‘It’s everybody’s place to come’: Downtowners say they welcome crowds, events to their neighborhood

SAN ANTONIO – Beyond the San Antonio River and its canopy of trees and whimsical wildlife, Cathey Meyer says the beauty of downtown lies in its culture and people. “I like to say I was born on the river and now we live right on the river, so I will die on the river,” Meyer said. She’s watched the river ebb and flow from her downtown home for around 20 years. Tourist destinations like the San Fernando Cathedral and Main Plaza are just around the block. “It’s a great spot...