The one-time San Antonio home of the developer behind Tapatio Springs golf resort is for sale

The late Clyde "Smitty" Smith was successful in two lines of business. First, he built a chain of Arizona supermarkets. Then after…

By San Antonio Current Staff

The one-time San Antonio home of the developer behind Tapatio Springs golf resort is for sale
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25 bucket list activities to do in San Antonio before summer ends

Summer's here. Time to unwind. However, with temperatures rising and the kids out of school, it can be hard to brainstorm fun…

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Make a splash at Hurricane Harbor
17000 W I-10, (210) 697-5050, sixflags.com/fiestatexas
Sure, roller coasters are fun and all, but in the summer you can beat the heat at Fiesta Texas' newly rebranded water park, Hurricane Harbor. There’s a variety of water rides and attractions, which capture all different vibes, from competitive to tranquil, under the sun. Of course, you can’t forget about the Texas-shaped pool, nicknamed the Lone Star Lagoon, or the classic, funnel-shaped Tornado thrill ride.
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This historic San Antonio home for sale was once the site of the Royal Swan Bed & Breakfast

An exquisitely restored three-story King William home that once served as the Royal Swan Bed & Breakfast has hit the market for…

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This historic San Antonio home for sale was once the site of the Royal Swan Bed & Breakfast
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The San Antonio-area bars and restaurants that closed so far in 2023

The pandemic brought a wave of closures to the national culinary landscape — and San Antonio didn't escape unscathed. The prolonged business…

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Pig Stand
1508 Broadway
After 101 years of service, the iconic downtown-area diner Pig Stand announced the sale of its Broadway building to a land developer in February and confirmed its permanent closure in March. San Antonio’s Pig Stand was the last in a nationwide chain, which flourished in the mid-20th century.
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This 'contemporary gem' near San Antonio was ranked among Vrbo's best vacation homes of 2023

A beautiful Hill Country retreat located around an hour north of San Antonio is among the nation's 10 best vacation rental properties,…

By Michael Karlis

Hill Country villa named among Vrbo's best vacation homes of the year
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Everything we saw as All Time Low brought its pop-punk sounds to San Antonio's Aztec Theatre

Baltimore-based pop-punk act All Time Low brought Warped Tour vibes to San Antonio's Aztec Theatre on Tuesday night. Here's everything we saw…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Everything we saw as All Time Low brought its pop-punk sounds to San Antonio's Aztec Theatre
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The historic 1933 Rathskeller building just outside San Antonio is for sale

The historic Rathskeller building, built in 1933 in the Hill Country town of Comfort, has been many things over its history: filling station, restaurant,…

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The historic 1933 Rathskellar building just outside San Antonio is for sale
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A San Antonio home with a porch swing in the living room, a koi pond and waterfall is back on the market

A distinctive Bulverde-area residence with hilltop views and quirky features including a porch swing in its living room, a second-floor door to…

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The quirkiest mansion in the San Antonio community of Bulverde is back on the market
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25 great places to get a drink outside in San Antonio

San Antonio boasts lots of places to snag a refreshing drink while breathing in fresh air. Whether you're predisposed to craft beer,…

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Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen 
103 E. Jones Ave., San Antonio, TX 78215, (210) 446-9303, elsewheretexas.com
Elsewhere is located right on the River Walk, making it perfect for people-watching as guests sip their drinks or nosh on the spot’s gourmet goodies. Its drinks range from beers to margaritas to even spiked coffees, guaranteeing a good time as folks revel in adult-sized swings and eclectic outdoor seating areas.
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26 beautiful Texas swimming holes, pools and lakes in driving distance of San Antonio

There's nothing better on a scorching Texas summer day than a refreshing swim. If the neighborhood pool isn't doing it for you,…

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Barton Springs
2131 William Barton Drive, Austin, (512) 974-6300, austintexas.gov
Nestled in central Austin’s Zilker Park, the 68-to-70-degree spring water at Barton Springs makes for a great stop to cool off during a day of exploring the city. The 3-acre pool also serves as home for the endangered Barton Springs Salamander.
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Everything we saw at San Antonio's chalk art memorial for the Uvalde shooting victims

Artists and activists convened Wednesday in downtown San Antonio to create a breathtaking chalk art memorial to the victims of the 2022…

By Nina Rangel

Everything we saw at San Antonio's chalk art memorial for the Uvalde shooting victims
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A historic San Antonio home saved from demolition by chef Andrew Weissman is back on the market

A history-filled Tobin Hill home recently saved from demolition by renowned chef Andrew Weissman and preservationist May Chu is back on the…

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A historic San Antonio home saved from demolition by chef Andrew Weissman is back on the market
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This San Antonio mansion comes with a private creek, marble statues and two outdoor kitchens

A sprawling, 10,000-square-foot mansion in Helotes is for sale, and its $4.5 million price tag includes extravagances such as a private creek,…

By San Antonio Current Staff

9469 Canyon Mist
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San Antonio's 20 must-try barbecue restaurants

Texas is the self-proclaimed barbecue capital of the world. And who's going to argue with that? Like much of the state, San…

By San Antonio Current Staff

2M Smokehouse
Multiple Locations, 2msmokehouse.com  
2M Smokehouse cooks out of their own love of barbecue and the proof is on the plate. Seasoned and smoked to perfection, their menu offers all the barbecue must-haves as well as daily specials Thursday through Saturday.
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30 ways to spot a newbie in San Antonio

