Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Project specifics and tenant named: Jersey Mike's is coming to the Shops at Nacogdoches in San Antonio, with build-out wrapping between late April and early July, putting the shop on track to open this summer -- get all the details.

Fresh off Coachella acclaim: Karol G brings her stadium tour to the Alamodome on September 2, and she is the first Latina to headline European stadiums. San Antonio tickets go on sale today -- get all the details.

Residents gain a bigger role: Bexar County’s appraisal board is accepting applications to fill the seat left vacant after Robert “Bob” Bruce’s death. The board will review applicants by May 29 and choose a replacement -- see how and when to apply.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you've been on the same plan for years, you're probably paying way more than you need to. It's an easy bill to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,000 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium to ~$60 a month - see how much you could save.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

A not-boring night out: Skip the same-old and book San Antonio Magic Saloon, an intimate magic-and-comedy show with a rotating cast, a playful pre-show scavenger hunt in Billy’s Magical Parlor, and signature mocktails. The kind of downtown reset that leaves you grinning and trying a card trick on your group chat.

Sip something special: Whether you're meeting a friend after work or leveling up date night, The Rose of San Antonio is pouring thoughtful, creative cocktails that taste as good as they look, with expert bartenders and a vibe that whispers stay awhile. Consider it your new go-to when "just one" turns into two.

Open-air reset: The Shops at La Cantera is an award-winning, open-air, dog-friendly spot named USA TODAY 10Best’s #1 shopping center, perfect for a quick wander right here in SA. Grab a coffee, window-shop, linger on a patio, and call it self-care.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

🧩 Autism Awareness Community Day @ Twinkle PedsPsych | Thursday (4/30) at 9:00 AM – Skip the chaotic playground and swing by this Autism Awareness Community Day on Bandera Road. Think kid-friendly activities, real resources, and snacks that are more than goldfish, all in a space where your child is understood, and you can finally exhale. Bring a friend.

🗑 Shred It @ Frost Bank Colonnade Financial Center | Friday (5/1) at 10:00 AM – If your file cabinet is hoarding tax returns from the 90s, swing by the Colonnade Financial Center for free shredding, and a little peace of mind. Paper only, up to 10 boxes or bags, open to all. Details: http://bit.ly/shredit-frost

🎪 Garden Bros Nuclear Circus @ Rolling Oaks Mall | Friday (5/1) at 4:30 PM – Garden Bros Nuclear Circus is taking over Rolling Oaks Mall, trading food courts for big-top thrills and a healthy dose of spectacle. Expect laughs, jaw-drops, and nostalgia, the good kind, not the mall-walker kind. Bring the kids, the neighbors, and maybe earplugs.

🎺 UIW Chamber Winds & Percussion Ensemble Concert @ UIW Luella Bennack Music Center | Friday (5/1) at 7:00 PM – Final concert of the semester at UIW’s Diane Bennack Concert Hall, free and worth the parking hunt. Chamber Winds and Percussion bring sax quartets, low brass, reeds, a brass trio, and a percussion plus flute cameo, under Dr. Nieves Villaseñor and Dr. Dustin Schulze.

🏃 NEF 5K Run/Walk @ Northwest Vista College | Saturday (5/2) at 8:00 AM – NEF’s 5K at Northwest Vista College is the kind of cardio you can brag about without needing an ice bath. Run, walk, or artful shuffle, enjoy campus views, neighbors you actually like, and the satisfaction of earning your breakfast tacos.

🧵 Hand Sewing For Little Hands @ Abby's Attic Sewing & Craft Studio | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Swap screen time for stitch time at a hands-on sewing class for ages 4 to 8, or any age that needs a fine-motor tune-up. They’ll build coordination, patience, and counting chops, think it’s playtime, and, if they listen, earn a whirl on the sewing machine.

🚗 Driven by Giving Car Show @ MetaChurch | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Free car show, big heart. Whether you can ID a '67 by its taillights or just like shiny paint, it all raises funds and awareness for local foster and adoptive families. Expect sharp builds, trophies, family-friendly activities, food, and vendors.

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