The Alamo to host historical learning activities over Independence Day weekend

For the long Fourth of July weekend, the Alamo is inviting families — and history buffs — to its grounds for hands-on lessons that fit the holiday theme.  Starting this Saturday, visitors be able to experience life in the 1700s via hands-on learning activities in trades such as spinning, weaving, bl

Meteorite that caused South Texas sonic boom now on display at San Antonio's Witte Museum

A space rock that yielded a startling sonic boom over South Texas in February is now on display at San Antonio’s Witte Museum as part of a meteorite-focused exhibit. The Witte's new “Welcome to Earth” display showcases five separate meteorites, including the one that caused the boom heard across the

San Antonio chef Robert Cantu of Moon's Daughters goes solo with Nomad Chef venture

San Antonio chef Robert Cantu has left the helm of The Moon's Daughters at the Thompson Hotel to step out on his own. Cantu, whose work at the fancy rooftop restaurant racked up accolades in publications such as Business Jet Traveler and Travel + Leisure Magazine, has launched a private dining and c

San Antonio among the 10 best U.S. cities for Fourth of July celebrations, study says

San Antonio may pride itself on its annual Fiesta revelry, but turns out it's also no slouch when it comes to celebrating our nation's independence. A new study by personal finance site WalletHub named SA the ninth-best city for Fourth of July festivities. To calculate the rankings, researchers comp