Freelance writer

Katie Friel

Katie Friel is a freelance writer for Hearst. She covers travel, culture, breaking news, and the occasional sports hot take. She can be found @katiefriel.

Stories By Katie Friel

Gettin' joggy with it. Katie Friel

Take it! Take another lil' piece of my heart, Lockhart. Katie Friel

It’s only been a few weeks since Casar handedly won the Democratic primary for Texas’ 35th Congressional district, and though we’re still months away from the November election, he’s forecast to win the Democratic stronghold. Katie Friel

So you want to buy a ranch? Katie Friel

Home prices in this San Antonio city surpass million-dollar mark

It's the first time a San Antonio city has a typical home value over $1 million. Katie Friel

Is the Live Music Capital of the World... back? Katie Friel

Austin finally has clean drinking water again

Well, that was fun. Katie Friel

Southwest proves it's our favorite airline, brings back booze

Don't mess this up, y'all. Katie Friel

Uncover the history of San Antonio's most prolific architect

T here are a few things that make up the soul of a city: its people, its cuisine, and its architecture. Recently, a 1920s house in Terrell Hills designed by architect Atlee Ayres hit the market. In the listing, it was noted that Ayres had... Katie Friel

Officials declared it a total loss. Katie Friel

We've heard this story before. Katie Friel

It's only had four owners in its 100-year history. Katie Friel

All 'Hamilton' shows at San Antonio's Majestic Theater canceled

We can't be in the room where it happened ... because of COVID-19. katie friel

Complete with six film studios and restaurants on site, Bastrop's massive multipurpose entertainment complex sets its sites on August 2023. Katie Friel

That's one way to get attention. katie friel

San Antonio's job growth among the key factors driving its housing market. Katie Friel

Sam Ehlinger credits 'uncomfortable' experiences before NFL start

The QB has experienced epic highs and heartbreaking lows. Katie Friel

Travel has always been an escape, but the stories that captured readers' attention this year were of places decidedly closer to home. Katie Friel

San Antonians wanted to escape in 2021. Katie Friel

Texas billionaire on secret hunt for mega-mansion

Rumors have swirled that the Tesla CEO would eventually call Austin home. Katie Friel