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A total lunar eclipse, aka the red blood moon, hangs above downtown San Antonio, Texas, on Sunday night, May 15, 2022.

Photos: Blood moon dots San Antonio sky

May 16, 2022 By Ben Olivo

A total lunar eclipse, aka a red blood moon, hung above downtown San Antonio on Sunday night.

The Palace Livery Stable, 115 Camaron St., was recently purchased by real estate firm DJE Texas Management Group of San Antonio.

Historic Palace Livery Stable turned Artes Graficas print shop sold to San Antonio real estate firm

May 13, 2022 By Richard Webner

A local real estate firm plans to move into the historic Palace Livery Stable and Artes Graficas print shop building at 115 Camaron St.

The parking garage connected to the Tower Life Building was purchased by local developer Graystreet Partners on May 2, 2022

GrayStreet buys seven-story Tower Life parking garage

May 10, 2022 By Richard Webner

Downtown developer GrayStreet Partners has purchased the parking garage attached to the iconic Tower Life Building from the Zachry family.

Development has increased around San Antonio’s Government Hill neighborhood over the last few years, resulting in modern out of place seeming homes and condos next to historic family residences as seen on Dec. 30, 2021.

Want lower property taxes? A step-by-step guide for protesting your appraisal

May 8, 2022 By Richard Webner 1 Comment

Skyline downtown San Antonio.

San Antonio’s $1.2 billion bond package passes overwhelmingly

May 7, 2022 By Ben Olivo Leave a Comment

The Tower Life Building, 310 S. St Mary's St., in San Antonio, Texas, taken Dec. 1, 2021.

Tower Life Building sold to ownership group led by McCombs family

May 3, 2022 By Ben Olivo 2 Comments

How municipal bonds work, and a brief history of them in San Antonio

April 28, 2022 By Richard Webner Leave a Comment

Here’s how two Texas constitutional amendments could lower some property taxes

April 28, 2022 By The Texas Tribune 2 Comments

West End on Frio is a 24-unit apartment complex at 711 S. Frio St. funded in part by the $20 million neighborhood improvements bond of 2017. Photo taken April 22, 2022.

As San Antonio mulls $150M affordable housing bond, city celebrates apartments built from 2017 bond

April 25, 2022 By Richard Webner 1 Comment

The circa-1920s Exchange Building, 152 E. Pecan St., currently a 10-story apartment building, is up for sale. April 25, 2022.

Circa-1920s Exchange Building up for sale

April 25, 2022 By Richard Webner 4 Comments

Latest renderings released by Weston Urban show the 300 Main, the 32-story apartment tower on the northeast corner North Main Avenue and East Travis Street, in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Released April 21, 2022.

Development Profile: Weston Urban names 32-story apartment tower in downtown San Antonio: 300 Main

April 22, 2022 By Heron Staff 11 Comments

The Lofts at Creekview is a $60 million, 301-unit mixed-income development planned by the San Antonio Housing Trust Public Facility Corp. at 3623 E. Commerce St. in District 2.

New affordable housing model in Texas takes shape on San Antonio’s East Side

April 20, 2022 By Ben Olivo Leave a Comment

Thousands of people attend the Fiesta Flambeau Parade on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas.

Photos: Fiesta Flambeau Parade returns from Covid-related absence

April 10, 2022 By Heron Staff 55 Comments

Thousands of people attend the Battle of Flowers Parade on Friday, April 8, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas.

Photos: Battle of Flowers Parade returns after two-year Covid cancellation

April 10, 2022 By Heron Staff 65 Comments

Construction continues at Hemisfair's future Civic Park on the southeast corner of South Alamo and East Market streets on Thursday, April 7, 2022.

San Antonio City Council approves new agreement with Zachry for long-delayed Hemisfair project

April 7, 2022 By Richard Webner 52 Comments

Eric cracks a cascarón on his wife’s head, Kat, during the second night of A Night in Old San Antonio, or NIOSA, during Fiesta on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at La Villita in downtown San Antonio, Texas.

