Southstar Begins a New Chapter at the Historic Lone Star Brewery Site
Dear San Antonio,
We wanted to share it with you first.
Today, Southstar purchased the Lone Star Brewery site.
Our team has long dreamed of being a part of this effort – to celebrate all that Lone Star has meant to the City, and help guide its next chapter.
Many neighbors have shared their stories about the proud working legacy of Lone Star. Of generations working together to care for their families. Of learning swimming in the pool. And family gatherings that occurred beneath ancient oaks along the river. We’re reminded of that pride every time we see that iconic chimney stack.
The Lone Star site is an important and complex opportunity to better connect neighbors and create spaces that are needed in San Antonio. To find synergies across many of the exciting efforts already underway in San Antonio; including VIA Metropolitan Transit’s transit-oriented development, San Antonio River Authority’s vision for the San Antonio River, and the exciting forward progress of The San Antonio Sports & Entertainment District.
Many passionate San Antonians have worked for years to protect and further the story of Lone Star. That work matters. We will build on it, nurture it and together to create a new part of the Lone Star story.
This won’t be easy. Complex development can only be successful if we’re all ready to join the conversation and commit to a shared vision. For us, the goal is to shape a new future for Lone Star that includes everyone. That our children will proudly talk about with future generations.
To our neighbors, partners and City and County leaders who have offered their feedback, thank you. If we haven’t met you yet, we look forward to including your voice in the conversation.
The hard work begins today. We are ready. Let’s do this, San Antonio!
Thad Rutherford
President & Chief Executive Officer
Southstar
About Southstar
Founded 26 years ago on the tenants of integrity, quality, and thoughtful design, Southstar has established a legacy of award-winning master planned communities. From its headquarters in New Braunfels, TX, the award-winning Southstar team leads complex development projects in key growth markets throughout Texas. From acquisition and entitlement to financing, planning, development and operations—Southstar approaches each large-scale community with a careful eye to local context and regional benefit. Southstar’s development portfolio spans residential, multi-family, mixed-use and commercial—all while steadily challenging the status quo.
About Mayfair
Nestled in the heart of New Braunfels off I-35N between Austin and San Antonio, Mayfair is designed for vibrant, sustainable living. The community features a variety of housing options, schools, private amenities, and more than 300 acres of public parks and natural areas. With miles of interconnected trails, 70 acres of commercial properties, 120 acres of mixed-use space, and easy access to the shopping, dining and entertainment district at Midtown Mayfair, which opens this year, residents will enjoy an active lifestyle that minimizes reliance on cars.
About VIDA
Strategically located in the heart of San Antonio’s vibrant Southside, VIDA is an expansive 600-acre mixed-use development by Southstar. Featuring diverse residential options—including single-family homes, townhomes, duplexes, and apartments—the community is anchored by Texas A&M University–San Antonio and the new University Health campus. VIDA represents the future of regional growth, integrating retail, healthcare, and education into one landscape. Learn more at livevida.com.
About Mission del Lago
Mission del Lago is an 850-acre master-planned community located in San Antonio’s dynamic Southside. The community features over 2,500 single family homes, 1000 apartments wrapping an established municipal golf course. An elementary school, pool complex, play fields and playgrounds are part of the walkable amenities the community enjoys.