CORE BUSINESS

Swanky San Antonio Pilates studio stretches into St. Paul Square

Neko Pilates brings state-of-the-art fitness to St. Paul Square

Photo courtesy of Neko Pilates.

A new fitness studio, Neko Pilates, will soon flex its contemporary approach to the celebrity-loved exercise regimen. The women-owned and locally-rooted business will open June 9 at 126 Gonzales St. in the heart of the historic St. Paul Square.

Founded by San Antonio native Jessica Morales, Neko Pilates will offer high-intensity, low-impact exercise for all levels of experience. The center uses Megaformer machines, which can be used to perform hundreds of exercises.

Morales, a certified instructor, built the studio to address a dearth of boutique fitness options on the East Side. The area has few gyms conveniently located for nearby residents and even fewer spots offering specialized classes.

"Opening Neko Pilates inside St. Paul Square is a dream come true," said Morales via a news release. "I've always wanted to create a space where people, especially women, can feel strong, seen, and supported. I'm so proud to bring something fresh and empowering to my hometown."

The studio adds to a growing list of businesses filling up St. Paul Square. In 2025, the district welcomed sports bar Atlee's Rally, comedy venue The Box, and a San Antonio offshoot of Austin's El Tigre Coffee.

"We are thrilled to be part of Jessica's journey and to bring this kind of fresh, forward-thinking wellness concept into the mix at St. Paul Square," said Don Thomas, co-owner of St. Paul Square, in the release. "Neko continues our vision of creating a well-rounded district experience for both residents and visitors while providing even more daytime activities for our guests."

During its soft launch, Neko will offer 25 founding memberships, which include unlimited monthly classes, for $160 — a sharp discount from the usual $210-plus rate. After signing up, workout warriors can head next door to ZenHaus Matcha & Coffee Bar to try a custom collaborative smoothie.

fitness wellness pilates workouts st pauls square east side openings

TRAFFIC ALERT

Flooding and protests prompt road closures across San Antonio

Car driving through flooded road after storm

Getty Images

undefined

San Antonio drivers, prepare for some frustrating delays this weekend. Flash flooding has closed several Alamo City roads, and downtown closures are likely as the city prepares for a large No Kings protest in Travis Park on June 14.

In the early hours of Thursday, June 12, San Antonio was hit with its heaviest rain in more than a decade. The deluge continued after the sun rose, with the National Weather Service issuing flash flood warnings that extend until 7 pm. The San Antonio Fire Department responded to dozens of high-water emergencies, and at least four locals have been confirmed dead.

The estimated three to eight inches of rainfall have wreaked havoc on local roadways. Although some routes have been cleared, more than 20 roads remain barricaded per a Public Work Department map. The closures are primarily in the northern reach of San Antonio and include stretches of busy thoroughfares like Bitters Road, Culebra Road, Wurzbach Parkway, and Vance Jackson.

The rain also forced the temporary closure of several city and Bexar County parks, including Camino Coahuilteca, Comanche 1 and 3, Covington Park, Pletz Park, River Front Parkway, Rodriguez Park, and Woodlake Park. The San Antonio River Authority is urging locals to use caution when traversing trails.

Although forecasts call for a slight chance of thunderstorms June 13-14, the worst of the rainfall appears to have passed the San Antonio area. There’s only a slight chance that precipitation will hit crowds participating in the anti-Trump No Kings protest held from 5-8 pm at downtown Travis Park.

The city’s weekly downtown street and lane closure report does not list any special permits for the protest, but there are likely to be disruptions in the area. Activists reportedly took to the street on Wednesday, June 11, and are expected to remain active through Saturday’s rally. There was no violence reported.

Mayor Ron Nirenberg cautioned restraint in a June 10 tweet.

“The reports of the Governor deploying the National Guard to our community underscore the need for us to remain peaceful and safe this weekend,” he wrote.

This is a developing story.

flooding protests no kings weather road closures