We crunched the numbers and compiled your official SATXtoday’s Best nominees. Now comes the fun part: Voting. Now through Friday, April 25 you can vote for your favorites in each category. Winners will be announced Monday, May 5.
🥤 Reduce, reuse, and shop local
Buy a bottle of your favorite aguas frescas from Viva La Calle and bring it back for a discount. | Photo by Viva La Calle
It’s well established that supporting + shopping local in San Antonio is totally our vibe. What if there was a way to buy local, recycle, and save money? That’s a win win in our book.
Here are three San Antonio spots offering discounts for going green.
Laika Cheesecake & Espresso
The hardest part is choosing which of this week’s flavors you want to indulge in. If you go the route of its cheesecake jar packs, collect 10 + bring them back washed to either location for a free cheesecake jar of your choice.
Viva La Calle
You know we’re a fan of its aguas frescas. But did you know you can take home a bottle of your favorite flavor? Even better, bring back the clean container for half-off your refill. Find it at the Pearl Farmers Market + Alamo Quarry Market on the weekends.
Spring Break Movie | 2-4 p.m. | Collins Garden Library | Free | Bring your favorite snacks for a showing of “Kung Fu Panda 4.”
Thursday, March 13
Starlight Movie Series | 6-10 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden | $22+ | Consider this your golden ticket to see “Wonka” in the garden.
Friday, March 14
“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” in Concert | Friday, March 14-Saturday, March 15 | Times vary | Empire Theatre | $40+ | Relive the magic of the Wizarding World by listening to the spell-binding score of the second “Harry Potter” film.
Saturday, March 15
Fresh Start | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Press Coffee Broadway | Cost of purchase | Come for the free Topo Chico and stay for the (coffee) house party.
Sunday, March 16
Sunday Drag Brunch: Wicked Theme | 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Picks Bar | $45+ | Defy gravity (and brunch expectations) by watching local queens performing their best Oz-themed routines.
Empowering girls through friendship, fun, and confidence
Presented by Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas
Girls can express themselves and be their authentic selves with Girl Scouts. | Photo provided by Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas
We get it — Girl Scout cookie season is exciting (and yes, we did purchase our Thin Mints), but there’s so much more to the organization than delicious treats.
Today’s Girl Scouts take charge of their journeys, choosing from a range of activities designed to help them grow in confidence, courage, and character. Think:
Girl Scouts is girl-led and designed for the modern girl, giving her the freedom to decide what she wants to do and learn.
Photo provided by Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas
The program gives girls the tools they need to create the world they want to live in. Along the way, they build lasting friendships, explore new passions, and uncover hidden talents — all while discovering who they are and what they’re capable of.
Psst... It’s the perfect time to get your child involved. Troops are forming for girls of all ages, and Daisy recruitment is open for kindergarten to first-graders. Plus, summer camp registration is available for both sleepover and day camps.
San Antonio-founded Southwest Airlines is changing its bag policy. For tickets purchased on or after May 28, customers who aren’t in the Select Business class will have to pay for checked bags. Southwest declined to release bag pricing. Planning a trip soon? Take a look at our SAT guide. (CNBC)
Civic
In honor of yesterday being 3-11 Day, The City of San Antonio released an updated version of its 311SA app. Updates include a redesigned home screen, enhanced search, detailed reports, and a community leader board. Don’t know what to report? Might we suggest our city’s pesky potholes.
Drink
It’s rooftop season. Rosario’s is offering drink specials for its rooftop patio visitors for the rest of the month. Happening Thursday + Sunday, open to close, and Friday + Saturday until 7 p.m., guests can enjoy $5 domestics, $6 house wine, and $7 house margaritas. Get more happy hour inspo.
Announced
Submissions are now open for the 2025 H-E-B Quest for Texas Best. Texas-made products compete for $100,000 and the opportunity to be stocked on the grocers shelves across the state. Submissions close Wednesday, April 23.
Outdoors
Night owls, it’s your time to shine. Later this week, a total lunar eclipse will be visible across the US, illuminating the moon in a dusty red hue called a “blood worm moon.” Here in San Antonio, the total eclipse will begin on Friday at 1:26 a.m. (NPR)
Sports
Coach Sark talked about the upcoming Texas Football schedule, QB Arch Manning’s development as a leader, Duane Akina’s return to Austin, and much more. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Job
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The Buy
The Buy
A pair of buttery soft joggers. They’re available in 16 different colors, including posh pastels like pink suede and mint green that are perfect for spring.
I was able to take my sister to the San Antonio Museum of Art over the weekend and she absolutely loved it. I’m planning to take her to the McNay next for its new “Sport and Spectator” exhibit. See y’all there.
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