas Independence Day in San Antonio
Margs, music, mechanical bulls — oh, my.
February 29, 2024
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Adriana Christian
SATXtoday: Bexar County Buffalo Soldiers Association
History
Buffalo Soldiers and their impact on San Antonio
Diving into the Bexar County Buffalo Soldiers’ Association and the history of the Buffalo Soldier
February 27, 2024
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Adriana Christian
Capture of the Alamo on a cloudy day.
History
The Travis Letter returns to the Alamo
View the famous letter on display at this World Heritage Site
February 16, 2024
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Adriana Christian
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History
San Antonio Zoo discovers time capsule from 1993
Let’s take a peek inside and see the artifacts from 1993.
February 2, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
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Travel and Outdoors
Hit the pedals for Bike to Work Week in San Antonio
Learn about the community initiative as well as what the city is doing to improve biking accessibility.
May 12, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero
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Culture
Spruce up your space with these San Antonio small businesses
Home improvement, but make it from a local small business.
May 7, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
What do locals really call things in San Antonio?
Be honest with us, does anyone really call it the Alamo City outloud?
May 6, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
SATXtoday: Bexar County Court House
Culture
San Antonio toponymy: The origin of local place names
Ever wondered why it’s called Bexar County? We looked at why places in and around San Antonio are named what they’re named.
May 6, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Folks peruse outdoor stalls at The Weekend Market at Arbor Park in a parking lot.
Culture
Your favorite small business’ favorite small business
The small business community in San Antonio is rock solid.
May 5, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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
satxtoday: Jennifer Dobbertin
Restaurants
What is inside the award-winning Chef Jennifer Dobbertin’s personal kitchen?
We grabbed a coffee with the owner of Best Quality Daughter, Jennifer Dobbertin, to find out what she keeps in her fridge. Plus, the one kitchen gadget she’d give everyone in the world.
May 1, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero
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Culture
Taking a look back on 2 years of SATXtoday
Newsletter Editor Nicholas shares some of his favorite memories from his time at SATXtoday.
May 1, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero
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City
Decode the code: Electric vehicle charging on residential properties
Thinking about getting an electric vehicle? Get the 411 on installing a charging port at your home.
April 30, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero
Flyers for CPS Energy's Smart Savings program for San Antonio residents.
City
Go green, get green with the Mow Down Smog rebate program
Learn about CPS Energy’s initiative which offers rebates for replacing gas-powered tools.
April 28, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero