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Board Game Night | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Dragon’s Lair Medical Center | Free | Join the San Antonio Board Gamers for a game night and browse new-released comics while visiting.
ICE! at JW Marriott San Antonio | 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa | $21+ | See two million pounds of ice sculptures that have been hand-carved with the theme of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”
After less than a year in business, Axeshack in Cibolo is closing its doors on Sunday, Dec. 29. In a Facebook post, the eatery cited an unexpected fire inspection which requires the establishment to do some costly modifications. Axeshack is running happy hour specials and modified business hours until then.
Ranked
San Antonio ranked No. 18 on Clever Real Estate’s “The Best Cities and States in the US.” Our scores were high in categories like prettiest place, most desirable rank, and nicest residents.
Tech
There’s a new app in town.Mozi lets you know when you’re in the same city or at the same event as other friends. If you’re headed to Holidays on Houston Street (or any other winter events), for instance, you can use the app to meet up with other people you know who’ll be there.
Sports
$3.79 billion. That’s how much the San Antonio Spurs are worth. The Spurs come in at No. 20 in the 2024 franchise valuations ranking — right above the Indiana Pacers. Sorry not sorry, INDYtoday. (Sportico)
Number
$1.14 trillion. That’s the staggering number that consumer credit card debt reached in 2024, highlighting a widespread financial struggle. If your debt exceeds $10,000, Freedom Debt Relief could help with a personalized debt settlement plan + creditor negotiations — all with one low monthly payment.*
Trending
Did you know that Amazon offers limited-edition wardrobe collections? Sign up to receive text notifications from The Drop + you’ll be the first to know about styles that are made-to-order just for you.*
The Buy
The Buy
A beanie bottle stopper — because it’s only fair that your unfinished bottle of wine gets to sport a winter look this season, too.
This is my last wrap of 2024, y’all. It has been a pleasure writing stories for you and I hope you learned something new about San Antonio this year. I can’t wait to see y’all again in the New Year. If you have any story suggestions (or just want to say hello), send me an email.