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Free teacher supply store opens in San Antonio

H-E-B is stocking the store for SAISD teachers.

News

San Antonio ISD teachers will soon have a new place to stock up on classroom essentials without dipping into their own wallets.Why it matters: Teachers nationwide routinely spend hundreds of dollars of their own money on classroom supplies every year.

New Aztec Hotel opens in downtown San Antonio

Here's a first look at the new hotel above the Aztec Theatre.

Travel

One hundred years after the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Aztec Theatre" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/06/15/aztec-theatre-majestic-magik-history-reopening" data-vars-content-id="fc7ec884-d2c7-42d6-9822-55e3ee8f7a09" data-vars-headline="New Aztec Hotel opens in downtown 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/2026/06/15/aztec-theatre-majestic-magik-history-reopening" target="_self">Aztec Theatre</a> opened its doors, the historic downtown building is adding a hotel.The latest: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Aztec Hotel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/satbw-aztec-hotel-san-antonio-a-tribute-portfolio-hotel/overview/" data-vars-content-id="fc7ec884-d2c7-42d6-9822-55e3ee8f7a09" data-vars-headline="New Aztec Hotel opens in downtown San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/satbw-aztec-hotel-san-antonio-a-tribute-portfolio-hotel/overview/" target="_blank">The Aztec Hotel</a> — part of Marriott&#x27;s Tribute Portfolio — will open Oct. 9, ahead of a grand opening celebration on Oct. 17.

How SAMA uses art to connect people living with dementia

SAMA's program uses art as a starting point for connection.

Culture

The San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) has grown a pandemic-era virtual program called <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ReCollections" data-vars-click-url="https://www.samuseum.org/blog/recollections/" data-vars-content-id="102e9b06-adcf-4305-9906-5d71c9c87204" data-vars-headline="How SAMA uses art to connect people living with dementia" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.samuseum.org/blog/recollections/" target="_blank">ReCollections</a> into free in-person gatherings centered on art, storytelling and connection for people living with Alzheimer&#x27;s and other types of dementia.Why it matters: People living with dementia can face isolation as the disease progresses, making opportunities to socialize and express themselves increasingly important.

San Antonio's triple-digit heat is likely behind us

The 100s may be over, but don't break out the sweaters yet.

Climate

San Antonio&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="triple-digit days" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/28/san-antonio-summer-heat-temperatures-poll" data-vars-content-id="e5dae859-d2ca-405b-8e86-c3e4cc850d0a" data-vars-headline="San Antonio&#x27;s triple-digit heat is likely behind us" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/28/san-antonio-summer-heat-temperatures-poll" target="_self">triple-digit days</a> are likely behind us — but don&#x27;t break out the sweaters just yet.Why it matters: After another long, hot <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="summer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/11/heat-illnesses-rise-san-antonio-summer-heat-index" data-vars-content-id="e5dae859-d2ca-405b-8e86-c3e4cc850d0a" data-vars-headline="San Antonio&#x27;s triple-digit heat is likely behind us" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/11/heat-illnesses-rise-san-antonio-summer-heat-index" target="_self">summer</a>, the cooler weather this week offers some relief.

What to know about San Antonio Startup and Tech Week 2026

The five days of downtown programming are free.

Business

San Antonio Startup and Tech Week returns Monday for its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="11th year" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sasw.co/" data-vars-content-id="3090ea94-50e6-4137-9c22-c542e16cc01d" data-vars-headline="What to know about San Antonio Startup and Tech Week 2026" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sasw.co/" target="_blank">11th year</a> of speakers, workshops and networking events highlighting <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="innovation in the Alamo City" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/09/24/san-antonio-authors-publishing-press-inbound-books" data-vars-content-id="3090ea94-50e6-4137-9c22-c542e16cc01d" data-vars-headline="What to know about San Antonio Startup and Tech Week 2026" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/09/24/san-antonio-authors-publishing-press-inbound-books" target="_self">innovation in the Alamo City</a>.Why it matters: The annual week of programming offers networking and support for a wide range of San Antonio <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="small businesses" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/09/21/san-antonio-brands-heb-quest-texas-best-competition" data-vars-content-id="3090ea94-50e6-4137-9c22-c542e16cc01d" data-vars-headline="What to know about San Antonio Startup and Tech Week 2026" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/09/21/san-antonio-brands-heb-quest-texas-best-competition" target="_self">small businesses</a>.

