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How an intercontinental partnership led to a one-of-a-kind soccer match in San Antonio

by Jasper Kenzo Sundeen October 3, 2026October 2, 2026

A friendly match between San Antonio FC and SV Darmstadt 98 was the culmination of a unique, years-long partnership between two cities.

Claus Heide, president of Beethoven Maennerchor, (right) presents Rey Feo LXXI Sal Barbaro with a beer stein.

A German Walks into Fiesta’s Gartenfest…

by Valérie Eiseler April 26, 2019January 31, 2020

Guests walk through the courtyard at the Marriott Plaza hotel during Taste of the Republic.

Fiesta’s Taste of the Republic Puts Different Spin on Texan Cuisine, With a German Accent

by Valérie Eiseler April 19, 2019

April Fools, Dimmick Diaries

Darmstadt Breakup: German Sister City Abandons San Antonio for ‘Much Cooler’ Austin

by Dimmick Diaries Staff April 1, 2019December 6, 2019

Panelists (from left) Lord Mayor of Darmstadt Jochen Partsch, moderator Rick Casey, and San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg speaks to the future of their respective cities.

Business & Tech

San Antonio, Darmstadt Leaders on How to Be a ‘City of the Future’

by Iris Dimmick February 25, 2019January 31, 2020

Business & Tech

SA Leaders Head To Darmstadt To Launch Sister Cities Agreement

by Hanna Oberhofer October 23, 2017March 20, 2018

Lord Mayor of Darmstadt Jochen Partsch accepts a gift from Mayor Ivy Taylor. Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone

Arts & Culture, Business & Development, Business & Tech

San Antonio and Darmstadt Mayors Sign ‘Friendship’ Agreement

by Edmond Ortiz April 29, 2016February 17, 2018

San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor and Darmstadt Mayor Jochen Partsch shake hands after signing the letter of intent as Councilmember Rebecca Viagran and Darmstadt look on. Photo courtesy of the City of San Antonio.

Arts & Culture, Business & Development, Business & Tech, Education, Gov & Politics

Darmstadt Mayor to Visit San Antonio, Meet with Local Leaders

by Edmond Ortiz April 21, 2016February 17, 2018