San Antonio has a rich history, a distinctive outlook on life and tendency to turn things we enjoy into long-running traditions. Even…

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They have no idea what movie is being referenced when someone makes a joke about the Alamo having a basement.
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A 1927 San Antonio mansion that underwent a major restoration project is now on the market

A 1927 Spanish Revival-style limestone mansion in Olmos Park was listed for sale less than a week ago with a $1.9 million…

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A 1927 San Antonio mansion that underwent a major restoration project is now on the market
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This 1910 home for sale in San Antonio is an elegant Victorian time capsule

A 1910 home in Tobin Hill with stained glass, judges paneling, transom windows and other turn-of-the-last-century details has been listed for $625,000. The…

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This 1910 home for sale in San Antonio is an elegant Victorian time capsule
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Red Hot Chili Peppers headlined an electric night of music that rocked San Antonio’s Alamodome

A convergence of musical brilliance electrified San Antonio’s Alamodome on Wednesday as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Strokes and Thundercat found…

By Nina Rangel

Red Hot Chili Peppers headlined an energetic night of music at San Antonio’s Alamodome
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Let's Go Honking! Twitter reacts to San Antonio Spurs winning 2023 NBA Draft Lottery

All the honking downtown on Tuesday night made it felt like 2014 in the Alamo City all over again. Only this time,…

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Let's Go Honking! Twitter reacts to San Antonio Spurs winning 2023 NBA Draft Lottery
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The Mars Volta's San Antonio show makes it clear the band can both challenge and entertain a crowd

El Paso-bred prog machine The Mars Volta brought its sonic and visual insanity to San Antonio’s Boeing Center at Tech Port on…

By Mike McMahan

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This San Antonio Mid-Century Modern home for sale is an early-1960s time capsule

A Mid-Century Modern home in North San Antonio that's been lovingly preserved as an architectural time capsule by its current owner hit…

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This San Antonio Mid-Century Modern home for sale is an early-1960s time capsule
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25 hidden gem parks in San Antonio everyone should visit

When it comes to parks, San Antonio has more to offer than San Pedro Springs, Brackenridge and Phil Hardberger. Indeed, the city…

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Olmos Basin Park
651 Devine Road, (210) 207-7275, sanantonio.gov
Often overshadowed by the nearby Brackenridge Park, Olmos Basin Park is a beautiful place to relax and play outdoors. The park has various picnic areas and fields for sports including baseball, soccer, football and rugby, and also connects to the scenic Olmos Basin Greenway, which runs from Devine Road to Jones-Maltsberger Road. There's even a LARP group that meets at the park.
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San Antonio brunch spots that you should try ASAP

San Antonio is home to a vibrant culinary scene, and brunch is a category at which we excel. There's a brunch option…

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Ida Claire
7300 Jones Maltsberger Road, (210) 667-2145, ida-claire.com
If brunch with a little bit of Southern charm is your jam, post up at a table at Ida Claire, where authentic comfort food meets an elevated experience.
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A 1908 San Antonio mansion designed by the McNay Art Museum's architect is for sale

A three-story mansion in the King William Historic District designed by Atlee B. Ayres — considered the dean of San Antonio architects…

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A 1908 San Antonio mansion designed by the architected of the McNay Museum is for sale
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A 1926 stone home built by the developer of San Antonio's Olmos Park is on the market

San Antonio developer H.C. Thorman, who created the Olmos Park and Monticello Park neighborhoods, had a proclivity for building limestone-exterior houses, and…

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A 1926 stone home built by the developer of San Antonio's Olmos Park is on the market
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Photos: All the San Antonio rockers we saw checking out the Breaking Benjamin and Bush show

Pennsylvania-based hard rockers Breaking Benjamin and '90s-era radio mainstays Bush rolled into the Boeing Center at Tech Port on Monday — and the…

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Photos: All the San Antonio rockers we saw checking out the Breaking Benjamin and Bush show
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The oldest things in San Antonio

San Antonio was established in 1718, and 13 years later, it became the first chartered civil settlement in present-day Texas. A lot…

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Oldest Downtown Tourist Attraction: The Alamo
300 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio has no shortage of downtown attractions that lure tourists, but the Alamo’s 1718 vintage makes it the oldest. A small band of Texian soldiers held out in the mission before they were wiped out by the Mexican army in one of the defining fights in Texas’ struggle for independence.
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A 1938 stone home built by San Antonio real-estate mogul H.C. Thorman is now for sale

A stone home built by H.C. Thorman — the development mogul behind San Antonio's fancy Olmos Park and Monticello Park neighborhoods — has hit the…

By San Antonio Current Staff

A 1938 stone home built by San Antonio real-estate mogul H.C. Thorman is now for sale
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The San Antonio restaurants that never disappoint

San Antonio's dining scene is becoming ever larger and its offerings ever more diverse. However, all those choices can be overwhelming. Which…

By San Antonio Current Staff

2M Smokehouse
2731 S. W.W. White Rd., (210) 885-9352, 2msmokehouse.com  
2M Smokehouse cooks out of their own love of barbecue and the proof is on the plate. Seasoned and smoked to perfection, their menu offers all the barbecue must-haves as well as daily specials Thursday through Saturday.
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A historic San Antonio home designed by the architect of the Hotel Havana is now for sale

Architect Arthur J. Herrmann's best known San Antonio creation is the Hotel Havana, the stylish downtown boutique hotel that started life in…

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A historic San Antonio home designed by the architect of the Hotel Havana is now for sale
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