Funding to support East Side, downtown connectivity study inked on City Council agenda
Planning efforts to address East Side and downtown connectivity could get a boost in funding support later this week, according to the agenda for Thursdayโs San Antonio City Council meeting.
โProject Marvelโ: City emails show early plans for $3-4B sports and entertainment district in downtown San Antonio
What will it cost to build a new Spurs arena and an entertainment district in downtown San Antonio? Emails from the city show an ambitious price tag as the city tries get the Spurs back to their roots at Hemisfair.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses Mission Stadium plans, construction in downtown
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss the Mission Stadium voting plan, if there will be reinvested area near the stadium and construction near Hemisfair.
Celebrate cultural festivities at Diฬa de los Muertos festival in October
Honor and celebrate the loved ones who have passed during the free 12th annual Diฬa de los Muertos festival, also known as Muertos Fest, at Hemisfair in October.
๐ธ Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Grupo Frontera, Def Leppard, Journey, $uicideboy$
Hi there! The weekend is here, which means itโs time for your weekly roundup of exciting events for you and your family.
Traditional, Latin jazz returns to Hemisfair for the 41st Annual JazzโSAlive in September
Mark your calendar Jazz enthusiasts. The 41st annual JazzโSAlive festival is coming to San Antonio in September.
Hemisfair calling on artists for new mural to honor 1968 Worldโs Fair
Centro San Antonioโs Everywhere Project and Hemisfair want to collaborate with local artists to create a new mural near the Magik Theatre and Yanaguana Garden.
Records reveal parties involved in potential massive downtown project that could lead to new Spurs arena at Hemisfair
There are still many questions surrounding plans for the Hemisfair Park area and the San Antonio Spurs' involvement with the future of the site, but San Antonio city officials are attempting to keep any and every detail close to the vest.
๐ Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Fatherโs Day, Burger Week starts, Art & Music Festival
Welcome to the (almost) weekend! Sunday marks Fatherโs Day, and if youโre looking for a way to celebrate dad, we have some options for you.
Hemisfair accepting applications for โKid Mayor of the Splash Padโ thru Friday
Hemisfair is offering up a fun recognition this election season by asking kids to apply for the chance to be selected as โKid Mayor of the Splash Padโ for summer 2024.
People living downtown deal with daily detours due to road construction
The City of San Antonio has at least three major downtown street construction projects going on at the same time. Two won't be completed until late next year.
Whatโs new at Fiesta 2024: La Semana Alegre returns, paper tickets at King William Fair, new start for Battle of Flowers
If youโre ready for Fiestaโs biggest events, you may want to know about some new venue and time changes for 2024.
Why is Hemisfair speculated as a possible new home for the Spurs?
The San Antonio Spurs have another eight years on their lease at the Frost Bank Center, but a series of events in the past two years have spurred speculation of a possible downtown move.
2 major, free events planned for downtown San Antonio this weekend. Plan ahead for traffic, construction
The streets of downtown San Antonio will stay busy this weekend due to major events and ongoing construction.
Details released for San Antonioโs official New Yearโs Eve celebration, fireworks display
The San Antonio Parks Foundation says Celebrate SA will take place at Hemisfair, on the River Walk and the streets of downtown. The party will start at 6 p.m. on New Yearโs Eve and continue with fireworks at midnight. It is free and open to the public.
โNuisance waterโ being used to keep lawn green, springs flowing year-round at Civic Park
The term โnuisance waterโ might have a negative connotation, but thatโs not the case for San Antonioโs newest public park โ Civic Park at Hemisfair.
Thousands of survivors, supporters light up Hemisfair for blood cancer awareness
Hemisfair Park was illuminated with colorful lanterns as people gathered for research, advocacy and support for blood cancer patients.
From waterways to walkways: Civic Park at Hemisfair opens to public
Itโs a breath of fresh air for downtown San Antonio. Phase 1 of Civic Park at Hemisfair is now open to the public after months of construction. The park features a mix of waterways, walkways and green space.
