Travel and Outdoors

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Travel and Outdoors
How to turn your San Antonio yard into a mini wildlife haven
A grassroots effort is helping San Antonio properties become part of a nationwide habitat network.
December 17, 2025 11:57 AM
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Morgan O’Neal
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Arts
Creating postcards from San Antonio
SATXtoday has teamed up with local film photographer Aaron Christmas for a special project, and we want you to get involved.
September 19, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
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Events
Movie Mondays and Harvest Night Markets to return to the Historic Pearl
Residents of the Alamo City are invited to shop for goods from local artisans, catch a flick, and support musicians through December.
September 17, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
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City
Celebrate National Park(ing) Day in San Antonio
Come see how the city converts its streets + parking spaces into vibrant green oases.
September 16, 2024
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Adriana Christian
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City
Decode the code: Breaking down San Antonio’s water restrictions
San Antonio is currently under Stage 3 Drought Restrictions.
September 11, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
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Food
Fall in love with these seasonal coffee menus around San Antonio
Now brewing: Cozy San Antonio vibes.
September 9, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
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Events
Help birds during the fall migration in San Antonio
By turning off non-essential lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. you can ensure local birds travel safely.
September 9, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
The San Antonio skyline featuring the Tower of the Americas, Central Library, Frost Tower, in a blue, cold hue.
City
Filming of Paramount+’s “1923" to bring downtown San Antonio road closures
Plan your downtown routine ahead of these detours.
September 6, 2024
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Adriana Christian
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Airports and Transportation
✈️ 3 wildly cheap flights out of SAT in 2024
Check out some of the year’s cheapest flights leaving our local airport.
September 5, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Events
Monarch Butterfly Festival returns to San Antonio
The Alamo City sits along the migratory path for monarch butterflies and other wildlife.
September 3, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
SATXtoday: The Springs at Civic Park Hemisfair
City
5 places to find peace and quiet in San Antonio
These spots offer a space to clear your mind and escape the noise of San Antonio
August 29, 2024
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Adriana Christian
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Honoring Emancipation Day in San Antonio
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Adriana Christian
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20 facts you didn’t know about San Antonio
We’re bringing you 20 fun facts about the Alamo City, so you’ll want to quiz yourself whether you’re a trivia fiend or local enthusiast.
May 29, 2025
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Adriana Christian
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Culture
San Antonio’s summer reading list for adults
Get ready for a summer full of page turners — these books are geared toward adults and have proven to be popular in the Alamo City.
May 28, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A tray of barbecue snacks from Burnt Bean Co. features crispy pork rinds, deviled eggs, spicy pickles, pimento cheese dip, a smoked sausage link, and glazed brisket slices. The food is arranged neatly on brown butcher paper over a white tray. Everything sits on a rustic wooden table.
Food
San Antonio’s top-ranked barbecue spots
Texas Monthly ranked a San Antonio-area spot as its No. 1 pick, with other local spots earning recognition on it’s “Best BBQ Joints” list.
May 27, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
An adult sits in the back of a double tube and a kid sits in the front, both with their hands in the air, as w lifeguard begins pushing the tube down a water slide.
Travel and Outdoors
17 ways to cool off this summer in San Antonio
Beat the South Texas heat at city pools, splash pads, and recreation areas.
May 23, 2025
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Adriana Christian
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City
The biggest takeaways from the San Antonio State of the County
The fireside chat facilitated by the Metro SA Chamber with Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai covered timely topics — from the county’s role in development efforts to infrastructure investments.
May 22, 2025
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Skylar Webb
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City
The beginner’s guide to composting in San Antonio
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
May 21, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero
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Food
Where to find the best aguas frescas in San Antonio
Nothing beats a cool sip on a hot summer day.
May 20, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero
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City
Answered: What our readers think of Project Marvel
Our readers provided lots of thoughts on the downtown development — from enthusiastic support to intense critiques.
May 19, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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31 parks in San Antonio
We’re highlighting the 31 best parks that San Antonio, TX has to offer — complete with Confluence Park, Denman Estate Park, and Tom Slick Park.
May 19, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero