The winner of the SATXtoday unofficial historical marker contest is St. Mary’s Cemetery. | Photo by Marie O.
The results
The votes are in for the SATXtoday historical markers contest. Check out the finalists below, including the contest winner decided by your votes.
The Lavaca Vaca
“A metal cow statue and sign that welcomes everyone into the historic Lavaca neighborhood. She greets every passerby, dresses up for all the holidays, and even gives rides to small children.”
Southside Lions Park
One of the first official Pride events was a picnic held at Southside Lions Park and is estimated to have seen 300 people attend, bringing their own dishes to the potluck.
Winner: St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery
An overwhelming majority voted for this cemetery to have a historical marker. Some of the heroes of the Alamo are buried there, along with the original owners of one of the most famous Texas boot companies. Many instrumental people in the history of San Antonio and Texas are buried there. It is a small cemetery, divided into four areas; Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
The cemetery was built to accommodate persons on foot, making it not accessible by car. There is a large cross and statue in the center, and was built originally for members of St. Mary’s church in San Antonio. It is a treasure.
It doesn’t stop there — we got more submissions than these. Just check out our map of unofficial historical locations — both locally and across the nation.
Events
Events
Friday, Dec. 13
Holiday Night City | 5-9:30 p.m. | Texas Public Radio | Cost of purchase | Enjoy a free holiday concert by All In Barbershop Quartet, Mariachi Las Alteñas and Los Gatos 512.
“It’s Never Too Late” | 6-9 p.m. | La Zona | Free | Walk through graffiti park and leave your mark at Colton Valentine’s first exhibition show.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Holiday Gift Market | Saturday, Dec. 14-Sunday, Dec. 15 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Hemisfair | Cost of purchase | Browse through a vendor market and get a gift for that special someone.
Museum Reach River of Lights | 4-8 p.m. | San Antonio River Lock & Dam | Free | Bring the family out for festive fun like a snow slide, live music, holiday treats, cookie decorating, photos with Santa, and donate presents to “Fill the Canoe.”
Artist Talk and Exhibition | 5-8 p.m. | Hot Box Gallery | Free | Meet muralist Jacksun Benavides and view his latest work during his first gallery show.
Sunday, Dec. 15
Deck the Paws | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden | $20+ | Bring your leashed furry family member for a festive day in the garden featuring a costume contest, canine vendors, free pup cups, live entertainment, and photos with Santa.
Holiday Market | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | SA Yacht Club | Cost of purchase | Sip, shop, and listen to live vinyl spinning at this pop-up market.
Santa Baby Drag Brunch | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Picks Bar | $45+ | Support local drag entertainment with a holiday-themed show and happy hour.
Inner City Development Toy Sale | 12 p.m. | Inner City Development | Free | Volunteer to stock shelves, greet shoppers, guide families, and assist with setup + breakdown.
“Wicked” Market | 12-5 p.m. | Feliz Modern | Cost of purchase | You’ll be popular with your friends when shopping + supporting local businesses.
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Yesterday, San Antonio City Council voted to ban horse-drawn cartridges over a five-year period. Animal Care Services has stopped issuing permits for horses used for downtown transportation. (KENS 5)
Arts
Local muralist Colton Valentine is opening his first gallery exhibition today in partnership with Centro San Antonio. It’s happening tonight at 337 W. Commerce St. from 6 to 9 p.m., and continues on Fridays + Saturdays in December.
Transit
325,709. That’s how many people rode on Amtrak’s Texas Eagle route in 2024, up 10.6% from last year. The Texas Eagle stops here in San Antonio and connects to cities like Austin, St. Louis, and Chicago.
List
San Antonio’s Signature made OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants of 2024. View the full list, and if you’re hungry for more check out our late-night bite City Guide.
Trending
Wondering what was on San Antonian’s minds this year? According to Google Year in Search 2024, people in our city were searching for things like “Dubai chocolate near me.” Pssst: To answer your search, we’d recommend Délice Chocolatier & Patisserie.
Film
You’ve heard of Barbenheimer and Glicked, now brace for… Babyratu? Snag an advanced ticket to see Nicole Kidman in “Babygirl” or check out Santikos for an upcoming “Nosferatu” viewing.
Sports
LSU got a huge boost to their team ahead of the Texas Bowl matchup against Baylor. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Baylor Bears with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Celebrate your special day with panoramic San Antonio views at The Skyline. | Photo by Darce Ross
It’s proposal season so check out this list of rentable venues in San Antonio.
Note: Guest counts and rates are based on estimations and various options available on each venue’s website. Please contact venue owners to inquire about current availability and current pricing.
Key features: Indoor dance hall, outdoor chapel + bar, as well as lodging options for overnight stays, plus a two-hour photography session before your special day.
Key features: Make your fairy tale wedding a reality by getting married in this recently-opened glass house. It also offers multiple packages that are tailored for your budget.
A cute custom gift under $20 — we like this custom name necklace and this minimalist personalized wallet. Personalize it just for them and watch their face light up when they open it. You’re so thoughtful.
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