09.09.2024

Today’s Forecast

Here we grow again

New and coming-soon businesses to San Antonio

Browse through the locally sourced food and goods inside the Pullman Market. | Photo by Robert Lerma

Every time we look around, it seems like something new is popping up in San Antonio. Whether you’re looking for your next go-to brunch destination or a new public park to stretch your legs, we’re rounding up a few things coming soon to the River City and the surrounding areas.

The Monarch Hotel will be situated across from the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
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Render courtesy of Overland Partners

Business

Bill Miller BBQ Headquarters | Sept. 2025 | This local barbecue institution is building a new headquarters on the city’s Westside. The new building will include a smokehouse where the fires burn in the basement level and meats are smoked on the second floor. The project is estimated to cost $60 million.

Monarch Hotel, 222 S. Alamo St. | 2026 | Zachry Hospitality unveiled its latest hotel late last year, and will feature 186 guest rooms with 14 suites, a terrace pool, rooftop restaurant + bar, and a full service spa.

Healthcare

American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, 8719 Floyd Curl | March 2026 | Similar to the San Antonio Ronald McDonald House, which offers free lodging to cancer patients under 21 years old and their caregivers, this facility provides the same for cancer patients over 21. The 40,000-sqft lodge will offer 40 suites with two beds and provide up to 14,600 free nights annually.

University Health Retama Hospital | 2026-2027 | The 42-acre hospital will be home to a five-story medical facility and 100,000-sqft office building. Services will include a 24/7 Emergency Department, a labor + delivery unit, NICU, radiology and lab services, inpatient units, and operating rooms.

SATXtoday: Mexico Ceaty Chef Jason Dady — Plan ahead for early 2025 to grab a drink at one of the bar concepts inside Mexican Ceaty.
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Photo by SA Partnership

Dining

Mexico Ceaty, 849 E. Commerce | 2025 | The 21,000-sqft space inside River Center Mall will be transformed with the help of architect Frank Valadez of SA Partnership and the Jason Dady Restaurant Group. Visitors can expect multiple eateries, a coffee shop, a stage for live music + art activations, and a marketplace.

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B. There were a few I hadn’t heard of
C. Most of them
D. These were all news to me

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Events

Monday, Sept. 9

Digital Legacy at a Glance | Monday, Sept. 9 | 1-2 p.m. | Collins Garden Library | Free | Explore this new concept regarding what will happen to your online digital content after you’re gone, and learn best practices for planning your digital legacy.
“The Lighthouse” | Monday, Sept. 9 | 7-9 p.m. | Slab Cinema Art House | $11 | Follow the adventure of two lighthouse keepers in the 1890s as they try to maintain their sanity while living on a remote + mysterious New England island.

Tuesday, Sept. 10

Paseo on Houston Market | Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 5-9 p.m. | Frost Tower | Cost of purchase | Park for free at City-owned lots and shop from over 30 local vendors.
“Shrek” Trivia | Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 8 p.m. | River North Icehouse | Free | Prove you’re a rock star by testing your knowledge on this Dreamworks classic.

Wednesday, Sept. 11

Black Swan Yoga | Wednesday, Sept. 11 | 7-8 p.m. | Pearl Park | Free | Let go of your daily stressors and unwind with a guided yoga class in front of Food Hall featuring a live DJ sessions.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Cause

After recent heavy rains, the San Antonio Zoo was impacted by flooding throughout multiple areas. This includes office spaces, training rooms, gift shops, the hippo viewing area, restrooms, and pathways throughout the property. Help them recover by donating or visiting the zoo today.

Community

The Latina Leadership Institute has opened applications for its steering committee and co-chair elect positions. The program — by the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce — is celebrating a decade and wants local Latinas to be part of its legacy. Deadline to apply is Monday, Sept. 23 at 11:59 p.m.

Coming Soon

Texas country music group The Randy Rogers Band unveiled a new rooftop bar in New Braunfels. Named Lost & Found, Rogers handpicked flavors of rooftop bars he’s visited throughout 25+ years of touring to create this concept. You can find it soon at 219 E. San Antonio St.

Pets

NOLA Brunch & Beignets launched a dog-friendly menu. Treat your furry bestie to dishes like the Bow Wow Bowl with ground beef, sweet potatoes, and rice. Have them wash it down with a Paw-mosa. Menu items range from $6-$8.

Shop

It’s never too early to shop for the holidays. The Mitchell Lake Audubon Center released its 2024 Christmas ornament. The Blossom Kit Ornament features resources to grow your own plant and includes a wildflower seed mix. Get yours today for $12.

Seasonal

La Panadería Bakery Cafe released its pumpkin menu. Try a Pumpkin Concha filled with creamy pumpkin or a Pumpkin Spice Latte made with pumpkin spice oat milk and pumpkin puree. These items are available at all San Antonio locations.

Sports

Let’s take a look at two key fixtures on the fourth line: Sam Steel and Colin Blackwell. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Dallas Stars with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Finance

If you’re like us, you specialize in swiping your card for a sweet treat every so often (who doesn’t love a pumpkin spice latte?). Let’s explore a way to make those swipes work for you. Explore five perks of having a United Texas Credit Union Ultimate Checking Account.*

Job

We’re looking for a Sales Executive in our sister market, SEAtoday, to identify and secure new advertising partnerships and grow existing client relationships on the SEAtoday team. Apply to join.

Traffic

Future downtown detours

Filming of Paramount+’s “1923" to bring downtown San Antonio road closures

The San Antonio skyline featuring the Tower of the Americas, Central Library, Frost Tower, in a blue, cold hue.

See which roads in downtown San Antonio will be impacted by the filming of “1923.” | Photo by the City of San Antonio

You’ve probably encountered a downtown road closure due to construction. Annoying, we know — but these upcoming road closures are for a special film project.

The film division of the Department of Arts & Culture and other local entities announced they are actively working with production personnel to facilitate the filming of “1923.” Not familiar with the show? It’s the prequel to the Paramount Network series “Yellowstone.”

Filming is scheduled to occur in downtown San Antonio the week of Monday, Sept. 16 with varying closures along several streets. Here are the anticipated impacts to the area:

Note: This schedule is subject to change.

Monday, Sept. 16 – Wednesday, Sept.18

Sidewalks open.
Vehicle traffic is closed to Broadway between E. Pecan St. and E. Houston St.; Peacock Alley between Jefferson St. and N. Alamo St.; and E. Travis St. between Jefferson St. and N. Alamo St. closed to vehicular traffic.
Broadway between E. Pecan St. and 3rd St. is open for northbound traffic only.

Closure schedule continued

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Answered

Have you attended an event at the Carver Cultural Community Center?

SATXtoday: Carver Community Cultural Center — The Carver Community Cultural Center has served the San Antonio community for over 100 years.
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Photo via Wikimedia Commons

56% have previously attended an event at the Carver.
44% have not visited the community center.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Adriana

From the editor

Fun fact: My mom reads every single one of our newsletters, and today just so happens to be her birthday. If I told y’all her age, I might not be around to write my next newsletter. Happy birthday, mom. Love you so much.

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