St. Mary's Strip Archives - San Antonio Report

Councilwoman Sukh Kaur (D1) cuts a ribbon alongside businesses and neighbors on the Saint Mary's Strip celebrating the completion of construction on the popular entertainment district.

Business & Development

City celebrates ‘grand re-opening’ of St. Mary’s Strip, months after construction ended

by Raquel Torres April 13, 2024April 15, 2024

The St. Mary’s Strip was hindered by construction for more than two years, devastating several businesses, before its completion in September.

Mr. Pidge records a performance at the Lonesome Rose as part of a new Lonesome Rose Lounge Sessions series.

Five years of honky tonkin’: The Lonesome Rose celebrates its anniversary

by Anjali Gupta November 14, 2023November 14, 2023

The intersection of East César Chávez Boulevard and South Alamo Street where construction has begun.

Business & Development

St. Mary’s Strip mess haunts Southtown businesses as César Chávez construction begins

by Tracy Idell Hamilton October 4, 2023October 5, 2023

Business owner Aaron Peña is closing The Squeezebox, a beloved live music bar on the St. Mary’s Strip, after more than three years of losses due to COVID and ongoing street repairs.

Business & Development

After years of ‘civic disruption’ on behalf of the St. Mary’s Strip, Aaron Peña moves on

by Tracy Idell Hamilton July 13, 2023July 13, 2023

Over $1 million in grants to over 50 businesses along major construction sites have been given out through a new city program.

Business & Development

Grants often ‘too little,’ but not too late, for business owners in construction zones

by Shari Biediger May 11, 2023May 10, 2023

Malcolm Hartman is the owner of Tycoon Flats, located on North St. Mary’s Street.

Business & Development

As roadwork continues and financial losses mount, business owners wait for city grants

by Shari Biediger March 31, 2023March 30, 2023

North New Braunfels Avenue in District 2 was under construction in January 2023.

Business & Development

City to get tough on contractors who cut corners or hold up road projects

by Shari Biediger January 28, 2023January 30, 2023

Migrants who are arriving to theCentro de Bienvenida for the first time wait to be seen inside of the intake room where they will speak with a case manager with Catholic Charities about what services they need and how to get to their next destination.

Photos of the Week

San Antonio’s Week in Photos, Jan. 1-7

by Bria Woods January 9, 2023January 8, 2023

Sidewalks and several roads have been closed along the St. Mary’s Strip where business owners and residents have experienced disruptions as a result of a SpawGlass construction project in the area as part of the 2017 bond.

San Antonio city officials owe the public more accountability on major bond projects

by Robert Rivard January 8, 2023January 9, 2023

Live music venues, restaurants and bars set the stage for a vibrant nightlife culture along the St. Mary’s strip. With the visitors and partygoers comes traffic and cars parked deep into the adjacent residential streets.

St. Mary’s Strip has problems, but proposed parking program won’t solve them

by Michael Cepek October 10, 2022October 10, 2022