Fourth of July or Independence Day is the celebration of declaring independence from Great Britain. In the United States it is a Federal Holiday.

The celebration is often associated with picnics, barbecues, parades, fireworks and other family gatherings. It should be considered one of the most important days to observe …

The Fourth of July in San Antonio: Lots of Places to Celebrate

Written by Randy Watson

As usual, the biggest celebration is at the Jefferson Neighborhood in San Antonio will be the annual event at Woodlawn Lake Park. This is an all-day celebration that starts off at 10 AM with a …

Institute of Texan Cultures: Visiting Diverse Past of Texas

Written by Randy Watson

San Antonio is nothing if not a melting pot for different cultures and ethnic groups, and the University of Texas at the San Antonio Institute of Texan Culture is a 50,000 square foot monument and museum dedicated …

Guadulupe Cultural Arts Center

Written by Randy Watson

 The city of San Antonio is known for many things - great food, wonderful colonial architecture, and a rich history - but its burgeoning dedication to the arts is quickly making it one of the most important cities for Latino artists in the United States …

Luling Texas Watermelon Thump

Written by Randy Watson

Nothing says that summer has arrived like juicy, ripe, cool watermelons . . . and nothing celebrates the venerable watermelon quite like the Luling Watermelon Thump, held annually in Luling, TX for the last 54 years.  The carnival is a four-day affair, featuring a …

Museum of Art: Exhibitions and Education

Written by Randy Watson

The San Antonio Museum of Art opened its doors in 1981, and has been serving the city in many ways, ever since.  The museum functions not only as a depository for magnificent artifacts from all corners of the globe, but …

Wild and Scenic Rio Grande

Written by Randy Watson

Wild! Scenic! Floating down the Big Bend of the Rio Grande is an experience unlike any other. It is a chance to commune with nature and admire the wild beauty of the surroundings. It is a trip that brings inner peace while …

South Texas Parks

Written by Randy Watson

 San Antonio is home to some of the best weather in the country, and since spring is in full bloom, now is the best time of the year to get outside and enjoy the sun!  In and around the city, there are numerous …

Newest Public Park in San Antonio

Written by Randy Watson

Inaugurated on October 15, 2005, the Government State Canyon Natural Area, is an 8,622 acre area located just a few minutes drive outside of San Antonio, but once you\'ve arrived, you\'ll feel like you\'re in a different …

MAS - The Smithsonian in San Antonio

Written by Randy Watson

Someone flipped the switch and the cube, showing off its modernistic latticework, bust into colorful light with several thousand people cheering and throwing confetti. . .and with that, a dream came true, and a 10 year project came to completion.  The …