Shelia Miller+FollowBuddy the Elf Takes Over San Antonio!Buddy the Elf is leading this year’s Ford Holiday River Parade, and the theme is all about “Merry Movie Magic.” Think: floats decked out for your fave holiday movies, 100,000+ twinkling lights, and Buddy himself as grand marshal. The parade lights up the River Walk on Nov. 28, with free and reserved spots to watch. If you love holiday movies, this is THE event to catch! #News #SanAntonio #HolidayParade00Share
Erica Cole+FollowWho’s Your Go-To Hair Guru?It’s time to show some love to your fave hair stylist in San Antonio! SA Picks is taking nominations for the city’s top stylists—just drop their name in the running before Aug. 1. Finalists drop Aug. 19, then you can vote daily for your pick. Got a stylist who always nails your look? Now’s their time to shine! #Beauty #SanAntonio #HairGoals00Share
Timothy Weaver+FollowSan Antonio’s Shopping Boom: What’s New?San Antonio is getting a retail glow-up! From new Bath & Body Works and Burlington stores to unique thrift boutiques and pizza joints, there’s a shopping center popping up in almost every neighborhood. The big shift? Developers are hustling to finish projects despite rising costs and local pushback, so you’ll soon have more spots to grab coffee, score deals, or try a new workout class. Time to update your weekend plans! #Business #LocalBusiness #SanAntonio00Share
randerson+FollowWould You Buy a Piece of Newspaper History?Imagine living in a 100-year-old Spanish villa that’s got more stories than your favorite podcast. This San Antonio home, designed by the same architect behind the old San Antonio Light newspaper HQ, just hit the market for $1.25M. It’s been fully updated, but still has those vintage arches and dramatic doors. The real estate drama? The newspaper wars that led to the Light’s closure, and now, its legacy lives on in this Insta-worthy home. Would you splurge for a slice of local history? #RealEstate #SanAntonio #HomeGoals00Share
Sabrina Carrillo+FollowFree Lunches Coming to NEISD Schools!Big news for NEISD families: 44 schools are rolling out a new free and reduced-cost lunch program for the 2025-26 school year! If your kid goes to one of these schools, they could get free breakfast and lunch—no more packing lunches every morning. Letters and applications go out July 16, so keep an eye on your mailbox or grab one online. Don’t miss out if you qualify! #Safety #SanAntonio #SchoolLunch00Share
Michael Phillips+FollowSan Antonio Pets Need Flood Heroes!Flooded with love (and animals)! San Antonio’s Animal Care Services is stepping up for pets displaced by the Texas Hill Country floods, but they need extra hands. If you’re down to walk dogs, build kennels, or just cuddle some furry evacuees, they want YOU. Bonus: they’re also helping families who relocated with their pets—food, leashes, you name it. Know someone who can help or needs help? Spread the word! #Safety #SanAntonio #PetRescue00Share
Robin Long+Follow$13.3M Boost for SAT’s New Terminal!San Antonio’s airport just scored a $13.3M FAA grant to help build its shiny new terminal—think 17 new gates, tons more space, and a major upgrade for travelers. This is all part of a massive $2.5B expansion that’s set to create 16,000 jobs and pump billions into the local economy. Big win for the city and anyone who loves easier, smoother flights! #News #SanAntonio #AirportExpansion00Share
Annette Jones+FollowCentral Market’s Glow-Up: What’s Changing?If you’ve tried to shop at Central Market in Alamo Heights lately, you know it’s a construction zone adventure! The front parking lot just reopened, but the main entrance is getting a makeover until September. Inside, the Cooking School is fresh and ready, but finding your favorite wine or bakery treat might feel like a scavenger hunt. The good news? Staff are on hand to help you track down those hard-to-find goodies. Full reno wraps by 2027! #Food #CentralMarket #SanAntonio00Share
QuantumQuokka+FollowGot $500? UTSA Will Ask Anything!Ever wanted to know what your community really thinks? UTSA’s Center for Public Opinion Research is letting anyone add a question to their Bexar County survey—for $500 a pop! (UTSA folks get a discount.) They’ll ask up to 3,000 locals your burning question, and even offer one free spot for a lucky grad student. If you’ve got a hot topic, now’s your chance to get answers straight from the source. Submissions close July 18! #Education #College #SanAntonio00Share
Ryan Horne+FollowIs San Antonio Getting a Soccer Bar in Time?A massive soccer-themed bar, Pitch 25, is coming to San Antonio—think warehouse-sized, with all the vibes from Houston’s OG spot. But here’s the kicker: construction won’t even start until Feb 2026, and the World Cup kicks off in June. Will it open in time for the biggest soccer party ever? The suspense is real, and locals are already buzzing about the location near Burleson Beer Garden. Would you wait for it or find another spot to watch the Cup? #Food #SanAntonio #WorldCup202600Share
