NWS Meteorologist Eric Platt says freezing temperatures that late in the season are unusual. He says the average first-freeze date for the San Antonio-area is November 30, based on climate data from 1991 to 2020. Last year we had our first freezing temperatures on December 1 where we hit 28 degrees, Platt says. Does it […]

Houston, being a more developed city, might seem to be edgier and preferable. However, when we consider other factors, San Antonio is a better choice. San Antonio, by comparison, has tolerable weather, better traffic, and friendlier locals.Humidity is less extreme than Houston, as well. Is it cheaper to live in San Antonio or Houston? The […]

We’re enthusiasts of beverages that enhance an already sweet location. That being said, we highly suggest you visit the Bier Garten directly East of The Alamo. You can grab a drink here and trek around the Riverwalk. Note that you can only carry drinks openly on the Riverwalk, not above on the street. Can you […]

Milam was convinced that putting off the final assault on San Antonio would be a disaster for the cause of independence. He then made his famous impassioned plea: “Who will go with old Ben Milam into San Antonio?” Three hundred men cheered their support for Milam and volunteered to attack at dawn on December 5. […]

Though about 64 percent of San Antonio’s population is now Hispanic, African Americans are still the most populous minority on the East Side. San Antonio’s Black population also increased by more than 10,000 throughout the decade. What percent of San Antonio is black? 6.95%San Antonio Demographics According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition […]

A key to San Antonio’s growth is the surge of immigrants moving here, mainly from Mexico. A recent report shows immigrants made up 13.5 percent of the city’s population in 2017 and 16 percent of the workforce, with nearly 9 percent of San Antonio’s population growth attributed to immigration. What attracts people to San Antonio? […]

San Antonio, however, is an ideal city for solo travel. It’s filled with great attractions to enjoy by yourself. Plus there are plenty of trendy restaurants, indie shops, and quirky local neighborhoods to explore. Is San Antonio safe for tourists? Compared to other U.S. cities of similar size, San Antonio is a safe place to […]

-Water once a week in spring. -Water every 3-4 days in summer. -Water once a week in fall. How long should I run my sprinklers in Texas? For the first three and last three months of the year, five hours every 10 days will normally do the trick. During the middle of the year, running […]

January. The driest month in San Antonio is January with 1.66 inches of precipitation, and with 4.72 inches May is the wettest month. What month has the least rain in Texas? The month with the most wet days in Dallas is May, with an average of 11.0 days with at least 0.04 inches of precipitation. […]

The fact that we won’t have a white Christmas shouldn’t come as a surprise for San Antonians. In reality, there has never been snow on Christmas day since official records began in the 1890s.Unfortunately, no snow fell in San Antonio. Has Texas ever had a white Christmas? NOAA defines a white Christmas as having at […]

Gas Prices Price Station City 2.67 Costco 11210 Potranco Rd San Antonio Nov 27,6:35 PM San Antonio 2.67 Grissom Food Mart 7125 Grissom Rd San Antonio Nov 27,11:22 AM San Antonio 2.68 Valero 11050 Potranco Rd San Antonio Nov 27,7:16 PM San Antonio 2.68 Valero 1171 AT&T Center Pkwy San Antonio Nov 27,10:41 AM San […]

The Huffington Post has identified San Antonio as one of America’s five “Secretly Cool Cities.” San Antonio ranks No. 3 on the cool cities list. According to the Huffington Post’s David Landsel, “San Antonio’s time has come.” What is cool about San Antonio? Here are 10 things about San Antonio you probably didn’t know. San […]

Overview Earthquakes. Flood. Heat. Hurricanes. Thunderstorms & Lightning. Tornadoes. Wildfires. Winter Storms & Extreme Cold. Does San Antonio get natural disasters? The chance of earthquake damage in San Antonio is about the same as Texas average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in San Antonio is lower than […]

Ranked by Revenue latest fiscal year Rank Business name, Prior year’s rank Stock ticker 1 Valero Energy Corp. One Valero Way San Antonio, TX 78249 210-345-2000 valero.com NYSE – VLO 2 Andeavor 2 19100 Ridgewood Pkwy. San Antonio, TX 78259 210-626-6000 andeavor.com NYSE – ANDV What is the biggest company in San Antonio? Joint BaseTop […]

How cold did San Antonio get in 2019?These records were observed at San Antonio’s International Airport and go back to 1947. The lowest temperature measured during that time was 0 degrees Fahrenheit (-18 Celsius) on January 31, 1949. What is the coldest temperature recorded in San Antonio Texas? 0 degreesThe following night, as skies cleared […]