Plus, the final two tortilla challengers.
 
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📍 Oh the places you’ll go

Breaking down San Antonio’s 11 major neighborhoods
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Join The McNay every second Thursday in the fall for food, fun, and art. | Photo by the SATXtoday team
Northside, Northwest Side, Far West Side, Southside, Southtown… if you’ve been confused about what neighborhoods are where, you’re not alone.

Whether you’re new to the city or a long-time San Antonian, we’re here to clear up any confusion by breaking down some of the most iconic areas around the 210.

Here are the Alamo City’s 11 major neighborhoods.

Alamo Heights, City Council Districts 2, 10

Upscale, family-friendly, luxury living… This quaint cottage district is known for its tree-lined streets and slow-paced living. | Must try spots: Olmos Basin Park, Alamo Quarry Market, McNay Art Museum.

Eastside – Sunset Station – Dignowity, City Council District 2

Revitalized, culturally-rich, sports hub… Established as one of the city’s first Black American cultural hubs, the Eastside has undergone a massive transformation. | Must try spots: Alamo Beer Company, Carver Community Cultural Center, Frost Bank Center, Alamodome, and St. Paul Square.

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The River Walk doesn’t stop downtown — take a stroll in Southtown.

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King William – Southtown the Arts District, City Council District 5

Victorian-inspired, artistic, up-and-coming… Don’t miss out on First Fridays, a monthly street festival that captures the vibrant community of artists, artisans, and eateries in Southtown. | Must try spots: Guenther House, Ruby City, Blue Star Arts Complex, Riverwalk Blue Star Trailhead, and Halcyon.

Monte Vista – Alta Vista – Olmos Park, City Council District 1

Renewed, up-and-coming, vintage… The largest historic district in the US, this spot is definitely one to hit up if you’re looking to shop second-hand items. | Must try spots: San Pedro Spring Park, Hannah Landa Memorial Library, Scobee Planetarium, and The Public Theater of San Antonio.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas – La Cantera – Medical Center, City Council Districts 1, 7, 8, 9

Youthful, upmarket, collegiate hub... From luxury retail shops to thrilling adventures, this neighborhood has it all for those looking to add a bit of excitement to their routine.

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San Pedro Springs park is the second oldest park in the US.

