Before

• Create a family communications plan
• Build an emergency kit
• Rock salt and snow removal equipment
• Move animals inside
• Wrap pipes running outside or under your house in pipe insulation or rags
• Have extra blankets for warmth
• Sufficient heating fuel and seasoned wood (for those with a fireplace)

During

• Dress in layers and use blankets to stay warm
• Stay dry to avoid loss of body heat
• Walk carefully on snowy + icy walkways
• Cover or bring in plants inside to avoid frost damage

• Fitness in the Park | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 6-7 p.m. | Hemisfair, 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio | Free |Join the San Antonio Parks and Recreation for an evening of heart-pumping workouts with local residents.
• The Daedalus Series Opening Night | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 6:30 p.m. | Molly Shafer Gallery at King William Association, 122 Madison St., San Antonio | Free | See artist Glen Andrews II’s molten glass artwork inspired by Greek Mythology.
• Jim Breuer: Survival with Laughter Tour | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Empire Theatre, 226 N. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio | $34.50-$74.50 | See this Saturday Night Live alum perform a standup comedy set.

• Movie Night | Friday, Jan. 12 | 7 p.m. | San Anto Cultural Arts, 2120 El Paso St., San Antonio | Free | Join the community for a showing of “Blue Beetle” with free snacks and drinks.
• Art Collecting Mixer | Friday, Jan. 12 | 7-10 p.m. | The Cherrity Bar, 302 Montana St., San Antonio | Free | Enjoy the bar’s happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. and then browse local artist vendors, featuring the works of Famo and Erik Ross.
• Spurs Pride Night | Friday, Jan. 12 | 9 p.m. | Frost Bank Center, 1 Frost Bank Center Dr., San Antonio | $35-$50 | Support a local youth center by purchasing a ticket and receive a complimentary t-shirt.

• The Bureau of Land Management is conducting a series of controlled burns at Joint Base Camp Bullis on the city’s Northside to reduce hazardous fuels within the installation, mitigating the risk of intense wildfires. The first burn runs through today, and the next series begins Tuesday Jan. 16 through Thursday, Jan. 18.

• The State Board of Review will decide whether the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures (ITC) should be designated as a historic site on Saturday. The Conservation Society of San Antonio filed a request in 2022 to include the ITC on the National Register of Historic Places. (SA Report)

• The American Red Cross is looking for people to donate blood to combat its blood shortage emergency. The organization is experiencing its lowest number of people giving blood in the last 20 years. This month is National Blood Donor Month, learn where you can donate blood and platelets in the Alamo City.

• Terry Black’s Barbecue is coming to the Alamo City near the Historic Pearl. The Black family purchased the land at 2100 Broadway in 2021, and plans to build two restaurants, a hotel, and underground parking. Information about building sizes and number of hotel rooms has not been determined. (Express News)

• Bexar County has terminated the tax break for DeLorean Motors. According to the Bexar County Commissioners, the company based at Port San Antonio was not able to create the 450 jobs it previously pledged, which resulted in a vote to remove the 10-year, 100% tax break on county ad valorem taxes. (TPR)

• Northside ISD sent out a survey to its student and parents, with one question pertaining to a four-day work week. There are no current plans to move to this model for at least the next two years, the question was asked to see if it gauged any interest. (News 4)

• Mr. Juicy plans to open a second brick-and-mortar location in Castle Hills. The burger joint will offer the same fries, burgers, and shakes as the original location. You can find the restaurant at 2321 NW Military Highway starting in June 2024. (SA Current)

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• When will our temperatures hit 100° again?
• Will Bad Bunny announce a surprise concert here?
• How will the San Antonio Spurs finish the season?
• Is the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures moving?
• Will one of our commodes be a contender for the Best Bathroom awards?