San Antonio's Department of Arts & Culture unveiled "Afterglow of Honor" at Fire Station 24, a sculpture by Autumn Saleh honoring the city's fire and EMS.

San Antonio ranks #20 in MovieMaker Magazine's "Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker," highlighting its film-friendly incentives and diverse locations.

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg is set to receive a national arts leadership award for his contributions to the arts sector, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The City of San Antonio announces fiscal year 2026 Artist Grants for local creatives, with applications starting January 13 through February 21, 2025, and council approval in September.

League City's Public Art Gallery presents "Small Works by Great Minds," an exhibit showcasing over 80 artworks of a maximum size of 12x12 inches from local artists. The gallery is open to the public for free with special events planned.

San Antonio's annual Holidays on Houston Street event features festive decorations, a holiday market, a cocktail crawl, drone light shows, and a fun run with an after-party, aiming to celebrate the season in the city's downtown area.

San Antonio celebrates the holidays with illuminated River Walk and activities downtown, advising visitors to plan for traffic and suggesting public transport to avoid congestion. The city provides parking tips and rates on SAPark website.

Ashlynn Sokolowski won San Antonio's 10th Dr. King Art Contest, with her work set to feature in the 2025 MLK March.

Battleship Texas's future is uncertain after the Galveston Wharves Board ended mooring talks, with the ship's destination and tourism potential unresolved.

Texas State University's Wittliff Collections has doubled its Cormac McCarthy archives, adding personal items which provide insight into the late author's life and work.

San Antonio will host its first SPACECON in October 2024, featuring celebrity guests, sci-fi and cosplay events, with autographs for sale and various contests and vendors.

Downtown San Antonio expects traffic disruption and parking challenges due to events including Billy Joel, Sting concerts, and Día de los Muertos celebrations.

The article discusses a documentary by Lourdes Portillo showing Día de los Muertos before it became commercialized and its evolving cultural impact in the US.