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If you want to show your affection for your valentine with chocolate confections, Consumer Reports taste testers gave some familiar and some fancy ones a try.

“It was not a dream job. Actually, some chocolates that have very good reputations are really terrible chocolates,” said Consumer Reports Editor Kevin Doyle.

For example, according to Consumer Reports testers, Godiva’s Signature Chocolate Truffles Gift Box was described as “chewy,” waxy.” Evaluators called Harry & David’s Signature Chocolate Truffles “plastic-y”and “chalky.”

“A really good chocolate is going to be shiny, it’s not going to be dull, it’s going to be snappy, as opposed to sort of waxy or chewy, and in terms of flavor, sugar is not the first thing you should taste when biting into a good chocolate,” Doyle said.

Doyle’s favorite was from Dandelion Chocolate, an artisanal company based in San Francisco. The Single-Origin Truffle Collection ($45) has rich, complex confections that topped everyone’s list.

If you want to woo a foodie, try the Vosges Haut-Chocolat Exotic Truffle Collection ($34). It has fresh-tasting flavors like wasabi, macadamia nut, olive oil, and curry for the adventurous palate.

Do you want to give a gift that’s sure to impress? The Formosa Bonbon Box ($31) is as tasty as it is beautiful, according to testers. There are also gluten-free, vegan, and alcohol-free options.

If you want to give chocolate that will not just win, but also benefit your valentine’s heart, give dark chocolate – the darker, the better.

“The cacao beans that are used to make dark chocolate contain flavanols, antioxidants that protect cells and help control inflammation,” Doyle said.

Think dark chocolate is too bitter? The panel found these high-cacao chocolate bars that are tasty:

Ghirardelli Intense Dark Twilight Delight Bar for $2.90Hu Organic Simple Dark Chocolate Bar for $6.70Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Bar for only 60 cents.

The Texas Cavaliers will announce the finalists and grand prize winner of the 2022 River Parade Art Contest on Wednesday.

The announcement will be made from the Southwest School of Art and will be livestreamed in this article at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

The Texas Cavaliers partnered with the arts college for the contest that invited students in first through fifth grades to submit their interpretation of this year’s River Parade theme of “Texas Al Fresco.”

All winners will receive scholarships to art camps. The grand prize winner will win Whataburger for a year and will be honored on a float in the Texas Cavaliers River Parade.

In addition, the Texas Cavaliers and its sponsors will donate a total of $46,000 to art programs at the schools where the winners and runners-up attend.

The Texas Cavaliers River Parade is scheduled for Monday, April 4. Randy Rogers of the Randy Rogers Band will be the celebrity grand marshal.

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If you want to lasso in a few deals at the 2022 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, or perhaps buck a few bucks off your bill, here are some options for you.

The rodeo has several deals and freebies for fans to take advantage of this year. They include free Whataburger and Rudy’s and gift cards to H-E-B.

Now if those deals make you say “yeehaw,” you may want to act fast, as the rodeo is almost here.

Opening day is Thursday — you can get in free with a voucher — and closing day is Sunday, Feb. 27.

If this is your first rodeo, here’s how it works. A rodeo ticket will get you into the grounds and stock shows, but a ticket to the festival and fairgrounds won’t get you into the rodeo and concert in the AT&T Center. There are deals on both, depending on what interests you.

Stock Show and Fair Ground Deals

$2 Days: People who visit the rodeo on the following days can receive $2 admission, $2 rides and $2 select food items in the carnival.

Thursdays, Feb. 10, 17, 24Sunday, Feb. 13Monday, Feb. 21

$2 College Days: College students can get free admission, $2 rides and $2 select food items in the carnival on Thursdays, Feb. 10, 17 and 24.

210 Opening Day Voucher: For the opening day on Feb. 10, those who present the Opening Day Voucher at the entry gate can get in for free. Click here for the voucher.

Family Day: On Feb. 27, those who present the Family Day Voucher at the entry gate can get in for free. Family Day also includes $5 parking and $5 entry for those who do not have a voucher. Click here for the voucher.

Support our Spurs: Any Spurs fan wearing their favorite Spurs gear on Feb. 16 will get free entry into the rodeo fairgrounds.

Rodeo/Entertainment Deals

H-E-B gift cards: Anyone who buys two rodeo tickets, at any price, to see Night Ranger on Feb. 18 can receive a $10 H-E-B gift card. The offer is available while supplies last, and ticket buyers must select the “HEB Promo” option when checking out on Ticketmaster.

Matinee Madness: Those who buy four rodeo tickets, any price, to any of the Matinee Shows can receive two $10 vouchers to Rudy’s. Those shows include Riley Green on Feb. 12, Wade Bowen on Feb. 13, Mickey Guyton on Feb. 20, and Jimmie Allen on Feb. 26. All shows are at 1 p.m. Ticket buyers must select the “Matinee Madness” option when checking out on Ticketmaster.

What-A-Night: Those who purchase two rodeo tickets, at any price, to see Little Texas on Feb. 12 or Texas Storytellers on Feb. 23 can receive a $10 Whataburger gift card. The offer is available while supplies last, and ticket buyers must select the “What-A-Night” option when checking out on Ticketmaster.

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It’s about that time of year when people start to drop those new years resolutions. When it comes to fitness, repetition and routine can quickly get boring and make you want to quit. That’s why it’s important to switch things up every once and a while.

I was first introduced to a version of SPENGA at the Shops at La Cantera. The gym was hosting a free Tabata class. While we did break a sweat, Lead instructor Heidi Ostler said the classes at their new Rodgers Ranch location are really where the fun is.

In a typical class, the one-hour session is broken up into three 20 minute sections: cardio, strength training, and yoga.

“Just when they’re like, I’ve had enough of spin– it’s over and we move on to strength. And then when strength is getting pretty challenging and pretty exhausting… again, it’s over and we move on to yoga,” Ostler says.

Cardio consists of spin or cycling which has grown in popularity over the past few years. But what makes them different is their leaderboard and zones.

“Zone three is what we call your sweet spot. And that’s the number we want to see progress over time as members get stronger,” Ostler explained.

I’ve attended a number of cycling classes myself. But I must admit, it’s hard to tell if you’re working hard enough or adding enough resistance. These zones on the screen and verbal cues from the instructors really help optimize your workout.

Next is strength. What’s cool about the strength section of the gym is that everyone gets their own pod with their own set of dumbells, benches, TRX bands, kettlebells, and more. So no chugging equipment across the room or struggling to unrack (which is always the hardest and most annoying parts of my workouts).

“And then we claim our space over in yoga,” says Ostler. “We go into our flexibility and mobility, really working on stretching out the muscles that we just worked really hard for the past 40 minutes.”

I am as guilty as anyone. I know the importance of stretching and recovery post-workout but it’s always been a challenge making time for it. Sometimes I’m in a rush. Sometimes I’m just plain lazy. So having that built into the session at SPENGA is not only much-needed but also relaxing.

“And then our final minute or two together is going to be rest and relaxation, letting the mind reset, letting the body reset so that it can feel energized and be prepared to come next time,” Ostler said.

I’m an active person who loves all things fitness (except running). Some days my body craves some yoga, other days I want to lift heavy weights, or maybe even just go for a walk. So if you’re anything like me you need to switch things up and SPENGA was the refresher I needed. Before doing this story it had been months since I did a yoga pose and probably more than a year since I’d gotten on a bike. So don’t be afraid to try new things.

You can find a full list of SPENGA classes here. Also, be on the lookout for their free community classes around town.

HAPPENING February 12: Couples yoga with SPENGA

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