Hello Thursday.
March 28 2024
Hey Alamo City, Ivan + Rossi here. Between the two of us, we get the privilege of sharing local news, events, and conversations with readers in San Antonio, daily ā here, and on our socials.
After three-ish months of bringing you SATXtoday, we thought we should formally introduce ourselves. Consider this us going in for a fist bump, then switching to a handshake, then settling on a hug.
Pretending it's not 50 degrees ā for Texas natives, that's freezing. | Photo by the SATXtoday team
Meet Rossi š
Q:Describe your perfect day in San Antonio in the length of a Tweet (240 characters)
A: My perfect day in SA would start with a coffee from Poetic, then thrifting at FOUND + Tightwad Thrift, grabbing a bite to eat at Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant, and ending the day walking my three dogs along the Mission Reach in Southtown.
Q:Describe San Antonioās personality in three words.
A: I would have to say friendly, colorful, and delicious.
Q:Whatās something every new San Antonian oughta know about?
A: We donāt call breakfast tacos burritos, thatās a big no no. It is and will always be a breakfast taco, lol.
POV: you're watching us run out of poses on the 4th photo. | Photo by the SATXtoday team
Meet Ivan š¤
Q: If you were taking someone on a tour around San Antonio, where are the three places youāre going?
A: Start the morning off with a farmers market at Pearl. Then, head to the SA Botanical Garden, and finally finish out the day with one of the best views of the city at The Moonās Daughters.
Q: What secret menu item from a local restaurant are you kinda wanting to keep secret, but also kinda wanting to share with the city?
A: Half-brisket-half-turkey sandwich at Pinkertonās BBQ ā shhh this is top secret.
Q: Hit us with your favorite piece of local trivia:
A: It is technically illegal for people to flirt or respond to flirtation using their hands or eyes in San Antonio ā BTW, we have 12 more fun facts you need to check out.
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Today
- First Friday | Fri., Jan. 7 | 5-11:30 p.m. | Brick at Bluestar | Free | Shop + support local businesses at this creative market in the heart of Southtown. šļø
Saturday
- Pop-Up Culinary Demo | Sat., Jan. 8 | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden | Free with garden admission | Stop by the Outdoor CHEF Teaching Kitchen for a demonstration + recipe using fresh seasonal produce and herbs. šŖ
- Conscious Conversations Storytime | Sat., Jan. 8 | 11-11:30 a.m. | Free | Virtual | Join a family-friendly reading of āSomething Happened in Our Townā by Marianne Celano ā after the story, listeners will engage in activities. š
- Full Band | Sat., Jan. 8 | 9:30 p.m. | The Red Horse Saloon, 2440 State Highway 16 N, Bandera | Free | Head on over to the Hill Country for a night of live music. šµ
- Cowboys on Main | Every Sat. in Jan. | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Bandera County Courthouse, 504 Main St., Bandera | Take a wagon ride, sit on Redneck the Longhorn, and watch a gunfight at the Bandera General store. š
Sunday
- Meet the Author: Jack the Lumberjack | Sun., Jan. 9 | 12-2 p.m. | The Twig Book Shop, 306 Pearl Parkway Unit 106 | Free | Meet Jose Daniel Cardona, learn about his inspiration + get your personal copy signed. š
- San Antonio Local Art & Poetry Auction | Sun., Jan. 9 | 5-7 p.m. | Sacred Fantasy LLC, 4411 Walzem Rd. Ste. 207 | $5+ | Bid on a piece of local art while supporting San Antonio creatives. šØ
- SOLI Chamber Ensemble | Sun., Jan. 9 | 5-6 p.m. | St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 315 E. Pecan St. | Free | Close out your week with sonorous chamber music featuring works by Astor Piazzolla, Chick Corea, Arvo PƤrt + more. š»
Tuesday
- Beginner Tennis | Tues., Jan. 11 | 6-7 p.m. | Fairchild Park | Free | Meet at courts 14 + 15 to learn the basics of tennis that will sure serve up a smile. š¾
Wednesday
- Spurs vs. Houston Rockets | Wed., Jan. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | AT&T Center | $20+ | Enjoy a night of basketball as the Spurs take on the Houston Rockets on their home court. š
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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Weather
- 56Āŗ | Mostly cloudy | 0% chance of rain
Health
- Metro Health opened three new, no-cost COVID-19 test sites. The Alamo Colleges District Support Operations Building and Palo Alto College locations are now open and will be operating Mon.-Fri. from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. The St. Philipās College location will open on Mon., Jan. 10 at 8 a.m. ā testing will be on a walk-up basis only. š
Community
- City council will vote on a CPS Energy 3.85% rate increase proposition next Thurs., Jan. 13. This increase would allow the company to obtain better weatherized equipment + cover debt from the winter storm. The Texas-based energy company estimates the average bill increase by $5.10/month ā though that depends on energy consumption. š” (KSAT)
Development
- The Legacy, a 20-unit townhome project near Pearl, has finally completed construction after breaking ground in 2019. The new development is located at the corner of N. St. Mary's Street and E. Euclid Ave. and is priced at ~$550,000+. š (San Antonio Business Journal)
- The former CPS Energy headquarters building at 145 Navarro St. is planned to be renovated into a hotel in the next year. The 10-story Prohibition-era building sold for $19 million to Blueprint Hospitality. šØ (San Antonio Heron)
Active
- Want to explore the Great Outdoors in 2022? Great news: the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees at US park sites on five days this year, starting with MLK Day, Mon., Jan. 17. Check out this list of parks in Texas for some road trip inspiration ā see the rest of the dates + get deets here. šļø
Concert
- See American Idol and Queen of the Universe finalist Ada Vox for a Valentine's concert on Sat., Feb. 12 from 7-11 p.m at Kain Na-Filipino Cuisine, 9323 Perrin Beitel Rd. Ste. 101. We canāt wait to watch this talented San Antonio singer at last. šļø
Edu
- UTSA joins several other institutions in delaying in-person classes and on-campus requirements for three weeks. The spring semester will begin virtually with most scheduled classes meeting online from Tues., Jan. 18-Sun., Feb. 6. š
Legacy
- Hans Nadler, founder of Nadlerās Bakery, is remembered for his legacy in operating one of the most beloved bakeries and delicatessen in town. Named the 2011 International Baker of the Year, Nadler will be remembered as a revered member of the community.
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The first permanent sculpture at the San Pedro Creek Culture Park is nearing completion.
āCreek Linesā, created by SA-based art firm Bridge Projects, is supported by 30 curved poles that represent the path of the creek cut into five separate segments. Each pole represents one decade of Bexar County and San Antonioās 300-year modern history. The project is set to be completed next month at the parkās Plaza de FundaciĆ³n.
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