San Antonio winter weather event in 2021. | Photo by H-E-B- Newsroom
As temperatures drop in Alamo City, San Antonians should brush up on the City’s winter weather preparedness guide. Here are a few tips on how to prepare:
Wrap pipes running outside or under your house in pipe insulation or rags
Have extra blankets for warmth
Have sufficient heating fuel and seasoned wood (for those with a fireplace)
If you’ll need a place to stay warm, make a plan using this map
You can listen to NOAA Weather Radio or local television newscasts to get the latest information and instructions by local emergency management officials.
For more tips and resources for during and after a storm, tap the button below.
Resilient and Responsive: Artists and the Environment | Wednesday, Jan. 8-Friday, Jan. 17 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Culture Commons Gallery | Free | Explore humanity’s impact on the natural world through 28 artworks by local artists.
Thursday, Jan. 9
A Masterful Dash of Abstraction: Conversation with Carl Green | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Briscoe Western Art Museum | Free with admission | Learn more about the art that arose from the Great Depression from a wildland conservationist and Western American Art enthusiast.
Friday, Jan. 10
HADESTOWN | Friday, Jan. 10-Sunday, Jan. 12 | Times vary | Majestic Theater | $45+ | Come see how the world could be at this Tony Award-winning musical.
Saturday, Jan. 11
Navy All-American Bowl | 12 p.m. | Alamodome | $15+ | Cheer on future football stars in this East vs. West All-Star game featuring 100 top high school seniors.
Remembering La Matanza | 2 p.m. | Central Library | Free | Commemorate the Porvenir Massacre at this screening of two films exploring violence at the US-Mexico border.
The plan for a mixed-use development along Broadway is underway. The Historic and Design Review Commission will review the designs on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Peep the renderings which feature over 60,000 sqft of buildings + open-air walkways. (San Antonio Express-News)
Coming Soon
A new $2.7 million liquor store is coming to Schertz. Spec’s Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods is slated to begin construction on a 12,350-sqft building in April with a completion date set for October. (My SA)
Plan Ahead
DreamWeek — a summit to support the teachings of Martin Luther King Jr. — kicks off on Friday, Jan. 10. Look forward to over 250 events through Sunday, Jan. 26. Check out the event lineup. (KENS 5)
Art
A new mural honoring the nation’s armed forces will be unveiled at VFW Post 76 on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 6 p.m. The new artwork, Freedom Isn’t Free, is a part of Centro San Antonio’s Art Everywhere Project. See the map of installations around town.
Biz
A cryptocurrency mining company is setting up shop in San Antonio. HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. will move its headquarters from Vancouver, Canada to 7900 Callaghan Rd. (near Lincoln Center). (San Antonio Business Journal)
Sports
What’s next for the Bears after their loss to LSU in the Texas Bowl? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Baylor Bears with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Finance
High interest rates are daunting, so paying off credit card debt is a top New Year’s resolution for many Americans. If we told you there was a trending card that now has 0% intro APR on balance transfers well into 2026, would you believe us? You should.*
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