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Where to shop for records in San Antonio
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Shop from a variety of music genres including tejano. | Photo by Del Bravo Record Shop
Have a music lover or record collector in your life, but haven’t gotten them a gift yet? Check out these local record stores to find vintage gems and modern hits to add to their collection.

CD Sam, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd.
Shop from LPs, movie DVDs + BluRays, cassettes, and concert t-shirts.

Batcave Vinyl, 555 W. Bitters Rd.
Located next to Meadow Neighborhood Eatery + Bar, this is your one stop shop for all things music formats as well as clothing accessories, cards, stickers, and more.

Hogwild Records Tapes & CDs, 1824 N. Main Ave.
Nothing beats a classic checkered-print floor at this music store. Follow its Facebook page for music history posts, in-store selections, and special announcements.

Del Bravo Record Shop, 554 Enrique Barrera Pkwy.
If you see a pastel yellow, red, and blue-colored building, then you’re in the right place. If you’re looking to add conjunto + tejano hits to your collection, you can shop a wide selection of oldies and modern hits alike.

Southtown Vinyl

Check out the Daft Punk mural on the back of this record store.

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Southtown Vinyl, 1112 S. St Mary’s St.
Home to pop-up markets on the first Friday and Saturday of each month, this record store sells audio equipment that the staff are happy to recommend for your first time setup.

Friends of Sound Records, 700 Fredericksburg Rd.
Keep an eye on its social media for vinyl-spinning nights + live listening. Who knows, you may like what you hear and leave with a new record to add to your collection.

Pink Zeppelin Books & Records, 8373 Culebra Rd., Ste. 107
This alternative and punk-rock hub hosts live band performances from local artists as well as sells books, collectibles, and of course — vinyls.

With that being said — you are ready to add to your collection, but be sure to mark your calendar + prepare for Record Store Day on April 20, 2024.
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Events
Friday, Dec. 22
  • Kids’ Christmas Bird Count | Friday, Dec. 22 | 9-11 a.m. | Government Canyon State Natural Area, 12861 Galm Rd., San Antonio | A ranger will teach the basics of bird identification, share some helpful hints and tools, and lead a short, guided bird walk.
  • Meet Me In St. Louis | Friday, Dec. 22-Saturday, Dec. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | The Wonder Theatre, 1920 Fredericksburg Rd., San Antonio | $18-$32 | Attend a local showing of this theatre production based off the film “Meet Me In St. Louis.”
Saturday, Dec. 23
  • Helotes Cars and Coffee | Saturday, Dec. 23 | 8-10 a.m. | First Baptist Church of Helotes, 14889 Old Bandera Rd., Helotes | Free | Bring your own car or bike for a morning meet up with doughnuts.
  • Bulverde Market Days | Saturday, Dec. 23 | 9 a.m. | Bulverde Market, 2541 Bulverde Rd., Bulverde | Free | Shop over 25 local art, products, and specialty foods vendors.
  • The Wonder of Texas’ Native Plants | Saturday, Dec. 23 | 9-11:30 a.m. | Government Canyon State Natural Area, 12861 Galm Rd., San Antonio | Free with natural area entry fees | Get the inside scoop on the native plants of Bexar County.
Sunday, Dec. 24
  • Sunday Makers Market | Sunday, Dec. 24 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Good Kind, 1127 S. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio | Free | Shop this weekly market featuring local vendors, brunch, a full bar, and a live DJ.
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4 last-minute holiday gifts
The red and blue Nintendo Switch console.
Get two-day shipping on a Nintendo Switch. | Photo via Amazon
Not quite done holiday shopping? No judgment here. Browse digital gifts and gifts that, last we checked, ship in two days with Prime.

For college students: A Prime Student membership. They’ll get discounts on college essentials + free Grubhub delivery.

For family members: A Nintendo Switch. You can play games fun for the whole family, like Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

For “Star Wars” fans: A stormtrooper shaver.

For kids (or busy parents): An Owala kids bottle.
More last-minute gifts this way
News Notes

Development
  • The Historic and Design Review Commission approved designs for the Monarch Hotel coming to Hemisfair in early 2026. Developers broke ground last month — read more about the project. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Cause
  • Make a difference at the Joyful Generations Giveback Toy Drive, benefiting St. PJ’s Children Home. Started by Texas A&M student Marc Anthony Mendiola, a donation of one toy gets you access to the car show, vendor market, and live music. Stop by Harlandale Memorial Stadium today, 12-5:30 p.m. (Live from the Southside)
Opening
  • Eight Ball Coffee will host its grand opening on Saturday, Dec. 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The coffee trailer featured on our list of SATX coffee shops is breaking in its new location at 1432 S. St Mary’s, with breakfast served by Kewtie Boy Sando.
History
  • Eight new interpretive signs in Old Town Helotes tell the story of the town’s historic buildings. The project, spearheaded by the Historical Society of Helotes, includes buildings like the old general store and the Cracked Mug Coffee House. (KSAT 12)
Finance
  • Buying a home is stressful, which is why United Texas Credit Union offers home loans with a personal touch. Enjoy competitive rates, a streamlined process, and your own home loan liaison to help you throughout the process. Learn more.*
Community
  • Well, this is officially our last News Note of 2023. Thank you to our SATXtoday community for staying connected with us this year. If you want to support us in 2024, consider becoming a member — you’ll support us directly and keep these newsletters coming. Until next year, folks.
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This versatile wristlet from Avryn Co. that’s crafted with top-grade leather — because you’ve probably been buying for others this holiday season, and you deserve something nice too.
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