New documentary about Texas rivers hits theaters this weekend

"Deep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers" is narrated by Ethan Hawke.

A new documentary about the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rivers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/water" data-vars-content-id="8cf76321-1427-474e-8601-0b077deba8b2" data-vars-headline="New documentary about Texas rivers hits theaters this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/water" target="_self">rivers</a> that define Texas is hitting theaters Friday.The latest: &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Deep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers" data-vars-click-url="https://deepintheheartwildlife.com/pages/deep-in-the-heart-2" data-vars-content-id="8cf76321-1427-474e-8601-0b077deba8b2" data-vars-headline="New documentary about Texas rivers hits theaters this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://deepintheheartwildlife.com/pages/deep-in-the-heart-2" target="_blank">Deep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers</a>&quot; is narrated by <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Texan Ethan Hawke" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2026/01/29/linklaters-before-sunrise-added-to-national-film-registry" data-vars-content-id="8cf76321-1427-474e-8601-0b077deba8b2" data-vars-headline="New documentary about Texas rivers hits theaters this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2026/01/29/linklaters-before-sunrise-added-to-national-film-registry" target="_self">Texan Ethan Hawke</a> and supported by H-E-B.

Axios Social Club brings mystery dinners to San Antonio

Meet fellow locals over dinner at a restaurant we hand-picked.

Things to Do

Axios Social Club is bringing readers together for dinner to San Antonio&#x27;s Southtown neighborhood on Tuesday, Oct. 6.Why it matters: Your city is full of interesting people you haven&#x27;t met yet. We&#x27;re making it easier to change that.

Your guide to Hispanic Heritage Month in San Antonio

Cultura is on the calendar across San Antonio.

Hispanic Heritage Month is underway in San Antonio.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Nearly two-thirds" data-vars-click-url="https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/sanantoniocitytexas/PST045225" data-vars-content-id="d1fd8052-f581-42ea-a6dc-aa4eb9b52296" data-vars-headline="Your guide to Hispanic Heritage Month in San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/sanantoniocitytexas/PST045225" target="_blank">Nearly two-thirds</a> of San Antonians are Hispanic or Latino, shaping the city&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="culture" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/07/09/cinefestival-san-antonio-latino-film-movies" data-vars-content-id="d1fd8052-f581-42ea-a6dc-aa4eb9b52296" data-vars-headline="Your guide to Hispanic Heritage Month 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/2026/07/09/cinefestival-san-antonio-latino-film-movies" target="_self">culture</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="traditions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/04/07/san-antonio-shoppers-gear-up-for-fiesta-at-amols" data-vars-content-id="d1fd8052-f581-42ea-a6dc-aa4eb9b52296" data-vars-headline="Your guide to Hispanic Heritage Month 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/2026/04/07/san-antonio-shoppers-gear-up-for-fiesta-at-amols" target="_self">traditions</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="politics" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/05/latino-voter-turnout-texas-primaries-elections" data-vars-content-id="d1fd8052-f581-42ea-a6dc-aa4eb9b52296" data-vars-headline="Your guide to Hispanic Heritage Month 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/2026/03/05/latino-voter-turnout-texas-primaries-elections" target="_self">politics</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="business" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/13/west-side-basila-frocks-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="d1fd8052-f581-42ea-a6dc-aa4eb9b52296" data-vars-headline="Your guide to Hispanic Heritage Month 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/2026/03/13/west-side-basila-frocks-san-antonio" target="_self">business</a>.

