San Antonio Attractions

Aug. 26, 2009

Medicine Man - Early San Antonio Medical Practice

Created Wednesday, 26 August 2009 21:56

Dr. Herff, Medicine Man - Or Ferdinand and Hermann's Excellent Frontier Adventure.

by Julia Hayden

The practice of medicine in these United States for most of the 19th century was a pretty hit or miss proposition. Such was the truly dreadful state …

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Aug. 21, 2009

The Breakfast Taco or Aztec Warrior Food

An Ode to the World's Most Perfect Breakfast Food

By Julia Hayden Sing, Muses, of nature's - and San Antonio's most perfect breakfast entree, the food of the Gods, infinite in variety and nourishment! Unhappy mortals in less blessed locations may sing of their croissant and cafe au …

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Aug. 20, 2009

San Antonio Arts District - First Friday

Southtown - San Antonio Arts District - First Friday

By Mamie Carter

First Friday is like a huge block party with contemporary art as its centerpiece. On the first Friday evening of every month, several hundred mostly college-age people and a few families swarm the Blue Star Arts Complex for a free …

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Aug. 18, 2009

Chisholm Trail and Other Texas Legends

The Chisholm Trail and Other Texas Legends

The classical free-range cattle-ranching and long-trail-drive west that we know - or think we know from pulp fiction, B-movies and television shows actually only lasted for about twenty years, from the end of the Civil War to the mid-1880s when bad weather and a …

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Aug. 12, 2009

The Ghost of South Presa Street

The Ghost of South Presa Street

 

On a mild spring day, my daughter and I walk on a narrow trail, trampled out between tall grass and wildflowers grown knee-high, waist-high, shoulder-high. A light breeze ruffles the flowers, around which orbit a fair of butterflies. The sounds of the city …

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April 22, 2009

The King Williams Fair

San Antonio has a lengthy history as everyone probably already knows. However, the King William’s Fair is held within Texas’ first residential historic district. It is a fair which entails food, a parade, and plenty of vendors displaying their arts and crafts.

When: The 2009 King William Fair is April …

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April 19, 2009

San Antonio Fiesta 2009

San Antonio Texas Fiesta 2009

One of San Antonio's most recognized and unique events is underway, and waiting for you to take part.  Fiesta is San Antonio's answer to Mardi Gras, complete with music, food, art exhibitions, parades, and much more.

Originally started as a celebration for …

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Jan. 29, 2009

Cowboy Breakfast Kicks off Rodeo Season in San Antonio

 
Cowboy Breakfast Kicks off Rodeo Season in San Antonio

As January winds down, San Antonio is gearing up for its annual Stock Show and Rodeo, the city’s signature event.  As always, the event gets underway with the annual Cowboy Breakfast, which will be held at The Rim for …

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Dec. 30, 2008

New Years Eve in San Antonio 2009

New Year’s Eve in
San Antonio, Texas 2009

The end of another year brings one of San Antonio’s biggest and most exciting events, the annual Celebrate San Antonio New Year’s party.  The celebration has something for all members of the family, featuring four stages of live music, fireworks, special …

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Nov. 6, 2008

Rock and Roll Marathon

San Antonio Texas Rock and Roll Marathon

November 16, 2008 brings the inaugural Rock and Roll Marathon to San Antonio Texas.  The event is being managed by Elite Racing, and is just one in a series of similar events being put on across America.  This unique event will …

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