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Locals' picks for the best local ice cream shops in San Antonio, TX

1 week ago | satxtoday.6amcity.com | Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto |Skylar Webb

We asked our readers for their favorite ice cream shops in San Antonio. Here’s the scoop. Amy’s Ice Creams, 255 E. Basse Rd.Maria R. loves this Texas staple for its “unique flavors and fun vibes.”Bee Nice Ice Cream, 8003 BroadwayMost readers mentioned that all of the ice cream is homemade. Sue W. has a recommendation: “Purple Passion is their specialty.
All aboard: How to ride Amtrak in San Antonio

1 week ago | satxtoday.6amcity.com | Brianna Williams

Train travel is booming. In the last fiscal year, The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) served 32.8 million customers, and in 2024, San Antonio Station served 55,671. The more sustainable, often scenic, and middle seat-less cousin to flying, train travel could play a part in your next vacation — here’s how to do it locally.
Make the most of your San Antonio Public Library visits

2 weeks ago | satxtoday.6amcity.com | Skylar Webb

Calling all San Antonio Public Library prose — before you book it to your branch, read up on some SAPL features you might not be taking full advantage of. Pro tip: Don’t have your library card yet? Sign up now. Art Gallery | On the first floor of the Central Library, you can browse free exhibitions featuring local artists and community partners.
27 date night ideas in San Antonio, TX

3 weeks ago | satxtoday.6amcity.com | Adriana Christian |Brianna Williams

Kids, this is the story of how I met your mother, and it was all thanks to SATXtoday. Ok, so maybe that’s not exactly how the 2000s sitcom went, but if Ted Mosby had consulted us for date night ideas, we could’ve shaved the show down to two seasons (and saved his kids a lot of time). Regardless, whether you’ve met “the one” or are hoping to impress someone new, we’ve got 25+ local date night ideas that are legen — wait for it — dary. Need a good ice breaker?
What to know about solar panel installation in San Antonio, TX

3 weeks ago | satxtoday.6amcity.com | Nicholas Caballero |Kate Mazade

The Texas sun is already pushing us to crank up the AC, and we don’t even want to think about what it will do to our energy bill.If you’re a local, it might be time to consider your options when it comes to electricity — solar electricity. Solar power harnesses the sun’s radiation to help reduce the cost of energy, contribute to a resilient electrical grid, and generate backup power.
LGBTQ+ organizations and nonprofits in San Antonio, TX

3 weeks ago | satxtoday.6amcity.com | Adriana Christian

We love parties + parades, but you can support San Antonio’s LGBTQ+ community all year by getting involved with these 10 Alamo City organizations and nonprofits. Alamo Area Resource Center (AARC)Focused on healthcare, AARC provides services like free HIV/STI testing, gender-affirming care, and pop-up clinics around the 210. Fiesta YouthThe San Antonio nonprofit youth organization provides a safe place for LGBTQ+ young people with field trips, game nights, regular parent meetings, and play groups.
Honoring Emancipation Day in San Antonio

3 weeks ago | satxtoday.6amcity.com | Adriana Christian |Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

Did you know the origins of Juneteenth happened here in Texas — specifically four hours southeast of San Antonio in Galveston Bay? The Emancipation Proclamation became law on January 1, 1863, but the news took two years to spread to Texas. It wasn’t until June 19, 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, where the remaining 250,000 enslaved people were liberated.
Summer reading list for adults in San Antonio, TX

1 month ago | satxtoday.6amcity.com | Michael Beausoleil

Summer is right around the corner. San Antonio schools are getting out this Thursday, May 29, and many students are starting the break with their summer reading assignments. We’re not letting adults off the hook, so here’s your unofficial summer reading list. Don’t worry, these are just suggestions + you won’t be quizzed. “Crying in H Mart” by Michelle ZaunerThis memoir is recommended as a staff pick from the Twig Book Shop.
Top-ranked barbecue spots in the San Antonio, TX, area

1 month ago | satxtoday.6amcity.com | Michael Beausoleil

No barbecue sizzles like Texas barbecue, and the team at Texas Monthly sampled 319 restaurants in the state to find its If you’re looking for the biggest flavors, look no further than the San Antonio area. Burnt Bean Co. earned the No. 1 spot, and for good reason. This Seguin barbecue restaurant is about 40 minutes from downtown San Antonio and makes all of its offerings in-house.
16 ways to cool off this summer in San Antonio

1 month ago | satxtoday.6amcity.com | Adriana Christian

The heat in South Texas is straight up disrespectful, especially during the summer. If you live in San Antonio, you get a lovely mix of scorching temps and thick humidity from May through September. That’s why we rounded up 16 water activities in and around the Alamo City — including some free options — to help you stay cool in the pool. Photo by San Antonio Parks and Recreation.