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…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Oldest Continuously Functioning Church: San Fernando Cathedral
115 Main Plaza
Facing downtown’s Main Plaza, this structure built between 1738 and 1750 was considered the city’s geographical and cultural center. In addition to being the oldest continuously functioning place of worship in San Antonio, it’s also one of the nation’s oldest cathedrals.
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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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All the beautiful people — and delicious food — we saw at San Antonio Flavor 2023

The 2023 edition of San Antonio Flavor promised elevated eats, cocktails and the annual event's biggest Culinary Showdown yet — and it…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the beautiful people — and delicious food — we saw at San Antonio Flavor 2023
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Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich's former San Antonio home is back on the market for $5.5 million

San Antonio Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich's former home in the Dominion is back on the market with a $5.5 million price tag,…

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Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich's former San Antonio home is back on the market for $5.5 million
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23 gorgeous state parks within driving distance of San Antonio

What better time than now to hop in the car and travel to one of Texas' many state parks to enjoy the…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Colorado Bend State Park
2236 Park Hill Dr., Bend, (325) 628-3240, tpwd.texas.gov
Located about three or four hours northwest of Austin, Colorado Bend gives visitors access to “unspoiled wilderness” that is worth setting aside a weekend to explore. The main attraction here is Gorman Falls, a 70-foot spring-fed waterfall that is accessible via a three-mile round trip hike that includes rocky terrain.
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A rare geodesic dome home with a heated pool is for sale in San Antonio

A geodesic dome home near Leon Springs is on the market for $750,000, following a recent $24,000 price reduction, according to its listing.…

By San Antonio Current Staff

A rare geodesic dome home with a heated pool is for sale in San Antonio
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22 over-the-top snack shops in San Antonio

From Mexican street food to fruity frozen treats to over-the-top takes on classic sweets, the Alamo City showcases some of the most…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Ice Ice Baby
Multiple Locations, instagram.com/IceIceBabySa
Whether you’re craving fruit slathered in chamoy, Hot Cheetos and Takis as a topping on a  decked-out mangonada, ice cream topped with heaps of candy and other treats, or anything in between — there is no end to the creative Mexican-inspired snacks Ice Ice Baby has lined up for you to choose from.
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Photos: All the San Antonio darkwave fans we saw catching Molchat Doma's show

Belarusian band Molchat Doma brought its bleak blend of post-punk and cold wave to the Aztec Theatre on Thursday, and San Antonio…

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Photos: All the San Antonio darkwave fans we saw catching Molchat Doma's show
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Just north of San Antonio, a $2.7 million home rests on a cliff above the Guadalupe River

A nearly 25-acre cliffside property on the North Fork Guadalupe River has hit the market for close to $2.7 million, according to…

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Just north of San Antonio, a $2.7 million home rests on a cliff above the Guadalupe River
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All the beautiful San Antonio people we saw at the opening night of NIOSA 2023

Despite overcast skies, revelers packed into La Villita to celebrate our city's diverse history with favorite local foods — and plenty of…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the beautiful San Antonio people we saw at the opening night of NIOSA 2023
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Scintillating scenes from San Antonio's Cornyation 2023

There was no hotter ticket in town Tuesday than for the first night of Cornyation 2023. Fiesta's "self-proclaimed “raunchiest, cheapest event with…

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Scintillating scenes from San Antonio's Cornyation 2023
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The biggest mistakes you can make at Fiesta San Antonio

San Antonio's annual citywide party, Fiesta, is generally an easygoing affair. We tend to be inclusive of newcomers, and while there are…

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Assume that $20 will buy enough beer tickets.
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Wild moments from San Antonio's 2023 WEBB Party at The Espee Pavillion

Official Fiesta event the WEBB Party took place Friday at The Espee Pavillion, raising money for the San Antonio AIDS Foundation. Here's…

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Wild moments from San Antonio's 2023 WEBB Party at The Espee Pavillion
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A massive San Antonio mansion next to George Strait's old house is for sale

A sprawling mansion adjacent to country legend George Strait's old house in the Dominion was recently listed for $5 million. The 7,700-square-foot,…

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A massive San Antonio mansion next to George Strait's old house is for sale
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This San Antonio French-style manor, once owned by a real-estate magnate, is now for sale

A French-style manor once owned by San Antonio construction contractor, developer and serial entrepreneur Terry Thrift Jr. has hit the market for…

