The finished murals by The Butchers Crew at Essex Modern City the weekend before Christmas, 2025.A group of muralists who call themselves “The Butchers Crew” gathered at Essex Modern City near downtown San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.
On that day I only had time to stop by for a few minutes and get a look at the works in progress.
The next time I got to Essex Modern City, the place was locked up. I managed to stick my camera through the front gate and take the long shot of the finished wall. Because of the angle, I wasn’t able to get a view of Paul’s mural on the far right.
Paul Garson: A mural in progress by The Butchers Crew at Essex Modern City the weekend before Christmas, 2025.
A mural in progress by The Butchers Crew at Essex Modern City the weekend before Christmas, 2025.
World of Cease: A mural in progress by The Butchers Crew at Essex Modern City the weekend before Christmas, 2025.
TGRI: A mural in progress by The Butchers Crew at Essex Modern City the weekend before Christmas, 2025.
A mural in progress by The Butchers Crew at Essex Modern City the weekend before Christmas, 2025.
LACED and FOUND: A mural in progress by The Butchers Crew at Essex Modern City the weekend before Christmas, 2025.
A mural in progress by The Butchers Crew at Essex Modern City the weekend before Christmas, 2025.
A mural in progress by The Butchers Crew at Essex Modern City the weekend before Christmas, 2025.
The Butchers Crew: A mural in progress by The Butchers Crew at Essex Modern City the weekend before Christmas, 2025.
HOPE Outdoor Gallery on the far east side of Austin just north of Austin-Bergstrom Airport.
The HOPE Outdoor Gallery in Austin opened in late 2025. Photos taken on Dec. 12, 2025.The new HOPE Outdoor Gallery opened in Austin in late 2025.
The outdoor mural gallery is located not far from the intersection of Highway 71 and Highway 183. The is well away from downtown Austin and just north of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
The Alamo Plaza Christmas tree. – photos by Joe AlexanderSan Antonio has a long tradition of lighting up downtown for the holiday season.
For years, the city’s official Christmas tree was camped out in Alamo Plaza. In more recent years the official tree has been stationed in Travis Park.
The Alamo still has its own Christmas tree and the Riverway, as always, glitters at night with holiday lights.
The official City of San Antonio Christmas tree in Travis Park.The San Antonio River with its Christmas lights.The San Antonio River with its Christmas lights.
