San Antonio residents use the Spanish phrase “puro San Antonio ” to acknowledge the things that make our community distinct. There is no shortage of culture, food, or activities here. San Antonio is the home of Six Flags Fiesta Texas, world famous art museums, and...
The San Antonio metropolitan economy saw the fourth-highest rate of growth among the 100 largest US metros between 2011 and 2016 according to an analysis of recently released economic data conducted by SpareFoot. In 2011 the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metropolitan...
Every city has its shortcomings about which locals love to whine, and San Antonio is no exception. Using those gripes as clues, here’s what might give you cause for pause when contemplating a move to the Alamo City. We're big. Like REALLY big. Like most big American...
There are plenty of great things to see and do in the Alamo City, hence our reputation as a tourism and conference hotspot. Last year Travel + Leisure named us the “friendliest city in America,” which explains part of our charm, too. But what really motivates people...
An iceberg nearly five times the size of San Antonio has broken free from Antarctica. The iceberg cleaved away on July 12 from an area known as the Larsen C Ice Shelf. The cleaving is a naturally occuring process, but icebergs this big are rare. Just how big is it...
A 2012 study revealed that 44% of Texans owned dogs, placing the Lone Star State in the top ten states for dog ownership in the country. And while the city itself hasn't cracked Zumper’s top ten most pet-friendly cities, San Antonio does have a celebrity canine, Gale,...
It’s late summer and the temperature is rising to the triple digits in the shade. Where will you head in San Antonio to beat the heat? Luckily it’s a big city, so you’ve got options. Sips & brews It would be irresponsible of me to begin without mentioning the...
Be sure to add these songs about San Antonio to your playlist for your move to the Alamo City: 1. "New San Antonio Rose" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys 2. "Every Girl" by Turnpike Troubadours 3. "Folsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash 4. "(Is Anybody Goin' To) San...
Population density may sound like the most mundane of metrics, a column heading in a city planner's spreadsheet, but in cities across the U.S. it's been a source of cultural controversy, guiding where people move and why. To those seeking a more urban lifestyle,...
City of San Antonio website Everything you need to know about living in San Antonio. Chock full of useful resources, including information about the City of San Antonio government, calendars of city meetings and events, important city terminology and more. Voter...
You’ve got the new place in the new city with the new job but, alas, those last moving boxes are taking up too much space in your new life. Sure, the essentials are unpacked, but what do you do with everything else: the excess photographs, picture frames, books and...
Like any sprawling metropolis with ample housing available, teasing out the best San Antonio neighborhood in which to launch a home search can be daunting. With our handy guide offering you community snapshots of the most popular areas (and a couple of affordable,...
Choosing a realtor is like any other partnership: you want to choose someone with whom you share common ground. Indeed, since you’ll be collaborating throughout the home search and closing phases of your move, it pays to seek someone who compliments you, your style,...
San Antonio is one of the fastest growing places in America. The city added a net total of 29,536 new residents from 2014 to 2015, which was the fourth largest numeric increase in the country. The metro area as a whole grew by 2.2 percent during the same time reaching...