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You have to see it to be-leaf it 🍁

Where to see fall foliage near San Antonio
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Road trip idea: Grab your friends and go fall foliage hunting this month. | Photo by @ivanbriones_photos
South Texas might not be the paragon of autumnal foliage, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find some unbe-leaf-able views in and around our beautiful Alamo City.

Here are a few of our favorite fall spots to visit around the 210 that are sure to make it to the ‘gram.

🍁 Denman Estate Park

Location: 7735 Mockingbird Ln., San Antonio, TX
Distance from downtown: 9.7 miles
You can find a monument hand-built in Gwangju, Korea — one of San Antonio’s sister cities — by Korean craftsmen and artists who traveled to San Antonio to assemble it.

🍁 Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Location: 16710 Ranch Rd. 965, Fredericksburg, TX
Distance from downtown: 87.7 miles
There’s more at Enchanted Rock than just the dome. Hike, backpack, camp, rock climb, geocache, or even stargaze while surrounded by gorgeous autumnal scenes.

🍁 Garner State Park

Location: 234 RR 1050, Concan, TX
Distance from downtown: 92.7 miles
During the fall, you can expect plenty of visitors looking to take in the natural beauty. Overnight visitors can stay in screened shelters, cabins, or campsites.

🍁 Guadalupe River State Park

Location: 3350 Park Road 31, Spring Branch, TX
Distance from downtown: 35.2 miles
With four miles of river frontage, the tree-lined Guadalupe River provides an excellent backdrop for those looking to get a unique hiking adventure near the Alamo City.

🍁 Lost Maples State Natural Area

Location: 37221 RM 187, Vanderpool, TX
Distance from downtown: 92.8 miles
The spectacular fall views are well worth the drive. You can follow the park’s fall foliage report online, which is updated periodically.


Pro tip: Don’t forget to reserve your stay (or visit) prior to arriving. While the name “park” may be misleading, you’ll want to be sure that you’ve secured a day pass (and not get turned away at the gate like City Editor Iván did in 2019) before heading out.
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Friday, Nov. 11
  • Chris Rock Ego Death World Tour 2022 | Friday, Nov. 11-Saturday, Nov. 12 | 8 p.m. | Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., San Antonio | $49.75-$125.25 | Watch this American stand-up comedian, actor, and filmmaker take the stage for a night of endless entertainment.
  • SAMA’s Super Fall Warehouse Sale | Friday, Nov. 11-Saturday, Nov. 12 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave., San Antonio | Free | Furniture, art supplies, museum shop items — all of it must go at SAMA’s storage cleanout sale.
  • San Antonio Spurs vs. Milwaukee Bucks | Friday, Nov. 11 | 7 p.m. | AT&T Center, 1 AT&T Center, San Antonio | $30-$2, | In honor of our local military heroes, the Spurs will recognize veterans at this game.
  • Y’all Out Boy | Friday, Nov. 11 | 8 p.m. | Paper Tiger, 2410 N. Saint Marys St., San Antonio | $18 | Austin’s pop punk and emo cover band will taking you back to when you were young and misunderstood.
Saturday, Nov. 12
  • 2nd Saturday Habitat Work Day | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 8-11 a.m. | Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, 10750 Pleasanton Rd., San Antonio | Free | Join other members of the community in volunteer opportunities like trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and planting native plants for birds and butterflies.
  • SA Veterans Day | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 12-10 p.m. | Hemisfair, 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio | Free | Head to the heart of the city for live music, a laser light show, food, flag displays, special guests, veteran organizations, and veteran-owned businesses.
  • Yoga + Soundbath In The Caves | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 4:30 p.m. | Natural Bridge Caverns, 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd., San Antonio | $75 | Take in the silence and beauty of Natural Bridge Caverns through the practice of Gentle Yoga.
  • ZUMBA | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 9 a.m. | Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Cir., San Antonio | Free | Come prepared with comfortable shoes for a class led by Tamedra Jones.
  • Providence Athletics Golf Tournament | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 8 a.m. | Alsatian Golf Club, 1339 Co. Rd. 4516, Castroville | $125 | Proceeds from the golf tournament will go towards new uniforms for middle school and high school programs at Providence Catholic School.*
Sunday, Nov. 13
  • Wurstfest 2022 | Sunday, Nov. 13 | 10 p.m. | Wurstfest, 178 Landa Park Dr., New Braunfels | $18-$20 | Experience food, music, dancing, and a carnival during this annual celebration of German culture.
  • Lightscape | Friday, Nov. 11-Sunday, Jan. 8 | 5:30-9 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl., San Antonio | $16-$60 | Stroll through the garden with more than one million lights and festive artistic displays.

