10.03.2023

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Today’s Forecast

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

Say hello to the Pothole Patrol

Civics 101: Meet the Pothole Patrol

See a pothole? Dial 311 to report it. | Photo by the City of San Antonio

Hole-y moley. From Oct. 1, 2019 through Sept. 30, 2020, the City of San Antonio’s Pothole Patrol crew repaired over 94,000 potholes. However, only 10% of these repairs were reported by San Antonians. We can help change that.

That’s a lot of potholes but according to the city, the Pothole Patrol can fix these road blemishes within two business days of being reported. We’re here to break down the process of reporting these menaces in the hopes of saving a trip to the auto repair shop and your sanity. Let’s tread into it.

🚧 Spot-a-pothole

Knowing the difference between a pothole and pavement repair is key when reporting to the city. Here’s the breakdown:

Pothole: 3 ft by 3 ft or smaller in size
Pavement repair: Larger than 3 ft by 3 ft

Found one? Wonderful, go ahead take note of the neighborhood or even street intersections that can closely identify where it is located.

🚧 Report-a-pothole

Reporting a pothole is as easy as dialing 311. The Pothole Patrol consists of 16 crews across four service centers, covering the Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, and Southwest regions of the city. Once your request is made, they do their best to resolve the issue within two business days.

Pro tip: You can also use the city’s 311SA Mobile App for pothole reporting + other service requests like garbage dumping.

🚧 Track-a-pothole

Interested in seeing the pending repairs and requests across the city? Look no further than the city’s live project tracker. You can look up your pothole service request for an update or check out different types of repairs like traffic signals and even historic preservation.

Events

Tuesday, Oct. 3

Pumpkin Patch | Tuesday, Oct. 3-Tuesday, Oct. 31 | Times vary | Bulverde Pumpkin Patch, 3800 West Ammann Rd., Bulverde | $15 | Bring the family to this pumpkin patch for hay bale rides, mini games, and more.
SA Neighbors Together | Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Various Community Center Locations, San Antonio | Free | Come out and meet local law enforcement and neighbors with family-friendly activities, snacks, and photo-ops.
“Mean Girls” Movie Party | Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 22806 US Hwy. 281 N., San Antonio | $23 | Yes, you can sit with us at this showing of the pop-culture classic film.

Wednesday, Oct. 4

Twilight Fan Event | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 7 p.m. | Casa Blanca, 11210 Alamo Ranch Pkwy., San Antonio | $9.75-$12.25 | Be sure to wear your “where have you been loca?” shirt at this fan event with exclusive freebies + swag.
Sunset Painting in the Park | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 7-8:15 p.m. | San Pedro Springs Park, 1415 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio | $20 | Unleash your inner artist and create a piece featuring the sunset and ambiance of the park.
What Goes Bump in the Night: Spirits and Spirits! | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl., San Antonio | $40 | Listen to local ghost stories while you harvest herbs by flashlight for a night of treats and eerie cocktails.

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News Notes

Ranked

San Antonio is ranked No. 16 in the best US cities for gaming. The research took into account key factors such as internet quality, availability of video game stores, gaming environment and culture, and study and career opportunities. Other Texas cities including Austin and Plano, made the top spots.

Film

Did you get a chance to see Beyoncé on her “Renaissance World Tour?” The Queen Bey announced that she’s bringing her tour to local silver screens starting on Thursday, Nov. 30 with “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.” Tickets are on sale now and start at $25.

Community

San Antonio-based theater chain, Santikos, is offering a deal to show its support for First Responder Appreciation Month. During October, local EMS, police, and fire personnel can bring in a valid badge for one free movie ticket + a discounted solo deal at concessions.

Plan Ahead

The Light Park is returning for its junior year in Northeast Selma. The pet-friendly drive-thru show will feature over one million lights accompanied by holiday music. You’ll be available to visit nightly starting on Friday, Nov. 3 through Monday, Jan. 1.

Today Is

Mean Girls Day. The day stems from a scene in the film, “Mean Girls,” in which the popular guy in high school asks main character Cady Heron what day it is, prompting the response “It’s October 3rd.” Whether or not you’re a mean girl, remember, on Wednesdays we wear pink.

Eat

Move over pumpkin spice. Local barbecue restaurant Bill Miller announced that its pumpkin pie is back. Whether your pie fix is reserved for the Thanksgiving holiday or you just want to have a taste of fall before it gets cooler, you can pick one up at any participating location while supplies last.

Wellness

Make this fall a season of personal growth and warmth. Nearly 5 million people get professional online therapy with BetterHelp — try it for 25% off today.*

Family

🍿 Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show

Free movies at the Marquee Announced for the rest of 2023

Ready to make some fall plans with a free movie? | Photo by Mission Marquee Plaza

Ready for some free fall plans? The Outdoor Family Film series is in full swing and is coming to an end next month. We’re sad about it too. Started back in May, the initiative invites San Antonians out for a free movie under the stars with a night of entertainment and community.

Headed out to Mission Marquee Plaza? Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, snacks — and pets are welcomed too. Food trucks will be on site for food + drink purchases and screenings will begin shortly after dusk.

Here’s the lineup for the rest of the year:

Saturday, Oct. 7 — “The Nightmare Before Christmas”
Thursday, Oct. 19 — “Hocus Pocus”
Saturday, Oct. 21 — “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”
Saturday, Nov. 4 — “The Little Mermaid (2023)”
Saturday, Nov. 18 — “The Polar Express”

Don’t miss: The farmers and artisan market before the show on Oct. 7, at 9 a.m.

The Buy

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicholas

From the editor

Today is so fetch y’all. I’ll end today’s edition with a quote I think about too often than I care to admit: “I don’t think my father, the inventor of Toaster Strudel, would be too pleased to hear about this.” – Gretchen Wieners.

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