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More cash, more tacos in 2023

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Current Ultimate Checking Account members can access + manage Ultimate Checking benefits by visiting the Member Portal or by downloading the iPhone or Android app. | Photo provided by United Texas Credit Union

There’s nothing like the unexpected surprise of finding a $10 bill in an old jacket pocket. It’s like free money, so spending it doesn’t count, right?

If spending your money on *all* the local meals and events is your specialty (like us), let’s explore another way to rack up “free money” — a local unlimited cash back checking account. (Read: More tacos at Taquitos West Ave. City Editor Iván recommends the al pastor tacos with the house-made salsa.)

Enjoy exclusive $hopping Rewards™ offers + discounts at thousands of leading online retailers by using the customized portal.

When it comes to hands-off hacks to saving, earning cash back can often fly under the radar. United Texas Credit Union members with an Ultimate Checking account can earn unlimited .5% cash back on all signature-based debit card purchases automatically, every month. Plus, there are no caps or minimums to worry about. Read: The more tacos you buy (er, transactions you make), the more money you get back in your account.

Bonus: When you sign up for an Ultimate Checking account, you can have a personalized card in your hand before you walk out the door. 💳

Ultimate Checking benefits:

Direct deposit: Get paid up to two days early.
Free online bill pay: Pay who you want, when you want.
IDProtect®: Get protected from identity theft with credit file monitoring, ID theft expense reimbursement coverage, and resolution services.
Cell phone protection: Receive up to $400 of replacement or repair costs if your mobile phone is stolen or damaged. Pro tip: You’re covered for up to four devices when you pay your phone bill using your Ultimate Checking account or your United Texas Platinum Mastercard.
Rideshare protection: Benefit from up to $100,000 of AD&D coverage (read: a type of life insurance) and $10,000 of accident medical expense benefits if injured while traveling in a rideshare vehicle. Bonus: You also have up to $250 for personal property benefits when you pay for the rideshare with your Ultimate Checking account.
$hopping Rewards™: Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts at thousands of online retailers using United Texas Credit Union’s customized shopping portal.
Health discount savings: Save on vision, prescriptions, and dental services.

Whatever your financial goals are this year, unlimited cash back just makes cents.*

MAKE YOUR MONEY WORK FOR YOU

This content was created in partnership with United Texas Credit Union and written by Garcelle Vierra Erdie.*

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Friday, Jan. 27

Super Bitfest | Friday, Jan. 27-Saturday, Jan. 28 | Times vary | San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, 901 Loop 1604 W. Access Rd., San Antonio | You can say we’re 8-bit excited for this video games music festival.
Charles Floyd conducts “A Celebration of MLK for Dreamweek” | Friday, Jan. 27 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | First Baptist Church of San Antonio, 515 McCullough Ave., San Antonio | $30-$65 | Celebrate the life and work of the legendary civil rights leader in a joyful DreamWeek homage.
Paramount’s Laser Spectacular, featuring the Music of Pink Floyd | Friday, Jan. 27 | 8 p.m. | Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., San Antonio | $19.50-$39.50 | Jam out to a night of psychedelic entertainment for classic rockers and Floyd fans.
Advanced Night Hike | Friday, Jan. 27 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, 10750 Pleasanton Rd., San Antonio | $10 | Search by eye and ear for owls, nightjars, and other night critters.

Saturday, Jan. 28

Meet & Greet with Michelle Ruff | Saturday, Jan. 28-Sunday, Jan. 29 | Times vary | Hodgepodgetastic, 11503 E. Loop 1604 N., Universal City | $0-$90 | Michelle Ruff, known for the voices of Rukia from “Bleach” and Luna from “Sailor Moon,” will be signing artwork.
Dream Big at Main Plaza | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Main Plaza, 115 N. Main Ave., San Antonio | Free | Activities will include a community mural, code quilting, and weaving lessons.
The Mayor’s Dream Ball | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 6 p.m. | Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Cir., San Antonio | $150-$1,750 | Take in the sights and sounds of SATX musical, theatrical, comedic, and cultural performance artists.
WWE Royal Rumble | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 6:30 p.m. | Alamodome, 100 Montana St., San Antonio | $25-$10 | Let’s get ready to rumble — professional wrestling is making its way to the Countdown City.

