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🤝 Meet the team behind SATXtoday

The three team members of SATXtoday
Give a big San Antonio hello to Sales Executive Milo (left), City Editor Nicholas (middle), and City Editor Adriana (right). | Photo by SATXtoday team
Hey y’all, the full SATXtoday team here. Between the three of us, we get the privilege of sharing local news, events, and conversations with 60,000+ readers both in the newsletter and on social media.

After three years of bringing you SATXtoday, we thought we should formally re-introduce ourselves with a little Q+A.

Consider this us going in for a fist bump, switching to a handshake, and then settling on a hug.

Meet City Editor Nicholas


You’re ordering a drink from a San Antonio coffee shop: What’s in it?
Recently I’ve been enjoying The Optimistic Latte from Poetic Republic Coffee which has espresso, milk, lavender, and honey.

What are your tips for parking downtown on a weekend night?
I really enjoy using the VIA Park and Ride system (especially when I need to get to the airport).
SATXtoday: Team Fiesta

The SATXtoday team handed out their inaugural Fiesta medals in April 2024.

Photo by SATXtoday team

Meet City Editor Adriana


What makes you the local expert in San Antonio?
I’m a native San Antonian. Even after moving away for a few years for college and taking jobs around the country, I eventually came back to settle down in the 210.

If you could only write about one topic for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Museums. I worked in that industry for a decade before coming to SATXtoday. I love how exhibits are curated and how objects in collections are stored + managed. I highly recommend checking out our local museums.

Meet Sales Executive Milo


If we went to happy hour, what would you order?
A beer, but on a celebratory occasion I will take a cocktail with whiskey. We have plenty of happy hour spots in our guide.

What is your favorite local restaurant?
Tank’s Pizza — the Spicy Lemon Pepper and Lemon Pepper wings are amazing.

Asked

As SATXtoday enters its third year, what type of stories would you like to read more about?


A. Civic coverage (City Council, bond projects, road work, etc.)
B. Events and concerts
C. Sports
D. Real Estate
Give us your take

Events


Friday, Oct. 25

  • Still Brewing Art | Friday, Oct. 25 | 6-8 p.m. | San Antonio Museum of Art | Cost of purchase | Spend the evening learning about the museum’s history with live music, bar games, themed gallery tours, art activities, and a vendor market.
  • Day of the Dead San Antonio River Parade | Friday, Oct. 25 | 7 p.m. | The San Antonio River Walk | $18+ | See elaborately decorated floats with altars, catrinas, and costumed riders float down the San Antonio River.
  • Tunnel of Terror: Tommy’s Express | Friday, Oct. 25-Saturday, Oct. 26 | 7-10 p.m. | 11911 SE. Loop 410 | $25 | Take your car through a haunted car wash for a scary clean time.

Saturday, Oct. 26

  • Texas Clay Festival | Saturday, Oct. 26-Sunday, Oct. 27 | Times vary | Gruene Historical District, New Braunfels | Cost of purchase | Browse through the biggest festival celebrating potters from the Lone Star State and enjoy free ceramic demos + classes.
  • Muertos Fest | Saturday, Oct. 26-Sunday, Oct. 27 | Times vary | Hemisfair | Cost of purchase | Celebrate Día de los Muertos with live musical performances, art, food, vendors, and an open altar exhibition.
  • Dogtober Fall Festival | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. | San Antonio Animal Care Services | Cost of purchase | Bring your furry best friend and browse a pet-friendly pumpkin patch, listen to live music, and take part in a costume contest.
  • Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 8-10 p.m. | H-E-B Performance Hall at The Tobin Center | $73+ | See the original Jersey boy himself during “The Last Encores” tour.

Sunday, Oct. 27

  • Poses at the Plaza | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Spa At The Plaza San Antonio | Free | Wear your Halloween costume and strike a yoga pose with EnergyXFitness owner Alison Galvan.
  • Halloween Spooky Market | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Starlighter | Cost of purchase | Shop local vendors while listening to classic spooky hits.

Monday, Oct. 28

  • Jaguar Basketball Inaugural Season Opener | Monday, Oct. 28 | 5:30 p.m. | Texas A&M University-San Antonio | $2+ | See the first-ever men’s and women’s basketball games as the teams take on Southern University at New Orleans — your ticket gets you into both games.
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News Notes


Award
  • San Antonio won two accolades from JRNY Magazine’s America Awards for US City of the Year and Best Food City in the US. This list celebrates the very best in US tourism with categories that include destinations, experiences, and organizations.
Biz
  • Diné Development Corporation plans to move into the Capital Factory located inside the Boeing Center at Tech Port. The Navajo Nation-owned IT company based in Arizona offers engineering, professional, and environmental solutions. (SA Report)
Real Estate
  • The former Nix Hospital building is up for a residential makeover. The $10 million renovation plans include transforming the 24-story River Walk tower into the Nix Apartments and mixed-use retail space at the street level. (SA Express-News)
Sports
  • UTSA Athletics signed a new apparel deal with Nike. The new agreement also involves athletic equipment supplier Game One, which will produce the Roadrunners’ uniforms, apparel and footwear beginning June 2, 2025.
Ranked
  • A new study by relocation consulting company moveBuddha ranks San Antonio as the No. 2 city to celebrate Día de Los Muertos. The study recognizes the Alamo City for its Day of the Dead parades, art workshops, and numerous celebrations.
Announced
  • The Spurs released its broadcasting schedule for the 2024-2025 season. Fans can catch 76 regular season games airing locally on Fan Duel Sports Network, KENS 5, and CWSA — 21 of those games will also stream nationally on ESPN, TNT, ABC, and NBA TV.
Concert
  • San Antonio native + Grammy award-wining Tejano music artist Elida Reyna is bringing her tour to the Alamo City in 2025. “Elida Reyna Y Avante” will be the artist’s final tour after 30+ years in the industry. (MySA)
San Antonian
  • Trinity University grad + former SA resident Daniel Lubetzy is the newest member of ABC’s “Shark Tank.” He graduated from the local university in 1990 with a bachelor’s degree in economics and international relations. Lubetsky will replace former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. (SA Current)
Listen
  • Coming off of a bye week, can the Cowboys defeat the bruised 49ers? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Finance

Civic

🥳 It’s time to celebrate

SATXtoday: Lower Broadway Make Ready Market
The Make Ready Market is one of many business you’ll find in the River North District near the Lower Broadway corridor in downtown. | Photo by the City of San Antonio
Proof that some construction projects do end in the Alamo City.

The City of San Antonio and its partners are hosting a grand opening block party for Lower Broadway on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. For those not familiar with the project, this section of Broadway received infrastructure improvements through a $56.9 million 2017 Bond Project and additional funding streams.

New features include ADA-compliant wheelchair ramps, lighting + streetscapes, on-street parking, and wider sidewalks. Earlier this year, two lane traffic reopened and the updated bike lanes opened along Avenue B + North Alamo Street last year.

To celebrate the end of this construction era, the River North Block Party at 821 Broadway St. will include:
  • Grand opening ceremony at 1:30 p.m.
  • Block party from 2 to 6 p.m.
  • Live music
  • A kids zone
  • A local vendor market
The event is free and open to the public.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by: Adriana


There are so many events happening in San Antonio this weekend. From soccer games, to Día de los Muertos celebrations, and grand openings it’s hard to choose what events to go to. If you need a little guidance, scroll through our events page or check out our specialty-curated fall events guide.

SATXtoday: City Editor Adriana Christian

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