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Plans approved Wednesday show a new residential tower sandwiched between the former Contiental Hotel (right) and the Arana Building (far left).

Business & Development

With vow to preserve historic buildings, developer’s apartment tower plans approved

by Shari Biediger July 21, 2021July 22, 2021

The historic review commission approved plans for a new apartment tower sandwiched between historic buildings in the Zona Cultural that will be restored.

A yellow-crowned night heron eats a fish on the banks of the San Antonio River on Saturday.

Photos of the Week

San Antonio’s week in photos, Apr. 26-May 2

by Scott Ball May 3, 2021May 3, 2021

Business & Development

Developer plans Commerce Street restaurant, part of bringing Zona Cultural ‘back to life’

by Shari Biediger April 28, 2021April 27, 2021

Wurzback Parkway runs straight through Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park, but plans to create a wildlife crossing land bridge are in place. Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone

Support, Concern Arises for Hardberger Park Bond Proposal

by Edmond Ortiz October 26, 2016January 31, 2020

Downtown Corridors Supported by Citizens, Bond Committee

by Edmond Ortiz October 12, 2016January 31, 2020

Local artists Jose Sotela and Ernesto Ibanez reflect on the artwork displayed at Centro de Artes. Photo by Rocío Guenther.

SATX/MX Exhibit Celebrates SA’s Shared History with Mexico

by Rocío Guenther September 27, 2016January 31, 2020

Centro de Artes at 101 South Santa Rosa Avenue. Photo by Scott Bal.

Bringing a ‘Shared Vision’ to Centro de Artes

by Rocío Guenther September 21, 2016January 31, 2020

Local artist Jesse Trevino briefly speaks as Jorge Cortez gestures to the audience. Photo by Anthony Francis.

Photo Gallery: La Familia Cortez Marks 75 Years of Business

by Camille Garcia September 16, 2016January 31, 2020

Rendering of proposed land bridge at Memorial Park in Houston. Image courtesy of Nelson Byrd Woltz.

Council Reviews ‘Rough Draft’ Priorities for $850 Million Bond

by Iris Dimmick August 10, 2016October 7, 2016

A mural displaying the once-lively street life in the neighborhood near El Mercado. Photo by Alex Barrera.

Gov & Politics, Lifestyle

Commentary: Big Ideas Beyond the Decade of Downtown

by Alexander Barrera May 31, 2016January 31, 2020