San Antonio is the eighth largest city in the United States and its population has grown 25.2 percent from 935,933 in 1990 to 1,171,700 in 1999. The location of San Antonio gives it a modified subtropical climate. While the summer is hot, with daily temperatures above 90 degrees more than 80 percent of the time, mild weather prevails during much of the winter months, with below-freezing temperatures occurring an average of 20 days a year. The average commuting time is 35 minutes, with the airport no more than 35 minutes from any part of the city, and the second most extensive freeway system in the country.
Downtown demonstrates the city's commitment to preserving the old and incorporating the new.
The King William district is within walking distance, and the city's most popular landmarks naturally offer a taste of the old and the new. The Alamo and its grounds rank as the most popular tourist destination in the state of Texas. The San Antonio office has 150 professionals in Assurance and Tax with clients primarily in the financial services, oil and gas, manufacturing and technology industries. San Antonio will host the 2001 men's Midwest Regional, the 2002 women's Final Four, and the men's 2004 Final Four. The city enjoys a wealth of culture and festivities year-round, with Fiesta in April and the Texas Folklife Festival in June.