Sunday, Jan. 29

HTxCB Children’s Concert 2023 | Sunday, Jan. 29 | 3-5 p.m. | Fellowship of San Antonio, 23755 Canyon Golf Rd., San Antonio | Free | The Heart of Texas Concert Band will begin the year 2023 with a children’s concert.
Poetry Night: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised | Sunday, Jan. 29 | Times vary | Culture Commons Gallery, 115 Plaza de Armas, San Antonio | Free | Join in on an evening of music and voices hosted by San Antonio Poet Laureate Andrea Vocab Sanderson.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

EVEN MORE EVENTS

Weather

58º | Mostly cloudy | 0% chance of rain

Development

CPS Energy recently sold a 5.9-acre parcel of land next to the San Antonio Museum of Art to the McCombs family. While the land was once floated as a possible site for a minor league baseball park, the new owners have yet to share its plans for the property. 💵 (San Antonio Current)

Traffic

Plan for disruptions to traffic and parking downtown near the Alamodome as 40,000+ fans will make there way to see the WWE Royal Rumble tomorrow. VIA will provide transportation services to and from the Crossroads location for $1.30 each way. 🚍
What we’re buying for our cars: Dash cams. The REDTIGER Dual Dash Camera captures both the front and rear of your car and can be a lifesaver when it comes to contesting traffic violations and recording evidence of collisions. Plus, it connects to your mobile device. 🚦*

Biz

Boeing acquired a seven-year naming rights deal with Port San Antonio’s arena, now Boeing Center at Tech Port. While the financial terms of the agreement have not been made public, the center continues to prove itself as an entertainment and technology magnet. ⚡ (San Antonio Business Journal)

Civic

The public is invited to learn about the City of San Antonio’s 10-year housing plan on Saturday, Jan. 28, at Tafolla Middle School. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage with a resource fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — get the details. 🏡
Councilwoman Ana Sandoval will step down from city council this Sunday. Applications for an interim appointee will open on Monday, Feb. 13. Until then, District 7 residents will have to wait for representation until March 2, when council will vote on a candidate. 🗳️ (San Antonio Express-News)

Community

All San Antonio public libraries will be operating on a modified schedule today for staff professional development. Locations will open at 2 p.m. and close at the regularly scheduled times. The Digital Library is available 24/7 online. 📚

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Here ye, thespians and theater-goers 🎭

The Public Theater of San Antonio announces 2023-2024 season

Artistic Directors of the The Public Theater and Magik Theater sitting on stage next to a projector screen showcasing the 2023-2024 season.

‘Spring’ into a new season with exciting ‘cuentos’ coming to The Public. | Photo by SATXtoday team

The Public announced its upcoming lineup of shows for the new season, “Of Heroes, Journeys, and Dreams.”

Twelfth Night | By Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shaina Taub
This stage adaptation tells the story of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy on mistaken identity and self-discovery.

A Xmas Cuento Remix | By Maya Malan-Gonzalez
Think: A modern Latina adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” with Spanish and English Christmas songs.

Spring Awakening | Book and Lyrics by Steven Sater
Follow a dozen young people making their way through the mysterious time of sexual awakening.

Intimate Apparel | By Lynn Nottage
Hear the story of Esther, a lonely, single African-American woman navigating life in 1905 New York and a forbidden romance.

Once Upon a Mattress | Music by Mary Rodgers, book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer
This spin on the classic tale “The Princess and the Pea” will leave you wanting more.

Dates will be announced soon. Check the theater’s website for updated information.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Iván.

Editor’s pick: Hurry, it’s not too late to check out 100+ eateries participating in restaurant weeks. Sales Exec Carolyn and I had a chance to stop by Restaurant Claudine for it’s $30, three-course prix fixe deal.

Pro tip: Bring a friend or two and order difference options from the menu to share among the table.

Missed our last newsletter? Take a look at all the big-ticket events coming up this year.

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Editorial: Iván Briones, Britt Thorson, Emily Shea, Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto, Dayten Rose, Sarah Leonhardt, Katie Smith | Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.

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