Today’s Forecast

53º | Partly cloudy | 20% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:29 a.m. | Sunset 5:48 p.m.

N. St. Mary’s Street looking south toward intersection of Convent Street | Z-2126-R-18, Zintgraff Studio, UTSA Special Collections — Institute of Texan Cultures

The city of San Antonio was founded in 1718 and is the product of three settlements: San Antonio de Valero (church controlled community around the Alamo), San Antonio de Bexar (military garrison on Plaza De Armas), and Villa San Fernando (the civilian town on Main Plaza). Now that 300+ years have passed, the city and its streets are chock-full of vibrant history.

It’s safe to say that over the years, the city has been touched by countless historical figures and happenings — many of which have shaped the names of San Antonio’s buildings, parks, and streets. In this guide, we’re delving into the history of the Alamo City’s streets — specifically how they were named.

Fredericksburg Road — John O. Meusebach lead the first 120 settlers to New Braunfels on May 8, 1846 with an 8-men military escort. The naming of Fredericksburg and the subsequent streets are after Prince Frederick of Prussia, a member of the Adelsverein.

Grissom Road — John Grissom and his wife Marie Thompson started multiple businesses in the ranching and dairy industry by selling cattle on credit and renting them with land. John + Marie Grissom donated a right-of-way through their Bexar County ranch creating the name we know today.

Evans Road — The gold-rushing Texan, Robert Evans, purchased 160 acres of land and was elected Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3 in 1872. Evans and his wife Rebecca had nine children.

Travis, Crockett, Bowie, and Bonham streets — These were named in honor of the fallen heroes at the Battle of the Alamo, James Bowie, William B. Travis, David Crockett, and James Bonham.

Get street smart

Asked

You have the opportunity to name a street in our city. What do you name the street after?

A. A loved one
B. My pet
C. My favorite athlete
D. Someone who’s made an impact in the community
E. Me, duh
F. Other

Let us know

Events

Wednesday, May 24

Antarctic Dinosaurs | Wednesday, May 24 | 10 a.m. | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway St., San Antonio | $6 | Come along on a dramatic adventure to Antarctica and dig into a breathtaking discovery.
MaKai-Pop K-Pop Dance Class | Wednesday, May 24 | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | Studio AVI , 15002 Tradesman Dr. Ste. 1, San Antonio | $15 | Light the dance floor up like Dynamite with this fast-paced dance class.
Theatrical Walking Tour: Fairytales with a Twist | Wednesday, May 24 | 6:30-9 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place, San Antonio | $28-$35 | Take a magical stroll though the Botanical Garden with The Classic Theatre of San Antonio as they explore the dark side of fairytales.

Thursday, May 25

Southwest Rising: Exclusive Preview Party | Thursday, May 25 | 6-8 p.m. | The Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St., San Antonio | $20-$30 | Explore the museum’s newest exhibit featuring contemporary art in the Southwest.

Friday, May 26

Eat and Play | Friday, May 26 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Main Plaza, 115 N. Main Ave., San Antonio | Free | Come join a food truck park pop-up at Main Plaza with live music and unique eats + drinks.
Dil Se...A Musical on A.R. Rahman | Friday, May 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Jo Long Theatre, 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio | $30 | Experience an audio visual tribute performance for Oscar winner A.R. Rahman.

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Finance

7 secrets comfortable retirees know about hiring a financial advisor

Smart retirees know a thing or two — and you should, too. | Photo by SmartAsset

Research suggests people who work with a financial advisor could end up with about 15% more money to spend in retirement.¹Read: A lot of margaritas.

That’s because they know the seven secrets to hiring a financial advisor, like never hiring the first advisor you meet. (Rookie mistake.)

The ultimate tip? Answer a few questions in this free, five-minute quiz to match with vetted financial advisors serving your area who can help optimize a retirement plan for you.*

5 more must-know secrets

1“Journal of Retirement Study Winter” (2020)”. The projections or other information regarding the likelihood of various investment outcomes are hypothetical in nature, do not reflect actual investment results, and are not guarantees of your future results. Please follow the link to see the methodologies employed in the Journal of Retirement study.

News Notes

Coming Soon

The owners of the Southtown restaurant, La Tuna Grill, are shifting their focus into a new restaurant. The Ridge at the Hill is set to open later this summer in the Government Hill area. The family owners expressed that they will not be renewing their lease for La Tuna after this year. (MySA)

Civic

It’s Flood Awareness Week and the City of San Antonio Office of Emergency Management released a flood preparedness guide just in case we run the risk of rainy weather. The guide goes over emergency alerts, emergency supplies, and how to create a family emergency plan.

Ranked

Watch out Austin, we’re growing too. According to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau, San Antonio had population growth of 2.3% from July of 2020 to July of 2022 — that’s an estimated 38,542 people. New Braunfels also passed the 100,000 resident mark for the first time ever.

Sports

After having a rocky start to the season, the San Antonio Missions are now ranked second in the Texas League South. The team has won nine out of their last 11 games and are now three games behind the Midland RockHounds. Join the Missions on Tuesdays for the AARP $2 Tuesday specials. (Express News)

Announced

The AT&T Center announced on its Instagram that Wade Bowen and Tanner Usrey are joining Koe Wetzel as part of the “On the Road to Hell Paso Pt. 2" tour. The concert is set for Friday, October 6 and tickets are on sale now.

The Buy

Turn misplaced keys into a thing of the past with the Apple AirTag. The button-sized tracking device can give you step-by-step directions to your lost keys (or phone…or wallet…) and has a battery life of one year. Pro tip: Put one in your checked luggage and never worry about lost baggage again.*

Travel

🍹 Poolside marg anyone?

Relax poolside at the Thompson Hotel in downtown San Antonio. | ResortPass

Summer is upon us and the weather is starting to heat up. Wanna relax poolside at some of San Antonio’s favorite resorts? ResortPass has you covered.

What is it?

ResortPass partners with local hotels to offer Day Passes to the resorts amenities like the pool, spa, and cabanas — without booking a room.

What hotels accept ResortPass?

La Cantera Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa
The St. Anthony Hotel
Thompson Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk
Mokara Hotel & Spa
Candlewood Suites San Antonio Downtown
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa
Eilan Hotel & Spa

How to book a Resort Pass

Find the hotel you’d liked to visit
Select a date from the calendar to see pricing
Input the number of guests
Purchase and enjoy

Want some free ways to beat the heat instead? Check out our guide for places to cool off.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicholas

From the editor

I saw this TikTok going viral about how Hot Cheetos can cause gastritis, and nurses and doctors looking for a symptoms they call “Cheeto fingers” when folks come into the ER. Don’t tell my boyfriend (who’s a nurse, btw), who eats them like crazy.

Me, I’m more of a Tums + chocolate guy.

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