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In today's newsletter:

  • Planning to line up for San Antonio’s biggest free toy haul?
  • How San Antonio’s gas prices stack up against other Texas cities
  • How a bigger Pearl-area project could reshape Tobin Hill living

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Sunny and not as warm, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 78, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Sunshine, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Jarel's Toy Chest to hold annual toy giveaway this Saturday (sacurrent.com) — San Antonio families with kids up to age 10 can snag free toys at Jarel’s Toy Chest, described as the city’s largest free toy giveaway, happening this Saturday. Just arrive on time with your child or ward to register starting at 10 a.m., then it’s first-come, first-served, with some kids also scoring raffle tickets for a chance to win a new bike.
   

2. Good news for Texas drivers: Gas is nearly 40 cents cheaper than the US average. How low are prices in San Antonio? (kens5.com) — San Antonio drivers are paying about $2.50 for a gallon of regular gas this weekend, one of the lowest prices among major Texas cities and well below the national average. Only Houston is cheaper, while updated city-by-city averages show how the Alamo City compares statewide for both regular and diesel fuel.
   

3. Pearl apartment complex across river to more than double in size (star-telegram.com) — A major new apartment project across the San Antonio River from Pearl is set to more than double in size, with Oxbow Development now planning 323 units plus ground-floor retail on Elmira Street. Backed by earlier city and Bexar County incentives at Pearl, the expansion reflects strong demand, less on-site parking, and investor interest, with construction expected to start next summer and finish in 2028.
   

4. Construction worker killed after falling from scaffolding, suffering cardiac arrest (news4sanantonio.com) — A construction worker died Thursday afternoon after suffering a medical emergency and falling from scaffolding at a major hotel construction site near I-10 and Rim Pass on San Antonio’s North Side. Fire crews responded around 4:14 p.m. for a reported cardiac arrest, but the worker was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials say the investigation is ongoing.
   

5. Salvation Army helps thousands of San Antonio children through Angel Tree program (ksat.com) — Thousands of San Antonio children are getting Christmas gifts this year through the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, with families lining up near Frost Bank Center to pick up wish-list bags. Supported heavily by local volunteers and even TikTok donors, the decades-old effort now serves more than 6,000 kids while helping parents celebrate with dignity.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday December 19
  • JV Girls BB vs Long Creek (Teacher Night)
    Legacy of Educational Excellence (LEE) High School , 1400 Jackson Keller Rd , San Antonio
    3:30 pm
  • JV Girls Soccer vs O'Connor (scrimmage)
    Heroes Stadium , 4799 Thousand Oaks Dr , San Antonio
    4:30 pm
  • Frsh Girls BB vs Long Creek (Teacher Night)
    Legacy of Educational Excellence (LEE) High School , 1400 Jackson Keller Rd , San Antonio
    4:45 pm
  • Var Girls Soccer vs O'Connor (scrimmage)
    Heroes Stadium , 4799 Thousand Oaks Dr , San Antonio
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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    He went missing around Timberhill Dr and bandera rd area. He is super friendly, super approachable and loves to play. He is 2 years old with white… (Nextdoor Leon Creek/Twin Creek)
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    Your *mom’s mind is slipping. She’s had a collision with a parked car and she is starting to forget or go off on subjects that make no sense. She… (Nextdoor Palm Heights)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Maintenance/Janitor in San Antonio. Apply here.
  • University of the Incarnate Word posted a job opening for Student Library Assistant in San Antonio. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Antonio here.

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