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Taylor Sheridan agrees to direct Alamo movie for new museum

Sheridan would bring star power to the Alamo renovation.

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Acclaimed screenwriter and director Taylor Sheridan has agreed to produce and direct a film on the Battle of the Alamo for a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="museum that&#x27;s underway" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/09/30/new-alamo-museum-groundbreaking-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="d3b48359-6a8a-402f-8841-9665058d4f1c" data-vars-headline="Taylor Sheridan agrees to direct Alamo movie for new museum" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/09/30/new-alamo-museum-groundbreaking-san-antonio" target="_self">museum that&#x27;s underway</a>.Why it matters: Sheridan, best known as the creator of &quot;Yellowstone&quot; and &quot;Landman,&quot; would bring much-needed star power to San Antonio&#x27;s major tourist attraction as it undergoes a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="major overhaul" data-vars-click-url="https://www.texastribune.org/2025/11/17/alamo-trust-president-kate-rogers-lawsuit-dan-patrick-dawn-buckingham/" data-vars-content-id="d3b48359-6a8a-402f-8841-9665058d4f1c" data-vars-headline="Taylor Sheridan agrees to direct Alamo movie for new museum" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.texastribune.org/2025/11/17/alamo-trust-president-kate-rogers-lawsuit-dan-patrick-dawn-buckingham/" target="_blank">major overhaul</a>.

What's changed for Fiesta 2026 in San Antonio

San Antonio's cultural centerpiece affects traffic, business and daily routines for 11 days.

Culture

Fiesta is less than a week away and a few things have changed since the last time the city partied.Why it matters: San Antonio&#x27;s cultural centerpiece affects traffic, business and daily routines for 11 days.

Dip in immigration is slowing San Antonio's growth

International migration is a factor in San Antonio growth.

The San Antonio-New Braunfels area is continuing to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="grow in population" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/05/16/san-antonio-texas-population-growth-census" data-vars-content-id="e5bac152-541b-467d-b164-d913b3ab1b97" data-vars-headline="Dip in immigration is slowing San Antonio&#x27;s growth" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/05/16/san-antonio-texas-population-growth-census" target="_self">grow in population</a>, albeit more slowly now amid a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="drop in immigration" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/26/county-population-growth-immigration" data-vars-content-id="e5bac152-541b-467d-b164-d913b3ab1b97" data-vars-headline="Dip in immigration is slowing San Antonio&#x27;s growth" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/26/county-population-growth-immigration" target="_self">drop in immigration</a>, recent U.S. Census Bureau data shows.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="International migration" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/30/texas-population-growth-immigration" data-vars-content-id="e5bac152-541b-467d-b164-d913b3ab1b97" data-vars-headline="Dip in immigration is slowing San Antonio&#x27;s growth" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/30/texas-population-growth-immigration" target="_self">International migration</a> is a significant contributor to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Antonio&#x27;s growth" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/03/18/bexar-county-texas-population-growth-census" data-vars-content-id="e5bac152-541b-467d-b164-d913b3ab1b97" data-vars-headline="Dip in immigration is slowing San Antonio&#x27;s growth" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/03/18/bexar-county-texas-population-growth-census" target="_self">San Antonio&#x27;s growth</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lloyd Potter" data-vars-click-url="https://www.utsa.edu/endowed/profiles/tx-state-demographer-distinguished-professorship.html" data-vars-content-id="e5bac152-541b-467d-b164-d913b3ab1b97" data-vars-headline="Dip in immigration is slowing San Antonio&#x27;s growth" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.utsa.edu/endowed/profiles/tx-state-demographer-distinguished-professorship.html" target="_blank">Lloyd Potter</a>, the Texas State Demographer based at UT San Antonio, tells Axios.

San Antonio gained college grads but trails the rest of the U.S.

Education is still an effective way to lift earnings.

Education

The percentage of adults with a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bachelor&#x27;s degree" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/25/college-degrees-still-pay-off-in-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="7f979458-59c7-4af9-99cc-d92c8666fe11" data-vars-headline="San Antonio gained college grads but trails the rest of the U.S." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/25/college-degrees-still-pay-off-in-san-antonio" target="_self">bachelor&#x27;s degree</a> or higher is growing in the San Antonio area, but still lags national figures, recent Census Bureau data shows.Why it matters: A rising share of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="college-educated adults" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/20/why-ut-san-antonio-applications-surged-in-october" data-vars-content-id="7f979458-59c7-4af9-99cc-d92c8666fe11" data-vars-headline="San Antonio gained college grads but trails the rest of the U.S." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/20/why-ut-san-antonio-applications-surged-in-october" target="_self">college-educated adults</a> can reshape the area&#x27;s workforce and build economic muscle. A highly educated population can also be attractive to companies looking to relocate.

Two San Antonio spots named James Beard finalists

Mixtli and chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph of Nicosi made the cut.

