Bill and Kate Estes have retired from the pet- and livestock-feed business.

Locke Hill Feed closes after nearly 50 years in operation

The Northwest San Antonio business was one of the city’s last independent pet-supply shops and one of the few that stocked farm and ranch items.

By Samara GerstleMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

The Northwest San Antonio business was one of the city’s last independent pet-supply shops and one of the few that stocked farm and ranch items.

A photo shows Valero's Port Arthur refinery at dusk.

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Second lawsuit accuses San Antonio-based Valero Energy of negligence in refinery explosion

The homeowner who sued said the blast, which took place last Monday, felt like ‘a train had collided directly with his house.’

by Sanford Nowlin March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Alamo Beer Co. has new owners intent on putting it back on the growth track.

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Australian firm buys Alamo Beer Co. out of Chapter 11, will keep it in SA

The new owners said they plan to stabilize and grow San Antonio’s largest craft brewing operation.

by Sanford Nowlin December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

Richter Goods debuted its retail space at 2102 McCullough Ave. last month.

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Clothier Richter Goods commits to San Antonio with retail location

The producer of high-quality Western shirts keeps on growing, but its roots remain deep in the Alamo City.

by James Courtney December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

Jessica and Billy Knopp own San Antonio retailer Son of a Sailor.

Arts Feature

Son of a Sailor’s Jessica Knopp talks community building on San Antonio’s Eastside and the art of gift-giving

The Dignowity Hill business strives to create unique and thoughtful gifts.

by Bryan Rindfuss November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

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These San Antonio businesses and groups are seeking donations for Hill Country flood relief

Here’s how San Antonians can help those affected by the catastrophic flooding.

by Katherine Stinson July 7, 2025July 10, 2025

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San Antonio business trailblazer Rosemary Kowalski has died at 100

Kowalski built a single barbecue restaurant into a catering empire that served presidents and celebrities.

by Sanford Nowlin December 10, 2024January 18, 2025

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‘Fundamental breakdown’: How San Antonio-based USAA landed in regulators’ hot seat

Amid steady growth, USAA’s banking arm failed to make investments needed to satisfy regulators and some longtime customers.

by Polo Rocha, American Banker, and Sanford Nowlin, San Antonio Current November 22, 2024June 16, 2025

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Retirement of CEO at San Antonio’s USAA comes amid other top-level departures

The management exodus also comes as the company has faced lawsuits and issues with regulators.

by Sanford Nowlin August 20, 2024July 30, 2025

Food & Drink

Cruising Kitchens consolidates locations with new facility on San Antonio’s West Side

The new facility will bring 100 new jobs to San Antonio’s West Side, officials said.

by Stephanie Koithan August 5, 2024July 30, 2025

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Following earlier cuts, San Antonio-based USAA axes 220 more jobs

Last summer, the financial services firm reported its first annual loss in a century.

by Sanford Nowlin April 11, 2024April 21, 2025

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San Antonio-area business owner sent to prison for failing to pay taxes

Rachel Nicole Woolard, owner of Reliance Therapy Staffing, also must pay the $925,000 she owes, according to federal authorities.

by Sanford Nowlin February 15, 2024July 30, 2025

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Former Thomas J. Henry Law worker files suit alleging ex-CEO assaulted her

The plaintiff also claims the San Antonio-based business subjected her to workplace hostilities after the alleged incident.

by Sanford Nowlin February 9, 2024April 18, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s Nuevo Leon Bakery has closed

The East Side fixture has served commuters and school kids for nearly three decades.

by Sanford Nowlin January 27, 2024September 6, 2024

Food & Drink

San Antonio-based Whataburger opens 1,000th store

The honor of being the brand’s 1,000th restaurant is shared between two locations — Atlanta and Yukon, Oklahoma — which both opened Tuesday, Jan. 16.

by Nina Rangel January 17, 2024October 3, 2024

Food & Drink

Snoop Dogg taps San Antonio company to collaborate on hemp-based drinks

Cannabis-infused brand Do It Fluid is now available online, and company officials said retail will follow.

by Nina Rangel January 2, 2024March 1, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio-based Twang inks deal to get its beer salts into Walmarts nationwide

The family-owned company’s products will go into 3,500 Walmart stores, up from the 700 currently carrying them.

by Sanford Nowlin September 26, 2023July 10, 2025

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USAA slashes 300 more jobs after reporting its first annual financial loss in a century

The company already announced a total of 605 job cuts this year before its current round of layoffs.

by Sanford Nowlin May 17, 2023September 27, 2024

Food & Drink

Franchise group buying San Antonio’s Project Pollo, and all but one of its stores will close

The vegan fast-food company’s founder announced the deal on Instagram, calling it ‘bittersweet.’

by Nina Rangel April 10, 2023August 5, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio-based fast-food chain Whataburger eliminates 50 corporate jobs

The eliminated jobs represent a tiny fraction of the company’s total payroll of 50,000.

by Nina Rangel March 8, 2023July 28, 2025