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A French-style manor once owned a San Antonio real-estate magnate is now for sale
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The Texas-based chain restaurants that are actually good

Dining at a chain restaurant might seem like turning your back on locally based businesses. However, many of the chains with locations…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Whataburger
Multiple Locations, whataburger.com
Though Texans joke that Chicago now owns Whataburger (which is true, in a sense), the chain remains headquartered in San Antonio. Reliable for late-night eats as well as simple, yet tasty burgers and all-time favorites like the patty melt, Whataburger remains a favorite for many.
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25 things to do in the San Antonio area when you're stoned AF

Whether you need 4/20 as an excuse to blaze or you keep a bong in every room and a jar full of…

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Marvel at murals while cars rumble overhead
Corner of E. Quincy and N. St. Mary’s Streets under I-35, sanantoniostreetart.org
There are few SA stoner diversions that can trump wandering the space beneath the Interstate 35 underpass at the intersection Quincy and St. Mary's streets. Mindblowing murals plus the weird sound of cars thunk-a-thunking along the highway overhead? Sign us up. Right fucking now.
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This historical 1903 house for sale in the Texas Hill Country once served as a molasses press

A 1903 home in Fredericksburg with its own state historical marker has hit the market for $2.6 million. The home is notable…

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This historical 1903 house for sale in the Texas Hill Country once served as a molasses press
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These 3 high-end San Antonio homes for sale have rare basements

There are plenty of features that come standard on most San Antonio homes but aren't always a sure deal in other places:…

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These 3 high-end San Antonio homes for sale have rare basements
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The hottest hookup bars in San Antonio

Some bars are just for drinking. But other bars are for when you’re thirsty. (If you know what we mean.) If you're…

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Witness Sporting Club
7280 UTSA Boulevard, (210) 772-3658, facebook.com/witnesssatx
This sports bar, in the same complex as the Sand Box, offers one more avenue not only to watch the game, but to spit some game, too.
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The worst decisions you can make in San Antonio

It's not hard to get by in the Alamo City, but there are certain things you should never do here. Put down…

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Claim Yolanda Saldivar is innocent
You can't defend the indefensible.
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This restored 1910 San Antonio mansion for sale was once owned by the family behind Frost Bank

A fully restored 1910 home that once belonged to San Antonio's influential Frost family and also served as a Montessori school hit…

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This restored 1910 San Antonio home for sale was once owned by the Frost family
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A San Antonio mid-century home with ties to Southwest Airlines' founder is for sale with a price cut

A Mid-Century Modern home in Terrell Hills once owned by a family member of Southwest Airlines founder Herb Kelleher is back on…

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A San Antonio mid-century home with ties to Southwest Airlines' founder is for sale with a price cut
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The hottest new bars and restaurants that have opened in San Antonio so far in 2023

Judging by the amount of new dining spots that have popped up since the beginning of the year, San Antonio's culinary scene…

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Rosario’s
722 S. St. Mary's St., (210) 223-1806, rosariossa.com
Rosario’s newest (and since March, it's only) location is a two-story building featuring a 5,000-square-foot rooftop bar in Southtown, with breathtaking views of the downtown skyline. Slated to open in Spring 2023, the rooftop bar welcomes guests ages 23 and up with a dedicated bar and small bites menu.
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These vintage photos show what it was like at HemisFair '68 in San Antonio

This week marked 55 years since HemisFair '68 opened in San Antonio. While the World's Fair left enduring landmarks in SA —…

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Marching Band, Skyride, and Mini-Monorail
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Photos: All the noise-loving folks who caught Skinny Puppy on the San Antonio stop of its farewell tour

Canadian industrial-noise merchants Skinny Puppy brought their dark and theatrical stage show to San Antonio's Aztec Theatre on Thursday as part of…

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Photos: All the noise-loving folks checking out Skinny Puppy's San Antonio stop on its farewell tour
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These cute older houses for sale in San Antonio are all under $250,000

Although San Antonio's torrid real estate market has cooled a bit with the rise in interest rates, it's still not easy to…

By San Antonio Current Staff

1322 Virginia Blvd., 1935
$235,000
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These vintage HemisFair postcards show the magic of the 1968 World's Fair in San Antonio

April 6 marks the 55th anniversary of HemisFair '68, the World's Fair many credit with transforming sleepy San Antonio into a high-visibility,…

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Fair scene
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