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Howdy, San Antonio. Here at SATXtoday, we love covering new developments, restaurants, and businesses popping up around the city.
As exciting as “new” can be, sometimes it’s nice to reminisce on all the places we used to frequent growing up in the 210 (or 512 in several places across the city over 25 years ago). Here are some of our favorite places around town that give us that nostalgic feeling: |
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Do you remember the first time you visited this iconic site? | 📸 : @satxtoday team |
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Joske’s Department Store 🏬
Did you know that the iconic building next to the Torch of Friendship didn’t always house an AMC theater? If you've been living in San Antonio for a while, you probably know it as the original Joske’s Department Store.
This was a popular shopping destination for both San Antonians and tourists located in Main Plaza. Founded in 1869 by Julius Joske, a prominent Jewish merchant from Germany, the department store was an immediate hit. The store was eventually acquired by Dillard’s in 1987. Today, it is home to The Shops at Rivercenter that continues to bring in visitors from across the world.
Earl Abel’s 🍽️
With almost 90 years of history in the Alamo City, this restaurant is a staple among San Antonians. You can always expect American comfort food like salads, burgers, sandwiches + desserts. However, it’s the crispy fried chicken that is the cause of this beloved eatery’s popularity, having won the award for San Antonio’s Best Fried Chicken from 2020-2022.
Earl Abel’s was family-run and owned for decades, until Earl's son, Jerry Abel, decided to retire in 2006. It was sold to a separate owner and reopened in Austin Highway, where it operated for about 10 years until it changed locations again, this time in the Pearl district at 1639 Broadway. Earl Abel’s continues to serve San Antonians with great food for decades to come. Pro tip: You can also get your fix at Tech Port Provision.
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Weekend Expo Kickoff | Fri., Aug. 5 | 12-4 p.m. | Upstage Comedy Lounge | Free entry | Shop from 17 vendors while enjoying free margaritas. 🛍️
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Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Indie Dance Party | Fri., Aug. 5 | 9 p.m. | Paper Tiger | $18+ | Head to the St. Mary’s strip for an experiential dance party playing the music of Tame Impala, MGMT, The Killers + more. 💿
Saturday - Kick for Kids | Sat., Aug. 6 | 7:30 a.m. | 9340 Westover Hills Blvd. | $125 per team | Join this tournament raising money for pediatric cancer patients. 🥅
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SARR Fall Road & Off-Road Training | Sat., Aug. 6 | 6:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Various Parks and Greenways | $50+ | Runners of all levels are welcome. 👟
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Hands-on Painting with Chad Poppleton | Sat., Aug. 6 | 1-4 p.m. | Briscoe Western Art Museum | $35+ | Get your creative juices flowing at this unique painting workshop. 🎨
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Back to School Bash | Sat., Aug. 6 | 9-11:30 a.m. | 906 March Ave. | Free | Harlandale ISD is giving free backpacks + haircuts for kids, immunizations, and school registration information. 🎒
Sunday - Ullambana Celebration | Sun., Aug. 7 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Phước Huệ Buddhist Temple of San Antonio, 6292 Lockhill Rd. | Free | Learn about the Ullambana holiday with free vegetarian food for lunch. 🛕
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Open House | Sun., Aug. 7 | 2- 6 p.m. | Tobin Center | Free, no ticket necessary | Enjoy pop-up jazz, opera, and ballet performances along with special tours + a scavenger hunt. 🆓
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Between long work days and personal responsibilities, it’s important to take time to break out of your routine and explore something new. |
City Editor Iván and Sales Executive Carolyn catching up with a smoothie. | 📸 : @SATXtoday team |
Here at SATXtoday, we always try to find the time to connect with each other outside of the usual zoom box (being that we work remotely). We’re offering a few ideas to help you step outside of your normal routine. Visit a new coffee shop ☕
Check out Vice Coffee or any of the amazing businesses we partnered for Drink Up Week. Attend a musical 🎭 With several venues around town, finding a play or community theater production is a great way to treat yourself after a long week. Check out the Woodlawn Theatre’s website for upcoming productions.
Get your steps in 👟 Meet and make some new friends with City Girls Who Walk or get a free workout class with the city’s Fitness in the Park initiative. |
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Weather - 101º | Partly cloudy | 5% chance of rain
Biz -
First announced in 2019, Adina’s Marketplace has opened at the San Antonio International Airport. The market is located in Terminal A and is part of a seven-year contract with Paradies Lagardère to bring new food, beverage, and retail concepts to the airport. ✈️
- Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio has entered into a partnership with Texas Physical Therapy Specialists in an effort to onboard new executive leadership. The joint venture is expected to create more growth opportunities, including a brick-and-mortar expansion. 🩺 (San Antonio Business Journal)
Development -
Serv Energy is building its new headquarters near The Dominion at 19750 Bella Loma. The marketing and logistics company's $1.5 million project will bring 4,583 sqft of office space and is planned to break ground this September. 🏢
Sports -
SAISD Sports Complex is set to receive over $11 million in improvements, including switching from natural turf to artificial turf. According to a public filing, the field replacement will begin in December. ⛳
Edu -
J.T. Brackenridge Elementary School is planning a $1.5 million renovation beginning in December. The scope of the project includes a renovation of the playground, an upgraded gymnasium, and advancing technology across the campus. 🏫
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UTSA is making plans to grow its community art programming after it announced the merger with the Southwest School of Art. An open house will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Thurs., Aug. 11 at the Southwest Campus’ Santikos Building to provide registration and class information for UTSA’s public art programs. 🖼️
Health -
St. Mary’s University has been awarded a $875,000 federal grant to renovate its Family Life Center. The mental health clinic and classroom will continue serving the Westside by training counselors and therapists for professional practice. 💵
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