Name a better combo than reading + shopping local. We’ll wait. | Photo by City of San Antonio
Here at SATXtoday, you may already know we’re big on celebrating local, especially our city’s small businesses. Which is why a week dedicated to highlighting the heart of our communities is right up our alley.
Enter: Small Business Week — a national initiative that acknowledges and celebrates the contributions of small businesses — that we’ll be celebrating from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10.
We want to join in on the celebrations by highlighting some of the best small businesses in our city.
This is where we need your help.
If you own a local small business or know someone who does, celebrate Small Business Week with us by filling out a form about your business. We’ll be selecting businesses to feature in our newsletter throughout the week.
Complete the form by Sunday, March 16 and we’ll include it in our interactive map and coverage for Small Business Week.
Loft Lecture: Between the Notes | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Agarita Loft | Free | Join Agarita’s Daniel Anastasio as he explains the limits of sheet music and how personal choices influences performing.
Friday, Feb. 28
Ballet in the Park | 7-8 p.m. | Travis Park | Free | Get a preview of the new season from Ballet San Antonio and bring the blankets + chairs for a comfortable night of art.
Saturday, March 1
Big Day of Play | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The DoSeum | $18 | Celebrate the DoSeum’s 10-year anniversary with the grand opening of its latest exhibit “Uniquely Us: Understanding Race and Building Unity.”
Sunday, March 2
Spring Fling Kawaii Market | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Curator Coffee | Cost of purchase | Get a first taste of spring with vendors selling fresh flowers, jewelry, mystery boxes, art, candles, and more.
Monday, March 3
Movie Mondays | Pearl Park | Cost of purchase | Make your way to The Pearl for a showing of “A League of Their Own.”
Tuesday, March 4
Downtown West Run Club | 5:30-7 p.m. | Weston Common | Free | Lace up your running shoes for a three-mile run through downtown.
Find candidates who want to work right here, right now. | Gif by 6AM City
Local job boards are a total game-changer — for both job seekers and businesses. Instead of sifting through endless listings, they focus on quality over quantity, connecting employers with candidates who actually want to work in the area. That means fewer relocation headaches and better retention.
For big and small businesses, it’s a smart way to connect with candidates who understand the local community and culture. Plus, hiring locally usually means a faster, smoother hiring process. Whether you’re looking for a job or trying to fill one, SATXtoday Job Board keeps things simple, practical, and close to home.
Yesterday, ERCOT approved a $54 million CPS Energy plan plan to replace two natural gas power plants with 15 diesel-fueled mobile generators from Houston. (San Antonio Report)
Eat
The students at the Culinary Institute of America are running a cafe + bakery pop-up at SAVOR inside the Historic Pearl. The live classroom is offering sweet and savory baked goods as well as coffee, smoothies, and aguas frescas. It runs now through Saturday, April 26.
Civic
Building permits for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have increased 38% in the past two years, as reported by Axios San Antonio. This is due to a City Council resolution in 2022 that made it easier to build ADUs. Looking to add a casita? Get the 4-1-1. (Axios San Antonio)
Sports
The Wagner Lady Thunderbirds are headed the Texas UIL 5A-Division 1 state championship. They’re taking on Denton Ryan Raiders at the Alamodome this Saturday, March 1 at 1 p.m.
State
Next time you’re in Galveston, make a note to visit Gaido’s. The seafood restaurant was crowned the winner of the James Beard Foundation’s America’s Classics: Texas Award and has been a staple in the seaside community for 114 years.
Number
$1,000. That’s how much we’re looking to raise to support our staff and mission here at SATXtoday — and our fundraising ends tomorrow. If you love the free community resource you’re reading right now (we sure do), support us today with a one-time donation. See how close we are to our goal.
Listen
Protecting C.J. Stroud is the Texans’ top priority this offseason. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Houston Texans with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Number
$2,101. That’s the record-breaking price that car insurance premiums are projected to reach in 2025. Read: It’s more important than ever to make sure you’re not overpaying. Review Money’s best car insurance list to see if you could save (maybe up to $1,300 a year).*
The Buy
The Buy
Your two new best friends to speed up blow drys: a really good hairbrush and Kenra Platinum’s time-saving blow dry spray. The Wet Brush hairbrush features a vented design for faster airflow plus heat-resistant bristles, while the 4.7-star rated Kenra spray detangles, smooths, and decreases blow-dry time by 50%.
I wrote today’s edition from the comfy cushions of Silhouette Coffee located inside Art of Cellaring. 10/10 latte and talking with the owner Gabe is sure to brighten your day. It’s open Wednesday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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