Editorial
Silent Sirens
The Guadalupe River has always been a scene of tranquility and peace yet sometimes displays its powerful, unforgiving force of nature. It will continue to provide a source of happiness for many years to come. But our hearts will forever treasure the souls of those who were recently lost.
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When Texas Breaks: Flying Democrats vs. Republican True Believers
But in a land of Citizens United party politics, quorum breaks feel like democracy in action, maybe what it was like in 1870 during the first one.
Fashion With Purpose
WINGS shows us that fashion is not frivolous—it is powerful. It restores dignity, uplifts spirits, and helps women feel whole again. Under Ruth Gonzalez’s leadership, WINGS is more than a nonprofit; it is a lifeline.
The Wayward Spirit
The recipe I have for you is a love letter to autumn, an admiration for the culinary uniqueness of this season's harvests, and an ode to my favorite show to watch at this time of year, Over the Garden Wall.
Crafting Men’s Wellness
It is crucial to actively support local small businesses. Oftentimes, it is less about money and more about community outreach and impact. Supporting these small businesses could also mean supporting local animal shelters, children’s hospitals, veterans, and more.
Foreseen in SA
I’d like to take you on a journey through the cosmos with a guided visualization, explain the houses, signs, and planets, and give you a juicy slice of predictive astrology for both San Antonio and the Spurs’ upcoming NBA season using sidereal calculations
Reforming Education: From Standardized Stress to Emotional Health
From excessive standardized testing to underfunded support services, students are navigating a landscape more focused on performance metrics than personal growth. And while lawmakers debate cell phone bans and school vouchers, many educators and families agree: we’ve lost sight of what truly matters—mental well-being, emotional intelligence, and authentic support for diverse learners.
Preserving the Past Amid Modern Growth
If a landmark with both state and federal protections can be demolished so easily, what does that mean for the rest of our city’s heritage?
Beyond Borders: Redefining Fashion in the Heart of Texas
This isn’t just a fashion moment. It’s a cultural shift—and it’s happening now.
The Dry Truth
In May alone, the Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) was at Stage 4, falling to Stage 5, rising back to Stage 4 on May 29th, when rains came. You can’t fool Mother Nature, but she sure can fool us.
From Deli to Destiny
Two Pakistani American Muslims from Houston – whose lives seemingly paralleled my own – were trailblazing on the silver screen and the local political scene, cutting through the darkness of a rising trend of anti-immigrant sentiment and Islamophobia and providing a refreshing glimmer of hope.
Brothers Saagar and Sakib Shaikh are a testament to the power of patience and perseverance.
Scene in SA's Summer Soirée Playlist 2025
This year’s Summer Soirée Playlist was curated as melodic medicine with the intention of bringing us closer together through movement. Whether that be intimately to your significant other, or stepping in sync with a future friend on a dance floor as these tracks transition from breezy simmering soul to sprinkles of uptempo Afro-Latin baile and disco beats.
Life Curated:
We’re living in a curated era. Not just our closets, but our coffee orders, playlists, skincare routines—even our supposed “spontaneity.” Every little detail feels like a brushstroke in the masterpiece of personal brand. And for many of us, it starts in the closet.
Beefing Up Broadway: Development Downtown
Jones Avenue, off of Broadway, was a lonesome sandy-colored road fifteen years ago, home to the San Antonio Museum of Art—and not much else. Today, the art museum is practically hidden. The trees are grown, and new apartment buildings and pubs crowd the street. River North is among San Antonio’s newly flourishing neighborhoods, urban renewal happening uptown and downtown.
From Southtown to NIOSA: Boho Style Gets a Fiesta Remix
Forget the over-layered, fringe-heavy festival looks of the past—2025’s bohemian aesthetic is softer, sleeker, and effortlessly cool. It’s all about intentional texture, flowy silhouettes, and a little South Texas sparkle.
Women Making Waves
In honor of our womens' issue, Scene In SA spoke with five leaders changing the landscape of San Antonio across business, hospitality, and culture.
Puro SA: Puro Handsome Tommie
“I still very much run my shop like a record label. Subpop, Sacred Bones, SST, and all these classic punk record labels created a scene around their brands.” He noted that one of his favorite experiences during his time in the music industry was seeing at a big Scandinavian music festival how diligent they were about putting local merchants on showcase for visitors. “There’s tons of places to go put hair on the floor. I’m really proud of creating that image, brand, and culture that makes people want to be here, to be a part of it.”
Notes from Nirenberg: A Mayor’s Parting Thoughts on the Future of Our City
With our mayoral elections here in San Antonio fast approaching on May 3–and early voting running from April 22 through April 29–we thought a valuable voice to hear from among the cacophony of candidates currently vying for the spot would be the man who’s occupied the position for the past four terms: Mayor Ron Nirenberg.
Raise the Curtain: Jaselyn Blanchard-Pace Expands Joci Straus’ Legacy and Empowers the Next Generation
First, there was Joci Straus, whose passion and determination saved these theaters from decline. Now, Jaselyn Blanchard-Pace is carrying that mission forward, not only preserving their historic grandeur but also expanding opportunities for young performers through the Joci Awards and other educational initiatives.