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Weather
  • 75º | Thunderstorms | 90% chance of rain
  • It’s finally here. The cold front we’ve all been waiting for is making its way through South Texas. Odds are you won’t need your jacket this morning, but perhaps it would be wise to pack your umbrella. Temperatures are expected to fall throughout the day until finally dipping into the 50s. ☔ (KSAT-12)
Development
  • The Cavender family plans to bring major upgrades to their Cadillac dealership in Live Oak. The project will consist of a full remodel of both the exterior and interior of the showroom, along with an enclosing of the existing outdoor display area. 🚗
Health
  • The START Center, a cancer care facility in the Medical Center, will undergo a $3.3 million remodel. While there is no further information on the scope of the renovation, submitted plans show the project’s main focus will be on interior improvements. 🔬
Edu
  • UTSA and the Alamo Colleges District announced an expanded transfer agreement that will allow eligible students to start at any of the five Alamo Colleges then transfer to UTSA, all while having educational costs covered at both institutions. Learn all about the Promise-to-Promise partnership. 🎓
Biz
  • SATX-based Vantage Bank will grow its footprint in Texas with plans to expand into Houston. The bank named Cody Cannon, former senior relationship manager for Texas Capital Bank, as its new market president for the Houston office. 🏦 (San Antonio Business Journal)
Sports
  • The Spurs unveiled the third and final Fiesta-themed Spurs City Edition uniforms for the upcoming NBA season. The bold turquoise color jersey is inspired by the 1996 NBA All-Star Game, which was played at the Alamodome. Take a look and let us know what you think of the retro vibes. 🏀
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  • In the spirit of the upcoming season of giving, Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio and Guadalupe Valley is asking San Antonians to help them give the gift of coming home. Here’s how you can help: Volunteer or donate to the nonprofit, or apply for a home if you or a loved one needs access to affordable housing. 🤝*
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Settling the great SATX debate 💬

Answered: How do you pronounce our name?
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We’ve got a pressing debate that needs your help resolving. | Graphic by SATXtoday team
Up until our one-year anniversary, we were burdened by an unresolved debate with our fellow 6AM City editors: How do you pronounce SATXtoday?

You can read all about our internal opinions on the matter. However, we ultimately left the final decision to you.

Drumroll, please — Here’s what y’all had to say.

On our newsletter survey, the results show:
  • 84% of our readers pronounce each letter like “S-A-T-X”
  • 10% of our readers group SA + TX, pronouncing it “Say-Tex”
  • 5% of our readers group SA + TX, but pronounce it “S-A-Texas”
  • Only one person pronounces it “Sat-Ex” (if you’re reading this, hi there 👋)
Well, there you have it. The vast majority of our readership agrees that it should be S-A-T-X. But, of course, we won’t judge if you think otherwise.

And now, the great SATX debate is finally settled — that is, until we ask if you’ve changed your mind next year.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Iván.


Editor’s pick: If you’re like me, you want to get the most bang for your buck. Planning a one-to-two-hour autumn getaway can be quite the commitment, so be sure to check out the 2022 Fall Foliage Map to know when to pack the camera and bust out the flannel.


Missed yesterday’s newsletter? See how Military City, USA celebrates Veterans Day.
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