The Davenport makes a one-night San Antonio comeback

The Davenport is reviving its 2000s heyday.

For one night only, The Davenport — a beloved night-out spot for a generation of San Antonians — will make a comeback on Sunday at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jue Let" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/07/20/san-antonio-s-jue-let-pours-5-happy-hour" data-vars-content-id="9061c2c3-235d-4154-b8f1-169e2d0df977" data-vars-headline="The Davenport makes a one-night San Antonio comeback" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/07/20/san-antonio-s-jue-let-pours-5-happy-hour" target="_self">Jue Let</a>.Catch up quick: The downtown <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/24/slow-ride-bar-san-antonio-affordable-drinks" data-vars-content-id="9061c2c3-235d-4154-b8f1-169e2d0df977" data-vars-headline="The Davenport makes a one-night San Antonio comeback" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/24/slow-ride-bar-san-antonio-affordable-drinks" target="_self">bar</a> was a nightlife staple from 2002 to 2007, and Gen Xers and elder millennials packed its dance floor.

San Antonio falls under "Practical Magic"'s spell

The sequel is conjuring a wave of witchy gatherings across the city.

San Antonio&#x27;s events calendar is brewing with festivities inspired by &quot;Practical Magic&quot; as the cult favorite returns to screens with a sequel.Why it matters: The movie&#x27;s enduring appeal is creating a small boom in witchy gatherings built around sisterhood and nostalgia.

San Antonio restaurants are celebrating pollinators in September

One of every three bites of food is made possible by pollinators.

Food and Drink

San Antonio <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="restaurants" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/17/pearl-lands-nori-handroll-bar" data-vars-content-id="2cd3f8a0-039b-404d-a49d-05fe00956725" data-vars-headline="San Antonio restaurants are celebrating pollinators in September" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/17/pearl-lands-nori-handroll-bar" target="_self">restaurants</a> and chefs are offering pollinator-inspired food and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="drinks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/14/mood-drinks-business-boom-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="2cd3f8a0-039b-404d-a49d-05fe00956725" data-vars-headline="San Antonio restaurants are celebrating pollinators in September" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/14/mood-drinks-business-boom-san-antonio" target="_self">drinks</a> throughout September ahead of the city&#x27;s Monarch Butterfly &amp; Pollinator Festival.Why it matters: The September promotion, dubbed Migratory Month, brings awareness to the essential role <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="pollinators" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/12/10/texas-highways-roadkill-monarch-migration" data-vars-content-id="2cd3f8a0-039b-404d-a49d-05fe00956725" data-vars-headline="San Antonio restaurants are celebrating pollinators in September" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/12/10/texas-highways-roadkill-monarch-migration" target="_self">pollinators</a> play in our food system.

San Japan returns to downtown San Antonio

Here's what to know before heading to San Japan this weekend.

San Japan returns this weekend, bringing tens of thousands of anime, gaming and cosplay fans to the Henry B. González Convention Center and Grand Hyatt.Why it matters: Billed as South Texas&#x27; largest anime and gaming convention, San Japan has grown from a volunteer-run event into a major draw for anime enthusiasts.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas unveils 2026 Fright Fest

Fright Fest returns soon with new scares.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas is adding new scares to Fright Fest, which returns Sept. 11 for the Halloween season.The latest: The park will debut a haunted maze inspired by &quot;The Conjuring&quot; universe, featuring characters and settings from the horror franchise.

Taroko Sports opens first San Antonio location

Batting cages meet bowling and arcade games.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Taroko Sports" data-vars-click-url="https://tarokosports.com/" data-vars-content-id="ea375405-4d07-4c04-97cb-12abf489015d" data-vars-headline="Taroko Sports opens first San Antonio location" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tarokosports.com/" target="_blank">Taroko Sports</a>, San Antonio&#x27;s newest entertainment venue, opens Saturday.The latest: The Park North venue is the Taiwanese brand&#x27;s first San Antonio location and its largest in the U.S.

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