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Painting a picture of San Antonio

48 murals around San Antonio

Greetings from Tacotonio Texas| Photo by SATXtoday

We all know that San Antonio has a vibrant art scene — and we’re not just talking about The Witte or the McNay. One of our all-time favorite galleries? San Antonio itself.

The Alamo City is home to a number of meaningful murals and street art pieces. Today, we’re sharing where to find pieces that really paint a picture of our city.

“Strong Medicine,” 107 Lone Star Blvd. | By Crystal Torres
This bright blue mural is located on the outside of the 1906 gallery on the wall facing Lone Star Blvd. in Southtown. After you snap a photo, cross the street and grab a cup of San Antonio Gold coffee.

“Fuzzier,” 107 Lone Star Blvd. | By Andy Benavides
Fuzzier is a realistic mural of a bee for the 1906 Gallery entrance along with the other pieces of art mentioned above.

“Greetings from Tacotonio Texas,” S. Flores St. and Cassiano St. | By Andy Benavides
This vibrant postcard-style mural is a little bit hidden. At the train track intersection of S. Flores St. and Cassiano St. you’ll find mural Tacotonio.

“Rep. John Lewis,” 107 Lone Star Blvd. | By SoupLAWS, Los Otros Murals, We Are 1906
Located inside the 1906 gallery, this mural depicts the civil rights activist and congressman John Lewis.

“Tito Bradshaw,” 1802 S. Flores St. | By Los Ostros Murals
Tito Bradshaw was a prominent member of the cycling community and activist for more biking lanes. Ride in Paradise honors his life and mission for the city.

“Selena,” 1149 W. Hildebrand Ave. | By Alan Calvo
This Selena mural features vibrant Aztec characteristics and her singing in her iconic purple jumpsuit.

“King George,” 2715 N. St Mary’s Strip | By Matt Tumlinson
This George Strait mural depicts the famous country singer as royalty. This mural stands at about 20-ft-tall.

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Events

Monday, April 24

Fiesta® Carnival | Monday, April 24| Times vary | Alamodome, 100 Montana St., San Antonio | $7-$40 | Come celebrate this fan favorite Fiesta event with classic carnival rides and food.
2023 Texas Cavaliers River Parade, April 24th, Four Brothers / Ostra | Monday, Apr. 24 | 5-9 p.m. | Ostra at Mokara Hotel and Spa, 212 W Crockett St., San Antonio | Come enjoy the Texas Cavilers Parade on the Riverwalk with a three course or four course meal, riverside table to watch the parade, and complimentary valet.
McFarlin Tennis Clinics | Monday, Apr. 24| 7-8 p.m. | McFarlin Tennis Center, 1503 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio | Free | Register and learn to play tennis like a pro with Coach Pablo Hours.
Blue Mondays with R & R Musicians Pro Jam Sessions | Monday, Apr. 24| 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Fitzgerald’s Bar, 437 McCarty Ste. 101, San Antonio | Free | All pro musicians are invited to come out to enjoy the sweet sounds of the blues + participate in the jam.

Tuesday, April 25

Musician Open Mic Jam Night | Tuesday, April 25 | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Fitzgerald’s Bar, 437 McCarty Ste. 101, San Antonio | Get your 15 minutes of fame with this open mic event which gives you the option to perform solo, with the band, with others, or a combination of the three.

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Travel

Don’t board an airplane without this item

A small white AirFly device next to a passport, headphones, ear buds, and a plane ticket.

Goodbye, cheap airline headphones; hello, incredible sound quality. | Photo by 6AM City

Picture the place in your house where you store you suitcases. Is there room for a two-by-two inch item weighing 15 grams? If yes, we recommend you buy this item immediately — vacation you of the future will thank you.

Meet the AirFly wireless audio transmitter, AKA your ticket to watching — and actually enjoying — the in-flight movie entertainment on your next trip.

AirFly eliminates the need for wired headphones by plugging into a headphone jack then connecting via Bluetooth to your earbuds or wireless headphones. We repeat: You will never need wired headphones again if you have an AirFly.

Reviewers have mentioned the notable improvement in sound quality that the AirFly helps produce — not to mention, you won’t have to humble yourself before your travel companions and ask for a spare pair of wired headphones (or use the cheap ones the airline passes out).

Bonus: Upgrade to the AirFly Duo to share audio between two pairs of headphones, or get the AirFly Pro for all that plus even more battery life and audio options.

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News Notes

Development

The San Antonio Zoo unveiled new renderings late last week of its updated entrance. The renovation is part of the $13 million master plan announced in 2021, and will replace the current 1950s-era facade. It’s set to be completed later this year. (SA Report)

Tech

CPS Energy is partnering with the University of the Incarnate Word to explore the usability of autonomous drones to inspect power lines. Over the past four years, CPS has invested $265,000 into the Autonomous Vehicle Systems Lab at the university to help improve the hardware and software of autonomous vehicles. (SA Business Journal)

Announced

Self-driving 18 wheelers are hitting the road. Tyson Foods, C.R. England trucking, and tech startup Kodiak Robotics are partnering to test sending autonomous trucks carrying Tyson products, up and down I-35 between San Antonio and Dallas, five times a month. (MySA)

Concert

Get ready music fans. Mexican music legend Luis Miguel announced his 2023 tour with five stops in Texas, including a show in San Antonio on November 4. Miguel last performed at the AT&T Center in August 2018. Pre-sale tickets and venue location have not been announced yet.

Wellness

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Drink

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Kids

Two words: free bowling. Sign up for Kids Bowl Free to connect with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling everyday this summer. Plus, grab a Family Pass + up to four adults can join in on the fun.

Holiday

Get excited to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with our online shop (Six & Main). Cheers with this Margarita Bundle from Simple Times Mixers, and treat your taste buds with Sobremesa, a small-batch mole and salsa company.

The Wrap

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From the editor

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