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.

Tattoo expo to make its mark

Jun 19, 2013 04:57pm

The Alamo City Tattoo Show will add an extra dash of color to the River Walk this weekend, as tattoo artists and enthusiasts flood the Crowne Plaza Hotel. In its ninth year, the show has become one of the largest tattoo expos in Texas. More than 150 Texas and U.S. tattoo artists will attend the show, including celebrity tattoo artist Brittany Elliott of the TV show "Best Ink."

Perry signs HemisFair legislation (and many other updates)

Jun 17, 2013 07:44pm

News is flying wildly on the HemisFair Park front; here are some updates: Bill passes On Friday, Gov. Rick Perry signed the piece of legislation that will allow HemisFair Park planners to reconfigure parkland there without holding a public vote each time. “This legislation will allow San Antonio to create a grand public space to [...]

Happy Hour guide: Charlie Wants a Burger

Jun 14, 2013 04:47pm

Charlie Wants a Burger 223 Losoya St. (210) 227-0864 At least they got the burger right. I’m not being facetious. The burgers at Charlie Wants a Burger, a new River Walk restaurant, are very good. You can tell they are made in-house. There is a freshness to them. The patties look like they were shaped [...]

Bagel shop’s book exchange getting assistance

Jun 13, 2013 06:59pm

A cheerful little red and yellow house greets visitors to Big Apple Bagels. However, the structure does not house anything to do with baked goods. Instead, it’s home to a public book exchange. In the fall of 2012, Big Apple Bagels joined Little Free Libraries, a network of pocket libraries which spans 5,000 locations worldwide. [...]

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December, 2011

San Antonio Conservation Society names recipients of 2011 Community Grants Program

Dec 29, 2011

Using the proceeds from its 2011 presentation of “A Night In Old San Antonio®” (NIOSA®), the San Antonio Conservation Society has awarded $85,000 this year in grants to 13 historic preservation and educational projects that fulfill its purpose to “preserve and to encourage the preservation of historic buildings, objects, places and customs relating to the history of Texas, its natural beauty and all that is admirably distinctive to our State.”

Free, discounted cab rides offered New Year's Eve

Dec 29, 2011

Whether you've had so many drinks you can't remember the lyrics to “Auld Lang Syne,” or if you've consumed just a small amount of alcohol, New Year's Eve revelers are encouraged to take advantage of free and discounted cab rides that will be offered in downtown San Antonio.

Alamo Bowl fever: S.A. economy set for surge of visitors' dollars

Dec 29, 2011

Bowl fever has once again hit San Antonio, and local officials believe it will lead to a big economic impact for the city.

¡Bienvenido, 2012! - Music's the thing at the annual Celebrate S.A. New Year's bash

Dec 29, 2011

As 2011 comes to an end, the city is gearing up for Celebrate San Antonio, when 250,000 people are expected to fill the streets of downtown.

Say Sí Students Collaborate with Visiting Decorative Concrete Artisans To Craft River Mural Project

Dec 29, 2011

Concrete artisans are collaborating with young and aspiring artists to produce a creative mural at the entry to SAY Sí. An ambitious river-themed mural will replace existing concrete that will be creatively resurfaced by local contractors and leading national trainers. Work will take place the week of January 2, 2012 in advance of the Concrete Decor Show, which comes to San Antonio February 20-24 for its international trade show and training program.

S.A.'s panhandling law working on streets but not in stairwells

Dec 28, 2011

With a busy weekend coming up in downtown San Antonio, police are clearing out panhandlers and saying the anti-panhandling ordinance works. But visitors are still having run-ins.

Recall: Decade of Downtown, Year One

Dec 28, 2011

To be sure, downtown needs some love. The most recent U.S. Census data shows residents fled the city center in droves over the past decade. Housing's scarce, storefronts sit empty, and a glut of downtown office space sits dejectedly on the market. To turn the urban core around, Mayor Julián Castro made the "Decade of Downtown" a cornerstone of the SA 2020 plan gleaned from months of community input.

Congratulations to the winners of Light Up Downtown

Dec 27, 2011

Mayor Julian Castro's inaugural Light Up Downtown Holiday Contest is underway! Buildings throughout downtown are illuminated and the winners are:

People's Choice Best Lighting Display of a Storefront: San Antonio Children's Museum
Critic's Choice Best Lighting Display of a Storefront: Greater Chamber of San Antonio
People's Choice Best Lighting Display of a Building: Marriott Rivercenter
Critic's Choice Best Lighting Display of a Building: Vidorra Condominiums
Hospitality Award Best Lighting Display of a Hotel: Hilton Paseo del Rio
CPS Energy Award Greenest Lighting Display: Riverwalk Plaza Hotel & Suites

This contest created an opportunity to showcase the downtown area to our locals and visitors and to create a new holiday experience throughout downtown. The contest is sponsored by CPS Energy.

Over 30 businesses participated in the inaugural lighting contest. Holiday lighting displays will be up through January 10, 2012. For a complete list of all lighting displays, visit www.lightupdowntownsa.com.

San Antonio agencies awarded $6.6 million to fight homelessness

Dec 21, 2011

San Antonio and Bexar County will receive $6.6 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the administration’s Continuum of Care programs.

A turning point for San Antonio film?

Dec 21, 2011

If you were at Sunset Station’s Depot two weeks ago for the Film Commission’s holiday party, where the 48 Hour winners were announced, you likely felt the excitement.

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