Editor's note: It's time to look back at the top San Antonio news of the week. New rankings top the list, including the best places to live and the best graduate schools. Plus, we uncover the hidden-gem Fiesta events you won't want to miss. See our five most popular San Antonio stories below, then find some weekend fun right here.

1. San Antonio suburb surges among best places to live in United States. One San Antonio-area city has been listed among "the 100 Best Places to Live in 2025" in the United States. The list — from relocation marketing platform Livability.com — put New Braunfels at No. 18 for its close-knit community and access to nature.

2. San Antonio star chef debuts new restaurant and food hall in Southtown. San Antonio celebrity chef Johnny Hernandez is shaking up traditional restaurant models by teaming up with Southtown favorite Blue Moon Mexican Restaurant. In mid-May, Burgerteca, at 403 Blue Star St. #105, will combine forces with the Southtown favorite to serve both menus under one roof.

3. 4 San Antonio universities make U.S. News' list of top grad schools. Four prestigious San Antonio universities have climbed through the ranks in U.S. News & World Report’s recently released report of the best graduate schools nationwide for 2025.

4. 7 under-the-radar San Antonio Fiesta events every local loves. From a roaring motorcycle rally to an art-filled evening, these hidden gem events will help locals and visitors make the most of the Fiesta season.

The big events aren't the only thing to do during San Antonio Fiesta. Photo courtesy of Fiesta San Antonio.

5. Walmart plans to remodel 67 Texas stores, including 7 in San Antonio. Walmart is in renovation mode. The supermarket giant is remodeling 67 stores across Texas — part of a bigger plan to remodel more than 650 stores across the U.S. — and seven are in our area.