Voodoo Doughnut, the iconic Portland, Oregon-based retail chain known for selling donuts with eclectic toppings in pink boxes, has signed a lease to open its first San Antonio store in the location of the Playland pizzeria on Houston Street.
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Cattle drive kicks off rodeo season in San Antonio
This morning, several hundred spectators lined Houston Street downtown for the annual Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive.
GrayStreet Partners’ big dream for Houston Street that never materialized
In 2015, GrayStreet Partners announced it had purchased several iconic buildings on East Houston Street, and spoke of the corridor’s rebirth. Nearly seven years later, the local developer has been selling off its assets as it shifts focus, and capital, to other projects.
Alameda Theater restoration poised to resume as new mural is unveiled
A small crowd of more than 20 people gathered outside the Alameda Theater on West Houston Street recently to view the unveiling of a new, five-part mural project by local artist Alan Calvo.
Data strategist for Trump campaign buys land by VelocityTX on near East Side
A former strategist for the Trump campaign’s data team has purchased 0.75 acres of property on East Houston Street, across the street from the VelocityTX bioscience incubator on the near East Side, with a partner.
San Antonio’s newest distillery, Devils River Whiskey, set to debut on East Houston
Devils River Whiskey is finally set to open on Wednesday inside the Burns building at 401 E. Houston St. The distillery is also relocating its headquarters from Dallas.
Devils River, San Antonio’s newest distillery, to open with rooftop venue and tasting room in January
More than two years after announcing plans to relocate to San Antonio, Devils River Distillery has finally confirmed it will open a downtown headquarters and tasting room in January.
Analysis: What’s to become of WeWork on Houston Street amid company turmoil?
The renovation of the Grant and Kress buildings continues in preparation for WeWork’s move in. But it’s hard to ignore the company’s turmoil.
Alameda Theater’s $20M rehab plans get green light
The renovation plans for the circa-1949 Alameda Theater, which has been closed since the 1980s, received final approval Wednesday. Construction work is scheduled to begin the first quarter of 2020, and end in May 2021.
CommonWealth Coffee opens third downtown location
For about a month, CommonWealth Coffee & Bakery has been operating its third downtown location inside the Burns building on Houston Street.