Photos: NIOSA expands into Hemisfair

April 7, 2022 By Heron Staff 44 Comments

Fiesta Cornyation returned to the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre on Tuesday night, April 5, 2022, in downtown San Antonio, Texas, after a two-year hiatus.

Photos: The irreverent Fiesta Cornyation returns to Empire Theatre

April 6, 2022 By Heron Staff 46 Comments

This rendering shows the Ready Made Market inside a former Cavender Cadillac dealership building behind The Soto office building, 711 Broadway.

Mila Coffee, brewery joining new market inside Cavender Cadillac buildings in downtown San Antonio

April 5, 2022 By Ben Olivo Leave a Comment

More than 50 floats paraded through the River Walk during the Texas Cavaliers River Parade on Monday, April 4, 2022, in downtown San Antonio, Texas.

Photos: Thousands return to River Walk for annual Texas Cavaliers River Parade

April 4, 2022 By Heron Staff 62 Comments

Robby Soto dances to the drums at a Native American Fiesta Pow Wow at Mission County Park #2, San Antonio, Texas.

ICYMI: Native American traditions celebrated at Fiesta’s annual pow wow

April 4, 2022 By Heron Staff 52 Comments

Velma Giles (from left), Taufao Davis and Rhonda Sims dance while listening to a jazz band perform during A Taste of New Orleans, the 35th edition of the Fiesta event, on Saturday evening, April 2, 2022, at Sunken Garden Theater in San Antonio, Texas.

Photos: A Taste of New Orleans celebrates 35 years at San Antonio’s Sunken Garden Theater

April 3, 2022 By Heron Staff Leave a Comment

BH Properties of Los Angeles plans to upgrade CPS Energy's former office building at 146 Navarro St., which will include 20,000 square feet of ground-level retail and restaurant space.

Los Angeles firm to begin transformation of former CPS Energy building on San Antonio River Walk

April 3, 2022 By Ben Olivo 61 Comments

Alejo Peña Soto models one of Agosto Cuellar’s designs during a fashion show at the WEBB Party on Friday night, April 1, 2022, at the Aztec Theater in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Photo by Kaylee Greenlee Beal | Heron contributor

Photos: WEBB Party returns after two-year Covid hiatus

April 2, 2022 By Heron Staff 51 Comments

John-Paul Calvo and Uriel Diaz pose for a photo during Fiesta Fiesta at Hemisfair, San Antonio, TX, on Thursday, March 31, 2022. Photo by Chris Stokes | Heron contributor

Photos: Fiesta is back!

April 2, 2022 By Heron Staff 61 Comments

The former San Antonio Express-News building, 301 Avenue E, was recently purchased by Sutton Co. of Austin, which has plans to convert it into a mixed-use development.

‘Along the lines of Hotel Emma.’ Austin developer has big plans for San Antonio Express-News building

April 1, 2022 By Richard Webner Leave a Comment

Graciela Sanchez, director of the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center, speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Museo del Westside takes place on the morning of Tuesday, March, 29, 2022, at the Rinconcito de Esperanza, 816 S. Colorado St., San Antonio, TX, on the city's West Side.

Esperanza Peace & Justice Center breaks ground on West Side museum

March 30, 2022 By Ben Olivo 61 Comments

Thousands of people march in the 26th annual Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice through downtown San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Photos: Cesar E. Chavez march returns to downtown San Antonio after two-year hiatus

March 26, 2022 By Heron Staff 59 Comments

Houston developer Urban Genesis has purchased this property on the northeast corner of North St. Mary's and Camden streets with plans to build apartments. March 25, 2022.

Houston developer Urban Genesis buys more land on North St. Mary’s in San Antonio

March 25, 2022 By Richard Webner 58 Comments

The future home of McIntyre's, a sports bar from Houston, rests on land bound by South Presa, Clauda and South St. Mary's streets. March 9, 2022.

Incoming sports bar McIntyre’s drawing concerns from some in San Antonio’s Lavaca neighborhood

March 24, 2022 By Ben Olivo 55 Comments

The sculpture "Miss Mao Trying to Poise Herself at the Top of Lenin’s Head" resides on the back of private property on the 300 block of West Commerce Street near the San Pedro Creek Culture Park.

