10.19.2023

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

🛠️ Fix it, Felix

City of San Antonio to help with home repair costs

Ready to install solar panels? Check out the city’s resources for residents. | Photo by the City of San Antonio

Home improvement projects have the tendency to be stressful and costly. That’s why the City of San Antonio is here to help by reopening applications for its Home Repair and Lead Remediation program. So grab your clicky pen and get ready to take some notes as we break down this initiative.

🛠️ Eligibility requirements

Residents with low to moderate incomes can receive city grants for minor and major home repairs.

To get a grant, you must:

Reside in a single-family, detached home in San Antonio
Earn an income 80% or below of the area’s median income
Have an active Homestead Exemption with the Bexar County Appraisal District
Possess proof of homeowner + fire insurance

Check out the full list.

🛠️ Minor vs. major repair

What’s the difference? Glad you asked.

Qualifying minor repairs include:

Plumbing
Electrical
Non-working utilities
Broken windows

The cost of the repair cannot exceed $25,000 along with a five year Restrictive Covenant term.

Major repairs consist of:

Electrical
Plumbing
Heating + air conditioning

These repairs are eligible for up to $145,000 in the form of a forgivable loan, meaning repayment is not required as long as the resident lives in the home 10 years.

How can I apply?

Applications open online beginning Monday, Oct. 23 and close on Monday, Nov. 20. For help with applying, homeowners can receive assistance by visiting the following organizations:

Ready to learn more? Be sure to stop by the Cliff Morton Development and Business Services Center for the city’s last information session today at 5:30 p.m.

Events

Thursday, Oct. 19

Jazz on the Rooftop | Thursday, Oct. 19, Thursday, Oct. 26 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Fairmount Hotel Rooftop Oyster Bar, 401 S. Alamo St., San Antonio | Free | Listen to music by Noah Peterson and Larry Natwick.
Chris Stapleton | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 7 p.m. | Frost Bank Center, 1 AT&T Center, San Antonio | $59.75-$139.75 | Check out this country music artist’s All-American Road Show with special guests Charley Crockett and Nikki Lane.
Live Trivia | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 7-9 p.m. | Tipsy Cowgirl, 602 NW Loop 410 Ste. 144, San Antonio | Free | Join Challenge Entertainment and test your knowledge on everything from history, science, pop culture, and sports.

Friday, Oct. 20

EET-UP Pop-Up | Friday, Oct. 20 | 12-6 p.m. | Idle Beer Hall & Brewery, 414 Brooklyn Ave., San Antonio | Free | Try out EET-UP’s burger and grab a $3 beer from the brewery during its Happy Hour.
Spooky Fest | Friday, Oct. 20 | 6-11 p.m. | Mosaic Multiplex, 146 N. WW White Rd., San Antonio | Free | Come dressed in your Halloween costume and enjoy a vendor market featuring a paint party, music, candy, food, and art.
Lone Star Market | Friday, Oct. 20 | 7 p.m.-12 a.m. | Snake Hill Social Club, 1522 E. Grayson St., San Antonio | Free | Shop from this local market featuring vendors, a Halloween costume contest, live music, and food + drinks.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Plan Ahead

Grammy Award Winning-artist Chris Perez is teaming up with Pizza Patron to celebrate its 20th anniversary in the Alamo City. The pizza joint will host a meet & greet with Perez on Saturday, Oct. 28. Tickets are free and the event will be at 7959 Fredericksburg Rd. Unit 101.

Tech

CodeUp, the San Antonio-based tech incubator company, opened its latest campus at the Northside’s Petroleum Towers offices. The company consolidated its two campuses into one location that has 10 classrooms. (SA Business Journal)

Arts

The San Antonio Museum of Art is collaborating with the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México San Antonio to create an ofrenda for Juan O’Gorman. This late Mexican artist + architect is painted the Confluence of Civilizations in the Americas. See the ofrenda included with your admission from Thursday, Oct. 26 to Sunday, Nov. 12.

Drink

Weathered Souls Brewing will attend Saturday’s San Antonio Beer Festival and offer and are offering a one-day-only tasting of its new Berliner-style beer, Apple of My Pie Sour. The beer is made with apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stop by tent #33 to give it a try.

Announced

Your favorite professional dancers are hitting the road next year because “Dancing with the Stars: Live!” is coming to the Majestic Theater on Feb. 24, 2024. Tickets and VIP packages go on sale starting tomorrow at 10 a.m. We just hope Julianne Hough can make a guest appearance.

Opening

Naco Grayson announced its opening date for its San Antonio Yacht Club location at 310 W. Grayson on Tuesday, Oct. 31, according to a news release. Stop by from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Try this: The Aztec Omelet.

Try This

In case you missed it, we’re running our inaugural SATXtoday Best Halloween House Decorating Contest this month and submissions are open through tomorrow at 11:59 p.m. To participate, simply fill out this form. We can’t wait to see your creative decorations.

Correction

Whoopsie. Yesterday we told you the incorrect date for the Dia de los Muertos River Parade. The parade will be on Friday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. We apologize for the error and thank you reader Rossi R. for reaching out to us with the correct info.

Travel + Outdoors

🧳 Pack your bags

Plan a stay you’ll never forget at one of these unique places in San Antonio

Have you ever wanted to stay in a castle? You can in San Antonio. | Photo via Airbnb

We all need a staycation or a trip to a different city from time to time. Whether you’re a San Antonian feeling a little cooped up or a visitor looking for a special Alamo City experience, picking the perfect home away from home is crucial.

We went looking for unique lodgings around town that showcase that San Antonio spirit. So choose your ideal digs, pack your bags, and get ready for a memorable getaway.

Farm charm

Medina River Silo | Rio Medina
Have you ever wanted to stay in a silo? There are two on this property and each can be rented individually or together. Both silos have two stories, a bedroom, and an upstairs living room with a small kitchen.

Retreats on the water

Birdhouse Cabin | Cibolo
Park the car under your cabin for this river retreat getaway. Unplug and be one with nature as you cruise through the river on your floatie or just dip your feet.

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The Buy

The Buy 10.19.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

These smart light bulbs. You can program your lights to custom timers, turn lights off when you’re not home, and set the mood with different colors — all from your phone.

Answered

How many spirits are believed to be roaming the Menger Hotel?

Past guests of the Menger may have never left.
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Photo by UTSA Special Collections

The majority of you guessed correctly that there’s a rumored 45 spirits still haunting the hotel. Nice job.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicholas

From the editor

For some reason Madonna’s “Vogue” has been stuck in my head all day. The intro “What are you lookin’ at?” will always get me excited. Let’s start your morning off stylish — strike a pose, there’s nothing to it, vogue.

Did you know she’s back on tour?

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