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• Nine animal rescue organizations in San Antonio
• San Antonio Spurs draft results
• Renovated and revamped: High Street Wine Co. reopens in Historic Pearl

• Turtle Racing Reel
• Texas Dog Co. Reel

• Barbie’s perfect day in SA
• A sit-down conversation with Gensler
• SATX landmarks as “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” songs

• La Cantera 1604 exit Reel
• Taco ranking Reel

• Bexar Audubon Society Monthly Meeting | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 6:30 p.m. | Alamo Colleges District, 2222 N. Alamo St., San Antonio | Free | Learn about the California Condor from avian paleontologist, Dr. Steven E. Emslie.
• Small Batch Trivia | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 7-9 p.m. | Landshark Bar and Grill, 849 E. Commerce St., Ste 171, San Antonio | Free | Test your knowledge from the “Hunger Games” to science to sports.
• Spurs Kick Off Watch Party | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 8:30 p.m. | Idle Beer Hall & Brewery, 414 Brooklyn Ave., San Antonio | Free | Join this new brewery for food + drink specials as the San Antonio Spurs kick off their season.

• Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival | Thursday, Oct. 26- Sunday, Oct. 29 | Times vary | Culinaria, 999 Basse Rd., San Antonio | $75-$150 | Dive deeper into the Lone Star State’s wine with tastings, lessons, guest chefs, food, and more.
• Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | The Josephine Theatre, 339 W. Josephine St., San Antonio | $48.71-$55.71 | See your favorite Halloween hits like “Thriller” performed by the Listeso String Quartet under the glow of candlelight.
• ReDo: Halloween | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 7-9:30 p.m. | The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway St., San Antonio | $35 | Enjoy this 21+ after-hours spooky party with food + drinks, costumes, and local vendors.

• Metro Health is hosting a mass flu vaccination clinic today at the Alamodome’s South Gate entrance from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment is needed and vaccines are on a first-come-first-served basis for anyone six months and older while supplies last.

• Edgewood ISD released its 11 ideas for consolidating schools. The district cites a 22% decrease in attendance since the 2017-2018 school year and budget constraints. Some of the ideas include consolidating students from other schools into one campus, and repurposing the current central office building.

• Centro San Antonio announced the winner of its Spurs-themed mural contest. Give a round of applause to local artist Andy Benavides of Benavides Studios. The new mural is set to be about 50-ft high and 15-ft wide at the intersection of Navarro + Houston Street. You may also recognize his name from his famous “Tacotonio” mural.

• It’s OK, boo. According to a new study by the Thriving Center of Psychology, San Antonio is ranked the No. 7 city in the US where Gen Z and Millennials are most likely to “ghost” someone — as in abruptly stop communication with someone without an explanation.

• On the lonely road. Atlas Obscura released its “Loneliest Road in Every State” ranking and Texas’ lucky (or unlucky) winner is State Route 49 going from Mount Pleasant to the Louisiana state line. This line of asphalt has the least amount of traffic in the state.

• Need a paw-some festive ornament? Bella the Alamo Cat is getting the holiday treatment with her new ornament from the Alamo Trust. For $30, you can pick up a piece of San Antonio iconography featuring the ferocious feline. She was also named the Official Alamo Cat in 2015.

• This was rated one of the best reward cards of 2023 — and it’s offering a $300 welcome bonus. Learn more about the card and start racking up those rewards.*

• Nom Nom’s pre-portioned meals for dogs are made with whole-food ingredients you actually recognize — like sweet potato, beef, and pork. Get 50% off your first order (plus, free shipping).*

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• Alcoholic + non-alcoholic drinks
• Desserts
• Sauce bar