Food and Drink

Mixtli and chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph of Nicosi were named <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="James Beard Award finalists" data-vars-click-url="https://www.jamesbeard.org/stories/james-beard-awards-restaurant-and-chef-nominees-2026" data-vars-content-id="f8e5fab4-6640-45ee-855c-52e8a9dd522c" data-vars-headline="Two San Antonio spots named James Beard finalists" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.jamesbeard.org/stories/james-beard-awards-restaurant-and-chef-nominees-2026" target="_blank">James Beard Award finalists</a> on Tuesday.Why it matters: The James Beard Awards carry global prestige but have long eluded San Antonio&#x27;s culinary scene.

Taste test: Old City Hall turns history into great dining

The menu focuses on American classics with an upscale touch.

Road tripping for dinner isn&#x27;t my usual routine, but <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Old City Hall" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/07/15/new-braunfels-city-hall-restaurant-opening" data-vars-content-id="a294d77c-fc1c-4567-b880-c3f22e1c4b98" data-vars-headline="Taste test: Old City Hall turns history into great dining" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/07/15/new-braunfels-city-hall-restaurant-opening" target="_self">Old City Hall</a> in New Braunfels is worth the trek up I-35.Catch up quick: The latest restaurant from Wiggins Hospitality Group, the family-owned team behind McAdoo&#x27;s Seafood Company and La Cosecha, opened in February.

San Antonio's Curry Boys debut cookbook

The beloved BBQ joint's first offering features more than 100 recipes.

Fans of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Curry Boys" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/08/17/curry-boys-bbq-yelp" data-vars-content-id="4153bfd7-eacb-44e6-bf56-f1a95137619b" data-vars-headline="San Antonio&#x27;s Curry Boys debut cookbook" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/08/17/curry-boys-bbq-yelp" target="_self">Curry Boys</a>, the beloved <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Antonio barbecue" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/05/08/san-antonio-news-roundup-city-ranks-no-2-for-barbecue" data-vars-content-id="4153bfd7-eacb-44e6-bf56-f1a95137619b" data-vars-headline="San Antonio&#x27;s Curry Boys debut cookbook" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/05/08/san-antonio-news-roundup-city-ranks-no-2-for-barbecue" target="_self">San Antonio barbecue</a> joint, can soon bring the fusion-focused flavors home with a new cookbook, &quot;Asian Smoke: Thai and Southeast Asian Barbecue from the Curry Boys.&quot;The latest: The debut book from owners Andrew Ho, Sean Wen and pitmaster Andrew Samia features more than 100 recipes blending Texas barbecue with Thai and Southeast Asian flavors.

Taste test: Haywire's viral Cowgirl Dinner

The $30 deal includes steak, a Caesar salad, fries and a martini.

Some friends and I tried <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Haywire&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/11/01/haywire-opening-san-antonio-la-cantera-menu" data-vars-content-id="93b6807e-5142-4610-93e6-3c57a4c745f9" data-vars-headline="Taste test: Haywire&#x27;s viral Cowgirl Dinner" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/11/01/haywire-opening-san-antonio-la-cantera-menu" target="_self">Haywire&#x27;s</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="viral Cowgirl Dinner" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVZDHm1kQ_L/" data-vars-content-id="93b6807e-5142-4610-93e6-3c57a4c745f9" data-vars-headline="Taste test: Haywire&#x27;s viral Cowgirl Dinner" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVZDHm1kQ_L/" target="_blank">viral Cowgirl Dinner</a> after being lassoed in by the Instagram Reels promoting it.How it works: The $30 special, offered through March 31 for Women&#x27;s History Month, includes a 5-ounce steak with roasted garlic butter, a Caesar salad, fries and your choice of a dirty or lemon drop martini.

Tea Around Town launches in San Antonio

It's a sweet way to live out your "Bridgerton" dreams.

Tea Around Town is now rolling through downtown.The latest: The New York-based tour company launched in San Antonio in February.

Aleteo is the cherry on top of The Monarch San Antonio

Aleteo boasts great downtown views, food and hospitality.

The Monarch — the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="long-awaited luxury hotel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/12/the-monarch-opening-san-antonio-hemisfair" data-vars-content-id="0324d57c-acf0-44d8-889f-38bd771ec431" data-vars-headline="Aleteo is the cherry on top of The Monarch San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/12/the-monarch-opening-san-antonio-hemisfair" target="_self">long-awaited luxury hotel</a> at Hemisfair — is now open, and with it comes Aleteo, a Yucatán-inspired rooftop bar and restaurant.The latest: I checked out <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Aleteo" data-vars-click-url="https://themonarchsa.com/aleteo" data-vars-content-id="0324d57c-acf0-44d8-889f-38bd771ec431" data-vars-headline="Aleteo is the cherry on top of The Monarch San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://themonarchsa.com/aleteo" target="_blank">Aleteo</a> during a preview weekend and was impressed — not just with the food, but with the level of hospitality that elevates it beyond just another hotel restaurant.

Food news flash: Adair Kitchen opening soon in San Antonio

Adair Kitchen — the first outpost of the Houston-based chain — opens Monday in San Antonio.

