The San Antonio River Walk is temporarily missing its signature feature: water. Crews have drained the San Antonio River Main Channel from West Josephine Street to South Alamo Street to clean, inspect, and make repairs — a routine maintenance process that hasn’t been performed since January 2024. Work wraps on Monday, Jan. 19.
How much could you save on property taxes? | Photo provided by Ownwell
$12 billion and counting. That’s how much Ownwell has helped homeowners save on property taxes, including 37,558 San Antonio area homeowners in 2025.
If you’re not sure if you’re overpaying, you’re not alone: Property taxes can be confusing, and protesting them is even trickier.Luckily, Ownwell is here to help you save money and headaches.
Ownwell’s team of local property tax experts manage every step of the property tax protest process, from paperwork and negotiations to appeal hearings.
Here’s how much homeowners in our area saved on average when protesting property taxes last year:
Madrid-based SUYU Nikkei is coming to San Antonio. The restaurant will open its first-ever US location this summer at The Rim, bringing a blend of Japanese cooking techniques and Peruvian flavors to the Northwest Side. (San Antonio Current)
Development
A new, two-story retail development is headed to the Northwest Side. Shady Oaks will offer dining, services, and shopping on Fredericksburg Road, with construction expected to wrap in March 2027. Take a look at renderings of the $4 million project. (CultureMap San Antonio)
Closed
After seven years in business, Noodle Tree has permanently closed its UTSA Boulevard location — but the space won’t stay empty for long. “Coming soon” signs on the storefront reveal that Singhs Vietnamese is set to move in, though a timeline hasn’t yet been announced. (MySA)
Eat
San Antonio’s Dough Pizzeria Napoletana just earned national recognition, landing on a new list of the best pizzerias in the US from National Geographic. Our pizza scene is definitely a point of local pride — just scroll through our guide to 27 must-try pizza shops.
Active
It’s time to raise the bar. San Antonio landed at No. 42 on WalletHub’s new list of the “Best and Worst Cities for an Active Lifestyle” in 2026. For anyone aiming to build healthier habits this year, a locally owned gym is a solid place to start.
The Word
Bongo. That was the Wordle answer that stumped the most players in 2025. Ready to redeem yourself this year? Fire up a fresh winning streak in SATXtoday’s Games portal. (TODAY)
Sports
How are the Spurs looking at the halfway mark of their season? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Wellness
Interested in a THC or CBD journey in 2026? Women-owned and operated brand TribeTokes is offering 15% off with code DRYJAN15, plus a free CBD/CBG tincture when you spend $40. Try pineapple THC gummies or mini THCA prerolls for some California sober fun during dry January.†*
Dreaming of a new bathroom in 2026? Make it a reality with a one-day walk-in shower installation. HomeBuddy conveniently connects you with trusted local contractors, complete with customer reviews to help ensure a smooth, hassle-free project. Enter your ZIP code for a free estimate.*
📖 Turn a new page
Many adventures await on these shelves. | Photo by SATXtoday
Reading is on the rise, with online searches for “good books” recently hitting an all time high.
If you’re trying to turn more pages in 2026, read some classic literature, or find out what this fictional hockey romance thing is all about, San Antonio’s cozy bookstores are the perfect places to start.
Nowhere Bookshop, 5154 Broadway
This cozy corner offers a full-service cafe with drinks ranging from lattes to wine. Be sure to catch monthly events like its No Pressure Book Club and Crafty Hour.
Guadalupe Latino Bookstore & Gift Shop, 1300 Guadalupe St.
Its selection of books ranges from best sellers and icons to self-published authors from the west side community. It often hosts literary events like author talks and book signings.
Nine Lives Bookstore, 7959 Fredericksburg Rd., Ste #119
Looking for more than just books? This spot offers vintage vinyl, audiobooks, DVDs, and more.
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Country line dancing is making a comeback, and bars across the US are embracing a honky-tonk vibe to draw in crowds. Still need weekend plans? Slip on your cowboy boots and join the fun in San Antonio at Thirsty Horse.
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