Learn about all the ways to save money by going electric, from your car to your lawn mower. | Photo by CPS Energy
Who doesn’t love saving money? CPS Energy is offering home owners rebates for replacing their gas-guzzling lawn tools with greener versions. Behold: The Mow Down Smog Program.
Here’s how the program works: Purchase an electrified lawn tool, and you can earn up to a $60 bill credit on your next energy statement. It’s that easy.
Check out the qualifying tools as well as their rebate amounts:
Cordless Mower (battery powered or push): $60
Corded mower: $30
String trimmer: $15
Edger: $15
Blower: $15
Hedge trimmer: $15
To redeem the rebate, CPS Energy customers should fill out this form (here’s the Spanish version). The items must be purchased between March 1, 2025 and Aug. 31, 2025.
Looking for more ways to save some green while going green? Mow-sey on over to our cost effective home improvement guide.
Frost Shred-It | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Frost Bank North Frost Financial Center | Free | Clean out your filing cabinet with complimentary shredding services and sweet treats.
Wednesday, April 30
Fiesta Furr-Ever Adoption Special | 12-7 p.m. | The Animal Defense League of Texas | Free | Find your new furry family member with waived adoption fees, a pet starter bag, and discounts + deals from local organizations.
Thursday, May 1
La Semana Alegre at Hemisfair | Thursday, May 1-Friday, May 2 | 5-11 p.m. | Civic Park | $0+ | It’s Friday eve, so move, groove, and shake to cumbia, alt-rock, and live DJ sets during this Fiesta event.
Friday, May 2
First Friday Flix | 7 p.m. | Frost Plaza at the Rock at La Cantera | Free | Bring the kiddos early and cool via the Plaza’s splash pad then bust out the blankets + chairs for a showing of “Luca.”
Saturday, May 3
McNay Print Fair 2025 | Saturday, May 3-Sunday, May 4 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | McNay Art Museum | Cost of purchase | Art dealers from around the country converge on the McNay’s grounds for an elevated print fair featuring paintings, drawings, and photographs for sale.
Visit San Antonio’s President & CEO Marc Anderson has decided not to renew his contract with the organization. A nationwide search is underway for its next president & CEO. Mario Bass is currently serving as Interim President & CEO to help with the transition.
Closing
The Jason Dady Restaurant Group announced that it is not renewing its lease at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Jardín’s final day of operation is Saturday, May 31.
Plan Ahead
May the Fourth be with you. “Star Wars” fans have a reason to look forward to Sunday, May 4 for the Rock at La Cantera’s lightsaber celebration. Fans can expect the original trilogy to be shown starting at 12 p.m. as well as themed trivia between movies.
Real Estate
The City of San Antonio and Bexar County cut the ribbon on a rehabilitated apartment complex yesterday. It adds 84 units in addition to the renovated 150. The rehabilitation project is one of six that local officials are constructing through the 2022 Affordable Housing Bond. (TPR)
Eat
San Antonio was snubbed from OpenTable’s “Top 100 Brunch Restaurants.” We may be biased, but have they eaten at Liberty Bar? What SATX brunch spot would you add to the list? Let us know.
Sports
Will Lance McCullers make his next start with the Astros? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Houston Astros with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Announced
You’re awesome — thank you so much for taking a moment to participate in our survey we ran on April 10. We’re excited to announce our winner. Drumroll please. Congrats to Karen W. Keep an eye out for future opportunities to share your thoughts and enter for a chance to win.
Featured Deal
San Antonio Botanical Garden is “Still Blooming After 45 Years.” To celebrate the garden’s anniversary, they’re offering 15% off new memberships or renewals through Wednesday, April 30, with code GARDEN45. Snag the deal.*
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The Buy
The car tech upgrades you need ahead of summer road trips for better, safer driving:
🗺️ No more phone in your cup holder — keep navigation instructions in your eyeline with a suction cup phone mount equipped with one-button release.
🔊 Skip plugging in your phone to activate CarPlay and use this wireless CarPlay adapter for a faster, more reliable bluetooth connection.
🚙 A front and rear dash cam can make all the difference in a fender bender — this one captures crystal-clear footage even at night.
📲 Everyone gets to charge their devices at once with a four-port car charger that’s here to end road trip squabbles.
🌸 Looking for an air freshener upgrade? This No. 1 best-selling wood air freshener looks chic on your sun visor.
Over the weekend, I went to the San Antonio River Authority’s Fiesta Flotilla and it was amazing. Not only did I meet new and current readers (thank you, by the way), but the event turned into one of my favorite Fiesta festivities. If you can next year, make a plan to attend. I highly recommend it.
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