11.29.2023

SUBSCRIBE | REFER

Today’s Forecast

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

♻️ Pumpkin and leaf composting 101

Here’s what to do with your fall pumpkins and leaves in San Antonio

Learn how to dispose of your fall pumpkins in San Antonio. | Photo by SATXtoday team

Now that Halloween and Thanksgiving are both over, you might have a slightly soggy jack-o'-lantern or unpainted pumpkin sitting on your porch. Before you throw it in the garbage bin, check out our tips for safely disposing your gourds and leaf piles. Unless you plan on jumping in the pile, then carry on.

🎃 Say gourdbye

Need to ditch the decomposing pumpkins? Unpainted pumpkins can go in your green curbside compost bin — just be sure to remove the candles and wax first. You can also dispose of pumpkins in your own composter, which is relatively easy and inexpensive to make at home. Check out the city’s guidelines for composting.

New to composting? The Composting Queens holds a variety of classes including Compost 101 and Bokashi Composting.

Give your Instagram followers pumpkin to talk about at these patches.
|
Photo by @kerstinwrba

🍁 Take it or leaf it

Autumn leaves are a thing of beauty… until they clog gutters and storm drains, and decompose into a slippery mess, but that doesn’t have to always be the case — there are simple steps to easily recycle leaves, sticks, grass clippings, and shrubbery.

Check your eligibility by using this map
Place leaves in paper bags or cardboard boxes
Ensure each bag is no more than 40 lbs
Look up your collection day online or by calling 311 (or 210-207-6000) for more information
Place bags on the curb — cannot exceed 8 cubic yards or 50 bags or boxes per collection

Pro tip: San Antonio’s organics program does not accept compostable or biodegradable bags.

Another alternative for leaves? Leaving them where they lie (as long as they’re in a place that won’t cause the aforementioned issues). While experts don’t recommend leaving thick piles of leaves on your lawn, smaller quantities — especially when shredded with a lawnmower — will break down and improve soil health, suppress weeds, and act as mulch.

Events

Wednesday, Nov. 29

Charlie Brown Christmas Candle “Bar” Takeover | Wednesday, Nov. 29-Wednesday, Dec. 13 | Times vary | Mission Crafts Chandlery, 1010 S. Flores St., Ste. 106, San Antonio | $5-$40 | Register for this Peanuts candle making experience with free popcorn and holiday sweets.
Pearl Holiday Market | Wednesday, Nov. 29 | 5-9 p.m. | Historic Pearl, 303 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio | Free | Come listen to live music and shop for the holidays from a variety of local vendors.
Jazz in the Garden | Wednesday, Nov. 29 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Jardin, 555 Funston Place, San Antonio | Free | Enjoy dinner at the San Antonio Botanical Garden with live music by Rick Barroso.

Thursday, Nov. 30

29th Annual Mariachi Extravaganza | Thursday, Nov. 30-Sunday, Dec. 3 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lila Cockrell Theatre, 200 E. Market St., San Antonio | $46-$206 | Come see over 1,000 student mariachi musicians and vocalists at one of the largest mariachi music festivals in the world.
Digital Pro Lab’s 30th Birthday Celebration | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Digital Pro Lab, 10103 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio | Free | Celebrate the special occasion with a pastry bar, champagne fountain, raffles, discounts, and more.
Toasty Thursdays | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 6-9 p.m. | The Good Kind Southtown, 127 S. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio | Free | Spend an evening under the stars in the garden with fire pits, fall cocktails, and s’mores.

Events calendar here

Click here to have your event featured.

Learn

Add to cal: CPS Energy’s tele-town hall

a woman sits on a couch looking at a computer

Tune into this free, virtual event on Thursday night. | Photo via Unsplash

You’re invited to CPS Energy’s tele-town hall on Thursday, Nov. 30, 7-8 p.m. Engage with leaders like President Rudy D. Garza, CFO Cory Kuchinsky, and VP Chad Hoopingarner.

Attendees will learn about:

A potential 4.25% rate increase
Customer billing assistance
Community investments
And ongoing plans

Hosted by Melissa Sorola, VP of Corporate Communications + Marketing, this interactive event is your chance to gain insights, ask questions, and connect directly with CPS Energy’s leadership team.

