San Antonio Magazine Editor Jennifer McInnis | Photo by Dayna de Hoyos
The energy of spring and new growth is in the air. March and April are packed with events and things to do, and the weather in San Antonio is at its best.
Spring is when we celebrate history and tradition during Fiesta, April 16-26, which began as a way to honor the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto.
In this issue, Di-Anna Arias, president of the Alamo Mission Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas, shares the history behind the Pilgrimage to the Alamo that honors those heroes. The chapter is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year. Arias also is vice president of sales & culinary vision at Don Strange of Texas. She is one of four women leaders who are profiled in honor of Women’s History Month and who will be featured at the second annual Dream Big: Women Shaping San Antonio event on March 19 at the San Antonio Botanical Garden.
Hear from Joanna Collins, founder of LINUS Investigations & Consulting, who recently completed a term as president general of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences; Adriana Rocha Garcia, president and CEO at Center for Health Empowerment in South Texas; and Doshie Piper, associate professor of criminal justice at the University of the Incarnate Word, who also serves as chair of the MLK Commission and co-president of Texas Organizing Project.
These women have bold visions for the future. I invite you to join us at Dream Big for a panel discussion. You’ll also meet the Women to Watch who are profiled in this issue. It is a great opportunity to network, refresh your headshot and get inspired.
As we move into prime patio weather, get outside and explore Elsewhere Too’s 6 acres of whimsy. Eat your way through the city with 20 places to brunch. And if you’re looking for comfort food, read about the elevated chicken fried steak at Max’s Sister or check out five pho spots to add to your list.
¡Viva!