San Antonio, Texas enjoys subtropical climate because of its proximity to the edge of the Gulf Coastal Plains. The average temperature is less than 70 degrees.
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The San Antonio Mud Festival is held the first Saturday of January. The festival involves draining the Riverwalk canal, lugging out all the garbage, fixing the pumps and refilling the Riverwalk with water. There is live music, dancing and food in conjunction with the event.
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Texas is home to Dell and Compaq computers and central Texas is often referred to as the Silicon Valley of the south.