Civic Park was among many San Antonio parks to receive major upgrades in the last year. | Rendering provided by Hemisfair
Hike, hike, baby — San Antonio parks are getting an upgrade.
Cuellar Park on the West Side is poised to receive $200,000 in renovations from the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department.
The park, which sits on 27 acres and offers a swimming pool, fitness stations, and various ball fields and tennis courts, is due for a facelift. According to city documents, the department will be improving a trail at the beloved park and repairing a cracked basketball court, as well as adding a brand-new restroom facility. Construction is set to begin in December and be completed by early March.
It’s been a big year or two for park lovers in San Antonio: Multiple new parks opened last year — including Berkley V. & Vincent M. Dawson Park and Charis Park.
“In the Shadows, Our Ghosts Lurk” Art Exhibit | Wednesday, July 30-Sunday, Sept. 7 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Blue Star Contemporary | Free | Don’t miss this unique art installment in which artists respond to what curator Fabiola Iza calls “that omniscient gaze,” or how modern technology has contributed to surveillance culture.
Magician Matt Marcy at the Magic Saloon | Wednesday, July 30-Sunday, Aug. 3 | Magic Saloon | Prices vary | Book your tickets today to this unique magic show and prepare for much laughter, unexpected surprises, and incredible illusions.
Thursday, July 31
Nature Center Outdoor Adventures | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Trueheart Ranch Nature Park | Free | Come connect with nature, get your hands dirty, and make some memories with guided activities every other hour.
Friday, Aug. 1
1st Friday Kundalini and Sound Bowls | 7-8:30 p.m. | Blue Heart Studio | $21+ | Practice breathing techniques and work on your yoga poses with this end-of-the-week reset.
OZZFEST: An Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Show | 8 p.m. | Paper Tiger | Free with ticket | Don’t miss this tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne by System of a Brown with hits from Ozzy and Black Sabbath.
Locals Day | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Briscoe Western Art Museum | Free | Bexar County residents get free admission to the museum on select days, so come enjoy a scavenger hunt and planned education series.
Ding-dong, the heat is dead. While the heat wave continues through today, a two-or-three-degree temperature drop and some moisture should return — and give welcome relief to San Antonians — by Thursday. A chance of rain returns from Thursday, July 31, through Saturday, Aug. 2. (KSAT)
Concert
Texan musicians Kodak Black, Austin Mahone, and others are set to headline a “Heart of the Hill Country” concert Friday, Aug. 1 in support of Hill Country flood relief. The show starts at 7 p.m. at the former Rustic site, which closed last year but has been resurrected for a few select events. (MySA)
Announced
Hallmark University is working alongside San Antonio’s Ready to Work program to provide more local workforce opportunities. The institution will be providing $13.9 million in tuition assistance to go toward San Antonio education and job placement, with funding poised to be approved in May. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Opening
A new Shipley Do-Nuts is opening near Lackland Air Force Base at 234 Valley Hi Drive on Friday, Aug. 1 — bringing its signature octagonal donuts and famed kolaches to the far west side. All visitors opening day will receive a free glazed donut. (San Antonio Culture Map)
Coming Soon
Curious Twins, a ghost-tour pair, has purchased the abandoned — and purportedly haunted — Yorktown Memorial Hospital outside of San Antonio. The duo has been giving tours of the site for years but as owners, they will expand its profile, adding a gift shop, overnight paranormal investigations and private rentals. (San Antonio Current)
Edu
Texas A&M University-San Antonio is rolling out its first doctoral progam in educational leadership starting in fall 2026. The program will require 54 credits for completion and offer evening and weekend classes. Specializations offered will include early childhood education, special education, bilingual education, district-level leadership, and multidisciplinary approaches. (KSAT)
Eat
This week, “Food & Wine” shouted out the five best pre-made H-E-B foods that every San Antonian should try. For H-E-B fans, they were obvious choices: the brand’s iconic tortillas and pre-marinated, pre-seasoned fajita and taco meat, as well as its tarragon pecan chicken salad, fresh guacamole, and True Texas BBQ spicy pickles. (San Antonio Culture Map)
Community
Literary arts organization Gemini Ink is giving teens at the Bexar County Juvenile Detention Center a second lease on life — and creative expression — through a free monthly Zoom Teen Writing Circle. Select writings are published each year by the organization, which also partners with other nonprofits like recovery centers for women. (KSAT)
Sports
Host Jeff Garcia and fan Angel Gutierrez dissect the San Antonio Spurs’ recent moves, including the Luke Kornet signing and Cedi Osman trade. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Meet Jacob. With hundreds of animals displaced in the recent Hill Country floods, there’s never been a better time to open your heart — and home — to a new furry friend. Can you help this handsome fellow out?
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Speaking of San Antonio parks, I am ridiculously excited about next week’s outdoor showing of “The Princess Bride” at Helton Nature Park. Bring a blanket and snacks and go revisit shrieking eels and fairy-tale romance in the beauty of nature.
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