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H-E-B debuts sprawling new San Antonio store near Converse. Oct 14, 2026 | 8:30 am We hope H-E-Buddy's coffee maker has an automatic timer. He'll have to be up bright and early to welcome guests to San Antonio's newest H-E-B, opening at 6 am on October 28 at 10137 I-10 E. near Converse. The 125,000-square-foot Far East Side store is the grocery giant's latest investment in the San Antonio community. In January, it opened another massive location at 15489 Culebra Rd. on the Far West Side and is improving the grab-and-go sections of seven stores. That's not to mention its $700 million commitment to expand its supply chain operations in the area. The Converse store will have all ot the features H-E-B customers have come to expect from the homegrown chain, including a True Texas barbecue restaurant, a drive-thru pharmacy, curbside pickup services, and a large bakery with cakes, artisan breads, and butter tortillas. Other amenities include: * A Sushiya sushi counter * A Meal Simple section with ready-made meals * A deli with a charcuterie island * Large meat, seafood, and produce departments * A Cooking Connection demo counter * A sprawling beer and wine selection * A Blooms floral department * A Healthy Living section with bulk goods * A Household Essentials department with entertaining basics * A beauty section with big-name cosmetics * A pet area featuring Heritage Ranch pet food, toys, and treats * A Texas Backyard area with live plants and soil H-E-B says the store will employ more than 400 workers and is still accepting applications online. Will Tate, an area native with more than 30 years under his belt, will be the store manager. "I grew up here," said Tate in a release. "I'm looking forward to working with our Partners to create a store environment that both serves and celebrates the people in this community." H-E-B has not announced any special activities for the opening day, but it has continued its philanthropic efforts. To commemorate the opening, the grocer donated $25,000 to Boysville San Antonio, a nonprofit that serves youth and caregivers who have experienced abuse, neglect, and other family crises. God bless us, everyone Christmas Carol cocktail event haunts historic San Antonio church. Oct 21, 2026 | 3:00 pm A Christmas Carol Cocktail Experience is coming to Fort Worth in the 2026 holiday season. Christmas Carol Cocktail Experience/ Facebook A new theatrical holiday-bar experience will transport Fort Worth to Victorian London, and inside Charles Dickens' gothic, ghostly tale A Christmas Carol. But there'll be no bah humbugs at this event: Instead of conjuring just three Christmas spirits, guests will encounter four - in boozy cocktail form. "A Christmas Carol Cocktail Experience" will come to San Antonio for the first time on December 4-5 at The Spire at Sunset Station (1174 East Commerce). The event venue will surely add to the historical illusion. It was built as the St. Paul Methodist Church in 1884, a few decades after Dickens published his immortal tale, but is in the Gothic Revival style most people associate with a Victorian Christmas. "A Christmas Carol Cocktail Experience is a dark, immersive reimagining of Dickens' timeless ghost story in San Antonio, TX - complete with a Victorian twist and four holiday-themed cocktails paired with key scenes," describes the announcement by ticket platform Fever. The ticketed event - a cross between a holiday pop-up bar and a dinner theater - will take participants on a journey with Scrooge, Marley, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Along the way, guests will enjoy four holiday-themed cocktails, "paired perfectly with each scene of the night." The setlist of scenes matches cocktails to key scenes, including: Scene 1: A Ghostly Intro of Ebenezer Scrooge - Paired with Ebenezer's Bitter Awakening. "A sharp slap to Scrooge's face in liquid form. Tart lime, biting ginger, and a bitter edge that says, 'Wake up, you miser.' Garnished with dried lime and shredded ginger." Scene 2: Ghost of Christmas Past - Paired with Past, Present, and Punch. "A festive trifecta of elderflower, cranberry, and citrus. Sweet, sharp, and surprisingly dangerous - much like the ghosts who won't let you leave the party. Garnished with cranberries and rosemary." Scene 3: Ghost of Christmas Present - Paired with Ghostly Gold Cider. "Golden apples, caramel, and spice swirl in this spectral chalice. Warm on the lips, cold on the soul - a drink that lingers like a whisper from the grave. Finished with cinnamon and dried lemon." Scene 4: Ghost of Christmas Future - Paired with Marley's Marshmallow Martini. "Decadent, chocolate-drenched, and topped with ghostly fluff. Sweet enough to lull you into comfort - until you realize you're drinking with the dead. Garnished with marshmallows and walnuts." Exact ingredients and liquor brand names have not been revealed. Mocktail alternatives will be available, they say. The 90-minute experience is produced by Midnight Creative, which has created similar experiences called Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy and Serial Killer Speakeasy. "Expect sarcasm, shadows, and seasonal spirits both literal and liquid," they say on the website. The event is for guests aged 21 and up, and cocktail attire is recommended. Seating is provided, and the whole event is indoors. The experience will take place three times on Friday, December 4 - at 6 pm, 8 pm, and 10 pm; and four times on Saturday, December 12 - at 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm, and 8 pm. Dates and showtimes can be selected through the ticket listing on the Fever website. Guests are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled session. Tickets are $69 for general admission, which includes the performance and four cocktails. VIP tickets are $84 and include front-row seating and the same four drinks. There's also an option to send tickets as a gift through the website.