With about 14% of the city’s population being over 65, it’s important to have easier access to resources that keep them and their homes crisp + chilly. | Photo by the City of San Antonio
It’s starting to heat up, and every San Antonian knows that the summer months are dreaded here — but the record-breaking high temperatures from June through August don’t stop us. However, there’s one population of folks who may have a harder time keeping cool: our senior citizens.
Gallery Talk: “Sport and Spectator” | 6-7 p.m. | McNay Art Museum | $0+ | In this interactive discussion, take a closer look at key pieces in the exhibition and explore its various themes.
Friday, April 25
2025 Margarita Pour Off | 8 p.m. | The Espee | $54 | Vote for your favorite marg and listen to live rock music.
Saturday, April 26
Silent Book Club Meeting | 1-3 p.m. | Berta Almaguer Dance Studio & Community Center | Free | Create space for yourself and your current read by meeting with this local group.
Sunday, April 27
Fiesta Flotilla | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Acequia Park | Free | This year’s medal celebrates “Falling Water” — the organization’s latest sculpture. Attend the event to get a free medal while supplies last.
Monday, April 28
Monday Night Yoga | 6-8 p.m. | San Pedro Creek Culture Park | Free | Recenter yourself with a refreshing yoga flow, enhanced by the sounds of the San Antonio River.
Construction of a 60,000 sqft medical building and 75,000 sqft parking garage is set to begin in July at the Rock at La Cantera. UT Health plans to lease a third of the medical building. The project is estimated to complete in July 2026. (San Antonio Express-News)
Open
Laika Cheesecakes & Espresso’s newest location is now open in the Helotes neighborhood at 11881 Bandera Rd. This makes for the perfect excuse to try its new Matcha Cheesecake.
Coming Soon
A new plant-based eatery is coming to Stone Oak next month. This is the second Saladworks and Frutta Bowls location in the city — it offers salads, smoothies, and açai bowls. (SA Current)
Community
This Saturday, April 26 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day — a biannual event that encourages community members to safely dispose of unwanted, unneeded, and expired prescription medications. Visit these locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, or place them in the station’s lobby dropbox year-round to do your part.
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Also on Saturday... is Independent Bookstore Day. Nowhere Bookshop is celebrating the occasion with exclusive day-of merch, new Fiesta medals, all-day happy hour, giveaways, and a golden ticket scavenger hunt (winner gets a year’s worth of audio books). Here’s more indie bookstore recommendations.
Sports
How are NIL deals reshaping college football’s landscape? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the SEC with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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$5,000. That’s how much your dog’s ACL surgery could cost if you don’t have pet insurance. With this plan, 90% of that could be reimbursed.*
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Try This
Today’s Best voting is in full swing and there is still time to give your two cents. Remember, you can vote once per day. Share the love for your favorite local businesses here.
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đź‘€ Introducing ad bundles
Our bundles secure your business more advertising space for less. | Graphic by 6AM City
The newest addition to our self-service ad portal — our advertising marketplace with no long-term contracts — is bundles. We’ve put some of our most popular products into two different offerings — each with a savings of 20%. Here’s the rundown:
Branded Content Bundle: Three placements in our newsletter, including a 75-word article and two text ads in the News Notes section.
A smart bird feeder that auto-captures and identifies 10,000+ bird species. It features an HD camera with a wide angle lens and full color night vision, Wi-Fi connectivity that allows you to receive real-time messages when a bird is detected, and a sturdy, waterproof fabrication for long-term use.
Catch me at Fiesta Fiesta this afternoon at Travis Park from 4 to 6 p.m. to get your hands on the 2025 SATXtoday Fiesta medal. I’ll be wearing my sarape — who knows, we may trade medals.
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