EVENTS

Today

• Taste of Soul | Fri., Jan. 14 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | $35 | Take a journey through food, highlighting Afro-cuisine and its influence on American culture. 🍽️
• CASA Information Session | Fri., Jan. 14 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Learn more about CASA’s mission to elevate the voices of children in the foster care system right here in our community. 🧸
• Vaqueros de la Cruz del Diablo Exhibit | Now-Jan. 24, 2022 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Briscoe Western Art Museum | $12 — free for children under 12 + active-duty military | Look into a snapshot of Werner Segarra’s contemporary photography of the Northern Mexican Cowboy. 🖼️

Saturday 

• 1 Million Push-Up Challenge | Sat., Jan. 15 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Hemisfair Park Plaza | Free, donation is encouraged | Every push-up counts — join the challenge + inspire other Alamo City residents to embrace a healthier lifestyle at this closing event. 👟
• New Year, New Vibe Workshop | Sat., Jan. 15 | 2-4 p.m. | Elsewhere Beer Garden, 103 E. Jones Ave. | $25 | Get your mind ready for the New Year with intentional goals and self-love in a safe space — includes a drink ticket, journal, + more freebies. 🖊️
• Food and Nature Education Conference | Sat., Jan. 15 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Gardopia Gardens, 619 N. New Braunfels Ave. + Virtual | Free online, $25 in-person | Join the Food & Nature Education Conference to learn about what San Antonio is doing to address food insecurity and climate change. 🍅
• The LGBTQ+ Reality | Sat., Jan. 15 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Family Service Neighborhood Place, 3014 Rivas St. | Free | An interactive discussion between members of the LGBTQ+ community— there will be live performances from local talent and a fashion show. 🌈

Sunday 

• DreamHour Speaker Series: Lucy Adame-Clark | Sun., Jan. 16 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Radius Center, 106 Auditorium Cir. #120 | Free | Sit down and listen to the first Latina elected as Bexar County Clerk + seven other local leaders as they discuss important topics that impact the community. 🏙️
• Giving Voice to the Dream | Sun., Jan. 16 | 7 p.m. | The Dakota East Side Ice House, 433 S. Hackberry | Free | Join the ice house for an evening of poetry and spoken word honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 🎤
• The Healing Arts Festival & Market at The Rim | Sun., Dec. 19 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Hilton Garden Inn, 5730 Rim Pass | Free | Join healing arts practitioners + artisans and discover astrology, aura photography, energy healing, handcrafted art, and more. 🔮

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.

CPS Energy rate hike approved

The new rate increase will take effect March 1

San Antonio City Council approved a 3.85% rate increase for CPS Energy customers. The Texas-based energy company estimates the average bill will increase by $5.10/month (based on the average bill of $150/month).

Here's a breakdown of the new increase:

• Approximately $3.84 will be added to customers' electric + gas bill. 
• There will be a fee of $1.26 per month added in the fuel adjustment portion of a customer’s bill due to fuel costs incurred during the winter storm. 
• The newly added $1.26 fee will be implemented for the next 25 years.

NEWS NOTES

Weather

• 79º | Mostly sunny | 0% chance of rain

Civic

• The City of San Antonio announced its holiday schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. this Mon., Jan. 17. City Hall, Municipal Court, and all Metro Health clinics will be closed. Residents can enjoy free on-street metered parking downtown. La Villita and Market Square shops will remain open. 🏙️
• The Safe Outdoor Dogs Act will go into effect in Texas on Tues., Jan. 18. This new law mandates that any outdoor pet has shelter, shade, clean water + bans the use of chains. A violation can result in a fine of up to $500. 🐶

Development

• YWCA San Antonio has acquired a 24-residential unit building on nine acres formerly known as the St. Andrew’s Convent located at 2318 Castroville Rd. The building will be transformed into a campus to offer housing, job training, child care + more for women in need. The organization is working with others to create a master plan for the project over the next year. 🦺

Open 

• The Jerk Shack is set to open its new location on the far West Side today at 1 p.m. The new restaurant is located at 10234 Hwy. 151 and will feature a drive-thru lane + will continue serving beloved favorites like Spiced Jerk Chicken. According to San Antonio Magazine, the first 20 people will receive $10 toward their order. 🍴 (San Antonio Magazine)

Award 

• $5 million was granted to CoSA to support a $21 million project for Joint Base San Antonio. The Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) will fund three phases that include enhanced security, installation of reinforced stormwater crossings, and replacing overhead electrical lines. The overall project is set to be completed within the next 24 months. 🪖

Festival

• Alamo Heights Night will return after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The official Fiesta Event is scheduled for Fri., Apr. 1 from 5:30-11:30 p.m. If you’re interested in helping with the event, they are currently looking for volunteers before, during, and after the celebration. 🎉

Coming Soon

• There’s a new restaurant coming to the Southside. Black Bear Diner will be located at 2707 SE Military Dr. The menu will consist of comfort food classics for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This will be the first location in the Alamo City. 🥞 (Live from the Southside)

Job

• 750 positions are coming to the New Braunfels area as the technology company TaskUS continues to expand. They will be opening a new site on the third floor of the Heritage Plaza Office building bringing the total number of jobs to 1,200 in the area. You can visit the company’s website for open opportunities. 💻

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