San Antonio’s culinary scene is buzzing, from the basketball court to beloved local bakeries.

The popular Spurs Culinary Residency is back for its fifth season, transforming the Frost Bank Center into a hub for local flavor.

This year, an expanded lineup of 13 diverse restaurants gives fans an authentic taste of the Alamo City during games.

This same energy is reflected in a major move within the food community.

Celebrated chef Jenn Riesman, the creative force behind the former Rooster Crow Bakery, has been named the new executive pastry chef at the iconic Bakery Lorraine.

Riesman will now lead the renowned bakery’s specialty orders and coveted wedding cake program.

Her high-profile appointment underscores the incredible depth of culinary skill in San Antonio—the very talent the Spurs residency aims to showcase.

A notable shift is underway in San Antonio's Beacon Hill neighborhood as two established businesses prepare to move.

This isn't a story of decline, but rather a powerful signal of the area's explosive growth.

After 18 years on Blanco Road, Karolina's Antiques is relocating to a larger space in Southtown after simply outgrowing its beloved home.

Event florist Statue of Design is also expanding into a bigger location just a few blocks away.

Their departure marks a turning point for Beacon Hill, which has quickly transformed into a vibrant hub with trendy spots like Bright Coffee and the Beacon Hill Market & Deli.

Locals describe it as a community-focused version of the Pearl District, blending unique San Antonio culture with Austin-style quirkiness.

This evolution paves the way for a new chapter on Blanco Road, with many expecting a new wave of restaurants to join the scene.

A new landmark of imagination has officially opened in North San Antonio.

Elsewhere Too, the ambitious sequel to the beloved Elsewhere Garden Bar, has transformed a six-acre property at 4513 N Loop 1604 W into an immersive wonderland.

The undeniable centerpiece is a magnificent 52-foot Ferris wheel offering breathtaking views of the Hill Country.

Creators Terrin Fuhrmann and Nolan Ellis designed the space to be a family-friendly destination, featuring a whimsical flower tunnel, a hedge maze, and cozy fire pits.

The grand opening was met with massive enthusiasm from thousands of residents.

In fact, the welcome was so overwhelming that the venue had to temporarily close simply to restock after running out of nearly everything.

This signals a powerful demand for unique, family-friendly attractions in the area, solidifying Elsewhere Too as a vibrant addition to the local social scene.

Texas is making headlines with the discovery of three new species, showcasing the state’s vibrant biodiversity and the surprising adaptability of its native wildlife.

Near San Antonio, a backyard birdwatcher encountered a never-before-seen hybrid—a striking mix of blue jay and green jay—confirmed by University of Texas researchers.

This interspecies blend is especially remarkable since their lineages split millions of years ago, likely brought together by shifting habitats due to climate change.

Out in Big Bend National Park, botanists discovered the “wooly devil,” known scientifically as Ovicula biradiata.

This peculiar plant, adorned with thick white hairs and devil-horned petals, represents not just a new species but a whole new genus in the sunflower family.

Meanwhile, Houston scientists identified a new tiger beetle, Eunota houstoniana, recognized for its unique traits and its threatened habitats along the Gulf Coast.

These remarkable finds highlight both Texas’s ecological treasures and the pressing need for continued conservation in both wild and urban spaces.