A Night in Old San Antonio returns to enchant locals this April, plus more top stories

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Editor’s note: It’s that time again — time to check in with our top stories. Here are five articles that captured our collective attention over the past seven days.

1. A Night in Old San Antonio returns to enchant locals with new food and fun this April. This beloved celebration of Alamo City’s rich cultural heritage will be held April 25- 28, offering revelers food, live music, and Fiesta souvenirs.

2. Splash, spin, and swing into San Antonio's best spring activities for the whole family. Sure, Spring Break is coming to an end, but several of our spring activity picks can keep the family entertained throughout the year.

3. Southern Living names Texas Hill Country hot spot a top Southern small town. The magazine dubbed Fredericksburg the No. 4 best Southern small town, but of course, it will always be No. 1 in our hearts.

4. Riverdance stomps into San Antonio for limited summer run. The spectacular touring production is heading to the Majestic Theatre for its 25th-anniversary tour.

5. Cirque du Soleil swings back to San Antonio for first big top show. Cirque du Soleil's BAZZAR is making its Southwest debut in San Antonio this year.

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San Antonio tops U.S. as 2nd most active real estate market within the last decade

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A new report has discovered Texas cities hold the top five most active real estate markets in the country, with San Antonio landing in No. 2. The study by storage marketplace StorageCafe reflects the city's resiliency over the last decade after a recent reported plummet in San Antonio's quality of life.

San Antonio had the second highest number of single-family home permits between 2013 and 2022, totaling about 34,000 units. At the same time, the city also permitted over 38,500 new multi-family/apartment units. The massive influx of housing ultimately adds up to an impressive national surge.

On the industrial end, San Antonio also took the No. 2 spot in the country for the most square feet of new industrial space construction. Nearly 23 million square feet was erected in the last decade, and six million constructed for new office space. This further solidifies San Antonio's standing as a top destination for business.

According to the study, the city mainly benefits with its "innovative economy that revolves around healthcare, tech and tourism, but also rooted in manufacturing and international trade."

Outshining Alamo City in the list of real estate growth is Houston(No. 1), with 55,600 single-family homes permitted between 2013 and 2022, and nearly 90,000 multi-family units. Surprisingly, Austin only made it into No. 3, with vastly greater multi-family permits issued in comparison to single-family units: 98,764 versus 37,029.

The real estate markets in Fort Worth and Dallas respectively round out the top five.

The cities that complete the top 10 include:

No. 6 – Phoenix, Arizona
No. 7 – Jacksonville, Florida
No. 8 – Las Vegas, Nevada
No. 9 – Denver, Colorado
No. 10 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

The full report can be found on storagecafe.com.

San Antonians can downward dog with furry friends at puppy yoga class benefitting local pets in need

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Limited spots are available for what's shaping up to be the cutest event of the summer in San Antonio. We're talking of course, about puppy yoga. Held at the House of Healing Studio on Sunday, June 25, the cute and relaxing class will feature adoptable pups from God's Dogs Rescue looking for a forever home.

You can purchase tickets to the cutest class of all time here. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold will go towards the Puppy Food Bank. The Puppy Food Bank is a virtual food bank whose mission is to provide vital supplies for pups in needs at shelters in San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, and Corpus Christi.

Another nice detail about the Puppy Food Bank is the fact that they're dedicated to only working with no-kill shelters across Texas. Did we mention that actor and National Dog Show host John O'Hurley is a Puppy Food Bank ambassador?

There are only 20 spots available for the Puppy Yoga class at the House of Healing, so if you want to attend make sure not to procrastinate and book your spot ASAP! Each ticket is only $35 dollars and includes the chance to do your best downward facing dog with actual cute dogs just wanting love and attention (and plenty of head pats and belly rubs.)

If you aren't able to take a pup home with you after the Puppy Yoga class ends but you still want to help, don't fret. God's Dogs Rescue will be accepting donations at the class in the form of much needed items for their adoptable dogs. Right now, God's Dogs is looking for canned Pedigree puppy food, puppy toys, and soft blankets for the pups to get their well-deserved rest after Puppy Yoga.

The Puppy Yoga class itself begins at 2 pm. God's Dogs will be onsite at the House of Healing from 2-5 pm for anyone who is interested in adopting one of the pups (c'mon, you know you want to).

Be sure to keep your eyes peeled out on the God's Dogs and Puppy Food Bank Instagram pages for future adoption events too if you can't make Puppy Yoga! (But seriously — why miss out on puppy yoga?)

Plan a summer play-cation in Frisco for golf, pools, music, and more

The City That Plays

Looking to take a play-cation this summer? Obviously Frisco, The City That Plays, is the perfect fit. It offers so many activities to fit every interest, from sporting events and unique golf activities to kid-friendly attractions and pools.

Summer sports
Watch a Frisco RoughRiders baseball game like never before from the in-stadium lazy river, or tour The Star, the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters, to take in some NFL history and see where the pros call home.

While you are visiting The Star, you’ll find shopping and dining, with everything from sushi at Sushi Marquee to sweets at Cow Tipping Creamery.

Pro tip: if you love America’s team, plan your trip in August to get a pre-season glimpse of the Dallas Cowboys at training camp, open to the public at Ford Center.

PGA Frisco awaits with its two championship courses, a short course and putting green that’s lit at night, an entertainment district full of shops and dining options for the whole family, and the newly opened Omni PGA Frisco Resort, where it’s easy to cool off in one of the four pools.

Frisco offers golfers a range of play options, including The Fazio Course at The Westin Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa, Frisco Lakes Golf Club, Plantation Golf Club, The Trails of Frisco, and the unique indoor option of the Swing Suite Lounge by Topgolf.

Cool tunes
Now that Frisco is officially designated a Music Friendly Texas Community, there’s plenty of live music to enjoy over the summer.

Friday nights in June are for listening to live music at Frisco Square during the free outdoor Summer Concert Series on the lawn in front of City Hall.

Visitors can get into the groove anytime at one of Frisco’s many venues that host live music and entertainment throughout the summer.

Happy 4th
Frisco celebrates the Fourth of July big, too. Mark your calendar for two major events with food, music, games, and fireworks: Frisco Freedom Fest and The Independence Day Celebration at Omni PGA Frisco Resort.

Kiddo time
Escape the Texas heat with a visit to Frisco’s unbelievable new library. The bright, open design has spaces to inspire, create, innovate, and collaborate, plus you can say hi to Rexy, the 20-foot-tall T-Rex dinosaur skeleton.

Check out the high-tech Makerspace and active learning spaces like Tiny Town, for kids up to age 5, and Kid’s Club, for kinder through 5th graders.

Take a dip
Cool down poolside in Frisco. With rooftop views, cabanas, adults-only, splash pools, and the Frisco Water Park, families, couples, and friends can all find the right place to cool down during your visit.

Whatever your summer style is, rest your head at one of Frisco’s 26 hotels while experiencing a weekend play-cation with things to do for visitors of all ages.

Soak up all Frisco has to offer this summer — visit the website for more vacation ideas.

Photo courtesy of Visit Frisco

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