December

The Express-News Downtown Blog
by Benjamin Olivio
http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/downtown/

Below are the latest posts from the San Antonio Express-News blog on downtown. Click on the title to view the full post on the Express-News site.

VIA replacing its yellow line with Primo

May 23, 2012 03:53pm

With VIA Metropolitan Transit’s rapid bus service scheduled to arrive in December — did you feel it kick? — that means an existing route must go. The victim is the yellow trolley. Being marketed as VIA Primo, the new service will travel east on Market Street and west on Commerce. The turnaround on the west [...]

Studies addressing grocery store, student housing

May 21, 2012 05:19pm

The hot downtown discussion was the grocery store — when, where, etc. — but it seems to have been replaced by the creation of more housing units in the urban core, and the city's role in assisting such development. The city has commissioned a pair of exploratory studies on both these topics.

Food truck program off to rough start

May 18, 2012 06:16pm

Lagniappe Today and the DUK Truck serve food at the City Hall annex location on Thursday. It’s starting to become abundantly clear why there remains to be zero interest among food truck operators in Maverick Park, one of the city’s proposed locations for its pilot program. It’s surrounded by nothing. People would have to drive [...]

Booting regulations passed

May 17, 2012 06:21pm

At least two vehicles were booted at this lot on Saturday. Score one for the little guy. The city has been fielding numerous complaints of late from citizens and tourists about predatory booting. And this morning City Council approved new booting regulations to help combat the recent problem. “It’s clear there have been some predatory [...]

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December, 2010

Downtown Street Closures for Celebrate San Antonio

Dec 29, 2010

The San Antonio Parks Foundation, along with the City of San Antonio, produces the annual New Year's Eve event, Celebrate San Antonio. This free event features something for everyone including music on four stages and special entertainment areas for children and families. Celebrate San Antonio attracts approximately 250,000+ people to the downtown area.

Annual River Draining Jan 3-11, 2011

Dec 23, 2010

The annual river draining will occur January 3 - 11, 2011, beginning at Lexington and ending at Alamo Street.

San Antonio Ranked Top 10 America's Best Cities For Young Adults

Dec 22, 2010

San Antonio was ranked top 10 cities for young adults by Forbes Magazine. Mayor Castro commented, "San Antonio ranked #9 in this Forbes analysis of best cities for young folks. Investments in our downtown, arts, parks and education/jobs make a big difference. We've still got a lot of work to do, but we're getting better and the word's getting out." Read full article>

Restaurants Open on Christmas Day Downtown

Dec 20, 2010

The Express-News lists San Antonio restaurant offerings for Christmas dinner are as diverse as presents you'll find in Santa's big bag. Find just the right meal for you.

SABJ: Univision is seeking buyer for downtown property

Dec 13, 2010

The search is on for a new owner for a piece of land along San Antonio’s renowned River Walk. Univision Communications Inc. has hired the local office of New York real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) to market the sale of its downtown real estate property — a total of 4.34 acres of land at 411 East Durango Read more: Univision is seeking buyer for its River Walk property | San Antonio Business Journal

Amigos Deliver Holiday Cheer to Elf Louise and Less Fortunate Children of Bexar County

Dec 9, 2010

Amigos deliver holiday cheer Downtown’s favorite friends, the Centro San Antonio Amigos, became Santa’s helpers this past weekend as they donated over $800 worth of toys to the Elf Louise Christmas Project.

First-ever Tree Lighting on Houston Street

Dec 1, 2010

A 20 foot Noble Fir direct from Elgin, TX will take center stage when Chef Mark Bohanan throws the switch and brings the holiday tree to life at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7 in the Bohanan’s courtyard The public is invited to attend this festive kick-off to the season, which will include complimentary cider and cookies, and enjoy the sparkle that is the Holidays on Houston St.