Plus, the Busted Sandal Brewing Company is closing.
 
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94º | 20% chance of precipitation | Sunrise 7:29 a.m. | Sunset 7:13 p.m.| Full Weather Report | Traffic Report
 

Editor’s Note
Looking for a new date night spot? Give Dean’s Steak and Seafood a try. Located on the first floor of the Kimpton Santo Hotel, the mood lighting transports you to a botanical garden with lush greenery and soft music. Browse through its signature dishes like “The Classic” with an 8oz filet covered in king crab, with asparagus and a truffle béarnaise.
 
Top Stories
The Espada Aqueduct is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, National Park, and National Historic Landmark.

Happy hydraulics: Learning about San Antonio’s water infrastructure | Get a quick lesson about the Alamo City’s waterways and how the city keeps them flowing.

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State Fair of Texas: Know before you go | This must-view guide is filled with tickets, concerts, food, and attractions at the 2024 State Fair of Texas in Dallas.

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San Antonio toponymy: The origin of local place names | Let’s look into why places in + around San Antonio are named what they’re named.
 
Asked
 

How many NCAA Men’s Basketball Regionals has San Antonio hosted?
This week, the NCAA announced San Antonio will host the 2027 NCAA DI Men’s Basketball Regional.

A. 2
B. 5
C. 7
D. 11
 
Events
This Weekend
  • Monarch Butterfly & Pollinator Festival | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Brackenridge Park | Free | Celebrate the world’s pollinators with local community organizations, an obstacle course, and monarch butterfly tagging.
  • Fall Festival | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Belle & Union | Cost of purchase | Shop cute fall-themed stationery and artisan pop-up vendors.
  • Scout the Briscoe | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Briscoe Western Art Museum | Free | Join this museum for free locals day and complete the scavenger hunt for a prize.
  • OCHO A-GO-GO | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 12 p.m. | Ocho at Hotel Havana | $10 | Bring your fans to this Latin Drag Brunch with host Maria G., enjoy bites from “Chopped” Winner Chef Kirk, and drink cocktails by Brugal 1888.
Plan Ahead
  • Master the Art of Pizza Making | Monday, Oct. 7 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Fife and Farro | $75 | Don an apron and get ready to indulge in pizza as you learn how to make it from scratch.
  • Spooky Bash | Friday, Oct. 11 | 5-9 p.m. | The Nest Boba | Cost of purchase | Sip on boba tea as you browse local vendors selling sweet treats and other merchandise.
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News Notes
Closing
  • Busted Sandal Brewing Company is closing all three locations due to rising costs. The local brewery thanked its customers for 11 years of brews, fun, and friendship. Grab one last pint at one of its farewell parties.
Announced
  • The NCAA unveiled that San Antonio will be the site of two future tournaments. The 2026 NCAA DI Women’s Volleyball Championship will be held at the Alamodome and the NCAA DI Men’s Basketball Regional will take place at the Frost Bank Center in 2027.
Pets
  • The Dog Guide San Antonio is offering Fall Mini Pawtraits at the Make Ready Market on Sunday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event also includes food + drink specials and a dog vendor market. See what other dog-friendly spots you can explore in San Antonio.
Wellness
  • Posture check — this is your weekly reminder to straighten your back. If that felt good, imagine how nice a stretch at Pure Prana Path Yoga & Wellness would feel. Find your flow at these River City yoga studios.
Weather
  • Is it warm in here or is it just us? Regardless if you’re a fall-lover or not, you may be curious about what’s in store for San Antonio this season. Check out our fall weather outlook for predictions on what may be headed our way.
Regional
  • If you’re a San Antonian, you know that residents won’t drive over the speed limit in Leon Valley. Here are all the unwritten rules locals should know about the city, according to SATXtoday readers.
Sports
  • The week five match-up versus the Pittsburgh Steelers is a must-watch game. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Finance
  • Which card now features 0% APR Into 2026? This card. (ICYMI, experts say balance transfer cards are one of the best-kept secrets for managing credit card debt.)*
     
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    30+ fall events happening in San Antonio
    SATXtoday: San Antonio Dia de los Muertos
    See how San Antonio celebrates its fall happenings around town, like the More Delightful than Frightful Halloween Bash at Morgan’s Wonderland. | Photo by Morgan’s Wonderland
    Ready for sweater weather, San Antonio? From pumpkin patches and corn mazes to apple picking and German beer celebrations, fall is one of our favorite seasons in the Countdown City.

    Get ready to come alive — or play dead at a fall-tastic haunted house like the 13th Floor — with this guide featuring 30+ fall events happening now through November.

    Northwest Hills United Methodist | Sunday, Oct. 6-Thursday, Oct. 31 | 12-9 p.m. | 7575 Tezel Rd. | Visit the patch beginning Sunday, Oct. 6 for its new photo opportunities.

    Barrio Muertos Party | Saturday, Nov. 2 | 4 p.m. to midnight | Alamo Beer Co. | This free, family-friendly event includes altars displayed in the trunks of low-riders, a block party, an art exhibit, photo ops, live music, and a night vendor market.

    Tacos and Tequila Festival | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 2 p.m. | Retama Park | Step back in the 1990s and 2000s era of hip-hop at the 21+ event including live performances by T.I., Fat Joe, Pete Pablo, the Ying Yang Twins, and more.
    29 more fall happenings
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