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5 events scheduled for the holiday weekend in San Antonio, Dec. 24-28

Here's a roundup of some of the events scheduled for this holiday weekend in New Braunfels, Boerne, San Antonio and beyond.

New Braunfels
Luke Leverett live at Krause's Cafe
Catch the performance of this country singer-songwriter during the holiday weekend at this popular New Braunfels venue.

  • Dec. 26, noon
  • Krause’s Cafe, 148 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels

Boerne - Fair Oaks Ranch
The Jones Christmas Ranch
Drive through and see this expansive display of holiday lights, featuring over 4 million twinkling bulbs and themed decorations.
  • Dec. 23-31; 6-10 p.m. (Sunday through Thursday), 6-11 p.m. (Friday and Saturday)
  • 43360 I-10 W., Boerne

Northeast San Antonio Metrocom
Creator Camp
Children can learn the basics of coding, game design and development at this computer-focused educational day camp.
  • Dec. 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • iCode Cibolo, 18384 I-35 N., Ste. 127, Schertz

Paper Crafting Crop
Participants will be able to work together or by themselves on paper or scrapbook crafts.
  • Dec. 28, noon-5 p.m.
  • Schertz Public Library Program Room, 798 Schertz Parkway, Schertz
 
Stay In The Know
AI-driven Alpha Schools to open new Texas Sports Academy locations across Texas

Austin-based private school Alpha School is expanding with the opening of several new Texas Sports Academy locations across the state.

How it works: The sports-centric academies will allow students to receive athletic training while completing their academic coursework through an artificial intelligence platform known as 2 Hour Learning.

The overview: The following Texas Sports Academy campuses opened in Community Impact's coverage area in mid-October:

AIE Elite Prep

  • Address: 2001 N. Kenney Fort Blvd., Round Rock
  • Specialty area: basketball
  • Grades served: 6-8

The Bennett School
  • Address: 2626 W. Sam Houston Parkway N., Houston
  • Specialty area: baseball
  • Grades served: 6-12

Additionally, the following new academies are slated to open in Community Impact's coverage area over the next year:

Texas Sports Academy Gymnastics
  • Opening: January
  • 14242 Cross Canyon, San Antonio
  • Specialty area: gymnastics
  • Grades served: 5-8

Texas Sports Academy Cheer
  • Opening date: fall 2026
  • Address: Lago Vista (location coming soon)
  • Specialty: competitive cheer
  • Grades served: 5-8

The cost: Tuition rates for the campuses range from $5,000-$15,000 per year, according to Alpha School information.

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the San Antonio area.

A Mexican-inspired cafe and bakery has officially unveiled its newest location in the San Antonio metro.

La Panadería Bakery Café held a grand opening for the new eatery Dec. 17. The restaurant is located in the Stone Oak area at 1011 N. Loop 1604 E.

“Stone Oak is a vibrant and growing area, and we’re excited to bring La Panadería to a new part of the city,” owner Jose Cáceres said in a news release.

See more details.

 

🥪 Cuban-inspired food truck opens in Northeast San Antonio
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🍽️ New restaurant to grace the halls of The Faust Hotel in New Braunfels
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🍔 Whataburger opens 4th New Braunfels location
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A fast-casual restaurant chain is continuing to expand this year, adding a brand new location in San Antonio.

Teriyaki Madness opened its 200th overall location Dec. 19, according to a news release from the chain. It’s located near the Stone Oak area at 18410 N. Hwy. 281.

The new restaurant is the chain’s fifth in San Antonio, and the second owned by franchisees Daniel Gifford and Gilbert Vergara.

“San Antonio knows good food and good people, which is exactly why Teriyaki Madness has been so loved here,” Gifford said in the release.

Read more.

In Your Area
San Antonio's guide to pickleball: where to go and rules to know

Pickleball is rapidly gaining popularity across the United States, with an estimated 15,910 total public courts and 4,000 added last year alone, according to USA Pickleball's 2024 Annual Growth Report. USA Pickleball is the governing body for the sport in the United States.

Read about nine of those venues that are now open in and around San Antonio, as well as some tips from the official rulebook on the basic rules of the game and terms to know for beginners.

This list is not comprehensive.

North San Antonio
Chicken N Pickle
Both a restaurant and a pickleball venue, Chicken N Pickle offers six indoor and four outdoor pickleball courts available for private events, parties and gatherings. The establishment also has equipment rentals, weekly clinics and programming.
  • 5215 UTSA Blvd., San Antonio

Epoch Pickleball
Home to four indoor, climate-controlled pickleball courts, Epoch Pickleball offers open clinics, tournaments and private events. The pickleball venue also has an on-site business center and pro shop for players.
  • 21750 Hardy Oak Blvd., Bldg. 2, San Antonio
 

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