How to get the most out of the San Antonio Beer Festival while dodging a hangover

Consider this your survival guide as you navigate one of the state’s biggest celebrations of craft beer, set to take place this Saturday.

by Travis E. Poling October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

Consider this your survival guide as you navigate one of the state’s biggest celebrations of craft beer, set to take place this Saturday.

Flavor

Tapping New Ideas: San Antonio breweries diversify, create community to ride out tough times

With beer sales still in a slump, Alamo City brewers are finding creative ways to bolster their business.

by Travis E. Poling October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

Food & Drink

Texas craft brewers lobby for state bills that would let them deliver to customers, incentivize grain donation

The Texas Legislature debates the measures as the industry grapples with lower sales and higher costs.

by Travis E. Poling April 5, 2025August 4, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio Beer festival moving to Hemisfair, taking Oktoberfest theme for 2025

German food and activities will be a big part of this year’s installment. As in years past, it benefits the San Antonio Food Bank.

by Travis E. Poling March 5, 2025August 5, 2025

Food & Drink

Here’s why you can’t find Lone Star Beer in San Antonio or the rest of Texas

The ‘National Beer of Texas’ will be available again later this month. Its owner is moving production to a different site.

by Travis E. Poling March 4, 2025August 5, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio Icehouse Week launching Saturday with drink specials to aid animal welfare

The celebration, which runs Feb. 15-March 2, benefits the Animal Defense League and features deals at SA icehouses, bars and eateries.

by Travis E. Poling February 10, 2025July 17, 2025

News

Court upholds stay on new DACA applications while 500,000 current “Dreamers” safe for now

The ruling upholds decision to deny new DACA applications, but stops short of dismantling the program.

by Travis E. Poling January 20, 2025July 28, 2025

News

Luxury bus company launches daily San Antonio to Dallas route

The company plans to launch its route between the Alamo City and the Big D later this year.

by Travis E. Poling January 20, 2025May 4, 2025

News

Texans lead the nation in auto loan payments

Californians had the highest mortgage payments at an average of $3,189 per month.

by Travis E. Poling January 17, 2025April 17, 2025

News

Texans who smoke lose out on $3.5 million over a (shorter) lifetime, says new study

New York ranked in the top spot with an estimated $5.43 million economic loss per smoker.

by Travis E. Poling January 17, 2025January 21, 2025

News

Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk hotel getting $9 million facelift

A new lobby bar called the Tejas Lounge will serve up Texas spirits in a Mid-Century Modern space.

by Travis E. Poling January 17, 2025March 10, 2025

Arts

Kids can get up close to western wildlife at San Antonio’s Briscoe Museum

At the free event, children will match animals to their tracks and learn about their role in the ecosystem.

by Travis E. Poling January 17, 2025July 21, 2025

Food & Drink

Here’s how to shop local in San Antonio when buying gifts for those who love beer and spirits

From special tours to membership clubs to brewery merchandise and gift baskets, these options help you support local artisans.

by Travis E. Poling November 29, 2024December 27, 2024

Arts

Rotary Ice Rink has returned to downtown San Antonio’s Travis Park

The attraction will provide winter fun through Jan. 5.

by Travis E. Poling November 22, 2024July 30, 2025

News

Texas Supreme Court to hear Native American groups’ case on Brackenridge Park tree removals

The high court will hear arguments on Dec. 4 whether the City of San Antonio can continue with its tree-removal plan.

by Travis E. Poling November 22, 2024January 22, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio breweries still finding success despite spate of closures

Even though high-profile craft brewers have closed or put themselves up for sale, others in the Alamo City are growing.

by Travis E. Poling October 18, 2024July 14, 2025

Arts

Works from San Antonio artist Michael Menchaca join National Gallery’s collection

Menchaca’s La Raza Cósmica 20XX series is among 40 works by Latinx artists the gallery recently purchased.

by Travis E. Poling September 1, 2024June 24, 2025

Music

San Antonio native Christopher Cross playing Brackenridge Park fundraiser

The yacht rock hitmaker will perform at Sunken Garden Theater in December, and tickets go on sale next week.

by Travis E. Poling August 30, 2024July 31, 2025

News

Texas ranks last in the nation for mental health services for college students

The Lone Star State lacks mental health workers, and one in five of its residents aren’t insured, a new study found.

by Travis E. Poling August 30, 2024April 5, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio Burger Week’s specialty sandos are varied, but peppery heat is a running theme

At least 30 restaurants are participating in Burger Week, which runs June 14-24 and raises money for the SA Food Bank.

by Travis E. Poling June 12, 2024July 24, 2025