Preservation Race to educate San Antonio youth on history, architecture
Put on by the City of San Antonioโs Office of Historic Preservation, the race utilizes a family-friendly scavenger hunt that explores San Antonioโs history and architecture.
Civic Park at Hemisfair on track to be completed by fall despite delays surrounding redevelopment
Hemisfair in downtown San Antonio is undergoing a major renovation and despite ongoing construction and big plans for the future of the historic district, there have been some delays to parts of the full project.
Jerk Shack owner adding restaurant at historic Hemisfair house; HDRC approves conceptual designs
A city panel has approved conceptual designs for a historic downtown San Antonio home to be transformed into a restaurant by Jerk Shack owner Nicola Blaque.
Historic Hemisfair house to be transformed into Asian restaurant; HDRC approves conceptual designs
A city panel gave the go-ahead for a historic house at Hemisfair to be transformed into a Sichuanese-Chinese restaurant.
Hemisfair asks community input for designing space in Tower Park for older adults
As construction continues at Hemisfairโs future Civic Park in downtown San Antonio, thereโs another space nearby being designed for older adults.
Parents can get help finding right charter school for their children at School Discovery Day
The nonprofit San Antonio Charter Moms is hosting the final โSchool Discovery Dayโ this Saturday, March 4, at Hemisfair.
San Antonio opens bidding for millions in Tower of the Americas renovations
The Tower of the Americas, the centerpiece of the San Antonio skyline since its unveiling at the 1968 World's Fair, is slated to undergo major renovations in 2024.
Parents can get help finding right school for their children at School Discovery Day Series
Nonprofit San Antonio Charter Moms is hosting six School Discovery Days to help parents decide which area charter school is right for their children.
Muertos Fest announces entertainment lineup for free October festival at Hemisfair
Los Lobos, a Mexican-American rock band from Los Angeles, has been announced as the headliner for the free Dรญa de Los Muertos festival in downtown San Antonio this October.
Hereโs a map of music, art, food and beer festivals to visit around Texas this fall
If autumn is your favorite season, then youโll be happy to know that there are several fall festivals taking place around Texas.
Luminaria gets new downtown location this year for fall art, musical festival
Luminaria, โthe largest free outdoor arts festival in South Texas,โ is moving to the northern side of downtown San Antonio this fall.
KSAT12 to broadcast Dรญa de los Muertos Festival from Hemisfair in October
KSAT12 will broadcast San Antonioโs largest Dรญa de los Muertos festival from Hemisfair this October, it was announced by KSAT12 VP/GM Phil Lane.
New hotel near Hemisfair gets green light from city
San Antonioโs Historic Design and Review Commission granted Indiana-based White Lodging final approval to develop a 10-story hotel along South Alamo Street near La Villita and Hemisfair.
UTSA asks for publicโs input on future of Institute of Texan Cultures museum at Hemisfair Park
The future of the Institute of Texan Cultures is up for discussion, and UTSA is asking the public to weigh in.
Pinwheels at Hemisfair observe Childrenโs Mental Health Awareness Month
Pinwheels popping up at Hemisfair. A nonprofit is using colorful pinwheels to bring attention toย Childrenโs Mental Health Awareness Month.
SA approves major Hemisfair project amendment with Zachry, greenlighting hotel and residential units
The San Antonio City Council approved a contract amendment with Zachry Hospitality on a major project at Hemsfair, greenlighting the process for a hotel and more residential units at the former Worldโs Fair site.
San Antonioโs official New Yearโs Eve celebration, fireworks display returns to Hemisfair this year
Celebrate SA will take place on Alamo Street, La Villita and Hemisfair between Market Street and Cesar Chavez Blvd with live music and a fireworks show at midnight.
