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San Antonio Animal Care Services is euthanizing more pets as adoptions fall

Euthanizations are outpacing adoptions in San Antonio.

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Endangered secretary bird hatches at San Antonio Zoo

The secretary bird is named for its quill-like feathers.

San Antonio's Casa Blanca brought in top dollars for "Blue Beetle"

Santikos Casa Blanca was a top venue for the new movie's first weekend at the box office.

Little Red Barn marks six decades of steak in San Antonio

The beloved San Antonio restaurant remains family owned.

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Everything San Antonio travelers should know about Frankfurt

Before you start penciling in travel dates for Frankfurt, let&#x27;s gather some information about San Antonio International Airport&#x27;s exciting new direct destination.Catch up fast: Frankfurt has the big city skyscrapers to match its status as a financial hub, but there&#x27;s more to experience, such as museums, festivals and of course, sausages.

Frankfurt's skyline, filled with skyscrapers and is nearby a waterway. 

San Antonio's new honky tonk is Blayne's in St. Paul Square

The bar's name has a special meaning to the city.

Blayne&#x27;s, a new honky tonk, is hitting the St. Paul Square stage.What&#x27;s happening: Steve Mahoney, who owns the adjoining Francis Bogside and other popular local bars, is opening Blayne&#x27;s. It&#x27;s on the second floor of the building that houses Francis Bogside at 1170 E. Commerce St.

A pool table is near a wall with a mural of horses running. 

San Antonio gets first nonstop flight to Europe

The flight raises San Antonio's global profile.

San Antonio International Airport will get its first nonstop flight to Europe when Condor adds service to Frankfurt, Germany, next summer.Why it matters: The flight raises San Antonio&#x27;s global profile and accomplishes a longtime goal of elected officials and business leaders.

Illustration of a cactus with flowers in the shades of the German flag colors.

Game changer: Ronnie 2K breaks down Wemby's impact in NBA 2K24

Ronnie 2K dished on what he thinks Tim Duncan's rookie rating would've been.

Victor Wembanyama, the most anticipated Spurs rookie in a generation, is already making a splash in the popular NBA video game 2K.<ul><li>He doesn&#x27;t lace up for his first actual game for another few weeks. The Spurs&#x27; preseason starts Oct. 9, and the first <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="regular season" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/nba/team/schedule/_/name/sa/seasontype/2" data-vars-content-id="bd45ade2-3bd2-4f9a-9d55-4c12e614c184" data-vars-headline="Game changer: Ronnie 2K breaks down Wemby&#x27;s impact in NBA 2K24" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/nba/team/schedule/_/name/sa/seasontype/2" target="_blank">regular season</a> game is Oct. 25 against Dallas.</li></ul>

Side-by-side photos of Victor Wembanyama and Ronnie Singh on a grey background. 

First look: Ay Caramba brings Jalisco flavor to Pearl area

Expect fresh al pastor, drinks and interesting desserts.

Ay Caramba Taco Cantina is one of the new additions to the food scene on Broadway near Pearl.What&#x27;s happening: Owner Flabio Vásquez tells Axios the Mexican restaurant will focus on flavors from Arandas, Jalisco, his hometown.

A bar with red leather high-top seats and a purple and white ceiling artwork hanging down.

UTSA football fans can score these downtown deals on game days

The new promotion hopes to be a win-win for businesses and fans.

UTSA football and Centro San Antonio are teaming up in hopes of creating a win-win for Roadrunner fans and downtown businesses.What&#x27;s happening: The promotion, called &quot;Let&#x27;s Go 210,&quot; is a list of game day deals offered by downtown businesses for football fans.

Animated illustration of a football rising over a darkened skyline, with rays of light emanating from it.

San Antonio is a popular destination for Gen X job-seekers

Texas as a whole is popular for the age group.

San Antonio is a hot spot for Gen X job-seekers, according to a recent analysis by <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="LinkedIn" data-vars-click-url="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/linkedin-news_top-us-metros-for-jobseekers-in-each-generation-activity-7102758713148530688-Nav6?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop" data-vars-content-id="dbfd4300-2a02-4de8-bb90-62bac70da378" data-vars-headline="San Antonio is a popular destination for Gen X job-seekers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/linkedin-news_top-us-metros-for-jobseekers-in-each-generation-activity-7102758713148530688-Nav6?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.Why it matters: Remote work has made job hunting more flexible, giving people the option of choosing more cost-effective places to live, as opposed to cities like New York or San Francisco in the past.

Texas' winter storm sent power outages soaring

In 2021, Texans spent nearly 20 hours in the dark.

Texans experienced some of the longest power outages in the country in 2021, highlighting the impact of the deadly winter storm that left millions without power — some for several days.Driving the news: The average Texas electricity customer experienced 19.6 hours of power outages in 2021 — up from 7.2 in 2020, Axios&#x27; Alex Fitzpatrick and Kavya Beheraj report.

Downtown San Antonio's post-COVID comeback could be on the horizon

The city ranked 25th of major metros this spring in downtown foot traffic compared to 2019.

Downtown San Antonio&#x27;s foot traffic still lags behind pre-pandemic levels but it&#x27;s recovered better than most major North American cities.Why it matters: Downtowns are typically the beating economic heart of a city, funneling revenue into city coffers via taxes and more.

A red bar graph showing foot traffic levels in downtown San Antonio between spring 2020 and spring 2023.

St. Mary's Strip construction finally winding down

The city is taking on more street reconstruction projects.

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Last Friday night on the St. Mary&#x27;s Strip, people walked along newly widened sidewalks, with no cones or construction work blocking the path, to make their way to bars and restaurants.<ul><li>The scene was a stark difference from earlier this year, when pedestrians sometimes had to step over pipes.</li></ul>

A newly paved street and bike lane in front of bars and on-street parking.

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