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Check out SATXtoday’s top 10 list of times San Antonio ranked top 10 on lists
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Shop a wide variety of art, artisan goods, and food from local vendors this holiday season. | Photo provided by Pearl
Raise your hand if you think San Antonio is the best city in the US. Throughout 2023, the 210 has landed on multiple top 10 lists from the best grocers to the geekiest cities in the country.

We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite lists that San Antonio has ranked highly on, and created one of our own. Here is SATXtoday’s top 10 list of times the Alamo City ranked top 10 on lists:

10. Americas Most Envied Suburban Lifestyles
The Alamo Heights neighborhood ranked proved it has it all in this ranking, coming in at No. 8 out of 175 suburbs.

9. Best City to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse
Video games have prepared us for this moment. Lawn Love compared 200 of the biggest cities in the US, and San Antonio ranked No. 3.

8. Geekiest Cities
Who can argue with that? We host San-Japan which rightfully makes us No. 3 on the list.

7. Best BBQ Restaurants in the U.S
The restaurant is just 45 minutes north of San Antonio in New Braunfels, Travel Awaits couldn’t pass up highlighting Black’s Barbecue for the No. 2 spot.

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San Antonio has been shattering records this year.

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6. 10 Best Food Halls Readers Choice Awards
Check out the new eateries inside the Food Hall at Bottling Department. It’s lush green space and food selections makes this destination No. 10 on USA Today’s list.

5. San Antonio International Airport is one of the best for stress-free travel
Our airport has had high reliability when it comes to air travel with only 2.4% of flights having been canceled in 2022, which makes it No. 5 on this list.

4. 2023’s Best Cities for Paranormal Activity
After all, we are home to the Alamo. This got San Antonio’s slot at No. 7 on this spooky list.
Who made the top 3?
Events
Monday, Nov. 6
  • Crème Grand Opening | Monday, Nov. 6-Saturday, Nov. 11 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Creme Coffee & Social, 847 E. Ashby Place Ste. 1115, San Antonio | Free | Celebrate the grand opening of this new coffee spot with deals all week long.
  • Yoga | Monday, Nov. 6 | 6-7 p.m. | San Pedro Creek Culture Park, 715 Camaron St., San Antonio | Free | Unroll your mat and stretch it out with Mobile Om Yoga.
Tuesday, Nov. 7
  • Explore Your World | Tuesday, Nov. 7-Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway St., San Antonio | $10-$15 | Explore 19 interactive stations while solving challenges + puzzles.
  • Tiki Tuesdays | Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 4-11:59 p.m. | Hugman’s Oasis, 135 E. Commerce St., San Antonio | Free | Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt and receive $2 off cocktails all day long.
Events calendar here
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City Editor Nicholas’s 3 favorite San Antonio news stories from 2023
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It’s hard to believe it’s almost a wrap on 2023 — and what a year it’s been. We’ve been privileged enough to bring you incredible San Antonio news stories straight to your inbox.

Check out some of City Editor Nicholas’s favorites:
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News Notes
Civic
  • The City of San Antonio was awarded a $6.25 million grant from the United States Department of Justice, and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. The additional funding will be used to hire 50 police officers over a three year period. (San Antonio Express News)
Environment
  • The San Antonio River Authority unveiled a new rendering of its Link Project — a development that would create a pedestrian connection between the River Walk and the San Pedro Creek Culture Park. Learn more at a public engagement meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 6-7:30 p.m., at the Central Library.
Job
  • The City of San Antonio Arts & Culture department is looking for its next Art Collections Project Manager. Responsibilities include public art + collections maintenance, conservation projects, and management of the city’s 800+ piece collection. The deadline to apply is Sunday, Nov. 19.
Show
  • The Magik Theatre announced the return of its holiday production of the classic children’s story, “The Velveteen Rabbit.” Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children. Don’t miss: Opening Night Party in the Park is on Saturday, Nov. 18 before the show at 4:30 p.m.
Announced
  • The home of the original puffy taco, Ray’s Drive Inn, announced new operating hours. Citing circumstances out of the restaurant’s control, the new hours will be Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday + Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Plan Ahead
  • Drank Soda Shop is celebrating its one year anniversary this month. Stop by on Saturday, Nov. 18, for food + drinks, giveaways, live music, and vendors. Pro tip: Bring a food can donation for the San Antonio Food Bank and get a drink for $1.
Eat
  • Bakery Lorraine’s Holiday delights are right around the corner. The bakery is taking pre-orders for its advent calendar through Sunday, Nov. 19, featuring chocolates, caramels, and candies. The calendars are $75 and can be picked up in store, or shipped, on Wednesday, Nov. 22.
Finance
  • Billionaires wanted this painting, but 54,538 everyday investors got it first — all thanks to Masterworks, the award-winning platform for investing in blue-chip art. Investors have benefited from 16 sales with returns including 17.8%, 21.5%, and 35.0%. Interested? 6AM City readers can skip the waitlist to join. †*
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Art

Painting a picture of San Antonio

48 murals around San Antonio
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“Welcome Wemby” can be found at Southtown 101 Bar & Grill. | Photo by the City of San Antonio
We all know that San Antonio has a vibrant art scene — and we’re not just talking about the Witte Museum or the McNay.

One of our all-time favorite galleries? San Antonio itself. With the Spurs season freshly underway, what better time to highlight some of our favorite murals in the city — several of which pay tribute to the Alamo City’s favorite team.

“Welcome Wemby”, 101 Pereida St. | By Colton Valentine
Taking the spirit of the Spurs winning the No. 1 2023 NBA draft pick, Valentine’s mural celebrates the Spurs and welcomes its rookie member Victor Wembanyama. Go Spurs Go.

“Powder”, 502 Burnet St. | By Daniel Eime
Painted on the side of the San Antonio Fire Department storage building, this mural includes the artist’s signature style as well as photo-realistic imagery.
22 more murals
The Buy

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Cuisinart’s 16-inch roaster and rack — because you deserve an easy-to-clean roaster this year, and this one’s big enough for a Thanksgiving turkey and has a nearly five-star rating.
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