Fiction

• “Beasts of the Earth” by James Wade | Release date: Oct. 11, 2022 | This upcoming release from the Hill Country author of “River, Sing Out” and “All Things Left Wild” features modern Western themes and vivid Texas landscapes.
• “The Queen of the Cicadas” by V. Castro | Release date: June 22, 2021 | Stories from 2018 and the 1950s weave around the urban legend of “La Reina de Las Chicharras” in this paranormal thriller.
• “West Side Love Story” by Priscilla Olivera | Release Date: June 1, 2022 | Priscilla draws from her father’s ties to San Antonio to tell this “Romeo and Juliet"-inspired love story about competing mariachi bands.

Part of a series

• “Big Red Tequila” by Rick Riordan | Release date: June 28, 2005 | You know Rick Riordan’s all-time classic mythology series — but the award-winning “Tres Navarre” PI series is where it all began.
• “Dead City” by Joe McKinney | Release date: Oct. 1, 2010 | It’s the season of zombie stories, and who better to write the “Deadworld” series than a former San Antonio disaster mitigation specialist.

Personal stories

• “Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars” by Col. Eileen M. Collins | Release date: Oct. 19, 2021 | The first woman to command an American space mission tells her story in her own words, from training at Lackland to exploring the stars.
• “A House of My Own” by Sandra Cisneros | Release date: Sept. 6, 2016 | The author of “The House on Mango Street” compiles essays from her life into this “jigsaw autobiography,” including the inspiration for her classic works.

• Garcia Art Glass 2022 Seconds Sale | Thu., Sep. 29 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Garcia Art Glass, 715 S. Alamo St. | Free | Shop hundreds of “seconds,” works of glass art made one-of-a-kind by slight imperfections.
• Meditation Session | Thu., Sep. 29 | 3-3:30 p.m. | Geekdom, 110 E. Houston St. | Free | Join teacher Julia Bates on Geekdom’s seventh floor for chill vibes and guided meditation. 🧘
• Taste the Flavors of San Antonio | Thu., Sep. 29 | 4:30-8 p.m. | Estancia del Norte Hotel, 37 NE Loop 410 | Free | Celebrate San Antonio’s UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy designation with a unique food and beverage pairing that combines the flavors of San Antonio. 🌮

• The Flaming Lips | Fri., Sep. 30 | 8 p.m. | The Aztec Theatre | $47+ | The Oklahoma born psychedelic rock band comes to SATX for its “American Head” tour. 💋
• Shrek Rave | Fri., Sep. 30 | 8 p.m. | The Rock Box, 1223 E. Houston St. | $15+ | It’s all in the name — just know that tickets have gone fast.
• Ya Dig?! | Fri., Sep. 30 | 8 p.m. | Cherrity Bar, 302 Montana St. | $5+ | Celebrate vinyl culture at this showcase of the local music community. 🎶

• Boerne Book Festival | Sat., Oct. 1 | 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Boerne Main Street Plaza | Free | Authors, storytellers, performers, and at least one astronaut will host events at this festival for readers. 📚

• 92º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain

• Following up on Saturday’s town hall meeting, the city released the results of a St. Mary’s parking study + details of the proposed parking permit. Included are recommendations for alternative parking and potential overflow lots. Learn more at the Sat., Oct. 8 town hall meeting. (MySA)
• CPS released new info regarding the energy rebate approved in SATX’s record $3.4 million budget. The credit will be added to customers’ December bills. Its amount, based on July energy costs, will be visible on your account page. To opt out, call CPS. (News4SanAntonio)

• Port San Antonio has 200+ job openings from over 80 employers in aerospace, cybersecurity, manufacturing, logistics, and more. Start your search on the Port’s job page.

• Visit Smoke BBQ + Skybar this Sat., Oct. 1 after 6 p.m. for “It’s the F—ing Catalina Wine Mixer,” a party paying homage to the 2008 comedy “Step Brothers.” It will feature wine booths, a live performance by Mike Jones, drink specials, and an award for best dressed.

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• Have you ever dreamt of staying in a castle? This fortress in uptown Waco, TX is fit for royalty (at an affordable price) and is only a few blocks from the Silos. If you’re willing to splurge a little, this castle-like mansion on Lake Travis (close to Austin, TX) is the way to go.*