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Hello San Antonio! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: New eateries on deck, Zoorassic Park, and Matilda: the musical + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New name, same care: Methodist Healthcare finalized its Aug. 1 acquisition of 18 Texas MedClinic urgent care sites in San Antonio, which will rebrand to CareNow Urgent Care while hours and insurance remain unchanged -- read the full story.
New eateries on deck: Six spots are coming, including a seafood-forward cantina by Carlos and Clarece Clavijo opening in August and wine-country-inspired restaurant to pour 60 wines on tap this summer at La Cantera -- see the full lineup.
Dining deals return soon: San Antonio Restaurant Weeks will run three weeks starting Saturday, August 8, offering $30 lunches and $30 to $55 dinners at restaurants including Outlaw Kitchens and King William Wine Co -- see the full lineup.
The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,500 this year. Case in point: Shopping around could cut your premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Two-step this week: River City Dance Studio keeps San Antonio’s dance roots alive with ballroom basics plus hometown styles like Tejano and Cumbia, along with Country Western, Latin, and Swing. Patient instructors, decades of experience, and custom wedding or quinceañera choreography… it’s the easiest yes your feet will make all week.
Recover like a pro: San Antonio grind got your quads complaining? CryoFit BioworX TPC lines up cryotherapy, cold plunge, infrared sauna, compression, red light, and sciencey extras like IV drips, vitamin shots, NAD+ and ozone options to boost energy, immunity, and recovery... so you can actually enjoy that next workout.
Wine night, solved: Copa Wine Bar & Tasting Room has been Stone Oak’s cozy go-to for two decades, pouring a diverse lineup of European and domestic wines alongside tapas, flatbreads, and chef-inspired specials that actually pair. Hit their Wednesday Night Wine Tasting or a legendary Wine & Dine dinner, then linger and find your next favorite bottle.
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04 — Our recommendations
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🦕 Zoorassic Park @ San Antonio Zoo | Thursday (8/6) at 9:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to swap screen time for screams, San Antonio Zoo unleashed 22 animatronic dinos among the usual suspects, plus new Congo Falls gorillas. It’s big-kid fun, heavy on photo ops, mercifully stocked with AC, and included with admission.
📚 Storytime with Miss Anastasia @ The Twig Book Shop | Friday (8/7) at 10:30 AM – Consider this your pre-weekend tune-up at The Twig, where Miss Anastasia wrangles a wild, wacky storytime and a truly delightful craft. Twiglets get giggles, glue, and heroes, you get nostalgia, semi-quiet, and proof you tried.
🏀 Basketball Workshops @ Red McCombs Community Court | Saturday (8/8) at 10:00 AM – Hemisfair has Coach Lou running free hoops workshops on Tower Park's Red McCombs Community Court, with fundamentals, drills, and mentorship. For youth and teens at any level, so they burn energy on the court, not the couch. Bring water, wear athletic gear, and skip registration.
🎒 Back 2 School Bash @ Freedom House Apostolic Church | Saturday (8/8) at 10:30 AM – That annual back to school bash means free, useful chaos in the best way. With haircuts, school supplies, and gently used clothing, plus treats, games, and face painting, the kids get sugar and a tiger face while you pretend this counts as errands.
🎭 Matilda: The Musical @ Wonder Theatre | Saturday (8/8) at 2:00 PM – Catch the matinee of Matilda at Wonder Theatre in Wonderland of the Americas, Balcones Heights, where a tiny bookworm schools every adult in sight. It is smart, sassy, and mercifully daytime, so you can revel in AC, sling nostalgia, and still be home by supper.
🛣 Taking It To The Streets @ Communities Under the Bridge | Saturday (8/8) at 5:45 PM – Whether you’re retired from late nights or just prefer meaningful ones, Saturday evenings at 724 Chestnut turn PB&J, hot plates, and free haircuts into neighborly good. All ages shoulder in, grey shirts point the way, and there’s no bathroom, so strategize.
🍉 Watermelon Dash @ SeaWorld San Antonio | Sunday (8/9) at 7:00 AM – Think you can outrun a Texas August? Lace up for the Watermelon Dash at SeaWorld San Antonio, the finale of the Summer Dash Series, with 10K, 5K, and a Kids 1K, then cool off with sweet slices, bragging rights, and that smug post-run glow.
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07 — San Antonio report Weather forecastToday — High: 99°F — Low: 78°F — Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 107. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Heat index values as high as 103. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 98°F — Low: 78°F — Precip: 3%
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