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🎆 3... 2... 1... Happy New Year

Your guide to New Year’s Eve celebrations in San Antonio
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Ring in 2024 at one of these Alamo City celebrations. | Photo by rodney_619 via flickr
It’s the final countdown to the new year — where did the time go? Our city is ranked No.15 on WalletHub’s “Best Cities for New Year’s,” so you can’t miss the chance to celebrate + ring in 2024. Here are six New Year’s Eve happenings around the Alamo City.

🥳 Family fun

CelebrateSA | Hemisfair | Sunday, Dec. 31 | 6 p.m.-12 a.m. | The City of San Antonio’s official New Year’s Eve celebration is happening in the heart of the downtown and features food + art vendors, carnival games, alcohol available for purchase, and a fireworks show at midnight. This event is free and open to all.

Kids Countdown: Moon Madness | Doseum | Sunday, Dec. 31 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Bring the family and count down to the noon year with face-painting, activities, bites, and a moon drop. Tickets are $25.

The Good Kind Southtown | 1127 S. Saint Mary’s St. | Sunday, Dec. 31 | 6 p.m. | Watch the Tower of the Americas’ firework spectacular at midnight with complimentary bubbles for a toast, swag bags while supplies last, and a full menu available. Tickets are $25 and all ages are welcomed.

💸 Bang for your buck

Picks Bar | 4553 N. Loop 1604 W. #1101 | Sunday, Dec. 31 | 7 p.m.-2 a.m. | Show up early for an open bar and buffet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. with live music performances by John Boyd and Passing Strangers. Your $50 ticket also includes a complimentary glass of champagne at midnight.

Thirsty Horse | 2335 NW Military Hwy. | Sunday, Dec. 31 | 7 p.m. | Boot scoot and boogie your way into 2024 with live music from Vinny Tovar, Tylor Brandon, and Love Kill the Hero. Your $10 ticket also includes party favors and a chance to win $100 every 15 minutes.
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Events
Wednesday, Dec. 13
  • Lightscape Value Night | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 5:30 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl., San Antonio | $10-$24 | Enjoy discounted admission prices at this annual light show.
  • Happy Hour Wine Tasting | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Clear Light Coffee Co., 2191 N.W. Military Hwy., Ste., 2169, San Antonio | $20 | Join this coffee shop for its first wine tasting event with a flight, glass, or a bottle featuring Noblemen Wines.
  • Holiday Pop-Up | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Ranch Motel & Leisure Club, 3101 Broadway, San Antonio | Free | Shop from local fashion accessory vendors for that last-minute holiday gift.
Thursday, Dec. 14
  • Fragile Flyers: Preserving Bat Habitats in Antioquia’s Wilderness | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 1 p.m. | San Antonio | Free | Learn from Melqui Gamba-Rios, PhD about the ecological challenges the Antioquian sac-winged bat faces.
  • Festivus 2023 | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 5-9 p.m. | The Hayden, 10003 NW Military Hwy., Ste., #2115, San Antonio | Free | At this dinner, gather your family around for Seinfeld trivia, a “Fat Free” yogurt bar, and receive 50% off your entree if you dress as Jerry, Elaine, George or Kramer.
  • Russell Hill Rogers San Antonio Session | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Artpace San Antonio, 445 N. Main Ave., San Antonio | Free | See local musician Nathan Felix perform on the gallery’s rooftop.
Monday, Dec. 18
  • CPS Energy Board of Trustees Meeting | Monday, Dec. 18, Monday, Dec. 18 | Times vary | CPS Energy’s Headquarters, 500 McCullough, San Antonio | Free | Knowledge is power, and CPS Energy is empowering its customers to speak up and be heard at its next Board of Trustees meeting.*
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Seasonal

✨ Add to cal: Old West Christmas Light Fest
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Your favorite holiday season isn’t complete without a trip to see dazzling lights, snack on festive bites, and listen to joyous jingles. | GIF created by SATXtoday; photos provided by Old West Christmas Light Fest
Jingle all the way to the Old West Christmas Light Fest, happening Friday, Dec. 15-Sunday, Dec. 23, at Enchanted Springs Ranch. Get ready for a family-friendly festival filled with holiday magic and cheer, featuring:
  • Live music
  • Festive bites + sips (think: s’mores and hot cocoa)
  • A petting zoo
  • Mechanical bull rides
  • Photos with Santa Claus
  • Laser tag
  • Food trucks
  • and more
The best part? It all takes place in an Old West town decked out in millions of twinkling lights and festive holiday decor.
Meet your new holiday tradition
News Notes
Development
  • Upgrades coming soon. The San Antonio International Airport is moving forward with several contracts + agreements regarding the Terminal Development Program and the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR). The largest one authorizes the City Manager to negotiate and execute the CMAR contract with Hensel Phelps Construction Co.
Announced
  • Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Inc. will invest over $21 million to advance digital equity throughout the next three years. The local organization wants to ensure that San Antonio residents — and ones across the state — have access to reliable + affordable broadband service and the skills to use the technology. (SA Business)
San Antonian
  • Lila Smethurst, a 12-year-old local, will appear on the Food Network’s “Kids Baking Championship.” Smethurst is competing against 11 other kids for a spot in Food Network Magazine, a $25,000 cash prize, and the title of Kids Baking Champion. Tune in starting Monday, Jan. 1 at 7 p.m.
Pets
  • The San Antonio Animal Care Services are looking for people to foster shelter pets during the holidays through its Fa La La Foster drive. The initiative aims find temporary housing for at least 100 pets through Monday, Jan. 15. Interested? Fill out this application.
Ranked
  • San Antonio is ranked No.5 on Money Geek’s “Best Metros Overall for Educators” list. The company analyzed educator salaries in 178 metro areas who make the most after taxes + living expenses. The average San Antonio teacher salary is $64,031.
Sports
  • The Smithsonian Valley High School football team is headed to the UIL state championship — they are the only San Antonio-area team left in the playoffs. The Rangers will play the Aledo Bearcats at AT&T Stadium in Arlington at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec.15. (Express News)
Job
  • We’re hiring a Branded Copywriter to support the strategy, creation, and placement of branded content campaigns for 6AM City’s clients. From creating dynamic content (including written articles and social) within the 6AM tone and style to closely following the process of how we fulfill advertiser contracts — see details and apply.
 
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🚌 New high school coming soon

Medina Valley ISD to build a second high school
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Check out the district’s newest and second high school coming soon. | Photo by Medina Valley ISD
Would you believe Medina Valley ISD has had only one high school in its 60+ year history? The San Antonio-based school district saw a 10.6% increase in student admissions from the previous school year — the district’s only high school enrollment increased from 1,839 to 2,406.5 in two years. This increase has prompted the need for a second high school.

Here’s what we know about the project:
  • Located near Loma Alta Middle School at the intersection of Potranco Rd. and 381 County Rd.
  • $323 million project
  • Capacity for 2,400 people
  • 700-seat multi-purpose auditorium
  • Physical education facility with seating for up to 990 spectators
How’s the project being funded? Glad you asked — The district is using funds voted on by the Medina Valley ISD School Board during the February 6, 2023 Special Called Board Meeting.

Stay tuned for more details about a namesake and an opening date.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Adriana
From the editor
Do you have a favorite holiday? Mine is New Year’s Eve. There’s just something about ringing in the new year looking fabulous in head to toe sequins that sparks joy in my life.

A new tradition I’ve started is instead of having a New Year’s resolution, I choose a word to embrace for the year. My word for 2023 was health, but I haven’t chosen a word yet for 2024.
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