Tune in

News Notes

Coming Soon

Former Bachelorette contestant Page Pressley is opening a coffee shop with co-owner DezArey Rodriguez. The Newstand located inside the Jefferson Bank building on Broadway will serve coffee, wine, sandwiches, snacks, and more. Construction is slated for Jan. 1, 2024, with a completion date of April 7, 2024.

Announced

It’s not goodbye, it’s see ya later. Owners of Luna, a 20-year-old local nightspot, have sold the establishment in order to retire. They thanked its regulars for their support, their manager, and artists who have performed at the venue. The club is still open under new management.

Shop

Ready to shop for the perfect gift this holiday season? The Texas Markets released its holiday market schedule for the month of December. Check out one of its 10 events at these locations: Box St. All Day in Hemisfair, Holiday on Houston St., Elsewhere, and the Make Ready Market.

San Antonian

Green light. Are you a fan of Netflix’s “Squid Game: The Challenge?” Jackie Gonzales, aka Player 393, is an Alamo City native who is competing for the $4.56 million cash prize by navigating through children’s games. Check out a new episode tonight to see if she’s still in the game. (MySA)

Show

Actor, podcaster, and comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is bringing his “It Ain’t Right” tour to the Frost Bank Center next year on Aug. 11, 2024. Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. For presale access, sign up for Frost Bank Center’s newsletter and select the comedy genre.

Real Estate

After sitting on the market for almost a year, the former home of the local lawyer Christopher Petite has dropped by $200,000 to $3 million. The 6,500-sqft multi-level property in Alamo Heights includes three bedrooms, three + a half bathrooms, marble flooring, and wrap-around patios.

Finance

We aren’t given many 21-month grace periods. Oil checks, doctor appointments, Tax Day... time speeds by between them. But The Ascent found a credit card offering 0% intro APR on balance transfers for 21 months — among the longest we’ve seen to avoid interest charges. Learn more.*

Shop

Which ugly Christmas sweater would you choose? We’re liking: the Santa hat-topped wine glass or the “Home Alone” print featuring Catherine O’Hara.*

Holiday

🎄 It’s a Cowboy Christmas, y’all

Briscoe Western Art Museum celebrates the holidays with its Cowboy Christmas event

SATXtoday: Cowboy Christmas Briscoe Western Art Museum

Bring the family out for Local Day with a holiday twist. | Photo by Briscoe Western Art Museum

It’s the holiday season y’all, and the Briscoe Western Art Museum is getting wrapped up in holiday cheer for its annual Cowboy Christmas celebration — think Christmas with a Southern twist — on Sunday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is your chance to get your photos with Santa, create a keepsake ornament, and participate in a 12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt around the museum.

So, what’s the cost? Glad you asked. Since this event lands on the Briscoe’s monthly Locals Day, all Bexar County residents receive free admission to this jolly event. Don’t forget to register in advance.

Not a local? No problem, Cowboy Christmas is included with your admission and kids under 12 get in free. Looking to unique presents? Check out the Hendler Family Museum Store.

Pro tip: Take a walk through the museum’s McNutt Sculpture Garden to enjoy the San Antonio River Walk and all its holiday magic.

The Buy

The Buy 11.29.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

Anything off of this year’s Oprah’s Favorite Things list. We’re seeing: luxury flaky sea salt, all-weather boots, fleece robes, and a baked brie board.

Share SATXtoday

Share the good news. Get rewarded.

Have someone who needs to stay in the know? Get amazing rewards for every new subscriber you bring by sharing your unique referral link (below).

Facebook

Twitter

{{profile.vars.rh_totref_24}} friends are looped into all things local because of you.

Claim your rewards

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Adriana

From the editor

This year, I did not have the chance to carve nor paint any pumpkins. I was so busy I wasn’t able to partake in my favorite fall activity. Hopefully this guide will help y’all dispose of your pumpkins and leaves in anticaption for the holiday season.

Don’t forget to check out our recycling guide which includes holiday pickup dates.

Missed our previous newsletter?

›

Send Us A Scoop, Question, or Feedback

Content marked with an * is paid advertising. Content marked with an ^ is created by our content studio. The company may also generate commission from affiliate links in the newsletter.

Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.

P.O. Box 2505, Greenville, SC 29602

ADVERTISE | CAREERS | ETHICS | PRIVACY | THE BUY