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Photo by the SATXtoday team
6 more neighborhoods
Events
Friday, Dec. 8
  • Guy Fieri Meet and Greet | Friday, Dec. 8 | 5 p.m. | Cost of purchase | Finck Cigars Midtown, 3111 Broadway St., San Antonio | Purchase any box of Knuckle Sandwich cigars by Espinosa to get in to meet the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” host.
  • Westover Field of Lights | Friday, Dec. 8-Sunday, Dec. 10 | Times vary | Westover Hills Church, 9340 Westover Hills Blvd., San Antonio | Free | Walk-through this light show featuring 300,000 synchronized lights and enjoy a family fun zone.
  • Socialites | Friday, Dec. 8 | 7 p.m. | Paper Tiger, 2410 N. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio | $19 | See this local indie band perform tracks from their first extended play, “Fever Dreams.”
Saturday, Dec. 9
  • Two Year Birthday Celebration | Saturday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 10 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Alebrije Bakery, 1931 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio | Free | Celebrate this local panaderia’s second birthday with photo ops, latte art, and pan dulce.
  • Renaissance Christmas Yule Fest | Saturday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 10 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Jackson Ranch National Historic Landmark, 8910 Callaghan Rd., San Antonio | Donation | Immerse yourself in holiday fun with archery, food, a petting zoo, face-painters, dancing, and more.
  • Movie Night Fundraiser | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 7 p.m. | The Thrift Thru , 2021 San Pedro Ave. Ste. #1, San Antonio | $0-$5 | Donate a menstrual product and catch a showing of “Turning Red.”
Sunday, Dec. 10
  • Indy Holiday Market | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Indy Coffee Club, 7114 UTSA Blvd., Ste., #103, San Antonio | Free | Sip on some coffee as you shop from local vendors like made.bleu and Chuckstop Co.
  • Sip & Shop Holiday Market | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 12-4 p.m. | Alamo Beer Company, 202 Lamar St., San Antonio | Free | Shop from over 20 local vendors, listen to live music, take photos with the Grinch, and enjoy eats + drinks.
  • Ramon Ayala y Sus Bravos Del Norte | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., San Antonio | $45-$135 | Come listen to the accordion king and his band with special guest Vanita Leo.
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News Notes
Concert
  • Prepare for the rock of ages... Iconic rock bands, Journey and Def Leppard are bringing their “Summer Stadium Tour 2024" to the Alamodome next year on Friday, Aug. 16. Sign up for early access to get your tickets on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m.
Arts
  • The Hayden announced its Chalk Fest 2023 is taking place on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m at it’s Alon Town Center location. Watch local artists transform the restaurant’s patio into an artistic display. Plus, the kiddos will get free hot chocolate + chalk at the event.
Award
  • University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) researchers secured $4 million in funding to develop the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI). UTSA MATRIX AI Consortium for Human Well-Being received the funds from federal grants and will allow the group to research energy-efficient AI models that learns throughout its lifetime. (Express News)
Open
  • Tripoli’s Mediterranean Grill reopened at its new location in Alamo Ranch. The new spot serves up traditional Mediterranean dishes like Haraimi, which is a fish stew made up of a rich spicy tomato sauce, fish steaks, and potatoes. You can find it at 11726 Alamo Ranch Pkw., Ste. 100.
Cause
  • San Antonio Pets Alive! is asking for puppy pad and newspaper donations for its kenneling facilities. You can drop off requested items at 9107 Marbach Rd., Ste 109 + 9107 Marbach Rd., Ste 109. Can’t make it in-person? You help the shelter by purchasing items from its Amazon wishlist.
Eat
  • A dinner fit for Saint Nick. Meadow Neighborhood Eatery and Bar will host a Christmas Eve Dinner and are accepting orders for to-go family meals. The three-course Christmas Eve Dinner costs $55 a person, and the to-go family meals feed six to eight people for $200.
Seasonal
  • Jingle all the way to the Old West Christmas Light Fest, happening Friday, Dec. 15-Sunday, Dec. 23 Get ready for a family-friendly festival filled with holiday magic, cheer, and fun activities. The best part? It takes place in an Old West town decked out in millions of twinkling lights + festive decor. Grab tickets.*
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.*
Wellness
  • As we age, our hormone levels decline, affecting bone density, sleep, libido, and more. Test + optimize your hormones with Wellcore’s At-Home Assessment Kit — only $79 with code NEWYOU.*
Civic

💡Rate increase approved

San Antonio City Council approves CPS Energy rate increase proposal
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San Antonio City Council in session. | Photo by the City of San Antonio
Did you know CPS Energy provides services to 907,526 electric + 373,998 natural gas customers in San Antonio and the surrounding counties? After an unanimous approval vote from its board of trustees, the energy company took it’s proposed rate increase before the San Antonio City Council for a vote. Here’s what we know about the vote + the proposal.

Breaking down the changes

San Antonio’s City Council voted 8-3 to approve the 4.25% rate increase, which goes into effect on Feb. 1, 2024.What does that mean for me? The proposal would add an average $4.45 a month to a residential customer’s electric + gas bill.

The additional funding would generate an estimated $85 million in revenue per year to:
  • Meet local power needs
  • Create new + improve existing energy infrastructure
  • Hire additional employees
  • Replace it’s decades-old computer system
Do you agree with the rate increase?
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It’s the final (tortilla) countdown
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We are down to the final two, be sure to cast your vote.

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After weeks of voting and eliminations it’s here folks, its down to the final two for SATXtoday’s tortilla bracket challenge. A legendary battle of epic proportions between Culebra Meat Market and Fiesta Bakery. Voting is open until Friday, Dec. 15 at 11:59 p.m.

Spread the word to vote for your favorite, and we’ll announce the winner in a special edition of our newsletter.
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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
A new Studio Ghibli film comes out today. “The Boy and the Heron” has been one of my most anticipated movies of the year. If you need a film recommendation this weekend, “Howl’s Moving Castle” is a whimsical, action-packed, love story.
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