Jim Feuerstein

Now that the temperature has fallen below 100º, maybe it's safe to go outside and do some things again. Check out the art events that are coming up. Walk over to the library. Take your pup out out to a coffee bar. But if you're not quite ready yet, just sit down and read our latest issue.

The San Antonio library system has about two million volumes; a third of those are in our 'local branch'

There are certain words and phrases that really annoy me

It's been six months since we lost him, but we still miss Micky every day

If that makes sense to you, we've got an issue that's packed with good reading, from art to pets, food to wine. Plus some important issue discussion.

Insurance allows you to make the best medical decisions for your pet, without worrying about breaking the bank.

San Antonio's Central library is a wonderful and under-utilized resource. Take a look at some of the things it offers.

There's a lot going on in the neighborhood this spring, ranging from art events to Fiesta to home renovations. We've got it all.

Artificial intelligence can now write essays and imitate Van Gogh, but is the result really art?

The best source of contractors for your historic home is this list maintained by a Lavaca neighbor.

Let's not get technical about the 'solstice' -- it's been cold, it's been gray, and I'm already playing Christmas music. So we've got some advice for shopping, eating, and enjoying yourself.

FedEx used to be really good. What the heck happened?

Want to kick the doomscrolling habit? Here are some periodicals that are worth a read.

Want a special treat for a special occasion? Try 'Southtown Sweets' custom cookies, handmade right here in the neighborhood.

The magazine is switching from monthly to quarterly.

Once again, we've packed together stories for every interest -- pets, food, art, beer, history. It's mostly good news, but maybe not all of it. Here's what we've got in this month's issue...

Artist Robert Tatum says his work is 'a little strange'.

It's been a full year for LNF Weekly. Here are the top articles of our first twelve months, both the most popular and our personal favorites.

We live in the heart of multiple historic districts, and Beethoven Männerchor is about as historic as it gets.

A friend says he won't visit me here in San Antonio. It's not safe.

SAALM picks artist of the year; the Noise Ordinance Task Force receives a report; funk survives; San Antonio has an architectural first; Jane cooks Jambalaya; and more.

We've paved paradise and put up a parking lot; but there's still an island of funkiness in Lavaca.

The city's sound experts have given us a plan; it's time to decide

We’ve got multiple stories on neighborhood businesses, Sarah Sorensen on schools, Tommy Newman on music, Jen Beckmann on wine, and Alison Galvan on fitness. We’ve also got photography from Al Rendon, art from Sandy Whitby, a recipe from Jane Gennarelli, and a brand new feature (Worth a Read) that’s all about books.

One of the things that makes a real neighborhood is local retail. Pig Liquors is a long-time anchor with an inventory that's worth exploring.

It's time to stop doomscrolling and really read something; here are a few books you might want to try.

We've got a couple of important articles about our schools, but, as always, we've got more than that. We've got art, food, music, wine, pups, and more. Dive in.

This approach is working elsewhere. Can it help us in SAISD?

EnergyX, the fitness studio in Hemisfair, has an introductory offer for neighbors

Summer is well underway. There's not much we can do about it, except maybe kick back with a box of wine, put on some house music, and make sure your pup has lots of water.

With multiple, major traffic generators coming to the northeast corner, the Lavaca neighborhood needs a plan.

There's now an officer dedicated full-time to the Lavaca and King William neighborhoods

Music, art, food, non-profits, fun for kids. We've got voices talking about all that and more again this month.

As part of a reset, the city hired a sound consulting firm to advise the noise ordinance task force. They've submitted their first report.

Conjunto music developed here in South Texas. A San Antonio non-profit is working to preserve it.

The LNA's newly-elected board has set some ambitious and important goals for the coming year.

Last month you learned how to make sourdough bread with the fabulous Tartine method. This month, we go a step or two farther.

We've got important reads, fun reads, informative reads. We even teach you how to make a Southtown sourdough bread that beats San Francisco's.

The best bread in the world can come out of your own kitchen.

San Francisco sourdough starter is famous, but it's got nothing on native Southtown starter.

The process takes some time, but it's easy and you don't have to do much.

Finally, the reward -- golden, crusty, and delicious.

This month’s issue is what we always shoot for, a blend of important issues and fun reads. Learn about Austin’s approach to sound management, our school district’s revenue shortfall, great little boutiques in Lavaca, and lots, lots more.

The city has hired an expert to assist the task force

Austin faced the same 'noise' problem as San Antonio. Here's what they did.

The IVV will host its 2023 Olympiad here in San Antonio -- for the first time anywhere in the Americas.

LNF Weekly keeps growing, and the best part of it is our neighborhood voices. Now we've got two more.

This small town raised a bunch of money and had fun doing it.

Do you need funds to start or grow your small business? LiftFund can help.

We’ve got recipes, dog news, COVID advice, and more. But we think the piece that’s most important is the article on the city’s noise ordinance task force.