Get to know the city with a river barge tour. | Photo by Visit San Antonio
You know the text: “Hey, what should I do while I’m in San Antonio? I need recommendations.”
Next time that message rolls in, don’t sweat it — just send this list. It’s your go-to guide for showing off the best of the Alamo City (and making any visitor an instant fan).
Food + drink
Grab lunch at Pearl, a district packed with top-tier restaurants, boutiques, and a weekend farmers market.
Fun fact: The “Alamo” is thought to have been named after a cottonwood tree. | Photo via Unsplash
Book a guided or self-paced tour at The Alamo to step inside one of Texas’ most iconic landmarks.
Visit the historic San Fernando Cathedral — and don’t miss “The Saga,” a stunning video art projection on its facade shown at 9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday year-round.
Experience a taste of old Mexico at the vibrant Historic Market Square, filled with local vendors, food, and live performances.
Early voting for the Nov. 4 election is underway and continues through Friday, Oct. 31 in Bexar County. See what’s on the ballot + find a polling location near you. (San Antonio Express-News)
Biz
Goodwill San Antonio has revealed its timeline for renovating the Rosa Verde Towers into a new headquarters + job training hub. The $42 million project will kick off at the beginning of 2026 and should be finished in early 2027. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Announced
Bandit BBQ & Burgers has permanently closed just months after returning from a three-year hiatus. Staff shared the news via Instagram, stating they’ve “reached a point where continuing is no longer possible.”
Number
$61 million. That’s the price tag on renovations at Amazon’s newly purchased warehouse in San Antonio’s East Side. The 560,000-sqft space will be converted into an operations facility, with construction expected to be completed by April 2026. (San Antonio Express-News)
Closed
After 11 years of business, Freetail Brewing Co.’s Southtown taproom has quietly shuttered, and its building is now listed for sale. Don’t fret — you can still visit its original pub on Loop 1604. (San Antonio Current)
Sports
The Spurs took on Dallas last night to start the new season. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Home
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Finance
Some dealerships might be saying “no” to outside financing — but don’t let them steer you away from a better deal. Here’s why pre-approval matters and how to stay in control of your auto loan from start to finish.*
With fall comes local-favorite festivals + live music (catch us at Paul McCartney this weekend). Luckily, these hearing aids are the world’s first with multi-stream processing, designed to help you engage in conversations effortlessly (even in noisy environments). Explore a no-risk trial.*
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Wellness
Living with chronic pain in Texas? You might now qualify for medical cannabis. Thanks to recent updates to the state’s Compassionate Use Program, Texans with chronic pain can talk to a doctor from the comfort of their home and get a prescription. Texas Original makes it easy — and offers 20% off your first order.†‡*
Meet Naná Echéri, the first and only living plant Catrina. She’s greeting guests at the San Antonio Botanical Garden‘s entrance now through Tuesday, Nov. 4 in honor of Diá de los Muertos. Here’s what makes her so remarkable:
She’s 16-ft tall and features 120 plants from 10 different species.
Her name translates to Mother Earth in Purépecha.
She was designed by local artist Regina Moya in collaboration with horticulturist Layni Langham.
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Did you know this October could be San Antonio’s driest on record? It’s been about 45 days since the Alamo City has seen any beneficial rainfall, putting this month on track to rival conditions not seen since 1952.