Here&#x27;s a quick bite of the latest food news.🆕 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Adair Kitchen" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/23/san-antonio-over-under-new-2026-bars-restaurants" data-vars-content-id="2b345b5f-be70-48cf-80c0-f3718937fed4" data-vars-headline="Food news flash: Adair Kitchen opening soon in San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/23/san-antonio-over-under-new-2026-bars-restaurants" target="_self">Adair Kitchen</a> — the first outpost of the Houston-based chain — opens Monday in the former home of Jim&#x27;s on Broadway, spokesperson Frances Boatwright tells Axios.

Pop-up bar Dusty Diamond rides into downtown for rodeo season

The cowboy-themed pop-up is taking over High Praise downtown.

Dusty Diamond is a cowboy-themed pop-up now taking over <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="High Praise" data-vars-click-url="https://www.highpraiserooftop.com/?utm_source=Koddi&amp;utm_medium=Paid+Search&amp;utm_campaign=HP&amp;Cm_mmc=FM-_-PS-_-B-_-Geo&amp;dp=true&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22446711798&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD4keY8XPAzvf-DYLRgysL8wy5f2i&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAtLvMBhB_EiwA1u6_Pvldvg2bPtsD7j9zG0dFnOdrzW2nYWRsnhbeom0ZGi3-V69H7gmv_xoCwUoQAvD_BwE" data-vars-content-id="9decdda6-c595-4601-b4c0-8e484924abbf" data-vars-headline="Pop-up bar Dusty Diamond rides into downtown for rodeo season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.highpraiserooftop.com/?utm_source=Koddi&amp;utm_medium=Paid+Search&amp;utm_campaign=HP&amp;Cm_mmc=FM-_-PS-_-B-_-Geo&amp;dp=true&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22446711798&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD4keY8XPAzvf-DYLRgysL8wy5f2i&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAtLvMBhB_EiwA1u6_Pvldvg2bPtsD7j9zG0dFnOdrzW2nYWRsnhbeom0ZGi3-V69H7gmv_xoCwUoQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">High Praise</a> downtown, just in time to lean all the way into rodeo season.The latest: The InterContinental hotel bar has been transformed into a swanky saloon, trading its usual look for cowhide accents, rustic glam touches and a special cocktail menu.

First look: The St. Anthony's new romantic restaurant

Esencia opens Wednesday at The St. Anthony Hotel, blending multiple cuisines into a luxe downtown dining experience.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Esencia" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/23/our-foodie-forecast" data-vars-content-id="94414924-a4f2-4684-9efd-9260edd3791c" data-vars-headline="First look: The St. Anthony&#x27;s new romantic restaurant" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/23/our-foodie-forecast" target="_self">Esencia</a> opens Wednesday at The St. Anthony Hotel, blending multiple cuisines and cultures into a luxe downtown dining experience.The latest: Reservations for the city&#x27;s newest restaurant are live on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="OpenTable" data-vars-click-url="https://www.opentable.com/r/esencia-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="94414924-a4f2-4684-9efd-9260edd3791c" data-vars-headline="First look: The St. Anthony&#x27;s new romantic restaurant" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.opentable.com/r/esencia-san-antonio" target="_blank">OpenTable</a>, just in time for Valentine&#x27;s Day.

H-E-B bets on protein with a popular new meal line

The meals heat up in about two minutes and span a range of flavors, from Italian to Cajun.

Health

H-E-B is jumping on the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="protein-in-everything trend" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/07/restaurant-menu-high-protein-dunkin-subway-chipotle" data-vars-content-id="587edd62-35e3-47eb-bf14-4ebbffc7464b" data-vars-headline="H-E-B bets on protein with a popular new meal line" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/07/restaurant-menu-high-protein-dunkin-subway-chipotle" target="_self">protein-in-everything trend</a> with a viral line of Higher Harvest premade meals.Why it matters: The rise of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="GLP-1 use" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/27/american-glp1-use-weight-loss-increasing" data-vars-content-id="587edd62-35e3-47eb-bf14-4ebbffc7464b" data-vars-headline="H-E-B bets on protein with a popular new meal line" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/27/american-glp1-use-weight-loss-increasing" target="_self">GLP-1 use</a> and fitness culture has changed the way many people eat, creating a niche market for specific foods.

☕ River City roasts: New cafe off the press

New cafe from owners behind The Newstand opens soon

Two, one, oh 🤩: Detour leads to big win

Taste test: New seafood spot Aguazul is a catch

🤑 Turning gas prices into discounts

Snooze Eatery offers Texas gas price discount

A line chart that tracks average monthly regular unleaded gas prices in San Antonio and the U.S. from March 2025 to March 2026 shows sharp increases from January to March 2026. San Antonio stays below the national average throughout, jumping from $2.36 in January 2026 to $3.34 in March 2026. National prices climb from $2.82 to $3.69 in the same time period.

Food and Drink 🍽

New cafe from owners behind The Newstand opens soon

Taste test: New seafood spot Aguazul is a catch

Two San Antonio spots named James Beard finalists

Snooze Eatery offers Texas gas price discount

Taste test: Piada's first San Antonio-area outpost