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Dead Tree Books is located at 5645 S. Flores Street. Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone.

Business & Development, Business & Tech

Dead Tree Books Open For Business in Southside

by Don Mathis June 15, 2016January 31, 2020

Anthony the Poet has been the Grand Slam Poetry Champ three different times. Saturday night he emceed the slam at Mission Marquee Plaza. Photograph by Octavio Quintanilla.

Poetry Stars Shine at Mission Marquee Plaza

by Don Mathis June 13, 2016October 7, 2016

Open and concealed carry of handguns is allowed at the Alamo, owned by the state, and in Alamo Plaza, owned by the City. Photo by Scott Ball.

City Archaeologist Discusses San Antonio’s First Mission

by Don Mathis May 19, 2016October 7, 2016

The courtyard of Casa Navarro exemplifies the architecture common in the fine homes of San Antonio during the mid-19th century. Photo by Kay Richter.

Casa Navarro May Receive National Historic Status

by Don Mathis May 15, 2016January 31, 2020

The Salinas Street Bridge over the San Pedro Creek is one of the structures slated for demolition by the Improvements Project. The group at the ‘Writers Take a Walk’ event explored the basin before construction begins this fall. Photo by Barbara Maxwell.

San Pedro Creek Inspires Authors During National Poetry Month

by Don Mathis April 17, 2016October 7, 2016

A chain link fence was hastily erected around the bomb site in April 1995 to provide security as rescue workers dug through the rubble. People immediately began to leave flowers, messages, and other expressions of sympathy and concern. The fence will remain as long as people remember. Image courtesy Oklahoma City National Memorial.

Arts & Culture, Gov & Politics, Lifestyle

21 Years After the Oklahoma City Bombing, a Poetic Tribute

by Don Mathis April 8, 2016October 7, 2016

A worker walks by a waterfall just before the San Pedro Creek disappears under César E. Chávez Blvd. Writers and photographers are invited to explore the stream on April 9. Photo by Don Mathis.

Arts & Culture, Gov & Politics

‘Writers Take a Walk’ Along San Pedro Creek

by Don Mathis April 7, 2016October 7, 2016

Sam Houston's boots, spurs, saddle blankets and military field desk will be on display at the Battle for Texas: The Experience. Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone

‘Battle for Texas’ Exhibit Nears Completion

by Don Mathis March 31, 2016January 31, 2020

Mark Twain Tonight! is the longest running show in American theater. Hal Holbrook will appear at the Laurie Auditorium on March 24. Courtesty photo.

Hal Holbrook Reprises Role in ‘Mark Twain Tonight!’

by Don Mathis March 22, 2016January 31, 2020

Ladysmith Black Mambazo & Sweet Honey in the Rock will perform at the Tobin Center March 2. Image courtesy Tobin Center.

African Acapella Comes to the Tobin Center March 2

by Don Mathis February 27, 2016January 31, 2020