Lifshutz says sculpture he brought to downtown San Antonio ‘mocks’ Lenin, Mao

March 23, 2022 By Ben Olivo 1 Comment

Development has increased around San Antonio’s Government Hill neighborhood over the last few years, resulting in modern out of place seeming homes and condos next to historic family residences as seen on Dec. 30, 2021.

Rental, mortgage aid totaling $10M to become available in San Antonio in April

March 18, 2022 By Ben Olivo 76 Comments

Several decorated floats parade through the River Walk in San Antonio, Texas, during a St. Patrick's Day-themed river parade sponsored by Visit San Antonio River Walk and the Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas on Saturday afternoon, March 19, 2022.

Photos: St. Patrick’s Day revelry consumes River Walk, downtown San Antonio

March 18, 2022 By Heron Staff Leave a Comment

Construction continues at Hemisfair's future Civic Park on the southeast corner of South Alamo and East Market streets on Monday, March 14, 2022.

Mayor Nirenberg, City Council signal support for revised Zachry-Hemisfair lease

March 16, 2022 By Richard Webner 58 Comments

Renderings show the addition of a boutique hotel inside the Aztec Theater building, 104 N. St. Mary’s St. A rooftop restaurant and bar are included.

Aztec Theater owners adding rooftop restaurant, boutique hotel to historic building

March 15, 2022 By Ben Olivo 65 Comments

Constructions continues at Hemisfair's future Civic Park on the southeast corner of South Alamo and East Market streets on Monday, March 14, 2022.

Zachry’s failure to make Hemisfair rent payments prompts new lease agreement

March 14, 2022 By Richard Webner 67 Comments

Breanna Jimenez (left) and Kate Jimenez join other marchers Saturday morning, March 12, 2022, at Travis Park before the 32nd San Antonio International Women’s Day March.

Photos: Activists gather for 32nd International Women’s Day March

March 14, 2022 By Kaylee Beal 65 Comments

Sergio Leal performs during a concert benefiting Ukrainian San Antonio, the local nonprofit cultural group that is raising money for medical supplies to send back home, on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Hemisfair.

Photos: Grassroots concert at Hemisfair benefits Ukrainian San Antonio

March 12, 2022 By Ben Olivo Leave a Comment

The Lone Star Brewery taken Feb. 6, 2021.

Lone Star Brewery project uncertain as GrayStreet-Midway offers 32-acre property for sale

March 10, 2022 By Richard Webner 1 Comment

A single-family home development called CherryCourt. is being planned by Mint Development of San Antonio for two vacant lots on the 1000 block of North Cherry Street in Dignowity Hill Historic District on the near East Side. This rendering shows the view from Cherry Street.

Developer’s plan to build 8 homes in Dignowity Hill sent back to drawing board

March 10, 2022 By Ben Olivo 6 Comments

"Stargazer (Citlali)," a large-scale sculpture by Mexican artist Pedro Reyes, was officially unveiled earlier this week on the River Walk.

Photos: ‘Stargazer’ sculpture by Mexican artist Pedro Reyes debuts on San Antonio River Walk

March 9, 2022 By Ben Olivo 75 Comments

James Madewell (from left) Ray Bassham, and Ron Paynter exit the visitors center Scenes in front of the Alamo on March 6, 2022, the anniversary of the day the fort fell to Mexican forces in 1836.

Photos: Hundreds observe fall of Alamo in 1836

March 6, 2022 By Ben Olivo 52 Comments

The San Antonio Zoo is considering several improvement projects totaling around $50 million including a gorilla enclosure, renovations to existing buildings and a completely new front gate.

Tax subsidy sometimes used for affordable housing redirected to Broadway attractions north of downtown San Antonio

February 23, 2022 By Ben Olivo 1 Comment

The Koehler House is located at 310 W. Ashby Place.

Weston Urban expected to buy Koehler House to serve as hotel, restaurant

February 21, 2022 By Richard Webner Leave a Comment

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