This brings the total number of San Antonio Sister City Agreements to 13, read on to learn more about the agreement, see the full list, and discover our Friendship Cities.
What is a Sister City?
Becoming “sisters” requires approval from both cities’ respective city councils in order to be official. The international program, Sister Cities International, was created after WWII for economic development, cultural, and technical exchanges between US cities, counties, and states with communities worldwide.
From 1953 on, we’ve made 13 cities around the world our “sisters”, from Kumamoto, Japan, Monterrey, Mexico, to Santa Cruz de Tenerife from the Canary Islands and more.
Farmers Market and Speed Dating | 4-9 p.m. | The Hayden Broadway | Cost of purchase | Register for rounds of speed dating, browse a farmers market, or just grab a table and enjoy a meal.
Drag Loteria | 7 p.m. | Ay Que Chula | Cost of purchase | Go head to head in this loteria game featuring local drag queen entertainment as well as a chance to win prizes.
Thursday, Feb. 13
Galentine’s Day at Aldaco’s: Heart Piñata Bash | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Aldaco’s | $88+ | Bring your friend for a three-course dinner, nine themed cocktails, and cap off the night with a heart-shaped piñata.
Valentine’s Day Eve Party | 10 p.m.-1 a.m. | Main Plaza | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the day of love with a photo booth, pop-up market, food vendors, and sign your lock to put on the Love Lock Bridge.
Friday, Feb. 14
Romance & Revenge Book Fair | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Nowhere Bookshop | Cost of purchase | Browse books recommended by staff whether you’re in the lovey dovey mood or are feeling a bit of spite.
Valentine’s Date Night | 5-11 p.m. | PopStroke | $87+ | It’s love at first par as your ticket includes golf passes for two, appetizer, two entrees, and a champagne toast.
NEISD voted late Monday night to close Wilshire Elementary School, Clear Spring Elementary School, and Driscoll Middle School at the start of the 2025-2026 school year. The closures are a result of the district’s $39 million budget deficit. (SA Report)
Opening
A new Five Below is having its grand opening on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 14036 Nacogdoches Rd. The first 100 customers will receive a free drawstring bag with purchase, as well as free hot dogs, live music, trivia with prizes, and kid activities. Doors open at 10 a.m.
Wellness
A new Crunch Fitness is coming to the Elm Creek neighborhood. Located at 10103 Wurzbach Rd., it’s running a membership deal for the first 500 who sign up. For even more local gyms, give our City Guide a flex.
Sports
San Antonio FC announced their lineup of promotional and community nights for the upcoming season. Expect $3 hot dog, $2 sodas, and $1 beer nights to make a return as well as a 10th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, April 12.
Eat
Curry Boys BBQ is cooking up something special for Valentine’s Day on Friday, Feb. 14. Bring your partner (or friend) for a bowl of barbacoa with red curry and rice. Wash it down with a $5 glass of wine or with homemade cheesecakes. Grab yours from 11 a.m. to sellout at both locations.
Listen
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Finance
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I’m a simple person when it comes to a Valentine’s Day gift idea — chocolate. Some of the best I’ve tasted comes from the Swiss Chocolate Shoppe, plus it’s a local business. Which makes it tastier in my opinion.
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