Light Bites: New restaurants land in Pearl, Leon Valley areas and Far West Side; hot spots closing in Medical Center, Stone Oak

By Edmond Ortiz This early fall edition of Light Bites features a slew of restaurant openings, mainly in the northern and western parts of town and north of downtown. Elsewhere, a beloved Alamo Heights pizzeria is heading north, a coffee shop is making itself at home in Beacon Hill, a Riverwalk restaurant is adding a…

Read More

Transit Tracker: Sidewalks, pedestrian bridge projects in the works across North Side

By Edmond Ortiz The latest edition of Transit Tracker puts pedestrian walkways in the spotlight, as the city of San Antonio works to build new sidewalks in Monte Vista, and install pedestrian bridges in the Northwest Side. Additionally, Bexar County is backing a sidewalks project on the Far North Side, and San Antonio is advancing…

Read More

Light Bites (Aug. 1): Southtown bookshop launches; new eateries open in Northeast Side suburbs, Medical Center, New Braunfels, Boerne

By Edmond Ortiz The latest edition of Light Bites highlights new dining and beverage spots in Boerne, Northwest San Antonio, New Braunfels, Schertz and Windcrest, as well as some notable closures in San Antonio’s bar and restaurant scene. Plus, the South Side and Southtown are home to a new gaming destination, and a new independent…

Read More

Light Bites: Far West Side welcomes 2 restaurants, 1 coffee stand; burger eatery opens on South Side; tapas-driven bar launches near Alamo Heights

By Edmond Ortiz This edition of Light Bites revolves around a plethora of culinary spots opening this month in Far West San Antonio, as well as the long-awaited arrival of a renowned Chicago-style food destination. Also, a popular San Antonio-based pizza chain begins operations in New Braunfels, a chicken salad chain launches a Boerne storefront,…

Read More

UTSA, A&M San Antonio get major boosts to support research, engineering students

By Edmond Ortiz Recent significant investments will bolster scientific research and engineering studies at San Antonio’s two public universities. UT San Antonio The University of Texas Board of Regents acted in May to provide nearly $175 million in additional Permanent University Fund money to UT San Antonio to support UTSA’s research capabilities, technology infrastructure and…

Read More