The Hughes home in Tobin Hill, which was once on the path toward demolition, has been purchased by chef Andrew Weissman and preservationist May Chu, who plan to convert the first floor into a wine-and-cheese bar.
The Conservation Society of San Antonio
San Antonio City Council approves new agreement with Zachry for long-delayed Hemisfair project
On Thursday, City Council approved a new agreement with Zachry Hospitality to redevelop the northwest corner of Hemisfair after the company failed to pay rent or meet its construction deadlines in a 2017 deal.
Photos: NIOSA expands into Hemisfair
A year after a truncated version of A Night in Old San Antonio, or NIOSA, was held, the popular four-day event returned to La Villita, let’s say, wider than ever.
Developer’s plan to build 8 homes in Dignowity Hill sent back to drawing board
A new project called CherryCourt, eight 2-story homes in Dignowity Hill, was recently rejected by the Historic and Design Review Commission.
Conservation Society concerned about lack of long-term mural plan for downtown
The Conservation Society of San Antonio is concern over the proliferation of street murals in downtown San Antonio.
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.
Top downtown San Antonio stories of 2020
Here are the most news-worthy stories of 2020 for the downtown San Antonio area.
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.