The San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum was originally founded in 2017 on the East Side and has recently moved to La Villita.
La Villita
Beer garden to replace Little Rhein Steak House, among other major La Villita changes
Sam Panchevre, owner of Sam’s Burger Joint and the Aztec Theatre, is now leasing the buildings that once housed the Little Rhein Steak House and the Fig Tree.
San Antonio and Conservation Society scrap fall event at La Villita over Covid-19 concerns
After catching criticism that its Fall Heritage Festival could turn into a “superspreader” event, the Conservation Society of San Antonio and city officials have pulled the plug on the gathering.
Conservation Society’s NIOSA-style festival draws criticism from La Villita tenants, restaurant owners
The Conservation Society will host a NIOSA-style event called Fall Heritage Festival on Nov. 6, but it’s drawing criticism from La Villita tenants and restaurant owners.
Conservation Society blasts Maverick Plaza renovation plan fearing NIOSA impact
The renovation includes the building of three restaurants inside Maverick Plaza lead by chef Johnny Hernandez.
La Villita’s Maverick Plaza makeover gets fresh new look
Changes to Maverick Plaza are spearheaded by the addition of Mexican, Spanish and German restaurants, and a new fountain near South Alamo.
City proposes four-month rent abatement for La Villita, Market Square tenants
La Villita and Market Square tenants are likely to receive a four-month rent abatement because of closures related to Covid-19.
Tenants of La Villita, Market Square, which reopen next week, may still owe rent for shuttered months
As tenants of the historic La Villita and Market Square retail hubs prepare to reopen in early June, some are looking to the city for financial relief.
Day of the Dead is substantially larger this year. Does that make it better?
A new city-sponsored Day of the Dead series is poised to take over La Villita. Though not without controversy.
Feedback sought on $12 million Maverick Plaza makeover plan
The city is hosting a public meeting tomorrow night on a $12 million plan to transform Maverick Plaza at La Villita into San Antonio’s next culinary destination.