Luke Thomas Applewhite

Since moving to the FBS in 2012, the Texas State Bobcats stand alone as the only program in America to go undefeated in multiple bowl games.

That’s right, folks. Texas State, under young, offensive-minded head coach GJ Kinne, is a perfect 3-0 in bowl games, beginning with First Responder Bowl victories over Rice in 2024 and North Texas in 2025, followed by an Armed Forces Bowl win over Rice in the early stages of 2026.

San Antonio’s restaurant scene continues as a new Mexican-influenced sushi spot quietly prepares to open. Elsewhere, a new cantina is stirring up the River Walk, a beloved food truck is back in action, and Rosca de Reyes is back on Alamo City menus. Read on for more essential San Antonio dining news.

The champagne is chilling, formal wear is coming out of hibernation, and San Antonio is ready to do what it does best — celebrate New Year’s Eve loudly, colorfully, and with tons of fantastic food. Whether you’re easing into the night with a pre-game prix fixe or want to pop caviar instead of fireworks, here are the best restaurants and hotels to eat, drink, and toast your way into 2026.

If your idea of holiday cheer does not include wrestling with a frozen turkey or scrubbing roasting pans until New Year’s, you’re in excellent company. Luckily, San Antonio restaurants are open on Christmas Day, serving brunch spreads, steakhouse feasts, River Walk views, and more festive fixings than an overly ambitious Pinterest board.

Anew Hill Country sportswear company wants to keep golfers cooler when hitting the links. New Braunfels-based brand Juniper & James promises its proprietary jersey fabric can keep players’ skin five degrees cooler while putting in the often-brutal Texas heat.

The revamped Bobcats are riding a three-game win streak and are bowl-eligible for the third straight season under head coach GJ Kinne. It’s a remarkable turnaround for a team that had lost five straight. Texas State has pivoted and found its stride, finishing the regular season with a 6–6 record.

Texas State owns a 6–4 all-time edge over South Alabama and has never dropped a home meeting to the Jaguars in San Marcos. The Bobcats enter having claimed the last two matchups in the series — fast-paced, high-scoring affairs.

Here in Texas, and in most of the South, football is king. Yet quietly, in the shadow of the gridiron, the Texas State men’s basketball team is emerging as a legitimate contender, a sleeping giant perched on the brink of statewide and perhaps national recognition.

Don’t give up on the Bobcats yet. They showed signs of life last weekend in a stunning 41-14 win at Southern Miss, ending their five-game losing streak. The Bobcats are now sitting at 4-6 on the season and need to win out with two games remaining to be eligible for a bowl game.

Alamo City’s go-to food and drink nonprofit, Culinaria, is adding a little extra sparkle to the season with a brand-new holiday experience. The organization behind Titans of Tailgate and the popular San Antonio Restaurant Weeks will debut Merry Happy Everything, a free three-night pop-up running December 2–4 at the Culinaria Event Space on 555 W. Bitters Rd #105.

In the hustle and bustle of the Halloween through Christmas marathon, it's easy to overlook the Turkey Day feast. But San Antonio restaurants always come in clutch with indulgent Thanksgiving dinners, lavish buffets, and no-fuss feasts available to-go.

Ready to put down some roots? San Antonians can snag one of more than 1,000 free trees during the 2025 Día del Árbol – Texas Arbor Day Celebration on November 8 at the South Side's Mission Marquee Plaza.

Bexar County voters have weighed in on a controversial proposition to use public funds to build a new San Antonio Spurs arena downtown. According to county election officials, Proposition B has passed with roughly 52.14 percent support, paving the way for Project Marvel to move forward. Proposition A, related to proposed improvements to the East Side's Frost Bank Center and Freeman Coliseum, was also approved at 55.91 percent.

TruFit Athletic Clubs is bulking up its San Antonio presence. The Alamo City-based fitness chain is opening a new gym inside the Lockhill Village Shopping Center at 2323 Lockhill Selma Rd., formerly home to a Gold's Gym, by the end of 2025.

San Antonio’s most creative locals are grabbing the mic again. PechaKucha series is closing out its 2025 season on November 6 at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, giving notable locals the chance to share their stories, one image at a time.