I first met Isa at a book reading at the cozy Nowhere Bookshop in January. I wasn’t sure what to expect, having not read her books yet, but the passages she shared immediately grabbed me.
Garden Nights | 6-9 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden | $13+ | Take a stroll through San Antonio’s oasis with extended night hours, browse a vendor market, watch live performances, and eat + drink your way on your tour.
Still Brewing Art | 6-8 p.m. | San Antonio Museum of Art | $0+ | Ring in your weekend with a trip to the museum + enjoy a night market, themed tours, art activities, and live music.
Saturday, April 12
Noche de Romance | 7:30 p.m. | Plaza Guadalupe | $25+ | It’s a night of boleros, baladas and rancheras performed by award-winning Mariachi Azteca de America.
Sunday, April 13
Pottery Market | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | Curator Coffee | Cost of purchase | Kick-off your Sunday with a local ceramic market by the SA Potters Guild.
New data from Axios reveals that Gen Z is buying more into the local real estate market. The generation made up 14% of San Antonio mortgage applications in 2024. Young homeowners are getting creative by splitting the mortgage with friends or scooping up affordable rental properties. (Axios San Antonio)
Biz
The City of San Antonio is giving away $1.4 million in grants to businesses that have been affected by downtown road construction as reported by the Express-News. Businesses are able to apply in May and June for grants ranging from $2,000 to $35,000.
Tech
Southwest Research Institute unveiled its latest innovation: markerless motion capture for 3D animation. The Biomechanical Evaluation and Animation Motion Capture system is a simplified solution to record human movement for virtual properties like video games and movies. No more green dots.
Pets
Meet Meatlug, Grump, and Stormfly — three pups available for adoption at Animal Care Services’ Paw-Changa Adoption Fiesta event happening this Saturday, April 12. General admission is free but there are early passes available for purchase at $25.
Health
This week is National Public Health Week (NPHW) and Metro Health is honoring the 30th NPHW anniversary with a host of events like tomorrow’s Public Health Fest at Rosedale Park from 4 to 7 p.m. Expect free food, live music, Fiesta medal giveaways, and health vendors.
Sports
Can the Silver and Black bounce back from a challenging season? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Finance
We know you’re smart (you subscribe to SATXtoday, after all), but we all have our blind spots when it comes to spending. Here are the 11 dumbest things smart people waste money on.*
Shop
Put your business’s product or service in front of 70,000+ locals in our upcoming Parents’ Gift Guide. Don’t wait — secure your spot just in time for Mother’s Day + Father’s Day celebrations.
The Buy
The Buy
We all want the best for our pets, and premium care can come at a premium cost. With pet insurance, you can reduce the strain on your budget, whether it’s for treating a chronic condition or an unexpected emergency.*
I’m going to be honest with you: Now that Final Four is wrapped up, I feel like I can let out a huge sigh of relief. It was a privilege to cover this major sporting event and I can understand why the NCAA goes all out. Alas, your beloved editor is tired.
I can’t rest too much though, Fiesta is right around the corner.
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