Page 22 - A Current News Today

San Antonio's annual citywide party, Fiesta, is generally an easygoing affair. We tend to be inclusive of newcomers, and while there are plenty of rituals, they're not hard to figure out. Just shout "Show us your shoes!" when everyone else in the crowd does. And, oh yeah, don't punch anyone in the face when they break a cascarone over your head.

A fully restored 1910 home that once belonged to San Antonio's influential Frost family and also served as a Montessori school hit the market this week at just under $2 million, according to its listing agent.

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

It's not hard to get by in the Alamo City, but there are certain things you should never do here. Put down Selena or the Spurs, for example, or admit you're just not a fan of breakfast tacos.

Canadian industrial-noise merchants Skinny Puppy brought their dark and theatrical stage show to San Antonio's Aztec Theatre on Thursday as part of what's being billed as their final tour. Lead into Gold, helmed by former Ministry bassist Paul Barker, opened the show.

This week marked 55 years since HemisFair '68 opened in San Antonio.

Judging by the amount of new dining spots that have popped up since the beginning of the year, San Antonio's culinary scene is thriving despite recent inflation, labor and pandemic curveballs.

A Mid-Century Modern home in Terrell Hills once owned by a family member of Southwest Airlines founder Herb Kelleher is back on the market with $300,000 slashed from its asking price.

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

Although San Antonio's torrid real estate market has cooled a bit with the rise in interest rates, it's still not easy to find affordable homes here. That's especially the case for people looking for older dwellings with plenty of character.