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Your guide to the 2025 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo
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This ain’t our first (SA) Rodeo. | Photo by @haileyraephoto
Howdy, San Antonio.

We’re now just a couple of days away from the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. While all the action officially starts on Thursday, Feb. 8, we want to give our readers — whether it’s your first time or your tenth — a heads up on what to expect.

What’s the Rodeo?

The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo is a month-long western celebration complete with 19 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association performances that are certain to entertain the whole family. Think: Bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, and bull riding.

The events are formatted tournament-style with contestants competing each night for the opportunity to be crowned the San Antonio Rodeo Champion.

More than a stock show

Good news — If the stock show is not your thing (we won’t blame you, those barns are not the friendliest on the nose), there’s still plenty for you to enjoy. Stop by the fairgrounds for your pick of classic carnival games + fair food.

You can also pay a visit to hundreds of vendors at the expo hall — how many flannels are too many flannels? Pro tip: Check out the map to pique your curiosity before even stepping foot inside.

SATXtoday: San Antonio Rodeo

Enjoy live performances, carnival rides + eats, shopping, and scholarship presentations.

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Photo by San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

Boot Scootin’ Boogie

And, what’s Rodeo without a bit of live music? Here are a few concerts we ain’t missing for a thang:

Midland | Fri., Feb. 9 | $33+ | Picture it: You’re singing to “Drinkin’ Problem,” with a margarita in hand + your best buds by your side.

Brad Paisley | Sat., Feb. 10 | $33+ | This concert is everything we ever wanted.

Grupo El Duelo | Sun., Feb. 18 | $33+ | See this Mexican norteño band from Roma, Texas perform.

John Michael Montgomery | Mon., Feb. 19 | $33+ | Catch a performance by the “I Love the Way You Love Me” singer.
Answered

Have you been to a food truck park in San Antonio?
The pink El Camino sign is decorated with flowers, and a yellow brick path leads to the brightly colored interior of the park.

Get ready to dig at these food truck parks in San Antonio.

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Last week we asked you if you had been to one of San Antonio’s food truck parks, here’s what you said: 53% of you have eaten at a few, and 47% of you haven’t been to a park, but want to.
 
Events
Monday, Feb. 5
  • Grow Now! Financial Equity Fund Info Session | Monday, Feb. 5 | 3-4 p.m. | San Antonio | Free | Join LiftFund and Business Resources Hub as they discuss details + eligibility requirements for a new, Black-owned small business grant.
  • Getting Started with Canva | Monday, Feb. 5 | 4-5 p.m. | Mission Library, 3134 Roosevelt Ave., San Antonio | Free | Learn how to get started with using the popular internet design tool Canva with this hands-on workshop.
Tuesday, Feb. 6
  • Anniversary of the Basilica’s Dedication | Tuesday, Feb. 6 | 12-1 p.m. | Little Flower Administration Office, 824 Kentucky Ave., San Antonio | Free | Visit this historical landmark and learn about the details of its dedication from 1999.
  • Tuesday Musical Club Presents Organist Nathan Laube | Tuesday, Feb. 6 | 7-8 p.m. | Trinity University, 1 Trinity Pl., San Antonio | Free | Attend a concert by the Grammy Award winner + Associate Professor of Organ at the Eastman School of Music Nathan Laube.
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Sports

🏈 Super essentials for game day
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It’s Super Bowl LVIII: Taylor’s Version. | Photos via Amazon
Ready for Super Bowl Sunday? Gear up for hosting, snacking, and cheering on Taylor’s boyfriend your favorite team with game day essentials.
News Notes
Civic
  • The City of San Antonio is bringing back its Zero Percent Interest Loan Program. The two-year investment offers interest-free loans to business owners between $500 and $100,000. The purpose of this program is to help local businesses reach their goals.
Plan Ahead
  • Get a taste of San Antonio’s culinary culture with the free Tejas Tastebuds event. Guests can explore San Antonio’s traditional food scene with recipes from the 1870’s. Tejas Tastebuds takes place on Tuesday, March 5 at 6 p.m. at the Casa Navarro Historical Site. Advanced registration is required.
Cause
  • Lookin’ sharp. Project Prom Dress has opened applications for high school students needing formal wear in anticipation of their prom. The organization provides suits + dresses at no cost to teens or their families. Looking to lend a hand? Consider donating to the organization.
Sports
  • The San Antonio Parks & Rec has opened registration for its Spring kickball league. This co-ed, 13+ group will meet every Monday (Feb. 12-March 25) at Lambert Beach Field at Brackenridge Park. Space is limited and registration is free.
Shop
  • Gather Brewing Co. has your Super Bowl eating needs covered. Food packages feeding 10 people start at $65. You can pick between a pizza, slider, and wing bundle. Make sure to pre order. Heads up: Gather Brewing Co. closes early on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 6 p.m.
Feel Good
  • Do you have a local love story? Submit your memories to our local love map by Friday, Feb. 9 for a chance to be featured in the newsletter. Psst — putting your love on the map makes a nice surprise for your sweetheart.
History

X marks the spot

San Antonio Zoo discovers time capsule from 1993
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Make a visit to the San Antonio Zoo and discover one of the city’s best attractions. | Photo by Nicholas Caballero, SATXtoday team
The time has finally arrived. Back in January, while construction was moving along on the San Antonio Zoo’s savanna habitat expansion project, workers dug up a container labeled “1993.” Comments on its Facebook took turns guessing what could be inside: Old photos, maps, pamphlets, or newspaper clippings. One user even commented: “Ohh okay. I guess I’m officially older then a time capsule now.” Oof.

Grab those archaeology gloves and pause your guesses because we’re here to tell you what’s actually inside. The contents of the time capsule include memorabilia from each zoo department at the time such as
  • Employee newsletter
  • Instruction manuals
  • Animal feeding diets
  • Monthly events calendar
  • Posters + photographs
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The Buy

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What would you put in a SATXtoday time capsule?
A. A picture of the Tower of the Americas
B. Your favorite SATXtoday article
C. Fiesta medal
D. Margarita recipe
E. Other
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Nicholas
From the editor
I was absolutely geeking out when the zoo opened its time capsule. What would I put in a time capsule? Glad you asked. A cascaron would be a fun addition — with the 2024 date on it of course.
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