New mural on Nolan Street on San Antonio’s near East Side

Part of the new mural by Kaldric Dow on San Antonio's near East Side on Nolan Street.
Part of the new mural by Kaldric Dow on San Antonio’s near East Side on Nolan Street.
This recently completed mural is on Nolan Street just east of where Interstate 37 divides Nolan from McCullough.

The mural has the look of a collage. The creator is Kaldric Dow, whose Instagram describes him as a Texas visual artist.

Nolan Street dips under the railroad tracks here. This has long been the location of another colorful mural on the opposite side of the street.

Kaldric Dow on Instagram: @kaldricdesigndow

I found out about this courtesy of a reel on Instagram:

Instagram reel of mural in progress

Reel by Mural Ride Bike Tours of San Antonio

Part of the new mural by Kaldric Dow on San Antonio's near East Side on Nolan Street.
Part of the new mural by Kaldric Dow on San Antonio’s near East Side on Nolan Street.

The Butchers Crew muralists at work at Essex Modern City in San Antonio

The finished murals by The Butchers Crew at Essex Modern City the weekend before Christmas, 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
The Butchers Crew: A mural in progress by The Butchers Crew at Essex Modern City the weekend before Christmas, 2025.

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HOPE Outdoor Gallery in Austin

HOPE Outdoor Gallery on the far east side of Austin just north of Austin-Bergstrom Airport. Photo take on Dec. 12, 2025.
HOPE Outdoor Gallery on the far east side of Austin just north of Austin-Bergstrom Airport.

HOPE Outdoor Gallery on the far east side of Austin just north of Austin-Bergstrom Airport. Photo take on Dec. 12, 2025.
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.

Official site: www.hopeoutdoorgallery.com

Instagram: @hopeoutdoorgallery

HOPE Outdoor Gallery on the far east side of Austin just north of Austin-Bergstrom Airport. Photo take on Dec. 12, 2025.
HOPE Outdoor Gallery on the far east side of Austin just north of Austin-Bergstrom Airport. Photo taken on Dec. 12, 2025.

Christmas in downtown San Antonio

The Alamo Plaza Christmas tree in December 2025. - photo by Joe Alexander
The Alamo Plaza Christmas tree. – photos by Joe Alexander
San 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 in December 2025. - photo by Joe Alexander
The official City of San Antonio Christmas tree in Travis Park.
The San Antonio River with its Christmas lights in December 2025. - photo by Joe Alexander
The San Antonio River with its Christmas lights.
The San Antonio River with its Christmas lights in December 2025. - photo by Joe Alexander
The San Antonio River with its Christmas lights.

Murals at Artisan Distillery in San Antonio

Mural at Artisan Distillery and Craft Bar in San Antonio.
Mural at Artisan Distillery and Craft Bar in San Antonio. @jonatankramer
These murals are near downtown San Antonio at the corner of Chestnut and Lamar streets at the Artisan Distillery and Craft Bar. The address of the building is at 402 Austin Street along Interstate 37.

Mural at Artisan Distillery and Craft Bar in San Antonio.
Mural at Artisan Distillery and Craft Bar in San Antonio. @ema_sweetz
Mural at Artisan Distillery and Craft Bar in San Antonio.
Mural at Artisan Distillery and Craft Bar in San Antonio. @luckydeissdesigns
Mural at Artisan Distillery and Craft Bar in San Antonio.
Mural at Artisan Distillery and Craft Bar in San Antonio.
Mural at Artisan Distillery and Craft Bar in San Antonio.
Mural at Artisan Distillery and Craft Bar in San Antonio.
Mural at Artisan Distillery and Craft Bar in San Antonio.
Mural at Artisan Distillery and Craft Bar in San Antonio. @worm.prv
Mural at Artisan Distillery and Craft Bar in San Antonio.
Mural at Artisan Distillery and Craft Bar in San Antonio. @silvyartstudio

New art at Healy-Murphy Park in San Antonio

Muralists took over the old Healy-Murphy Park on Nolan Street in San Antonio on Saturday.

This is just east of where McCullough becomes Nolan as it passes under Interstate 37 near downtown.

Organizers called it the largest outdoor gallery in Texas.

