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Sure, you can buy a pre-cut tree from any local lot, or dust off that faux version in a box hidden somewhere in the attic. But there's something magical about the holiday tradition of going out into a field, finding the perfect Christmas tree and cutting it down yourself.

The late Isaac and Judith Maxwell became well known for their King William shop, which sold distinctive punched-metal light fixtures that became popular in high-end homes all over San Antonio. Turns out the couple's crafty streak also extended to home renovation.

A two-story home built in 1900 in San Antonio's Dignowity Hill area has hit the market. And in addition to all its classic charm, it includes a hidden basement speakeasy created by the couple that spent more than a year renovating the property.

With San Antonio’s recent uptick in luxury hotels comes a parallel boom in fancy bars at those properties, many of which are located downtown.

A Hill Country Village mansion equipped with extravagances ranging from a covered pickleball pavilion with an elevated stage to a two-story pool house that "sleeps many" has hit the market for just under $5.8 million.

Texas-based billionaire and recent Twitter acquirer Elon Musk may be nearing the end of his apparent speedrun to destroy the platform.

Goo Goo Dolls, the rock act that blossomed into a staple of '90s and '00s radio, brought its most recent tour to San Antonio's Tobin Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday.

Swedish melodic death metal powerhouse Amon Amarth brought its Great Heathen Tour to the Aztec Theatre on Monday, treating fans to brutal riffs, singalong-worthy choruses and lots of viking imagery. The stacked bill also included Carcass, Obituary and Cattle Decapitation — all delivering a wide variety of death metal sounds.

As public debate intensifies over how the state will divvy up billions in new money, community groups that treat children for mental illness fear they’re not a priority.

The wildlife sanctuary’s conservation work has been overshadowed by political drama over its location on the border.