07.03.2023

Today’s Forecast

70º | Windy | 30% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:29 a.m. | Sunset 5:52 p.m.

🍿 Time to share the popcorn

Santikos Entertainment is expanding

What do you think happens when you say SATX three times? | Photo by SATXtoday team

With 10 theaters and 121 cinema screens, it feels like San Antonio can’t get enough of Santikos Theaters. And apparently, we’re not the only ones. Late last week, Santikos Entertainment announced they will be acquiring The Grand Theaters and AmStar Cinemas from VSS-Southern Theaters. This will bring their chain total from 10 locations to 27, spanning eight states.

🍿 What is Santikos?

Santikos Entertainment has been a locally and privately owned theater chain for over 100 years which was started by Louis Santikos in 1911. From the arcades, bars, bowling alleys, food, and even laser tag — the theater chain is a local hit, best known for the movie-going experience. The chain is also known for its charitable foundation and being an active member in the community.

🍿 What’s the deal?

The acquisition of VSS-Southern Theaters will increase Santikos’ footprint across eight states: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina. This will make Santikos Entertainment the 8th largest cinema chain in the US.

Events

Monday, July 3

Kids Camp | Monday, July 3 | 11:20 a.m. | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Stone Oak, 281 North Dr., San Antonio | Catch a screening of this family-friendly movie “DC League of Super Pets.”
Free Family Night | Monday, July 3 | 5:30 p.m. | The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway St., San Antonio | Free | Register at 8 a.m. on the first Monday of every month for this family-friendly event.
San Antonio Missions vs. Frisco RoughRiders | Monday, July 3 | 6:05 p.m. | Nelson Wolff Stadium, 5757 U.S. HWY 90 W., San Antonio | $15-$35 | Catch a baseball game and stay for a firework show.

Tuesday, July 4

Independence Day | Tuesday, July 4 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Alamo, 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio | Free | Come sign a giant Declaration of Independence and participate in interactive activities, demonstrations, and other programs.
The Official City of San Antonio H-E-B Fourth of July Celebration | Tuesday, July 4 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Woodlawn Lake Park, 1103 Cincinnati Ave., San Antonio | Free | Enjoy fitness classes, food trucks, carnival games, and a fireworks show at this holiday event.

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News Notes

Transportation

VIA Metropolitan Transit opened its first community office last week. The office is designed to be a community information hub as the transit authority develops its Advanced Rapid Transit (ART) corridor. The ART Project Office is opened Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Arts

The Witte Museum announced its newest exhibit “Welcome to Earth” that takes visitors through the science of our solar system, and even includes a meteorite that crashed in the Rio Grande Valley this past February. The exhibit is now open and will run through October. Tickets are on sale now.

Eat

Local chef Robert Cantu is going solo with Nomad Chef, a private dinning + catering concept. Since 2021, Robert was the head chef of The Moon’s Daughters at the Thompson Hotel. Nomad Chef will specialize in Japanese cuisine and will offer services right in the comfort of your home. (SA Current)

Development

Electric vehicle manufacturer, Rivian, will set up a maintenance facility by the San Antonio International Airport. The $1 million development will tear down existing buildings to make room for its service bays. Construction on the 27,660-sqft facility is slated to start next month with a completion in June 2024.

Travel

🐾 Don’t forget Fido

Pet travel tips from SAT, TSA, and ACS

Traveler Stefanie A. travels through SAT with her dog, Zeita. | Photo courtesy of San Antonio International Airport

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is expecting its busiest Fourth of July holiday ever, with over 93,000 travelers from the weekend to Thursday.

San Antonio Animal Care Services recommends these tips when traveling with your pet:

Make sure your pet has a properly fitting collar, tags and microchip with your cell phone number
Bring necessary pet medications
Pack a copy of your pet’s health records
Use a collapsible bowl for food and water
Check your airline’s pet-related restrictions and requirements

When traveling from or through SAT, be on the lookout for these following pet relief areas (Fido will thank you):

Terminal A near gate A14
Terminal B near gate B6
Terminal B near curbside and arrivals

To ease your travel worries, we’ve created a guide to get you to and through the airport as smoothly as possible.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicholas

From the editor

I am a huge fan of the Rivian vehicles. Right now they offer a truck (R1T) and SUV (R1S). Seeing these on the road make me so excited, not because I think they look great, but also the capability of these electric vehicles is quite amazing.

The construction news is a major win for Rivian owners in and around the San Antonio area, so instead of driving to Austin to get your vehicle serviced, next year you’ll be able to have the same access in the 210.

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