New mural at Healy-Murphy Park in San Antonio by Alannah Tiller.
New mural at Healy-Murphy Park in San Antonio by Alannah Tiller.
Instagram: @alilscribble

New mural at Healy-Murphy Park in San Antonio by Albert Gonzalez.
New mural at Healy-Murphy Park in San Antonio by Albert Gonzalez.
Instagram: @trebla_art

New mural at Healy-Murphy Park in San Antonio by Ana Hernandez Burwell.
New mural at Healy-Murphy Park in San Antonio by Ana Hernandez Burwell.
Instagram: @ana.hernanx

New mural at Healy-Murphy Park in San Antonio by Deleted.
New mural at Healy-Murphy Park in San Antonio by Deleted.
Instagram: @deletedtx

New mural at Healy-Murphy Park in San Antonio by Angelica Sanchez.
New mural at Healy-Murphy Park in San Antonio by Angelica Sanchez.
Instagram: @myth.787

New mural at Healy-Murphy Park in San Antonio by Josiah Harris.
New mural at Healy-Murphy Park in San Antonio by Josiah Harris.
Instagram: @beranted_05

New mural at Healy-Murphy Park in San Antonio by Kat Cadena.
New mural at Healy-Murphy Park in San Antonio by Kat Cadena.
Instagram: @kat.cadena

New mural at Healy-Murphy Park in San Antonio by Manola and Maria.
New mural at Healy-Murphy Park in San Antonio by Manola and Maria.
Instagram: @manola_and_maria

New mural at Healy-Murphy Park in San Antonio by Scotch.
New mural at Healy-Murphy Park in San Antonio by Scotch.
Instagram: @scotch_scotch_scotch

New mural at Healy-Murphy Park in San Antonio by Mauro De La Tierra.
New mural at Healy-Murphy Park in San Antonio by Mauro De La Tierra.
Instagram: @maurodelatierra

Fredericksburg Brewing Company still serving it up

Fredericksburg Brewing Company on Main Street in historic downtown Fredericksburg, Texas. - photo by Joe Alexander
Fredericksburg Brewing Company on Main Street in historic downtown Fredericksburg, Texas. – photo by Joe Alexander
I made a drive through part of the Texas Hill Country up to Fredericksburg for lunch on Tuesday.

I stopped in at the Fredericksburg Brewing Company, the oldest operating brew pub in Texas.

You know you’re in Fredericksburg when the restaurant not only makes its own beer, but also made from scratch peach cobbler.

“Hier Wird mit Liebe Gekocht” means “cooking with love here”.

Fredericksburg Brewing Company on Main Street in historic downtown Fredericksburg, Texas. - photo by Joe Alexander
You can see where the beer comes from as you drink and dine at Fredericksburg Brewing Company.
Fredericksburg Brewing Company on Main Street in historic downtown Fredericksburg, Texas. - photo by Joe Alexander
Fredericksburg is known for its peaches – so you can count on the peach cobbler at Fredericksburg Brewing Company.

New Selena mural by Optek_Art

Selena mural by Optek_Art in San Antonio.
Selena mural by Optek_Art in San Antonio.
The legend of Selena has long been a part of San Antonio’s music culture.

There is a new tribute to the Queen of Tejano Music on the western edge of downtown San Antonio. The mural is the work of Roland Alvarez – also known as Optek_Art.

This is at the corner of West Houston and North Leona about two blocks north of UTSA Downtown and a block east of Frio Street.

Optek_Art on Instagram: instagram.com/optek_art/

Mural by Angela Fox near Broadway and McCollough next to KLRN

One of three cats in this Angela Fox mural located north of the main downtown San Antonio tourist area.
One of three cats in this Angela Fox mural located north of the main downtown San Antonio tourist area.
This is another long mural behind the KLRN building on the corner of Broadway and McCullough – on the northwest corner of the building. The mural faces Avenue B and the parking lot of the CPS Headquarters.

This mural is courtesy of Angela Fox and San Antonio Street Art.

Cruising cat mural by Connie Chapa off Broadway near downtown San Antonio

Mural by Connie Chapa near downtown San Antonio.
Cruising cats are part of a mural by Connie Chapa near downtown San Antonio.
Another mural right off Broadway just a little north of downtown San Antonio’s main tourist area.

This is behind the KLRN building on the corner of Broadway and McCullough. The mural faces Avenue B and the parking lot of the CPS Headquarters.

This long mural is courtesy of Connie Chapa and San Antonio Street Art.

Connie Chapa on Instagram: @arte_de_coco

San Antonio Street Art: sanantoniostreetart.org