Consider this a San Antonian’s guide to New Year’s resolutions. | Photo by Lalo Garcia
According to WalletHub, San Antonio ranks No. 88 on its list of best cities for keeping New Year’s resolutions. Challenge accepted.
Still thinking about goals for the year, even if formal resolutions aren’t your thing? We’re taking a look at some of the most common ones and offering a few local tips to help stay on track.
Spend less money
Plans don’t have to come with a price tag. San Antonio has many no-cost activities around town, from select museums and landmarks to parks and hiking trails. When it’s time to eat, there are plenty of local spots where $10 goes a long way.
Stay active
San Antonio is full of ways to keep moving, and this list of local gyms covers everything from weightlifting and personal training to dancing and boxing. Other options include pickleball, yoga, and run clubs that make it easy to move at your own pace.
A new H-E-B on the Far Westside officially opened yesterday. Shoppers lined up at 6 a.m. to explore the new store, which features a Texas True BBQ restaurant, a pharmacy, and one of the grocer’s largest beverage selections. (MySA)
Biz
Pearl is looking for a new leader. CEO Mesha Millsap stepped down from the role at 2025’s end, stating she’s “incredibly proud of what we have built together during my 18 years here.” A search for her replacement is underway. (San Antonio Report)
Closed
Biff Buzby’s Burgers has closed its doors indefinitely after 25 years in business. Staff took to social media to announce the closure, thanking longtime customers and stating the decision “did not come easy.”
Film
A new reality television show will soon be filmed in San Antonio. Production company For The People Pictures has secured funding for the show’s first season, which will follow six individuals doing “extraordinary things” in the Alamo City. (MySA)
Edu
After closing in spring 2024, UT-San Antonio’s Institute of Texan Cultures will reopen in its temporary home, the Frost Bank Tower, on Thursday, Jan. 29. Pro tip: Visit during the museum’s first week of reopening for free admission. (San Antonio Current)
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Health
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Don’t try to sip your screen — you’ll need to venture to La Fonda on Main (aka San Antonio’s oldest Mexican restaurant) to get your hands on these mocktails.
If you’re celebrating Dry January this month, here are a few more local spots with delicious zero-proof drinks:
The Hayden | Dr. Lampenstein’s Celery Soda is crafted with a family recipe of celery syrup along with soda water + lime.
Box St. Social | The Topo Chica is made with Mexican Limonada and mineral water.
Hot Joy | The Cosmic Fizz has Coca-Cola with lime, cherry, and coconut.
Every Thursday, lululemon adds new markdowns to its We Made Too Much section. Read: Deals, on deals, on deals. This is what we’re shopping this week:
Have you wondered why many of San Antonio’s landmarks are glowing red this month? In honor of National Blood Donor Month, the city is sending a visual thank you to the Alamo City’s blood donors. If that’s you, consider this your sign to keep saving lives in 2026.
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