Scenes and winners from the 2021 San Antonio Rock โnโ Roll marathon, half-marathon
One of the biggest fitness events of the year called runners, joggers and walkers from around the country to downtown San Antonio on Sunday.
WATCH LIVE: Thousands of runners cross starting line for downtown Rock Nโ Roll Marathon
Thousands of runners will pound the streets Sunday for the 2021 Rock โnโ Roll San Antonio Marathon and Half-Marathon.
Hereโs the schedule for Luminaria 2021 at Hemisfair in downtown San Antonio on Saturday
The schedule is set for the Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival, which will return to Hemisfair in downtown San Antonio this weekend.
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San Antonio Dรญa de los Muertos โ one of the largest in US โ returning to Hemisfair this fall
One of the largest Dรญa de los Muertos festivals in the United States is returning this year after a hiatus due to COVID-19, and it is taking place in downtown San Antonio.
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Hemisfair officials are hoping to reunite a lost ring with its owner
Officials at Hemisfair in downtown San Antonio posted a pair of photos to Twitter on Wednesday afternoon of a diamond ring that was found in the dirt.
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5 parks around San Antonio to visit this spring
San Antonio โ Spring is here and it is time to get outside, but you donโt have to go far to enjoy the great outdoors. These 5 San Antonio area parks are great spots to enjoy the weather before the summer heat arrives. Brackenridge Park - The park is home to a stretch of the San Antonio River, the Japanese Tea Garden, Sunken Garden Theater, the San Antonio Zoo, Lambert Beach and Tony โSkipperโ Martinez ball fields. Hemisfair Park - Hemisfair is a community with residences, local businesses and three public parks in the heart of San Antonio. To learn more about these parks as well as other parks to visit around the city, head to the San Antonio Parks & Recreation website.
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Videos, photos show how San Antonio spent Snow Day 2021
SAN ANTONIO โ San Antonio residents woke up to an unusual sight Monday morning. While the winter storm has resulted in power outages and dangerous conditions, locals made the best of it by enjoying a rare opportunity to play in the snow. AdThat meant ice angels at Alamo Plaza, snowmen galore, and sledding and kayaking down streets. View some images and videos of Snow Day 2021 below. Gallery: Locals take in a rare snow dayFull Screen Full Screen 1 / 28 eustaciotovar: SnowmanWatch: Sledding through San Antonio streetsWatch: Skiing and snowboarding in SchertzWatch: Husky plays in snow in San AntonioWatch: Kayaking in snow down San Antonio streetWatch: San Antonio dog plays in snow for the first timeStay InformedAs always, Your Weather Authority team will keep you updated.
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It will โsnowโ in downtown San Antonio this Saturday at drive-thru holiday event
SAN ANTONIO โ Bet you didnโt think youโd get a chance to drive through the snow this holiday season in San Antonio, did you? Well, you can from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday at a free holiday drive-thru event hosted by Hemisfair and Centro San Antonio. Centro, courtesy of Mireles Ice, is bringing 110,400 pounds of ice to the event to create the magic of man-made snow, according to event officials. Hereโs what organizers want you to know before you head to the event:Entrance to the Holiday Drive-Thru is on Hemisfair Blvd and East Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. Centro Ambassadors will help keep traffic moving in order to ensure as many families as possible have a chance to experience this free event.
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Hemisfair gets a boost thanks to a partnership with Bank of America
Bank of America gave Hemisfair a boost with a $750,000 anchor grant on Wednesday. The bank said they see the money as an investment in small businesses in the San Antonio community. โThe $750,000 grant is primarily going to 19th Century Kusche House to design and develop this into being ready for a small business to come in and then add to the vibrancy in the community,โ said Jessica Miller, market president of Bank of America San Antonio. Then & Now: 11 construction projects that reshaped downtown San Antonio in 2019Hemisfair also unveiled new signage to recognize the gift. This is the largest corporate foundation grant that Hemisfair has received since the Yanaguana Garden in 2015.