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And on the San Antonio Patch calendar - Family Story Time

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In today's newsletter:
- Why was this popular San Antonio sports bar suddenly locked out?
- Will VIA’s new Southeast zone change your daily commute?
- How bad will mountain cedar hit San Antonio—and what helps most?
Also on today's calendar: Family Story Time and 9 more events.
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- Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 77 and low of 45 degrees.
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- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Popular San Antonio sports bar gets locked out for unpaid rent (mysanantonio.com) — Home Room, a popular sports bar near downtown San Antonio, has been locked out by its property management over alleged unpaid rent, with chains and a lockout notice on the doors. The landlord says the bar is in default on its lease, and the business appears closed until the rent dispute is resolved.
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2. VIA unveils new VIA Link Southeast zone to expand service (ksat.com) — VIA has launched a new VIA Link Southeast zone serving a 13.8-square-mile area on San Antonio’s Southeast Side, with daily on-demand rides from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Riders can also expect more frequent buses starting in January and May, progress on the Green and Silver ART lines, and a new East Houston Street transit center within two years.
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3. How to manage and protect yourself from mountain cedar (ksat.com) — If you dread mountain cedar season in San Antonio, this guide explains when pollen typically spikes here and how Hill Country winds make it worse. You’ll also find practical tips to protect your home, pets, and sinuses during the December–February allergy stretch.
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4. TCU vs USC Prediction & Betting Tips for the Valero Alamo Bowl on 12/30/2025 (knupsports.com) — San Antonio’s Alamodome will host the Valero Alamo Bowl on December 30, featuring USC and TCU in a late-night matchup on ESPN. The preview breaks down each team’s strengths, recent form, and betting trends, ultimately predicting a high-scoring game that goes over 59.5 total points.
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📸 Around San Antonio
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Antonio
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- Family Story Time
Collins Garden Branch Library , 200 N Park Blvd , San Antonio
10:30 am - Holiday Loteria for Older Adults
Thousand Oaks Branch Library , 4618 Thousand Oaks Dr , San Antonio
12:30 pm - Russ Pederson JV Wrestling Tournament (GG/TP)*
Johnson High School , 23203 Bulverde Rd , San Antonio
2:00 pm - Russ Pederson JV Wrestling Tournament (GG/TP)
Johnson High School , 23203 Bulverde Rd , San Antonio
2:00 pm - Holiday Loteria for Older Adults @ Denver Heights
Denver Heights Community Center , 300 Porter St , San Antonio
4:00 pm - Frost Cookies with Santa | Medical Center
Frost Bank , 7702 Louis Pasteur Dr , San Antonio
4:30 pm - 7G G Basketball @ Alamo Heights Junior School
Alamo Heights Junior School , 7607 N New Braunfels Ave , San Antonio
4:30 pm - 8G G Basketball vs Alamo Height Junior
Tejeda Middle School , 2909 E Evans Rd , San Antonio
4:30 pm - Frost Cookies with Santa | Alamo Ranch
Frost Bank , 11839 Culebra Rd , San Antonio
5:00 pm - Dulce 2025: Sugar, Spice, and Holiday Spirits
The DoSeum , 2800 Broadway , San Antonio
7:00 am - Keep Texas Beautiful South Texas Regional Training
Confluence Park , 310 W Mitchell St , San Antonio
9:30 am - Sewing Class
Collins Garden Branch Library, 200 N Park Blvd, San Antonio, TX, 78204
10:30 am
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
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