July 31, 2023

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53º | Partly cloudy | 20% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:29 a.m. | Sunset 5:48 p.m.

San Antonio’s Hollywood signs

We look good from above. | Photo by Skyline Drone @skylinedronetx

We’ve all been there: Someone’s trying to give you directions by describing 10 lefts, 20 rights, and a jumble of cardinal directions. Isn’t it easier to just point out a landmark?

That’s exactly what we’re doing. We have 15 of the most recognizable San Antonio landmarks — from The Alamo to the Torch of Friendship. Not only are these local icons easy to remember, but they’ll also get you where you need to go in a jiffy.

San Antonio Botanical Gardens

Address: 555 Funston Pl.
Nearby: San Antonio Country Club and Mahncke Park

The 58-acre garden has rotating exhibits like the most recent “Imaginary Worlds.” Pro tip: If you’re visiting from November 17, – January 1, check out its garden-full light show “Lightscape.”

World’s Largest Pair of Boots

Address: 7400 San Pedro Ave.
Nearby: Northstar Mall and along the 410 freeway.

Created by Texas-based artist Bob Wade, these boots are 35-ft tall and 33-ft long. Wade claims they could hold 300,000 gallons of beer — though that has not been tested.

torch-of-friendship-WP Resize — See one of the art staples of downtown San Antonio
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La Antorcha de la Amistad

Address: 430 E. Commerce St.
Nearby: Briscoe Art Museum and the Shops at Rivercenter

Spanish for “the torch of friendship,” this public art sculpture created by Mexican artist Sebastián symbolizes San Antonio’s fruitful and hopeful relationship with Mexico.

Hay’s Street Bridge

Address: 803 N. Cherry St.
Nearby: Alamo Beer Co. and two blocks away from Lockwood Park

This vehicular-turned-pedestrian bridge has some of the best views of the city. You’ll often find outdoor yoga events and photographers setting up their cameras to get that perfect golden hour shot.

11 more landmarks

Events

Monday, July 31

Industry Night Reading | Monday, July 31 | 7 p.m. | Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Cir., San Antonio | $15 | Join author Micah Schraft for a reading of “A Dog’s House.”
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night | Monday, July 31 | 7-9 p.m. | Southtown 101, 101 Pereida St., San Antonio | Free | Test your knowledge at this weekly trivia night at a bar in Southtown.

Tuesday, August 1

Story Time at Hemisfair | Tuesday, Aug. 1 | 10-11 a.m. | Yanaguana Garden, 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio | Free | Join the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum for a morning reading.
Let’s Play Family Day | Tuesday, Aug. 1 | 5-7 p.m. | San Antonio Public Library, 600 Soledad, San Antonio | Free | Join the San Antonio Parks and Rec and Public Library for an indoor family game night.

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News Notes

Civic

It’s budget season and the city is inviting the public to learn about the 2024 proposed budget plan through its Town Hall Series. The city is seeking feedback from local residents for the upcoming fiscal year that starts on Sunday, Oct.1.

Job

Speaking of the city. Are you interested in working with the City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture? The department is looking for its next Public Art Project Manager to plan, develop, and implement public art projects. This full-time job listing is open until Thursday, Aug.10.

Health

University Health posted an aerial drone video of the South Texas region’s first Children’s and Women’s Hospital. The facility is set to open its doors early next month and will feature spacious labor + delivery rooms and its SaludArte: Art of Healing program.

Award

Local music group, Agarita, received a stock donation of $20,000 from an anonymous donor. These funds will directly support its community-focused projects and collaborations throughout San Antonio – keeping its concerts free. Learn how you can support the group.

Fact or Fiction

All electrical devices use power and can generate heat when plugged in, even when they’re turned off. See the answer to this much-debated question.*

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📣 Calling all teachers

Help a teacher out by donating needed school supplies. | Photo by Laura Rivera.

With the 2023-2024 school year right around the corner, teachers are stocking their classrooms with supplies to make sure students have the tools they need for success. Oftentimes, teachers use their personal finances to make it happen.

We want to show our support by helping local teachers clear their school supply wishlists. If you, or a teacher you know, has a wishlist let us know for a chance to be featured in an upcoming newsletter.

If you’re a teacher and don’t have a wishlist but need help with school supplies, check out these resources:

Write Start Project | The project has donation stations around the Alamo City. This year it’s supporting Judson ISD and Somerset ISD.

SupplyATeacher | This service provides educators with two boxes filled with a semester’s worth of essential school supplies.

Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive | This donation-based school supply drive provides needed materials to students in 160 schools around San Antonio.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicholas

From the editor

My mom makes the best Oreo cheesecake. I remember when I was younger and reading a Geronimo Stilton book that had a cheesecake recipe in it, I asked my mom if we could make it and she hit me with the cookie cutter parental statement, “We’ll see.”

I found that book last month and I’m tempted to make the recipe myself, so I guess we shall see.

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